Dive bar . Crap service. Decent food but would not go back . Overall just very average and junk bucket service

My husband and I have been coming here, periodically, over the years and usually enjoyed the fresh seafood. Last Sunday, we dragged our 30 yr old son here who would have preferred going elsewhere. After a not unexpected 30 minute wait (Sunday peak Summer) we...More

For those of you looking for real Maine seaside pub/grub...this is the place. Super cold beer and delicious food served up Maine style. If you want to mix with the locals and see what keeps people in Maine for life..J's epitomizes the simple delectable seaside...More

We've come here every year when we visit Portland while our kids are at camp. We only get the oyster, steamers, and beer, but it's so good. The staff is really friendly as well. It's a dive bar in every sense but so worth it.

Just as a lobster roll should be: toasted bun packed with lobster meat (no mayo, etc). Fun bar type atmosphere with good food and cold beer.

I was recommended this restaurant and was very apprehensive when o got there... The building isn't very nice and a little run downand out of date but clean... We had about an hour wait and you couldn't even have a drink or snack while you...More

We had a good dinner here Sat. night after a long wait. This place was crowded and had seating inside and out. There is a very large bar inside and an overflow of patrons standing by the bar. Our dinners were very good. I had...More

We had a long wait, as there were six of us on a Saturday night, but we truly enjoyed the food. Everyone was happy. The waitress was terrific and handled our food allergies extremely well.

So much fun sitting at the bar with the locals. Yes, J's is filled with locals. Usually a good sign, and certainly deserved in this instance. Freshest of oysters, mussels and clams. Delicious lobster rolls. Visited this restaurant twice in 4 days.

I've eaten a lot of seafood over the years and so many times it's over cooked but here at J's it was sweet, delicate and perfect. Not too salty either. Definitely will come back.