West Cafe

4.4 (205)

$30 and under

American

1201 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR 97201-3319

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About this restaurant

Innovative
Neighbourhood gem
Romantic

“Where the atmosphere and fare is simply inspired.”

Fresh healthy cuisine that won’t break your wallet. Casual, but comfortable. Enjoy lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch or happy hour cocktails and snacks.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, International, Northwest
Hours of Operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:00pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm Sunday Brunch: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Website
http://www.westcafepdx.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Sean Concannon
Catering
West Cafe offers personalized caterings, customized for your personal needs. While mingling with appetizers seems to be the trend we also have catered sit down dinner parties in private homes. Choosing the flow for your event is important in setting the tone, and we are happy to help you make it the party you envision. You name it, brunches, luncheons, cocktail and dinner parties for starters. Office parties, award ceremonies or simply a gift to someone saying “thank you” for a deed they did for you. Please email or call with inquiries.
Private party facilities
Westcafe has been hosting private parties ten plus years, creating memorable meals designed for each event. Using fresh and local ingredients, we can construct the menu you wish to enjoy, leaving the compliments with you the host from your guests. We are flexible, professional and enjoy our craft.

Location
1201 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR 97201-3319
Area
Northwest Portland
Cross street
SW 12th Ave.
Parking Details
In addition to plentiful on street parking, customers are welcome to use a private parking lot next door to us. Simply enter the first driveway on the left after passing West Cafe on 12th Ave. and park in available spaces behind the tall building on the right.
Entertainment
West Café hosts free jazz music several times a month. Every Thursday night starting at 8 PM jazz educator and drummer Alan Jones hosts an ensemble of musicians. Every second Saturday of the month from 6-9PM "The Originals" play jazz standards from the 40’s, 50's and 60's. The repertoire is drawn from what is known as the "Great American Songbook" featuring composers such as Gershwin, Ellington, Rogers, Hart and more. Featured are Don McFarlane on piano, Morgan Curtis on drums and Jules Auger on string bass. Please check our website for additional events.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at West Cafe.

4.4

(205)

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
2.6Value

Noise • Moderate

205 Reviews

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SusanP
Portland / Oregon3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 18 June 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
West Cafe has been dependable all the way through. The marks a bit lower because of slow service, but it was Father's Day and they were PACKED. Most days it's on the spot and the menu has something for everyone. I'll be back!
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GDawg
Portland / Oregon44 reviews
1.0
Dined on 18 June 2017
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We have been to this restaurant before and it was fabulous. This time 4 out 4 meals were absolutely terrible. Not edible. The smell of bad seafood was present the minute the food was served. Our server kept apologizing for the delay in our service and meals. She did have time to actually sit at a couple guests tables while we waited for our drinks. They were served after the meals were delivered. I will try this place again for many reasons. 1: The owner is delightful and works hard. 2: My previous meals were perfect.
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GZzzz Gold
Portland / Oregon80 reviews
2.0
Dined on 11 June 2017
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We tried West Cafe for the first time; it may be our only visit. Almost to a person, reviews indicated friendly, attentive service. We had the opposite experience. They came to my attention via Open Table. We live 30 miles away but frequent the Portland area about 2-3 times a month, checking out eateries with good service and food reviews. On entering the restaurant, someone at the bar hollered, 'we'll be with you in a minute' -- there was no greeter or hostess up front. So I stood there for a couple of minutes, then a young gal walked up & asked if I needed a table. "Yes, my husband's parking the car," I have a reservation on Open Table. From there, she didn't utter a greeting, just silently led me to a table, explained the extra sheet was the day's specials and left. About 5 minutes later, she returned, again NO greeting. I explained this was OUR FIRST VISIT -- Again, no WELCOME, no Hello, just ZIP. Things got worse from there. We eventually ordered after she delivered beverages. Husband ordered a waffle, I ordered the scramble special of the day. They brought his order then mine- but they brought me the wrong entree (delivered by another waitress). When I explained it wasn't what I ordered, she replied, "Well I didn't take your order so I don't know what happened. I'll get you what you wanted." What happened next has NEVER HAPPENED! The original non-communicative waitress returned with the same incorrect dish, a brunch menu and said, "Didn't you order the 1st item on this list?!?" Whoa! I replied, "No, i ordered the 2nd item on the list." She did NOT apologize, just turned around & left. OMG! Eventually, I got my entree. It was delicious but nearly impossible to "enjoy" ~ it felt as though I was the one who hadn't listened PROPERLY. And when we left, NO ONE said "Thanks for visiting, have a nice day, ZIP! Our waitress looked right at me as we left, just stared BLANKLY. Truly, one of the strangest dining experiences of our lives!
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OpenTable Diner
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 June 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It was our first time to West Café and the food and service were wonderful. I will definitely go back again.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined on 11 June 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Found this place by accident online. Dad visiting from Calif loves Jazz music. Happened to be in town on the second Saturday of the month to enjoy Jazz music live. Tasty food, a little on the high end. Perfect background music to hold a conversation.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland / Oregon2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 June 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice food, service and atmosphere in a low-key setting. Great for those who like good food, fine wine and conversation (not a shouting scene as in many trendy restaurants).
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OpenTable Diner
Portland / Oregon1 review
4.0
Dined on 24 May 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
I always enjoy my meals at West Cafe, and find the wait staff very gracious and welcoming.
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AlyssiaM
Portland / Oregon6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 May 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a little gem! The wait staff was so friendly and helpful. The menu was creative and had something for everyone. Lots of good brunch items, but it was nice to have all the regular lunch items also available. The specials were terrific. Portion sizes were perfect- not too little, not too huge. All of our meals tasted like fancy home cooked food- no over-use of oil or butter. Definitely stop in!
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JeffT
Portland / Oregon6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 May 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really enjoyed the food. I had a banana leaf wrapped pork dish with a red curry. My wife had a yellow curry vegetarian dish. Both were excellent. Had a piano player and vocals for live music. Really made for a nice dinner.
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SarahB
Portland / Oregon4 reviews
4.0
Dined on 20 May 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Very lovely staff in this quiet, comfortable restaurant. I had the hanger steak, which was tender and well-seasoned, and came with serviceable sides. The arugula and the greens served prior to my main dish were not as fresh as I would have expected. I would come back for group dinners, a nice dinner out with a friend, or as an option I could take my parents to.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, International, Northwest
Hours of Operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:00am - 2:00pm Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm Sunday Brunch: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Website
http://www.westcafepdx.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Sean Concannon
Catering
West Cafe offers personalized caterings, customized for your personal needs. While mingling with appetizers seems to be the trend we also have catered sit down dinner parties in private homes. Choosing the flow for your event is important in setting the tone, and we are happy to help you make it the party you envision. You name it, brunches, luncheons, cocktail and dinner parties for starters. Office parties, award ceremonies or simply a gift to someone saying “thank you” for a deed they did for you. Please email or call with inquiries.
Private party facilities
Westcafe has been hosting private parties ten plus years, creating memorable meals designed for each event. Using fresh and local ingredients, we can construct the menu you wish to enjoy, leaving the compliments with you the host from your guests. We are flexible, professional and enjoy our craft.

Location
1201 SW Jefferson St, Portland, OR 97201-3319
Area
Northwest Portland
Cross street
SW 12th Ave.
Parking Details
In addition to plentiful on street parking, customers are welcome to use a private parking lot next door to us. Simply enter the first driveway on the left after passing West Cafe on 12th Ave. and park in available spaces behind the tall building on the right.
Entertainment
West Café hosts free jazz music several times a month. Every Thursday night starting at 8 PM jazz educator and drummer Alan Jones hosts an ensemble of musicians. Every second Saturday of the month from 6-9PM "The Originals" play jazz standards from the 40’s, 50's and 60's. The repertoire is drawn from what is known as the "Great American Songbook" featuring composers such as Gershwin, Ellington, Rogers, Hart and more. Featured are Don McFarlane on piano, Morgan Curtis on drums and Jules Auger on string bass. Please check our website for additional events.
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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