Jake's Famous Crawfish

(503) 226-1419

401 SW 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97205 45.5225 -122.6832

Neighborhoods: Neighbors West - Northwest, Downtown

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Last updated 4.27.09

Jake's Famous Crawfish

What People Are Saying About Jake's Famous Crawfish

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In Short
Every night buzzes with well-dressed locals and seafood-seeking tourists in the pleasantly understated dining room. The tiled bar, usually standing room only, is full of loud, lively conversation and the scent of cigars. The daily menu features more than 30 fresh, flown in delicacies including oysters and razor clams. Don't miss the popular creamy clam chowder or the seared ahi. For dessert, the dense bittersweet-chocolate truffle cake seems to be the preferred choice.

freshyfresh

June 23, 2009

Been here several times over the years with out of towners. This place is running on reputation that it earned years ago, but no longer deserves. Food is wayyy overpriced for what you get. Especially in this town, one can find a truly inspired meal, a dazzling one, for the same price or less. Soup tastes like it came from a can. Service is spotty - can be great or awful - you just never know. Bartender named Bobby is always nice. If you eat outside, expect to be open to harassment by any of the "colorful" characters who wander around this place.

jpirani

March 20, 2009

On this occassion, I received very poor service. I frequent McCormick restaurants frequently, and this visit was a major dissapointment. We we seated at a very small table, which I believe staff reserve for people of my height. It is a corner table, but the foot space is very small and the chairback, upright, without a cushion. One can feel every movement of the other individual sharing the bench behind. While our waiter was courteous, he served us the longest meal I have had in a LONG time. He left us for a full 1/2 hour before presenting us with the bill and then he hurried off so quickly we could not pay and leave. When we did leave we noticed he seemed to be enjoying the company or other patrons - but didn't have time for us. The food was decent, but the service overwelmed the experience.

teflondonn

February 05, 2009

I've been to Jakes a few times now. I have always found the food to be good as well as the service. However, the food, and especially the wine, is very overpriced. In addition, the ambience it poor in most areas of the restaurant. The exception is the bar area, which is cozy. The last time I went I got the feeling that it was an upscale Applybees. With the all the excellent small restaurants in Portland there is no reason to every go to Jakes. Many have better food, most have better ambience, and most are much cheaper.

The Details on Jake's Famous Crawfish

Happy Hour:

A $1.95 menu is featured from 3:30pm to 6pm and from 10pm to midnight Monday through Thursday; from 3:30pm to 6pm and from 10pm to 12:30am Friday and Saturday; and 4pm to 6pm and 9pm to 11pm Sundays.

The Extras:

Private and semi-private rooms can accommodate parties large and small.

Know Before You Go:

Jake's Famous Crawfish has a sister restaurant, Jake's Grill, just a few blocks away. Make sure you know which to attend.

Smoking Permitted:

At the bar

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