Located just two blocks down from Market Square in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Jay's has become an overnight institution among locals who appreciate exceptional seafood.
150 Congress St (at Middle St.) Portsmouth , NH 03801 United States
Reservations | Yes |
Credit Cards | Yes (incl. Discover & Visa) |
Outdoor Seating | No |
Menus | Dinner |
Drinks | Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails |
Amazing amazing amazing. Start to finish - no complaints. Oysters , crab , Mahi Mahi and Tuna all super fresh and prepared perfectly. Service was perfect, attentive without being intrusive. Our new fav
Best seafood in Portsmouth. Fresh oysters and monkfish with lobster veloute are must haves
Monkfish is underappreciated! If it's on the fresh catch list, try it with the lobster veloute . (Don't forget to try the mussels too.)
Amazing service, terrific seafood very very fresh!! Amazing wine list , great atmosphere!!! We are always impressed with the new menus and entrees!!
Had the seated tuna with wasabi sauce. It was an out of body experience. Incredible. Calamari was light, spicy and delicious and waitress KJ directed us perfectly.
The halibut with a picatta sauce. Try the tuna with the wasabi aioli . Both were awesome. With mashed potatoes and parsnips . Mmmm
I came down here from Providence Rhode Island because of one my friend recommendation. It's worth to drive up here. Amazing seafood . You won't regret!!!
WOW! Great food, fun atmosphere & fresh food ! Love the sauces sampler with scallops . Pricey , but worth it for a girls night dinner birthday celebration.
Raw clams & oysters not best but decent. Get the $20 sampler. Bread comes with delicious olives & roast garlic . BBC (Belvedere Blue Cheese stuffed olives ) excellent and dry. Tuna is tasty but small.
The monkfish with the lobster sauce is amazing!
Everything was amazing! The linguine and calms were to die for!
Great selection of fresh, local catch and oysters . One of the best restaurants in Portsmouth
Oysters are clean , cold, and delicious, amazing fresh meal .
My favorite seafood restaurant in Portsmouth . Guaranteed fresh, local fish everyday. They never disappoint me.
Great variety of seafood and oysters ! Fresh and delicious!
Try the Raw Oysters And Little Necks - Great flavors, wish they were fully shucked . Both types were still attached to the shells.
Snow crab isn't local do I wouldn't bother with that. The flounder is excellent.
Try the Rare Tuna With Mandarin Orange & Wasabi Aioli Glaze - Its so good I can't order anything but.
Yellow fin tuna rare. signature dish. Great place to go any day of the week. Out of towners and clients love it. No brainer.
The fettuccine with bay scallops was one of the best things I have ever eaten.
Tom Kha is tops!
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Try the Rare Tuna With Mandarin Orange & Wasabi Aioli Glaze - Holy yummy
Delishhh very very good ????????????????
Try the Pan Seared Yellow Fin Tuna .
Buck a Shuck is back! Every Tuesday for lunch and dinner , $1 oysters .
Seafood here is the best
Awesome mussels !
Can't fry calamari or clean mussels . Disaster.
Oysters are fabulous here!
Today's my lucky day: oysters a dollar each! Yummy
Grilled swordfish , awesome!! Blackened, with garlic herb & butter...
Went because of past great experience. However we were very disappointed. Calamari serving was small and soggy.
Shuck for a buck Tuesday's nights ... They open at 5:30!
Most amazing blackened fish tacos .
Omg....Shuck for a buck....delicious.
Shuck for a buck!
Mandarin wasabe on the salmon is fantastic!
Awful service. Tiny over-priced portions. Shitty lighting. Place sucks go somewhere else.
Would never come back. Food wasn't good at all.
Table your doubt: the tuna sliders are creative, delicious, and a perfect combination of tuna and tempura. - Margot Bloomstein
Had the baked haddock, Tito's & tonic with Leon running the show at the bar! Great place...Old school. Tip well. - Regan McCarthy
The daily flatbread is a good lunch option. light, seasonal, and changes every day. - Brian Sullivan
The oatmeal is sublime- super delicious fruit on top, too! - Crystal Paradis
Such an incredible space with such a diverse array of events and presentations. Check the website for the long list of dates and buy tickets, usually pretty affordable. - Beerlady Tullys