Wilfs Restaurant & Jazz Bar

4.5

1261 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

800 NW 6th Ave at Union Station, Portland, OR 97209

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2 people

15 Apr 2025

21:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Great for live music
Good for special occasions
Charming

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, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of Operation
Dinner Wed 17:00–21:00 Thu 17:00–20:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
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
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

3-Course Special on Wednesday & Thursday
US$42.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Indulge in a memorable dining experience with our exquisite 3-course menu available on Wednesdays and Thursdays for only $42! Enjoy this culinary delight from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. To fully savor your meal, we kindly ask that you be seated by 6:15 PM and place your order by 6:30 PM. Make sure to reserve your table today—this is an opportunity you won't want to miss! Please note, this offer cannot be combined with other promotions, and we cannot accommodate splits or substitutions. Treat yourself to a night of great food and exceptional atmosphere!

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$27.00
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

What 1,261 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

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Review summary

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Wilfs Restaurant & Jazz Bar offers a vibrant ambiance with live jazz setting the perfect backdrop for a delightful dining experience. Guests rave about the "great food and service," "old-world ambiance," and "amazing live music." Known for its attentive staff and classic dishes, it's a "wonderful experience" not to be missed.

1,261 Reviews

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donna
Portland1 review
2.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The music was fantastic. Great service--mediocre food. We were using a Groupon which we told them upfront. They raised the price on the soup $10 (from $17 to $27) to bring it to an entree price. They claimed the Groupon states that entrees must be ordered. It doesn't! They could have explained upfront that I needed to order an entree. They didn't. They could have said they were going to charge an additional $10 for French onion soup. They didn't. The manager said that it states in the fine print that (2) entrees need to be ordered. It does not state that. His alternative was to not use the Groupon and come back again to use it. No way! Ten dollars on a check that was over $190 isn't a big deal. It's the principle. The guys is insisting on what was in the fine print and clearly didn't know. Could have been handled so much better with upfront communication, but they instead decided to add $10 to the bill without saying a word. Slimy management!
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Joel VIP
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 6 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
10/10 absolutely amazing. The French onion soup was delish & the jazz was a perfect touch to the night
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Bart VIP
Portland11 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 April 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place at the train station. One of many visits Relaxing. Great food and service. Quiet music until 7. So comfortable and relaxing. A treasure
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Jason
Portland3 reviews
3.0
Dined on 30 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Have been to Wilfs many times through the years. Food has always been fantastic and service, while sometimes a little “different “ has always been well intentioned if not always perfect. Tonight’s experience was not what we would call normal, and well not good either. Multiple things fell through the cracks. Wilfs is known for their table side entrees, salads and desserts. The normal person who does these was on vacation in Canada. The “backup” did just fine on the Steak Diane, even though she didn’t take the opportunity to excite us with what she was creating. During the table side Caesar salad, she talked with our server about some special deal for cheap wine she was looking forward to at Grocery Outlet this weekend. We were also charged extra for my wife requesting to sub vegetables instead of the potatoes with her dish even though I ordered a double helping of the starch! AND we were forced to pay a 22% gratuity (we normally leave anywhere between 18-25%) without any consideration on the service and meal. My steak Diane was amazing! My wife’s prime rib was super chewy. Not a great cut…
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joe VIP
Los Angeles17 reviews
3.0
Dined on 29 March 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It wasn’t clear on open table that no matter if you order food or spend over a certain amount that you will be charged a cover charge. So surprised after spending close to $280 that we got charged a cover for the jazz band. Also the waitress took our uneaten food to wrap up and then never returned with it. So not a great experience. Unless you want to head live music, go pay the cover and just drink.
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Eric
Portland1 review
5.0
Dined on 29 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Here’s a polished and engaging review based on your experience: A truly regal dining experience! From the moment we stepped in, the ambiance exuded elegance and charm. The decor, lighting, and live jazz music set the perfect mood, making us feel like royalty. The service was impeccable—attentive yet unobtrusive. Every dish was beautifully presented and bursting with flavor, elevating the entire experience. If you’re looking for a place with great vibes and a touch of luxury, this is it. Highly recommended!
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Leonard
Portland46 reviews
5.0
Dined on 29 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We'd love to go listen to Friday evening jazz. The food and service are consistently great. The music is excellent and not too loud - just right.
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Melissa
Portland4 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Omy! Omy! Our go-to place delivered in style for my birthday dinner party of 10. I special ordered in advance their Beef Wellington for a treat -- my first time and it was perfection! They had even sent a birthday discount coupon for the month -- so glad I came and used it! Staff is always gracious -- of course we'll be back....
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Susan
Portland19 reviews
4.0
Dined on 27 March 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed this old world ambiance and attentive service. Very comfortable, a good variety of meal options, and delicious. The special bonus was the live jazz music in the background.
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Calvin VIP
Portland25 reviews
5.0
Dined on 27 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had not been there for over 15 years. The ambience was great and the food was very tasty. We each had the French Onion Soup, a very nicely prepared Wedge Salad. I had the appetizer salmon cakes which were a very hefty size for an appetizer. My partner had the fried oysters. Would definitely go back. Our waitress, Joanne, was quite attentive abd has worked there for 50 years. As we were leaving the Jazz Band was beginning to perform and more people were arriving.
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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 4.5 stars by 1261 OpenTable diners.

Wilfs Restaurant & Jazz Bar does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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