Private Dining & Events in Portsmouth, NH
Host your next private dinner or event at Jumpin’ Jay’s Fish Café, a downtown Portsmouth seafood restaurant offering three private and semi-private dining spaces.
From rehearsal dinners and business gatherings to cocktail receptions and celebrations, our team will help you plan the room, menu and details.
Find the Right Space for Your Event
Jumpin’ Jay’s offers spaces for intimate dinners, mid-size gatherings and larger private events.
Oyster Bar:
Smaller dinners and casual gatherings for 10–18 seated guests or up to 30 cocktail-style
Congress Street Room:
Mid-size dinners, presentations and events for up to 30 seated guests or 40 cocktail-style
Raw Bar:
Larger dinners, wedding events and receptions for up to 60 seated guests or 80 cocktail-style
Not sure which room is right for your group? Share your guest count and event plans with our team, and we’ll help you select the best option.
THE RAW BAR
Our Raw Bar dining room is completely private and ideal for larger seated dinners, rehearsal dinners, wedding events, business gatherings and cocktail receptions. The room offers downtown street views while maintaining the privacy your event needs.
Seated dinner capacity: Up to 60 guests
Cocktail style capacity: Up to 80 guests
ROOM MINIMUMS:
Sunday - Thursday: $3,000.00
Sunday - Thursday (Memorial Day to Columbus Day): $4,000.00
Friday & Saturday: $6,000.00
Friday & Saturday (Memorial Day to Columbus Day): $7,000.00
The Congress Street Room
The Congress Street Room is a private dining space overlooking downtown Portsmouth. It is well suited for business dinners, presentations, guest speakers, rehearsal dinners and cocktail-style events.
Seated dinner capacity: Up to 30 guests
Cocktail-style capacity: Up to 40 guests
Seated dinner with a separate cocktail hour: Up to 20 guests
If your event includes a presentation, tell us about your seating and AV needs when submitting your inquiry. Our team will confirm the best available room configuration.
ROOM MINIMUMS:
Sunday–Thursday: $2,000
Sunday–Thursday, Memorial Day through Columbus Day: $3,000
Friday–Saturday: $4,500
Friday–Saturday, Memorial Day through Columbus Day: $5,000
THE OYSTER BAR
The Oyster Bar is a semi-private space located beside our working raw bar. It offers an energetic setting for smaller dinners, celebrations and more casual business gatherings.
Seated dinner capacity: Up to 18 guests
Seated capacity with a presentation: Up to 14 guests
Cocktail-style capacity: Up to 30 guests
ROOM MINIMUMS:
Sunday - Thursday: $1000.00
Sunday - Thursday (Memorial Day to Columbus Day): $1,200.00
Friday & Saturday: $1,500.00
Friday &Saturday (Memorial Day to Columbus Day): $2,000.00
Not sure which space to select? Choose “Not Sure” on the inquiry form and our team will recommend the best fit.
Corporate Dinners & Presentations
Jumpin’ Jay’s offers private dining spaces for client dinners, company gatherings, board dinners, networking events and other business occasions.
Our team can help plan the room layout, menu and event flow around your group. AV capabilities are available for presentations. Please include any presentation, seating, privacy, billing or compliance requirements in your inquiry so we can confirm what is available.
Rehearsal Dinners & Wedding Events
Gather with family and friends over fresh seafood in the heart of downtown Portsmouth. Jumpin’ Jay’s hosts rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, engagement celebrations, wedding receptions and other wedding-related events.
Choose the Congress Street Room for a mid-size seated dinner or the Raw Bar for a larger dinner or cocktail-style celebration. Our team will help you choose a menu and layout that fit your event.
Birthdays & Special Celebrations
Our private and semi-private spaces are also available for birthdays, anniversaries, retirement gatherings, showers and other milestone celebrations.
Whether you’re planning a seated dinner or a more casual reception with cocktails and appetizers, we’ll help you find the right space and format.
FOOD & DRINK
Our private dining menus highlight the same fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients served in our main dining room, with options for plated dinners and cocktail-style events.
Sample offerings include:
Haddock piccata with lemon-caper beurre blanc
Fresh catch with seasonal vegetables
Clams and linguini
Seafood fettuccini
Raw bar selections including oysters and shrimp
Three-course dinner menus begin at $50 per guest, with additional options available. Download our private dining packet for current menus, pricing and event policies.
WHAT TO EXPECT
Customizable menus built around your event
Fresh seafood and raw bar selections
Flexible layouts for seated dinners and cocktail-style gatherings
AV capabilities for presentations
A dedicated team to guide planning and execution
Please note that a 3% fee applies to credit card transactions to help offset processing costs. The fee will not exceed the amount charged to us. Debit cards are not subject to this fee.
Planning Something Larger?
For events that require more space, explore The 801, JGroup’s dedicated event venue in Portsmouth’s West End. The 801 accommodates up to 90 guests seated or 150 cocktail-style and offers flexible layouts, a full bar, AV capabilities and onsite parking.
Private Dining Frequently Asked Questions
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Jumpin’ Jay’s offers three spaces. The Raw Bar is completely private and accommodates up to 60 seated guests or 80 cocktail-style. The Congress Street Room is private and accommodates up to 30 seated guests or 40 cocktail-style. The Oyster Bar is semi-private and accommodates up to 18 seated guests or 30 cocktail-style.
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The Oyster Bar is generally best for smaller gatherings. The Congress Street Room works well for mid-size dinners and presentations. The Raw Bar is best for larger seated dinners and cocktail receptions. Submit your estimated guest count and event format, and our team will help you choose.
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Yes. Jumpin’ Jay’s hosts rehearsal dinners, welcome parties, engagement celebrations, wedding receptions and other wedding-related events. The best room will depend on your guest count and whether you are planning a seated dinner or cocktail-style event.
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Yes. Our private rooms are available for client dinners, company gatherings, board dinners, networking events and presentations. AV capabilities are available. Please include your presentation, privacy and seating requirements in your inquiry.
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Yes. Minimums vary by room, day of the week and season. Current minimums are listed with each room above. Final pricing will depend on your event date, menu and beverage selections.
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Yes. Our team will help you select a menu based on your group and event format. Options are available for plated dinners and cocktail-style events. Three-course dinner menus begin at $50 per guest.
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Please include allergies and dietary restrictions in your inquiry. Our team will review your group’s needs and help identify appropriate menu options.
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Several municipal parking lots and garages are within a 5–10 minute walk of the restaurant. Additionally, metered on-street spaces are available nearby.
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We recommend reaching out as early as possible, especially for Friday and Saturday events, wedding weekends and holiday gatherings. Availability and minimums vary by date and season.
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For larger gatherings, explore The 801, JGroup’s dedicated event venue in Portsmouth’s West End. The space accommodates up to 90 guests seated or 150 cocktail-style.
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Complete the inquiry form with your preferred date, estimated guest count, event format, room preference and any menu or presentation needs. Our team will follow up within 24–48 hours with availability and next steps.
Start Planning Your Event
Tell us about your preferred date, estimated guest count and event plans. If you are unsure which room is right for your group, our team will make a recommendation.
Download the Full Private Dining Packet
View full menus, detailed pricing, and event policies.