Elevated | Intentional | Salmon Elevated - This is one of the more elevated dining experiences on the island. From the moment you walk in, you can tell the restaurant is designed for people looking for something a little more special than a casual meal. It strikes a nice balance between upscale and comfortable, making it equally suited for a romantic date night, celebrating a special occasion, or enjoying a more refined dinner with friends or family. The atmosphere feels polished without being overly formal. Intentional - Everything about the restaurant feels thoughtfully designed. The menu is curated rather than overwhelming, with dishes that seem carefully crafted instead of trying to be everything to everyone. The dining room layout also deserves credit. The tables are spaced in a way that gives you privacy while still maximizing the room. Servers move through the restaurant with ease, and you never feel like you're bumping into other guests or having conversations on top of one another. It's clear that attention was paid to both the guest experience and the overall flow of the restaurant. Salmon - I ordered the salmon, and it was one of the highlights of the evening. The fish was cooked perfectly--tender, flaky, and moist--with an Asian-inspired seasoning that added plenty of flavor without overpowering the salmon itself. The accompanying sides complemented the dish well and created a balanced meal. What surprised me most was the portion size. At a restaurant with this level of presentation, I expected a smaller serving, but the portion was generous and left me completely satisfied. I would absolutely order it again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting. Pro tip: Make a reservation, especially during peak dinner hours or weekends. It has the feel of a place people choose for special occasions, so tables can fill up quickly. Pro tip: Come dressed for the atmosphere. While there isn't a strict dress code, business casual or date-night attire fits the vibe and helps make the experience feel complete read more

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Had a great time at Jay's. Our servers were Matt and Rocco. They knew the menu, made great recommendations, were attentive, and very accommodating to special requests. There are a lot of gluten free options. Place is somewhat small, more on the casual side. read more

The food was delicious. Our waitress was excellent. Very attentive and pleasant. Love this place. read more

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Wish I could give this place 6 stars! Very professional and delicious and it's BYOB! We had pretty much one of everything on the menu and loved it all. The spare ribs are great, the burrata with beets is light and flavorful and all the entrees were wonderful. Do yourself a favor and make a reservation at Jay's! read more

Hmmm, a mixed experience. We really enjoy the atmosphere and ambiance. Love the BYOB. I especially appreciate their first come gets the best available table approach. Service by Dana was very good. We began sharing the spare rib appetizer. Perfect for two and delicious. Unfortunately the kitchen brought our appetizer and first course all at the same time. Since the first course was cold it was ok. The first course was gazpacho (fine but chunky) and a New Jersey tomato and hearts of palm salad. The salad was a work of art and delicious. Possibly one of the best tomato salads I have had. It took a very long time until the entrees arrived. Unfortunately they were not really worth the wait. The scallops were fine, but nothing special. The off menu blackened tuna was bland (the highlight was the wasabi potatoes) and honestly disappointing, especially for the price. read more

Jay's on Third is a delightful surprise in Stone Harbor. This BYOB gem offers a unique blend of Asian-inspired flavors with a touch of American comfort food. The menu focuses on seasonal ingredients. The scallop dish of the day was amazing with autumnal flavors. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, perfect for a romantic dinner or a casual night out with friends. If you're looking for a memorable dining experience in Stone Harbor, Jay's on Third is a definite must-visit. Tips Make a reservation BYOB read more

Incredible pad Thai!!! Service is good - everyone is very friendly, but had to ask 4 times for some ice for our water. We also got the peach and burrata salad which was fantastic but we come for the pad Thai! read more

Jay's on Third - Vegetarian pad Thai - Asian Fusion Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

At the shore you have run into all the same menus and stale tourist meal ideas. As said in Ratatouille, you want to enjoy a dish of perspective. Jays over years has delivered his perspective delivering dishes that captivate your idea of what dish could taste like without all the thrills and focusing on well plated and fresh ingredients. The environment reflects this with the relaxed dining room with lowfi funk music filling the room. The staff is attentive and friendly. It's a staple to Stone Harbor and classic that will have you coming. Back every year. read more

This place is one of the best restaurants we've been to in years! The menu is very eclectic to please any type of eater or food restriction. Every dish was prepared to perfection. Our apps were tuna tacos( crispy little treasures), corn and crab fritters( sweet and pillowy).. Our entrees were the swordfish and halibut which were declared " the best I've ever had". I had a soft shell crab foo my entree and since it was a special appetizer, my server suggested sides of coconut rice and daily veg. It was perfection! The server was knowledgeable and so personable, which can make or break a meal. The only downside was the noise. At 8:15 you couldn't hear anything. Luckily the place emptied out in about 30 mins. And we were again able to converse. I will return again and again but right at opening time or 8:30 ish. Don't miss this little treasure! read more

Beautiful ambiance. Service was great. Tried to schedule a same day reservation on line but Resi didn't show availability until 8:15. Called them but didn't leave a message, they saw I called and called me. Matt was great and got us in much earlier. The tuna sashimi appetizer was delicious but only enough for one person. The swordfish entree was outstanding, perfectly seasoned with the citrus sauce. The bone in pork chop special was dry and very little flavor. I gave a piece of the pork to my husband he didn't eat it either. The side dishes; broccoli rabe and mashed cauliflower were very good. I mentioned it to the server and she said other people told her it was good. I didn't ask for nor offered a replacement. We have eaten at Jays before and this is the first bad meal. read more

Start with the sticky ribs and oysters of the day.....Share the shrimp pad Thai or not - delicious. Best Halibut, so flavorful as is the octopus - tender and dressed with fresh ingredients - a must. Bring a bottle of wine and enjoy a meal you will remember with a smile. read more

As good as ever but prices have gone ballistic! Everything seems to have gone up maybe 30% or so. We'll go back but less often.

COVID conscience even for takeout, you call in your order and when ready for pickup they expect you to wear a mask. This was more than fine with us. Our shared meal was for 4 adults and 2 children. Everything we had was delicious from the Short Rib Fried Rice and the Sweet Crab Fried Rice to the Brusselini and the perfectly cooked Halibut with Risotto. Everything had a nice delicate flavor and was enjoyed by all. The bill for all of the above (2Halibut) was around $138. Very interesting menu that you should check out. read more

Jay's on Third - Short Rib Fried Rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

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Absolutely Delicious!!!! I took my friend here for her birthday dinner and this restaurant was great. I stopped in earlier in the day to see if they could accommodate a last minute reservation as our other plans fell through. Thankfully, they were able to squeeze us in. At the same time I inquiried about recommendations from the menu and they were more than happy to share their suggestions which included the scallops, halibut and shrimp pad thai. I thought it was odd to have pad thai on their menu however they explained that the head chef uses a family recipe that is absolutely delicious. Later that evening we were not disappointed. We shared a blackened, seared rare tuna appetizer (cooked perfectly) with a light pineapple and mango salsa that was absolutely delicious. My friend had the hibachi salmon and I tried the shrimp pad thai. I've eaten plenty of pad thai in my life and I have to say this was the best I've ever had and I'm so glad for the recommendation and the chefs personal family recipe! The service was fantastic and our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu so we felt very well taken care of. I'm so glad we ate at Jay's - we were on the fence because of a couple of negative reviews about price and portion size however I can tell you the portions were very good and prices were reasonable. If you haven't tried Jay's on Third go check it out! You will definitely enjoy it. read more

Consistency is super hard to come by when you're looking for what will be "your spot" down the shore. Jays on Third, is definitely "my spot". Every single time I have a reservation here I am NEVER disappointed. The food is finger licking good + the service is always wonderful. Here's a few staples I highly recommend: - Seasonal Gazpachos are always a HIT - Sticky Spare Ribs, OMG!! So good! - Local Scallops over Risotto, Beautiful + Delicious! - Shrimp Pad Thai, the staple entree to order! Jays on Third is BYOB, so bring some wonderful premixed cocktails or a few bottles of wine and you are GUARANTEED a wonderful evening! Enjoy! read more

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No kids that's great! Thank you. We go to Jays several times a year. The food and service are good. The place is cozy and friendly. The last time we went we forgot wine. I said, damn I will go get one. The waitress quickly got the manager and the manager, somehow had a bottle delivered to our table side from Fred's in minutes. I don't want to tell anyone how good the place is. It is hard enough to get a reservation. And yes it is nice not having noisy kids around us. read more

Holy smokes.. compliments to the chef and the kitchen. The Pad Thai was just a morsel to get those taste buds rolling; then the special of the night, Ahi Tuna. Others ordered Halibut, Salmon & Scallops.. no one was disappointed. Service was spot on.. attentive, courteous and everyone was happy. Such a wonderful evening. read more

The food portions are VERY SMALL. The food is very bland. The Caesar salad had very little dressing and was very plain. My sister-in-law is a vegetarian and had a difficult time finding anything on the menu. Finally the server suggested something and the chef made it. It was not good at all (I even tasted it). The server saw my sis in law did not eat any of her food and I even said "I'm sorry the food is very bland and she didn't even eat hers". Nothing was taken off the bill, NOTHING! The peanut butter and jelly dessert is terrible also. This place is extremely overpriced I honestly do not like leaving such negativity, but it is warranted. read more

Jay's on Third - Outdoor dining - Asian Fusion Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

this place is an awesome spot. The staff and the decor was so inviting. I had the shrimp tempura as an entrée. It was delicious. The rest of my party dishes from all over the menu. I have to say that everybody was thrilled with what they got. I highly recommend stopping here for a bubbly date night or just catch up with someone you love. read more

Absolutely the best restaurant on 7 mile Island. Food, service and atmosphere are the best. Love sitting by the windows. Not dark and cramped like other spots. The salmon, tempura shrimp and pad Thai are favorites. read more

It has taken me a long time to write a review for Jay's. In fact, we have been going here roughly 10 years and quite frankly, I always hope that "next year" will be better and it never is. At the end of our meal this past week, my wife and I looked at each other and said, "Remind me again why we keep coming here?" First issue is the very high, out of line prices compared to what you actually get on your plate. I don't mind paying a premium, in fact I often and gladly pay N.Y. Steakhouse prices. BUT, I expect to get what I pay for. This past week I had something called "Reef & Beef" which was a medallion sized filet and 4 teensy weensy shrimp. Nearly $60! The sauce on the beef was quite tasty, but these folks have some nerve charging that price and it shows quite a sense of entitlement on the part of the owners. Take a look at some of the photos of the food here on Yelp to get an idea of the not cheap, kindergarten portions. And at these prices, they have the nerve to send around awkward kids, with a breadbasket, asking you the customer, which one you want. How about a breadbasket full of bread, with butter and/or olive oil for THE TABLE???? I'm sure you could afford it. This is standard, even at chains like Olive Garden for goodness sakes. But possibly the biggest flaw is the consistently amateurish, uncoordinated service. Appetizers should arrive at the same time, not 20 minutes removed from one another. Oh yeah, you should not have to ask your server to check on the missing app's. I should not have to ask my server for utensils. Servers should check back with the table periodically and not disappear into the ether once your order is taken. We have experienced ridiculously long delays and lag times between appetizers and entree's at this place. We have ordered dessert that literally never came. Once we ordered 2 bottles of sparkling water that never came....actually, allow me to correct myself - they came as we were paying the check!! Inexcusable for an establishment that charges N.Y. prices and tries to come off as a high end dining experience. Shame on us for hanging on so long. This year will be the last time we offer our patronage to this place. Good riddance Jay's. read more

Love Jay's on Third! Best Pad Thai I've ever had. Has been a favorite for years now. Never disappoints. Everything we have tried has always been delicious. Love that it is BYOB read more

I never write a review but this restaurant is a gem and I wanted to share how much we loved this place. The hostess/owner was fabulous. She was on it and very accommodating! The food was amazing. We had the ribs to start and then for entrees had the scallops and pad thai. We were so impressed that we ate here for both of our only date nights on vaca where we could sneak away for a couple of hours. Cheers to the owner and chef. You made both nights very special. Hope to enjoy again soon. read more

Jay's on Third - Ribs (there are 4 but snapped a pic after the fact) - Asian Fusion Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

My husband and I went at the beginning of July (was lucky to get a reservation a few days in advance). Food and service were excellent! Will definitely consider going back during a future visit to Stone Harbor. read more

They assume you are paying with a credit card and charge 3.25%. Number one ask if you are paying with a card. Number two charge the appropriate amount to pay for your expenses. Food was not great service was fabulous Very loud read more

Stone Harbor is a family town but this restaurant does not like children. We were a party of 8 people plus a high chair. The hostess was extremely rude and told us to watch our volume (referring to our 10 month old). They told us that they were expecting a full house. It was 5:15! Our baby was not unreasonably loud at all. I politely told the hostess as we were leaving that we felt very unwelcome. She just told me her name and that she was the GM. No apology or backing down. $800 later, we really felt very unwelcome. Avalon owners and will never come back. Telling everyone we know. read more

Great place to dine BYOB which is nice Service was a little off but the food made up for it

Jamie the manager insulted our entire family. We brought our 10 month old at 5pm and he made a little bit of noise not annoying any other patrons and this woman told us he was upsetting other people and we should be aware of his behavior. We told her a child was joining for dinner. Do not dine here if you have children or enjoy the accompaniment of children. PLEASE DO NOT DINE HERE. JAMIE RUINED OUR EXPERIENCE. read more

All I have to say is WOW!!! This restaurant has the best service and the most AMAZING DELICIOUS FOOD!!! Spectacular presentation!!! Each dish has a unique flavor that opens your tastebuds and awaken your senses. Found out the chef is Jason Hippen and if you've never heard of him...he's worth a trip to Stone Harbor. Our waiter Dominic was knowledgeable and charming!!!! read more

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Jay's is a superb dining experience in Stone Harbor. A cozy little byob on Ocean Drive, Jay's offers a delicious meal, attentive waitstaff, and an always friendly and welcoming hostess. Some of my favorites on the menu are the sticky spare ribs, beet salad with burrata, brusselini salad, steamed catch (a must try!!) and shrimp pad Thai. I love the Thai- flair on flavors; so good! I highly recommend making a reservation for a lovely dinner at Jay's. read more

Delicious! Had the salmon and the Brussel sprouts/broccoli. Recommend both. Make sure you book your reservation way in advance because they book up fast read more

We've been to Jay's On Third every Summer season, at least once. With COVID, it's become our takeout place of choice since May for their awesome pad thai. Last night, we went with another couple to actually eat there! Wonderful meal and experience. From the beet salad to the tomato and prosciutto salad to the chilled coup with crumbled crab and coconut broth as ours appetizers...to the pork chop special, halibut and surf and turf, we all loved our dining experience! The only reason, I'm not giving it 5 Stars is that the cheesecake special for desert was just ok. We will definitely be back again this season. read more

Although we've been visiting the Jersey shore for many years, this was our first time to Jay's. It's a BYOB, so make sure to bring your favorite wine along! The food is the real star here. We started with the Little Gem Caesar and beet salad. The Caesar dressing was perfectly balanced--not too heavy on any of the ingredients. A lot going on in the beet salad, but the flavors work so well together. Red and yellow beets, burrata, sugar snap peas and a strawberry vinaigrette. What more could you ask for? For our entrees, we ordered the teriyaki-glazed salmon and a swordfish special. The salmon was flaky and delicious, but it's the glaze that really makes the dish sing. A salsa consisting of green tomatoes, peaches and corn accompanied the swordfish. I was starting to get full, but I finished the whole thing! Others have commented about small portions at Jay's. I'm really shocked to read that because it's the opposite of our experience. We could have ordered one salad and one entree between us and would have been satisfied. But we wanted to try a variety from the menu and there was more than plenty of food. In fact, we had to skip dessert, which wasn't easy to do! Last but not least, I need to compliment our waiter, Dominic. He was so friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. He made sure these Jay's newbies had a fantastic time. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Delightful host Mary and restauranteur Anne have set the stage for dynamic dining atmosphere. Friendly faces of the FOH, meet and great all who come through the door with a beautiful smile. A great location for a intimate date night or a small party, it was packed for Saturday night during the low season, reservations are suggested. Corner location on 3rd and 98th in Stone Harbor NJ. The seasonal menu has a mix and match of different cuisines with elements of classic American favorites. I tasted the filet mignon, the most coveted cut. The meat was crispy on the outside and had a perfectly cooked tender inside. I ordered the fresh halibut, the filet was dense with a firm texture and a Asian style sauce. Excellent table service, BYOB was a hit for our small party. Also got a chance to meet the BOH, Jay is co-owner and master chef behind this great Cape May County restaurant. Must go back to Stone Harbor NJ during the hotter months to enjoy the beach. read more

Jay's on Third - Halibut - Asian Fusion Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

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I'd like to preface this review with the fact that Jay's food is always delicious and creative. We make it a point to eat there whenever we are in Stone Harbor. Our experience last night left a lot to be desired. We got there and they did accommodate seating us a bit earlier than our reservation time. They do not rush you through dinner, so we ordered and shortly received our appetizer and salad. Then we sat and sat and sat for at least one half hour before our wait person came to the table to inform me there was a miss count on the entree prime rib and they no longer had that available. Said it had never happpended before (like that makes it any better for me). I reordered which resulted in another half hour wait until we had our entrees. I had ordered the filet and it was way undercooked. So that was sent back again. I get mistakes happpen, but there was no apology, no attention from the manager, no offer to reduce the price of the dinner entree. Not even the token would you like a free dessert (which we didnt get desert). This is a more expensive restaurant but you would not have known that by the customer service. Good food is half of a good restaurant , but good customer service which there was none of, is a very big other Half! read more

Jay's on Third was recommended to us so we went while in tow and we were blown away. We brought some wine for me, beer for him, and had the most outrageously delicious and beautifully plated meals. I am a pad Thai connoisseur, and this was, without a doubt, the BEST pad Thai I've ever had. We also shared steak which was phenomenal. The service was also outstanding. It was worth every penny for our anniversary dinner, and when we are in town again, we will definitely return! read more

Jay's on Third - Pad Thai - larger serving than what it appears to be! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Stone Harbor, New Jersey

We went there for dinner last night, From the moment we walked in to the moment we left had a wonderful time, the staff was very friendly, Our server treated us very well and could not do enough for us, the food was delicious, We had the Shrimp Tempura for the first course,second course we had Hibachi Grilled Salmon & Shrimp Pad Thai..... one of the owners (Ann ) took the time to come over to chat a bit which I thought was nice.... Highly recommend if you are staying down the shore ( we were staying in Cape May ) read more

My boyfriend and I went here a month or two ago and left with a full and happy belly. Although the dishes were pricey and had small proportions, it was all worth the price. The cool thing about this place is that the menu is constantly changing so your curiosity also pulls you back and to see what is new. This place is perfect for celebrating a special occasion! read more

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Food was marvelous. Service was excellent; server went the extra mile to meet our needs. Get the duck!

The hostess was so rude from the time we walked in. She was put out because we had a newborn with a small stroller. Told us we had to leave the stroller outside and hold the baby during the meal. We were seated at a table in the corner. The stroller was able to be tucked away and not be in the way. Our dinner took over an hour. Once the food arrived it was delicious. We will never go back because the hostess was unwelcoming and boarder line brutish. If you have children this restaurant is not for you. read more