Jay's Seafood

From the mahogany bar to the high ceilings and the history of this place I can't believe this was my first visit. Parking meter inside the front door on those very cold and rainy nights is a plus. We started off with a few drinks and yes they make an old-fashioned but the glass was way too small. So next I went with a Manhattan sans vermouth and it came with a maraschino cherry so I had to 86 that out and ask for Luxardo cherries. Our table ordered a Warped Wing Flyer Red and it came in a can. Nope. Not good. If you're gonna advertise that beer, always make sure it's on draft. The Mozzarella Strips were amazing and it came with honey mustard, but ditch it for other sauces. The Oysters Rockefeller were on point and this party of 6 ordered several.Market Price for Crab Legs is $110/pound. A bit pricey but meaty as all get out. Spiced Bourbon Salmon was flavorful and the Kobe Burger was a hit.We had a party of 6 and although we split it into 3 checks, a 20% gratuity was included on each check with a party of 5 or more which was never discussed until the checks came out. Welp, there goes your tip since it was already included. Very poor management on charging gratuity for 5+ patrons.

I usually come to Jay's for restaurant week and it is always an amazing meal. The spiced bourbon salmon is probably one of my favorite items on the menu. The sides that come with it are mashed sweet potatoes and the horseradish mashed potatoes. I don't even like horseradish but the mashed potatoes are delicious! All the flavors and the bourbon sauce meld perfectly together. I also had the seafood linguine and it had the perfect amount of sauce and was loaded with seafood. This was a great portion size and I was able to get multiple meals out of this place. The lobster bisque had amazing flavor to it and I would definitely get it again. I didnt have the clam chowder this time but that is also a favorite of mine. The only thing I did not like as much was the chocolate mousse. The presentation caught me off guard because it looked like ice cream. It also was very thick, dense, and starchy (like eating chalk) and Im used to a lighter, smoother consistency. It wasn't bad and I did eat it all but it just wasn't what I was expecting. I have tried their key lime pie and flourless chocolate cake and those were phenomenal. They get 5 stars because of that. Next time I will just stick to what I know. I will definitely be coming back!

Great service! Thank you Shaun. Worst food ever. Fried oysters ended up as mush. Halibut special was way over done. The clam chowder was good. Never again.

Jays is a real gem in The Gem City. The beautiful, historic building. The divine cuisine and the friendly, jovial service make it one of our favorites. We always make sure we get there early to enjoy a well made cocktail at the unique bar.

We've been back to Jay's twice, service has been great both times. Our waiter on the last visit was Tucker and tonight Bronson. Very knowledgeable regarding the menu and great recommendations. He brought a very positive vibe to the experience. The Artichokes app and both our seafood entrees were excellent. So flavorful. Even the salads were worthy of note. The ingredients are high quality all around and the presentation is mouth-watering!Fresh seafood has to travel far to get here, and price reflects that expense. And it's well worth the cost. Highly recommended. I'm coming back for lobster!

Food was overpriced and all over cooked ! Overcooked seafood is awful ! The coating on the cod was too salty !The server acted annoyed at us the entire meal ! It was suppose to be a special occasion and we all agreed we will never go back

We've been to Jay's numerous times and have always been satisfied. Today, we finally realized it was Dayton's best restaurant! I had the blackened walleye--delicious! My wife had a rare fillet and it was cooked perfectly. We normally go to the Oakwood Club or the Pine Club for steaks, but this one was even better. We love the atmosphere and Tandra's service was top-notch, not oppressive but we never felt neglected. We'll definitely be going back more often, and now not just for the fish!

Crab cake had shells in it, salad was gritty, ranch dressing was tasteless. My husband had the spiced bourbon salmon and said he would not order that again. The best part of the meal was the bread and the scallops. Maybe it was a bad night!

My husband & I went here for our anniversary. The service was good, wine was excellent. The Crab Rangoon was good. The issue is I ordered Scallops, and for $50 I expect good scallops. They were not edible, they were supposed to be blackened. I received them sitting in a bowl/ plate of water. They were rubbery and had some weird paste in the water they were sitting in. I couldn't eat them. We didn't say anything, because are waiter was slammed. They were horrible.Also it was our anniversary and didn't want to have an issue. Our bill came to $300 with the tip and three desserts. I asked for flan and it was to go, it was pudding in a plastic cup not even caramelised on the top. Whatever you do, please don't order the scallops, and instead order the key lime dessert. Disappointing anniversary diner.

Great selection of seafood and catches of the day. Prices were moderate and comparable to market price. Nice wine selection and while it's a bit noisy because of 20 ft ceilings the bar and back bar are magnificent