Jackie Ruddy
Google
We recently dined at Jays on Third and while the food was very good, it didn't quite knock our socks off. The main drawback was the portion sizes, which felt overpriced for what we received. Our server was attentive, very pleasant, and nice, but she lacked the detailed knowledge of another server who worked in the same area. Her explanation of the specials was brief, and she forgot to mention a particular special that we might have considered.
We ordered the ribeye entrée, which was excellent and prepared perfectly, and the halibut, which was tasty with a great presentation but disappointingly small for the price. The restaurant was full, and reservations were necessary, indicating its popularity. However, it’s worth noting that everything, including fresh bread and salads, comes with an additional charge. Typically, we don't eat much bread, but this time we did to avoid leaving hungry.
Overall, while the food quality was commendable, the pricing and portion sizes left something to be desired. This was our most expensive dinner while visiting the Jersey Shire. One of the highlights of our day is the place we choose for our evening meal. Great thought and preparation goes into coordinating and scheduling our dinner plans. Reservations are booked weeks in advance so we know where we are going. We choose high quality, upscale dining venues. This was our second visit to Jay’s in 3 years.