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St Jack, Portland, OR

St Jack

4.8
4.8
2624 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
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.

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
  • Website
    http://www.stjackpdx.com/
  • 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.
  • Location
    1610 NW 23rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97210
  • Neighbourhood
    NW 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

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Experiences

  • New Year's with St. Jack

    US$150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 31, 2024 only
    This New Year’s Eve, let us set the stage for your last meal of 2024. Indulge in a specially curated menu from Chefs Aaron Barnett, George Howard & Aubrey Phelps - featuring the finest French-inspired cuisine from one of Portland's iconic venues. This 3-course feast will start with a lovely amuse, then each guest chooses one item in each of the 3 courses (vegetarian and pescatarian options available). Add on some oysters or a cheese course, pop a bottle of bubbles, and treat yourself to an optional wine pairing for the dinner from our sommelier, Carter Hunt.
    New Year's with St. Jack photo

Menu

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What 2,624 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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  • Portland / Oregon

    Great for fine wines

  • Portland / Oregon

    Good for special occasions

  • Portland

    Great for fine wines

  • Portland

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
St. Jack offers an exceptional dining experience with "great French bistro cuisine" and "fantastic and friendly service." Guests rave about its inventive dishes and comprehensive wine list. While it can be noisy, the vibrant atmosphere and open kitchen add to its charm. A true Portland favorite for many diners.

2,624 Reviews

  1. Justin

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food is excellent, but I’d expect better service and pacing for the price point. We had long waits between dishes and it took us an hour and a half to get through an appetizer and salad. Will be hard pressed to go back.

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  2. Trinity

    Portland

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I've never had a meal at St Jack that was anything less than exquisite. The service is second to none.

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  3. Will

    VIP

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The duck confit was especially amazing. Food overall was delicious

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  4. Darrell

    VIP

    Portland

    75 reviews

    3.0

    75 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wife and I, our first time here, have been dining out for 40 years. We ordered two starters, one was oysters and the other was a scallop crudo. The oysters were average plus size and, well, oysters. Price seemed a bit outsized for 6 oysters ($22). The crudo was tasty, blending several ingredients to produce a piquant tangerine-like solution into which two average plus sized scallops were sliced, along with thin carrot strips. This was a well conceived and executed combination, worthy if you like the orange side of flavoring. For the $20 price, OK because of overall quality and execution. Off the intermediate plate section we ordered one Tomato Soup and one "Pate en Croute" (duck combo). In our opinion, neither were worth the price ($17 and $22 respectively). The soup came enclosed in a puff pastry in a small souffle dish. The pastry itself was tough and contained apprx 1/3 cup of soup that reminded of canned soup mixed with milk. Muted flavor, a complete fail. The "pate" arrived as a sizeable rectangular 1/2 to 3/4" thick block. We thought it lacked sufficient homogenization, resulting in a hard pate from which easily and cleanly harvesting a helping was difficult. The flavor itself was saved only by applying the accompanying mustard and red onion slices. What saved the meal was the main course. We both ordered the Chou Roti Grenobloise dish. Its appearance was unlike anything we had ever eaten in a restaurant. Half a tangy I think white cabbage beautifully baked (boiled in a sea of sweet cream butter? With perhaps vinegar?) and served atop a thin cannelini bean puree that provided balance a moderating balance to the cabbage. If ever meats are banned, let the gap be filled with dishes like this. But one must pay for quality, $36 per dish but not so grudgingly acceptable. We took a dozen small Madeleines home. Skip them. Great service. $238 w/tip. Wine and "A Melly" were OK . Overall unrealized potential. Needs some rethinking.

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  5. Cara

    VIP

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service!! Made the birthday girl feel special. Will definitely return.

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  6. Lauren

    Portland

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely space but felt rudely rushed to clear our table, we were literally kicked out, not very hospitable.

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  7. Kelly

    VIP

    Portland

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our group of six was warmly welcomed in by the waitstaff. We ordered a lot of food and shared, which was great to try more things. Everything was made fresh and tasted wonderful. A couple had the cabbage entree, but the rest of us were more enticed by the smaller plates. The puff pastry tomato soup was lovely! The French onion Gougeres were also delicious! Make sure you set aside a little time to dine, and enjoy.

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  8. Helene

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Eating at the Chef’s Counter was a wonderful experience. Being able to watch the team put together dishes was inspiring.

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  9. Mike

    Portland

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent place for a birthday dinner. Good food and wine.

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  10. Jennifer

    Denver

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Simply outstanding meal, service, vibe - all of it. Will be back many times.

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FAQs

St Jack is rated 4.8 stars by 2624 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for St Jack

1610 NW 23rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97210

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    NW Raleigh Street
  • Neighbourhood
    NW 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
  • Website
    http://www.stjackpdx.com/
  • 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.

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