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St Jack, Portland, OR

St Jack

4.7
4.7
2641 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
After 14-plus years, St. Jack has become an iconic staple of the PDX dining scene, in the wonderfully walkable "Slabtown" neighborhood of NW Portland. Chef and restaurateur Aaron Barnett's unique menu features rustic dishes from the countryside of Lyon - the heart and soul of French cooking.

We are excited to offer full service inside, as well as outside on our sidewalk tables (weather permitting). We also allow walk-up guests as space allows - Fridays and Saturdays it is highly recommended to make reservations.

Our full menu is also available at the bar counter.
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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (503) 360-1281
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Aaron Barnett
  • Private party facilities
    Our dining room and barroom can be enjoyed together or separately to best suit your event. For celebrations, special dinners, or luncheons our space lends itself to Portland elegance, ensuring a lovely occasion for you and your guests. Give us a call at 503-360-1281 or email info@stjackpdx.com.
  • Private party contact
    Donan Whelan: (503) 360-1281
  • Neighborhood
    Northwest Portland
  • Cross street
    NW Raleigh Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,641 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
St. Jack offers a vibrant dining experience with "great service" and "exceptional" French-inspired cuisine. Guests rave about "delicious" small plates, "well-curated" wines, and "friendly" staff. Highlights include the "amazing" duck confit salad and "perfect" escargot. Though some mention long waits, the overall "charming" ambiance and "inventive" dishes make it a top Portland choice.

2,641 Reviews
  1. David

    Portland

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Pros: Donan the host. He’s awesome. The pisco drink The Manhattan with the extra carafe Cons: Food was subpar. Salad was terrible. Rockfish was bland. Service (other than Donan) was slow and inattentive. Tables are so close together I feel like I’m chewing their food for them. Overall, this was for a Valentines dinner and have to say this will be the last time I go here. Place has gone downhill. Especially for $360 for 2 people.

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  2. Louis

    San Joaquin

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The cocktails are great, as is the food. The staff are all very friendly and helpful. Overall a really great experience.

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  3. Maren

    New York City

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat at the counter that overlooks the kitchen, it was a delightful and delicious experience. we will be back

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  4. Bill and Jane

    VIP

    Portland

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently perfect. Mussels are simpatico. Canard was outstanding

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  5. shawn

    Portland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love it here. It's my birthday dinner destination. They even tracked down a lone bottle of cider from Bretagne that had been pulled off the menu for us. As good a bowl of mussels as can be found anywhere.

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  6. Dianna

    VIP

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    So disappointed in our meal. St.Jack is in my top 2 of favorite places to dine in Portland. I planned the evening expecting the excellent meal I have received consistently until last night. Everything was excellent until the mains arrived. The steak was so tough I couldn’t chew it. After 2 bites I pushed it aside. My dinner guest then tried it and said she couldn’t eat it because it was so difficult to chew. We also had the duck. Normally our go to. It was under cooked, almost raw. I’ve never sent food back in a fine dinning establishment . We decided to just box it to go and have cheese and crackers when we got home. My dogs had a $200. Meal this morning. I’m going to tell myself it was an off night for the kitchen.

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  7. Wendy Beth

    VIP

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered the small plates and shared them and also each got a tomato soup, which was delicious. There was a great variety in the small plates and they were all tasty, including the grilled delicata squash. The wine list is well curated. We had a lovely evening and were not rushed.

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  8. CJ

    Portland

    25 reviews

    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An absolutely exceptional dining experience! Since retiring to the Oregon coast we only make it in town for dinner once a month and St. Jack was a wonderful choice. GREAT SERVICE! We enjoyed a variety of starters, steak frites and the delicious Veal Stew special. Delicious and delightful!!

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  9. Susanna

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our anniversary last night and had a wonderful evening! Our service was fabulous, we were greeted with a glass of bubbly, fantastic menu recommendations and some of the best food we have ever tasted. This was not our first time to St. Jack but definitely our best! Thank you to all the wonderful staff who made our evening memorable.

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  10. Pascal

    VIP

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome restaurant food was amazing, definitely above average overall experience

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St Jack is rated 4.7 stars by 2641 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 15 times today
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1610 NW 23rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97210

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    NW Raleigh Street
  • Neighborhood
    Northwest Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Aaron Barnett
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (503) 360-1281
  • Private party facilities
    Our dining room and barroom can be enjoyed together or separately to best suit your event. For celebrations, special dinners, or luncheons our space lends itself to Portland elegance, ensuring a lovely occasion for you and your guests. Give us a call at 503-360-1281 or email info@stjackpdx.com.
  • Private party contact
    Donan Whelan: (503) 360-1281
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