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Open for Easter brunch on Sunday, April 5 from 10:00am–2:00pm. Established in 2000, Jumpin’ Jay’s Fish Cafe is a seafood restaurant in downtown Portsmouth serving fresh fish, oysters, and seasonal specials. Located on Congress Street near Market Square, the restaurant features a dedicated raw bar with rotating oyster selections and a full bar. Open nightly for dinner, Jumpin’ Jay’s has been a steady presence in Portsmouth’s dining scene for over two decades.
Bustling, foodie enclave serving refined seafood with creative sauces in a sleek setting.
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Address: 150 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone: (603) 766-3474
Website: https://www.jumpinjays.com/?utm_campaign=GMB&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=google
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mark hartmann
Great food and service, highly recommended!
I enjoyed the sesame crusted tuna which was perfect. My wife had the best pan seared scallops. Our server was delightful.
… moreI enjoyed the sesame crusted tuna which was perfect. My wife had the best pan seared scallops. Our server was delightful.
Douglas George
Amazing atmosphere in a beautiful space. The focus is fresh seafood and they didn’t disappoint. Textbook dishes, the lobster bisque is out of this world! The fresh fish selection is amazing. The wine list is superior and rivals restaurants from around the world.
… moreMark Montgomery
After years away we looked forward to a return visit to Jay’s for a nice winter evening dinner. The vibe was cozy and happily not as loud as remembered. The service was friendly, and the base menu included the classic offering of fish and sauce of your choice, some imaginative entrees, and on this weekend some Valentine’s Day specials. My scallops special was composed and prepared very well — delicious. The Willamette Valley pinot noir was excellent. However, our Caesar salad was carelessly prepared, with dry, limp lettuce and virtually no dressing; better left uneaten. Additionally, my wife’s halibut entree was disappointing. It seemed overcooked, with excessively chewy texture. And the vegetables seemed barely cooked, perhaps just briefly steamed, and flavorless. These dishes are priced to be really nailed every time, and this one fell short. I was surprised, and couldn’t help but think they are getting complacent and have lost their passion after many successful years. I’m sorry to say that next time we would probably go back to Surf on Bow street.
… moreD J
Food 10/10 – if you’re a seafood person, this is the place to go. I got the clam chowder and the scallops and would redo it again. The portion sizes are quite large that I had to take some things home. The bread starter with the garlic confit was amazing and the dessert to finish off dinner was superb. Supposedly the chef is also known to be a baker so I would highly suggest saving room for a dessert if you can.
Ambience – this place is actually quite small so if you’re trying to go there with a big group try to make a reservation ahead of time but being a party of one it was very easy for me to find a spot at the bar. The place is a little loud so if you’re looking for a quiet place to eat, this is not your place. It’s just what comes with a restaurant that’s busy and has good food.
The service was great. People were very welcoming and very gracious and were able to give great recommendations so if you don’t know what you want ask the staff.
For parking, I can’t speak to that because I only walked, but there is street parking outside and I’m sure other parking area is around.
… moreAmbience – this place is actually quite small so if you’re trying to go there with a big group try to make a reservation ahead of time but being a party of one it was very easy for me to find a spot at the bar. The place is a little loud so if you’re looking for a quiet place to eat, this is not your place. It’s just what comes with a restaurant that’s busy and has good food.
The service was great. People were very welcoming and very gracious and were able to give great recommendations so if you don’t know what you want ask the staff.
For parking, I can’t speak to that because I only walked, but there is street parking outside and I’m sure other parking area is around.
Jason
First time here even though we’ve walked past this restaurant a dozen times. We went here on a Tuesday night for “shuck-a-buck” to celebrate a birthday, but stayed for the amazing food and service! We eat out quite a bit and it usually takes a lot to impress us, but this place nailed it all from the well balanced dishes, spot on drinks, and of course, the awesome service from the entire crew. The servers were all very friendly, courteous, and attentive to our needs even before we asked for it. These guys make eating out a joy again!
… moreNora Tarbi
This is a super cute place. Good for a date or a night out. I didn’t love the menu and what I ordered, steamed mussels w fries on top I would not order again. The fries were good but the combination just didn’t work. Staff was ltl too comfortable, with ppl off shift in uniform acting like it was there personal living room playing videos on their phone. Wasn’t a fan of that. Seemed like a good turn out though so locals are happy w it and it’s been around a long time. Shuck a buck on Tuesday. Parking in Portsmouth can be a challenge but there is an affordable lot and it’s def a place worth going. I would do JJ’s again, maybe try the tuna tartar, lobster bisque or the calamari. Loved the ginger cocktail I got
… moreBrendan Williams
The Thai halibut dish is great! We had a very nice waitress who steered our party of two the right way. Would return.
… moreLynn Ok
Great restaurant! First thing I noticed is the happiness of the employees o thing but smiles. Everyone working helped each other and they seemed to be a team who enjoys working with each other because of that our service was impeccable. From drinks to the food everything was delicious. We started with fried calamari cooked perfectly, we had warm rolls served with soft butter ,roasted garlic and olives. We ordered the salmon and monk fish both cooked with so much flavor and the presentation was beautiful. Then for dessert we ordered the banana cake new on the menu I’m not a sweet eater but this was perfect not too sweet…..definitely everyone should visit this restaurant.
… moreEmily Hansen
I came here during restaurant week and got their prix fix menu. Wonderful food. Would definitely come back again if I ever visit Portsmouth again. Very fresh bread rolls and butter, nice that it came with garlic. All very fresh, high quality ingredients. Nice atmosphere. Good, attentive service.
… moreM S
Wow! Best calamari I’ve ever had. The Halibut with curry sauce was amazing on top of veggies. A friend had the monkfish but didn’t realize it had a red sauce, which he didn’t care for but said the fish had a delicious taste. Highly recommend!
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