Jake's Famous Crawfish
Seafood restaurant · Downtown
401 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205
Highlights
Classic seafood institution with fresh Pacific Northwest bounty
Classic seafood institution with fresh Pacific Northwest bounty
"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
"This Portland landmark is where the McCormick & Schmick’s national empire began. Jake’s keeps things traditional with classic, balanced preparations of Pacific Northwest bounty like salmon, Washington steelhead, and Dungeness crab, alongside Midwestern trout. Several blue plate specials are available at lunch, while an expanded dinner swaps out salads and sandwiches for steak and lobster options." - Ben Coleman
"Jakes Famous Crawfish will be open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day for a holiday seafood feast. The restaurant will serve a Dungeness crab-stuffed sole alongside its usual menu of oysters, fish and chips, crawfish penne, and more. Reservations are available through Jake’s." - Janey Wong
"Recommended as an alternative to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner in Portland — suggested as a place to go instead of eating turkey and stuffing." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"This classic downtown seafood spot has been shucking oysters and serving Oregon Dungeness crab cocktail in one form or another since 1892. While there’s nothing wrong with ordering a local brew to go with local seafood, the neon Guinness sign, flanked by two glowing crawfish is your sign (literally) to order a freshly pulled draft and a dish of popcorn crawfish served with sherry aioli for dipping." - Krista Garcia
