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Jax Fish House


4.0 of 5 stars 49 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • Neighbourhood: Downtown
  • 928 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
  • (303) 444-1811
  • Average price: £ 19 ($ 30)

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5 of 5 stars
Boulder, Colorado
1 Dec 2009

We are locals and Jax is our nearest restaurant. That was why we first ate there. But now we go for the food. Might be the best seafood we've ever eaten (and in the Rockies no less!) Have had dinner maybe 7 or 8 times and have NEVER been disappointed. I've taken east/west-coasters there and they're all blown away by... more

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5 of 5 stars
Seattle, WA
7 Aug 2009

We were celebrating my parents 50th wedding anniversary and had a reservation for 10. Our experience with other Boulder restaurants over the 4 days met with dissappointment over the inability to delliver good service and good food due to the number of people. A great restaurant but not for folks who don't like noise or a bit of shuffling around... more

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4 of 5 stars
Colorado
11 Jul 2009

We made the hour drive up from Highlands Ranch and had friends meet us as a pilgrimage to get to taste a "Top Chef" cooking. This is Hosea Rosenberg's restaurant, winner of last season's Top Chef show. We were not disappointed. Yes, the restaurant is a small Pearl Street bistro, both popular and crowded. We went on a Wednesday night... more

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4 of 5 stars
D.C.
6 Jul 2009

I'll agree with the other reviewers on the cramped and crowded comments - it is a very "skinny" space where you can barely squeeze by the bar to get to the seating on a busy night (and I'm a skinny guy). It is also hard to find space at the bar. That being said, I don't know how anybody can... more

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5 of 5 stars
st. louis, mo
25 Jun 2009

Excellent! Can't say enough wonderful things about Jax. Food is outstanding; freshest fish around. Imaginative menu, skillfull prep, attentive service. Chef Hosea is a gem. Go for the fresh fish, but the coconut shrimp is great, too. Has a few meat dishes, but we have never tried them. Small, intimate restaurant, but it can get noisy when full. And it's... more

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3 of 5 stars
San Diego
23 Apr 2009

Maybe I was expecting excellence for the fact that Hosea, the Top Chef 2009 winner makes his living here, but boy was I disappointed!! Staying at the St. Julien hotel closeby, our concierge called in to save a table for our party of 4. So glad we thought of that because this place is jumping busy even on a Thursday.... more

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2 of 5 stars
MN
15 Mar 2009

I was in Boulder this past weekend and decided to go to Jax Fish House since I'm a Top Chef fan. It took me over an hour to get seated and once I had my table, I was practically in the lap of the person next to me. The tables are so close to each other and I kept getting... more

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3 of 5 stars
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14 Dec 2008

Delicious, creative food. But the noise and close quarters make for a less than comfortable meal. more

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4 of 5 stars
Boulder, CO
9 Dec 2008

There's a reason why this place stays so busy and popular. They do a great job. When I go there, I always get the peel-and-eat shrimp. Their oyster selection - Yes, Oysters in Boulder - is always great. I have been very very happy with the choices of dishes available there, and have been satisfied every time I've been. Highly... more

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2 of 5 stars
Boulder, Co
24 Oct 2008
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Very expensive, good food - nothing to write home about. It's a very small, crowded, loud place so expect to get jostled where ever you sit and have to practically yell to be heard across the table. I guess that's what one person called a "bustling atmosphere". The service was way below par - I had to keep asking the... more

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Jax Fish House Address

928 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302
Tel: (303) 444-1811 Fax: (303) 444-1007
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.