Our Menu

Small Plates

J's Warm Lobster Dip - $25

Cream cheese dip loaded with chunks of Maine lobster.
Served with toasted crostini.

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms - $23

Topped with bacon & parmesan.

Crab Cakes - $19

With cilantro aioli.

Mussels - $19

Bangs Island pan-seared mussels with garlic,
shallot, white wine, lemon, butter, basil, & parmesan.

Lobster Mac N’ Cheese - $Mp

Maine Oysters

Served raw with cocktail sauce, horseradish, mignonette & lemons.

Half Dozen – $18

Baker’s Dozen – $30

Baked Oyster Special – $MP

See specials menu for details.

Chowders & Stews

Cup Bowl

Clam Chowder - $11/$14

Cream, potatoes & local clams

Lobster Stew - $21/$31

Sherry cream with Maine lobster

Haddock Chowder - $11/$14

Cream, potatoes & local fish

Chili Special - $7/$10

See specials menu for details.

Grilled Skewers

Add a side to make it a meal.

Scallop -$MP

Maple drizzle, bacon bits

Shrimp - $10

Cajun seasoning

Salmon - $10

Magic blend seasoning

Chicken – $10

Jerk seasoning

Steamers

Served by the bucket with warm butter & clam broth.

Small – $15

Regular – $20

Large – $28

Seafood Cocktails.

Served with cocktail sauce. horseradish & lemon.

Shrimp Cocktail – $13

Lobster Meat Cocktail – $MP

Combo Cocktail – $MP

2 raw oysters, 2 shrimp, scallops & lobster meat.

Salads

Dressings: Ranch, Blue Cheese, Italian, Balsamic, 1000 Island, Honey Mustard, Oil & Vinegar

Seasonal Salad - MP

See special menu for this week's salad!

Dinner Salad - $9

Mixed greens, shredded carrot, onion, tomato, cucumber,
with choice of dressing on side. Option to add protein.

Lobster - $MP, Scallop - $MP
Shrimp - $10, Salmon - $10
Chicken - $10,

Allergy Advisory: Our kitchen handles shellfish. Consuming raw or undercooked foods may increase the risk of foodborne illness.

Classic Rolls

Served on a buttery grilled brioche roll with lettuce & a side of mayonnaise.

Lobster Roll - $MP

Local Maine lobster meat.

Crab Roll – $MP

Local Maine Jonah crab meat.

Tuna Roll - $12

J's tuna salad.

Cajun Roll

Choice of grilled shrimp - $14 or scallops- MP
Lettuce, diced tomatoes, tartar sauce on side.

Sides

Garden Salad- $4, Chicken Tenders - $11
Cole Slaw - $3, Vegetable Medley - $7
Garlic Bread - $7, Fingerling Potatoes- $9
Rice - $4, Mac & Cheese - $10

Sandwiches

Comes with chips and pickles on the side,
served on Botto’s Bakery bread.

Haddock SandwichH – $18

Coated in ritz crumbs, lettuce, and tomato on a kaiser roll and a side of tartar sauce.

Crab Melt – $MP

Maine Jonah crab and swiss on grilled bread.

Tuna Melt – $14

Albacore tuna, light mayo, onions and
american cheese, on grilled bread.

Maine Red Hot Dog – $10

Add housemade chili & shredded monterey jack cheese +$4

Grilled Cheese – $9

Blt – $12

3-Way Butcher Blend Burger – $14

Cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato. add
bacon $1.50 grilled onions $0.50

Reuben – $15

Corned beef, swiss & sauerkraut on grilled rye.

Chicken Sandwich - $15

Coated in ritz crumbs, lettuce, and tomato on a kaiser
roll and a side of mayonnaise.

Entrées

Served with a choice of homemade coleslaw or garden salad.

Maine Lobster Dinner – $Mp

1¼lb Maine lobster steamed with local clams.

Baked Haddock – $25

See special menu for details.

Seafood Casserole – $34

Lobster, shrimp, scallops, haddock, and crab meat broiled in
a rich butter and sherry sauce, with crumb topping.

Seafood Bouillabaise – $41

Lobster, shrimp, scallops, haddock, mussels, clams,
and crab meat tossed in a light marinara sauce,
served over pasta with parmesan cheese.

Scallop Casserole – $MP

Broiled in a honey and butter sauce, with crumb topping.

Scallop Lemon Dill – $Mp

In a creamy lemon dill sauce over linguine.

Beef Bourguignon – $30

Tender beef braised in a garlic red wine sauce
with seasonal vegetables & fingerling potatoes.

Linguine Scampi – $14

Linguine with garlic, shallots, white wine, lemon, fresh basil, and Parmesan. Add shrimp, chicken, or salmon

Lobster - $MP, Scallop - $MP
Shrimp - $10, Salmon - $10
Chicken - $10,

Linguine Marinara - $13

Linguine with housemade marinara, Parmesan, and fresh herbs.

Lobster - $MP, Scallop - $MP
Shrimp - $10, Salmon - $10
Chicken - $10,

During high-volume service, special requests will not be available. All dinners are prepared to order.
Prices may vary due to market conditions. A 20% gratuity is added to parties of 5 or more.

Dive Into Freshness at J's Oyster Bar!

At J’s Oyster Bar in Portland, Maine, we serve up the freshest oysters and seafood delicacies in town. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, our inviting atmosphere and mouthwatering dishes promise a dining experience you won’t forget.
Don’t wait! Join us today and indulge in our daily specials and signature cocktails. Click below to get in touch or call us now.
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