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    Jawfish

    4.1 (55 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    The Bar
    Robin K.

    Food is good- service was pleasant- Only real complaint is the limited hours- Also limited salad selection- But all food ordered was EXCELLENT

    Tuscany chicken. My friend ordered this and ate the entire thing because she loved it so much
    Jerry P.

    Stopped in tonight for another fantastic dinner. The food was on point as always! I had the Pork Chop as well as my wife. She ordered the same. Both perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. Our friends ordered the pizza and the Tuscany chicken. They were both very pleased with what they got. They said it was fantastic. The service tonight, however, was not as good as we normally experience. We were very much ignored tonight. No drink refills, they took our water jug to fill and never came back. I asked for more water and a glass of ice and they came back with more water and a glass of ice, which was nice. However, one of the servers came by the table and asked if she could clear some things and we said sure and the only thing she took at that time was my ice water. We pretty much ignored the whole night. I was very disappointed as the service that I normally get is top-notch. I can't take away anything from the food because it was perfect. But this is my second visit in a row where the service was not great. I will be back!

    Flory W.

    It was hubby's idea to take me here for lunch today, after Easter, since I've been sick with hip and thigh pains, basically limping, and I was missing Holy Week. I thought, OK, I needed to get out of the house, it's nice & sunny, why not! I've not heard of Jawfish. But, as we walked in, I was already impressed. We were seated by the window, my choice. (I needed to look out). Our waiter was friendly and charming. And answered my question. I ordered the two piece (I got a bonus) Steelhead Fish & Chips with Sweet Potato Fries. You don't see Steelhead Fish & Chips everyday. It was my first! The cole slaw, I'm trying to figure out what was added to it. Hubby ordered the Crispy Chicken Sandwich with Fries and the Jawfish Clam Chowder. Everything we ordered was slightly different than the usual. The sandwich had some unusual ingredients. The potato in the chowder was sliced, and there were too many of them, which I didn't care! The restaurant had only been there for 4 months. The decor was modern and interesting. The bathroom, I like the fact, they have a section to lay your phone down, or purse. Spotless! All in all, we had a great experience. I also had a pleasant conversation with Eric, who brought our meals to our table, who was the manager there today. We have something in common, by golly!

    Brittany H.

    We enjoyed an evening with La Petite Chef at the Jawfish. It was an amazing experience and was quite cute. Overall this is a more expense experience but we felt it was worth it. Door opened on time and for us we were early so we enjoyed a drink at the bar which was very nice. The atmosphere in the room we were in was very cute and classy. We were only a party of two so we had to sit with another party of two. They were wonderful! The host/waitress were amazing and great in character. The food was delicious and to be honest it was a lot for a 5 course meal. There was no leaving hungry. The smore old fashion was to die for! YUM. The part of this that is very cool is the animated experience of La Petite Chef making your food in front of you. The animated video was darling and not super long. I thought it was a fun touch and the whole reason this experience exist. This isn't a often event but could be a full every couple years thing!

    Delicious amaretto sour
    Elizabeth B.

    Overall, the food was really great! I truly have no complaints about the meal itself. I ordered the bone-in ribeye cooked medium rare, and it was cooked to perfection. I'm usually pretty picky about mashed potatoes since they can often be dry, but these were rich, creamy, and delicious, with extra butter added, you can tell. I also ordered the house side salad (pictured is half since my husband and I split it). For the middle of February, it was surprisingly fresh the greens were crisp , and the crunchy green beans were a really nice touch. The cocktails and atmosphere were equally impressive. They were able to make me an amaretto sour m which isn't always easy to find and it was fantastic. The service was wonderful as well, with very attentive staff throughout the evening. My only hesitation is the pricing. It may be due to the restaurant's proximity to the airport and catering to travelers, but while the steak was excellent, I'm not sure it justified the $75 price tag. Even splitting it between two people, that felt steep. I would absolutely return for the convenience and ambiance and a quick meal, but I might explore other menu options next time, as you can likely find a comparable steak for less at other places in Portland.

    Korean Teriyaki Steak Bites with Rice
    Darbie E.

    Gorgeous interior (even the bathroom was pretty)! Fabulous server - we LOVED her! Food was good. We shared the fried green beans & asparagus & both had the Korean teriyaki steak bites with a side of rice. Yummy! I did tell our server (somewhat jokingly) that the little skillets the bites were served in were unnecessarily far too hot. She (being Korean herself) explained that this is what makes them Korean-style, but I would argue this isn't a Korean restaurant & made the food too hot to enjoy for a very long time. Hot skillet, sure. Skillet from the bowels of hell is a bit too much. Otherwise, great lunch!

    Very good crispy chicken sandwich. The scalloped potatoes were too salty though.
    Rudito B.

    First time dining here. Service was a bit slow, but friendly. The food and cocktails were fantastic. We loved the ambience of Jawfish! We were pleasantly surprised since we thought it was going to more divey. Complete opposite! We will be back for sure.

    Chicken sandwich
    Daphne S.

    Okay lemme lay the deets. Jawfish is a newish restaurant on airport way. I believe it was opened by the former either owner or chef of beache (which has closed). Their menu has pizzas, pasta, small dishes, beef and chicken and seafood. I do wish there was more seafood plate options. There's a cioppino and fish and chips but I was hoping for more options. I ordered the Mac and cheese with blackened chicken and also sun dried tomatoes. It was a great portion! Sauce was pretty good but nothing super insane. I liked the bread crumbs. I dined with a large party (we made a reservation ahead of time). My aunt in front of me got the ribs and I was surprised that it didn't come with a wet towelette pack. That should be pretty standard when eating ribs to not get the linens drenched in bbq sauce. I also tried the cioppino. It was rich and a little spicy and cinnamon-y. It comes with two pretty skinny pieces of garlic bread. It should definitely include more bread to eat this dish. Overall it was a pretty good experience but I think a few improvements would make this a very competitive restaurant.

    Interior
    Liz S.

    This was our first time in to Jawfish. The atmosphere is very nice. Upscale trendy vibe with fun accents like the green vapor "firepit" thing. I got the salmon and my husband got the ribs. The salmon was very nicely done and laid on top of mashed potatoes with grilled veggies. The veggies were too charred for my taste but my son would have loved them. The ribs were also great and accompanied with coleslaw that my non-coleslaw loving husband said was excellent! The au gratin potatoes were also very tasty. We will be back!

    Ready to try this place!
    Aubrie R.

    We had such a nice experience here from start to finish! I wish people were more careful with their low ratings for a BRAND NEW restaurant. We were greeted by waitstaff, not a host, and they realized there wasn't a clean booth so they asked us to wait for them to clean it. That was fine! We were seated, had menus, and the bus-staff greeted us and brought water. Our sever then made it over and apologized for the wait - but honestly it wasn't bad! We loved all our dishes - the hummus was a standout and our server brought us extra flatbread bc there was enough hummus left over! My Thai noodle salad was delish (rolling my eyes at the person who left the review complaining about the number of noodles in the salad compared to the lettuce... It's called a Thai NOODLE salad.) Hubby's fish and chips were delicious, and the kiddos mac & cheese was stellar. One note... She got it with bacon, and I think it may have been served with candied bacon rather than regular savory bacon. If that was a mistake, we are the right people to make that mistake with because we love sweet things, but if that's not your jam, it might not have been so great for you. If I had a choice, I would always go for candy bacon. I'm not a monster. Our server Taryn could not have been kinder. She seemed genuinely interested in making sure that we had a good visit and was authentically nice and super competent. I really love what they've done with this place in terms of the decor and the ambience. It's welcoming and artistic without being overstated. Architecturally, you can tell that it used to be Beaches, but they've made it so lovely and interesting inside and the bar is genuinely pretty. We will absolutely be back... It's so nice to have an option like this so close to the airport!

    Salmon platter was properly appointed
    Terrance S.

    First visit was great and the options were solid. Some great options with the salmon, sirloin, ribs, clam chowder, and more. Brand new build out and great ambiance and vibe. Full bar with stunning decor. I would definitely use this as an option to kill time for a good meal near the airport.

    Christopher F.

    Stopped in for a quick lunch while I was in town. I sat at the bar. The bartender was super friendly and very engaging. I asked for her suggestion of protein for the Asian salad and she suggested the salmon. The fish was cooked perfectly, not overdone or dry. The salad has great crunch from all of the vegetables and the dressing is very good. The entire space is decorated well, and the back bar is visually stunning. Great place

    Malika U.

    The food was really good. Some flavorful dishes and drinks that definitely hit the spot. That said, since it's the same cooks (or so I've heard) from Beaches Restaurant, the menu feels very similar and a lot of the flavors taste the same. Not necessarily a bad thing if you're already a fan, just something to note. The staff was friendly, and we recognized a lot of familiar faces, which made it feel welcoming. Service was a little slow, but everyone was kind and attentive. The bar area has a nice, open, colorful ambiance that makes it a great place to hang out. We'll definitely be back to check out happy hour.

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    This place has the most amazing food and their service is epic. The ambience is incredibly unique

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