February 28, 2020
Bobby J’s
Italian American Grille
204 Como Park Boulevard
Cheektowaga, NY 14227
This is my third time reviewing Bobby J’s fish fry! We were part of a gathering of 20 people and I decided to see if it was as great as they were in 2017 and 2018. It was! They take reservations and have multiple side rooms to accommodate large groups. I have previously sat in the bar which is great if you want that pub feel. If you want a quiet dinner then ask for the dining room. Frank Sinatra and similar music overhead bring a classic rat pack vibe while you dine. They started off with a basket of crusty fresh Italian bread. Really good. The beer battered fish was done well. Not as big of a portion as the last time I visited, but others in our party seemed to have larger pieces. Skinless haddock with a standard crunchy shell (9). Italian broiled is another available option. Battered French fries were crisp perfection (10). The tartar appeared home made and would please even those that don’t love tartar. It had an interesting finish that I can only say had a flavor like nutmeg. Cole slaw was nice and crip with a poppyseed dressing (9). Mac salad was standard with a vinegar back end. I have noted that each time I have had it the noodle shapes have varied. Tonight it was classic elbows (8). They are missing potato salad which everyone knows breaks my heart. However, you do get a side salad or soup with your fish fry which is an added bonus. Our server Lindsey was very nice and handled our large group with ease. Plenty of parking in the rear. The beer selection at the bar is great with plenty on tap to choose from. There are very few places for fish fries that easily accommodate a large group or take reservations on Fridays in lent. Bobby J’s in an exception. It is a solid experience every time I go. Consistency is really hard to achieve over multiple years. Kudos to a job well done. Overall rating 9. If you’re making ‘em, I’m eatin’ em!