every time I go there it seems like the best thing I've ever had in my life! Great selection of draft beers also!

Food is always spot on. Some of the best seafood in town. We also come for the service..friendly and prompt!

Food is amazing, beer selection rotates frequently. Always some good options to choose from. Servers and bartenders are knowledgeable and attentive to customers. read more

Great menu and casual dining and atmosphere. Service is good and food is always great. Worth a visit and a local business versus a chain.

Wide selection of very tasty food at a fair price served with a smile. Two thumbs up!

Great local restaurant with very good seafood and drinks. May wait a little if prime time but can easily grab a drink at the bar.

Oh hell yea!! Wow! This is what appears to be an old Pizza Hut. Limited seating, loud...but hold on. The FOOD!! Ah.Maze.Ing!! We ordered 1) Buffalo Chicken Dip, 2) Cheese Logs, and 3) Boom Boom Shrimp...all exceptional. Service was top notch. Definitely recommend this establishment. read more

My husband loves their Jumbalia. I wasn't a fan and there are no vegetarian dishes. Atmosphere is ok. Nothing special. Service is good.

We were looking online for restaurants near us and stumbled upon this restaurant. I checked out the menu and decided it was worth a try. We were glad we did! We really enjoyed our meals. They were fairly busy but we were seated right away and the service was good. read more

We thought we'd try this place since we are moving near there soon. We were very glad we did! For anyone from the Youngstown area, you can relate to not having Antone's fried cheese in the Dayton area - well this place has just the thing for your craving. Their cheese logs are amazing and one of the best appetizer I've had. Then the NE clam chowder is the best I've had - obviously homemade and soooo good. We went in $4.99 fish taco night ... YUM YUM! Let alone the great variety of local beers on tap - and they tell you where they are from and if they are heavy, light, crisp, etc. Since we aren't huge beer connoisseurs, it was nice to see that information on the list and you don't have to ask. We will be going back soon!! read more

Sea Jax Tavern - Cheese Logs! Wow! - Seafood Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

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We've been here twice and loved everything about it. The food was fantastic, the atmosphere was comfortable, the staff was wonderful. We think it's going to be one of our favorite places :) read more

3:45 in the afternoon on a Friday - Not busy but LOUD- Appears to be a former Pizza Hut. Not real big for a dinner crowd. The bar area takes up a lot of space. Typical bar fly crowd. Many at the bar. No one greeted us coming in. Took more than 5 but less than 10 minutes for someone to acknowledge us. Water served quickly as well as the calamari which was plentiful and in long strips. Server was training another and both were polite and friendly. Eat the clam chowder quick - it was warm and good but could have been a bit warmer. Lunch-mates enjoyed their side salads - fresh, big and good homemade dressings. Servers very quick to remove plates, refill drinks and serve food. All were very satisfied with presentation, portion size and taste of food. Mac and cheese, and fish tacos. All flavorful - fish taco was not fried greasy and had a slight spicy flare. Better than a plain slab of fried fish. All good stuff! Cost - $9 for a fish taco and cup of clam chowder - $15 for a mac / chz with BBQ pork - Seemingly a bit pricey. Overall - pretty good experience. Lunch / dinner for four - no alcohol and only 2 soft drinks - Over $80 with a 20% tip. read more

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It's Good Friday and Sea Jax has fish and chips. They also have clam chowder loaded with clams. I started with the chowder. I started feeling the need to 'go' within half an hour. Went straight home and have been close to the bathroom for 2 hours now. There is something called Diarrhetic shellfish poisoning and I'm sure I have it from the clams. It's not from undercooking. It's some bad algae or okadaic acid that the consumer can't tell by looking, cooking or smelling. Be careful if you're in the mood for chowder. Hopefully, their next batch will not have it. It was good. Ugh. read more

Great place to go for a great meal and great drinks! Food is homemade and so delicious! It is worth the wait if there is one. We go at least once a month! Try their cheese logs or my husband swears they have the best clam chowder around! read more

First time visit and we were impressed! The craft beer selection was regional and a good mix. The boom boom shrimp appetizer was fresh and flavorful. Excellent secret sauce chef! We split a half gorgonzola salad which was also fresh and flavorful and plenty to share as a side. My husband said the clam chowder rivaled his most favorite in Charleston. And the big surprise was the delicious grouper Reuben. Just wow was it good! - not "that's interesting" good but inspired delicious! I don't review very often but I highly recommend this hidden gem. And we will return. read more

Great food and drinks! It's a small place and gets crowded so be patient. It's worth the wait!

I simply can't get a SW Ohio seafood restaurant 5-stars. Restaurant was good. It was not amazing but it was enjoyable.

Ate here based off other Yelp reviews. They were spot on! That Jambalaya is amazing!! I used to travel for business across LA so believe me when I say this is authentic. I like spicy food and this dish is spicy. Good beer drinking food. The bread they serve with it, is fantastic! Next time I'm ordering extra bread. Can't wait to come back! Service at the bar was fantastic. read more

This place is tucked away in an older section of Kettering. It has a very relaxed rustic atmosphere. We came mid-week for lunch and it was not busy. They advertise as having Happy Hour from 11:30am - 6:00pm. My drink of choice is a Cosmo and the bartender was heavy handed with the vodka (not a criticism). I had a lunch special of grouper for under $10.00 and it was the perfect size for my appetite and it was delicious. My husband had pulled pork and was very happy with his meal as well. I highly recommend this restaurant!! read more

We were looking for a new place to try, we came across this wonderful family friendly place.. We just fell in love with the restaurant.. The atmosphere was welcoming. We asked what they were known for .. Tacos and burgers.. I ordered the Sticky Fingers burger .. A wonderful blend of chopped meat burger topped with pepper jack cheese. Bacon.. Asian sweet chili sauce and peanut butter.. What a taste sensation!! Truly finger licken sticky fingers! My friend ordered Poutine.. The portion was enough to share and So Good! I forgot to mention we started with Grouper fingers for an appetizer they have Happy Hour till 6pm on Sat.. Amazing!! It is rare that anyone does Happy Hour on Saturday!! A great beer, wine and beverage selection along with the very attentive service.. I will definitely come back and bring friends!! Next time those yummy tacos!! read more

Stopped in for the first time last night and was happy with the evening. I almost didn't get in since the door handle was really hard to turn. :-0. Girlfriend had the fish sandwich and I had the turkey Ruben. Both were more than adequate in size and served fast. Service was great and the owner stopped by twice to check if everything was ok. Glad to see the place open again and we will be back. read more

Lovely restaurant and awesome bartenders. We stopped before a concert at the Fraze and had a light dinner. The grouper sticks were amazing, lightly battered and tender. The boom boom shrimp was not as spicy as I would like ,but eaten together with the arugula was awesome. If your thinking about trying them out .,,,please stop, you will not regret it. read more

A friend and I stopped in for dinner tonight (5:00 on a Wednesday) and we had a good experience. I ordered jambalaya and he had the fish and chips. The jambalaya was spicy enough to be interesting, a heat that lingered for minutes after I finished my bowl. I enjoyed the textures of three different meats in one dish, chicken, shrimp and sausage. The portion was fairly enormous, and I think most people would be uncomfortable if they tried to devour it all, especially after the salad and garlic bread it comes with. At $16.00 with only water to drink and before tip, it's not a cheap dinner, but it's delicious and beyond filling. My friend said the fish and chips were superior to other restaurants' offerings in the area. Service was excellent. Our waiter Nick was very attentive, keeping our glasses topped off and even anticipating my friend's desire for malt vinegar. No one made us feel rushed, and they seemed genuinely glad to have us there. I found myself appreciating the fact that the music was subdued instead of a blasting, pervasive field that encourages you to eat and run. There were TVs in the dining area where we sat, mostly walled off from the bar, but the TVs were muted, and conversation was easy. read more

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My husband and I came to Sea Jax last night for the first time to celebrate Valentine's Day. I've heard good reviews and was excited to come in and see what the hype was about. We were greeted quickly by the hosts and it was going to be a 25-minute wait for a table. Since it was a Friday night and we didn't make a reservation beforehand, this was completely understandable. We asked for some menus to look at while we waited, and when the host brought them to us, he told us that 2 people just left the bar area if we wanted to eat there, so we jumped on the opportunity. There were 2 bartenders that night, and they were both phenomenal. They worked well together and were attentive to all of the guests at the bar, which was impressive for a busy night. I had the fish tacos and 2 raw oysters. The fish tacos were crunchy and had a lot of tomatoes, cabbage, and a light cream sauce. The oysters were huge and worth the $3.50 per oyster price. My husband got the Korean steak tacos. He normally doesn't like kimchi so he ordered it on the side, but when he put it on the tacos, he said it was amazing and he was so glad he tried it. We also ordered the cheese log appetizer right after we placed our dinner order, so those came out right after we were done eating dinner, and they were amazing too. HUGE, melty, and cheesy, they were so good. The food, atmosphere, and staff are the reasons why my husband and I will definitely be back! read more

Great food, cool atmosphere, really solid craft beer selection! I will be back many times.

Wow! Great find. Can't believe we never heard of this place. Ordered the grouper sandwich which was three times the size of the bun! Best grouper than you can find even in Florida! Wife got the buffalo chicken wrap and it was good as well. Banana Boat cocktail was very good too. Will return. read more

Sea Jax Tavern - Seafood Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

Delicious food! Grouper fingers, fresh and delicious, yummy clam chowder, tasty salad. We were sad that they did not have enough staff for outdoor dining. read more

Wow, just as our waiter said, a true hidden gem. I think I've passed by many times and never really noticed it, we thought it might be slow for this reason and especially on weeknight, but it was full! Such a great atmosphere, definitely a tavern, dim with tvs, but clean, pleasant, and cozy. It wasn't raucous and though a small space it didn't feel tight or uncomfortable. The staff were immediately attentive and friendly, our server especially was phenomenal. Engaging, knowledgeable about the menu, and prompt. He talked to us about the restaurant, as we were new, and gave us a lot of recommendations on what to order which I always love. As a side note, there were many people there were clearly regulars, engaging in familiar conversation with the staff. That's always a good sign! For the food, everything on the menu looked amazing! (I love the amount of casual seafood options!) Entrees were between $13-$18 which is great for a casual or nice dinner (we are pretty simple) We decided to get burgers after much debate we decided on burgers and oh my goodness, hands down the best I've ever had. Not just the combination of toppings, but the actual burger patty. Thick, but not monstrous, wonderful flavor, very juicy but not greasy, and so beautifully tender. The fries were also a favorite (hardly needed ketchup which is saying something) and made for a fantastic portion of food overall. Great selection of drinks and at a really great price point. Lots of variety but not pages and pages to make you overwhelmed. Our server let us sample some of the beer which were all really good. Also tried The Bikini Dropper cocktail which was heaven in a glass. We were already thinking about coming again after just stepping out the door. A new favorite for sure and can't wait to try everything else on the menu. Highly, highly recommend! read more

The food was decent but incredibly over priced for the quality. Table and chairs very sticky and staff rundown and too busy to convey any sort of personality. read more

Celebrated my husband's birthday last Saturday with our family. We had never been there and heard a lot of great things, we were not disappointed! We had great service from start to finish and she even took a birthday pic. Thank you Emma C! You made the evening special! Each of us had a different item on the menu and the food was delicious! My husband loves fried oysters and they are hard to find, so it made his birthday extra special. We will be back and I have told everyone about our experience! Definitely recommended Sea Jax for atmosphere, service and food! read more

Cute, nautical motif with delicious dining options from juicy blue cheese bacon burgers, to fish and chips and an array of other seafood and casual dining options. Full bar & fresh food, their Bistro Sauce is the perfect accompaniment to many of their entrees! Their Boston & Manhattan clams chowders are excellent too! Amy behind the bar during lunch hour, is always a friendly, attentive host that makes each meal a pleasant & relaxing experience! read more

Sea Jax Tavern - Having a great lunch with my friend! Good day! - Seafood Near Me - Kettering, Ohio

Excellent! Never disappoints. Boom Boom shrimp is a must but to be perfectly honest we have never had a bad meal.or experience. Tonight we, of course, had boom shrimp, the portion size is definitely shareable for u to 4 people....great for leftovers. The are super crunchy and flavorful. I ordered a Lent special of shrimp and cheesy grits with a slightly spicy tomato sauce and my husband ordered jambalaya. We have left overs for sure. Great local owned gem. read more

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Outstanding bar food in a relaxing setting. The "stick of butter" sized cheese sticks were tasty and filling. The calamari was really good as was everything else we ordered. The beer was cold and there were many choices to try. The best review I can give is that we will definitely go back. read more

The food is good! The staff is friendly! But it takes a long time to get your food. This has been the case on more than one occasion.

All was good here. Menu was encompassing to attract all diners whether seafood lovers or not. Food was great and service outstanding. Very popular spot. Will return for another try to sample other items that inerested me. read more

Honestly, I feel like Gordon Ramsey. But I don't think the food is that good. My husband and I got boom boom shrimp and fish tacos. All food is definitely frozen. WAYYY TOO MUCH BREADING. Overall, we didn't complain but we won't be back. The staff did their job read more

We have eaten at this restaurant a couple times before and the meals are quite good!! I wanted to comment on our experience this evening....we showed up 10 minutes before they opened with one other car in the parking lot. By the time they opened there was a line and every table was full within five minutes. The staff was unruffled and friendly. The service was great from bar service to appetizers to the meal. Cheers to Sea Jax and their staff!!! read more

This place was super crowded on a sat night. We were lucky to find a spot at the bar. I tried the bang shrimp tacos. They're okay the bacon bits help. The beach bum drink is a bit strong and heavy on the grapefruit. read more

Hidden gem we found! Great service and food was fantastic. I normally stay away from fried foods but their grouper fingers very lightly breaded and very tasty. Clam chowda tasted like I was in Maine. Would love to have something like this in Cbus. We will be back! read more

Tonight was my our (wife & I) first visit. We had a little concern because the place is just not much to look at on the outside, but we were pleasantly surprised. The interior is well-done, very comfortable place. The menu was diverse; we were expecting bar food and while they definitely has some, they also had some different menu selections such as Ahi tuna, jambalaya, and poutine. I had the poutine; I am a big eater but the portion size would've easily served both of us with some left over. It was excellent. My wife had salad with a side of fried shrimp and she described is as delicious. While I did not ask, it appears that they have an ever-changing craft beer selection. The service was excellent and food was out surprisingly fast. Cost was in line with other local restaurants. I'm glad we found the place and we will go again. Highly recommended. read more