St. Jack

Everything about St. Jack—from the French provincial wallpaper, the mountains of candlewax atop the bar and the custardy canelés—is charming. The cuisine is inspired by rustic Lyonnais cooking, and Chef Aaron Barnett’s hearty meat dishes and seasonal salads feel right in step with Portland’s culinary ethos. The well-edited wine list pays homage to France and the Northwest, while the cocktails skew classic, with drinks like the French Pearl listed alongside champagne-based cocktails and house updates to the Manhattan and Bijou.