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    Sea Jax Tavern

    4.3 (247 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Bars, American
    Closed 4:30 pm - 10:00 PM

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    SEA JAX TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Shot of the bar as I sampled the drafts and waited for my table
    Dan S.

    Fun place packed on a Wednesday night I sat at the bar and waited for our table. Very helpful staff nice selections of drafts. Bartender offered me a sample which I was glad I did not care for it. We got our table before promised and the server was prompt and efficient. We had the coconut shrimp and a burger. The shrimp was very good and I love the dipping sauce. So much that I forgot to get a picture. I really like the fun filled atmosphere everyone was have a great time.

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    Gloria Z.

    I just added Sea Jax Tavern to my carefully curated Yelp collection called "Best of the Best." It was a fantastic experience today, 5 shining stars for ambience, service, food, drink, bathrooms, even parking. This place has such a nautical atmosphere, from the portholes to the wood planks to the furnishings. The aroma from the kitchen will have you salivating! We sat at the bar and were served by Amy, who was also handling some tables, which she skillfully managed without the bar ever feeling abandoned. I had a feeling on receiving her warm welcome that she was going to be great and she excelled in every area- friendly, cheerful, polite, prompt, attentive and appropriately conversational. She offered samples from the mega-extensive beer list --something like 25 taps. I chose a refreshing fruity brew called Boozy Orange Soda which was probably the most delicious beer I've ever tasted. Amy suggested serving it on ice which was great! My husband had a Truth Bomb from Rheingeist which was like original Truth to the 10th power. I wanted to order so many things on the menu and settled on the Fish and Chips and an added side of their pasta salad. That had a perfect vinegar zing and was colorful and fun to eat. The cod filet was flaky and had a perfect breading, not too thick and just the right amount of crisp. The fries were outstanding, soft inside and golden crispy outside, lightly seasoned. The creamy homemade coleslaw was the best. When do you rave about coleslaw? This one deserves a mention. I never reached for salt and pepper, okay? Also loved the homemade tarter sauce- wow. It took both the fish and the chips to the next level, and they were pretty high to begin with. Of course malt vinegar was offered and gladly accepted. I had the one-piece and it was plenty to eat. My husband had the lemon Parmesan grouper. Grouper! Where do you find grouper in Ohio?! He let me have a taste, it was fantastic, firm, not 'fishy' and the Parmesan glaze was the bomb. Needless to say he licked his plate clean too. We got an order of clam strips to go. My sweet Lord, I haven't had clam strips since -- before we beat it out of New York. These were so good it made me cry. Substituted the homemade Jax potato chips for fries and they are excellent! Not over thick as you see a lot. Nice and crunchy and salty. Everything about the Sea Jax Tavern was perfect, perfect, perfect and I can't wait to come back for calamari strips and a slice of Key Lime Pie!

    Craft beer list | July 13
    Brian H.

    This place is soooo good, I mean soooo stinking good. Yes is smelled good at SeaJax, but the vibe, the taste the service. We loved it, it was like love at first sight once you step into the old Pizza Hut refurbished for a great dining experience that will bring calling you back for more. The service was first class, loved the service at the bar while we waited to sit (45mins) and they had some great craft beer to choose from along with the good old oldies. Our waiter made some great suggestions and we went for it. Don't miss out on their spinach artichoke dip, wow, it was a winner. It should win a national award . I was thrilled they had claim strips and even though the taste wasn't what I was hoping for it delivered. I couldn't put my finger on it, but the taste left me wanting more. Their fries are killer and the portions are worth the price. The salads massive as my wife choose one of their salads and she loved it, more than I loved mine. I want to try to claim strips again as I think it was just an off night. I love claim strips so hoping they are better next time. Give SeaJax's a try, it was a pleasant surprise, we had heard good things and they are all true. You'll enjoy it.

    Clam strip entree.

    New to the Dayton area and stopped in on a Friday evening for dinner. Seems like a popular locals restaurant. Reasonable 15 minute wait for a table. Bar and restaurant were pretty much full so there was a good vibe/atmosphere. Was able to grab a pre dinner cocktail at the bar until our table was ready. Started with fried pickle spears - good, could have gone a minute longer in the fryer. Little pricey for an app at $12. For dinner we had the fried clam strip entree and jambalaya. Clam strip dinner was good but portion size of clam strips was small for an entree. Fries were well seasoned and crispy. Jambalaya had great flavor. It's definitely more of a gumbo/stew than transitional Jambalaya. Leftovers ate great. Overall, service was attentive. Not fast but not too slow - about what you'd expect with a full restaurant. Food hit the spot. Good atmosphere. Would recommend trying it out. Being 30 minutes away likely won't go out of the way to visit but would stop by again if in the area.

    Blackened salmon
    Karen D.

    Great visit on a Friday night with family members in town for the holiday, we were seated right away and the menus were on the table. They have a huge craft beer menu which I loved, local, regional & national craft beer, Belgian beer it was hard to pick just one. Then the menu quite a variety of seafood, sandwiches, burgers, tacos, salads & wraps. Our food came within minutes of ordering our group had fish sticks & fries for kids, blackened salmon, mushroom burger, fish & chips and chicken tacos. Our server came by several times making sure we were okay. Thanks Sea Jax for great family meal. We will return again

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    Live ambiance, great seat food and an amazing bar! so whats not to like!! I will be back for sure!

    Jambalaya
    Charlie F.

    1st time visit to this treasure! How have we never been here before? Great selection of beer and for the Old-Fashioned they use the proper cherry! To all other restaurants and bars, always use Luxardo. Atmosphere is fantastic and the staff is great with their looks and service. Started with Grouper Fingers and Garbage Fries. Both excellent in looks and taste. Will def get both again. Jambalaya was surprisingly good although it was made North of the Louisiana border. Good sized shrimp and andouille sausage. Great flavoring. Will be a repeater to this location.

    Grouper fingers
    Cheryl G.

    Friendly staff, great food! Be prepared to wait a bit on a Saturday night but worth it!

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    Went friday again what a meal and service is always outstanding. Our favorite. Dan, Sue, Lee and Emma are great.

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    We have only had carry-out Fish and Chips (bears capitalization) so far. I am looking forward to plunging into the entire menu ASAP!

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    First time visit. We were pleasantly surprised. Food was excellent and service was as well. We will definitely be coming back.

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    Awesome dinner, cool atmosphere, super friendly server that recognized and then gave me a military discount. 10/10

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    I thought the service and food was really good. They have a nice selection of beer and the ambiance is always nice.

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