J's Oyster Bar
Seafood Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Portland, Portland
"The lobster stew is delicious and the drinks are notoriously strong."(9 Tips)
"Seriously fresh seafood and excellent lobster roll."(18 Tips)
"Bucket of steamer clams are amazing!"(5 Tips)
"Free oysters in February makes February the best month all year!"(32 Tips)
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Marisa Torrieri BloomSeptember 16, 2012The outdoor views of the waterfront are great, but I found the crab roll to be only so-so. Clams, however, are a must.
Justin EllisSeptember 4, 2010Do they have some of the best seafood in town? Sure. But the bar is old school. Order a drink and mind your manners with the staff
Mary HutchinsonAugust 14, 2013This is the real deal. Forget all those tourist traps. J's is open year 'round.
Erik NelsonNovember 9, 2010Drink the Pinot Noir rather than the Cabernet... But DO have the Lobster and steamers! Great place! Love it.- Ana MontesSeptember 16, 2011Holysh*t. Ive had lobster in 3 places up here but this one is the beat ! Lobster dinner w steamed clams..yum....
Liam K.October 18, 2011This place is a total fisherman's hangout, one of a kind, and you can't beat twelve oysters for twelve dollars
Free Oysters from 4-6 ( I don't know what days of the week they do this but I was there on a Monday )
J's Hat Trick: A lobster roll, a bowl of lobster stew, and a spicy Bloody Mary.
Lynnelle WilsonJuly 29, 2010Love this place. When it's real busy the bar is real slow. Have patience.
Liz MackJuly 26, 2017Soups are microwaved! Clam chowder was bland. Steamers good but overpriced. There's got to be better places around.
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The pearl of the waterfront and Portland and Maine's premier oyster locale. Good food, good drinks, and good people in a unique waterfront atmosphere!
Open until Midnight (Show more)
- Mon–Sat
- 11:30 AM–12:30 AM
- Sun
- Noon–Midnight
(207) 772-4828
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 8.2
"Great food, we lucked out but it can get crowded, quickly. But definitely worth it."
Jeff E - 9.4
"Fantastic fish & chips! Huge portion with fried fingerling potatoes instead of traditional fries."
Portland Old Port - 7.5
"Food is absolutely delicious, the people are super friendly, the staff is great and the prices are very affordable. If you are in Portland, you must come here!"
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- 7.6
"Good local beer. We always stop here when we're in Portland. They have a mug club if you're a local and I am partial to the copper bar top as far as aesthetics go."
Adelyn - 9.0
"Perhaps the best beer bar in Maine (which says a lot!). Tap-list is unreal - so well balanced between quality locals and obscure, though well curated, imports."
Ian Covey - 8.4
"Try eat in the dining room. The view was awesome and waitress was super friendly. Stuffed & baked lobster was delicious and huge."
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