Since its opening, PJ's has always been dedicated to using local, quality products and providing a good value for families. PJ's started with the usual fare of fried clams, hot dogs, burgers, homemade clam chowder, and onion rings, and of course soft serve ice cream. The menu expanded in 1993 to include lobsters, steamed clams and mussels, broiled, baked and grilled seafood, along with a variety of salads and homemade soups, including the popular Portuguese ''kale soup.'' The menu continues to grow to include homemade items such as fried chicken, crab cakes, stuffed clams, and a variety of seafood specials. With so much to choose from, it's hard to pick a favorite..

Many people ask, ''What does PJ's stand for?'' John Reeves' grandchildren always called him ''Pa John.'' Although the restaurant was named by its previous owners, over time we've come to think of ''PJ's'' as meaning only one thing Pa John's Family Restaurant.