Jay's Gourmet Pasta And Seafood

This was my first experience at Jay's Gourmet. If you've ever been to or passed through Carlsbad along Carlsbad Boulevard, you may have noticed the restaurant without really stopping to check it out.

Tonight’s visit to Jay’s was quite disappointing. It’s my birthday, and we chose to celebrate by dining out, hoping to make the evening special and save some time since we’re worn out from...

We came to Carlsbad for a lovely family vacation, and we were having a fantastic time—until our visit to Jay's Gourmet. While we enjoyed the food, the ambiance was...

The garlic bread arrived steaming hot and was absolutely delightful, with just the right balance of butter and garlic to kick off our meal. Everything we ordered was fantastic, and it was captivating to watch an array of calzones, pizzas, and various pasta dishes being served. It was tough to choose from the menu since they offer everything you could want in Italian cuisine, along with plenty of seafood options to indulge in. The staff was wonderful—the two hostesses and our waitress were all a pleasure to interact with. We loved our meal and could tell that others around us were equally satisfied. I wasn't surprised to see a sizable line forming around 7 PM as a nice crowd gathered. Fortunately, we arrived early, and I recommend that approach if you can.

We took our family to this restaurant for dinner because of its excellent reviews. While it is conveniently located near the beach, our experience felt more like a tourist trap. The food was mediocre, and it took a long time for our orders to arrive. Plus, the tables set up in the parking lot didn’t create any inviting atmosphere. We also noticed a 3% fee added to the bill for credit card payments. After reviewing our credit card statement, we saw that someone from the restaurant had added extra dollars to our tip without our consent. We ordered a Caesar salad priced at $14, but adding chicken or shrimp would increase the cost by an additional $10-18. We also requested one topping on one half of the pizza and a different topping on the other half, yet we were charged the full price for both toppings.