T J's House Of Sweets
(727) 595-1714
1511 Gulf Blvd Ste 4
Indian Rocks Bch,
FL
33785
27.9213
-82.8435
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6 reviews
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HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT!!!
by Locals2
June 25, 2008
My dining guest and I arrived to an empty restaurant at 6PM on a Tuesday night recently. We got looked at by all 6 employees who were hanging out at the bar and one of those appeared to be "management" , but still we were not greeted. We uncomfortably walked to a table and was then greeted by one girl and told another girl was going to be our server. I call them girls because that is what it seemed like, a bunch of girls hanging out . definately not servers. that term requires one care about their job.
Anyway after overhearing one of the girls say that she cut her finger and the lemon juice hurts it, I was grateful that I didnt order anything with a lemon, alas, the water came with a lemon attached to the glass. Our server girl mispronounced Chianti , I asked what 3 favorite dishes were and she pointed out practically the whole menu. the pasta in the signature Pasta Fagiole soup were way overcooked, and the "tossed" salad that came with the dinner was iceberg with soggy cucumbers and a plastic cup of dressing placed on the side. all very diner-like.
Our pastas were surprisingly nice although the "famous" Lasagna lacked flavor. it was all very rushed since our salads and soups came out within 30 seconds of each other. Our entrees came out before our salad plates were cleared and the server had to use the table next to us as a bustray.
All very sloppy and not in keeping with the nice upscale decor.
It would have been nice to have a cloth napkin at those prices ,$18 for a bowl of pasta,but the paper napkin roll-up! was utilitarian with the ultra- cheap utensils. The paper on our table was dirty and the neighbor table had drips all down the side of the underlaying table cloth. and the overhead spot lights around the dining room went on and off at will as if there is a short in the wiring.
As locals, we will not be back.
Very good family owned restaurant.
by mpsseahawk
May 07, 2008
We arrived on a busy Sunday night in season - late April without a reservation and were quickly seated. They had a classic guitar player who was playing nice music to entertain us. We saw many families but also many couples there. The table next to us was a family from Long Island who had a pizza that looked good but we were looking for something a little nicer than pizza. (Although I hear the pizza is good!) My wife chose the lasagna and I had pasta with white clam sauce. Both were very good and service was pretty good despite the fact that they obviously had more guests than expected. Everyone was hustilng around but working efficiently to keep everyone happy.
If I was headed back to Indian Rocks Beach, I would certainly consider going back. We also went to Salt Rock Grill which was excellent.
- Pros: Great Pasta dishes and I understand the pizza is also good.
- Cons: None
Take the pizza to go.
by Locals1
March 28, 2008
The pizza was good, but the rest of the experience was miserable. Service was slow, didn't deliver ordered items, delivered incorrect items and the place was very noisy. I don't know why I'd go back.
A Favorite
by bella_italiano
December 21, 2005
Very good italian food, great music, good service. Its great for a twosome or a group. There is something for everybody on the menu. Weekends get a little crowded. Have been there a number of times and always pleased with the whole experience. I highly recommend it.
Great pizza requires the right stuff, and TJ's has it in spades: Terrific food served in a pretty, beachy setting.
by Contributor
August 18, 2003
The Scene
When you sit on the restaurant's comfy deck, you can glimpse the blue-green Gulf of Mexico peeking through the buildings across the street. People are dressed for the beach in casual clothes, and their attitude is equally unfettered. They're all laid back and ready to party.
The Food
If you order pizza, you'll enjoy a crisp, homemade crust, a wide assortment of fresh toppings, delectable sauce and plenty of cheese, perfectly baked in the right oven. Get the works or go gourmet with the white pizza with asparagus, shrimp, garlic and olive oil. But don't stop at the pizza: The talented kitchen is awfully good at more complex entrees as well, producing excellent pasta dishes, like a formidably tasty lasagna and a beautiful veal entree.
Not just pizza!
by Malaya
August 08, 2002
Upon returning to the restaurant, I noticed that the former "beach pizzeria" has been slowly transformed into a casual upscale Italian restaurant. The decor has been brought up to par of the food. Evidently, the owner has acquired some talented chefs in an open kitchen atmosphere that flambe and create well executed dishes in view of those seated at the wine bar. I am truly impressed with the changes that have been made and look forward to the expansion of their new menu. If you have a chance, check out the roasted pork osso bucco and the cold water seafood medly. Absolutely divine. What a surprize! Truly a good eat.
- Pros: Excellent food, Great music, Good date destination
- Cons: Overly crowded, Needs more parking, Expand wine list
