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Why go
- Crawfish penne with mushrooms, tomatoes and Cajun cream sauce.
Opening hours
Today11:30 – 21:00Show all
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Dishes to try
- Crab and shrimp cakes with tartar sauce.
- Oysters on the half shell.
- Pan-fried oysters.
- Fish and chips with coleslaw and tartar sauce.
Booking a table
- Reserve a table through the restaurant's website.
Atmosphere
- Booths sit beside brick walls.
- The interior has antique oil paintings, wood paneling and a bar.
Good for
- Groups Private dining is available.
History
Around the turn of the 20th century, the original restaurant was one of two crawfish houses in the city. Freiman brought crawfish expertise from the Quelle Restaurant, and the restaurant continued serving soft drinks during Prohibition.
- 1892The restaurant traces its beginnings to a saloon in Portland.
- 1910The Whitney and Gray Building was completed.
- 1911The saloon moved into the Whitney and Gray Building.
- 1913The saloon became a cafe.
- 1916–1933The restaurant served soft drinks during Prohibition.
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- 1920Jake Freiman and J. Rometsch bought the restaurant.
- 1972William McCormick acquired the restaurant and hired Doug Schmick as manager; they later became partners.
- 1983The building was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Sources: Jake's Famous Crawfish - Wikipedia · Jake's Famous Crawfish in Portland Since 1892 · Our Story | Jake's Famous Crawfish in Portland · View Menus | Jake's Famous Crawfish in Portland · Jake's Famous Crawfish: booking (its own site) · Jake's Famous Crawfish: menu (its own site) · checked 29 Oct 2026
- Website
- jakesfamous.com/
- Phone
- 5032261419
Questions and answers
Can I book a table at Jake's Famous Crawfish?
Yes. You can reserve a table through the restaurant's website.
Does Jake's Famous Crawfish have parking?
Yes. Valet parking is available.
Is Jake's Famous Crawfish wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the restaurant is wheelchair accessible.
Does Jake's Famous Crawfish have highchairs?
Yes, highchairs are available.
What food does Jake's Famous Crawfish serve?
The restaurant serves seafood and steakhouse dishes, including crawfish étouffée, oysters and cedar-plank salmon.
Does Jake's Famous Crawfish offer takeout?
Yes, takeout is available.
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