Jake's Famous Crawfish

4.5
4219 reviews

About

Seafood RestaurantBar
Have been serving downtown Portland for over 130 years, Jake's Famous Crawfish features a variety of fresh fish and seafood flown in daily, making a true Pacific Northwest statement using fresh Northwest products and served in a traditional and timeless presentation.

Details

  • Dine-inAvailable
  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable

Location

Jake's Famous Crawfish
401 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
97205, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.5
4,219 reviews
5 stars
2,899
4 stars
791
3 stars
283
2 stars
133
1 star
113

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Overall, customers praised the food for its freshness and flavor, particularly seafood dishes like crab cakes and salmon.

Service Consistency

While many reviews highlighted excellent service, there were notable complaints about inattentive or slow service during busy times.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's vintage decor and ambiance received positive remarks, contributing to a charming dining experience.

Pricing Concerns

Some customers felt the prices were high relative to the quality of food and service, with a few expressing disappointment over specific dishes.

Long-standing Reputation

Jake's Famous Crawfish is recognized as a Portland classic, with many loyal customers returning for decades.
  • MR
    Marilú Ramîrez
    1 day ago
    5.0
    Recomendable totalmente, la comida es exquisita, el servicio maravilloso, el lugar es muy bonito
  • TS
    T Suzuki
    Nov 16, 2025
    4.0
    サービスはとても良く、気持ちよく食事できました。雰囲気もよく、歴史あるレストランの重厚感がありました。クラムチャウダーを頼みました。とても美味しかったです。食事はシーフードフィットチーネを頼みました。ニンニクの香り、味が強く、クリームソースの美味やエビ、ホタテの味が感じられなかった点は少し残念でしたが、美味しい部類には入ると思います。あとは量が多く、1/3ほどはsmall baxに入れて持ち帰りました。
  • VM
    Vinay Mehta
    Nov 15, 2025
    4.0
    A Portland institution that occupies the corner frontage a a city block. From the outside the new is loud, yet inviting. Looking in through the broad glass windows reveals a bustling vibe. There are 3 different seating ambience. Bar Counter, Bar seating and Fine dining (think white tablecloths) if you want a more romantic feel. The menu is 95% seafood. A fair amount of salmon and fish native to the pacific northwest... but there are surprises scattered throughout. A nod to creole with ettouffe. Escargot snuck in. Dover sole on the menu. And a healthy sprinkle of dungeness crab Oysters were on point. Wine list was adequate the recommended dish was a little on the heavy side. Will definitely return, but this time in the quieter section and will look for a simpler preparation of the fish.
  • BP
    Bassline Pixie
    Nov 9, 2025
    3.0
    Pros: Great ambiance & service. The escargot & mashed potatoes were delicious. Cons: Salmon was overcooked. Etouffee was flavorless and had too much pepper. Calamari was rubbery. Crab tortellini was underwhelming. Specialty cocktails are wildly overpriced for the unimaginative drink variations that they are. I haven’t been back to Jake’s in 10 years and I’ll probably wait another 10 to go back.
  • NS
    Nadya Steck
    Nov 2, 2025
    5.0
    The space is so vibrant and fun, the menu was exactly what we were looking for. For my first time in I was nervous, perhaps even trepidations but upon entering we were introduced to a true force of nature, a real powerhouse of a server, someone who truly only knows fine dining and breathing. All glory to the might that is Mark and his indomitable presence. What a man, what a myth, what a legend. Not only did he have a near encyclopedic knowledge of the menu, he also was friendly. I don’t think we spent a minute not laughing and giggling at his presence. Mark is a comedy deity and perhaps even a local cryptid of some sort. Despite his music taste lacking and him not knowing who either of us were going to see in concert later that night, he was were able to overcome and find common ground elsewhere. We will most certainly be back, just to see mark tbh, make sure that if you see him you tip him extra and remind him he’s lucky only his middle name is Larry.

Frequently Asked Questions About Jake's Famous Crawfish

Does Jake's Famous Crawfish accept reservations?

Yes, Jake's Famous Crawfish accepts reservations for dine-in customers.

What are the operating hours of Jake's Famous Crawfish?

Jake's Famous Crawfish is open Monday through Thursday and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM, and on Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM.