The 1905

The 1905 is easily the coolest jazz club in PDX since the original Jimmy Mac’s closed; same vibe at about 1/4 the size. Great venue with the best bar/food service by an amazing staff. Wonderful mix of local artists… come and check it out!

Amazing jem! The incredible jazz, intimate setting, tasty pasta, stellar cocktails and service were amazing. Can't wait to visit again!

What an incredible place. I've never been to a jazz bar, so this was definitely a first. I took my boyfriend here for his birthday and it was absolutely incredible. The performers were outstanding, the service was A1, and the cocktails were outstanding. We will definitely be back. Thank you for a great night!

The wife and I shared her birthday here, and I was amazed at the quality of the food. Appetizer Brussel Sprouts, sliced pizza, and a Mushroom Pasta dish, and everything was so good. Service was quick and easy to order. We can't wait to return, and plz don't let me forget that the music of Micheal R's quartet was off the charts...

Beautiful pizza place. Love that they do such a great job supporting local musicians. My family has come here for the live jazz nights many times. We’re so glad the live music is back My partner and I both eat mostly vegan and they are super accommodating. We also absolutely love the crafted cocktails. They’ve got an amazing bartender. Best pizza and live music in Portland.

Great experience, unique cocktails and cool ambience - what more would you want? Host was kind and attentive. Enjoyed the tomato basil cocktail which was surprisingly good! Worth a visit when in Paris!

The basil aoli fries are very good. The Italian sausage pizza is as well. The place and staff are nice. We went at 4:45pm, so hey had just opened. We were the only customers there, no live music until 8pm. Will definitely be going back for the food and live music sometime. Prices are fair.

The best jazz club in Portland! The new owners have brought new life to this fabulous venue. The musicians are outstanding, the food is great, and the intimate atmosphere inviting. I've had date nights here, girlfriend meet-ups, and attended alone and have never been disappointed.

Now THIS is a proper jazz club! The focus her is the music, first and foremost. It is SO refreshing to go see a show, and actually be able to hear the music without the distraction and annoyance of patrons shouting above the music to themselves. The 1905 is TINY inside, and has a large outside dining area. Inside tables are reserved seating with tickets sold in advance. This is great because it takes the pressure off of arriving early for a good seat. Be aware, though, that only certain tables are made available for parties of one. The PA system is outstanding! VERY clear sound, very appropriate volume levels, and excellently skilled sound personnel. Late show menu options are basically limited to pizza, which was a lot better than expected. Service is warm and friendly (almost "over the top" friendly). Parking is a challenge, but it's definitely worth it to see a show here.

Have not been to to The 1905 since the new management took over, but wanted to provide an update since my last update indicated they were closed. Others have said the atmosphere, food and drinks are great. sure hope that's the case, and more important, that employees and the supply chain is being paid promptly. The previous management ran in a Go Fund Me Model which is not a business model. Wish the new owners and management much success as the venue space, music and pizza are excellent.

The ambience was spectacular. Even though the show was sold out, they still allowed us to sit out on the patio. Loved the jazz quartet playing. The layout of the restaurant is centered around the musicians, and it's clear the artistry and experience of the customer are balanced well. Service was the best; the waiters were diligent and respectful. Their attitude was welcome. I got a hot tea to sip on from the patio, would definitely recommend as a spot to hang out and enjoy live music.

During my recent excursion to Portland, Oregon I made online reservations for a Jazz venue by the name of 1905 based on reviews, and a Google search for live Jazz performances in the Portland area. A quick view of the establishment's website and checking out their schedule for the weekend of my travel, I hopped over to YouTube to preview the scheduled talent for a taste of their skills and the quality of their Jazz. The Ben Fowler Quintet on Saturday night was selected, and I was confident that the music would be enjoyable. 1905 is located at 830 Shaver Street, and to my surprise the venue is a quaint Jazz spot, with a garden area nestled in a suburban residential area, just around the corner from local popular entertainment area on Mississippi Street. Upon arrival we were greeted by a friendly hostess that explained the previous performance had just ended and they would take about 20 minutes to prepare for the next show. As we waited we were given a place to sit and refreshing water to combat the summer heat. Once inside and seated at our table the waitress introduced herself, presented menus, and took our drink order; one Old Fashion and a Manhattan. In addition, we selected the Caesar Salad for a little something to enjoy during the performance. The seats were at a table in the second row, which was like four feet from the stage for a very close-up and personal reviewing experience. From the very first note of the performance I was in total awe! Every one of the musicians was a very accomplished artist and musician and their combined contributions created an evening of Contemporary Modern Jazz that overwhelmed me to say the least. Ben is a huge fan of saxaphonist Kenny Garrett, and chose to play a few of his well acclaimed creations during the presentation. The quintet was composed of saxophone, piano, up-right & electric bass, guitar, and drums. A great show! Totally, over-the-top and delightfully in all regards! I am more than willing to fly to Portland frequently for the genre of music that I crave. Want to thank 1905 for hosting the event, and being a great host! The beverages were great; the food was delicious; the staff were very professional, and customer service oriented; the venue was comfortable; great acoustics; and the atmosphere was VERY warm and delightful. Great place to dine, and have drinks with that special someone!

Wow! What a fabulous jazz venue! The Mel Brown B3 Organ Group is not to be missed. Simply as good as it gets when it comes to masters of jazz. The service was excellent. The wine and food delicious. We can't wait to go again

Great little jazz venue! This was my first time here. Be prepared to cozy up to people inside as the seating is very tight. We just had cocktails and they were good. The server now comes to your table for all orders.

This is an excellent place for jazz. Was able to reserve a table right near the stage. Recommend reserving seats ahead of time. Chris Brown Quartet was great. The salad, pasta and risotto dishes we had were good. The pizza didn't look appetizing but a lot of people ordered it.

This place is dope! A very very intimate jazz spot where you can literally reach out and touch the performers. You feel like you're in the performance with them! I mean it was truly magical. The band for the evening was very talented and I enjoyed every minute a this spot. The food wasn't the best though. I ordered the mac n cheese and it had a funny taste to it. Kind of like the cheese was burnt and it just tasted off and not like mac n cheese. I also ordered the garlic bread and it was just okay, also needed more flavor. My bestie ordered the mac as well and she didn't like it either. I loved the venue and what they do, but I would say they may need to look into their menu items. Otherwise, I definitely recommend this spot. Parking was difficult in this area but we eventually found something nearby.

Food and atmosphere was fine. My husband and I paid our $75 bill (for four drinks and an app), and on our way out, we were stopped by the hostess asking why we didn't leave a tip. We were confused because we thought we did leave one. She said we didn't and again asked why not. My husband said he thought we did and said there was nothing wrong with our experience and assured her that we had a good time. Upon leaving the venue, my husband and I (who have both worked years in the customer service industry) decided that was an extremely inappropriate question for her to ask. Her calling us out on the way out was really not the way to handle it, even if she was concerned about her quality of service. Honestly, we will not be back for this reason alone when before that we were talking about how great it was to have a nice local jazz bar. Sorry to say she ruined our experience and that was our last time there. tl;dr: enjoy the music and ambience but double check you leave a good enough tip to exit in peace.

I decided to finally try this place after seeing it pop up on my socials for a few weeks and I was delighted by it. Food: 8/10 overall 1. Pepperoni pizza: 8/10-the pizza came out piping hot which I absolutely love!! Pepperoni pizzas can be quite greasy but I didn't find this one to be too greasy. I loved that it had plenty of cheese, meat and not too much sauce. It was just thin enough to not be a thin crust pizza. 2. Caesar salad: 8/10- not much to say other than it was a good salad, adequate dressing to greens ratio and nice thick slicks of cheese 3. Old fashion: 8/10- nice and stiff Venue: I came here to check out Dave Meder Trio and it was delightful performance to watch. The venue is quite small so you are pretty close to your table mates but I love the intimacy of the place. I will note that at first I thought the service was extremely slow and nonexistent but I realized everything is ordered electronically and then brought to you, once I figured that out it was smooth sailing. Overall great venue to grab a drink and catch a nice concert. I will be returning.

I can't believe this place has only 4 stars on yelp because this place is awesome! My boyfriend and I came for date night and had the best time. The food was delicious, the staff friendly, and the music was incredible. We had the cheese pizza (which was a great NY slice), the kale salad (perfectly Parmesan'd), the Mac and cheese (with hints of sharp cheddar this stuff was no joke), and a N/A spritz (that was a tasty beverage option for the non-drinkers). We will definitely be coming back. What an amazing way to spend an evening!

Love this place! Celebrated my 65th bday with a small group of friends and family! Seated outside with the sounds of the attached Jazz club flowing through the air..food and drinks amazing! The main Chef Jonathan came to the table to see if everything was to our liking...the server was also delightful! Can't wait to go back!

Super friendly service and free live jazz if you sit in the patio. The pizza was awesome and the craft cocktails were delicious. We will definitely be back!

My wife and I came here on July 21, 2024 to hear and see the Bridgetown Sextet. Had a great time! The music was fabulous, the service was excellent and the food was decent. They were not serving pizza that night but we split a sandwich and a Caesar salad and had a couple of drinks. By my way of thinking, you're not coming here for the food but rather for the music! We picked seats in the back but might try to move up closer next time, just to be able to see a little better, as I had someone quite tall sitting in front of me. Our seats for this show were $25.00 each plus a small handling charge which we felt was extremely reasonable for a show of this caliber. Anyway, we had a great time and will certainly go again if we see a group or type of music we enjoy.

God I want to love the 1905. I love jazz and know these are hard times for businesses. But paying a premium cover for bad sound, bad seating, and then having a second show crammed in so that you are hustled out after what seemed like a little over an hour performance. Not worth it! I did not appreciate having assigned seating behind the drum kit where the actual artist cannot be heard properly, basically onstage with the lucky audience members (who get proper sound) are staring at you. Just an awkward, LOUD (no one wants to only hear drums!), expensive and short experience. All their shows are 6pm / 8pm. Unless they cram a third show in. I hope for them this is sustainable, but I won't be back.

I want to like this place so bad, because the concept is great. I love New York City and I always dream of all the unique and beautiful establishments they have over there. However, the 1905 makes me feel like I am indeed in Portland. It's just trying too hard and feels like a cheap knock off. The cocktails are nice looking but the taste is hit or miss. There is no quality control.

THIS IS A SCAM. The manager there was unprofessional, rude and unreasonable. We booked and PAID for a table at 9:30 for the performance. Unfortunately our car went down on the road so we got there almost 10:20 but the show was still going. The table we booked was taken by other customers and the manager told it is their POLICY to give a PAID table to other customers if the payer come in about 1 hour late. She wanted us to sit at another table with a completely blocked shitty view, while the table we booked has a direct view to the stage. I asked her to explain her 1 hour policy and she refused since apparently it was written from nowhere but in her own creative and smart head. The store took my money without refund a penny to DOUBLE SELL their table to other customers even before the show is over, WITHOUT any form of communication (call, message or email) to the original customer who paid for the table. She, the manager of the business, then offer two things: Either she moves you who paid for the table at the first place to a SHITTY table, or she has her owner reach out to you which everyone knows would never happen. Her refuses my request to refund MY paid table, nor would she explain where the POLICY was listed (of course she can't coz it don't even exist). TL;DR: AVOID THIS BUSINESS AT ALL COST! All they do is they take your money and double sell your reserved table to others without even trying to call, message or email you. Update: They are not only fraudulent but DUMB. I tried to reach out to their business through multiple ways but they NEVER replied. Perfect, they now have a chargeback on their file which loses them EXTRA money. Just how ironic it is! They double sold their tickets but now get chargeback with EXTRA COST. They didn't earn a penny, but ended up losing money instead from expensive chargeback costs thanks to their whole miserable management.

Stellar spot. Incredible really. Local top notch jazz AND fantastic pizza and cocktails and appetizers? YES YES YES! Why fly to Paris or NY when you have world class jazz and libations and eats at your fingertips. A true gem for date night or any night. Support the local. Go!

Live music, great drinks and good food at the ready... what more do you need? Ticket prices for the live shows vary. You can book online or purchase at the door if they are not sold out. There's usually 3 shows a night. So be prepared to eat and drink during your show, or pay to stay for another set. The performers are a mix of locals and national names. The setting is very intimate, so you'll feel the show for sure. Patrons are generally respectful that you're here for the music and not to hear about their sad love lives... I appreciate you can order on the app to get your drinks exactly the way you want. It's pizzas and pasta, but the salads are very tasty even if limited. Definitely worth checking out for a night on the town.

With new ownership and management, The 1905 has truly become the best place for intimate jazz and great food. The music is "right on" and the food and service outstanding. Been there several times and the pizza is one of the best in town along with the creative daily entree specials. Really a fun place to listen and hang out especially outside in the lanai.

I love The 1905! It is such a fun place to hear great jazz while eating some tasty food and drinking some truly well crafted drinks! I have been there twice. Both times were a huge success. Ordering food on the app makes it easy to get your food and drinks during the show without talking (interrupting the musicians).

Amazing music and beautiful setting! The servers hustle and are very friendly. Highly recommend!

Solid food, drinks, service, and the musicians that Aaron brings in are awesome! If you're a pizza fan, try out a pie! If you enjoy music, definitely go to a show. I was lucky to get a seat tonight even though it was super full. A couple weeks ago I went on a Wednesday night and had to wait for a spot but it was well worth it. Ate and drank on the patio with a few friends and had the heaters turned on.

The crew was great, I had a Manhattan and Mac & Cheese and stole a few bites of the cesar salad. We were there for a jazz show and it didn't disappoint.

I saw amazing musicians here. The crowd was loving and free. Fantastic emotional experience. The waitstaff was a mixed bag unfortunately and service was not up to caliber for a place that hosts such great acts . A bunch of kids who don't know how to work. And give preferential treatment to certain people. I watched as everyone around me was given water and checked upon. I got up and got my own water initially. No one noticed or cared. I also watched as one of the female servers invited remaining people of the patio inside free of cover charge for the next set but never approached me. Service style shifted slightly inside, more attentive. But unfortunately I will now look elsewhere to enjoy live music as opposed to this place.

I have been here in person and have also dined using Ubereats. This review is about my takeout experience. I ordered on Ubereats and it took them almost 3 hours to make my food- it seems like they don't start to make the food until your dasher gets there, or they're just ridiculously slow and don't give two throws about takeout orders. The food wasn't ready when my first 4 dashers got there, and god bless Olena, who stayed an hour there to wait for my food. It came congealed together and not very great- which, having been in person, I was extremely disappointed (and starving mad hungry by the time it got here). I got the mac, the brussel sprouts, and the fried mozzarella. DO NOT order the sprouts or the mozz to go, they were both disgustingly soggy and congealed to the bottom of the aluminum tin it came in. Had to throw the mozz out after a bite and had to do some serious kitchen magic to rework the sprouts. The mac, if fresh, would have been divine, very garlicky and reminiscent of Cheese&Cracks mac. However, i can get Cheese & Crack's mac in about 5 minutes whereas 1905 took almost 3 hours. nice. The only reason this review has more than one star is because their ranch dressing is to die for and debatably life changing. Super garlicky and realllllllllly good! Don't order takeout, and honestly, shame on 1905 for even offering it when they're just going to treat it like it's on the back burner.

Prices: reasonable. Food: fine. Cocktails: good! Service: okay. Music: great. How the venue is being run, however... it's a big ol' question mark in my mind. $10 cover fee. ... for what, exactly? On top of a minimum purchase for having a reservation? Oof, that's not cool. You have to have proof of vaccination to enter. Cool, no problem. What's inside is an incredibly cramped space where people are seated right on top of each other. What? Why? Like... lean over in your seat or extend your elbow too far and you'll be touching a rando. I told the host I wasn't comfortable being seated right up front - literally close enough to the stage to touch, and surrounded on all sides by strangers - and they said reservations were made with specific tables assigned to a reservation. Again, what? I haven't even met with friends who are vaccinated without a mask on, so a room full of strangers is... a lot to ask. Especially in a tightly packed, very small venue.

I was surprised I hadn't reviewed this place before. I love this place and the awesome music they bring. The staff are always super friendly, and I appreciate the many options they provide for tipping the band. My go-to snack is a slice of the truffle pizza which is always spot-on. In terms of pandemic health and safety, they have a large outdoor space, and it's super easy to hear things still. Excited to come back again soon!

The 1905 still does not pay its bills and is attempting to circumvent its duties on property that has liens. These guys are no better at business than the last group.

Read all 1 star reviews 5 stars for the music Negative -4 stars for service and management Do not recommend - better places to support. Very terrible attitudes at this place. The experience was generally awful

Of all the 2019 Pizza Week participants The 1905's entry looked the most appealing. It was creative and light, not a gut bomb. While I'm not fan of the stand in line and order at the bar trend the bartender was nice. This process seems to limit re-orders and tips so not sure why some places opt for it. I love Portland Pizza week!

The 1905 is a great place to enjoy. great music and food. Nit only do they have world class musicians performing, they also support the youth in Portland by sponsoring jam session on Sunday afternoons and by allowing local schools to perform in their space. They are a Portland treasure!

This is super hot date spot. Take your love and enjoy yourself. The music is right there and in your face. The food we had was perfect and timely and delicious. Book it and be prompt. Id you like live jazz, this is The spot.

Delish pizza, fantastic ambience, great employees. It's an incredible experience every time I've gone.

One of my all time favorite jazz clubs. Close intimate setting. Performers are top notch. They have artists everyday of the week, which is amazing.

First time visiting 1905. My girlfriend and I arrive late to a set and the hostess tells we still have to pay full cover charge but that we can stay into the second set. No problem with that, totally fine. We order nearly $100 worth of food and drinks. Once the second set starts, a manger pulls our bartender aside and starts talking to him. A moment later, the bartender tells us that we need to leave or pay a second cover charge. We told him what the hostess told us first and then he told his boss. Then the manger comes over and apologizes for the misunderstanding, but the damage was already. My girlfriend left crying from embarrassment because she felt unwelcomed. We were about to order more drinks and probably more after that because the jazz was great and so was the food. Bartender was quick and drinks we delicious. But this clueless manger had to make things extremely awkward. I could MAYBE understand this if we were just sitting there with no food or drinks but we were ordering a lot. The manger said "It's for the band" but we left a big tip for the band already. Great food, great bartender, TERRIBLE management. First and last time visiting.

The music ruled and the vibe was great, but the waitstaff took at least 10 minutes to even acknowledge we existed. I bussed our table to clear out the previous patrons mess. The table next to us experienced a similar situation. When the server finally did take their order, she left all of the previous patrons mess on the table. Lame. 1905 has great music, but very seems to need improvement in service.

It was my last night in Portland. My bestfriend, her sister, and I stepped into this beautiful gem of a place where there was an Open Mic happening. We really enjoyed ourselves there. Had a few drinks, ate some really good garlic knots w/fresh marinara sauce, and I had to buy a slice of pepperoni pizza. I was not disappointed!! Open mic was so good too. We all love live music and all these artists were so deep in their feelings that it came out in their music and poetry. The only complaint I personally had was that I didnt know if I had to go to the bar and order because I did see a sign but it was tucked in the corner and I did see a few servers taking plates and serving pizza especially mine but nothing else. I also had to flag the chef down for a menu. Other that I enjoyed myself and I will be coming back for the food and drink and the live music.

I went to The 1905 for a jazz show, which I enjoyed. The reason I am giving this place a poor rating is that their online ordering app -- which they require you to use when ordering food or drink during a performance -- has inadequate security. A day after I visited there, someone charged their bill at The 1905 to my credit card, which I'd used for payment on their online app. I asked The 1905 to investigate how this had happened, but despite promising to do so they have yet to be back in touch, and have not responded to a follow-up email. This may be an isolated incident, but I personally will stay away in the future and would advise using cash if you go there.

I have been ordering from The 1905 for almost 3 years. As I appreciate their pizza, I don't appreciate their lack of consistency in take out service, if you get even 5 % satisfactory consistency at all. I get this is a jazz club and as with jazz you never fully know what you are going to get, but if there is anywhere this place can improve on it is its take out service. I have ordered food and drinks on site and have had great service and hot food. I have never ordered take out from here and got a freshly cooked pizza but something that looked like it sat in a gas station warmer for more than an hour without any confirmation my order was ready. I have had to show up 90+ minutes after my order had been received and hoped it was ready. (By the way I literally live walking distance from here) My suggestion is to quit trying to mail it in with a takeout orders to make a few extra dollars and focus on what you're good at, being a jazz club that serves good, hot food to on site cover paying patrons. 9 times out of 10 when you order from here and pick up, people are looking at you like "what are you doing here if you aren't here for the jazz."

It was a nice venue, but $35 a ticket plus $20 a person in food/beverage required and you get pushed out after an hour show. Even the band said "we are taking a break and we will be back" (not realizing a new group of people will be there). Not worth the money!! I'd much rather see an affordable place for all. I will say the food was good. Won't be back

Ambiance was excellent, great wine and cocktail options. Ranges from inexpensive to expensive, definitely something for everyone! If you love supporting the arts and live music in general you'll love this place! It is for Jazz lovers but fun for everyone!

The performance was okay. The venue offers nice selections of food and drinks. Our original wait staff was courteous at first then we were kicked out by another waitress as soon as the show ended. I wish we were informed that we had to leave an hour before the next show started. We could NOT even ordered another drinks. Not coming back for this reason.

The music and vibe were great, but the waitstaff took at least a full 10 minutes to acknowledge our presence. Seriously. A full 10 minutes with no one ahead of me and no one waiting on a table. Waitstaff just standing around. I was wearing a button down shirt. But my skin gets dark in the summer, so.... I'm pretty sure I was being denied service. When I was finally greeted, it was the manager who showed up to the podium, took a long stare at me, didn't say a word, and then gave the ok to the hostess. We had a reservation. And then the surprise cover charge that wasn't mentioned when we booked online. If management cares to read their reviews maybe they can provide an explanation.

100 recommended. Vibes from outta this planet! Music was great and staff was even greater. This place drops loads.

One star for fast service and one for good music. I won't be back though. We bought tickets for music and ordered well over the minimum. We were enjoying the music and our drinks. The food was not great but not terrible. But the reason I won't return is the rude server who chided us for laughing. This is a jazz club, not a symphony hall. If food and drink is served, conviviality is expected. The 1905 obviously didn't get the memo.

We didn't intend to go to 1905 on this warm night, but it was a happy accident. Happy hour $1 pizza started things off right, almost as good as free street parking two blocks away. The patio wasn't crowded early in the evening. While apparently this place turns crazy post-10pm till ?? on a Friday night, we could carry on a conversation. It was lovely and shaded. We consistently have to convince my wife that pizza is not the devil, and on this particular night it was more of the same. There have been several tries to label it "flatbread" with primarily negative results, but I'm nothing if not persistent in beating dead horses. Alas, we were in luck! The menu had something listed containing basil! Sold. I tried to go for the Oregon Truffle (per usual), but my daughter vetoed. But to get the wife on board with another choice? I also might have said my daughter really really loved whatever we picked and it was her fave and she's going to college soon etc. Ends justify the means when it comes to most food. Anyway, the result was: we loved it. Each of us intended to eat way more than we did, but those happy hour slices started filling us up--fill percentage = 99%. So we boxed the rest and enjoyed round two later. This stop kicked off an evening that single-handedly saved the entire trip to this fair city. So that has to count for something as well. I'll hope to return to this fine location, sorry we missed the live music later in the night. The recorded jazz was lovely though, and next time we'll still around till 11pm for some real fun (glow sticks?) when my daughter is of age.

We love the food. Especially the Waldorf Pizza. Drinks are outstanding and the music experience has been great every time we visited. Servers are knowledgeable and super friendly so

Food was really good and the music was amazing. Service ended up being good after a little bit of confusion. Mostly miscommunication really so I'm willing to give the 5 stars. Expensive but that's expected with the quality of music and food. Not kid friendly vibe but they made it for us with a 2 year old. Overall good experience