Jake's Famous Crawfish
Portland, OR 97205-2397
Phone: (503) 226-1419
- Price:
- $$$
- Best of Citysearch:
- Seafood 2006, Seafood 2006, Power Lunch 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-11pm, Fri 11am-12am, Sat 12pm-12am, Sun 3pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Jake's Famous Crawfish – by Rachel Bellacera
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.
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Insider Tips
Happy HourA $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 ExtrasPrivate and semi-private rooms can accommodate parties large and small.
Know Before You GoJake's Famous Crawfish has a sister restaurant, Jake's Grill, just a few blocks away. Make sure you know which to attend.
User Reviews for Jake's Famous Crawfish
07/19/2008 Posted by mamiecole
I felt prompted to write this review for two reasons: A) My family and I LOVE the food at Jake's Crawfish House and B) After reading the most recent review I felt the need to attempt to restore some dignity to the reputation of people from Louisiana. I was born and raised in Louisiana and certainly miss the crawfish boil restaurants where you sit at a paper-covered table and have countless pounds of crawfish, corn and potatoes served to you in a big plastic tray alongside pitchers of Miller Light. But to compare that type of restaurant to Jake's based on appearance is unfair. Jake's serves really great seafood in a lively atmosphere. Since moving here a year ago, we have eaten at Jake's several times. Last time we were there, my husband had the bisque, which was so delicious I regretted not ordering it myself. I had the crab and it was super fresh and tender. They do serve boiled crawfish, but I have never ordered it because other things on the menu look so good. Everything I have ever had here has been fresh, well-cooked and delicious. The service ranges from good to great, depending upon how busy the place is. Although PNW seafood is different than Louisiana seafood, it is just as tasty. If you are looking for a great seafood restaurant in Portland, then Jake's is the place to go. If you are looking for a traditional Louisiana crawfish boil, then I recommend doing as I do and visit Louisiana between March and June.
05/10/2008 Posted by ALLCAJUN
WE ARE FROM LOUISIANA, BEEN LOOKING FOR A "GOOD PLACE" TO EAT CRAWFISH. WE SEEN THIS RESTURANT ONLINE, AND DECIDED WE WOULD GO. WE WALKED IN THE RESTURANT IT WAS REALLY DARK, (BUT IT WAS VERY NICE) WE WAS SEATED AT A NICE TABLE AND LOOKED AROUND WITH ONE QUESTION IN OUR MINDS... DO WE WANT TO EAT CRAWFISH HERE? WE ORDERED OUR DRINKS AND OUR 6 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER LOOKED AT US AND SAID, "WE CANT EAT CRAWFISH HERE!!!" SO WE JUST DECIDED TO JUST PAY FOR THE DRINKS AND GO SOMEWHERE ELSE BECAUSE WE FELT THAT IT WAS NOT "A CRAWFISH EATING TYPE OF ENVIRONMENT." NOT SAYING THAT THEY DONT HAVE GREAT FOOD & SERVICE, BUT IT WAS NOT OUR TYPE OF ENVIRONMENT. WE PROBABLY WOULD HAVE STAYED IF WE WAS IN THE MOOD FOR SOMETHING ELSE. WE ARE STILL TRYING TO GET USED TO THE WAY PEOPLE EAT AND COOK UP HERE. ITS NOTHING LIKE LOUISIANA BABY!! SO IF YALL WANT SOME GOOD CAJUN FOOD IN THE RIGHT ENVIRONMENT, THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE LOUISIANA.!!!! SORRY!
Pros: CANT REALLY SAY...
Cons: PARKING IS A PAIN
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