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Jax Fish House


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4 of 5 stars 44 ratings
44 ratings
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#21 of 361 restaurants in Boulder
  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • Average price*: £ 19 ($ 30)
  • Neighbourhood: Downtown
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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

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

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
A TripAdvisor Contributor
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
1/1 found this review helpful

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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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
7 Aug 2008

A Boulder landmark and restaurant hotspot.. Great seafood with creative preparations in a bustling atmosphere. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
30 Jul 2008

Great seafood but way small, crowded and noisy - go early! 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.