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Jumpin' Jay's Fish Cafe

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#6 of 140 restaurants in Portsmouth
  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • Address: 150 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  • Phone:  (603) 766-3474
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( 1-10 of 12 )
12 Aug 2008

we've dined here twice and been super impressed both times. food is fresh and flavorful. ambiance is festive and staff is friendly. i would highly recommend a reservation in advance. the restaurant can be crowded, even when we dined on a weeknight. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
9 Aug 2008

One of my favorites in town. Always a great meal. more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
23 Jul 2008

Fun Atmosphere, great food if you're feeling fish (or any seafood for that matter) and love the Staff more

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5 of 5 stars
Westchester County, NY
15 Jun 2008

Went to Jumpin Jays based on reviews on Tripadvisor and based on recommendations by some people at our hotel. We were looking for the best seafood place in Portsmouth and found it! We made a reservation online and were seated promptly. Service was excellent. There were 2 menus - the regular menu and the "catch of the day" menu. I... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
9 Mar 2008
0/4 found this review helpful

After Black Trumpet/Mossimo's I'd have to toss Jay's into the Top more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
16 Dec 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

This place is awesome! Some of the freshest seafood around. A little pricey, but the food is so great that you don't even mind spending the money. Good wine list too. Usually pretty busy...must tell you something!! Highly Recommended! more

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5 of 5 stars
Columbus, Ohio
28 Aug 2007
0/1 found this review helpful

This is one good restaurant. Not cheap but not over the top and the freshest seafood prepared both traditionally and creatively. Fun atmosphere, great service, delicious seafood, nice wine list, what's to complain about? We were in Portsmouth for a three day weekend and went here our first night and actually returned our third night because it was that good.... more

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2 of 5 stars
merrick, ny
29 Jul 2007
1/2 found this review helpful

I had read all of the great reviews and couldn't wait to go here. I was unimpressed to say the least. Our reservation was honored, which was nice. The drink I ordered, a pomegranate martini, tasted like all juice no alcohol. The shrimp cocktail was admittedly delicious. But the dish I ordered, scallops with linguine in a tomato, shallot, mushroom... more

1 Apr 2007
3/5 found this review helpful

We made reservations for 6:30 and with the traffic in Portsmouth and the lack of easy to find parking we were 17 minutes late. First told that after 30 minutes the table was given to another party and then told there were 2 seats at the bar, our party was five people. Also told the next available seating was at... more

15 Nov 2006
5/5 found this review helpful

Ate alone at the bar while on a business trip. Service was very prompt and helpful- despite the fact that initial server went off the shift and was replaced by someone else. No tap beer, but selection of bottled was good. Bread was crusty and from a local bakery, and served with black olives and roasted garlic cloves- yummy. The... more

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(1-10 of 12)
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Jumpin' Jay's Fish Cafe Address

150 Congress St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Tel: (603) 766-3474
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.