Jimmy Mak's

221 NW 10th Ave Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 295.6542
Located in: Pearl District & near Downtown Portland - Visit Website
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BarFly's Review of Jimmy Mak's

One of Downbeat Magazine's Top 100 places to hear jazz - we weep for the American art form - Jimmy Mak's recently moved half a block and, with new renovation and expansive windows, has grown even further from the genre's dimly-lit shack roots, but this seems to be what the well-heeled suburbanites supporting jazz demand. It's still passingly intimate, with a Greek menu's far better than one would expect (the calamari alone worth a visit), and, long as they guarantee living legend Mel Brown his weekly sets, the bar deserves all support.

Reader Reviews of Jimmy Mak's
Disappointed

It's THE place in town to hear jazz, but not on a Saturday night. Or a Friday. You can't get service (I waited 45 minutes for scallop dinner that I finally cancelled), the sound is inconsistent (overamplified and tin-can-sounding at the tables under the overhang), and the crowd is chatty. I want to LISTEN to the music. Kudos to Jimmy Mak's for presenting jazz every night and providing a home to Dan Balmer and Mel Brown. But go on a weeknight, and don't take a date.

Reviewed Anonymously by jazzgsc on May 24, 2008, 11:57 pm
Devin Phillips was great

We just happen to walk in there was a cancellation, we took it and had a wonderfule time listening to Devin Phillips, he was great. Atmosphere was great, food was good. It was worth it all around! You should check it out! Make dinner reservations!

Reviewed Anonymously by Corrie on February 13, 2008, 3:26 pm
sneakin' out

Went for the band, stayed. Mel Brown is fine, traditional jazz.

Sneakin' Out is incredibly inventive and technically brilliant.

Very decent food & drinks, too, with friendly waitstaff. Can't understand why the place isn't packed.

Bring back S'Out as soon as you can, please.

Reviewed Anonymously by Eric on November 15, 2007, 12:59 pm
Mel Brown Rules It!

The downstairs smoking section is an awsome place to hang. The Mel Brown Trio is wonderful. I am always shocked that it's not packed in there...

Reviewed Anonymously by Souped Up on September 18, 2005, 10:32 pm
Jimmy Maks

Great place to hear live jazz over a drink. Jimmy Maks attracts many hard core musicians and insiders.

Reviewed Anonymously by Hannah on February 7, 2005, 9:45 am
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