Jake's Crawfish Takes Over 12th on St. Patrick's Day

PORTLAND, Ore. – One of Portland’s oldest and most time-honored St. Patrick’s Day parties returns at Jake’s Famous Crawfish on Thursday, March 17th. Southwest 12^th street between SW Stark and Burnside will be blocked off from noon to 9:30 p.m. as the party tents go up and bands arrive for the city’s best Irish party.

Rain or shine, the big tent outside of Jake’s will serve up Guinness beer, Jake’s Famous Irish Coffee, and a host of well drinks. Revelers will relish seafood etouffee, clam chowder, Irish stew, corned beef sandwiches and a selection of savory meat pasties as they enjoy the live music.

Jake’s Crawfish St. Patrick’s Day Band Schedule

12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Brooks Robertson
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Seamus Egan & Friends
6:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Hit Machine

Inside the restaurant, a roaming bagpipe band will serenade diners, who can partake in Jake’s full menu or a variety of specials, including Irish lamb stew, Scotch-braised salmon, corned beef and cabbage or bangers and mash. Tickets for Jake’s St. Patrick’s Day street party are $10 per person at the door and restaurant reservations are now being accepted at (503) 226-1419.

Jake’s Crawfish is one of the oldest restaurants in Portland. Photo courtesy of www.realfoodtraveler.com

About Jake’s Famous Crawfish

Considered one of the top ten seafood restaurants in the nation, Jake’s Famous Crawfish features a large variety of fresh seafood flown in daily. A Portland landmark for more than 123 years, Jake’s Crawfish is home to generations of memorable dining experiences, thanks to its old-world charm, friendly service and classic Northwest cuisine. The restaurant is located at 401 SW 12th Ave. in Portland. For reservations, please call (503) 226-1419.

For a review of Jake’s Famous Crawfish, visit http://www.realfoodtraveler.com/2011/03/jakes-famous-crawfish-portland-or/