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sinned61 Sep 10, 2010 12:54 PM

HELP (please) Jumpin Jays Fish Cafe

Could someone "in the know" please let me know what the dress code is at Jumpin Jays in Portsmouth??? Would it be appropriate to show up in shorts and a collared shirt? We have a 5pm reservation.

Thanks!!!

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    sinned61 Sep 10, 2010 01:29 PM

    Thanks very much folks!

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      irwin Sep 10, 2010 02:36 PM

      Let us know how you enjoyed the meal...
      Thanks

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        sinned61 Sep 11, 2010 06:26 PM

        A great Birthday (my son) Dinner tonight ! I had the Pan Seared Scallops, wife and daughter had Haddock Piccata, son had Seared Yellowfin Tuna. All EXCELLENT!! Our starters were Steamed PEI Mussels (House Specialty)
        With a ginger saffron cream, lemongrass, scallions, jalapeños, tomatoes, garlic, shallots & fines herbs AND TUNA AVOCADO, a timbale of fresh, diced, raw tuna, avocado & mint tossed in a fragrant marinade of galangal, garlic, shallots & crushed peanuts.

        Everything was great including the service. Recommend!!!

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          irwin Sep 12, 2010 01:54 PM

          GREAT
          Thank you

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      Dave B Sep 10, 2010 01:18 PM

      I haven't been to Jay's in a couple of years to feel comfortable making an absolute, authoritative statement about this, but in my opinion nice shorts and a collared shirt would be fine. Tasteful and clean never hurts - I just wouldn't go there in jogging shorts and a t-shirt, personally speaking.

      From the front page of their website: "The atmosphere is casually hip, with no pretense. Reservations encouraged. Open Seven nights a week."

      Downtown Portsmouth is an easy-going place, and even the better dining establishments are accustomed to casual attire, especially in the summer season. It's a town that caters to a large beach-going tourist/visitor element, and casual attire comes with the territory.

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        LeRique Sep 10, 2010 01:14 PM

        Casual, even by Northern New England standards.. Shorts definitely. fine, that is if its warm enough. Fun place.

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