Jumpin' Jay's Fish Café

Frommer's Review

One of Portsmouth's best eateries, Jay's is a welcome destination for those who like seafood more sophisticated than whatever's pulled out of the deep-fryer. A sleek and spare dining room dotted with splashes of color, it has an open kitchen and a polished-steel bar; people seem to have fun eating here, one reason Jay's attracts a younger, more culinary-attuned clientele than most spots in town. The fresh catch of the day is posted on blackboards; you pick your fish, then pair it with card of sauces such as a spicy orange-sesame glaze, a lobster velouté, a citrusy mustard sauce, or simple olive oil and herbs. Pasta dishes are also an option -- add scallops, mussels, or chicken as you like. The food is great, and the attention to detail by the kitchen and waitstaff is admirable.

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