Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Boulder

Name: Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Boulder
Address: 928 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO, United States, 80302
Telephone: (303) 444-1811
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

2265 Reviews

$30 and under

Seafood

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Jax Fish House is open and ready to welcome you for outdoor dining, curbside pick-up and our very own delivery 7 days a week. Any way you choose to dine, we got you. For curbside pick-up and delivery, order online! It's easy-peasy, and you can place an order for a future date, too.
Order Online: jaxfishhouse.com/boulder
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Jax Fish House in Boulder works tirelessly to bring fresh caught seafood and fine coastal food to the surrounding landlocked community. The dining experience, whether outdoors or at your home, focuses on sustainable seafood when choosing who to partner with to provide guests only the freshest seafood.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(303) 444-1811

Other options

Order online

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary American, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(303) 444-1811
Website
http://jaxfishhouse.com/boulder
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Shelia Lucero
Catering
We have unmatched access to the freshest seafood on the planet and the deepest bench of hospitalitarians, shuckers, bartenders and chefs, either side of anywhere. Let us come to your next event and throw-down with FRESH and delicious in a way that your guests will never forget. You supply the space and the guests and we will bring the delicious! All we need is your address and we’ll take care of the rest.
Private party facilities
Jax is available to you for all things FRESH and fish and we have a menu for every budget. We are a charming, cozy restaurant and have no private party space, but there are many different seating arrangements we can provide to create the perfect event for you and your guests.We have reservation space available for parties from 1 to 16 guests. Larger reservations for up to 30 guests may be available at multiple tables. Jax is also available for full restaurant rentals, where the entire space is YOURS for the evening.For more information please email us at info@jaxboulder.com, or call 303.444.1811.
Private party contact
info@jaxboulder.com: (303) 444-1811

Location
928 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302
Neighborhood
Boulder
Cross street
9th
Parking details
There are two parking garages within a two block radius of our location and street parking is also available.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Valentine's Day Dinner
$85.00 per person
Feb 14, 2023 only
Grab your special someone for a luxe, four-course prix fixe seafood dinner at Jax. Because seafood is for lovers. First: (choice of) Big Eye Tuna Carpaccio Grilled Day Boat Langoustines Petite Crab Cake Vegetable Tempura Second: (choice of) Lobster Bisque Burrata Little Gem Third: (choice of) Golden Tilefish New England Sea Scallops Lobster Tail Steak Frites Fourth: (choice of) Chocolate Tart Cherry Cheesecake *The regular dinner menu will not be available this evening

Popular dishes

Butternut Squash Risotto$19.00
Roasted "hen of the woods" mushrooms, fried brussels sprout leaves, sour cherry, sage, grana padano
Pacific Northwest Petrale Sole$37.00
Fried capers, lemon-brown butter, parsley gold potatoes, crispy lacinato kale
Grilled Norwegian Salmon$29.00
Miso roasted potatoes, charred chinese broccoli, mushroom aïoli, chile crunch
Seared New England Scallops$39.00
Soy braised pork belly, roasted fennel, brussels sprouts, honey crisp apple, creamy celeriac, pine bud syrup
Maine Lobster Roll$29.00
Claw, knuckle and tail meat, herb dressing, cherry tomato, butter toasted split-top roll, french fries
Grilled Shrimp & Trofie Pasta$28.00
Radicchio pesto, pancetta, red wine braised onions, whipped ricotta, toasted pine nuts
Sesame Crusted Pacific Yellowfin Tuna$40.00
Roasted Japanese yams, carrot spaetzle, bok choy, yuzu kosho aïoli
North Carolina Catfish$25.00
Blackened or Fried Crispy. Anson mills grits, smoked bacon collard greens, preserved okra, crawfish velouté
Grilled NY Strip$45.00
Sautéed greens, garlic fries, red wine butter
Niman Ranch Burger$16.00
Lettuce, tomato, pickles, jax mustard, french fries

Shellfish

Peel N' Eat Shrimp
- ½ pound$13.00
- 1 pound$22.00
Alaskan Snow Crab
- 1 Pound$55.00
Alaskan King Crab
available in 1 pound
- Mkt
Dungeness$32.00
Cluster
Oysters on the Half Shell
Please Check the Fresh Sheet for Our Daily Oyster Selection
- Mkt
Hook$85.00
½# peel n' eat shrimp, 6 emersum oysters, ½# snow crab, ½# dungeness crab
Line$135.00
1# peel n' eat shrimp, 3 emersum oysters, 3 west coast oysters, ½# dungeness crab, ½# snow crab, ½ lobster
Sinker$235.00
1# peel n' eat shrimp, 6 emersum oysters, 6 west coast oysters, 1 lobster, ½# king crab, 1# dungeness crab

Caviar

Served with Blini, Crème Fraîche, Chives

Israeli Osetra Caviar
Smooth, light salt, nutty, buttery finish
- 1oz$150.00
Bowfin Roe
Small grain, buttery, briny
- 2oz$50.00
Whitefish Roe
Small grain, clean, sweet
- 1 oz$30.00

Sides

French Fries$7.00
Bacon Fat Cornbread$7.00
Pork Belly Collards$7.00
Charred Chinese Broccoli$7.00
Sauteed Greens$7.00
Baked Lobster Mac$17.00

Happy Hour

Daily 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm. Ask About Our Warm Bread

Chargrilled Oysters
Creole butter, grana padano
- Half Dozen$22.00
- Dozen$44.00
The Wedge$8.00
Iceberg lettuce, crispy bacon, point reyes blue, tomato, ranch
Jax Caesar Salad$9.00
Little gems, croutons, whole grain mustard dressing, grana padano
Autumn Harvest Salad$12.00
Smoked ricotta salata, candy striped beets, honey crisp apple, spiced pepitas, pickled butternut squash, apple-fennel vinaigrette
Charred Spanish Octopus$21.00
Crispy smashed potatoes, tomato & pepper confit, chimichurri, mustard greens
Fried Town Dock Calamari$16.00
Mango-chile mojo, lime aïoli
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$22.00
Tabasco-lemon aïoli, pea sprouts
Ahi Tuna Conserva$12.00
Sauce gribiche, yukon potatoes, fennel, heirloom cherry tomato, roasted kalamata olive, freshly cracked black pepper
Steamed PEI Mussels$18.00
Thai curry jalapeño, candied coconut, cilantro | Chardonnay garlic shallot, parsley, butter
Seafood Chowder$21.00
Made to order | Mussels, chopped clams, fresh fish, shrimp, roasted garlic cream, potatoes, carrots, bacon, okra, caramelized onions
Kanpachi Crudo$17.00
Ginger ponzu, pickled onion, corn crema, puffed rice, nori, Asian pear
Louisiana Crawfish Gumbo$7.00
Gulf shrimp, smoked andouille sausage, rice, scallions
Roasted Heirloom Baby Carrots$10.00
Black garlic vinaigrette, toasted sesame, corn crema

Cioppino

Every Sunday Night$45.00

What 2,265 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Denver / Colorado
Seafood
Boulder Area
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Bird
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great birthday dinner, food was amazing, service was excellent.
LK
LindaK
Denver
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on January 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and special attention for a birthday
w
wildmites
Naples
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Portions were way too small. Very overpriced for the amount of food on the plate. Quality was 5 star and tasted very good but after spending $150 between myself and my sister buying just one alcoholic drink, we were still hungry upon leaving the restaurant. Won’t be coming back for the lack of value.
RH
RodH
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
Always enjoy the food here, unfortunately this time the peel and eat shrimp was a little mushy like they were old or been soaking in water for extended period of time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I only get about 2-4 date nights a year and we almost always wind up at Jax. The food is always great and the staff is spectacular!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love Jax! PLEASE bring back the hush puppies.
j
johnboy
New England
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a great place to dine. Great atmosphere, the seafood is always fresh, and the servers are pleasant and fun. Recommend without reservation, but be sure to make one!!
RO
ROBERTB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What great service, loved the food, it was awesome 👌
EE
EEWY
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious apps, entrees, desserts and great service.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My go to for every special occasion…or regular occasion in Boulder. Fabulous atmosphere, amazing food, great views. What more can you ask for?
FF
FoodieFun
Denver
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent as always. Great food and service. Pricy but worth it.
RW
RonW
Denver
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had an amazing NYE dinner - the food and service were outstanding! We hadn't been there quite some time and I had forgotten how good their seafood is. I am sure the best in Colorado! We will be back sooner than later!!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Great way to celebrate any special occasion, although pricey.
A
Akisan
Denver
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, Jax is the best sea food restaurant in Boulder.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Just delicious! We had a fabulous NYE dinner at our favorite restaurant. We ordered the entire raw bar (j/k) and enjoyed it all - the oysters are my favorite. I had a great mock tail and even kept to my health program choosing all the healthy items on the menu except for maybe the key lime! That was a perfect ending to our meal with a nice cup of coffee. My hubby enjoyed an old fashion which he said was delicious. Forest was our server - super friendly, personable and hard working. It was busy and he did a great job getting things right for the two of us. Thanks! We will be back!
MC
MichelleC
Los Angeles
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Jax never disappoints! Their homemade chowder is excellent! The cocktails and wine list are superb. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and always very accommodating. We had the sole and the scallops as well as the Cajun chargrilled oysters. Everything was exceptional. Can’t wait to go back!
CZ
CraigZ
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Fabulous time, enjoyed variety of different dishes including oysters, Poboy sandwich, gumbo, etc. Good to be happier, lovely and fun place.
B
Boulderblogger
Los Angeles
7 reviews
2.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 27, 2022
overall2food1service2ambience4
Super watery crab leg for 85 dollars. 5 dollar oysters. Come on. Waiter was a little misleading. We were big fans f9r years! Couldn't even use a 20 dollar gift card
a
andy
Denver
95 reviews
vip
5.0
95 reviews
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
We had the Christmas Eve dinner special menu (tuna conserva, grilled squid, salad, branzino) and enjoyed it very much. Great flavors and yummy dessert (honey balls with orange rind on ricotta). Not sure if we were in a particularly dark area or if the entire restaurant is dark, but it would've been a better experience if we could've seen what we were eating!!!
MM
MillieMoore16
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great Feast of the Seven Fishes Christmas Eve. Wonderful meal and wonderful atmosphere.
MF
MattF
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall1food4service1ambience1
The waiter was extremely rude through out the night. We had a 8:30 reservation and there was a snow storm. The waiter must of told us 10 times that they were closing the kitchen at 9pm due to the weather. We completely understood and ordered $360 worth of food and drinks in minutes. I’ve never felt so unwelcome at a restaurant in my life. Completely rude. They should’ve just closed the restaurant than treat us they way they did. I’ve been to this restaurant hundreds of times.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We always have a wonderful time at Ajax! Delicious, innovative food, excellent service and a cozy, hip environment!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service is still important to some places, apparently! Refreshing. Food consistently good. Manager great.
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - BoulderResponded on December 19, 2022Thank you for your review! We hope to see you again soon!
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite places for seafood in Boulder.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice go to spot
RH
RolandH
Washington DC
105 reviews
vip
5.0
105 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, fun vibe. Great happy hour specials
OT
OpenTable Diner
Dallas
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, creatively prepared and delicious. The prices are on the high side, (for Boulder) but considering the quality of the food and the service, it's well worth it.
CG
ColoradoGirl1213
Denver
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 14, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Jax is always a favorite and we enjoyed it yet again! We are never left disappointed. If there is anything its that the restaurant is small and tight - at times the servers were having a little trouble navigating the room. Overall I highly recommend.
DO
DONNAG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent. The oysters tasted very fresh and the soul was superb. The server was friendly and professional.
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - BoulderResponded on December 19, 2022Thank you so much for your review Donnag! Hope to see you again soon!
K
Kona
Denver
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were celebrating my son's birthday. Forest came to the table to pour water and greeted us with sincere upbeat energy. One of my sons complemented Forest on his professional yet incredible upbeat energy and he told us it was his first day. What an asset for Jax as we have been coming to JAX for many years. Jamie was our server who was outstanding and made our evening and celebration complete. She was incredible and went above and beyond to accomodate my family with our celebration. Jamie went out of her way to make sure our evening was over the top and left us with many great memories of the evening celebrating my son's birthday. Please give extra kudos to both Jamie and Forest for being so incredible to us. Just a note that the food was incredible like always except for the seafood chowder was not as good as the old recipe that we have had in the past. We would love for you to go back to the old recipe that was tastier and creamier.
SN
SteveNYC
New York Area
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Have eaten there several times. Excellent and personalized service. Extremely good food.
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - BoulderResponded on December 19, 2022Thank you so much for the great review Steve!
D
Dianne
Denver
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 6, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Service was prompt, accurate, congenial...a pleasure. All 4 enjoyed the food.
Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - BoulderResponded on December 19, 2022Thank you for the review Dianne! We appreciate you!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food. Great service.
DG
DGrimm
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service!
RH
RussellH
Memphis/West TN
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience3
Tables too close…
OT
OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing. The flavors were layered and didn’t compete.. will go back again…
F
Famfun
St. Louis
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great dinner here. Cocktails were so good and so was everything we ordered! We had a wide variety of food and all was excellent.
AA
AndrewA
Richmond
12 reviews
vip
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall3food3service2ambience5
Disappointed in the service and friendliness of staff.
LA
LAS369
Milwaukee
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fresh oysters were fantastic, the fish chowder totally yummy! Friendly staff, and great experience, when we come back to Boulder, we are there!
KO
KellyO
Denver
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall1food2service2ambience3
Our waitress could have not been less interested. My companions were seated and said they would wait for me as I was parking the car. I sat down and 10+ minutes passed before our waitress came to take drink orders. Salad and entrees came at the same time. The whole experience was so strange because it felt as if no one cared if we were there.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Boulder using the Order Online button. Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Boulder also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (303) 444-1811.

Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Boulder is rated 4.7 stars by 2265 OpenTable diners.

Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Boulder does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 37 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(303) 444-1811

Other options

Order online

Google Map for Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Boulder

928 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
9th
Neighborhood
Boulder
Hours of operation
Fri, Sat 3:30 pm–10:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 3:30 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–5:00 pm
Cuisines
Seafood, Contemporary American, Creole / Cajun / Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
There are two parking garages within a two block radius of our location and street parking is also available.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Shelia Lucero
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://jaxfishhouse.com/boulder
Phone number
(303) 444-1811
Catering
We have unmatched access to the freshest seafood on the planet and the deepest bench of hospitalitarians, shuckers, bartenders and chefs, either side of anywhere. Let us come to your next event and throw-down with FRESH and delicious in a way that your guests will never forget. You supply the space and the guests and we will bring the delicious! All we need is your address and we’ll take care of the rest.
Private party facilities
Jax is available to you for all things FRESH and fish and we have a menu for every budget. We are a charming, cozy restaurant and have no private party space, but there are many different seating arrangements we can provide to create the perfect event for you and your guests.We have reservation space available for parties from 1 to 16 guests. Larger reservations for up to 30 guests may be available at multiple tables. Jax is also available for full restaurant rentals, where the entire space is YOURS for the evening.For more information please email us at info@jaxboulder.com, or call 303.444.1811.
Private party contact
info@jaxboulder.com: (303) 444-1811

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Jax Fish House & Oyster Bar - Boulder

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Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

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Gift card

Valentine's Day Dinner

Maine Lobster Roll

Key Lime Tart

Grilled NY Strip

Chilled Raw Bar

Butternut Squash Risotto$19.00

Pacific Northwest Petrale Sole$37.00

Grilled Norwegian Salmon$29.00

Seared New England Scallops$39.00

Maine Lobster Roll$29.00

Grilled Shrimp & Trofie Pasta$28.00

Sesame Crusted Pacific Yellowfin Tuna$40.00

North Carolina Catfish$25.00

Grilled NY Strip$45.00

Niman Ranch Burger$16.00

Shellfish

Peel N' Eat Shrimp

Alaskan Snow Crab

Alaskan King Crab

Dungeness$32.00

Oysters on the Half Shell

Hook$85.00

Line$135.00

Sinker$235.00

Caviar

Israeli Osetra Caviar

Bowfin Roe

Whitefish Roe

Sides

French Fries$7.00

Bacon Fat Cornbread$7.00

Pork Belly Collards$7.00

Charred Chinese Broccoli$7.00

Sauteed Greens$7.00

Baked Lobster Mac$17.00

Happy Hour

Chargrilled Oysters

The Wedge$8.00

Jax Caesar Salad$9.00

Autumn Harvest Salad$12.00

Charred Spanish Octopus$21.00

Fried Town Dock Calamari$16.00

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake$22.00

Ahi Tuna Conserva$12.00

Steamed PEI Mussels$18.00

Seafood Chowder$21.00

Kanpachi Crudo$17.00

Louisiana Crawfish Gumbo$7.00

Roasted Heirloom Baby Carrots$10.00

Cioppino

Every Sunday Night$45.00

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