Jay's Seafood Menu (2025 Update)
Welcome to Jay's Seafood, a gem in Dayton, Ohio offering a delightful array of seafood dishes in a romantic and upscale setting. From award-winning clam chowder to succulent shrimp cocktail and mouthwatering crab cakes, the appetizers are a perfect start to your meal. Dive into the Signature Spinach Salad or savor the Grilled Rare Tuna for a unique culinary experience. Customers rave about the exceptional service and ambiance, with highlights including the historic building, unique bar, and top-notch cocktails. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or looking for a special dining experience, Jay's Seafood is a must-visit destination in Dayton. Don't forget to make a reservation to ensure a memorable dining experience at this renowned establishment.
Appetizers
Clam Chowder
Award winning New England style.
Shrimp Cocktail
Large domestic (6/8) gulf shrimp steamed and served with housemade cocktail sauce.
Mussels
Prince edward island mussels steamed in white wine and garlic butter.
Crab Cake
Pan-fried jumbo Maryland crab cake. Served with creamy cole slaw and topped with remoulade sauce.
Shrimp
Scallops Andre
Seared large sea scallops with white wine mushroom sauce.
Maryland Crab Rangoon
4 pieces, served with sweet chili sauce.
Crepes
Stuffed with asparagus, smoked salmon and Gruyere cheese with bechamel sauce and chives.
Calamari Strips
Tender strips of North Pacific flying squid, fried and battered with tomato basil marinara or baked in garlic butter.
Jay's Poke
An Hawaiian-style treat. Sushi grade yellowfin tuna marinated in a soy, yuzi and wasabi vinaigrette, served with fresh red peppers, scallions and cherry tomatoes.
Fish Taco
Chef's selection of seared fish in a grilled soft corn tortilla with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, spiced lime sour cream and cilantro.
Golden Artichoke Hearts
Artichoke hearts baked in our garlic butter and topped with Parmesan cheese.
Mozzarella Cheese Strips
Fried in a light beer batter and served with honey-mustard sauce.
Blue point oysters
Mollusk
Signature Spinach Salad
Our signature spinach salad, tossed with fresh mushrooms and hickory smoked bacon in a red wine vinaigrette.
Caesar Salad
Tossed with fresh romaine, housemade croutons and classic Caesar dressing.
The Wedge Salad
Iceberg lettuce topped with hickory smoked bacon, grape tomatoes and roquefort dressing.
Salads
House Specialties
Grilled Rare Tuna
Yellowfin tuna, cooked rare and served with fresh char-grilled vegetables and wasabi.
Filet Mignon
Jay's only uses choice Angus beef. Served with onion rings and side.
12 oz. Bone in Steak
Served with your choice of vegetable or potato.
Salmon en Croute
Bay of Fundy Salmon and mushrooms wrapped in puff pastry and served with lobster sauce.
Bourbon Salmon
Bay of Fundy Salmon with Bourbon sauce over horseradish mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes puree
Greek Swordfish
Baked and served on seasoned spinach with a sauce of butter, cream, capers, tomatoes, lemon, herbs, topped with feta cheese
Bourbon Chicken
8 Oz Breaded chicken pan fried served with carmelized onions over horseradish mashed potatoes and our housemade Bourbon sauce
Cedar Plank Salmon
Bay of Fundy Salmon, marinated in soy, lime and spices roasted on a cadar plank
Grilled Pepper Crusted Tuna
Served over lemon spinach topped with wasabi cream sauce and roasted red skin potatoes.
Linguine al Frutti di Mal
Linguine tossed with shrimp, scallops, mussels and chopped clams in a white wine garlic butter sauce topped with Parmesan cheese.
Sea Scallops
These sweet mollusks from New England waters can be prepared to your liking. Baked with garlic butter, blackened or our house favorite: grilled with ginger soy sauce with a touch of scotch and honey.
Fried Shrimp
From the Southern gulf of Mexico, lightly battered and fried to a golden brown.
Fried Oysters
Extra select oysters from the chesapeake bay, lightly battered and fried golden brown.
Twin Lobster Tails
Two 5 oz. cold water lobster tails.
Alaskan King Crab Legs
Wild caught from the Bering Sea. We Steam and split the legs for you. 11oz
Lobster Platter
5 oz. cold water lobster tail, baked wild cod, pan seared scallops and fried shrimp.
Shellfish
Sandwiches
1/2 lb. Kobe Burger
American kobe beef patty grilled and served on a brioche roll with Vermont cheddar, onion straws, our own special sauce and fries.
Fish Tacos
Chef's selection of seared fish in grilled soft corn tortillas with shredded cabbage, pico de gallo, spiced lime sour cream and cilantro. Served with side.
Flourless Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Ganache
Seasonal Cheesecake
Bourbon Pecan Pie
Key Lime Pie
Jay's Original Chocolate Mousse
4 Yums
Slices of key lime pie, cheesecake, bourbon pecan pie and flourless chocolate cake.