Jay's Seafood Restaurant

I've been visiting Jay's for about 30 years or more. I've had some great times with some great people. So understand this place has a special significance to me and my extended family.After all these years, things inevitably change, and sometimes, for the worst. The fish and shrimp were greasy, the veggies tasted like they came directly from the can, the Mac and cheese tasted like Easy Mac, and the meatloaf was OK at best. I will say, I enjoyed the sweet tea and hush puppies, but that was about it. The service was great; our waitress was awesome. She definitely brought that down-home charm that the fish camps of old were known for. The price was nice, as it was $15 for a drink and the buffet. It is cash only, so be mindful of this. All in all, I think that this will be my last visit. Mostly because it's too long of a drive for me to visit on a whim, but also I want to preserve my memories of Jay's during its glory days. Thank you for the memories.

Nice historic buffet style seafood house. Too bad it burned down in December 23. Thinking the might rebuild.

Family was out of town for the evening so that's when I go somewhere I don't get to go often.Jay's Seafood is a bit off the beaten path.This was my first visit since before Covid hit.Once arriving on a Saturday evening at around 5:15 the parking lot was full even with the overflow across the street.Jay's is known for their buffet.Which is why I made that trip.Jay's is old school.Hardwood floors with wooden chairs. I was seated quickly and my drink order taken and off to the real reason for my trip.On the buffet is popcorn shrimp along with flounder that's got a nicely cornmeal type breading that goes back for years in several restaurants in the area.Plus a broiled flounder.Oyster stew.Plus a really good fried chicken and chicken livers.Steak and gravy,green beans,pinto beans.country ham,Biscuits,yams,tarot wedges, fries,and some nice hush puppies. I know I have left a few out.Jays has a nice salad bar also. I found out you could ask for items not on the buffet so I asked for a few pieces of catfish.My waitress never let me glass go empty.She checked to make sure all was good with my meal quite often.My food was great as my last visit.The service was on the spot good.My tab was 15.00 even. I do see another trip soon.

This restaurant is second to none as far as a large buffet goes. I don't know what they can't cook perfectly.There seafood is fresh and cooked correctly.Wait staff is the best.

This restaurant is worth trying. The Buffett has plenty of fried fish, meat , vegetables , desserts. and a good salad bar. The Buffett has many selections to choose from. Prices are reasonable for adults and families. You won't leave hungry. The waitresses do and excellent job. Be aware they only accept cash.

It's a hit or miss at this place! In the past it has been good. But we went Sat night and it was horrible Fish didn't taste good, over cooked or maybe it had just sat on bar til it dried out. Dumplings taste as if they came out of a can. Livers were dried out. Spent $15 a person and didn't eat $3 worth! Will be a long time before I go back! Maybe try Jay's in town, usually better. But they do not have buffet if that is what you are looking for. Fish is good, crab cakes are good, I've heard they have the best steaks in town.

Me and my family love going here. Its very family and children friendly. All the food has the right amount of seasoning and everything

Jays Seafood was always a good buffet. Awesome owners and staff. Endless attention to detail and prices are amazing. Only issue now they are closed Indefinitely due to a fire that sustained just after New Years a tremendous amount of damage to the kitchen and dining room. God Bless the owners and that no one was hurt.

The buffet is great. The variety of food, choices is great. I love this restaurant. My favorite place in Albemarle. Fish, chicken, sea food, fried chicken a really good Buffet.

Yuck just yuck food and place is gross no thank you never again this place has looked like this since I have been a child I'm near 50 absolutely nothing put into it back in this restaurant