I would give the food 4 stars and the service ~2 stars. Everything we ordered was very good. As a transplant from a very foodie city, I would say that, while the food was very good, it's overpriced for what it actually is. As far the service goes, if you want complete apathy, this is the place for you. We had called ahead to say we were coming in for a really big celebration and anything special they could do would be greatly appreciated (and obv we would tip extra). When we walked in, the hostess said, "I see you're celebrating tonight." Then, she escorted us through the dining room to a table in the bar next to a family with a crying toddler. I would probably come here again to grab a quick bite after work because the food was tasty, but not to actually bring people for a special dinner. It was a disappointment and I wish I had picked someplace else for our celebration. read more

We were seated promptly and the waiter took our drink order and got some oysters in the works for us. The oysters came quickly and were absolutely perfect. The cocktails were good - I had the Manhattan. Then the bread came. French restaurants MUST have a great baguette, because so much of the meal depends on it. Ours was stale, and so chewy we could hardly tear pieces off to eat. We told the waiter our bread was stale and he admitted they had some problems and brought a fresh loaf. It was just as bad. For crying out loud, put the darn bread in the oven for 10 minutes and freshen it up! Not rocket science. Our entrees arrived and they were wonderful. The clams I ordered were generously portioned, and the sauce was wonderful. At least dunking the bread in the sauce softened it up. We finished with a plate of 5 cheeses, and all were very good. The bread was so tough it tore up my gums and my mouth trying to consume the cheese. There is a great french bakery just down the street. St Jacks: please source your bread nearby so you can get it fresh. You have the potential to be a great restaurant. I hate to harp on this one point, but it is just so important for a French restaurant. read more

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What a fabulous meal! We'd never been here before but I brought my husband here for his birthday. We both loved it - nice atmosphere, the portions were more generous than I expected for a French restaurant, and our waiter (I think his name was Carter?) was patient and very helpful in guiding us to items he thought we'd enjoy. He was spot on. Everything was delicious and we had a great time. Can't wait to go back! read more

Enjoying Mother's Day dinner at St. Jack was a real treat. The staff was amazing, the reserved table on time, and the Sonoran Spring cocktail fabulous. The fresh oysters, the Betterava En Tarama appetizer and the Steak Frites were well prepared and seasoned, in true French style. The Moules Au Orties could have been cooked in a more traditional broth, with a higher acidity level. Some people might enjoy the added lardon, but our preference would be a simpler and expected flavor. The crispy baguette saved that dish! We look forward to returning soon, and recommend St. Jack to locals and visitors. read more

Last evening I had early dinner at St. Jack. The food, as anticipated, was as exquisite and beautifully pated as any Felix (of the Odd Couple) could have wished, but the table settings and housekeeping seemed to have been in the hands of someone rather more in the direction of Oscar. Drinking Stephen Smith's subtle tea from the thick-walled, Thanksgiving-themed cup paired with a blue willow patterned saucer seemed incongruous and actually detracted from the experience. The continuing thrift store mis-matching continued to the plates, which seemed equally at odds with the precision and beauty of the food on them. I have nothing against thrift stores, but for me, that style is better suited to casual meals with a slung-together look. Beyond that, the two large chips (together about the size of a penny) on the edge of my salad plate would have rendered that plate unacceptable even for sale at a thrift store. I happened to be sitting next to the wall. It seemed a lack of foresight to paint the wainscoting and trim strip black when the accumulation of dust that I could seen on it would reveal how infrequently it had been attended to. My waiter was very pleasant and helpful. We had a quite a nice conversation, a positive addition to my dining experience. Upshot: food and waitstaff, 5 stars. style and housekeeping: 2 stars. What do I do with that? read more

Wow, what a great meal! I had the Gougeres, the Winter Vegetables which were a real surprise and Mont Blanc for dessert. Everything was delicious and the service was incredible! You must go! read more

Excellent food; great happy hour selection (starts at 4 in the bar). This allows you to enjoy the fine food at moderate prices. The service seems to mimic authentic French service: inattentive, but not as rude as in France. read more

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Portland's French Bistro. So perfectly French, and so perfect at being French! It's also some damn fine food, and perhaps worthy of a spot on my lust of the city's best eateries. My table of four shared the sear foie gras and steak tartare, both of which were at the top of their breeds. The foie was perfectly seared and smooth. And the tartare, which I'd been craving for weeks, was so well handled and seasoned. Definitely the best I've had in the city. My hubby and I shared the oxtail bourguignon and the black cod en casserole. The oxtail was tender, fall of the bone and barely needed chewing. The sauce was so yummy. The pommes purée it was sitting in couldn't really hold its own against the bourguignon, but that's forgivable. The black cod, though...that dish was so flawless. I never knew cod could taste so good without being fried and served on a bed of chips! The portion size was not enormous, either, which was nice. For dessert, he and I split the creme brûlée and the maple tart. The creme brûlée was just a little under done, sadly, and the vanilla barely came through. The maple tart was excellent, though. The vanilla bean sour cream it was served with really put it on top. For the 4 of us, with two appetizers, four entrees, five cocktails, and four desserts, it was $360 including tip. Worth every penny. We weren't rushed, service was friendly...it was a good night. read more

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If you are ready for some fancy food then this is the spot. Never disappoints and always something interesting. Definitely a romantic spot with your cutie or a super celebration. Or if you just wanted to be a lil bougie. read more

Service was fine but nothing great. All the food had no salt and most of the food was served on chipped plates. I always thought French food was supposed to be luxurious and rich? This was just flat and uninspired. Since it's an open kitchen you should probably tell your kitchen staff not to talk about hard drug use that customers can hear. read more

Have been enjoying Saint Jack's for years but tonight was the worst dining experience I've had in years and it was such a disappointment. Dinner took THREE hours for six of us. No explanations for delays, no coming out to check on us. $42 for a 4 ounce piece of seabass which was the saddest plate I've seen in a long time - had mushrooms and a leek mush. Hostess was unsympathetic when it took another half hour to get our bill settled. Sadly won't be going to this once loved restaurant anymore. read more

Fabulous we had the best time and can't wait to come back Every item was incredible. Truly!! read more

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Traveling and this spot was amazing!!!classic French with a PACNO flair. Everything was incredible!! Service was lovely. they following all Covid guidelines. read more

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This was one of the bigger culinary disappointments I have ever experienced. We went for our anniversary and after waiting 20mins for anyone to approach us, we received fishy scallops and the most disgusting version of tartare I have ever had (my favorite French dish). I don't normally call people out but this was bad in both service and food. 1star read more

I was recently in for happy hour and the experience was wonderful! Drinks were excellent, food was tasty, and service was top notch. If you enjoy Gin, give the Beauregard cocktail a try! The happy hour oysters have to be one of the best deals in town, as well! Definitely a great stop of a quick happy hour snack and drinks. I've been for dinner, and the service and food are just as excellent. read more

St. Jack - Beauregard cocktail - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Not the biggest space. It was 100 degrees on the day we decided to have dinner here. Broken A/C. They had a fan going. I was almost close by the windows, in which it slides open. I was still DYING from the heat. It was extremely uncomfortable. I hope that the A/C thing was only an issue that day and not a normal thing for them. Food: Overall was good. We had a half a dozen oysters ($15). They were yummy. King Salmon Tartare ($9). It wasn't bad, but just not particularly special. It didn't come with anything to eat it with. So we just had chopped up pieces of salmon that was tossed in some sauce/other not so memorable ingredients. Maybe some taro chips would've been a nice accompaniment. Lamb (~$25). It was good. Not too gamey. Though had a lot of fat in it. Thus, not a lot of edible parts. Mussels (~$25). I love mussels, so these were good. The broth it came in had a bit of a kick, which was ok for me too (for not eating very spicy normally). I also got the "Scenic Route" - which was good! I don't remember what's in it besides grapefruit, but it was very delicious. Lots of ice though. Price: Pretty normal/reasonable. Our bill before tip was $100. Crazy how things add up, but I guess it was like two appetizers, two entrees, and two drinks. read more

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This is our go-to spot when dining with friends, special occasions, etc. The food is always good -- gougeres, bone marrow, chicken liver mousse, butter lettuce salad, beef tartare...in addition to entrees and drinks. Unfortunately, our recent experience was marred by the most insufferable server. They were smug, impatient, unhelpful....when we asked how big the gougeres were, the answer was, "average". When we asked how many pieces of bone marrow were in an order, the answer was, "it just depends". The server insisted on taking our entire order at once, disregarding our specific requests and talking over us during the order placement and inquiries. This departure from the flawless and friendly service we've experienced in the past made us reconsider returning in the future. read more

Really not sure what the hype is about this restaurant. I've been twice - thinking that maybe we just had an off night the first time. But definitely not impressed the second time either. To start, I will say the restaurant has a nice cozy vibe inside and the service was good. The food was not nearly as good. I ordered the steak fritte and it was very tough!!! I had to chew and chew to be able to swallow. Definitely not what I would expect from a restaurant of this caliber. So disappointing. read more

This food is so good! I had the steak and frites. Perfect. Staff is great. This restaurant is defiantly worth it. One of Portland's best. read more

Fantastic throughout. Chicken liver mousse, butter lettuce, sauerkraut bacon pork sausage, halibut collar (special). Reasonably priced, cute interior and great service. read more

Food was fresh and well cooked. Service was amicable. Not a restaurant I would choose to go back to but I wouldnt be opposed if someone suggested it. My fiance had the salmon which is half cooked and I ordered the mussels. The salmon portion was a bit small while mine was overly generous as well as the accompanying baguette slice on top. For appetizers we had a blood sausage with sweet potato cream and some other savory eclair type puffs, if you will, that were probably the best thing there. Wish I could remember the name but, given the entire menu was in French, I can not remember. The birch beer i had to drink was interesting but my fiance thought it tasted like medicine. read more

I seriously enjoyed everything i ate and drank in this amazing little spot. From the authentic crusty bread and freshly salted butter, to the mussels with trout roe. The chicken liver mousse is something i will dream of in the next week. The bartender, Charlie, was an artist. The Manhattan was perfect and stunning presentation. There was a drink with walnut liquer that was so interesting I'm tempted to stop on my way to the airport for just one more. Great service, great food, drinks...a must read more

St. Jack - Jack Manhattan - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

First time in the NW location. Chef Aaron Barnett delivers great French farm to table. Incredible chicken liver mousse with prunes, excellent baguette and french butter. Then, one of my favorites, roasted bone marrow with charred octopus! Great combo. The oxtail terrine was solid. Excellent group service. Excellent braised lamb and a tremendous King Salmon special. French centric and varied wine selection. Can't miss here! read more

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Great place for a date. The happy hour is probably the best time to go. They have $1 oysters from like 4-5pm which is awesome! I really like the burger with foie gras. I would also recommend the steak tartare, steak frites, OXTAIL BOURGUIGNON, mussels, and lamb shank confit. The bread and butter there is also really good. You could probably get away with getting the oysters for happy hour, wine/beer, maybe some fries, and the bread/butter. read more

When I first arrived I discovered that the bar was crowded so I went to the dining side to get a seat to meet a friend. I told the waitress I wanted a table for 2 for drinks and appetizers. She said that she could not seat me with good conscious in the dining area and that I would need to find a seat at the bar. Wow, I have never been told that before. Had a drink and burger at the bar which was extremely salty (the burger). Discovered they don't offer ketchup for your fries. Not a good first impression. Not sure if I will be back. Felt a bit uppity and not a good experience. read more

Went here for a very special occasion. Food was good. Service was good. Drink selection was abysmal. I asked for a mocktail to celebrate and one of the servers said "we can bring you lemonade. Or soda." A place with a full bar should be equipped to accommodate a mocktail request. read more

Classy, Quant and Romantic. First stop on my PDM (Portland Dining Month) list was St Jacks. I had reservations and was greeted with a warm smile and embrace, ok NO embrace but, still welcoming. The place was packed and people were well dresses. My party shared a nice bottle of french wine and they brought some warm french bread out to us within minutes. I had the butternut squash soup and it was amazing. I also, tried the Cod fritters as well, also very good. Second course was a lyonnaise onion tart with melted leeks, kale and a poached egg. Very rich but so good, if you love cheese, you'll love this. The dessert was changed from the on line PDM menu, It turned out to be these little pillow like cookies. Tasty but not up to the caliber of the first two courses. Service was attentive, knowledgeable and professional. All and all, a great start to PDM experiences, and well worth the 29.00 prix fixe. read more

Great prompt service. Wonderful food. Waiter had great recommendations. Will definitely good again. Very clean

Nestled in a cute city suburb, this Northwest District restaurant was by far the best in Portland. The service was not only friendly, but also knowledgeable. The food was just WOW and the drinks were out of this world! If you're visiting Portland, be sure to stop by this place. Plus the surrounding community has quaint little shops to explore, so come early enough to enjoy that as well. read more

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Loved everything about this place! Fabulous cocktails and wonderful to dine outside on a warm summer evening.

Surprisingly disappointing in every way. Overpriced, fiddly little plates of food that are neither delicious nor satisfying in anyway. Nor was anything as elevated as the chefs might think. The little blob of chicken liver mousse was absolutely flavorless and could pass for baby food. The baguette accompanying it was cold, and not sliced all the way through. The mustard and prune on the side did nothing. The $35 foie gras tart was an epic fail. A thin sliver of pate, with low flavor and low richness on a flavorless base of what could have been crunchy cardboard, served with a blob of rhubarb or something that kills whatever little foie flavor there was. Most tables looked deeply discontent with the sheer fiddliness of the food. A table next to us struggled to cut their $50 Bavette steak. Another table was talking about the absurdly small Madeleine they were served and ran out of the Chantilly and compote accompanying it. Overall, St. Jack misses the mark on pretty much every level - except for the beautiful crockery things were served on. I was expecting a lot more substance over style, and I think most patrons were. Do better St. Jack. So much wasted potential, SMH. read more

I celebrated Valentines Day here with my boyfriend and we had a really nice experience overall! The only gripe I had during the evening was that St Jack was behind on their reservations. I understand that it gets really busy on Valentines Day, but once my boyfriend and I arrived, there were at least 8 other couples waiting around in the doorway to be seated. The hostess was of course apologetic and appreciated our patience, but my boyfriend and I were just hungry :( We had a 9:15 pm reservation and didn't get seated around 9:45 or so. Aside from this hiccup, I had a wonderful experience at St Jack. For Valentines Day, they were offering a four course meal (small starter, appetizer, main entree, and dessert) for $70. We opted in for the additional wine pairings ($30). *See the pictures below if you'd like to see the whole menu.* We started off our meal with a small (like, 4 sips if you're trying to drink it slowly) chilled cucumber soup. I wouldn't necessarily call this a full small starter, but I liked how the buttermilk, pickled onion, and dill flavors played off of each other. It was really well balanced. After this, we were given a truffled potato and porcini croquette with cheddar fondue. I absolutely love croquettes and this one was done right. It was perfectly crispy on the outside, even with the cheese fondue surrounding it on the dish. My boyfriend joked that they should have at least given us two each (instead of two to share) just cause they were so good! For my appetizer, I chose the steak tartare. I never tried steak tartare before and oh man I'm in love. I love the buttery yet chewy texture of it and a simple seasoning of salt and pepper on it to highlight all of its splendor. I believe they also put a mixture of anchovy and caesar dressing on the top, which worked really well and nicely coated the meat. Cured olives added some extra salt to the dish, which I personally enjoyed, but my boyfriend mentioned he could do without them. If I had to choose a dish of the night, I'd pick this one. It was a wonderful culinary experience! * Wine pairing: At the recommendation of our waiter/the sommelier, I got a glass of rosé wine with my appetizer. I enjoyed the fruitiness of the rosé and how it refreshed my palette from the richness of the steak tartare. For my main entree, I chose the beef cheek bourgignon on a bed of creamy polenta. Although they gave us a knife to cut the beef cheek with, it wasn't really needed. The beef cheek was so juicy and tender enough for me to just use my fork to pull it apart. I also loved how the vegetables (carrots, caramelized onions, and braised celery) added a bit of tanginess to the dish. Normally, vegetables just sit on top of a dish and don't add much, but these veggies definitely stood out and helped to round out the dish. The polenta was nice and creamy as expected and went perfectly with the beef cheek. * Wine pairing: My dish came with a wonderful pinot noir. I normally stay away from red wine, but this paired perfectly with the beef cheek. This was shockingly my favorite wine of the night! For dessert, my boyfriend and I shared two different tarts (a salted caramel & chocolate tart with vanilla chantilly and a passionfruit meringue tart). My boyfriend thought the salted caramel & chocolate tart was way too rich, but I enjoyed it. It was, however, really sweet, which made me enjoy the more subdued flavors of the passionfruit meringue tart. * Wine pairing: We shared two glasses of dessert wine (a red one and a white one). Dessert wines are so sweet, and I'm not sure if it was the best pairing with the tarts since they were really sweet. I think I would have preferred a more tart wine to counterbalance the sweetness, but both of the dessert wines were high quality and flavorful. Service was good (though it did take a little bit to get our plates bussed for one of the services) and the ambiance is classy. Unlike other fancy places where you can barely see your dining partner/your food, St Jack is well lit while still maintaining a romantic atmosphere. read more

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Came here with some friends and we loved absolutely everything that we ordered! Delicious food, awesome menu, and an excellent wine list. Service was good, and ambiance is nice but nothing super special. Overall loved our experience and will be coming back! read more

I brought business dinner of 10 to St. Jack with a reservation. From ordering main courses to delivery was over 1 hour and 40 minutes (!!). Excuse was "the kitchen is behind" but it took 15 minutes to even get attention of wait staff and over 45 minutes from ordering drinks to arrival so everything was slow. I did not ask for the manager but he came out while I was paying the bill. Rather than "sorry", I got "I heard you are unhappy with the service". He then told me we were the problem for "ordering too slowly and throwing the kitchen off their schedule". Arrogant does not even begin to describe his attitude. This is the worst service I have experienced at any restaurant anywhere in the world (in terms of delay and close to the worst in attitude) and I have crossed this restaurant off of our approved list for business dinners for my 140 person unit. I will also actively encourage friends and other units at my company to never use. Horrific. Although it should not matter as I would recommend *never* coming here: food decent but nothing special, cocktails quite good, ambience very nice. read more

Not sure whether Covid is the explanation, but we have checked this restaurant of our list. Pre covid the food was amazing and the happy hour was something to look forward to. Tonight, the waitress was sub par, to say the least and the food was just okay. Let's start with the waitress who thanked us for ordering a bottle of wine because she was in a contest or refused to take our appetizer order before we committed to our entree (who does this?). I ordered the Filet and Frites. My top sirloin cooked on my stove top is more tender. Turn out the filet was not a Filet Minion by any stretch. This used to be a place to look forward to, I hope they are able to come back strong post-covid. read more

I came here looking for a French bistro experience and they delivered above and beyond. The way they present their bread and butter - yes some people will complain about the price but the price is WORTH IT! Soft middle crunchy outside bread with spreadable flavorful salty butter. I would go here again and make meal out of bread and butter alone. Mushroom duxelles is beyond amazing. Butter lettuce salad - so simple and a staple but absolutely perfect. Wish I could take this place home with me. Thank you for being here, St Jack. And you have SPANISH BRANDY in a French bistro!!! Way to be globally mindful. You were the highlight of my trip on this day in Portland. read more

St. Jack has been on my bucket list for a while now, and I finally recently crossed it off. We decided to share a dish from each category on the menu, so we selected in the following order: Fruits de Mer = Chilled Poached Prawns Petits Plat = Chicken Liver Mousse Salade = Butter Lettuce Hors d'Oeuvre = Creme de Tomate en Croute Plats Pricipaux = Steak and Frites (their signature dish) with the 10 oz. dry-aged wagyu coulotte cut and the dungeness crab bearnaise as an add-on Dessert = Baked Alaska Taste 8/10 The poached prawns were delicate and tender, cooked to perfection. While the curry aioli on the side was tasty, I felt the curry overpowered the prawns and didn't let its own flavors shine through. When ordering the chicken liver mousse, I was a little skeptical of the port poached prunes, but the flavor combination of the prunes and the mousse with just a dab of the dijon was out of this world. The creamy, cool avocados were an ideal balance to the citrus tang of the dressing and the crisp butter lettuce of the salad. The cream of tomato soup, served under a baked tent of flaky puff pastry, was perhaps the best tomato soup I've had. The chunks of buttery pastry falling into the soup made it even more divine. I can see why the steak and frites is often listed by others as a "must have." The fries were crisp and seasoned just right. The steak, served in slices nestled atop a shallot and red wine demi-glace, was a little too well done on the end pieces, but the interior slices were a perfect medium rare. However, I was very disappointed in the dungeness crab bearnaise. I never would have known the crab was there except for the occasional chunks in the sauce because all I could taste were the herbs, tarragon in particular. The dessert was also disappointing, while the housemade ice cream was decent it was not spectacular and it lacked the cake layer that baked alaska traditionally has. I found myself wishing we had ordered the gateau instead. Texture 9/10 Only one item brings this score down for me, and that was the dungeness crab bearnaise. It was too soupy in texture and not thick enough for a sauce. A bearnaise sauce should cling to the food I cover it with or dip it in, this one just dripped. Otherwise, the texture of everything else was spot on. Presentation 7/10 The prawns came served atop a bed of ice in a platter far too big for the prawns, it dwarfed the dish and really detracted from an otherwise very nice arrangement. The chicken liver mousse came in an oblong shape with two slices of radish and a sprinkling of curly chives arranged on top at one end. While I suspect the chef was going for the look of a mouse (playing on the word mousse) it actually looked a bit phallic to me. The presentation of the baked alaska was uninspired, it was simply a slab of ice cream on a chilled plate with meringue on the top. The other dishes were perfect, though. My favorite was the butter lettuce salad in which the lettuce leaves are arranged so that the salad has the look of a rose. It was almost too beautiful to eat. Atmosphere 10/10 The dining area is small and tables are nestled fairly close together, however the noise volume was just right and I didn't have any issues with overhearing our neighbors too much. The lighting was also perfect, it wasn't so dark that I couldn't see the menu (that has happened in other restaurants) yet just dim enough to create the ideal mood for date night. I highly recommend St. Jack for couples or to celebrate special occasions. Staff Knowledge and Attentiveness 10/10 I experienced some of the best service I've had at St. Jack. At the outset, our server asked us which order we wanted the courses served in and offered his excellent advice on the ordering as well. Throughout the evening he checked in with us, always clearing the course and wiping down the table before bringing the next one. In a word, the service here was absolutely superb. Speed of Service 10/10 St. Jack is not a place to go for a quick bite before a show. It is a restaurant very in-keeping with the European style of restaurant dining in that food and company are both to be leisurely savored and enjoyed. Personally, I much prefer this style of dining than the typically rushed American style. I like to have deep, meaningful conversations with my sweetie while sharing delicious, quality food and not feel rushed through our time there. St. Jack's is perfect for that, you just have to supply the conversation. Overall 54/60 While two of the food items were a miss for me, overall I loved St. Jack and it definitely lived up to it's hype for me. I will definitely go again and next time I intend to try the huge 44 oz. cote de boeuf. The meals at St. Jack are very spendy, but this is a place to come to appreciate truly great food, not to watch your budget. One tip: reservations aren't required at St. Jack, however the dining area is very small so it's highly recommended. read more

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I don't know what that parfait dessert was all about but if you're reading this you should go get it. Make a reservation for 10 minutes before they close and go order ONLY the parfait dessert and eat it with your favorite alcohol(s). Just let yourself go here right at this place - drown your sorrows in this thing. Laugh in the face of all your regrets. Order as many as you need until you're full and can't eat anymore and you're sick. Only then are you finished here at St. Jack. read more

Service and décor were both nice. The food, however, ranged from just ok to terrible. Worst piece of salmon I can remember eating. Basically, airplane food. The prices, on the other hand, were sky high (so maybe there was an airplane theme that I missed). We spent $240 for two people, including tax and tip, and I didn't even have a drink or dessert. Absolutely would not consider going back. read more

Pretentious names for average food. Expensive, small portions. Service was pretty good and it looks nice inside