Portland, OR.

Jakes Famous Crawfish

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For four star dining in Portland, try Jake's Famous Crawfish. This is a great place. This mildly expensive restaurant has been around for the last 100 years. Situated in the Downtown neighborhood, it's one of the popular places to eat in the area. It's known for its seafood. This place features a singles scene. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, and fine wines. This place is good for groups. People who have eaten here found the food very.

User Reviews of Jakes Famous Crawfish

Yelp.com Review - by John B.

3.0 of 5 stars. good place to go with friends for some good seafood and beer. The sourdough bread is great. stick to the seafood.
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Crystal B.

5.0 of 5 stars. I was looking for the perfect place to take my visiting grandmother for a seafood feast. Jake's hit it out of the park. We took another reviewer's advice and ordered the crab and brie stuffed salmon....
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandon S.

5.0 of 5 stars. We went to Jake's for our 4th anniversary dinner and we couldn't have asked for a better meal, setting or service for the event. I was a little nervous about Jake's because it is a McCormick and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Nilendu M.

5.0 of 5 stars. We recently were in Portland for a day. After emptying the wallet at Powell's, we headed to Jake's for lunch. I chose the "special of the day" Cajun style Crawfish with Chicken in a gravy with rice --...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Niki Z.

3.0 of 5 stars. if your looking for louisianna crawfish, this is not the place to go. i came down to portland looking forward to eating louisianna crawfish, but i was very disappointed, when i got boiled crawfish and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Will D.

4.0 of 5 stars. As a native Portlander, I'm kinda obligated to be a seafood fan. You don't spend the bulk of your life living this close to the ocean without learning to enjoy its fruits. Jake's consistently pulls...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by John S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Great beer, wine and Spirits. The place is a seafood lovers dream. I had the Sturgeon and it was awesome. Its not pretentious and it is not cheap. Its a good mix. I think its perfect for a seafood...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Dave M.

3.0 of 5 stars. I really wanted to like Jake's. Everybody likes Jake's after all. How could I possibly go to Jake's Famous Crawfish and NOT leave totally happy? Dunno, but it happened. Grandma called me up and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Glenn F.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of my friends took me here for dinner during my visit. It was very busy and there was a 45 minute wait, but the host offered us seats at the "back bar". My friend didn't even know they had a back...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie J.

1.0 of 5 stars. My parents live in Portland, and they took me to this place when I was visiting. The first time I ate there I had a great experience--really delicious seafood, nice service, good drinks, good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Erin M.

3.0 of 5 stars. OK, don't get me wrong - the dinner was good. The hollandaise crusted salmon was perfectly cooked and everything else was good. But I expected it to be a little more.. I don't know? Hip?Jake's felt...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Sean M.

4.0 of 5 stars. Let me just say from the start that if Jakes had awful food, poor services and crappy decor I still would have rated them 4 stars for the Chocolate Bag alone. Thankfully none of that is the case and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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Not a Good Night

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Evan R.

4.0 of 5 stars. I have been eating here since I was a child. Now I take my children here and we are always happy. The servers are old school and very professional. They treat the kids with respect and the kids eat...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Randall F.

5.0 of 5 stars. A real tradition in Portland is to go to Jake's Famous Crawfish....the same feeling to me as Tadich Grill in San Francisco...old wood, booths, servers that really know their stuff (more on this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Megan T.

5.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant is a Portland institution, and this is not undeserved. From the outside, it looks unassuming and casual, but once you step inside, it has a completely different feel. The wooden booths...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by dan h.

5.0 of 5 stars. Let me start this out by saying this is for Jake's Happy Hour. I've never actually eaten there when the regular people eat there as I can't really justify spending that kind of money on a meal at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Preston T.

5.0 of 5 stars. This restaurant has a very good reputation around these parts. When asked "What is the best seafood restaurant in Portland?", Jake's Famous Crawfish is mentioned more than once. Not just in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca A.

3.0 of 5 stars. My boyfriend was super excited about dinner tonight- mainly because he was starving, but also because he loves seafood and was really looking forward to crawfish. Well, heads up- you can't really get...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Emily T.

5.0 of 5 stars. I fell into a food coma after eating at Jake's. And I loved every step. The outside of Jake's is misleading. From the street, Jake's looks like an unassuming pub. But step inside, and the layout it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Carolyn D.

3.0 of 5 stars. The Pacific Northwest is known for its fresh local seafood. In order to try and convince me to stay out in Oregon, my vegetarian boyfriend did a little meatatarian reconnaissance. He asked around to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by joce l.

3.0 of 5 stars. "Good, fresh seafood. Had the crabcakes which were great. Crab bisque was "white" not red..threw me off a little. Wish there were more selections without cream sauce or deep fried. Fresh seafood is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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No Reason To Go Hear

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by celia h.

4.0 of 5 stars. fantastic happy hour! I just love this company. Its one of the only corporate restaurants i enjoy eating at.
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by mark b.

5.0 of 5 stars. This is one of my favorite spots downtown. Usually good service always good food. Consistant. If they have the Patrole Sole in the lemon caper sauce get it!!! Great deals on the happy hour and the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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Overpriced, okay food. Tourist trap

Fresh seafood, prepared with less flavor than the menu would suggest and paired with mostly tasteless sides (among other things I am confident my mashed potatoes were instant). The bar has a nice upscale...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by sm r.

5.0 of 5 stars. I do love this place. It was one of the first places that I took my wife to when we moved to Portland. She relaxed with the knowledge that Portland has some really good food. The service is really,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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Yummy, but Snooty with a big S

I visited Jake's last Tuesday. I have visited various McCormicks in the area a number of times. I stood waiting to be attended to while staff stood at the front desk doing their own tasks. I was asked in a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Chanda I.

4.0 of 5 stars. what a great late night happy hour. things on the happy hour menu range from $1.95 to about $5.95. i got gorgonzola bacon mac n cheese for $4.95 and clam chower for $1.95 or $2.95. friends got the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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Disappointing, Very Disappointing

Went here with my lady friend on New Year's Eve, so I have taken that into consideration. That said, we WERE promptly seated because we had a reservation but service was otherwise abysmally slow. Drinks: Being...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Brandy S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came here for happy hour to celebrate a birthday. It was pretty good for how cheap it was, but not 5 stars. Oh, and all of the Nixon paraphernalia . . . which was a little bit creepy.Overall, worth...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jake's was spectacular. Went for a birthday dinner (sister-in-law) and it did not disappoint. We started with Calamari and a bowl of dungeness crab bisque (spectacular!). We tried the "mixed grill"...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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Jake's Crawfish is always reliable

Dined at Jake's last night, it is always good. Great service, good food. This review is in response to the Cajun reviewer. How can you review a restaurant if you don't dine there? You might be surprised at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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WOW!

The food was fab....the service was fab... we had to wait just a few minutes... but the place was packed all night... I loved that they don't rush you out... we were there for 2.5 hours.. having a wonderful...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim D.

4.0 of 5 stars. I scream, you scream, we all scream for...Dungeness crab. Yes, you read correctly, the crustacean. This is, without question, my favorite seafood. I love it. LOVE it! And now, I love Jake's. On...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by The B.

4.0 of 5 stars. We asked a person on our plane to Portland for a recommendation. They went safe and suggested this place.A good solid restaurant that has the feeling that it has been around forever and it has....
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Mak H.

4.0 of 5 stars. Get the happy hour blackened chicken sandwich. It will hands down be the best thing you ever get for $1.95. Then, with all of the money you saved on the sandwich, you will still pay a pretty normal...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian M.

3.0 of 5 stars. We stopped here for a late night snack. Our Black Friday shopping consisted of Powell's Books and Spartacus and this was right nearby.I haven't eaten here in a LONG time. So the experience here was...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2008
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To the people a couple posts below

If you are looking for a good place to eat 'crawfish' perhaps one of the top fine-dining places in Portland isn't the best place to go. If you would have done a little more research Im sure you could have...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Justin S.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place has been here for 119 years. Very cool and great food and bar right in the Pearl district
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Samuel C.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of those classy, old, landmark restaurants, which are hard not to like!Jake's is consistently very good with their seafood dishes, especially the ones that deal more with local ingredients. Even...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Pamela D.

3.0 of 5 stars. Our waiter drank the Kool Aid. I just know it. What Kool Aid, you may be asking? Well, the Kool Aid that makes you become a walking, talking, partially functional robot with dead eyes. That Kool Aid....
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Brian H.

1.0 of 5 stars. Don't be fooled. This is a McCormick and Shmick's in disguise; and not a very good one at that. With all the dining options in Portland, you can do better just about anywhere.
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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I don't know why I avoided this place!

I don't know why....maybe because EVERYONE said it was great...maybe because it's been around since before time....but I never went to Jake's. I thought...ugh...old seafood place. But THIS PLACE BLEW MY MIND!...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Liliana G.

2.0 of 5 stars. i think this place just isn't my speed. i feel like i've had better food all over the place in pdx. also, i'm not saying you need to be a marine biologist, but maybe some basic fish knowledge would...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Adam W.

5.0 of 5 stars. I hate to keep giving 5 star reviews but this place really is the best. I sure as hell couldn't afford this place (i'm in college) if my dad wasn't visiting but when you're being treated, hoowee it's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Bei ..

5.0 of 5 stars. I stumbled upon Jake's while looking for Henry's in unfamiliar territory in downtown Portland. Since crawdad is not commonly served in LA, we decided to give it a shot. Our dinner and service was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Michelle H.

4.0 of 5 stars. What a great place to get your happy hour on! While you don't get any drink discounts, the food is not only affordable but delicious and plentiful. All of the tasty offerings live in '$5 and under'...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Danielle K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Yes. Yes. Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, YES.This fabulous little bistro is much smaller and far less intimidating than the full-on old-fashioned elegance of the Grill downtown. The location is primo,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jack B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jake's Famous Crawfish is far and away one of the top restaurants that I've EVER eaten at and continues to impress me every time I return!!I travel to Portland for business and when my wife flys up to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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Seafood is here by Maureen C. at InsiderPages

They have been in Portland forever. Their seafood is excellent and they know many different ways to prepare it. Always ask what is fresh and in season. This will of course affect the quality.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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Best happy hour

The best happy hour in Portland, and great service too! We sat outside and was served by a waitress who was so fast so nice that her alone would put this restaurant on the map! And the food, in one word...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kyle F.

2.0 of 5 stars. Came here for a friend's birthday dinner and was disappointed with my fish n chips. The fish used seemed old and not flavorful like I usually get when I come here. The batter the fish was fried in was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Rebecca H.

4.0 of 5 stars. It's still good but I was disappointed last time I went back. The pan fried halibut salad was horribly overdressed and drippy, but the halibut was delicious. The smoked salmon linguini had big...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard R.

1.0 of 5 stars. Well, I've heard and read all the hype about Jake's. It has to have something good about it to be around 100 years (or thereabouts). I'm not picky or complaining at all, but here it goes... Maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tracey M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jake's Rocks! I lived in OR for two years a long time ago and would go there as much as possible. Whenever I visit I still have to stop in for my fresh seafood fix. I highly recommend Jake's!
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Holly M.

4.0 of 5 stars. I came here for my birthday with no reservation on a weekend, and while it took a while to get a table, we managed to get one without waiting an eternity. If the weather is good, sit outside....
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Chelsea A.

3.0 of 5 stars. It was happy hour. It was delicious and cheap.My service was arguably lacking, but it was forgivable . . . considering it was happy hour and I don't expect superhero abilities all the time. Really, I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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Great Seafood

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by David R.

4.0 of 5 stars. This was my favorite meal in Portland during my four-day visit here last November. I loved the bartenders; they mixed great, classic cocktails such as Tom Collilns, and did it pleasantly and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fine service, fantastic food, good cocktails, and a warm inviting atmosphere. This is old school dining, with proper stiff drinks and good deliciously unhealthy food. Came here with a group of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Arvey S.

5.0 of 5 stars. Two thumbs up. I can't add much more to what many have said. I just wanted to enter a high mark for this place as our dinner was splendid. An enthusiastic mention for our waiter. He was pro and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Kristiin P.

4.0 of 5 stars. So pretty much anyone you ask in Portland will tell you to go to Jakes. But I do advise getting directions from a local, as your GPS will tell you to make about a million different u-turns and crazy...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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Decent by Elaine B. at InsiderPages

Our waiter was extremely standoffish. He seemed to know the menu but when we asked questions about it he, he only halfway knew it. I ordered oysters on the halfshell, which were something of a disappointment....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Oh my! It's easy to see why Jakes Famous Crawfish has been around for over a hundred years. Great service and great food. I started off with the Dungeness Crab Cocktail which was awesome, then the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jo Ann V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Did not know what to expect when we had dinner here--all we knew was that it served seafood, so we hoped it would be good. Got there about 1/2 hour before our 6PM reservation, so we were treated to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jeannie J.

5.0 of 5 stars. Seriously, it's hard to go wrong with the happy hour here. Even the lunch prices are reasonable. If you come in on even a semi regular basis, they remember you. I love the salmon cakes, and for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Peter M.

4.0 of 5 stars. To be fair, Portland is about as far away from true craw daddy country as it gets. Still, they had a menu that had completely befuddled. There were so many delicious looking items that we had to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ron T.

3.0 of 5 stars. The food, even the seafood which they serve in majority, is mediocre at best.Go somewhere else for specialty NW grown food and delicacy. I would not recommend this restaurant to any of my friends. It...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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Dungeness Crab! by Mindy M. at InsiderPages

I am not the biggest seafood fan in the world, but the Dungeness Crab dish that I had at this restaurant was outstanding. I was in a large group and everyone was satisfied with their dinners, but mine was the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen K.

3.0 of 5 stars. Old school cool in downtown Portland. I've been here a number of times over the years, primarily for dinners with a large family group or out of town guests. It is one of those classic Portland...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Senthil R.

4.0 of 5 stars. This place is well reviewed and the food and service are consistent with the review. Excellent seafood in the same mold as McCormick seafood restaurants. I had the Pecan crusted Halibut. It was good,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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NOT WHAT WE REALLY WANTED!

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...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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Sizzlin' Seafood & More

Simply put, Jake's is Great. It offers a variety of surf and turf cuisine...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alec B.

5.0 of 5 stars. Fantastic seafood restaurant! Walked in on a Tuesday evening around 8pm. It was pretty packed, but they were able to find a table for two fairly quick. I originally planned to sit at the bar, which...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Ashley M.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jake's is an awesome place to take out of town guests. It has a great buzz as it is always packed, there is something for everyone on the menu, the service is amazing, the prices are expensive but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer D.

3.0 of 5 stars. We sat outside and had a good, but unmemorable meal. It was a little pricey.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Caroline L.

3.0 of 5 stars. 3 star for the food, .5 for good service= 3.5 Pretty impressive they print out a huge daily menu. Dungness crab cocktail- fresh and pretty goodCrab/shrimp cakes- great! I don't even like shrimp and I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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The Original by Margot L. at InsiderPages

Jake's has been a portland institution for over a hundred years. If you want fresh, delicious sea food this is a great option (though be prepared to pay for it). They have new options all the time since they...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Tim V.

4.0 of 5 stars. Damn, I should have known- all that rain/snow/hail and slush in P-town had to pay for something- and that my friends, is Jake's happy hour.Now, in Frisco, they've got these things called "happy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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Not so great happy hour

My friends and I heard about the happy hour and so we decided to check this place out. We went on a Saturday night and it was really crowded. I really liked the atmosphere of the bar, but the happy hour menu...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Diana A.

5.0 of 5 stars. In Portland for SEMpdx SearchFest 2008 in March.I had the HUGEST bowl of steamed clams for dinner at Jakes. I ordered it from the appetizer menu. The serving was so gigantic that my dinner mates all...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Marc W.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great food, I enjoy the atmosphere, but for me, the best part of a visit here is the "made from scratch" margaritas!! Yes, no cheap mixes, or slushy drink here. Tasty, strong on the rocks goodness....
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Quinn E.

5.0 of 5 stars. I learned a lot of things in Portland, the most memorable of which is probably this- Portlanders are CHEAP. They won't spend money on anything, even if it's really terrific. Good thing there's such...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jennifer R.

5.0 of 5 stars. Kind of a given if you love Seafood that this IS THE BEST PLACE!!!
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by corey g.

4.0 of 5 stars. What a great place. Had my second visit to this establishment during a recent visit to Portland (stayed at the nearby Mark Spencer Hotel---see my Yelp of it as well). We went for a late dinner here,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Steve D.

5.0 of 5 stars. Not the cheapest place in Portland, but one of the best!! I eat here every time I visit Portland - about once per year. The food is fantastic, the atmosphere is great, and the desserts are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Alicia P.

2.0 of 5 stars. While my out-of-state friends were staying here the concierge suggested we all go here. The place was far snootier than it should have been. We were looking to have a good meal with some local flair....
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Matt L.

4.0 of 5 stars. Great place! I have been going here since I was a kid. Always great! It used to be more of a local place but when your good people find out about you. Grab a table in the bar area, order what is fresh...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Jim H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow you guys in Portland are spoiled. I had the best salmon of my life at Jake's on a recent business trip. Baked horseradish covered salmon, yummm. I will take your word for it that this is a chain...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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Yelp.com Review - by Gina G.

5.0 of 5 stars. Chain...whatever! Went on a Saturday night and the place was jumpin with tons of energy! My boyfriend swore we didn't need a reservation, but I made him book one anyway and good thing we did because...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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A Very Nice Experience.

My first time dining at Jakes Crawfish and everything was great. But I'm not that hard to please - I just want very good food with very good service in a nice atmosphere. And I got all of that. I also think...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Edward J.

3.0 of 5 stars. Jake's is a big seafood chain in Portland, not to mention its a big roundup for your suburban career folks. Though I have to say two things I like about Jake's. First its a good place to bring your...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Craig M.

3.0 of 5 stars. Ugh, McCormick's and Schmicks is the Starbucks of Restaurants. Jake's sold out!! This 'famous' Portland downtown landmark, near Burnside Street used to be on the edge of a warehouse, brewery...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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Good fish selection

We had a lot better places in San Francisco when I lived there, but Jake's has a good selection of fish and they do a pretty good job. Oysters are always good. They're also the closest place to my house and...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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Yelp.com Review - by Eric C.

3.0 of 5 stars. Once again a half star would have been perfect. I can not really give it 4, but it was slightly better than average too. Ah well.Stopped in for Lunch the other day and ordered the Crab/Shrimp Cakes...
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Yelp.com Review - by Philip K.

5.0 of 5 stars. Wow.We had reservations for 9, we waited about 4 minutes before being seated. I really dug the interior of Jake's. Our waiter was excellent, super friendly, funny, and attentive, but not overly so....
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Yelp.com Review - by Ed U.

4.0 of 5 stars. This is the type of place that wouldn't be out of place on San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf. That's not an insult...it just seems aimed directly at tourists like me looking for a classic seafood meal...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jamie W.

4.0 of 5 stars. We had a great waiter here ... very friendly and offered to help us tourists know about the changing neighborhood and places to walk late at night.The food was wonderful - I had an etoufee (spelling?)...
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Yelp.com Review - by Zack S.

4.0 of 5 stars. Almost walked out when I got there. This was exactly the kind of place I was trying to avoid. Wow was I wrong.Great beer, AWESOME OYSTERS, and fun people.Came here for late afternoon oysters and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Knit s.

5.0 of 5 stars. Awesome restaurant! My husband and I are big fans of McCormick & Schmick's, and have frequented their restaurants in several other cities, but this was the first time we had been to Jake's. It was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Coelie A.

4.0 of 5 stars. Very good seafood restaurant, but nothing special. Busy as all get-out, if that's any indication. I've read of many "house specialties," "signatures" and whatever else they're "known for," but I can't...
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Portland Icon, best seafood around

Love Jake's! Fresh seafood and excellent, attentive service. Lobster bisque creamy and rich, yum! The crawfish etoufee is terrific. Fresh fish always well prepared, and the halibut I had was just incredible....
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Yelp.com Review - by Margot H.

4.0 of 5 stars. We had beers and crawfish and that was it. However, all weekend long this place was jumping. The crawfish were good, but I like them cajun style with spice and they did not have that. They have an...
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Yelp.com Review - by Lauren W.

3.0 of 5 stars. So apparently this place has been around forever, and is a total Portland institution, which is why we went there in the first place. Good seafood, decent prices, and I particularly liked the NW...
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Yelp.com Review - by tom n.

4.0 of 5 stars. My first time at this place, had their signature salmon salad for lunch...it was to die for, the salmon was extremely fresh and perfectly cooked. This is one of Oregon's oldest establishment and the...
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Yelp.com Review - by David H.

4.0 of 5 stars. We called at around 6pm for an 8:30pm reservation, which we secured. We were seated almost immediately at a nice booth. It took a few minutes before our waiter showed up at our table but that was...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mitch C.

4.0 of 5 stars. One of the few Portland places that lives up to the hype. I always bring people from out of town here. Service is always good and the food is always up to par. I hate seafood, but I love this...
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Yelp.com Review - by Richard D.

4.0 of 5 stars. this is a wonderful, old "timepiece" and I hope it survives for another non-illion years. It would be a shame to find it gone, in the name of "progress" or "modernization".
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Yelp.com Review - by Andrew F.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lets start off with the fact that I HATE SEAFOOD! All of it. From the nasty lookng snot that are called oysters, to the foul smelling fish. This place ROCKS! It is by far one of the greatest places...
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Yelp.com Review - by Jen Y.

5.0 of 5 stars. No reviews about the amazing HAPPY HOUR?! My husband and I just got back from a trip to Portland and ate at Jake's on both of our two nights in town. After loving it the first night, we couldn't wait...
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the best seafood in pdx

need i say more? Jake's is one of the best, if not the best, restaurant in portland. elegant yet casual atmosphere with consistently the best seafood. try crabcake appetiters. wine selection is extensive...
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Yelp.com Review - by Sasha R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I come from Boston, that means that I grew up knowing, eating and loving good fish. So, it's hard to find a place that can actually stand up to the fresh and perfectly cooked seafood of my youth. Add...
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Yelp.com Review - by Dan K.

2.0 of 5 stars. This is one of the better known places in Portland, so it was a must visit. Unfortunately everything we ordered was extremely salty. On the whole, the place seemed to be no where near the caliber of...
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Yelp.com Review - by A P.

1.0 of 5 stars. Overpriced for what you get! Service started out great, the waitress very friendly, but then she must have sensed I didn't like the food, she got avoidance behavior. And then when I made a small...
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Yelp.com Review - by Catie L.

4.0 of 5 stars. I was setting a couple of my friends up on a date and wanted a new place to try (two birds with one stone). I knew one of my friends dug crawfish so I thought Jake's would be a safe bet. We had...
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Always Great

I go here quite often and always find it to be great. While they may slip every now and again, keep in mind that this place is ALWAYS very busy, they remain a great sea-food restaurant. We have always had the...
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happy hour happy hour happy hour!

Cheap happy hour bites with free entertainment walking past the windows... being located off Stark does seem to have some benefits! Our server made great drink recomendations, thought they don't do deals on...
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Yelp.com Review - by Janeane S.

5.0 of 5 stars. I've dined at Jake's Crawfish a number of times and have never been disappointed. Their standout dish is the sauteed crab legs (out of the shell) with artichoke hearts and mushrooms in a white...
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Yelp.com Review - by Carmen M.

5.0 of 5 stars. West coast folks, we need to appreciate Dungeness Crab! We took our clients from the east coast here and they have never seen such gorgeous delicious whole crab served with vegetables and drawn...
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Yelp.com Review - by chelley L.

4.0 of 5 stars. many stars for having a late night bar that serves happy hour and oyster (too bad it isn't happy hour oysters). The bf was still hankerin' for some oysters on the half shell after a having them in...
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Yelp.com Review - by Elizabeth E.

5.0 of 5 stars. Jake's provides classic restaurant dining for tourists and locals alike. They offer over 30 fresh seasonal fish/seafood options every night and the servers are all knowledgeable and can help you...
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Horrible Experience...Never again!

Jake's has been one of my favorite places to have great seafood and enjoy a wonderful atmosphere. Well, that was to my most recent experience. The service was absolutely horrible. Our waiter was rude and...
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Yelp.com Review - by Christen M.

3.0 of 5 stars. My brother and I came to Jake's Crawfish several years ago -- neither of us lived in Portland, but decided to meet up here to celebrate my 21st birthday. We kicked off our festivities here, partly...
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Yelp.com Review - by John H.

5.0 of 5 stars. Whoa this is some damn fine seafood I must say. And being in the Pacific NW for 3 years now, my standards are pretty high. But the coconut prawns were a perfect appetizer, and the stuffed salmon...
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Yelp.com Review - by dae m.

3.0 of 5 stars. i didn't eat here but the drinks were good. bit of an old timer's joint but hey if you're the type to get down @ retirement homes then this is your point of destination.
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Yelp.com Review - by John P.

5.0 of 5 stars. I had the pleasure of eating at Jake's on a visit to Portland in early January of '07. I had one of their signature dishes- stuffed salmon with bay shrimp, crab, and brie. It was easily the best...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mark S.

5.0 of 5 stars. The best restaurant in Portland! Seafood is killer here! Wondering where to take out of town guests? This is the place!Word is, the crab cakes are flown in from heaven! MMMMmmmmm (Be sure to check...
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Bad experiences here lately

I love this place but recently have had bad dining experiences. The waiters are no nonsense and not your usual schmoozer's. With Jakes historical currency and reputation, they don't have to be. The last time I...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tiffany T.

5.0 of 5 stars. Lovely inside, with classic decor of rich woods and clean white tablecloths. We also sat outside at the tables and watched the city go by for a leisurely lunch. The servers were courteous, well...
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Yelp.com Review - by Rachel W.

4.0 of 5 stars. My husband and I often treat ourselves to a dinner at Jake's. We usually start the night in the bar waiting for a table. Excellent staff. I love the cozy two person tables in the back. The seafood...
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Yelp.com Review - by Anita R.

5.0 of 5 stars. The time before my last visit to Jakes was over 20 years ago. I was a college student, travelling on a Unlimited Amtrak ticket up and down the coast. Everyone talked about Jakes, and told me it's...
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At least stop and look at the giant crawfish!

You can't miss it. It is right on top of their front door :). It is a great way to draw people in. However, Jake's is great in other ways too. I have been there a couple times for dinner and drinks. The food...
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Yelp.com Review - by Tabitha R.

5.0 of 5 stars. I see mixed reviews here for Jakes ... I personally found it to be great both times I've been.The first time we hit this place was before we lived here and it was delicious - and memorable - which is...
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Worst Meal in PDX EVER

We recently dined there. The server was nice. But the soup tasted burned, and the garlic bread that came with it was stale. The mussels had so much garlic, it tasted bitter. My husband's catfish tasted like...
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Yelp.com Review - by Mister X.

2.0 of 5 stars. No crawfish on the menu when we went (out of season I guess).Nice service from an older lady in a uniform three sizes too large for her body.At her suggestion, we tried the Dungeness Crab and Bay...
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Jakes Crawfish is Amazing!

While the service can be kinda slow because the place is always packed, they are always very helpful and the food is wonderful. We have been many times and have NEVER had a bad meal... Jakes is a must try! And...
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JAKE'S FAN NO MORE....STAY AWAY FROM THE PLACE!

Jake's has obviously gotten too big for its britches and the food has went downhill in the past few years. The manager, Lance, is a real a-hole. I made a reservation. 30 minutes past that time, we were finally...
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Surprisingly Good

We had expected a bit of a tourist trap, but were greatly surprised. Everything, including the service, was first rate. I had a Maine lobster steamed to perfection. My partner had halibut which was as fresh as...
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The best seafood ever!!!

Great place, just perfect. Won't be writing a lot... Just this: we live in Seattle, and now drive to Portland once a month (giving ourselves a little break) just to dine there....
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Yelp.com Review - by g g.

5.0 of 5 stars. amazing bloody mary.fried oysters.raw oyster sampler.pan fried razor clams.top notch.
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Awesome seafood!

I am a clam chowder afficionado and this place had some of the best chowder I have ever had. The atmosphere was great. We chose to sit at the bar and the waitstaff was attentive and not overbearing. Service...
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Yelp.com Review - by Noodle S.

4.0 of 5 stars. I really love the atmosphere of this place. The setup is old fashion and have lots of wood. The entry to the rest room is bizarre. It resembles a photo booth and once you enter the door, opens into...
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Ladies dining alone: better to go some place else

Id heard women dining alone feel they receive lesser service than men. I didnt buy that until I wandered into Jakes with my girlfriend. All we wanted was to share a meal and a laugh. What we got was appalling...
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Huh? I can't hear you.

We went for my birthday last month and I felt like we walked into a circus. It was so loud and completely packed. I have never seen so many people in one place. Has the fire marshal checked this place out? We...
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Poor Service

I have been going to Jake's for years and have always had a great meal. However, the last 2 times I have gone, I have received rude servers. Our waiter hit me w/ the plate when he set down an appetizer, and...
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it was ok

pricey.. my waiter was rude and absent too much... food was very good.. when i asked for just a regular garden salad with ranch.. the waiter rolled her eyes at me like a snotty literary type would if i told...
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Yelp.com Review - by k. x.

5.0 of 5 stars. If you love seafood, you're in for a treat. I loved this place. The staff is incredibly friendly and very helpful. The oyster sampler was fabulous, offering about 6 different oysters, 2 of each,...
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Outstanding Seafood, Nice Atmosphere

Jake's Famous Crawfish has excellent, fresh seafood. The ambiance is nice, with historic appeal, b...
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Birthday Dinner

We went to Jake's for dinner and waited almost 45 minutes to be seated even though we had reservations. The food was awesome and not too high. We were a party of 4 and everyone was having a hard time hearing...
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Happy Birthday to me

What a wonderful birthday! My boyfriend made same-day reservations, and though we were 15 minutes early, we were seated promptly. Service was excellent - attentive without being overbearing, and when we got...
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delicious

since moving here jake's has been my favorite and i have never liked seafood. the halibut is amazing and banana cream pie is a must. we have never had any problems with service or not feeling welcomed as a...
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Anywhere u.s.a.

For a place that is supposed to define the Pacific Northwest I want Jakes to try harder. The seafood is fresh but the preparations are average, like someone is limiting creativity in the back for the sake of...
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Reservations?

The only thing I was irritated with was that I had called a week and a half in advance to make reservations when I showed up they had no record that I had made these reservations. I also asked for a some what...
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The Place is great!!!

I had a great meal and a wonderful time in the bar, so nice to see a place celebrate the history of Portland in its decor, loved the murals and the paintings on the walls..the service was great..Traditional is...
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TRY THE LOBSTER!

This place has definately earned it's rep as a superb Restaurant... I have been here many times, on dates and birthdays etc. My mouth waters when I think of the food they serve here... Definately a top Seafood...
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Loved It

This was our second time there and we simply love this place. A little spendy since everything is ala carte but food and service we excellent.
citysearch.com - user review - 04/22/2004
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Disappointment

Wow, my husband and I had heard so much about Jake's since moving here and we were excited to finally eat at one of Portland's famous haunts. Haunting it was. I can positively say we were thoroughly...
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Great food, great bar!

This landmark is a must! Fun, and not as laid back as the other M & S restaraunts. Some of the best seafood in the Pacific Northwest. Fun bar, if a little cramped at times. Great Bartenders . I did mention how...
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Finest kind

Jakes is a true gem of old Portland, elicting the feel of both an upscale restaurant and a neighborhood pub. The seafood is always fresh, and intelligently prepared. A good blend of favorite standbys like the...
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We love it

We absolutely love the food. We also love the casual comfortable elegance. One can feel comfortable in a pair of jeans or a prom dress. We did make the mistake once by going to Jake's Grill by accident after...
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Jake's BashFish

This is clearly at taste issue, and taste is the most that evaluate restaurants (not drinks, pickups, etc.). Does Jake's get good fish? I was pointed to Jakes as one of the best fish places in town. I doubt if...
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pretty good but too much hype

the food was pretty good but not that original. the service was attentive, but not the greatest. i don't think it's all that it's cracked up to be, but still worth a visit.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/31/2003
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The Best Seafood in Town!

I've been to Jake's 6 times now and I have never been disappointed by the food or service. The food is top notch from the appetizers to the dessert. The fish is always fresh and comes with great sides. The...
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THE BEST!!!!

Jake's is tha absolute best restaurant. The foos is amazing and the servers are the greatest!
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will have to try again

We were a large party of 13, however 4 of us ended up at the other Jake's because of miscomunication and the other Jake's looked like it had a better ambiance. Luckily the 2 Jake's are walking distance from...
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Great Seafood, Wonderful City

After a 2-hour drive to Portland for a weekend-getaway, my family and I were looking forward to a delicious lunch in the heart of downtown. Jake's did not disappoint us! Though we had no reservations we were...
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Brian Is the Man!

Had A Great Time at Jakes!!! I hung in the Bar and Had Brian as the BARTENDER and this guy was COOL!! this guy knew his food and Bozz< This guy was great!! I had A Rezo With a" Roy"-Rick Harris- One of the...
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Jakes has the goods

I try to dine at Jake's whenever possible. The atmosphere is just as good as the food. It is definitely a place to try something you normally would not try. Not only is the menu is extensive, but Jake's also...
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It's not called "famous" for nothing

I have had the good fortune to enjoy Jake's at least once a week for the last five years. The history is delightful and the service couldn't be better. We even interviewed the staff to determine the best...
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Confirmation Please?

Just recently celebrated my wife's birthday by taking her out to Jake's. I made the reservations 2 weeks in advance knowing how busy they can get. When the night arrived they curiously misplaced my reservation...
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Terrific

For as long as I've been in Portland, Jake's has always been an excellent place to dine and take out-of-town guests for fun, particularly if they like seafood. It is expensive but no more so than any...
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Mediocre tourist restaurant

The food is nothing special, but is very expensive. I've eaten there several times (out-of-towners always insist) and every time we have ALL come away disappointed. Don't believe the hype. This place sucks.
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Good for old schoolers

Good food - just did not like the atmosphere. We (my friends and I) like to drink wine, but are not wine snobs by any means. Our server hounded us while we could not make up our minds on the wine - was very...
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Again, a winner

We took my fiancee's Aunt and Uncle here and had a fantastic meal. The other 3 being from Louisiana, I was worried they wouldn't want to eat here. Since they have such a wide variety they were happy as can be....
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Big City Joy

Coming from San Francisco, where it's one of the world's best place to dine. I highly recommend Jake's!
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Great Seafood

Good, Food,Service and Menu Variety. Parking can be hard to find.
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outstanding

My girlfriend and I have been there twice now, and the only thing to say is the food is excellent, everytime, the staff is attentive but not in the way and you're never rushed. It can be well hidden with the...
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Excellent!!

My favorite restaurant in Portland so far. Service is friendly, but slow. Atmosphere is very nice, I recommend sitting in the bar for small parties because the entertainment from the people walking by outside...
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Best in town

The best mashe potatos, salmon and I highly recomend the lemon cheesecake. That was the best meal I had in Portland!
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Better Service at McDonald's

Went to dinner in a group of 16 with reservations 2 weeks in advance. Group was split into 2 on different sides of the restraunt. Service was terrible and very slow. Our waiter couldn't have been worse. On a...
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Classic Portland Seafood

This is the place to take your out of town guests for a slice of the Portland restaurant scene. Solid bar, attentive waitstaff and excellent seafood combine to provide a classic dining experience. Try the...
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Oregon at it's best.

Jake's represents the best Oregon has to offer. Downtown, the old school charm of it's antique paintings of the state's legendary landscapes combined with splendid seafood make Jake's my favorite dinner spot...
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Has Anyone Really Eaten Here?

After reading many of the rave reviews, I asked myself if anyone writing these reviews has actually eaten at Jake's. My experiences have been disappointing. The food has been marginal at best. The service has...
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Great for Out-of-Towners

My parents still talk about Jake's. Being from the Midwest, my parents had never really tasted fresh seafood until they dined at Jakes. Of course, locals know that it's possible to get this kind of...
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Frommer's

Jake's has been a Portland institution since 1909, and the back bar came all the way around Cape Horn in 1880. Much of the rest of the decor looks just as old and well worn as the bar and therein lies this...
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New York Times

diners have been enjoying fresh pacific northwest seafood in jake's warren of wood-paneled dining rooms for more than a century. the back bar came around cape horn during the 1880s, and the chandeliers hanging...
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Epinions

crab cakes extraordinaire at jake's famous crawfish restaurant...
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Fodor's

largely i agree with the previous poster. great happening atmosphere, and the waitstaff are staggeringly good condidering the constant crush. food is a little inconsistent...
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Gayot

established in 1892, jakeis has a patina of burnished woods, deep masculine tones and polished age fitting a restaurant into its second century. probably the most popular place for portlanders to take...
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AOL CityGuide

freshest fish at the oldest restaurant in town...
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10Best

damask wallpaper and dark polished woods impart an intimate atmosphere to this elegant restaurant, a portland tradition for over 100 years. known for its emphasis on fresh seafood and simple preparation, jakes...
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Epinions

a true portland tradition, jake's was established as a fish house more than a century ago...
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Wcities

for more than 100 years, jake's has been serving favorites like shellfish, steaks and cedar-plank salmon. this portland landmark, described as a "must visit" by the oregonian, draws locals as well as tourists....
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TripAdvisor

dinner at jake's famous crawfish resturant is a must for visitors to downtown portland, oregon. by all.....
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OpenTable

Considered one of the top ten seafood restaurants in the nation, Jake's Famous Crawfish has been a downtown Portland landmark for more than 114 years. Jake's Famous Crawfish features more than 30 varieties of...
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