Very cozy & intimate - would recommend getting a seat at the bar or one of their back tables since seating can be a little tight. Otherwise this place was a GREAT time. Wonderful jazz spot, our favorite in Portland so far! read more

Had a great time on the outside patio before the show (you get a free audio of the show on a nice day), top notch cocktails and friendly service. The venue is very small so buying tickets ahead of time is key. We enjoyed the Negroni and the tuna tartare and lemon drop by far the most and were treated to a great local jazz show with a very nice sound system. I suggest you go today! read more

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Limited food menu but very tasty. Great attentive service. Awesome ambiance! Cocktails are fantastic! Music is always first class! read more

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We go here a LOT for the jazz and we LOVE that, but sweet lawd, the food! Are they actually trying to KILL people with salt? We've learned to go to the later shows and order only drinks and maybe desserts. The bolognese is literally inedible. Do y'all ever TASTE your food?! read more

Whenever I'm in Portland, it's become a tradition to go to a jazz show at the 1905! I haven't seen a bad show here! I wish dinner and live music was more common than it is, but that's what makes this place a gem! There are always great artists to choose from throughout the week! Eating here supports the local artists doing what they are good at, playing music and performing it for people to enjoy! My friend and I both ordered the pastas! I didn't love the red sauce pasta as much as my friends white sauce pasta. We also ordered drinks, a paper plane and a margarita which wasn't on the menu, but our bartender was able to make them. The show we saw was spectacular and with the restaurant being small inside, it makes the shows quite intimate. Our servers were cool, trendy and nice! They advise that you don't talk during the show to be respectful of the artists and those enjoying the show. Since there are usually 2 show times, you are kind of rushed out so they can reset the room for the next show. Overall, a great spot to support local musicians. The food wasn't the greatest but I do enjoy coming for the shows. read more

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Jazz & Pizza? How can you go wrong? Cozy atmosphere, great staff, friendly and efficient. Hidden gem in Portland. They change up their pizza offerings - and they are always good. read more

Now THIS is a proper jazz club! The focus her is the music, first and foremost. It is SO refreshing to go see a show, and actually be able to hear the music without the distraction and annoyance of patrons shouting above the music to themselves. The 1905 is TINY inside, and has a large outside dining area. Inside tables are reserved seating with tickets sold in advance. This is great because it takes the pressure off of arriving early for a good seat. Be aware, though, that only certain tables are made available for parties of one. The PA system is outstanding! VERY clear sound, very appropriate volume levels, and excellently skilled sound personnel. Late show menu options are basically limited to pizza, which was a lot better than expected. Service is warm and friendly (almost "over the top" friendly). Parking is a challenge, but it's definitely worth it to see a show here. read more

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We went last night for the Mel Brown band and it did not disappoint!!! It was our first time there and we enjoyed every second. The venue is very intimate, especially if you sit in front of the stage like we did. We preferred to be that up close! The Italian food was surprisingly delicious as well. They had a hot mulled NA apple cider that was divine as well. The customer service was warm and inviting. We'll definitely be back. read more

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During my recent excursion to Portland, Oregon I made online reservations for a Jazz venue by the name of 1905 based on reviews, and a Google search for live Jazz performances in the Portland area. A quick view of the establishment's website and checking out their schedule for the weekend of my travel, I hopped over to YouTube to preview the scheduled talent for a taste of their skills and the quality of their Jazz. The Ben Fowler Quintet on Saturday night was selected, and I was confident that the music would be enjoyable. 1905 is located at 830 Shaver Street, and to my surprise the venue is a quaint Jazz spot, with a garden area nestled in a suburban residential area, just around the corner from local popular entertainment area on Mississippi Street. Upon arrival we were greeted by a friendly hostess that explained the previous performance had just ended and they would take about 20 minutes to prepare for the next show. As we waited we were given a place to sit and refreshing water to combat the summer heat. Once inside and seated at our table the waitress introduced herself, presented menus, and took our drink order; one Old Fashion and a Manhattan. In addition, we selected the Caesar Salad for a little something to enjoy during the performance. The seats were at a table in the second row, which was like four feet from the stage for a very close-up and personal reviewing experience. From the very first note of the performance I was in total awe! Every one of the musicians was a very accomplished artist and musician and their combined contributions created an evening of Contemporary Modern Jazz that overwhelmed me to say the least. Ben is a huge fan of saxaphonist Kenny Garrett, and chose to play a few of his well acclaimed creations during the presentation. The quintet was composed of saxophone, piano, up-right & electric bass, guitar, and drums. A great show! Totally, over-the-top and delightfully in all regards! I am more than willing to fly to Portland frequently for the genre of music that I crave. Want to thank 1905 for hosting the event, and being a great host! The beverages were great; the food was delicious; the staff were very professional, and customer service oriented; the venue was comfortable; great acoustics; and the atmosphere was VERY warm and delightful. Great place to dine, and have drinks with that special someone! read more

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We went to check out jazz night. It was lovely to sit in the patio, and enjoy the live music. The service was slow, and they didn't check in on us after we placed our initial order. We ordered a bottle of wine, and an appetizer. After we got our items, the waitress did not return. We waited for almost thirty minutes. I had to get up to go find her. The appetizers were quite pricey for the small portions. You pay for the live music though. I wish I could say I would return but I don't think so. read more

This has to someone's fantasy of a tiny jazz club, barely room for 30 people, a trio making great music... so reminiscent of clubs in New York. Jazz and pizza they hawk. I'm an old guy living alone now and probably eat more pizza than anybody past high school ought to. So I wanted the special, pasta shells stuffed with ricotta, which they had run out of the time we ordered, so I settled for pasta in vodka sauce and a Caesar salad. Pasta was a perfect al dente, and their take on the salad made me smile. I'll be back. read more

Great place to experience the local jazz scene. We are especially partial toward their pizza. Full bar & the bartenders know what they're doing! read more

This place is dope! A very very intimate jazz spot where you can literally reach out and touch the performers. You feel like you're in the performance with them! I mean it was truly magical. The band for the evening was very talented and I enjoyed every minute a this spot. The food wasn't the best though. I ordered the mac n cheese and it had a funny taste to it. Kind of like the cheese was burnt and it just tasted off and not like mac n cheese. I also ordered the garlic bread and it was just okay, also needed more flavor. My bestie ordered the mac as well and she didn't like it either. I loved the venue and what they do, but I would say they may need to look into their menu items. Otherwise, I definitely recommend this spot. Parking was difficult in this area but we eventually found something nearby. read more

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Wow! What a fabulous jazz venue! The Mel Brown B3 Organ Group is not to be missed. Simply as good as it gets when it comes to masters of jazz. The service was excellent. The wine and food delicious. We can't wait to go again read more

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Amazing jem! The incredible jazz, intimate setting, tasty pasta, stellar cocktails and service were amazing. Can't wait to visit again! read more

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I love this jazz club/restaurant. It was a great experience and the musicians were excellent. It is very small. Reservations are a must and book well in advance. read more

I decided to finally try this place after seeing it pop up on my socials for a few weeks and I was delighted by it. Food: 8/10 overall 1. Pepperoni pizza: 8/10-the pizza came out piping hot which I absolutely love!! Pepperoni pizzas can be quite greasy but I didn't find this one to be too greasy. I loved that it had plenty of cheese, meat and not too much sauce. It was just thin enough to not be a thin crust pizza. 2. Caesar salad: 8/10- not much to say other than it was a good salad, adequate dressing to greens ratio and nice thick slicks of cheese 3. Old fashion: 8/10- nice and stiff Venue: I came here to check out Dave Meder Trio and it was delightful performance to watch. The venue is quite small so you are pretty close to your table mates but I love the intimacy of the place. I will note that at first I thought the service was extremely slow and nonexistent but I realized everything is ordered electronically and then brought to you, once I figured that out it was smooth sailing. Overall great venue to grab a drink and catch a nice concert. I will be returning. read more

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Super cool spot! Went to see a jazz show and loved the atmosphere and vibe. Service is friendly, good whiskey selection and cocktails, and the food is tasty. The live jazz is excellent too. We will definitely go back and we'd recommend this business. Went to the Village Vanguard in NYC this past summer and we thought the 1905 was better. read more

I don't see how this place could get anything but a 5 star rating. Cozy atmosphere, great music and cordial staff. I'll be visiting more often. read more

Great little jazz venue! This was my first time here. Be prepared to cozy up to people inside as the seating is very tight. We just had cocktails and they were good. The server now comes to your table for all orders. read more

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Super friendly service and free live jazz if you sit in the patio. The pizza was awesome and the craft cocktails were delicious. We will definitely be back! read more

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The ambience was spectacular. Even though the show was sold out, they still allowed us to sit out on the patio. Loved the jazz quartet playing. The layout of the restaurant is centered around the musicians, and it's clear the artistry and experience of the customer are balanced well. Service was the best; the waiters were diligent and respectful. Their attitude was welcome. I got a hot tea to sip on from the patio, would definitely recommend as a spot to hang out and enjoy live music. read more

I can't believe this place has only 4 stars on yelp because this place is awesome! My boyfriend and I came for date night and had the best time. The food was delicious, the staff friendly, and the music was incredible. We had the cheese pizza (which was a great NY slice), the kale salad (perfectly Parmesan'd), the Mac and cheese (with hints of sharp cheddar this stuff was no joke), and a N/A spritz (that was a tasty beverage option for the non-drinkers). We will definitely be coming back. What an amazing way to spend an evening! read more

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Stellar spot. Incredible really. Local top notch jazz AND fantastic pizza and cocktails and appetizers? YES YES YES! Why fly to Paris or NY when you have world class jazz and libations and eats at your fingertips. A true gem for date night or any night. Support the local. Go! read more

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Live music, great drinks and good food at the ready... what more do you need? Ticket prices for the live shows vary. You can book online or purchase at the door if they are not sold out. There's usually 3 shows a night. So be prepared to eat and drink during your show, or pay to stay for another set. The performers are a mix of locals and national names. The setting is very intimate, so you'll feel the show for sure. Patrons are generally respectful that you're here for the music and not to hear about their sad love lives... I appreciate you can order on the app to get your drinks exactly the way you want. It's pizzas and pasta, but the salads are very tasty even if limited. Definitely worth checking out for a night on the town. read more

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This is an excellent place for jazz. Was able to reserve a table right near the stage. Recommend reserving seats ahead of time. Chris Brown Quartet was great. The salad, pasta and risotto dishes we had were good. The pizza didn't look appetizing but a lot of people ordered it. read more

THIS IS A SCAM. The manager there was unprofessional, rude and unreasonable. We booked and PAID for a table at 9:30 for the performance. Unfortunately our car went down on the road so we got there almost 10:20 but the show was still going. The table we booked was taken by other customers and the manager told it is their POLICY to give a PAID table to other customers if the payer come in about 1 hour late. She wanted us to sit at another table with a completely blocked shitty view, while the table we booked has a direct view to the stage. I asked her to explain her 1 hour policy and she refused since apparently it was written from nowhere but in her own creative and smart head. The store took my money without refund a penny to DOUBLE SELL their table to other customers even before the show is over, WITHOUT any form of communication (call, message or email) to the original customer who paid for the table. She, the manager of the business, then offer two things: Either she moves you who paid for the table at the first place to a SHITTY table, or she has her owner reach out to you which everyone knows would never happen. Her refuses my request to refund MY paid table, nor would she explain where the POLICY was listed (of course she can't coz it don't even exist). TL;DR: AVOID THIS BUSINESS AT ALL COST! All they do is they take your money and double sell your reserved table to others without even trying to call, message or email you. Update: They are not only fraudulent but DUMB. I tried to reach out to their business through multiple ways but they NEVER replied. Perfect, they now have a chargeback on their file which loses them EXTRA money. Just how ironic it is! They double sold their tickets but now get chargeback with EXTRA COST. They didn't earn a penny, but ended up losing money instead from expensive chargeback costs thanks to their whole miserable management. read more

Food and atmosphere was fine. My husband and I paid our $75 bill (for four drinks and an app), and on our way out, we were stopped by the hostess asking why we didn't leave a tip. We were confused because we thought we did leave one. She said we didn't and again asked why not. My husband said he thought we did and said there was nothing wrong with our experience and assured her that we had a good time. Upon leaving the venue, my husband and I (who have both worked years in the customer service industry) decided that was an extremely inappropriate question for her to ask. Her calling us out on the way out was really not the way to handle it, even if she was concerned about her quality of service. Honestly, we will not be back for this reason alone when before that we were talking about how great it was to have a nice local jazz bar. Sorry to say she ruined our experience and that was our last time there. tl;dr: enjoy the music and ambience but double check you leave a good enough tip to exit in peace. read more

Solid food, drinks, service, and the musicians that Aaron brings in are awesome! If you're a pizza fan, try out a pie! If you enjoy music, definitely go to a show. I was lucky to get a seat tonight even though it was super full. A couple weeks ago I went on a Wednesday night and had to wait for a spot but it was well worth it. Ate and drank on the patio with a few friends and had the heaters turned on. read more

The crew was great, I had a Manhattan and Mac & Cheese and stole a few bites of the cesar salad. We were there for a jazz show and it didn't disappoint. read more

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Prices: reasonable. Food: fine. Cocktails: good! Service: okay. Music: great. How the venue is being run, however... it's a big ol' question mark in my mind. $10 cover fee. ... for what, exactly? On top of a minimum purchase for having a reservation? Oof, that's not cool. You have to have proof of vaccination to enter. Cool, no problem. What's inside is an incredibly cramped space where people are seated right on top of each other. What? Why? Like... lean over in your seat or extend your elbow too far and you'll be touching a rando. I told the host I wasn't comfortable being seated right up front - literally close enough to the stage to touch, and surrounded on all sides by strangers - and they said reservations were made with specific tables assigned to a reservation. Again, what? I haven't even met with friends who are vaccinated without a mask on, so a room full of strangers is... a lot to ask. Especially in a tightly packed, very small venue. read more

God I want to love the 1905. I love jazz and know these are hard times for businesses. But paying a premium cover for bad sound, bad seating, and then having a second show crammed in so that you are hustled out after what seemed like a little over an hour performance. Not worth it! I did not appreciate having assigned seating behind the drum kit where the actual artist cannot be heard properly, basically onstage with the lucky audience members (who get proper sound) are staring at you. Just an awkward, LOUD (no one wants to only hear drums!), expensive and short experience. All their shows are 6pm / 8pm. Unless they cram a third show in. I hope for them this is sustainable, but I won't be back. read more

Love this place! Celebrated my 65th bday with a small group of friends and family! Seated outside with the sounds of the attached Jazz club flowing through the air..food and drinks amazing! The main Chef Jonathan came to the table to see if everything was to our liking...the server was also delightful! Can't wait to go back! read more

I was surprised I hadn't reviewed this place before. I love this place and the awesome music they bring. The staff are always super friendly, and I appreciate the many options they provide for tipping the band. My go-to snack is a slice of the truffle pizza which is always spot-on. In terms of pandemic health and safety, they have a large outdoor space, and it's super easy to hear things still. Excited to come back again soon! read more

My wife and I came here on July 21, 2024 to hear and see the Bridgetown Sextet. Had a great time! The music was fabulous, the service was excellent and the food was decent. They were not serving pizza that night but we split a sandwich and a Caesar salad and had a couple of drinks. By my way of thinking, you're not coming here for the food but rather for the music! We picked seats in the back but might try to move up closer next time, just to be able to see a little better, as I had someone quite tall sitting in front of me. Our seats for this show were $25.00 each plus a small handling charge which we felt was extremely reasonable for a show of this caliber. Anyway, we had a great time and will certainly go again if we see a group or type of music we enjoy. read more

I love The 1905! It is such a fun place to hear great jazz while eating some tasty food and drinking some truly well crafted drinks! I have been there twice. Both times were a huge success. Ordering food on the app makes it easy to get your food and drinks during the show without talking (interrupting the musicians). read more

I have been here in person and have also dined using Ubereats. This review is about my takeout experience. I ordered on Ubereats and it took them almost 3 hours to make my food- it seems like they don't start to make the food until your dasher gets there, or they're just ridiculously slow and don't give two throws about takeout orders. The food wasn't ready when my first 4 dashers got there, and god bless Olena, who stayed an hour there to wait for my food. It came congealed together and not very great- which, having been in person, I was extremely disappointed (and starving mad hungry by the time it got here). I got the mac, the brussel sprouts, and the fried mozzarella. DO NOT order the sprouts or the mozz to go, they were both disgustingly soggy and congealed to the bottom of the aluminum tin it came in. Had to throw the mozz out after a bite and had to do some serious kitchen magic to rework the sprouts. The mac, if fresh, would have been divine, very garlicky and reminiscent of Cheese&Cracks mac. However, i can get Cheese & Crack's mac in about 5 minutes whereas 1905 took almost 3 hours. nice. The only reason this review has more than one star is because their ranch dressing is to die for and debatably life changing. Super garlicky and realllllllllly good! Don't order takeout, and honestly, shame on 1905 for even offering it when they're just going to treat it like it's on the back burner. read more

Of all the 2019 Pizza Week participants The 1905's entry looked the most appealing. It was creative and light, not a gut bomb. While I'm not fan of the stand in line and order at the bar trend the bartender was nice. This process seems to limit re-orders and tips so not sure why some places opt for it. I love Portland Pizza week! read more

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I want to like this place so bad, because the concept is great. I love New York City and I always dream of all the unique and beautiful establishments they have over there. However, the 1905 makes me feel like I am indeed in Portland. It's just trying too hard and feels like a cheap knock off. The cocktails are nice looking but the taste is hit or miss. There is no quality control. read more

Read all 1 star reviews 5 stars for the music Negative -4 stars for service and management Do not recommend - better places to support. Very terrible attitudes at this place. The experience was generally awful read more