Jake's Famous Crawfish

Category: Seafood restaurant in Portland, Oregon

Address: 401 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA

Phone: +15032261419

Opening hours

Sunday: 11:30AM–9PM

Monday: 11:30AM–9PM

Tuesday: 11:30AM–9PM

Wednesday: 11:30AM–9PM

Thursday: 11:30AM–9PM

Friday: 11:30AM–10PM

Saturday: 11:30AM–10PM

Reviews

Charles Conti

Aug 14, 2022

It took Several minutes for the waiter to get to our table but once there the pace of the food and service picked up considerably. ordered the Jake's Etouffe and was very happy With the amount of seasoning. Liked them leaving the rice in a clump so that I could put as much as I wanted. Would have enjoyed it more if the shrimp had been fried In a skillet rather than boiled. This gives a completely different texture to the shrimp and more flavor in the a them. The sole was well seasoned but a bit tough. The crab cakes were perfect!

Percy

Aug 7, 2022

Great food, great atmosphere, great service and great drinks. This is not a “fish and chips” place and that’s an excellent thing. The seafood menu here goes well beyond crawfish. I had a wonderful sole fish dish served with a caper sauce accompanied with mash potatoes and veggies. Delicious! My wife had the stuffed halibut, equally delicious. We sat outside and enjoyed people watching by the newly created street plaza (aka a street closed to car traffic) and a beautiful perfectly tempered day. Our waitress was very efficient and professional. Food arrived on a timely fashion right after our mussel appetizer. My wife had some wine while I thoroughly enjoyed the prosecco sangria. We had a great time. P.S. my wife eats gluten free and found something good to eat here.

Amjad Kinhnarath

May 24, 2022

A Portland classic. Sat at a table inthe bar and it wasn't too busy for a Friday night but others i saw coming in had a hard time getting a seat later in the dinner hour. Cocktails were amazing. The bartenders know what they are doing and can make pretty much anything you want, perfectly. Waitresses were friendly and very attentive. Always a good selection of oysters and other seafood but the menu is on the mid to higher price range. But you get a great atmosphere, great service, and a really nice but laid back environment. Location is very easy to get to but parking, as anywhere downtown can be difficult if you need to park really close.

Julie WA

Apr 24, 2022

Highly recommend. This place has been around for over a hundred years for a reason. We were seated in an alcove that sat 6. It is pricey. For six of us to eat, appetizers, drinks and dessert we were in well over $300. Favorites were french onion soup, fish and chips and the cod with crab and shrimp. Fish & chips is lightly breaded and very tender. Not a single dish we wouldn't recommend. Historic Portland seafood right in the heart of downtown.

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Questions & Answers

What time is the Happy Hour?

Paul Maghiari | Aug 17, 2019
Tony S | Aug 17, 2019

Happy hour on Sunday is 3-6p and 9-11p.

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When does Jake's have crawfish

Kevin Vinson | Aug 17, 2019
Kevin Vinson | Aug 17, 2019

Thanks. For some reason I thought they had a family style dish like in New Orleans.

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Just wondering - does Jakes still serve Stark Street Sturgeon on their menu? Moved from OR 30 years ago and going back for a nostalgic visit!

Ursula Kobel | Aug 17, 2018
Nioka Montgomery | Aug 17, 2018

Sturgeon i always see on the menu. If that was title plate? But i am sure that if you wanted it how you remember it, they would deliver. Never in 30 years have i been disappointed in the quality or price.

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Where is the nearest parking?

Blossom Van Houten | May 18, 2022
Nick L | May 18, 2022

Garage on same block and side of building, on SW 12th. Or anywhere on the street.

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How can I cancel a reservation at jake's?

Nanette Williams | Aug 16, 2021
M. HulksHeroes | Aug 16, 2021

How did you make a reservation.... just call and cancel.

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How safe is it to come to your restaurant.....am I going to be beaten to death or my car destroyed....I am serious and I want a serious answer...

Dana Jones | Aug 16, 2021
Mona Jones | Aug 16, 2021

Very safe feeling area. No noticeable protest graffiti.

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Will they sit 6?

Heather Seago | Aug 16, 2021
Eric Estes | Aug 16, 2021

They sure will.

how do I get a gift card online

Lisa Campbell | Aug 16, 2020
sheryl lopez-pelayo | Aug 16, 2020

I am not sure, I was there to listen to a doctor speak

Where do you get off of the max train, to go to Jake's Crawfish?

Randy Blackburn | Aug 16, 2020
MasterWorld14 | Aug 16, 2020

It's right near Powell's Books, the closest MAX stop would be Pioneer Square then to walk the next couple blocks. Definitely worth the trip!

Did Jake's change hands or something? I see good ratings now. After three bad meals in a row, quite horrific, we stopped going about ten years ago. Please tell me it's got better.

Joel Stout | Aug 17, 2019
Scott Morris | Aug 17, 2019

I was there 3 weeks ago had several visits over the course of a week n had delicious meals each time

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What time is happy hour on Friday?

Liddy Curtin | Aug 17, 2019
Greg Askew | Aug 17, 2019

3to6 daily 9to close fri sat 10 to close

Is there a bill pending for my meal at Jake's in 2007 or late 2006? My bill was around $21.00 and I inserted $40.00 in the black pocket without reviewing the tab before the waiter picked up the order! Thank you.

Anne Smith | Aug 17, 2019
Eric Chung | Aug 17, 2019

Anyone understand this question? Because I highly doubt Jake's Famous Crawfish kept a receipt from a customer that dined there about 13 years ago. Just letting you know.

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When is happy hour on Saturday?

PM Shore | Aug 17, 2019
Nick Hawkins | Aug 17, 2019

I'd susgest ringing the venue and asking.

Reservations needed for lunch on a Wednesday?

Dena Aindow | Aug 17, 2019
curtis ree | Aug 17, 2019

Now,

How do we enter easiest with a person in wheelchair?

Margie Abbott | Aug 17, 2019
Patrick Kutz | Aug 17, 2019

Use the Stark street entrance. It's next to the host stand.

do you serve abalone? I would love my husband to experience the taste of abalone as I did when I was a kid.

Raschelle Parker | Aug 17, 2019
Helen Gibson | Aug 17, 2019

I've never seen it on the menu, but the menu changes every day.

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are dogs allowed?

Lee Rome | Aug 17, 2019
SU | Aug 17, 2019

If you have a SERVICE dog, required by ADA. Otherwise, no

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How long established

Arlene Watland | Aug 17, 2018
SU | Aug 17, 2019

According to the menu: Jake Freman established a legendary Portland tradition in 1892 at the corner of 12th Avenue and Stark.

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What kind of dessert

Christy White | Aug 17, 2018
Linda Drury | Aug 17, 2018

They had deep chocolate brownies and custards and cheese cakes a large assortment of desserts.

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Do you offer a military discount

Marlenia Kerns | Aug 17, 2018
Mia Soliven | Aug 17, 2018

I don't think they do, but just call them. It can't hurt.

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Do I need a reservation for happy hour meal?

Biba Kurtovic | Aug 17, 2018
Eryn Hughes | Aug 17, 2018

Only in the restaurant do you need a reservation!!

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a group of us are coming for lunch, do you have a vegan menu?

Daniel Yeatesly | Aug 17, 2018
Lisa Y. | Aug 17, 2018

Vegetarian dishes for sure, but not vegan. They do have nice salads though!

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I just ate the crableg and clam chowder and they were both good. What else is tasty here?

Catherine J Park | Aug 17, 2018
Mark Ruibal | Aug 17, 2018

Oyster sampler

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What's the best dish here. I just had the crablegs and they were quite good. Clam chowder was heavenly :)

Catherine J Park | Aug 17, 2018
Paul Tochen | Aug 17, 2018

Gosh beats me, it all is wonderfully good of the items I have had.

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Is there valet parking?

william hamilton | Aug 17, 2018
Nioka Montgomery | Aug 17, 2018

Yes yes yes.On Stark right in front.

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What time does the Blueplate Lunch special end? We're driving up from Eugene, and don't want to get there too late for the lunch specials

Carmen Bayley | Aug 17, 2018
Barbi Sheldon | Aug 17, 2018

I also have no clue as I have only been there once

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how much them mudbugs a pound

Dennis Wagner | Aug 17, 2018
M6 Winery | Aug 17, 2018

I do not think Jake's sells crawfish by the pound.

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Is there happy hour at Jake's on Friday?

Jim McPartland | Aug 17, 2018
J C | Aug 17, 2018

Yes, my girlfriend works at Jake's Crawfish and the happy hour is 3-6 everyday!! Except holidays, the late night happy hour is 9-11 M-F and 10-12 Friday and Saturday.

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Can kids sit in the bar for Happy Hour?

Keli Smither | Aug 17, 2018
Juan Juarez | Aug 17, 2018

Nope, they check everyone's ID and make sure only 21 and up can be there.

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Happy hour times?

Connie Cash | Aug 17, 2018
Therdsak Suthanaviroj | Aug 17, 2018

Happy Hour Times: 3pm to 6pm Monday - Friday 9pm to close Sunday - Thursday 10pm to close Friday & Saturday

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What times are happy hours? I didn't see that info on the website.

Lynsley Rollins | Aug 17, 2018
Jacqueline Hansen | Aug 17, 2018

3pm to 6pm and 10pm to close

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Will there be a Thanksgiving dinner?

Carla Rogers | Aug 17, 2018
Jay | Aug 17, 2018

They have the last several years

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