J’s Oyster

Category: Seafood restaurant in Portland, Maine

Address: 5 Portland Pier, Portland, ME 04101, USA

Phone: +12077724828

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 11:30AM–10:30PM

Tuesday: 11:30AM–10:30PM

Wednesday: 11:30AM–10:30PM

Thursday: 11:30AM–10:30PM

Friday: 11:30AM–10:30PM

Saturday: 11:30AM–10:30PM

Reviews

Jacky Wong

Apr 23, 2022

Staff was super friendly. He made the visit very comfortable and warm. The space is relatively small but reminds me of a small boat and it feels very authentic. We ordered the lobster dinner, we were pleasantly surprised that it came with clams also. The lobster was pretty big and had plenty of juicy meat. The clams however was very sandy. Even after the rinse it was tough not to get a mouth full of sand with each bite. I wouldn't recommend the crab roll because it wasn't seasoned enough. But the lobster meal was a win for us.

Yessenia Alyousef

Apr 10, 2022

The oysters were so fresh and delightful. I came in just for them and it was worth it. I was told this is as local as it gets as this place has been here for a long time. It is a very small place. Limited seating inside and also the bar area has seating. I was by myself so I got seated right away in the bar area. I am not going to take away stars because to be the honest the oysters are worth every one of them but the waitress at the bar didn’t even asked me for a drink. Not even offered me a glass of water. I understand they are very busy and limited personnel available to take care of people coming in. So don’t expect Top of the line service just go in and enjoy the oysters.

Arman Shoraka

Mar 14, 2022

Recommendation from a local bartender, after giving up on finding reasonable prices downtown. J’s came through. Lobster roll was well made and that’s during off season. But truthfully the oysters are amazing, huge, very flavorful and shucked right in front of you. Get the blueberry ale with your meal! Can’t wait to come back during summer!

Christopher Regets

Sep 12, 2021

The bartender here was awesome! She let me try some of the different local beers, even tho I don't think that was supposed to be an option. And they have the best oysters I've ever had! Clams were really good as well. Lobster and lobster roll were great deals and were delicious too. Highly recommended to come here!

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Questions & Answers

Is this place still in business?

Tj Bressette | Aug 18, 2019
Hugh | Aug 18, 2019

Damn right.

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How do I get a J's Red Hat?

Fred Squire | Aug 17, 2021
Matthew Brickel | Aug 17, 2021

Ask nicely

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Is your bouillabaisse made to order?

Sam Lucas | Aug 18, 2018
Von Mclaughlin | Jul 18, 2022

Great

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Is this place open right now?

Bethany Card | Aug 17, 2021
Von Mclaughlin | Jul 18, 2022

Awesome

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Is this open year-round?

Randi Myers | Aug 18, 2018
Narūnas Bukauskas | Aug 18, 2018

Yeah! Absolutely recommend!

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Will they be doing free oyster during happy hrs in February? M- f ?

suzanne lacroix | Feb 18, 2022
Von Mclaughlin | Jul 18, 2022

Awesome

Are you open on Monday's

Gail Perry | Jan 19, 2022
Von Mclaughlin | Jul 18, 2022

Great

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Do you have t-shirts?

sandy evans | Dec 20, 2021
Von Mclaughlin | Jul 18, 2022

Great

Do you have a date that you are going to open in April 2021?

Tensy mcdonald | Aug 17, 2021
Von Mclaughlin | Jul 18, 2022

Great

Is this place closed due to covid 19 ?

Ocean State Painting | Aug 17, 2021
Von Mclaughlin | Jul 18, 2022

Boredom

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We wanna come to our fav spot in our fav city in July.wondered what the status is.?

Joseph Dorr Dorr | Aug 17, 2020
Von Mclaughlin | Jul 18, 2022

Not fun

Are you sure it is open?

Pete Campbell | Aug 17, 2020
Von Mclaughlin | Jul 18, 2022

Boredom

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Do you open July 4th?

SANG LEE | Aug 18, 2019
Von Mclaughlin | Jul 18, 2022

Nice

Do you allow pets in the outdoor seating area?

Will Lee | Aug 18, 2019
sheri mcgough | Aug 18, 2019

There's outside seating. It's not very big though. We were just there last week. I would say you most likely can. I saw it everywhere else.

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Do you take reservations?

Chrystal V. Walter | Aug 18, 2019
Von Mclaughlin | Jul 18, 2022

Hide

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Is there convenient parking?

David Newman | Aug 18, 2019
D Mayfield | Aug 18, 2019

Yes. Paid lot right next door

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Do we have a happy hour and if so what days and what are the hours

Todd Coons | Aug 18, 2018
Orlando PonceErazo | Aug 18, 2019

Yes they do.

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How late can you get dinner til?

Tanja Kennedy | Aug 18, 2018
Joel Mort | Aug 18, 2018

Pretty late. At least a bar menu until midnight or 1230am.

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Do they still give out free oysters for the opening season

Rebecca Page | Aug 18, 2018
Lorelle Courtois | Aug 18, 2018

Yes free oysters on Sundays

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