$1 oysters for happy hour, limit at a dozen per person! Truly the hype was on the dot for this place - an perhaps Jaqueline's deserves even more hype! The oysters were fresh, and we absolutely LOVED their selection of sauces for the oysters. The hamachi crudo was absolutely delicious and th mixture of flavors was heavenly. I could order this dish again and again and in fact will be coming back for this dish in the future. The lobster bun was less of a highlight but still extremely enjoyable. The bun was toasted to perfection and the chives in the lobster paste added so much to the texture. Service was amazing and attentive. We will be coming back! read more

See all

We came here on a reservation for their famous dollar raw oysters during happy hour and we were not disappointed. By far one of freshest and best tasting oysters I've had. The oyster came with a wide variety of sauces that greatly complement the oysters. I highly recommend reserving a spot to Jacqueline if you want to try one of the best raw oysters in Oregon. Insane friendly staff and great services as well. They always checked up on us to make sure we're happy :) read more

See all

Ok, we were a large group and ended up with an extra person. We also arrived 15 minutes late due to logistics with getting a car from our hotel. I would expect to at least witness some annoyance carefully hidden... but no! We were welcomed, made comfortable, our dietary restrictions were handled to the best of their abilities (maybe not the best choice for vegetarians due to menu/restaurant size, and speciality being seafood; but the vegetarian items were as outstanding as everything else and as a Pescatarian I was in heaven; I would check with them in advance if going as a full veggie as I'm sure you would get a thoughtful explanation of their capabilities on a given day; the menu is clearly seasonal and changing). I ordered the Hamachi crudo and our waiter astutely recommended we would need 2. The five of us who eat fish engulfed them and would have enjoyed more. They had an excellent wine list which we put to good use and we brought a bottle of our own as well (we all work in the industry). We had an amazing evening, the staff were attentive and not easily flustered and the food was incredible (every dish was savored and finished, and we added more as we went). Warning: if you don't enjoy seafood this is likely not a great option. As a pescatarian, I could eat almost everything on the menu. read more

Went to Jacqueline for their happy hour $1 oyster deal (12 oysters per round) and it did not disappoint. The oysters came out quickly and were fresh and delicious. All the vinaigrette options were great, but the ponzu was definitely my favorite. We came for the oysters but also ordered the yellowtail crudo and the sweet potatoes, and both dishes were incredible. The only downside was the sparkling water situation. We were told they didn't have large bottles and only offered it by the glass, only to later find out it wasn't actually sparkling water but soda water, which isn't the same and not what we ordered. Aside from that hiccup, the food and happy hour alone make this spot worth visiting. Beautiful cozy space. Perfect for a date night! read more

See all

Another great visit! This time our group did the "let us cook for you," option as we were a larger party of seven. The menu is set ($90 per), and was maybe the best meal we've had ever. Stands outs were the oysters with a pineapple, mint, chili water shot! Omg! Smoked trout was so big and each bite was perfect. I can't say enough good things about this menu, and for what you're paying for, it's a steal. We were so stuffed. See menu. read more

See all

Jacqueline has an amazing happy hour! We came in to grab oysters and they were so fresh and delicious. With an array of different hot sauce, mignonette, ponzu, and vinegars made this such a fun experience to mix the sauces to get our perfect oyster bite. I can't remember which drink I got, but I remember it was a creeper and it was so yummy! The lobster roll was great, super pillowy bun, and very buttery. The skewers were good as well. The service was wonderful! The space is super cute and perfect on a summer day. I love being able to see the kitchen while dining. read more

See all

The food and service at Jacqueline was absolutely fantastic! We shared the oysters, ahi tuna crudo, Caesar, miso butter toasted scallops, mushrooms on crispy polenta, and lobster bun, and it was plenty of food. The crispy polenta & miso scallops were definitely the standouts, so savory! Our server was attentive & had great recommendations from cocktails all the way to dessert. What a lovely meal! read more

Jacqueline - Lobster bun - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Sweet staff, sitting on the patio in that neighborhood is a trip, and the cocktails were worth it. Merguez and Boquerones have no business pairing that well together... Love, Seattle's kitchens. read more

Let me tell ya about the happy hour oysters! Maybe you know, but if not, go to Jacqueline during happy hour and get the oysters. Order 12 and you won't be sorry. I love that they tell you exactly where they come from and point to the area on the map on the menu. They were so fresh and delicious. The Pinot Gris on the HH hour menu was fantastic too! Overall if you are looking for amazing seafood you should go here. The whole trout was delicious. Cute ambiance and we got the window seat. I left feeling full and healthy. read more

See all

Highly recommend making a reservation. Walk-ins are welcome, but not guaranteed and you will have long wait time. Intimate and perfect for a date night. Service was exceptional. Very attentive and knowledgeable staff. Loved all the sauces served with the oysters, tuna was fresh, and the scallops were seared perfectly. read more

See all

If you are a foodie, you have to come dine here! Bring a date or some friends because sharing is highly recommended, plus you can try more dishes! The staff are attentive providing a top notch experience. I could talk at length about every dish we tried, but the pictures speak for themselves. Hamachi crudo was my favorite - loved the pineapple! Oysters are a must! The whole rainbow trout was delightfully prepared. I love this place! The menu changes and I'll be back to see what's new! read more

See all

My new favorite Portland restaurant. Phenomenal! We ordered like half the menu, and everything was extraordinary. Fish was so so fresh and delicious, the dishes were both seasonal and inventive. Service was great, vibe is a nice balance between nice and relaxed. I cannot wait to go back and try the other half of the menu!!! read more

Jacqueline - Oyster shooter and smoked scallops - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

See all

First time back since they moved locations and I was SO excited to come back to my favorite oyster happy hour. Their vinaigrettes that come with the oysters are all excellent. The cedar planked trout is also something I tell everyone to order when they come here. Everything we ordered was delicious, down to the housemate focaccia, chef's kiss. Already can't wait to come back and try the rest of the menu! Next time maybe I won't order the trout to be able to try more, but that one is very hard to resist. read more

See all

We returned to Jaqueline and received their customary exceptional service, excellent view of the open kitchen/ food runners and my best dinner of 2025. Thank you for the wonderful experience. The intentionally and changing menu keeps this my favorite restaurant in Portland. The scallop dish with mushrooms in broth was the best bite I have had all year. Cheers to Jaqueline's staff both back and front of house. read more

See all

Made reservations on NYE to finally try Jacqueline. This spot has been on my radar for a few years. I had heard from multiple people that it is fantastic. Our GPS led us to the wrong place and we did not realize until after we walked a block. When we finally got to Jacqueline, staff was friendly and inviting, despite our tardiness. New Years Eve had a Prix Fixe Menu. We opted for the wine pairings. First up, an incredible seafood tower. -summer blues oysters from Hama Hama Oyster Co -smoked Totten inlet mussels w/tom khaki , nam Jim & crispy garlic -yellowfin tuna, ruby red grapefruit, mojo de ajo, pickled serrano, siso -hamachi crudo, charred pickled pineapple, peanuts, mam nem, lime leaf, mint shrimp cocktail w/ Calabrian Chile cocktail sauce. I could have been done here, but no, this was just the start. Next: Maine lobster, lobster bun grilled Belgian endive w/smoked oyster Caesar, boquerones & breadcrumbs Then we had opted for an additional course of champagne & caviar. Why not? It was NYE decadence. Back to the Prix Fixe. Salt Cod cappelletti w/uni butter, bottarga & chervil grilled chinook salmon w/caviar & saffron beurre blanc, celery root cream & black truffles Finally, sponge cake w/ zabaglione, amaretti, chocolate, caramel cara & Campari sorbet. I recall some additional bites, but I did not take notes. It was a perfect NYE dinner. A tough night to pull it off, but Jacqueline delivered. Highly recommend. read more

Jacqueline - NYE Seafood Tower - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

See all

I love a tasting experience and i've been eating my way through all of the tasting menus in Portland. Jacqueline was no exception and was a great way to bring me out to this part of town. For under $100 a person (whole table must participate) we had a great way to celebrate a birthday! Their tasting menu has plenty of seafood options and the pacing of the course was done well. The dishes had nice flavor combinations and were really refreshing. The more savory dishes like the larger fillets of fish that were grilled were so tasty. It's a quaint space and service was attentive. Would recommend if you wanted to venture out in this neighborhood with a mainly seafood based tasting menu. read more

See all

We went here for a date night and had a lovely time. The food was fantastic, drinks were great, and overall vibe was really good. Would rate 4.25. read more

See all

We did the tasting menu for date night and it was superb. Honestly one of the best restaurant meals I've had in memory. Staff were terrific, chill, and inviting. Highly recommend. read more

Jacqueline - Halibut on corn "butter" with mushrooms and zucchini - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I recently relocated to Portland from Louisville, KY and Jacqueline was my first nicer meal out on the town. I made reservations for 5.15 to take advantage of their excellent $1oyster happy hour. There was a line down the block when we arrived at 5-I highly recommend making a reservation, and you can go to the front of the line and let the host know you have a res. My partner and I ordered two dozen of the happy hour oysters--I can't remember the variety, but they're from WA and they were bright and briny. We also ordered the focaccia, endive caesar, hamachi crudo, and the sea bass. Everything was incredible! It was a good amount of food. For everything including a glass of wine, cider, and beer, the bill was $153. A 20% gratuity is automatically included. A fair price for an excellent meal out. This is a place I will definitely be returning to, and I look forward to bringing out of town guests here! read more

See all

Such a great experience! The atmosphere was welcoming and relaxed, the food was absolutely delicious, and the service was friendly and attentive without being overbearing. You can really feel the good vibes here. Definitely a place I'll be coming back to! read more

Jacqueline - Oysters - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

See all

Met friends for dinner and it was a lovely evening. The service was both friendly and attentive but gave us plenty of space to talk and catch up. The decor was clean and classy with a chic hipster vibe. The menu is seafood heavy and it was excellent. It's designed to be shared and comes out as it's ready. Seven dishes was plenty for our party of four and left room for dessert. The menu changes daily so this may not be helpful in a week or two, but we had the halibut, crab toast, all the tomatoes, grilled peach, hamachi, oysters, crispy mushrooms, focaccia and a tuna dish. They were all excellent, perfect to share, and elegantly presented. The oysters, hamachi, mushrooms and halibut were standout. I'd happily return, especially for the happy hour oysters. Great date night or intimate spot with a few friends. read more

Visited from out of town and would recommend this place to anyone who loves oysters! Happy hour is a must. Quick and friendly service with a very nice sophisticated atmosphere. read more

Jacqueline - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Jacqueline continues to be my favorite restaurant in Portland. I was a little concerned when I heard they were moving to a new location, even though it was only a block away. But after experiencing it, it still feels like the Jacqueline I know and love. My wife and I have been to Jacqueline many times now, and it never disappoints. Jacqueline continues to push the envelope with ingredients, flavors, and textures. Somehow each dish comes together magnificently. During our latest trip to Jacqueline, we had all new dishes. We went with the Hamachi Crudo, Mandy's focaccia, Grilled Peaches and Pork Cheeks, Grilled Lamb Merguez, Sausage Skewer, Smoked and Marinated Mussels on Toast, and Lobster Mushroom Tagliatelle. The food, atmosphere, and service here are always the best. I love that you can come here dressed casually on a summer evening or dressed up on date in the winter. Jacqueline continues to prove that they are the best restaurant in Portland. read more

See all

Food 3/5 ..., (used to be 5/5) Service 3/5 Ambiance 4/5 Avg rating would be 3 stars, but I'll round up to 4 stars for the oysters. We've frequented over the years (10+) back when it was at the old location down the street. Taken lots of pictures over the years as well. If you've dined here for as long as some of us have, you'll know what the differences are. IYKYK Place is popular with the HH $1 oysters for sure! This option has remained the same. As for the menu, it's also creative. I debated about writing this, but saw there were also others on here that seemed to, as if recently, experienced the same sentiments. I'll keep it short. Yes, as with the times, everything has gone way up in prices, BUT the portion sizes are now, diminished to what you'd call, very very small bites. Even after ordering more than half the menu, for just two people, we still need to go out to find a second place for dinner. Last few visits, we even did, including the (bye to 2024-welcoming 2025) NYE' pre-fixed dinners for three people. The service was very pretentious, and not warm or welcoming from beginning to end. Seemed the staff wasn't happy, to celebrate and ring in the New Year, as this night was heavily priced ticketed event. They seemed like they don't care once the tickets were purchased. The promises of a night to remember was a joke. Similar to some other long timers that's been coming here, you definitely feel the tug at your pocket book, BUT the hospitality did not justify. They've gotten too big/ popular to care it seems. I mean, maybe they really don't have to show that they care, because it's still an automatic 20% service charge regardless. read more

See all

I loved this quaint place for dinner! I went on my birthday and it was more of a moodier vibe. Food was fantastic with the scallops + hamachi being my favorite. The service was nice and food came out quickly. Their orange wines were divine. The mushrooms and trout were okay but mainly would come back to the raw fish preparations! read more

We had reservations so it was quick seating and plentiful of space. Every staff member was friendly and helped us with everything we asked of. The food was delicious. A lot of different textures, flavors, and colors. The added touch of flowers, made them cute and vibrant. We came for the happy hour oysters! My favorite was the lobster bun. Great date night dinner place. read more

See all

The food and experience at Jacqueline are both so special. My friend and I did the "let us cook for you" tasting menu experience where we received 10 courses served family style. The courses started off light and I was worried that I would still be hungry but by the end I was stuffed! The menu is seafood-forward so being from Los Angeles I thought that $90/pp was a great value for what we got. The menu changes based on what is fresh so I won't detail what we received but I did have two favorite items. The squid ink udon noodles with shrimp, squid, crab, spinach and chili crisp butter was packed with umami and you can't go wrong with a good udon noodle! The polenta fritters with 24 month aged serrano ham and green garlic aoli was also a wonderful combination of flavors and a great contrast to all of the seafood courses. They ended the meal with a panna cotta with a candle in it for my birthday, a super nice touch. All of the staff were warm and professional and we loved our meal here. You can order a-la-carte from the menu as well. read more

This place is definitely on the pricy side so expectations are higher when you pay higher prices. We spent $200 on dinner for two but this did include 2 cocktails each (birthday splurge). We ordered the smoked scallops which come with 'corn pudding, blistered tomatoes, squash, pardons, tomatillo sambal'. Dish came with 3 scallops, green zucchini and like a spoonful of the cord pudding underneath. Basically $40 for a tapa sized dish. 2nd 'entree' was seared kanpachi with miso sesame, bok choy, turnips, green beans, dashi and ginger. I really can't say anything was memorable about this dish except that it was a little too sweet for my taste and we waited nearly 1.5 hours for it. The appetizers were better than the entrees. We ordered the salad of smashed cucumbers, melons, black tahini, feta and pistachio dukkah. Overall a very tasty dish. We also got the ahi tuna tartare with chili crisp, yuzu aioli, beech mushrooms, sea beans and crispy wontons. This was definitely my favorite dish and would order again. Overall the dining experience took 2 or so hours as the food took a very long time to come out. A good restaurant but like I said a bit pricey for what you get. read more

Jacqueline - Smashed cucumber salad - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I came here for dinner one evening as a walk-in and I was fortunately able to get a seat at the bar. The inside was dimly lit and felt like the inside of a home--it was very cute. Staff was kind. I ordered a number of their dishes, such as the scallop, potatoes, and calamari, but I also had to give their oysters a try as I heard that they were pretty famous for them. I loved the experience with the oysters. We were given three different kinds and a variety of sauces of mix-and-match to accompany our little dining experience. It was just an overall fun experience to try out the different sauces and the oysters were also delicious. The rest of the dishes were also amazing, but one thing to note is that their portion sizes are a bit on the small side and everything is family style. I highly recommend their fresh seafood as well as their calamari. I believe they do those SO well. I would love to come back here. read more

See all

Great spot! The food was delicious. We really enjoyed how fresh the oysters was. The different sauces they provided made the experience and taste even better. Everything we got was amazing and I really enjoyed the fried canary rockfish lettuce wraps. The fried fish was buttery and melted in my mouth. The Kim chi and dipping sauce made the entree exceptional. My friends really love the dung mess crab toast, they felt the toast was delicious and made the fish. The restaurant was very well put together and adorable. The service was fantastic, they were really good with course changes. New set of plates and utensils. Very mindful. I was definitely impressed. read more

See all

This "sniffed in" at a 4.5-star affair... It's located in a nice-looking hood with diverse architecture. The restaurant looks to be a converted home. Their use of things like mismatched plates authenticates the look. I will do my best to remember the dishes. KIMCHI GRILLED OYSTERS: -- don't taste as grilled as others due to kimchi liquid in shell -- nice texture and flavor; kimchi works here -- tiny oysters RATING = A- CHINOOK SALMON w/POBLANO PEPPERS and CUCUMBER SAUCE: -- I had to have salmon in Oregon -- I nearly went full grizzly on this delicious piece -- cooked medium-rare without asking like any fancy or nice restaurant should do -- quality and fresh -- delicious RATING = A+ LOBSTER TAGLIATELLE PASTA: -- tiny pieces of lobster -- not enough lobster -- fresh tasty pasta RATING = A- STAFF were mostly absent but not neglectful. Big gap between ordering and food arriving but it is a nicer restaurant and that can be par for the course. read more

This was such a delightful meal. The service was excellent and the ambiance was enchanting. The food was amazing, especially the tempura mushrooms. I love this quirky little neighborhood. We will be back next time we are in Portland! read more

See all

Came here 30mins before opening. Was 3rd in line and it was so incredible $1 oysters here are SO worth it. So meaty, so flavorful and I loved the different sauce toppers they gave because you could experiment with them. So fun and delicious. The hamachi was INCREDIBLE. Melted in my mouth and the flavors were insanely good. Definitely had some Asian more so Viet flavors and it was incredible. The grilled peaches and pork were to die for as well. Everything was just fantastic The servers like to express that everything is shareable and tried to not get us to order so much but when you're very hungry getting one thing won't fill you up. The serving sizes are small and definitely not shareable so order as you wish haha. read more

See all

I've been waiting for a year to go to Jacqueline! And it did not disappoint. They are known for their oysters, and I highly suggest getting them. Everything else we ordered on the menu was so tasty. Full of flavor. The cocktails were also nicely timed and made well. Staff was very friendly. It was an appropriately quiet environment. We will most certainly be going back!! read more

See all

Come for happy hour!! We came a tad too late and missed the cutoff, but we will be back for those covered $1 oysters!! Ordered: -Dozen oysters -Crab toast -Cocktail: safe word Pro: -The guys shucking the oysters are really nice!! Buy them a drink!! They are shucking nonstop and while we were sitting at the bar we appreciated their hard work -We appreciated how many types of sauces we could use on our oysters, and they had a good variety to pick from. All were fresh and juicy! -Crab toast was buttery, rich and savory. Definitely a comforting taste we enjoyed! Con: -We wish we were given the choice of where to sit after a 1.5 hr wait on our date night. There were plenty of open seats that weren't filled for a good amount of time :/ read more

Jacqueline - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

See all

Hands down the best tasting menu we've have in Portland (i.e., the Let-Us-Feed-You option for $90 a person). Waitress said it was 3 courses plus dessert.... but boy was that undersold!! They came 8-9 times to our table to drop off food each time. The first oyster & mussel course was outstanding!! It was a huge platter for our table of 4 (see photo). The mussels in coconut curry were delectable. It was followed by hamachi crudo, yellowfin tuna, pepperocini hushpuppies, burrata arugula with a freshly baked flatbread, and blistered shishito peppers. A new experience was getting served magnolia blossoms stuffed with herbed ricotta... a beautiful and delicious addition not on the menu. Then they say it's time for the entree! There was a plate of scallops and a salad with carrot puree... followed by a whole deboned cedar plank smoked rainbow trout which was superb! Then they say they're almost done and it's time for dessert. They bring 3 plates: pear ice cream with sesame brittle, chocolate cake with passion fruit sorbet, caramel sauce & peanut brittle, and a Meyer lemon tart. Hard to pick a favorite since everything was super tasty. Service was excellent. View into the kitchen was a fun experience. The $90 per person option was a superb deal! Can't wait to do it again! read more

See all

I had there oysters during the happy hour. We got two dozen because they tasted so fresh! It left very clean after taste as well. I can't wait to try their other dishes. read more

Jacqueline - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

See all

We had a great experience at Jacqueline. We ordered the hamachi crudo, Dungeness crab pasta, salmon belly tartare, Cara Cara orange salad, branzino, and grilled broccolini, everything was very good across the board. The wine and cocktail selections were both solid, and the service really stood out. Our waiter gave excellent recommendations and made the experience feel relaxed and thoughtful. The ambiance was warm and inviting, prices felt very fair for the quality and portions, and the pacing was perfect, everything came out in a timely manner without long waits. Overall, a great experience from start to finish, and we'll definitely be coming back. read more

Recently went for the rest time and was one of the best meals we had while we were in Portland. We came for the Oyster Happy Hour which is from 5-6pm and we were advised by a friend to turn up early to line up since we didn't have a reservation. We were second in line and got a table quickly (on a saturday afternoon). The restaurant is small but still spacious, and the staff were super nice. We started off with a dozen oysters (you can order a max of 12 per person so if you have a friend who doesn't eat oysters, bring them so you can eat their quota LOL). The oysters had a bit of shell/sand in them and seemed to have been shucked quickly - but for one dollar an oyster I'm not complaining. The star of the oyster happy hour is really their sauces that come in eye droppers. One was a buffalo hot sauce, the second was a yuzu and pepper vinegar, the third was a tarragon and meyer lemon, the fourth was a spruce and either clove or juniper berry, and the last was a regular mignonette. Our favor was the tarragon and yuzu ones but they were all fun to try! In addition to the oysters, we had their foccacia bread with the charred kombu infused oil, saba and salt - and let me tell you... this is what I'd write home about. I'm still dreaming about this delicious combo. The bread was crispy, warm and airy and the infused oil had the perfect umami note. I also added the yuzu vinegar and tarragon vinegar which elevated it even more! SO GOOD. We also tried the hamachi crudo which was super good and the oven roasted oysters.. which actually tasted like having a seafood kimchi jige (stew). We also had their happy hour margaritas which were refreshing and delightful. All in all, an amazing meal and a place I'll definitely be returning to so we can try their chef tasting menu next time. read more

This place is a real charmer - a bit precious with the shabby-chic (the love of mismatched china/silverware runs strong), but all finesse when it comes to the food itself. If you've come here, it's to eat fish/shellfish, and they have it spades in every section of the menu. We decided to choose our own adventure because our third diner was a 10 y.o. (that said the $90/person tasting looked a real treat for the folks who were sitting to our right - we'll have to come back to try that, sans child). We started out with the warm baguette (bread is a must-have for the younger set) and several of the raw dishes from the top of the menu. Nothing stood out as particularly memorable, but it was all tasty enough (the smoked scallop was the favorite). We moved on to the Mizuna green goddess salad (totally addictive - so delicious, with those crackling bread crumbs), and the crab toast (extremely rich and easily shared by 3 people; the butter/crab/Calabrian chili trifecta was so good; a must-try for sure). Last but not least: the whole smoked trout and the black squid ink udon. Jacqueline really knocked it out of the park with this last course. The fish was so beautifully prepared - soft yet toothsome, perfectly deboned, and subtly smoky. I will be thinking about it with longing for - well, probably forever? And the udon/seafood dish: pure decadence on a plate. It paired well with the trout. No room for dessert this time, unfortunately, but we will be back. As far as service goes: it's on par with the food (warm and unfailingly professional). read more

Jacqueline - Whole smoked trout (deboned beautifully) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

See all