Jumpin' Jay's Fish Cafe

Portsmouth, NH · Seafood restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Portsmouth
#56
of 170 restaurants
City Percentile
50%
rating percentile
Address
Jumpin' Jay's Fish Cafe, 150 Congress Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
Phone
(603) 766-3474
Website
www.jumpinjays.com/?utm_campaign=GMB&utm_medium=organic&utm_source=google
Status
Closed · Opens 5 PM

Jumpin' Jay's Fish Cafe is a restaurant located in Portsmouth, NH. It is one of 170 restaurants listed in Portsmouth. Its 4.5-star rating matches the Portsmouth city average of 4.4 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Jumpin' Jay's Fish Cafe

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... More

Hours

Friday5 PM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 mark hartmann · Nov 2025

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.

★★★★★ 5.0 Douglas George · Sep 2025

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.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Mark Montgomery · Feb 2026

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

★★★★★ 5.0 D J · Apr 2025

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. Th

★★★★★ 5.0 Jason · Jun 2024

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!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Seafood restaurantOyster bar restaurantRestaurant

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