Experts' Choice Award Jake's Famous Crawfish
What the experts agree on
Portland's legendary 1892 seafood institution serves an impressive daily selection of fresh Pacific Northwest fish and crawfish in atmospheric wood-paneled rooms. Premium prices match the quality and historic charm.
“A landmark for more than a hundred years, with a staggering, expensive choice of fresh local seafood like sturgeon and Dungeness crab, and spicy crawfish cakes.”
– Rough Guide
Fodor's "Diners have been enjoying fresh Pacific Northwest seafood in Jake's warren of wood-paneled dining rooms for more than a century." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The namesake seafood — crawfish — is available from April to October and comes from central Oregon." Full review
Zagat4.3
"This "legendary Portland seafood palace" is "still delivering the goods" after 100-plus years in its "clubby" Downtown digs." Full review
Gayot13.0
"Established in 1892, Jake's has a patina of burnished woods and deep colors, as well as a polished panache." Full review
DK Eyewitness "A Portland institution and tourist destination, this 1892 fish house boasts nearly three dozen kinds of fresh fish and seafood daily."
Not For Tourists "Since 1892, a fresh fish sheet as long as your arm."
Travel + Leisure "Jake's Famous Crawfish is a local landmark that's been in operation since 1892...fresh fish is flown in daily making it one of the best spots in town to get seafood. "
Portland Travel Guide
August 18, 2021
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Wait times can be long so it's recommended to make a reservation in advance just in case.
Frommer's "Jake's has been a Portland institution since 1909 and boasts a back bar that came all the way around Cape Horn in 1880." Full review
The Infatuation7.7
"Jake’s Famous Crawfish isn’t really about the namesake delicacy. People are here for the rainbow trout almondine, salmon stuffed with crab and shrimp, and Dungeness crab cocktails, served..." Full review
National Geographic
