Wilf's Restaurant & Jazz Bar at Union Station

Visited here last Wednesday to see our friend singing. You need to order at least $20 worth of food. Also, you gotta pay for the cover charge $12. No food splits etc... The most demanding restaurant I've ever been to. None of the employees were smiling. I didn't feel welcome from the moment I walked in (my friend said the same thing later.) I'm not going to list everything here, but too bad their customer service wasn't good because I liked the atmosphere a lot.

Hidden gem that we were so happy to find in Portland, right next to the train station. The live jazz was gorgeous, the singer mixing in French was an added delight. The food was absolutely outstanding, highly recommend tableside service items like the Caesar for 2 and Steak Diane. You get yummy food and great conversation with the chef! We sat in the bar and found it to be intimate and fun. Bartender and servers were all wonderful.

First time yesterday. Very memorable & enjoyable experience. Great vibe / cool ambience, nice Christmas decor, attentive but not annoying service. Since it was my dinner party’s first time at Wilf’s, we decided to order multiple appetizers and share. They gave us small plates and, as we requested, were able to stage the deliver of dishes into 2 rounds. Really enjoyed my Limoncello Drop drink. The Crab Bisque, Coconut Prawns, & Sautéed Mushrooms were amazing. The Caesar Salad & Steak Bites Sautéed were very good as well. For dessert we had the Banana Foster which was a great ending to our meal. For this you get table side service. Fun to watch the bananas get cooked in brandy. As for the entertainment, thoroughly enjoyed the jazz band. We look forward to coming again. Next time we will reserve for a booth. High recommend y’all give this place a try. 😊👍🏼

Loved the live Jazz but definitely NOT in the best area whatsoever! Got the Lamb Shank & the meat fell off the bone!

A bit of claustrophobic, chairs are for big & tall size people, loud music 🎶, old era style decor. Above upper class crowd. Food... tasty... lots of butter 🧈, splash of honey and lime, mostly meat 🍖 and sea food options. Good choices for beverages. Not a place for health conscious people, maybe you'll have to do salads. Pricing... not a budget friendly, good for celebrations, once in a while kind, $50+ pp. Super friendly service.

My husband got the Diane steak and they made vegetarian accommodations for me, a really tasty pasta! Their drinks are to die for- and our waiter, Douglas, was very thoughtful and gave us explanations for every meal! Amazing service because of him and the manager on duty that night! Highly recommend for any couple that enjoys live jazz, being romantic, and living the night up!

Booked this place because of the live music, Jazz band. So wasn’t expecting too much wrt food. But when we arrived I was very impressed by the period decor, we sat in a booth that was red leather? Tuck & roll upholstery, and a perfect view of the band. And the food was fantastic. We had fillet of sole & lamp shank and both were very, very good. And the band & female vocalist were consummate professionals, played a great set.

It's a very atmospheric place. Live music, great interior, super stylish and comfortable chairs. Good selection of wines, signature cocktails. We took several appetizers, onion soup (excellent, I strongly recommend it) and crabcakes (they weren’t a success, they tasted bland, a little dry, a little pale in appearance). At the end of the evening we ordered desserts, a glass of excellent port and wonderful espresso. The creme brulee is great and the cobbler with a scoop of ice cream is simply divine.

I went to Thursday night live jazz and I must say; everything about Wilfs is delightfully complex. This would be a great place to take a date that you really want to impress. The music. The food. The drinks. The seating offered here includes several very large booths that could probably seat up to 6-7, bartop seating, 4-tops, 2-tops, and a couple smaller two person booths. The atmosphere is dark and cozy, and they decorate for the holidays. While the cover for the fantastic music is a screaming deal, you will find that the food and drinks are spendy. However, you get what you pay for and won't be disappointed. I had the fall salad with grilled chicken, and was surprised by the complexity and the unexpected notes of turmeric. I also had a very good glass of Napa Cabernet, and what was probabbly the best negroni I've ever had (the cardamom negroni). Service was excellent if not a little strained due to how busy they were. It was understandable that it was difficult to get a hold of the bartender during the beginning of the show when all the drink orders were rolling in. The addition of a barback might help with that. I also really appreciated the wheels on the bar chairs which allows for easy movement to turn and watch the show. My one piece of feedback is that the bathroom was a shocking contrast to the rest of the venue. Where everything else gives the impression of a high end lounge, the bathroom is in a state of disrepair more reminiscent of a train station public bathroom. I really encourage them to put some resources into repairing and refurbishing the bathroom to match the classy vibes of the rest of the place. Overall I really enjoyed my experience at Wilfs, it was a lovely evening that I will not soon forget.

Great vibe. Went for my wife's bday while we were visiting Portland and she loved it. Thank you for making it a great bday dinner.

We came for the jazz and stayed for the food. I had the steak Diane, finished table side. It was undercooked but they promptly fixed that. My partner had cioppino and he was very happy with it except for one muscle that was included and wasn't open. That felt weird. Our server we think was also bartending so we got far less attentive service. She seemed to the point and less about fluff, felt out of place at an establishment of this level. We had the cherries jubilee and that was lovely.

We came here with a large group for a birthday. The ambience was beautiful especially during Christmas time. Our waiter was always checking in and making sure we had what we needed. The food was good, but I don't know if it's was worth the price. I felt like you could have got a little bit more on your plate. The drinks were kind of mediocre too. I'd say the out of the salmon and crab cakes, the prime rib dish was the best. The jazz band was awesome when they got started at 7pm. I accidentally over looked the small fees. Something like $8 a plate charge per person, and every individual has to order at least $30 and I guess a door fee per person but they waved that for us. I'm glad we tried it out as it has been on my list.

My wife and I stopped in for a nice dinner. First of all the vibe and decor is amazing. Ii had the lamb and it was fall off the bone tender. Mashed potatoes were delicious. I also had a cup of very flavorful French onion soup. My wife had the prime rib cooked to perfection. The staff were very kind and welcoming. Not mechanical like they were only doing their job but like they were waiting on family. I can't recommend this place enough for a nice romantic night out.

Seven of us went to Wilf's tonight, and all seven us were very disappointed. The food was expensive (and not worth it), and the service charge was $11/person because we sat in "the bar" versus sitting a table over in the dining room where it was $6/person. There was also an automatic 22% gratuity--even on the $77 service charge. For two soups, two burgers, three entrees and a drink per person, our bill came to more than $500! We could have gone somewhere much better and paid less. We won't be going back!

Really enjoyed our evening and first time visit to Wilf's Jazz club and restaurant lounge at Union Station. Service was impeccable by John and he was so attentive and really kept us taken care of during our anniversary evening in their lounge and Billie and the other wonderful musical artists were also a real treat, We had wine, cocktails and beer along with a excellent meal starting with the nibble plate with Philip wrapped Brie cheese and condiments and the steak bites were flavorful and we also had the cioppino which was also really good. After dinner we had a hot tea and a Spanish coffee to wrap up the final set of live music. Wilf's really made this a wonderful date night anniversary for my wife and I. I recommend giving them a try as well. We will certainly be returning hopefully soon.

Best bowl of French onion soup ever in the full-service bar with IPA. Oven baked. A thick crisp layer of Parmesan and Swiss cheese across a very hearty and tasty broth. Dig in! In Union Train Station, which opened 127 years ago, 1896. Awesome just to see this architecture in the building. Same space jazz 4 nights a week. Menu includes Oregon purveyors meet, seafood in produce. Exceptional quality.

I decided to give this place a 3 star only because of the food. The food was delicious I had the pasta with shrimp, and the French onion soup along with a Cesar salad it was the best meal I've had in a long time. What I didn't like is that we had to pay a cover to dine because they had music but we sat in the dinging room and couldn't see the music it was disappointing. The server was very blunt and seemed to be more interested in a couple who came in a little more dressed up than us.. so that threw me off my husband and I are both Hispanic and we didn't feel super welcomed by our server and no one else really touched our table.. which was very disappointing we both haven't felt left out in a long time in a public places and and it was uncomfortable.

Lipstick on a pig. While I do enjoy a trip to the past - Hubers, Clyde's Prime Rib, the Alibi, Dan & Louis all great examples - this place is truly dreadful. I genuinly hope someone takes it over and saves it, these historic treasures need to be preserved. 1. Garbage quality food. While one entree main was good, the rest ranged from mediocre to actually inedible. 2. Cheap and tacky, and I don't mean just the run-down decor. Check out the section of the menu that lists all the ways they plan to nickel and dime you to death. It is as hateful, as the incompetent management. 3. Every bill I witnessed, the house overcharged in their favor, as much as $150 on a table of two. They tried to overcharge me as well. The plot seems to be overcharging everyone, hope they don't notice. They blamed it on "those wacky computers - whheeeww, they do crazy things" Ya, computers often just randomly throw things onto a bill, for whimsy. Everyone knows how whimsical "computers" are. 4. Despite being more than half empty on what should have been a busy night - they will still charge you $25 per person if anyone can't make it on your reservation with 48 hours' notice or less. Covid, plague, died in a traffic accident - we do not care! we have pennies to collect from your pocket! This is despite it being a Friday night, they didn't even set half the tables, that's how not busy they knew they were going to be. 5. While we liked our affable waiter, he was unpolished and for the prices they're charging, unprofessional. 6. I think they're counting on people being too insecure to say it, but I'm not at all insecure about my income level: profoundly overpriced, even if the food was, what it was pretending to be. Oswego Grill,has item for item, better food, and better quality. It is also roughly half the price, with better service and décor. 7. Bad management seem to be working overtime on only one thing - denial of reality while trying to pick pockets as the place collapses around them. "oh we've been in business 50 years, we can't be stealing!" Ya. m'kay. So you're the 80 year old that started this business, and really - doing great honest work for 40 years, is great - i've been here many times, gave it very good reviews. Just in the last few year or few you've gone down the drain. 8. My crab cakes were so stodgy, bland, and just dreadful I couldn't eat them. All were back on my plate when the waitress came to take them away. "Do you want a box for those" - are you kidding? Clearly almost none of it was eaten. Any just halfway decent place would have asked if anything was wrong, would I like something else? (I mean the food was so bad, I wouldn't have, but at least go through the motions) 9. While I normally wouldn't hold this against the establishment - I feared for my car's well-being every second I was there. 10. Sometimes a kitschy retro night out is a lot of fun. This place isn't even worth it for an ironic laugh night out. Save yourself and go, literally, anywhere else. The "owners" responce is emblematic - better places respond with: I'm sorry you were not satified, how can we make it up to you. Dives going down reply with denial, gaslighting, and threats. I leave it to you, the audience, to venture at your own risk.

A group of us was attending a show at the Moda Center and was looking for a spot for pre-show drinks & dinner when I stumbled upon Wilfs. Made reservations via opentable. Restaurant called to confirm our reservation and let us know they require vaccination cards. We arrived on time. We were able to grab street metered parking across from restaurant. Once inside, they checked our coats and we were led to a cozy table. I started with the Caesar salad for two. This is a tableside performance/history lesson of the Caesar salad and is fun way to start dinner. Next up, Steak Diane prepared Tableside. Snake River Farms local waguyu steak flamed with brandy, shallots, cream, demi-glace, mushrooms, served over crostini, chef's potato, seasonal vegetable. Delicious. Everyone enjoyed their entrees and we didn't want to leave. Staff was attentive and friendly. I wish I could have watched the jazz performers that were about to start up, but we had a show to catch. Next time.

There is nothing like coming back to an old Portland haunt and realizing how it is still as classy as ever. And it's in the train station!. Last nights jazz band was just the ticket. Barbara Bosch and her two piece band played favorite old jazz songs from before my time. She sang "That Old Black Magic", "Fly Me To The Moon", etc. accompanied by a piano and bass player. Just lovely. The place was humming. You need a reservation for sure. I actually Ubered here as well. The neighborhood around the train station is still a little sketchy although some of my friends took the bus from Southeast as it leaves frequently and is a pretty straight shot. I felt very safe. Lots people around picking up train riders. So let's talk food--Also I cannot say enough how elegant this place is. I shared an appetizer of crab cakes with a friend and enjoyed some Chardonnay. All were served quickly and tasted scrumptious. Others ordered fried oysters, salmon cakes, salmon and chowder. We also noticed their caesar salad is made at the table just like you used to enjoy in fancy restaurants your parents took you to as a kid. I loved it. So make a reservation and come! $10 cover charge and you must spend $20 per person for food. Let's keep this gem open and humming.

Wilf's was real treat! Early Thursday dinner was outstanding. Our party of four were welcomed by John and seated at a horseshoe-shaped booth from which we could clearly see the excellent jazz trio. James was our friendly and professional server who set a leisurely pace beginning with drink orders. Two beers, one pilsner, one I.P.A., a lemondrop and a chocolate martini represented the table's orders. After listening to the trio for a while, James took our dinner orders of Caesar Salad, Steak Bites, Salmon Cakes, grilled Copper River Salmon, and Wilf's Pasta. John surprised us by wheeling a cart to our table-side and making the Caesar Salad from scratch. As John added each ingredient, he told the story of Caesar Salad's unusual origins. After tossing the fresh items, John served generous portions. I asked for, and received, extra anchovies! It was clear that the staff takes delight in providing guests with touches of elegance that I had not experienced in Portland's restaurants in many years. As we took our leave, John invited us back, and was pleased to hear how much we enjoyed our evening. While the quality of the food, drinks, and service was very high, the music was no exception; live jazz is a rare joy these days. Best wishes for continued success. Sincerely, Andrew & Donna Gregg, Vancouver, WA.

Old school glamor and class! Wilf's is the place for a romantic night out, service is always impeccable and the food is high quality. I always order a cocktail, and have never been disappointed with their specialty offerings. Tonight I had the catch of the day, a parmesan crusted sole, plus a decadent chocolate dessert. We regularly celebrate birthdays and anniversaries at Wilf's and it's always a great evening out with food, music, and fantastic service.

Great service, good food and good live music. Parking is a little sketch though. Definitely would go again

We rediscovered Wilfs just before the pandemic. While a bit on the pricey side the ambiance, live jazz and the engaging table side preparation of signature dishes made it a family favorite for a fancy dinner out. Unfortunately our last several visits have fallen short on everything but high prices. Food quality and service has continued to decline. Our last bill topped $450 for 2 adults and 2 kids under 14. We shared two appetizers, enjoyed a nice bottle of pinot and kids had a single scoop of ice cream for dessert. Yes we selected three table side preparations and unfortunately they fell flat on presentation and final delivery. There seems to be a consistent pattern of missing ingredients and lack of flexibility on adjusting the offered menu. I dine out 3-5 times per week and will be putting Wilfs on the back bench once again for dining. Live jazz and a cocktail still an open door.

Food was horrible Service was fine Music jazz was outstanding vocalist, and bass player WILFS restaurant I ordered a seafood Cioppino iit came a little on the tepid side and was the the smallest portion of seafood, I ever received no garnish, or color of any kind appear to be about half a ball with tide lines all over the edges of the ball Miniature scallops, small shrimp that miniature scallops, no fish, but minuscule, mussels, and clams didn't look that appetizing tiny pieces of bread like a baguette stale My wife mentioned her bagete was also slices, stale for thin slices pieces that we had to we asked for the four ask for with her meal on top of that. Kinda look like the seafood mix you get from Trader Joe's The way the wife repairs, the frozen was well quite a bit better tasting The soup broth had taste, but I questioned it throughout as it was rather tepid and warm Price wasn't bad $35 each but 25 with the mandatory cover charge The problem was the food that the music the vocalist was outstanding, and so is the bassist But I could probably do better, with a little butter, salt, pepper and garlic and I don't really even cook so actually, I preferred my microwave version The old train station is nice to music is very good To eat at the restaurant, you have two choices of covert charges to add onto the bill And they have a minimum amount listed that you have to pay for your meal Too many rules Honestly, I could do better with TJ's seafood mixed frozen salt, pepper and butter with about $1. 50s worth of mixed seafood WILFS restaurant I ordered a seafood Cioppino iit came a little on the tepid side and was the the smallest portion of seafood, I ever received no garnish, or color of any kind appear to be about half a ball with tide lines all over the edges of the ball Miniature scallops, small shrimp that miniature scallops, no fish, but minuscule, mussels, and clams didn't look that appetizing tiny pieces of bread like a baguette stale My wife mentioned her bagete was also slices, stale for thin slices pieces that we had to we asked for the four ask for with her meal on top of that. Kinda look like the seafood mix you get from Trader Joe's The way the wife repairs, the frozen was well quite a bit better tasting The soup broth had taste, but I questioned it throughout as it was rather tepid and warm Price wasn't bad $35 each but 25 with the mandatory cover charge The problem was the food that the music the vocalist was outstanding, and so is the bassist But I could probably do better, with a little butter, salt, pepper and garlic and I don't really even cook so actually, I preferred my microwave version The old train station is nice to music is very good To eat at the restaurant, you have two choices of covert charges to add onto the bill And they have a minimum amount listed that you have to pay for your meal Too many rules

Food was great. Service fantastic. Here's the problem. Very, very expensive. See for yourselves.

11 $ for sparkling water before you get the menu they ask if you want it without any knowledge it's going to be a charge at all they don't communicate this at all I was completely caught off guard with this. The customer service was great and out waiter was great at his job he deserves praise for his efforts he explained how everything was cooked and had full knowledge on every question I and my husband asked. I would recommend you get your bill before 7pm otherwise you will be charged for your seat it will give you An out if you don't like the music without having to pay an additional 6$ per person (I am not saying the music was bad I'm saying it gives an out)

I mean, there's nowhere else like this in Portland, and few left in the world. It's a very special place and you owe it to yourself to go here.

First off, if you think Wilf's is expensive, you're probably cheap and shouldn't eat out, as any place better than Denny's would be too expensive to you. Wilf's is great. I've eaten here 2 times in the last year both for romantic occasions. It's not some hipster BS w foams and bone marrow, it's an old school restaurant and lounge. The prime rib and crab bisque were great as was the traditional bananas Foster. The hostesses were awesome as was our server/bartender James. Viva Wilf's!

Delicious food. Good service. Excellent ambiance. Highly recommended for a date night.

I love this place. We are big jazz fans and we were in Portland for our anniversary so thought what the heck. When we arrived we were welcomed warmly and they new it was a special day. We sat in the bar in this marvelous velvet live seat and were so close to everything. The service was excellent as was the music and food. We even made some new friends (Billie Edison) and had a great chocolate martini for dessert. This is definitely a great spot if you like jazz and an inviting warm environment. Best evening in a long time!!

We had an enjoyable enough experience but it was extremely pricey. Our bill for 5 (2 adults, 3 children) was $360 before tip and we were charged a $30 cover charge. That left a bad taste in our mouths so we won't likely return.

I've always had a sentimental, soft spot for Wilfs. The evening our group of 4 went, it was festive for the holidays, the music was fun, the service was all right, but the food was terrible. We ordered a large variety of plates that were ALL at our table within 5 minutes...that's never a good sign. The closest comparison I can come up with is bad airplane food. It seemed to all be microwaved to a lukewarm temperature. (Including an inedible fish dish.) In Portland, there's really no excuse for something executed so poorly.

Blues local legend Norman Sylvester gave a strong performance and the service was solid. Been to Wilfs many times pre-Covid and always loved it. A Portland institution. However this time the food was ungood. Caesar was skimpy and oversalted, with wilted romaine, vegetables undercooked, and crab cakes tasted like they had been dosed with sugar. Prices continue to skyrocket.

I have tried to go here twice this year. -This evening they are closed. -2 months ago they still required COVID shots to get in. When I went before COVID it was nice. Today I wish they would live a little.

Atmosphere was really nice. Table side food made by people NOT wearing gloves and using their hands to touch our food. Didn't feel sanitary whatsoever. Waiter was "snooty" and it really irritated both of us. I would go back for the music and bar, but not for dinner.

I've been meaning to visit Wilf's for years. Dinner before the symphony seemed like a great idea. Now, keep in mind that I'm not a big seafood fan. My boyfriend made a reservation and was called numerous times to confirm the reservation. Okay... When we arrived, we showed our proof of vaccination cards and the host took our coats. We were the only guests other than a party of 6. We were seated in a corner near the party. Having to listen to their conversation during what should've been a romantic dinner was a bit off putting. The plush chairs are AMAZING, and we felt super fancy. And I enjoyed sitting at a window right by the train tracks (I love trains). Our server was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. We ordered the Caesar salad for two, which was made table side. It was quite delicious. I ordered the crab cakes as my entree. The addition of shrimp to the crab cakes was pretty phenomenal. I don't like asparagus, so they hooked me up with a corn vegetable medley (kinda like succotash without the lima beans). My boyfriend ordered the scallops. No real complaints on the food. Everything tasted just fine. BUT, for the price (and we were there before the live music), I was disappointed. I was expecting something spectacular, and it was just meh. I'd totally go back for the Caesar salad and drinks (the tequila prices were more akin to east side prices, rather than a restaurant that is right beside The Pearl).

This is quite possibly the finest restaurant in Portland and a "secret" that shouldn't be kept. A truly lovely, "old school," fine dining experience. Beautiful dining room with classic decor, seating and table settings. Fantastic, attentive service of the caliber that has all but disappeared in dining today. The table side Caesar Salad and Steak Diane are a must, created to perfection by the entertaining, skilled and longtime maitre d'. Appropriately priced and worth every penny. Lovely, live jazz. Nice wine list and craft cocktails. While sadly the area around the train station is a bit rundown, nearby parking is safe and abundant. We will definitely dine with them again and highly recommend. An added bonus that they require proof of COVID Vaccination, which we felt was a positive.

Okay guys. Why is this place not bursting at the seams with customers? Amazing Matre'D John and his colleague Douglas along with the Bylines playing live in perfect relaxing harmony while not being so loud for us to converse. What a wonderful place in Portland. You need to rediscover this gem.

An all around 5-Star experience at Wilfs!! You walk into Wilfs and you're instantly brought back into an old world charm: wood paneled walls, plush velvety high back chairs, chandeliers and dimmer lighting, and live music, yes... LIVE music! I'm in heaven already and this is before the food! Located at the historical Union Station location in downtown Portland, Wilfs is a world apart from the "modern and hipster" pop up restaurants with loud music and lines out the door. What sets Wilfs apart is their high quality ingredients, using all organic and locally and sustainably sourced food, their superb food, and the traditional dining experience. As we walked into the restaurant, we were greeted by the Maitre'd and manager David, who greeted us warmly and seated us promptly. He then presented us the menu and the menu lights (fancy!)... then proceeded to explain to us that Wilf's only use organic and locally sourced high quality ingredients. We're a fan already! Then, our waitress Amanda proceeded yns

My BFF took me here as a multi celebration get together. We were both very excited as neither of us had heard of this place. I love jazz so I was especially excited to go. We got there and parking is street or there's a small pay lot directly across the street. You must have reservations and we did, but due to traffic we ran about 15 minutes late so we called to make sure we still had ours. They assured us we did and were very sweet about it. We were seated and had great seats to see/hear the band, but far enough away we could still talk. We ordered a fabulous red Washington wine and an appetizer of baked brie (covered in a Phyllo Dough), a wonderful sweet/spicy jam, GF crackers (by request), and Greek olives. My BFF ordered the steak and it came with Asparagus and mashed potatoes. The steak was so tender you can cut it with your butter knife and was delicious! I ordered the salmon but requested the parmesan coating be left off (I'm GF and the coating is not). It came with Asparagus and rice pilaf. Again so amazingly good. For dessert, we ordered the Cherries Jubilee for 2 and it was sweet with a hint of tartness and served over vanilla ice cream. It was perfect ending to our dinners. The staff are amazing! From checking in they offer to take your coats, so you aren't dealing with that, to our fabulous waitress (I'm awful about remembering names), who was attentive, but not hovering, gave great suggestions, good sense of humor and reading people's needs. Everyone works as a team and it's obvious they are like family (in a good way ). The band played great music and the female singer was excellent! The band change week to week and they list them on their website. This is an expensive restaurant, and worth every penny! It was fun to watch them do tableside ceaser salads to the cherry Jubilee. I have nothing but high praise for this restaurant. I definitely look forward to going back!

Great food (especially the steak appetizer). The server was knowledgeable and made good recommendations. But my favorite part of my experience was the live music. It was such a pleasant evening and I can't wait to return.

Excellence fine-dining restaurants. The atmosphere was great. We had a wonderful waiter who prepared our meal for us table-sided and told us great stories. Will definitely come here again in the future for special occasions.

New Years Eve dinner with the Mrs. The manager was outstanding. Personally served us the whole evening. Had flambe steak and dessert. Will def be returning.

Got the veggie burger and it had no flavor, also wouldn't let me and my husband eat inside due to not having our covid cards. I didn't see them ask other customers for this. I put a mask on asked if I could us the restroom and the hostess lead me in the back where the train station restroom where then I couldn't get back in where she let me out and I had to go around through the train station where they sat me and my husband in 100 degree heat. I am vaccinated 3 times. I'm a nurse assistant. But how they treated us was wrong. Food not that great. Didn't even give us water. Or offer water.

Visited this restaurant for a birthday celebration. I dined in their back private room with a party of 13.The atmosphere was nothing short of beautiful.Unfortunately, the staff just couldn't get it right! 1/2 of my party did not receive their order and a good chunk of the party had steaks that were either under or over cooked. The maitre d was very apologetic as was Douglas our server. What's sad is that one of the owners was in the restaurant and NEVER offered an apology. She did bring over a cheap bottle of Prosecco of which a great portion of us declined because mixing Prosecco with the spirits we were currently drinking did not mix well. After declining my Prosecco the owner with an annoyed voice says," she does not wish for any" to her staff and left the room. I'm only giving two stars because of the Maitre D and the server Douglas. They were phenomenal and I felt horrible for them. The look of disappointment on their faces made me sad. The bisque deserves 4 stars but the steak Diane was mediocre at best. At the very end of things each of us was given a small bottle of wine and a cookie in brown paper bags still without apology from the owner. We all arrived together, were not able to dine together, and the restaurant just could not get it right.So disappointing. It's also quite disturbing that the owner responded to this 2 star critique still without an apology. Definitely NOT the highlight of our trip. Pretty delusional if you ask me. Ruth Chris would never! Response from the owner 8 hours ago La Shaye, thank you for taking the time top review us, hoped we could have been a highlight of your trip to Portland, you ladies were great. Enjoy the bottle of wine, hope you love it.

We had our pre-wedding dinner here, it was phenomenal the food was exceptional and the steak Dianne table side service was a beautiful touch! My husband and I loved our meals and the music was so much fun and exactly what we needed the day before our wedding. I brought my service animal and the staff definitely treated me and her with the upmost respect I felt very comfortable and I look forward to going back to Wilfs the next time we go to Portland. Thank you!

Some of these negative reviews are questionable. This is some of the best service and food I've had in a long time. This is a great place to go for a birthday/ anniversary / any special occasion. John and Candice were a delight and took great care of our table. The table-side service is so unique and this place is a classic. Such a personal and fun experience, I'll be back!

The food was decent but definitely not worth the price. Cocktails were good and ambiance was nice, just that I've had better food from a cheap taco truck than I've had for a $100+ dinner here.

What a gem of a spot and taste of what makes Portland such a great place to live! The food is amazing and I am a harsh critic. Filet cooked and seasoned beautifully, cocktails on point, music/performance amazing, ambience romantic- best night I've had in quite a while- thank you- we will be back!!!

How can I describe this restaurant? Well , it is old. Decorations are old, setting is old, waiters are old. Food is old too. Best to avoid

Thank you for squeezing us in before our train! The food - seriously great job!! But the desserts are UNREAL!! You are doing your Nona proud with that TIramusi and that fresh Strawberry cake was WOW! Cheers to everyone we interacted with today!

Amazing... this experience was absolutely perfect everything was incredible! The service was like nothing I've ever experienced! If you would like to impress, this is the place to bring them! Real Old fashion etiquette! Incredible! WILL definitely be back!

Menu is 4 years old. No way are we he prices going to be current. Yelp, please get an updated menu. July, 2022

This is the finest restaurant in Portland and surrounding areas. While other restaurants have worked to stay trendy, Wilf's has never forgotten its roots of class and elegance. We've been going there for years and have never been disappointed. Beautiful ambiance, high wingback chairs, superb professional service, delicious food, classic lounge style live entertainment, and more. An absolute must for us is their Caesar salad prepared table side.

I had the bar pasta with one of their signature cocktails. The pasta had wonderful taste, the meat was melt in your mouth and the pasta was cooked perfectly. The kale was the perfect amount of crisp and a fun little texture surprise! The service was exceptional. I came in on a Tuesday night in the hopes of grabbing a quick bite before my train. I was treated right away and he not only knew I was waiting for a train but was able to guess which one and ensure that the server knew what time I needed to be done to get to my train. He then handed me over to James, the bartender. He was friendly, fun to chat with and real. He made recommendations on what to order and I was happy with them! The atmosphere was unique, a restaurant stuck in the hands of time and rocking it! I loved the red velvet, dark woods and low lights. The jazz music topped it off. I was not quite ready to pay and board the train I would have hung there for a while.

I had the scallops and rice, THE BEST scallops I've ever had. The amount of cheese, crab and shrimp in the salad is perfect. The service was great, I felt like a rich man getting served by a butler. Douglas, our server, was amazing, he really took care of us. Guys If you want a romantic place to take your woman, this is it. This experience was great. One of the very few restaurants that is worth paying a lot of money for.