479 Bay Walk,  Ocean Beach 11770

CJ's Restaurant & Bar has resided in Ocean Beach, Fire Island's heart, since 1971. It was opened by John "Gio" Palermo and named in honor of his son, Christopher John. The bar is known to many as "The Home of the Rocket Fuel®," a pina colada type of mixed drink infused with Barcadi 151, where one can get the most affordable lobster specials Fire Island offers. CJ's is simple, and that is why it is wonderful. You can always count on drinks flowing, people laughing, and music rocking at this legendary institution of Fire Island.

After the passing of the beloved Gio in 1998, the bar was entrusted to head bartender JT Prolo, who faithfully followed the simple recipes of CJ's. This tradition continued until 2012, when The Palms Hotel stepped in, ensuring the legacy of CJ's with its Rocket Fuels and lobster specials. The dedicated "blender guys and girls" teams continue to work behind the bar, making CJ's the #1 Rocket Fuel on Fire Island seller year-round, providing a sense of reassurance and continuity to our valued customers.

The Palms is committed to maintaining the "Cheers" of Fire Island for the community and the changing number of tourists and guests who visit each year! So come in, sit back, relax, and have a world-famous "Rocket Fuel."