Seaside Johnnies
94 Dearborn Ave. Rye, NY 914-921-6104
Faye Murman
At Seaside Johnnies, which rises out of the sand, you'll see more pink flesh than a Chicago abattoir. There are several large dining rooms, all but one being T-shirt casual; the other is just a notch above. Predictably, you'll find a large roster of wacky drinks and lots of fried foods. Best bets are shellfish and lobster. Be forewarned, every weekend here is Pamplona, so you might want to arrive on the early side. On Wednesdays and Fridays there are fireworks at nearby Rye Playland starting about 9:15 p.m. Reservations are accepted for eight or more. -Bryan Miller
Hours: Sun-Th: 11 a.m.-11 p.m.; Fri-Sat: 11 a.m.-midnight
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Seaside Johnnies in Rye