St. Jack Restaurant Review
2039 SE Clinton St. (SE 20th Ave.) 
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Portland, OR 97202
503-360-1281 | Menu
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St. Jack Restaurant is one of our 2012
Hot 10 Portland Restaurants|
| Located in a vintage house in the Southeast’s Clinton neighborhood, St. Jack offers rustic French cooking in a space dominated by a long, mirrored bar where patrons perch with cocktails and snacks. Start with the gratin d’escargots, a heady little stew of snails accented with bits of ham and mushrooms in a thick, garlicky broth, topped with a Gruyère crouton. Other appetizers include roasted bone marrow and sautéed frogs' legs in a lemony butter sauce. Don’t overlook the frequently changing selection of house-made charcuterie, especially if the pork rillettes and chicken liver mousse are offered. For a main dish, there are steak frites, of course, a whole roasted trout, a generous bowl of mussels, and rich macaroni and cheese. This is made with bacon, but vegetarians typically have one choice---perhaps a flaky mushroom and asparagus tarte. After dinner, the baked-to-order madeleines take a bit of time but are worth the wait. Imported beers and interesting cocktails, including several made with unusual French liqueurs, are available, while the wine list focuses on French, Oregon and Washington wines, and boasts a few vintages “on tap” from the barrel. An adjoining pâtisserie serves light lunches, coffees, and sweets in the morning and afternoon. |
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