Finely Jps - WELLFLEET
Finely Jps
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We enjoy dining at this restaurant. The menu offers a diverse range of interesting options. It's located in a newly constructed building with appealing architecture. The dishes are well-crafted and delicious. The ambiance is cozy and relaxed. The staff is attentive and welcoming. View all feedback.
What Mike B dislikes about Finely Jps:
The clam chowder is only enjoyable if you like watery cream served in a bowl. It’s nice to see cataplana on the menu—it has the potential to be a regional standout—but I can’t bring myself to order it anymore. I feel bad for the lobster that must endure being cooked to the point of becoming rubbery and inedible. Even the chicken marsala, which should be a safe choice, was just as disappointing. View all feedback.
After reviewing the menu, the waitress informed us of the specials and left us to decide. However, we were taken aback by the high prices—$18 for a hamburger (without cheese or bacon), and appetizers averaging between $12 to $15. With those prices, we expected at least exceptional food. Unfortunately, we were let down. We ordered the filled ravioli as a shared appetizer for $12, which came with six half-dollar-sized ravioli in an unremarkable sauce. They weren’t terrible, but you could easily get a similar dish from the freezer section at Trader Joe's. For my main course, I chose the Wellfleet Paella at $26, while my boyfriend opted for the special ribeye steak served with a side of rice (they were out of potatoes, which is baffling for a weekend dinner). After what felt like an eternity—given the restaurant's emptiness—we finally received our entrees, but our anticipation quickly turned to disappointment. The steak was greasy, tough, and smothered in a thick, flavorless sauce. The rice was dry and a dull grayish-white. As for the paella, although the scallops and shrimp were cooked well, the dish lacked flavor—far from the spicy, savory, and delicious experience paella should deliver. The beloved crispy rice was absent, replaced by soggy yellow rice swimming in a weak saffron broth that tasted more like a broth cube than any distinctive seasoning. Our total bill was $80, and neither of us felt full or satisfied. My boyfriend remarked that he’s had better steaks at wedding receptions, and I could recall tastier rice dishes from my high school cafeteria. In short, the lackluster service, uninspiring and bland food, and outrageous prices created a perfect storm that guarantees we won't return. What a pity! The décor was actually quite nice, and they could really have a gem if they either adjusted their prices to match the food quality or served dishes worthy of higher prices—perhaps by incorporating local items or regional specialties? We genuinely wanted to enjoy Finely J.P.'s, but unfortunately, we didn’t.
Let's start by mentioning that we were seated in a nearly empty room, with only two other tables occupied at 7:00 PM. Our food didn’t arrive until 8:10, and it was staggered, which meant our party of seven felt obliged to wait until everyone received their meals. The calamari linguini was quite bland; I rarely see my husband add salt, yet he did this time, and there was very little seafood in the dish. At $21, it felt overpriced for pasta. My Caesar salad was also disappointing, with a dressing that lacked flavor. A good Caesar should have hints of garlic, anchovy, lemon, and spice, but this tasted more like a mix of mayonnaise and water. Additionally, the salmon portion was absurdly small for a $5 upcharge. I ended up ordering another piece of salmon; the waitress was hesitant at first, but after I insisted and told her to charge me whatever she needed to, she returned with the extra fish. Perhaps others enjoyed their meals more? It took quite a while for the bread to arrive, and when it did, it was just mediocre. On the bright side, the drinks were good, and the waitress was friendly and attentive. The atmosphere was nice, and if the food were better, I would consider returning. It’s no wonder we were able to get last-minute reservations for seven on a Saturday when other restaurants were fully booked—this place seems to have a reputation for being just okay at best.
The clam chowder is only enjoyable if you like watery cream served in a bowl. It’s nice to see cataplana on the menu—it has the potential to be a regional standout—but I can’t bring myself to order it anymore. I feel bad for the lobster that must endure being cooked to the point of becoming rubbery and inedible. Even the chicken marsala, which should be a safe choice, was just as disappointing.
Let me start by saying I've been in the restaurant business for over 25 years! Needless to say I know something about. The server was very nice but even that couldn't make up for the horrendous food that came to our table. Two members of our party had chicken Marsala that was grilled with the skin on it??????? Never had Marsala grilled but figured I'd give it a try. I could only eat 1 bite before giving the garlic mashed potatoes a try...as bad as the chicken they were definitely from a can and I'm pretty sure they forgot the garlic. The Marsala sauce.... Yep they forgot the Marsala!!! Another member of the party had pecan encrusted cod. The fish came out with a pile of BURNT pecans and the fish was not fresh...it had been soaked in tri-poly (a chemical to soak up water) so long that it was translucent. The waitress said the cook said it was fresh from Chatham?? Two other guests had the linguini with clam sauce, again no flavor in the sauce and the pasta was way over cooked. I never write reviews but was so disgusted and truly disappointed that I had to. Don't waste your I was very skeptical when the waitress came up to tells the specials and said all the Entrées on the menu are 14 To the owners of this establishment, giving away bad food will not bring customers back! Put out a quality meal and you don't have to stoop to such levels..... Seriously the WORST meal I have ever had out.
This place is definitely not fine dining. The food is ok but everything else was lacking. JP's was recommended to us as a good place to celebrate an anniversary. Maybe if we were 70. The drinks stunk and the silverware and place settings were straight out of a middle school cafeteria. Half the people were in shorts and t-shirts. Maybe had we gone on a casual night out we would have had a better time.
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