Jake's Famous Crawfish

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   Chas

   Portland

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 1

   New Year’s Eve. Oversold. Seated 90 minutes after reservation time. So crowded you couldn’t move out of the way of the servers. Food was warm, not hot. Servers were exhausted by end of the evening. Not a typical experience at Jakes.
   

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   Johnny

   VIP

   Portland

   13 reviews

   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was spectacular especially the oysters and the mussels. The environment is pleasant and a great vibe for New Years.
   

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   Judi

   VIP

   Palm Springs

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Our family has been dining at Jake's for over 80 years. Always a very good dinner at a reasonable price (for seafood). Our complaint was the "pan fried yearling oysters" were not pan fried but rather deep fried and over done. We complained to our server but no response. Oh well, we will go back.
   

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   Fancy

   Portland

   50 reviews

   5.0

   50 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We always love Jake's and this visit was even more enjoyable than past visits. Our waitress immediately apologized that we had to wait to be seated and for her to come to our table, that they had 10 people out sick. We appreciated knowing this, it allowed us to relax and not wonder about timing of things, and still she and the rest of the staff worked hard to take care of us and did a great job. The opening martini was superb, along with a glass of the featured Cabernet Sauvignon. Their bread is always delicious. Oyster appetizer and Caesar salad were delicious. Both the trout dish and the horseradish encrusted salmon dish were outstanding. We love the vibe, atmosphere and professional staff here and this night proved how these pros were able to handle a difficult situation in addition to being friendly and kind. We really appreciate a place where the staff acts happy to be working there. We will return often.
   

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   Patti

   Portland

   8 reviews

   3.0

   8 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   Jake’s overall experience has declined since McCormick & Schmick sold it. A reliably predictable menu, professional looking wait & bus staff and reception, though this time I did encounter a grouchy woman server. It was extremely crowded and there is no “lobby” or waiting area-too cool and rainy to wait outdoors, bar was SOR. The food was tasty tho not hot save for the bread (perfect!). I’ll patronize this place again and expect better during a non Winter Holidays season.
   

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   Jeff

   VIP

   Portland

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Exceptional!! Steve was amazing. Great service and menu recommendations. Oysters were on point and all food arrived in a timely manner and hot from the kitchen. Everything was delicious. Highly recommend for anything from intimate dinner for two to groups and even large parties.
   

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   Irene

   VIP

   Portland

   31 reviews

   5.0

   31 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Really delicious: horseradish crusted steelhead; pan-fried oysters, cod sandwich, and salmon fetticinne. The crab and shrimp louie was good but not as good as Salty's; meh tomatoes, no avocado. Jake's was the busiest I have seen in a long time and am happy for you that diners are back. Our server had a big table as well as several smaller parties and did well. The hostess was a bit grim; hope their life gets better.
   

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   Brian

   VIP

   Portland

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Always an excellent experience! A Portland landmark! Great food, service and ambience.
   

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   Michael

   VIP

   Portland

   70 reviews

   5.0

   70 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Always an excellent choice for special celebrations, Jake's did not disappoint. They were exceptionally busy and might not have had the full contingency of service people being two days after Christmas, but everyone was obviously working hard to make the evening wonderful as usual. Fabulous specials! Thank you, Jake's, for making our annual holiday dinner with friends the best.
   

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    Diana

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    94 reviews

    4.0

    94 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Crab and shrimp cakes were extremely overcooked. The claim chowder was excellent.
    

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