TJ’s Italian Cafe Menu – Indian Rocks Beach, FL

Type : Italian restaurant

Location : Indian Rocks Beach, FL

TJ’s, an Indian Rocks Beach Italian Restaurant for more than 30-Years!!! – featuring hearty Italian-American cuisine with a tropical flair. TJ’s dishes are carefully crafted and prepared the classic Italian way – everything is made from scratch.

Whether it’s the juicy hand-rolled 4-ounce meatballs, the brick oven-baked pizzas, or the homemade sauces and soups, TJ’s menu is comprised of a wonderful array of classic Italian dishes that will blow your taste buds away!

We have:

Pizza
Pasta
Seafood
Steaks
Chicken
Desserts
Appetizers
Wine
Beer
Liquor
Coffee
Fresh Bread made daily!
TJ’s Is the best that Indian Rocks Beach has to offer!

A warm dining room with dark-wood decor & lots of windows sets the scene for casual Italian fare. Based on 937 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup

TJ's Italian Cafe 33785

Address:
1515 Gulf Blvd, Indian Rocks Beach, FL 33785

Phone: (727) 596-1515

Website: http://tjsitaliancafe.com/

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Hours

Saturday 12–10 PM
Sunday 12–10 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
3–10 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 3–10 PM
Wednesday 3–10 PM
Thursday 3–10 PM
Friday 12–10 PM

Menu

Appetizers
Antipasto
Formal italian tradition of imported meats, cheeses, portobello mushrooms, beets, sliced egg, olives & sundried tomatoes served with chef tj’s creamy balsamic dressing
$13.00
Mozzarella Pomodoro
Sliced fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, basil with vinaigrette dressing drizzle
$11.00
Eggplant Rollatini
Stuffed with ricotta cheese, spinach, onion, seasoned then baked to perfection
$12.00
Fried Calamari
Tender calamari lightly fried to a golden perfection, served with chef tj’s famous red sauce
$13.00
Caso Fra Diavolo
Mussels prepared in chef tj’s spicy red sauce served with toast points
$13.00
Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms
Shrimp, crab & ricotta topped with chef tj’s light basil cream sauce
$12.00
Cheesy Meatballs
Mozzarella cheese melted over chef tj’s famous hand-rolled juicy meatballs
$10.00
Clams
Littleneck clams prepared in a fragrance of garlic & rosemary in a white wine broth, served with toast points
$13.00
Gameroni Basilica
Seared peppercorn shrimp served with chef tj’s creamy basil aioli
$13.00
Fried Cheese Ravioli
Homemade cheese raviolis lightly breaded & lightly fried then served with chef tj’s rose’ garlic sauce
$10.00
Garden Salads
Fresh Garden
Garden greens with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots & spanish onions, served with your favorite dressing
Caesar
Romaine lettuce tossed with croutons, ramano cheese and homemade caesar dressing
Spinach
Spinach, bacon, mushroom, sliced egg, spanish onions & baked croutons
$12.00
Greek
Iceberg with homemade potato salad, tomatoes, kalamata olives, cucumber banana peppers, beets & carrot topped with feta cheese & vinaigrette dressing
$12.00
Pasta
Spaghetti & Meatballs
Famous red sauce and spaghetti served with your choice of two 4oz. hand rolled meatballs, 8oz. mild italian sausage or meat sauce
$15.00
Meat Lasagna
Famous four layer creation prepared every morning
$17.00
Fettuccini Alfredo
This pasta creation is sautéed in a rich and smooth parmesan cheese sauce
$20.00
Farfalle Con Pollo
Sautéed chicken, fresh spinach & sundried tomatoes in a light roasted garlic cream sauce, tossed with bow tie pasta
$20.00
Spaghetti & Clams
Sautéed olive oil, garlic, half a dozen whole clams with white wine & more chopped clams over spaghetti, served white or red
$21.00
Gamberoni Odino
Six large shrimp sautéed with lobster, tomatoes, artichoke and roasted garlic pink champagne sauce, served over fettuccine pasta
$23.00
Chicken
Piccata
Two 4oz. tender breasts of chicken pan seared with our white wine lemon caper sauce, served with mixed vegetables & mash potatoes
$20.00
Sorrentino
Two 4oz. tender breasts of chicken sautéed with portobello mushroom, garlic, sherry wine topped with spinach, prosciutto ham & provolone cheese, then baked to perfection, served with mixed vegetables & mash potatoes
$21.00
Marsala
Two 4oz. tender breasts of chicken pan seared with mushrooms, shallots & marcella wine, served with mixed vegetables & mash potatoes
$20.00
Parmesan
Tender breasts of chicken lightly breaded then baked to perfection, topped with mozzarella cheese & chef tj’s famous red sauce, served with penne pasta
$20.00
Veal
Veal Marsala
Tender veal sautéed with olive oil, shallots, mushrooms in a marsala wine sauce, served with mixed vegetables and mash potatoes
$25.00
Veal Parmesan
Tender veal lightly breaded then baked to perfection, topped with mozzarella cheese and chef tj’s famous red sauce, served with penne pasta
$24.00
Veal Piccata
Tender veal sautéed in a white wine lemon caper butter sauce, served with mixed vegetables and mash potatoes
$25.00
Veal Gamberoni
Tender veal sautéed with garlic in a sherry wine sauce, topped with three large shrimp and provolone cheese then baked to perfection, served with mixed vegetables and mash potatoes
$27.00
Aged Filet
Choice Center Cut
8oz. filet is a lightly seasoned, seared in olive oil at high temperature to seal in juices then oven baked to perfection, topped off with portobello mushroom in a port wine demi glaze, served with vegetables and mash potatoes
$39.00
Beef Stroganoff
Choice beef tenderloin sautéed with a shallot mushroom burgundy wine, finished with a veal demi glace cream, adding a dab of sour cream over fettuccine pasta wonderful dish!
$27.00
The Destination Filet
8oz. filet is lightly seasoned, seared in olive oil at high temperature to seal in juices, then oven baked to perfection, topped with a grilled onion, tomato & portobello mushroom; chef tj tops off his creation with a juicy 5oz. Lobster tail with a port wine demi glaze, served over a bed of spinach amazing new heights!
$54.00
Cafe Plates
Traditional Antipasto
Is a mixture of imported italian meats, various imported cheeses combined with portobello mushrooms, olives, roasted red peppers and sun dried tomatoes
Mozzarella Pomodoro
Served with sliced fresh mozzarella, sliced ripe tomatoes and basil served over crispy iceberg lettuce with a nice drizzle of vinaigrette dressing
Eggplant Rollatini
Thin slice of eggplant lightly breaded, stuffed with ricotta cheeses, seasoned, onion, spinach, rolled then topped with aged provolone with red sauce then oven baked to perfection
Clams
Little neck clams are prepared in a fragrant of garlic & rosemary, stir in a white wine broth then served with toast points
Fried Calamari
Is the most tender calamari fried to a golden perfection, whisk in chef tj’s seasoning then served with a side of chef tj’s special red sauce
Gamberoni Basilico
This perfect peppercorn shrimp seared in a fresh season drizzled with a basil aioli
Cheesy Meatballs
Imported mozzarella cheese shredded and generously placed over two of chef tj’s famous hand rolled juicy meatballs
Insalata
Spinach
Clean green spinach served with seasoning, fresh sliced mushrooms, onions, chopped bacon and sliced hard boiled egg
Greek
This crispy iceberg salad is served with homemade potato salad like no other, then add tomatoes, kalamata olives, cucumber, banana pepper, shredded carrot garnish topped off with feta cheese and vinaigrette
Blackened Grouper Caesar
This clean crisp salad is served with our fresh catch of grouper lightly seasoned, sautéed then baked over greens
Chef Tj’s Gourmet Specialty Pizza
Old Fashion Tomato Pie
Gently squeezed fresh plum tomatoes sautéed with garlic, basil, olive oil with a blend of three imported cheeses nikki’s favorite!
White Veggie Pie
This creation serves no red sauce, olive oil, fresh garlic, clean broccoli, fresh spinach, italian plum tomatoes, toss of garlic and three imported cheese
Spinach Ranch Pie
This creation is served with clean spinach, imported mushrooms, italian plum tomatoes with a mix blend of homemade ranch, garlic and imported three cheeses
Pollo Dishes
Piccata
Two 4 oz tender breast of chicken baked and served in our white wine lemon caper sauce
Sorrentino
Two 4 oz tender breast of chicken pan seared chicken with prosciutto, provolone and spinach in a madeira wine sauce then topped off with a nice portobello mushroom
Steak Dishes
Chef Tj’s Aged Filet Mignon
This 8oz. choice center cut filet is gently seasoned, seared at temperature to savior the juice, then baked to perfection, topped off with a nicely seasoned portobello mushroom with a port wine demi glaze
Seafood Dishes
Grouper Piccata
Pan seared lightly then baked to perfection with a caper lemon white wine sauce at market price
Frutti Di Mare
A blend of mussels, shrimp, clams and calamari sautéed in a light plum tomato sauce, served over spaghetti pasta
Cafe Lunch Plates
Chef Tj’s Famous Philly Cheese Steak
Like you’ve never had before i promise! This special steak sandwich starts with nicely sliced 8oz sirloin steak sautéed with special seasoning, nestled in our fresh homemade baked bread and topped off with extra cheese
Bacon Cheese Burger
Half a pound of burger from a seasoned grill meets crispy bacon, topped off with melted american cheese, served on an italian bun
Chicken Parmesan
Lightly breaded chicken quick fried then baked in our secret red sauce topped with fresh mozzarella cheese
Whitehaven
Sauvignon Blanc, New Zealand
Crisp and refreshing with grapefruit notes and balanced mineral and acidity
$9.95
Ecco Domani
Pinot Grigio, Italy
Delicate citrus and floral aromas with tropical fruit flavors
$6.95
Merlot, Italy
Ruby red in color, with aromas of currants and cherries.
$6.95
William Hill
Chardonnay, Central Coast
Tropical fruit aromas and flavors lead to a creamy vanilla finish
$9.00
Laguna
Chardonnay, Russian River
Opening with notes of apple, pear and tangerine frame a rich layered finish
$9.95
Louis.m.martini
Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Flavors of black plum and currant, hints of oak and chocolate support the fruit
$9.50

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Reservations: tjsitaliancafe.com

Reviews

Eduardo Tesi
My family and I had a great time eating at TJ’s. The outdoor seating area is beautiful and well ventilated. The food was delicious and the service was really friendly. The meatballs and fried raviolis for appetizers were so good my kids devoured them. All the main course we ordered were also great. TJ’s old fashion pie was crunchy and flavorful. Highly recommended!

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Melissa L
After driving by TJs for years, we finally tried it! And so glad we did! We had amazing service (thanks, Ginger!!!) and a delicious meal. I love the front porch and can’t wait to sit out there in the cooler months. The only suggestion I would have is that the salads were a little basic for such a delicious restaurant. The bread was great, the meal was fresh and the pasta is homemade and the salad dressing was great! I would just like to see an elevated salad and that would have been perfect! The Sangria was light and tasty and I want to go back and try the other food. They had quite a variety of food so I cannot wait to take my kids there to try the pizza and other dishes. I definitely will be returning! Nice job, TJs!

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Kritzy
First time here in this location. We googled restaurant’s and this popped up. Very friendly staff and great atmosphere. Some reviews mentioned waterfront but this is not. Across the street is an access path to the beach but you can’t even see it from the restaurant. We were looking for something that we could watch the sunset. Other than that, the food was priced pretty good and the food was ok. Not spectacular but good.

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Cristina DeSantis
Inside was a nice fancier than most looking Italian restaurant. The food was about what I was expecting. I got chicken parmigiana which as usual came with some pasta and wasn’t anything extraordinarily special. We also got the garlic bread which was a bit disappointing. Glad to have an appetizer but was nothing special. Still a nice place and have strangely good French fries. Got some coffee which ended on a good note.

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Patrick Keenan
The food was very good. Hands down. The pizza was perfectly cooked…the crust was crispy and flavorful. I ordered the stuffed grouper and it was amazing. Good portions. But the service left a little to be desired. They weren’t very busy, and it took a while for our waitress to get us through ordering and then a while to get our food. Overall, we enjoyed our visit.

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Laarni Larkin
We love pasta. This was one of the absolute best Italian food we’ve ever had. Fresh. So tasty. We will be thinking about this food for many, many days, and later in life it was so good.

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Bill Herndon
Wonderful atmosphere and food. I had the spaghetti with clams (white sauce) and while the spaghetti was a bit under, the clams and sauce were delicious. Also, the house cab was amazing.

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Jay Christaldi
Had a great date night for my anniversary. Went here for great food and then across the street to the beach.

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Stacy Ybarra
Had a wonderful meal at TJ’s. The restaurant is well appointed and quaint. There is indoor and outdoor seating. You can even bring a pet on the deck. We sat inside and the server Michelle was superb. The food was fantastic and the wine was great as well.

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JEROME RYDZEWSKI
Excellent service, terrific food, plenty of parking, great deck area to eat on and extremely pet friendly. Had my Portuguese water dog, Teddy, along and they could not have been more accommodating to him. Another family showed with their beagle he was treated with the same welcoming attitude. My son and I had a great time making this the ending point for a day trip coming down from villages of citrus hills. Highly recommend the meatballs here.

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