Private Dining in Downtown Portsmouth
Host your next event at Jumpin’ Jay’s Fish Café, a long-standing Portsmouth restaurant known for fresh seafood, a focused raw bar, and a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
From rehearsal dinners to business gatherings, our private and semi-private spaces offer flexible layouts, curated menus, and a team that handles the details from start to finish.
Located in the heart of downtown Portsmouth, Jumpin’ Jay’s offers a range of private dining options designed for everything from formal seated dinners to more casual cocktail-style events.
Whether you're planning a rehearsal dinner, business meeting, or special celebration, our team will work with you to create a smooth and memorable experience.
Find the Right Space for Your Event
Larger, more formal events (40–80 guests)
Raw Bar Dining Room
Mid-size dinners & presentations (20–40 guests)
Congress Street Dining Room
Smaller, more casual gatherings (10–30 guests)
Oyster Bar Dining Area
THE RAW BAR
Our Raw Bar dining room is completely private and perfect for larger gatherings more formal in nature, such as rehearsal dinners, business meetings, and other special occasions. The room has downtown street views with just the right amount of privacy. The Raw Bar can accommodate 60 guests for a seated dinner and 80 guests for a cocktail party.
ROOM MINIMUMS:
Sunday - Thursday: $3,000.00
Sunday - Thursday (Memorial Day to Columbus Day): $4,000.00
Friday & Saturday: $6,00.00
Friday &Saturday (Memorial Day to Columbus Day): $7,000.00
THE CONGRESS STREET ROOM
The Congress Street Dining Room is a private space with a view of downtown Portsmouth right on Congress Street. This room is ideal for presentations, guest speakers, or a cocktail style event. The Congress Street space can accommodate 30 people for a seated dinner and 40 for a cocktail party. This space can accommodate 20 guests for a seated dinner with a cocktail hour.
ROOM MINIMUMS:
Sunday - Thursday: $2,000.00
Sunday - Thursday (Memorial Day to Columbus Day): $3,000.00
Friday & Saturday: $4,500.00
Friday & Saturday (Memorial Day to Columbus Day): $5,000.00
THE OYSTER BAR
The Oyster Bar is a semi-private space with close proximity to our oyster bar where you can see our chefs hard at work preparing all our raw bar items. This fun and energetic space is perfect for a more casual or intimate gathering of friends and family or for a more laid back business event. The Oyster Bar can accommodate 18 seated guests (14 with a presentation) or 30 for a cocktail party.
ROOM MINIMUMS:
Sunday - Thursday: $800.00
Sunday - Thursday (Memorial Day to Columbus Day): $1,000.00
Friday & Saturday: $1,500.00
Friday &Saturday (Memorial Day to Columbus Day): $2,000.00
FOOD & DRINK
Our private dining menus highlight the same fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients featured in our main dining room, with options for both plated dinners and cocktail-style events.
Sample offerings include:
Haddock piccata with lemon-caper beurre blanc
Fresh catch with seasonal vegetables
Clams and linguini
Seafood fettuccini
Raw bar selections including oysters and shrimp
Three-course dinner menus begin at $50 per guest, with additional options available.
For full menu details and customization options, please download our private dining packet.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Customizable menus built around your event
Fresh seafood and raw bar selections
Flexible room layouts for seated or cocktail-style events
AV capabilities available for presentations
Dedicated team to guide planning and execution
Planning something larger?
For events that require more space or a fully private venue, explore The 801, our dedicated event space designed for larger gatherings, corporate events, and celebrations.
Start Planning Your Event
Tell us a bit about your event and our team will follow up within 24–48 hours with availability and next steps.
Download the Full Private Dining Packet
View full menus, detailed pricing, and event policies.