TJ Oyster Bar (revisits)

Thanks for stopping by mmm-yoso!!! Kirk and His Missus are enjoying the European vacation you've been given a peek into, Ed(from Yuma) is enjoying the end of an era and Cathy is enjoying staying indoors and listening to the radio and weather updates while adding words to photos. 

About two years ago, I wrote a post about TJ Oyster Bar, mentioning it might be moving.  Turns out that the original location is still open (and consistently busy) and the new location (technically on the same block, around and on the other side of the McDonalds) is also open.  I like this location better.  It's smaller and I don't feel self conscious when eating alone, which I had occasion to do a few times earlier this year.  I was introduced to this wonderful dining establishment by cc, who writes the Pink Candles at Ridgemont High blog.

The outside signage has changed.

As has the look and pricing of the menu. The selection and freshness of the items has not changed. 

There is bar stool seating. A handful of two seat tables are available inside with two four-seat tables out front. 

My comfort item here, the Seafood Pescadilla ($7.99). Served with rice, this Monterey Jack quesadilla is filled with sauteed buttery, garlicy shrimp, scallops, krab and octopus bits.

The shrimp salad ($ 8.50) Romaine lettuce, tomato, avocado, topped with a dozen quite large, flavorful shrimp, Parmesan and a house dressing, this is quite large and refreshing on a hot day.

Another favorite of mine is the shrimp ceviche tostada ($3.75). Chopped plump, juicy shrimp that have been prepared in fresh lime juice with tomato, onion and cilantro.  This is always satisfying on a hot day.

I hope everyone is staying cool! 

TJ Oyster Bar 4246 Bonita Road Bonita, 92002 (619) 267-4577 Website

Comments

[caninecologne]

I like the original location much better as well. Plus it's close to home. At your rec, the seafood pescadilla is now one of my faves.

FYI - There will be yet another location of TJ Oyster bar on the corner of Palomar and Medical Center Drive, at the Ralph's shopping center. It will be a few doors away from Lolita's! I smell competition, haha!

[Cathy]

It's mariscos weather, cc! That peccadillo is such a decadent favorite though. I think I like this smaller/hole in the wall location also because of the randomness of paper vs washable plates; it feels more like home. {I know where that location is-been to that Ralphs just a few months ago.}