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.
The quality of fare is unsurpassed, with fish arriving daily from local fisherman as well as some exotic catches from locations such as New Zealand and Ecuador. Four to six varieties appear on the ever-changing "Catch of the Day" menu, complimented by your choice of a gourmet sauce or marinade.
The standard menu offers a more traditional flavor, including Maine Crab Cake, Haddock Piccata and the popular Linguine in White Clam Sauce. The atmosphere is casually hip, with no pretense. Reservations encouraged. Open Seven nights a week.
LUNCH
Monday - Sunday - 11:30am - 2:00pm
DINNER - SUMMER HOURS (from Easter to Columbus Day)
Monday - Thursday - 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday & Saturday - 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
DINNER - WINTER HOURS (from Columbus Day to Easter)
Monday - Thursday - 5:30pm - 9:00pm
Friday & Saturday - 5:00pm - 10:00pm
Sunday - 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Gift Certificates
Whether for the holidays, a birthday, anniversary or just to say thank you, Jumpin' Jays gift certificates are the ideal gift for the seafood lover in your life. $25 denominations available. Call 603.766.FISH (3474) to purchase today!
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Shuck-A-Buck is Back! You heard right! Shuck-A-Buck is officially back. Join us every Tuesday night for $1 oysters! |
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Jumpin' Jay's Awarded 2011 Best of NH Honors! We are thrilled to announce that Jumpin' Jay's has been awarded Best of New Hampshire 2011 by New Hampshire Magazine in 2 categories! We took home both the Best Seafood Restaurant in NH and the Best Crabcake in NH! Thanks to everyone for your support! |
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Jumpin' Jay's is now Open for Lunch! That's right! We're serving up a jumpin' great lunch! Join us daily from 11:30 - 2pm. - click for our lunch menu |
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Featured Artwork by Matthew Smith We will be featuring artwork by Matthew Smith all around the restaurant. 20% of the sales will go to the Fresh & Local Seafood brand and the Seacoast Science Center. - click to view Matthew Smith's 'Northern Pollock' |
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We Support
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New Hampshire Local Seafood New Hampshire Fresh and Local Seafood provides a direct channel to purchase local fish making it a distinct and unique product. Watch a brief video below about UNH's partnership with the local fishing industry. - website |
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Zero Waste Now Zero Waste is an initiative by EcoMovement Consulting & Hauling to help the entire community by reducing, reusing, recycling and composting. - website |
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NHLRA Sustainability Program We're proud to be an Environmental Partner in the NH Sustainable Lodging & Restaurant Program - website |
