Jai Alai Restaurant
About
- 4.9 ( 42 reviews)
- $$, $$$
Cuisines
- π¦ Seafood
- π₯ Spanish
Dining Options
- πΊ Seating
- βΏ Wheelchair Accessible
- π½οΈ Table service
- π Reservations
- π· Serves Alcohol
- π½οΈ Dinner
Recommended Reviews
4.9
Caro Mata
Great place, excellent food and wonderful staff. Will be back soon!
Philip Meyers
Off the main street next to a bridge. Signage is small so easy to miss. Parking on street in front or municipal parking lot behind that is free. Ordered the paella which was good but we have had better. Needs to be for two so you both need to agree on it. Pitcher of white Sangria was very good. They have a nice bar upfront with plenty of seating in the back. Decor is very dated but otherwise okay. Coffee was good and strong. Flan for dessert was good but my wife said she has had better. Staff were all very friendly and helpful.
Paul Cyphers
This is the best kept secret in Dover, NJ. The place feels so old school, but there's this amazing new world charm in the owners. They are accommodating and kind and funny and just wonderful. The food here is beautiful; the dishes are rich and delicious without being too much. Come with an appetite and dine at Jai-Alai while you can. This is a gem of a generation and we will be lesser for being without them one day.
Karen Vasquez
Very quiet and intimate place for excellent authentic Spanish/Basque food and Sangria. Staff was superb. Definitely will be back for more.
Dwight Godwin
What a wonderful restaurant. Food prepared most excellent. Service wonderful.Very well priced for what you get.I highly recommend this restaurant.
Phillip Jones
We always drive by to see when they re-open after being closed for the winter. Had our first for the season last night - the best! Of course went right next door for ice cream after - yummy!
Gabe Gamer
The duck is delicious and I recommend the mushrooms and cheese as a appetizer.
Carl Chap
Great paella
Z Cabrera
Cozy, friendly and yum! Real great find where you can unwind.
Sim Rimarenko
A hidden gem for 38 years!
Samuel Boyd
Perfect service and old house ambiance, excellent shrimp! Amazing!
Thomas Parente
A very special place with excellent Basque food. You can enjoy a wonderful quiet meal in this old world restaurant. Always superior service.
J Drake
The food is always well prepared and yummy, workers hands out awesome service. I loved how clean it is and ambience. Will come back again.
Lavern Larenz
We met with friends at this spot for lunch. This place was recommended to us by a friend. Well, it was a winning. we were warmly welcomed by the staff members and we felt excellent. The meal was great. We had a great time and we will visit this place again. Keep it up.
Jonathan Gann
Fantastic authentic Spanish food from the Basque region!!
Bob W
Wonderful, friendly service. Had the paella. Absolutely fantastic!
Carri Zero
Absolutely Phenomenal!!
James V
Great seafood and sangria
Ronnie S
Excellent Basque cuisine. It's a rarity in this day in age to find a Basque restaurant with such authentic dishes. Having been there for 39 years, they are a true institution. I highly recommend you try it out.
Miguel Cenicacelaya
Best food in Dover! You defiantly pay for what you get! the Sangria is absolutely amazing. The service is wonderful, nothing but excellence is at this restaurant. Will always go here for an amazing dinner!
Cadence Borrero
When i go there i get Free Goodall because the person that owns the place is my great grandfather . The place has great food serveice
Lina Balaska
Awesome good, service and sangria!
kathi fichtner
A + food, drink's, service
Anna Wells
Delicious food. Friendly staff. I will dine here again when next in the area.
Sam Knutson
Incredible Food and Spectacular Service, don't be fooled by the exterior appearance and location.
Avyril Brady
Very quiet and intimate place for excellent authentic Spanish/Basque food and Sangria. Staff was superb. Definitely will be back for more.
Robert Schwarz
Have loved the food and mood of Jai Alai for over 30 years.
Gloria Kennedy
My best restaurant. Amazing food! Great atmosphere. Service was excellent!
Michael Sontos
Everything was excellent!
Jack Henry
Very quiet and intimate place for excellent authentic Spanish/Basque food and Sangria. Staff was superb. Definitely will be back for more.
Kristine Kjekstad
The mushrooms are to die for. I wish I had known about this place sooner! Food and service was excellent! It's definitely our new favorite place!
Daniel Secada
great staff, home made food, authentic basque
Timothy Potter
My meal was excellent. Scallops and shrimp... We ate a bit late and the restaraunt was quite slow. Try the paella..
Joseph Langowski
Awesome, we have been coming here for years,the food is excellent, the atmosphere is like home.Kathy and the crew are great.
Don
Best authentic Spanish cuisine in New Jersey!
Kathy Pross
Paella and house sangria make for a festive dining experience. Great wait staff too; attentive but not intrusive.
Nicole kelly
I've never had a bad meal here! The sangria is always good. I love their plantain chips. I usually order their stuffed mushrooms with orange glazed duck. The food is great and the staff is always friendly. This place is a hidden gem!
Musicvariable MendozaVEVO
Very good
Lina Roman
Excellent place, cozy, good service and simply delicious food
clara Cardona
Nice place, nice food
Jim Ferrie
Really great old school kind of place. People and food are awesome
Marianne Messineo
Amazing food! Great atmosphere. Service was excellent!