Wilfs Restaurant & Jazz Bar

4.8

1215 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 6 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for live music
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Voted one of the top dining destinations for 20234by OpenTable!

Welcome to Wilfs...
Located at Union Station, at the foot of the Broadway Bridge. Cozy red wing back chairs provide guests with an intimate escape from the world, 'Mad Men' atmosphere best describes the lounge and it's modern menu of classic house made cocktails, while listening to the best jazz, performed up-close and personal.
Our expert staff and Chef A.G. prepare local and regional dishes with a modern twist. Tableside preparation of our award winning Caesar salad, Steak Diane or fresh local seafood, pasta and local micro brews and house shaken libations.
Catering and event planning for graduations, rehearsal dinners, weddings, holiday and more.
We accept Visa. Mastercard, American Express, cash. 24 hour security on premises. Easy street parking.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, Fish, Vegetarian / Vegan
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
Phone number
(503) 223-0070
Website
http://www.wilfsrestaurant.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
A.G. Rocha
Catering
Parties for 2 to 2,000! Gatherings mark some of life's most important and intimate moments. Wilfs starts with the basics. We ask our clients to provide several key words to describe the atmosphere they want to create and then Wilfs works toward expressing their vision. Wilfs uses only the freshest ingredients from our Northwest area. Sustainable.
Private party facilities
Wilfs is the perfect venue for all your dining events from 5-1500. Private dining space, main dining room or the entire restaurant for 160, roof top location or lobby of Union Station for 1500.

Location
800 NW 6th Ave at Union Station, Portland, OR 97209
Area
Pearl District
Cross Street
NW Irving
Parking details
Wilfs has a limited number of RESERVED stalls in the lot across the street from Union Station, marked "Wilfs Reserved." All other stalls are 'pay to park'. Additional STREET parking available, free after 7pm.
Public transit
Wilfs is located on the Max light rail line, our stop is designated "Union Station" on NW 5th & 6th Avenues. For Rose Quarter events: dine with us before the event, pick up the light rail on NW 6th, you're just 3 minutes from the Moda Center the first stop. Quick and easy. (Yellow & Green line)
Entertainment
Jazz notes from the piano drift through the dining room as the gracious waitstaff care for our guests. Wilfs has the proud reputation as one the best spots to hear Portland's jazz artists perform, and if you are lucky, national artists may "sit-in" or be relaxing to the music, just like you! Entertainment is Wednesday through Saturday. Check our website for our current entertainment calendar. www.wilfsrestaurant.com
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Experiences

Our midweek hustle! 3-course dinner for $40
US$40.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Every THURSDAY enjoy our midweek break from the hustle! 3-course menu for $40 per person. Full dinner menu also available at regular pricing. Served every THURSDAY from 5-7pm only. You CHOOSE from a spring salad or our famous French onion soup. ENTREE of salmon cakes, sirloin steak, cioppino, mix grill plate or our vegan chic pea cakes. YOU pick. DESSERT is our citrus creme brulee. Jazz MUSIC from 6:30-8:30pm. Not valid with other promotions, no splits.

Popular dishes

Entrée Caesar Salad US$18.00
Entrée Caesar Salad Romaine, parmesan cheese, Caesar dressing Add Oregon Bay shrimp 7. Chicken breast 6.
Wilfs Salad RomaineUS$20.00
Romaine, Dungeness crabmeat, bay shrimp, parmesan cheese, croutons, Wilfs creamy dressing 20. Entrée 39.
Veggie Burger US$18.75
Veggie Burger Patty of black beans, peppers and more, served on potato bun, caramelized onions, tomato, pickle, mayo, lettuce, fries
Wilfs Burger The Best! US$20.00
The Best! 8oz. patty, grilled, served on pub bun with lettuce, mayo, tomato, pickle, crunchy fries
Steak Bite Saute’ US$20.75
Sauteed in butter, demi-glace, wine, topped with crispy leeks, crumbled bleu, garlic bread 20.75
Louisiana Fried Oysters US$20.75
Six breaded in our house Cajun spices, Olympic dill sauce
Coconut Prawns US$20.75
Five tiger prawns lightly breaded in coconut, drizzled with hot honey
Cockerel Pasta US$29.00
Breast of chicken, prosciutto, asparagus, tossed with a brie sauce, topped with tomatillo
Chick Pea Cakes US$20.00
Vegan, but you won’t know it! Parsley, honey mustard, lemon, seasoning, cooked to a golden brown
Mixed Grill Plate US$22.00
Our house BBQ sauce on a boneless baby back rib, chicken apple sausage, two blackened tiger prawns, presented with a pepper jelly and Olympic sauce

What 1,215 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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Portland / Oregon
Hot spot
Portland / Oregon
Romantic
Portland / Oregon
Lively
Portland / Oregon
Steakhouse
Portland
Best Service
Portland
Best Ambience
Portland
Hot spot
Portland
Romantic
Portland
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Wilfs Restaurant & Jazz Bar is a Portland gem, cherished for its "exquisite service" and "wonderful music." Guests rave about the "delicious" food, especially the Steak Diane and Filet Mignon. The ambiance is "classy" with live jazz, creating an "elegant" atmosphere that feels like a step back in time.

1,215 Reviews

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Jeffrey
Portland
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to Wilf's after a long absence and was delighted to find it just as wonderful as I remembered. Although there are newer items on the menu, all of my old favorites were there. We had the French onion soup, rich and spectacular, and the Caesar salad. Prepared table side, the Wilf's version has my vote as the best Caesar in Portland, particularly if you like them garlicky (which I do). For entrees, I had the prime rib, and my friend had the Steak Diane, the latter also prepared table side. Both were perfect. (Check out the You Tube video for how to make Wilf's Steak Diane; it tided me over during the pandemic.) As always, the service was excellent; friendly and attentive without being obtrusive. Located in the old Union Train Stations, Wilf's restaurant is beautiful and spacious. We sat in the dining room, but it is all really one large room. We could hear the live jazz music playing in the bar area but it was still quiet enough to have a good conversation. All in all, delightful.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing restaurant. Delicious food, incredible service (Thank you James) and perfect holiday ambiance. Highly recommend!
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AnnS
Seattle
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wilf’s has great jazz, wonderful food and amazing service. We had a great night out!
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John
Boise
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 1
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Food is horrible. Have eaten there twice the mixed grill shrimp and baby back rib is unedible.
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Morgan
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing meal at Wilfs! The food was incredible, the service was wonderful, and the jazz set the perfect ambience.
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Andrea
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Magical evening! Delicious steak, mashed potatoes, crab & cocktails! The jazz music was amazing & just the right volume level. The staff went above expectations to ensure we had a special night. Would absolutely recommend.
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Seth
Portland
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 26 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely, high end meal with great jazz music. Food was great and service as well
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Kat
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious. The service wonderful. The jazz was good and the chairs just the right fit. I love the history too.
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Sally
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 25 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent music and server in the beautiful train station
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Tracy
Los Angeles
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such exceptional service, in addition to old-school classical favorites, they you can taste were cooked with care. This is one of those rare family owned and run restaurants from another time, that we are truly grateful that still exists.
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FAQs

Wilfs Restaurant & Jazz Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 223-0070.

Wilfs Restaurant & Jazz Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 1215 OpenTable diners.