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Jax Fish House - Boulder
Jax Fish House specializes in fresh seafood and friendly service. We offer a daily variety of oysters on the half shell, crab legs, and delicious seasonal dishes. Jax is an energetic, fun, and happening place to be on the west end of Pearl St in downtown Boulder.
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98 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 98 reviews
5 stars
(50)
4 stars
(31)
3 stars
(12)
2 stars
(5)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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- fit for foodies(50)
- hot spot(43)
- vibrant bar scene(43)
- neighborhood gem(40)
- special occasion(39)
- romantic(13)
Jax Fish House - Boulder Reviews List
Review 1 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food and service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My wife and I really enjoy dining at Jax for the seafood. This last visit was to celebrate our 39th wedding anniversary. We were treated royally even though we did not mention the special occasion. Will we go back? Absolutely!"
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 2 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Best calamari we've ever gad. Mango arugula salad great, delicious dressing. All the entrees were great, we had four. First time I ever had someone fillet a fish before my eyes for me. Everything was cooked to perfection. Key lime pie was delicious. Noise level is a little high. Our waitress was wonderful. Pricey."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 3 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Order th Gumbo ad Po Boy!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We loved thecocktails, the Green Gumbo, and th Shrimp and Sausauge Po Boy! Th Po Boy was awesome. We also sharedth Lobster Roll, which wa a bit bland, but overal, we ha d a gat time! Our waitstaff was wonderful - very professional."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband and I had a really great dinner here on a busy Friday night. We got there in time to enjoy a bit of their happy hour specials before it ended. I wish they could offer west coast oysters on their happy hour menu for $1.25, because the east coast ones were ok, but not briny enough for my taste. They were pretty bland. Anyway, the food overall was great and everything came to our table in the right amount of time. The service was a bit overzealous about clearing the table - our waiter cleared my husband's cocktail glass without asking if he was finished and he really wasn't. He also whisked away the wine list before we could stop him. Just little things like that, not a big deal, but it would have been nicer if the waiter had asked."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 5 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The service was excellent. The staff was attentive.
Our party tasted several dishes and enjoyed the variety. First time there, so no favorites at this time.
Even though it was noisy, we were able to converse and be heard.
Our birthday person was treated to a candle with dessert."
Our party tasted several dishes and enjoyed the variety. First time there, so no favorites at this time.
Even though it was noisy, we were able to converse and be heard.
Our birthday person was treated to a candle with dessert."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 6 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"From start to finish, amazing food and drink. We will be back for sure. I have always heard about Jax but for some reason I have never been. Now we know why they have won so many awards! A+ experience."
Dined on 4/29/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always a favorite! I take
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Always a favorite! I take the wait staff recomendations almost every time we go and they are always great!!!!"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 8 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Yummy, as always
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The beet salad was fresh and tasty and the grilled whole trout was flavorful. Fun and crazy atmosphere, and attentive service, as always."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 9 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I travel and Jax is One of
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I travel and Jax is One of my favorite restaurants, not just in Colorado, but anywhere. The fish is fresh and so well prepared. It is pricey, but for a special occasion, it is worth it."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 10 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Reserve front window seat
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great Oysters and fantastic Scallop dish!"
Dined on 04/10/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Birthday sucess
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food and service was absolutely outstanding! Our waiter, Jared, was very knowledgable. We never had an empty glass, the food was delicious, and we recieved a free slice of pie for the birthday girl. We will definitely be back!!!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 12 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
as usual, jax was great.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"as usual, jax was great. food and atmosphere are 2nd to none! Every time we go, we ask why we don't go more."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 13 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The best!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Jax is and has been my favorite restaurant in Boulder for the last15 years, even with so many great new restaurants."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 14 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very, very good
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a 5:00 reservation for four on a Friday. Was predictably very active and noisy upon arrival. Got seated maybe 10 minutes after 5:00 apparently due to a late-leaving party; no big deal. After getting seated near the rear of the restaurant, it was much quieter and the noise level was not really an issue, as many had predicted. Service was very good, though our waiter seemed to forget us for bits of time. The food was also very good; nice, cold beers and excellent oysters. Everyone's entrees were very good, including the lobster roll,
trout, scallops, and seared tuna. Desserts were excellent, including the beignets and keylime pie."
trout, scallops, and seared tuna. Desserts were excellent, including the beignets and keylime pie."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2005
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 15 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Jax's is high noise, high
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Jax's is high noise, high volume, very small, very expensive. The food is good, but not as great as they make it out to be. When we asked about the lobster, the waiter said, "We've been in business for 18 years - it's delicious and flown in fresh every day." Well, o.k., so we tried it. It was served lukewarm and kind of rubbery. Not worth the over $30 price. The ceviche was great, so was the bread. Good wines well matched to the food. Good, if abrupt, service. And mainly - NOISY, so loud you can hardly hear your dining partner. Fun, no doubt, to sit at the bar and eat oysters and drink beer - they probably do that best. I will try a less crowded seafood house next time - there are several wonderful ones in Denver."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, special occasion
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Review 16 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Very Pleasant Surprise
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A very pleasant surprise. Our table was ready at the reserved time, the staff was friendly, helpful and competent, Our server was delightful, informed & efficient without being intrusive and the food was wonderful. We will be back."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 17 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Stick with the seafood!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Ono was well prepared and plated nicely. Made the mistake of ordering a steak which was mostly fat and tough. Side items were very good but was disappointed that the quality of the beef was not better."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 18 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Jax's Rox!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Jax is by far the best seafood restaurant in Boulder with the freshest fish and oysters possibly in all of CO. The menu is always tied to the season and has yet to disappoint. Great food, service and environment."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2012
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 19 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Maybe it was a just a bad day
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The calamari was undercooked, and that was a redo, which they did without hesitation. For some reason, the oysters were not as good as they usually are, although it was nice to have them for half off. The mussel soup, the special for the day, was above average, but not quite to the quality that Jax has demonstrated in the past. Finally, a very minor quibble but not insignificant, the beer was $4 during Happy Hour, which is $1 more than it should be, in my estimate. Maybe it was just a bad day for the restaurant."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 20 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Jax never fails
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Jax never fails to satisfy. The oysters are fantastic, as are the mussels. On this particular happy hour visit, the noise level was much lower than usual despite the fact that the restaurant was full. We're coming back within the week, and bringing some folks for their first visit to Jax."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was an outstanding seafood
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was an outstanding seafood experience. The oysters were fresh and delicious and the crab trio was worth the money we spent. Can't wait to go back!"
Dined on 03/17/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 22 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
what a delight to encounter
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"what a delight to encounter such superb seafood here in boulder! thank you thank you - wes and dicksie sandifer"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, hot spot
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Review 23 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We were disappointed in the
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were disappointed in the food unfortunately. The mussels were bland, the lobster in the lobster roll rubbery, but the scallops were good. We expected everything to be a lot more tasty given Jax reputation. We also thought the prices were high but that is how Boulder is now. Sorry we don't have better things to say."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2013
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Review 24 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Founding chef Dave Query has
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Founding chef Dave Query has created a community altar honoring fish and local produce in top form.
We loved this place; everything from our ultra-friendly attentive server, cozy ambiance, delectable seafood and local f(l)are.
Best of luck in Denver; they're lucky to have you!"
We loved this place; everything from our ultra-friendly attentive server, cozy ambiance, delectable seafood and local f(l)are.
Best of luck in Denver; they're lucky to have you!"
Dined on 03/10/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 25 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First visit to Jax Boulder!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My first visit to Jax in Boulder and it was a great experience. The food was exceptional and the service was exemplary! Really a great evening!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
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Review 26 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Jax has always been one of
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Jax has always been one of our favorites in Boulder. This dinner didn't live up to what I've come to expect and enjoy at Jax. We waited close to an hour and a half for a table (the hostess admitted to forgetting about us) and the servers made us feel less like guests and more of an annoyance. The food was great but not the experience. There are so many gems in Boulder...we'll be spending our evenings out in a more enjoyable setting."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 27 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This place was a little spendy,but
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This place was a little spendy,but it was enjoyable and had a great envirorment,The food was good and the service was super.Thanks for a great time."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 28 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great overall the scallops
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"great overall the scallops were a bit too salty"
Dined on 02/27/2013
2006
Special Features: romantic
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Review 29 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Entrees, though delicious,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Entrees, though delicious, were rather more "nouvelle cuisine" than in the past."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 30 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Jax used to be one of our
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Jax used to be one of our favorite places to go ion Boulder but we were quite disappointed with our last visit. First, they were out of the oysters that we ordered and the waiter up-sold us on the replacement. Then we they were out of the wine that we wanted and we were again up-sold. The entrees were average at best. I had the pasta Neri and I think it had two pieces of calamari in the whole dish and it was way over-spiced. My daughter had the tuna, which used you to be their best dish, and it was bland, bland, bland. We ended up plunking down about $300 for the 4 of us, which was way too much for what we got. I guess we will have to find another favorite fish restaurant in Boulder."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2008
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Review 31 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Jax is always outstanding.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I brought my mother to Jax while she was visiting me in Boulder, "Mom, Jax is a MUST". The times I have been to Jax before have been absolutely amazing, this occasion included. The waiter was absolutely outstanding, constantly checking in with us and making our night even more enjoyable. My mother and I had PLENTY of oysters, but oh my god, they were so worth it. Their seafood is always exceptional. My friend ordered the catfish which was blackened and just delicious. I was born and raised from the Midwest. I am usually pretty picky about my catfish and how it is cooked..let me just say that I would honestly come back and order the catfish again. We came during a snow storm while business was slow and Jax was just as wonderful as ever."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 32 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Menu is creative, fish is
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Menu is creative, fish is great, energy is high, prices are reasonable. Not the place for dinner conversation, so you have to be there for the food and energy."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies
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Review 33 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Another happy experience at
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Another happy experience at the ever-reliable Jax. Enjoyed sturgeon, perfectly done; my husband had the lobster roll which looked huge; we shared the appetizer trio (okay); and had a fine date night. The bartender was able to make my "special" Mercedes Martini (I brought the recipe)!"
Dined on 02/21/2013
2004
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 34 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
It's All Good!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"love it! Can't go wrong here if you like fish or seafood."
Dined on 02/21/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 35 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Our first trip here and it was great. The food was delicious from star to finish: calamari, Caesar salad, seared tuna and then an apple crisp dessert. All was amazing and we can't wait to go back!"
Dined on 02/20/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 36 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Awesome!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My husband and I love Jax Fish House. It's our favorite place for special occasions. The food is always fabulous and the service is outstanding. I can't wait to go back!"
Dined on 02/20/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 37 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Inventive menu, well prepared
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Inventive menu, well prepared with extraordinary service. We'll be back for sure!"
Dined on 02/20/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 38 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Excellent food, EXTREMELY CRAMPED
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food and service has been excellent on three separate visits over 5 years. Restaurant each visit was EXTREMELY CRAMPED AND UNCOMFORTABLE. Tables set parallel approximately 8" apart. Very noisy, easier to have conversation with stranger sitting shoulder to shoulder to you than with your dinner partner. In my opinion, at least triple or more the density of diners than any other restaurant I've seen in 40 years of eating in most every restaurant to come and go in Boulder. Would come much more often, and pay higher price, if space had some atmosphere and comfort rather than feeling packed like a rush hour subway car. This dinner was weekend evening after Valentines Day, but other visits ahve been weeknites, with same cramped experience"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2006
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Review 39 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Hopping place, even at 5:30
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Hopping place, even at 5:30 PM on Friday. Seated right away. Server was "perfect", making sure we knew we were appreciated! (and did so without emoting) Food is always top notch here, seafood with an eclectic twist. This restaurant, and JAX in LODO are our favorite seafood places in the metro area."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 40 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not the best experience
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Our family of 3 was in Boulder and I made reservation to a few restaurants in town way in advance. Day before we confirmed reservation and 2 hours before our dinner time got a call from Jax for another confirmation. It didn't really help to get a table on time. We were waiting for 40 min to be seated. The restaurant is really small and there is no place to wait, so we were just standing at the entrance with people bumping into us and hostess talking on the phone and looking at us without any enthusiasm.
We ordered grilled trout and it was very good. Drinks (I had absolute martini) were mediocre- not very cold and olives were laying on the bottom of the glass. There were no "atmosphere" to speak of and service wasn't very attentive"
We ordered grilled trout and it was very good. Drinks (I had absolute martini) were mediocre- not very cold and olives were laying on the bottom of the glass. There were no "atmosphere" to speak of and service wasn't very attentive"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2012
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Review 41 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We come to Jax on a regular
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We come to Jax on a regular basis. For being over a thousand miles from the closest ocean, their oysters are fantastic. It is a casual place with delicious food and a great feel to the place. It reminds me of the oyster bars on the east coast."
Dined on 02/12/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Review 42 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I was disappointed
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I had been looking forward to going to Jax after reading about it and hearing about it from friends, but I was disappointed. There was nothing wrong, but it was overpriced and not particularly special. My husband and I shared 6 of the cooked oyster starters. They were not all that great and overpriced at $3.50 a piece. Our friends shared a salad that looked good, although they did not comment one way or the other. Among the four of us we had two orders of the sea scallop special and two orders of the trout special. They were tasty, but I thought that three scallops was a very small main course serving. The whole trout was quite good and the kale side was very good. What little liquor we consumed was very expensive."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 43 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great place, yummy food, only
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great place, yummy food, only problem was quantity versus price. One tiny crabcake should not ever happen, ever."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2011
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Review 44 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
As always, Jax was a hit with
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As always, Jax was a hit with out-of-towners, and of course, for us already here."
Dined on 02/04/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 45 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
If you got the cabbage, try it
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was disappointed that we had to wait for our table after making a reservation. Then we had a two-top smack in the middle of the restaurant, not 12 inches from the next table. Not exactly the ambiance I was looking for on this special date. It also was quite noisy so it was hard to have a conversation without shouting, and with the couple 12 inches from us at the next table, I didn't really want to do that.
The food was terrific and well balanced. The wine list could benefit from an update.
But when all is said and done, after dropping $140, and only $22 of it was for a 1/2 bottle of wine, I felt a bit ripped off."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 46 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food as always enjoyable.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food as always enjoyable. The fact that the tables are jammed into a very small space and the high energy level will make us think before returning. Just too crowded."
Dined on 01/07/2013
2004
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Review 47 for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved it! Service and food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Loved it! Service and food were fantastic."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Jax Fish House - Boulder
Based on the average of (51) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic