Jake’s Famous Crawfish - Review - Downtown - Portland, OR - The Infatuation

"Jake’s Famous Crawfish isn’t really about the namesake delicacy. Sure, you can get them peel-and-eat, but most people are here for the rainbow trout almondine, salmon stuffed with crab and shrimp, and Dungeness crab cocktails, served in a wood-paneled dining room with stained glass and white tablecloths straight out of the Cleveland administration. Open downtown since 1892, Jake’s is now owned by McCormick & Schmick’s (another Portland-born brand), which means yes, it’s a little touristy. The locals move: skip the dining room and hit the bar or patio during happy hour, where popcorn crawfish, Oregon Bay shrimp Louis, and drinks under $10 make this historic spot feel like a steal." - Krista Garcia