I am not sure if it is normal but the smell of fish was prominent when we entered James Street Gastropub and lingered during the time that we were there. We tried to go downstairs where the jazz music was playing but it was already cramped (make mental note to get there early). Seemed like a mix of people. So we headed back upstairs to the bar and eating area which was not crowded at all. The bartender was friendly and served me a $3 beer. We moved over to the dining area as some of us hadn't eaten. The table ordered some fries which were tasty and oh so doubled fried. We ordered more drinks though our waitress seemed aloof and a bit slow. We waited awhile to order things and to ask for our check. If peeps want to go back I will go too but I won't take the initiative as it will forever be known to me as the fish smelling place.