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Jay's Seafood Restaurant

225 E 6th St, Dayton, OH 45402-2836
937-222-2892
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Ranked #30 of 417 restaurants in Dayton
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Business, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
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Dayton, Ohio
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13 reviews 13 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

Jay's is a privately owned restaurant serving great seafood dishes. As an appetizer I love the crab cakes. The wild salmon is delicious, especially when topped with a bourbon sauce. The back bar is one of the most beautiful in the country. It's special to sit at the bar prior to a meal and enjoy a cocktail from their professional... More

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Dayton, OH
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56 reviews 56 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013

I hidden gem in Dayton, I have been several times and have greatly enjoyed my food each time. The atmosphere is cozy, and the wait on Sunday evenings is not long. Everything we have had has been delicious!

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Strongsville, OH
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16 reviews 16 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013 via mobile

Our party of 6 enjoyed an excellent meal here on a very busy Saturday night. The walleye special with morel mushrooms was outstanding, as was the service. The only negative was how close our table was to others. The place was packed yet the service remained noteworthy. All of the good parts made for a great time. Highly recommended.

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ohio
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11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

The Caesar salad was bland (and costs extra). Some of the seafood on the Fisherman's Platter was great-the fried oysters. But the catch of the day tasted absolutely like mush. It had obviously been frozen and thawed more than once. Other places in town have much fresher seafood including the Oakwood Club, C'est Tout and Meadowlark. I will never go... More

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North Canton, Ohio
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4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

Two of us for dinner - one had Monk Fish, I had Salmon on a Cedar plank. Both were excellent. So was the service. The wine list is very, very good - with several great and fair priced wines by the glass. Great menu with wide choices. Beautiful, turn of the century type dining area and bar.

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Detroit, Michigan
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64 reviews 64 reviews
50 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 March 2013

1st time herea relative took us, the place is cool. it has old style charm, original dark hand carved south american wood, and various seating areas. the bar is big, and so are the drinks! we obviously had seafood - shrimp cocktail, oysters on the half shell, ahi tuna, swordfish, and scallops at our table. everything was cooked to perfection,... More

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Dayton, Ohio
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19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Fresh, tasty and worth the money, if you have it. Be ready to spend some money, but it is worth every penny spent for the freshest seafood in the local area, with the homemade desserts. sometimes you have to wait to get in,but it is worth the wait too. service is outstanding and friendly too.

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Dayton, Ohio
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27 reviews 27 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 March 2013

Good service, good food as well. Had a salmon salad that I'm still craving a refill. Love the decor and atmosphere.

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Kettering, Ohio
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 February 2013

Jay's is our go-to place and has been for 25+ years. Great seafood; great wine list; SUPERB wine prices; great staff. The grilled rare tuna and the scotch soy scallops are my favorites. They have some wonderful monthly 3-course dinners that are a real bargain.

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Ohio
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 February 2013

You will be sure to enjoy delicious , fresh seafood in a beautiful historical Dayton restaurant. If you are visiting Dayton, make sure this restaurant is on your list.

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