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    St. Jack

    3.8 (481 reviews)
    PriceyFrench, Seafood
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    ST. JACK ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Romantic
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Birthday ice-cream
    Viktoria B.

    As for the steak It was actually pretty good. The sauce was good sauce, too. I wish it came with a salad instead of fries. But it was still good. I did get a salad, but I didn't take a picture. It was weird. I was disappointed with the birthday ice-cream because it wasn't free ($4). They offered it and said, we do something special for birthdays, but then I looked at my receipt and I had to pay for it. I've been to many expensive restaurants, and I've never had to pay for birthday treat. Overall, the experience was nice. That was the only downside, and the salad was weird. It looked like they just threw a bunch of leaves together and there you go. The people that were in that restaurant seemed to be having fun and it was calming. It was fun.

    scallop crudo
    Benjamin S.

    I came here during the pandemic a few times eating outside, and finally made it back to eat inside (although with the nice summer weather they do have a few tables on the sidewalk). This is a stellar French bistro that's not pretentious with a friendly staff and cute cozy decor. Everything we had was quality stuff, and my entree was the mushroom vol au vent, which is a puff pastry shell with mushroom cream, topped with a nice contrast of greens dressed in a vinaigrette. There crudo dish was fresh, and I'm always a sucker for a coffee-based cocktail (the "My Friday" with cold brew and vodka). My friend had Cotes de Porc and it was a lot, so I tried a few bites and the pork was nicely cooked and classic combination of peaches and mustard. A great experience when you're feeling the French vibes.

    Absolutely delicious little gem salad. One of the best salads that I've had in Portland. I would go back just for the salad.
    Elizabeth B.

    Great place for romantic dinner. Wonderful ambience is very romantic. Great little dishes to share. Very flavorful food would definitely go again. Must try is the little gem salad. I think this is one of my top three best salads that I have had in Portland. Service is great and very attentive. My only very minor disappointment was the French onion soup. I think it could've used some more broth. But overall absolutely wonderful experience and would go again.

    Inside
    Julie E.

    We received a warm welcoming and sat quickly. We stumbled upon St Jacks after we tried champagne poetry and they were slammed for an event. They were amazing and custom worked up a menu to accommodate one of our party that had extreme allergies. Very accommodating. Mussels were heavenly. Cooked perfect with impeccable flavor. The burger was juicy and flavorful. Fries were just ok. Steak frites had amazing flavor and was tender. Loved the ambiance and the vibe of the bar. Downsides were it was pretty toasty inside on a summer night. We were about to head down to salt and straw and the waiter heard it's our friends birthday and asked if we could hold up a couple more minutes. They brought an ice cream scoop with a candle which was cool but then they charged the birthday girl $4. Unfortunately end to an otherwise great evening. Each person spent around $60/person

    Sweet corn bisque
    Eero K.

    Very tasty. The service was good, a little hands off/hard to get attention of staff. They also forgot to add the cumin seeds to half of the prawns we were served, though we didn't particularly mind. I thought the presentation of the prawns was very cheeky and clever. The bisque was tasty though the crab flavor doesn't come through very strongly. I enjoyed the mussels themselves but the broth they were served in tasted a little diesel-y to me.

    Oysters*
    Lynn N.

    Amazing high end restaurant, waiters are top notch, they were very welcoming and professional. They set the table for each course and were super attentive to refill our drinks (not overbearing but always on time). The food? A+. I loved the seafood on the menu, a lot of it reminded me of the french influence on Vietnam. They also have a gigantic wax candle with what looks like has decades of use. It was super interesting and I'd love to know the story behind it!

    Chocolate tart
    Jen V.

    WOW. We came here after a bit of a lackluster dinner so unfortunately didn't come with the biggest appetite - but that didn't stop us from indulging in all the desserts. We had their oysters and GOUGÈRES (will order every time) for savory. And then tried all of their desserts (even took one to go for my parents). Everything we had was incredible. The service was amazing - attentive but also gave us time to ourselves. Will definitely come back.

    Frank C.

    After a series of unfortunate events tonight, I found myself back at St Jacks. And then discovered I was quite fortunate to be here! I just stopped by for a drink and a snack. But their menu quickly drew me in. The Half The World Away sounded intriguing so I started with that. It was very tasty, sweet but not too sweet. A masterful creation. Had to follow that with the Fall Y'all which was also well crafted and tasty. I'm a Manhattan fan so had to try the Jack's Manhattan and it was superb. I had a few small plates that were excellent. The prawns were absolutely fresh and scrumptious. Probably the best I've ever had. And the Butter lettuce salad was splendid (I don't have the vocabulary to do this place justice;) ) Took one look at the desert menu and could not figure out how I could possibly leave without having them all! I decided to try two of them. The lemon tart was sublime! Quite possibly the most delightful dessert I've ever had in my entire life (and I ain't no spring chicken!). The bartender told me the key is the meringue. It's an Italian meringue, crafted with extreme care. Omg it was fabulous. I seriously felt like I was Royalty. I'm sure there was a day when only Royalty ate this well! Followed that up with the chocolate mousse. Omg that was a Work Of Art (see pics). No way on Earth I'm saving some for later! The atmosphere is also delightful. Very warm and cozy. And classy. And service was terrific. Very kind and attentive and extremely knowledgeable, especially if you're a wine buff. I need to come back here. Can't wait to return for a full dinner!

    Chicken Liver Mousse
    Stephanie K.

    There are few places you can visit weeks, months, or years down the line, that will deliver with consistency and grace, like the first time you found your favorite bistro wandering the streets of Paris, every time. And here is one perfect example, a mainstay in the heart of NW Portland - warm, welcoming, familiar like neighbors, but elegant in that effortless French way. Like all great French restaurants, core dishes are executed perfectly, always available. Imagine chicken liver mousse actually being that silken, like richly churned European butter over a perfectly crusted baguette round, topped with a sweetly tart port-soaked prune underlaid by a layer of just-right Dijon. Grab a glass of Oregon's finest and a butter lettuce salad, and you could be immediately transported to European coordinates. The ultimate indulgence follows with Chef Aaron's Gougères - miraculous little bundles of joy. Perfectly crisped slightly sweet shells exploding into savory Gruyère slowly melting through each bite. Perhaps could have, should have stopped there, but the bavette steak frites is a staple that I won't leave town without. I prefer this cut for the crispy sear, which melds so beautifully with the red wine Demi- and a dip of béarnaise. I've been putting this one to the test and haven't found better, a classic among clones. Whether stopping by for snacks or five courses, look for Nicholas who knows his way around the wine list, with food you'll never go wrong.

    Gougeres, olives, and some mocktails.
    Katherine L.

    We had a perfectly pleasant evening here a few nights ago! The interior is cute and cozy (without feeling crowded), the staff friendly and helpful, and the food was good. I don't know that we would go out of our way to go back to it, but we're also a touch snobby about French food. We ordered a variety of things- olives, gougeres, sugar snap peas, escargot, shared the steak frites, and had madelines for dessert. The gougeres, although very prettily presented was forgettable, and I wish the sugar snap peas had a savory crunchy component, rather than the sweet sunflower seed granola. The flavors of the escargot was delightful, but the texture wasn't quite right; I don't know how else to describe it but it was both chewy and too tender? The olives were good, and you get a big ole' pile. The steak frites was perfection; the steak was a perfectly cooked medium rare, and the bernaise sauce was absolutely divine. And the frites were well seasoned and had a nice crisp texture. The madelines were warm and tender and buttery- a perfect end to the meal. All in all, I would recommend the restaurant, but not sure we would go back.

    Petrale Sole
    Deawn H.

    We had an exceptional evening at St Jack. While there were a few awkward moments with the staff, the food made up for it. When we first arrived with a reservation, they didn't have a table for 5 ready for us, and tried to put us at a table for 4 with a person on the end. They adjusted after we asked, stating that the tables I asked them to put together were not available when we arrived; however, that was a little like putting it on the diner because they did know we were coming. I had written on the reservation that it was my son's birthday, but they seemed unaware until I mentioned it, and then he got a scoop of ice cream with a candle. We were a late seating at 7:30, but not the only table still seated when we left, and we didn't get any kind of a thank you or goodbye. All minor things, but they do affect the whole experience, especially when you are at a high-end restaurant. But the food, oh the food, was marvelous. We started with lovely oysters that were scrumptuous, went on the bread and butter, light and fluffy with the perfect level of salt. The Gougeres warm from the oven were amazing, as was the chicken liver mousse. I thought the tartar de boeuf was very flavorful, but if you are a traditionalist, as some of my family they didn't love it as much but still liked it very much. My husband had the Sole, and it was an amazing surprise and would be my choice if I ate there again. The moules were lovely, and the curry broth you just want to drink straight from the bowl. The steak frite well well-cooked and fries w/the bernaise sauce were lovely (though a tad bit salty). We indulged in all three of their desserts, and the table was split between the Strawberry Choux and the Meyer Lemon Coeur a la crème as the best. Both were exceptional. We would definitely recommend eating here.

    Madeleine and White Chocolate tart
    Megan P.

    Had such a great time here for my anniversary! Food was delicious, ambiance was great and the service was wonderful! Would definitely go again.

    Chicken liver mousse
    Matthew K.

    After having seen the owner appear on Chopped (unfairly eliminated in the final round!) my wife and daughter made reservations here before we shipped our daughter back to school after the Christmas break. We had a really wonderful experience. We shared the escargot and the chicken liver mousse. Both were outstanding - rich and flavorful. The mousse was creamy and decadent and the escargot was buttery and flavorful. And we received additional (free) bread when we ran out. My wife had the sole au saffron and said it was delightful. My daughter had the duck l'orange and loved it. I had the steak frites (bavette) and thought it was fantastic. Perfectly cooked and seasoned - and the bearnaise sauce added wonderful depth and richness. For dessert my daughter grudgingly shared her Chocolate Malt Mille-Feuille -- and it was quite the treat. The filling was rich and the pastry was crisp and sweet. My wife had the Tarte Au Citron and it was delicious. The service was attentive without being overbearing and everyone was very nice and friendly. The atmosphere is comfortable. We will definitely be back.

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    The tomato soup with the puff pastry on top, the beef tartare with bone marrow - 2 of my go to orders. Service is always professional!

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    Amazing food, and great service! The escargot was exceptional and so were the oysters! Also a great wine selection!

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    Absolute best steak frites in Portland! And the service is amazing! We like sitting at the chefs bar

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    Ask the Community - St. Jack

    Is foie gras always available at Dinner? (Aug 14, 2022)

    As of writing (Oct, 2022) yes it is

    Vaccination required to eat here?

    They did not ask us for our card.

    Are pets allowed?

    You can bring your dog on the patio, service animals are allowed inside everywhere.

    Is there a corkage?

    Yes, it is $30 but they waive it for every bottle you purchase.

    Does this place offer $1 oysters?

    4-5pm Sunday-Thursday. So yes is the answer

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    4.0(1.7k reviews)
    1.4 miDowntown, Southwest Portland
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    This is a pretty big spot in downtown with lots of seating. We sat at the bar and the service was…read moregreat. A bit fancy with some pricey caviar on the menu! While we were there, it was dining month - so we had a little prefix menu. Oyster trio to start with some bubbles! Wonderful start, but they sure give a lot of fresh horseradish! Salmon dip platter was perfect! Chicory Salad with fried oysters was good, but too much radicchio for me, so bitter! I loved the bread and it's complementary! Lemon Raspberry dessert was so-so. I would come back to try more!

    When traveling, I always look for fresh seafood, and when I was in Portland, I got directed to try…read morethis place. I like to freestyle when I travel, but I also like some structure, so I made a reservation to ensure no delays prior to attending a concert not too far away. The staff & our server made this special occasion great, and the food recommendations were really good. We enjoyed the fact that our server recommended things that he had, but also paid very close attention to what other people enjoyed and also offered those recommendations even though they weren't his top ones. He asked all the right questions and we picked some solid items prior to our concert. We started with some warm focaccia bread served with whipped butter. We decided on a half dozen Oysters as we wanted to try all 3 varietys. They split it off for us with 2 separate plates and talked about each of the ones we were going to have. We also had the Salmon Tartare and the Dungenous crab roll filled with plenty of crab and not filler! We also had the Chicory Salad with fried oysters that they also split for us & the Chicory Salad & the Manila claims... also really good. Of course, we had a few cocktails... starting with the "Detour" which used Batanga blanca tequila with a hint of mint to it (elevated margarita) aslong with a few Pear Necessities. To end it all we went with 2 scoops of the "Marion Berry" sorbet. (I'm originally from DC so I had to get one)....Everything was great and I would definitely return!

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    2.0 miDowntown, Southwest Portland
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    Have eaten here for breakfast, and happy hour, and was able to try a lot of different food from…read morehere plus their drinks as well. They are a pretty good hotel restaurant and the oysters were delicious during happy hour. Since we were here for many days we tried almost a lot of their items. I would say the oysters are a must, the drinks are delicious and the crab Benedict was so good! I didn't get to try their dinner menu but I wouldn't be surprised if it was also very good. Service was always friendly and nice! They also have us recommendations for places to check out in Portland!

    Don't bother unless you are staying at the hotel and have food & beverage credits. We stayed here…read morethrough the Amex FHR so we got $100 food credits + 20% discount and free breakfast up to $60. Food is good but the Portland food scene is strong so you can get something similar for cheaper and with better service, because the service is terrible here and they do an automatic 22% service charge which is not deserving for the poor service The restaurant has a cozy interior and a beautiful exterior with river views, and we opted indoors as there were mosquitoes outside and we did not bring bug spray. For dinner, we had lobster bisque with sourdough, ahi tostadas, octopus a la plancha, and hazelnut sturgeon with gigantic beans. The lobster bisque was okay, not creamy and felt more like a tomato soup with lobster chunks. Ahi tostadas were incredibly tiny - 3 pieces for $15. The octopus was good but only a few pieces with lots of potatoes inside - again value not there. The sturgeon was delicious but the beans were a bit rough. Decently executed but $44 for this is quite steep. One plus is that we ate right after social hour where hotel guests get free small bites and various wines that is more or less unlimited so that saved a bit of money on alcohol For breakfast, we had a mushroom hash which was very salty. The King Tide omelette was delicious - egg was a bit overcooked but the inside is creamy with a good amount of lobster - which it has to be for $32. We also got lemon ricotta donuts freshly fried which was also delicious. Service is where the reviews tank. If they are charging such high prices, the service must be amazing. However, it felt quite the opposite. During dinner, no one took away plates and so we ended up presented the bill with dirty plates stacked high on the table - very unclassy look. It took a while to flag the server down. For breakfast, most of the tables are empty but they forced us to wait 15 minutes at the sofa which was occupied so we had to awkwardly stand the whole duration. It would have been better if they seated us with menus and give us a heads up they are backed up and would need some time to serve us, so that way we can decide what to order in the meanwhile. Also, unlike the other tables, they never proactively gave water. Such huge misses in service felt like they are complacent that they get the 22% service charge and not try...

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    4.3(77 reviews)
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    I had a fantastic experience at this little hideaway with natural wines. I sat in the garden behind…read morethe restaurant on a hot summer day and it was an oasis. Excellent wine selection. I order 4 half glasses and everything paired perfectly with the food. I came here on Sunday ($2 per oyster) and the wines were excellent and the food surprisingly good. MUST GET: - oyster with champagne from romaine guiborat. - hamachi crudo - roasted maitake paired with local orange (Buona Notte mortadella from Columbia George in Washington). Maitake was served with pinenut and rice crumble, which was delightful. I put the sauce with hamachi crudo in the roasted maitake and it elevated the taste. It can use a bit more balsamic vignegrette or lemon juice to elevate the mushroom taste even more. - dessert wine (2021 romaine ogereau, chenin blanc) was delightful. Very balanced. Subtle sweetness with perfect balance of citrus notes. A bit of apricot on the nose. A fine ending to the delightful dinner. Solid: Spaghetti with morel. Paired with 2023 Bruno verdi from oltrepo pavese Italy. I really liked the pecorino cheese that tempered the salty-ness of the spaghetti. I think the food would be better with a bit less oil. The spaghetti almost reminded me of the Asian noodles vs traditional spaghetti.

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    Oh my word. Why have we never been here before?? We have looked in the window, gawked at the…read morefantastic treats that call to me like the Batman symbol... but this day we finally stopped. Everything on the menu looked amazing and I saw many menu items come out prepared and I knew I HAD to come back. Today, we got the fried chicken - hot honey - on cornbread. This was nicely proportioned and tasted amazing! That breading is to die for. Enough said. Now the real gem was this peanut butter torte - I cried a little inside!

    Some places are more than restaurants -- they are Portland institutions woven into the very fabric…read moreof the city, and Papa Haydn is exactly that. Since 1978, this beloved NW 23rd treasure has been spoiling Portlanders with the kind of desserts that make you close your eyes on the first bite. My sweetheart surprised me with a warm Sunday evening date on their charming outdoor patio -- the kind of spontaneous, romantic gesture that becomes a treasured memory. Our server was warm, unhurried, and genuinely helpful in helping us choose between an impossible array of beautiful options. We settled on the Chocolate Raspberry Torte -- a rich chocolate crust filled with silky chocolate mousse, crowned with glistening fresh raspberries and a ribbon of raspberry sauce -- and the Chocolate Truffle Cake, a towering masterpiece of dark layers, ganache, and a cloud of whipped cream. Decadent and delightful don't begin to cover it. What makes Papa Haydn extraordinary is that behind every dessert is a real story -- a Berlin baker's family recipes, a sculptor sister who turned pastry into art, a dream that has now spanned generations and 700 tons of chocolate. That history lives in every bite. If you haven't been, go. If you have, go again. Portland is lucky to have them.

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