May Jazz Line-up features some familiar faces of recording artists and performers.

May 5, 2012: Gina Pruitt
Join us for dinner on Cinco De Mayo with complementary piano music.

West Cafe welcomes the accomplished classical and jazz pianist, Gina Pruitt. Gina has an impressive background as a performer, composer, teacher, author, and arranger.

Date: Saturday, May 5, 2012
Time: 6-9PM

May 12, 2012: Carol Rossio
Come to West Cafe and enjoy jazz with a French flair

Please join us for local recording artist and performer, Carol Rossio at the West Cafe for Carol’s birthday celebration performance. Carol is a shining light on the Pacific Northwest jazz scene, performing jazz and pop with French flair – ooh-la-la! Her vocal stylings conjure visions of a perfect Parisian café night – filled with the joys and sorrow of love discovered and lost. Working in an intimate combo setting, Carol’s live shows enchant audiences with her range and charisma.

For more info on Carol and her various projects, please visit                     www.carolrossio.com.

Date: Saturday, May 12, 2012
Time: 6:30-9:30PM

David Brothers

May 19, 2012: David Brothers
West Cafe presents down-home folk and blues in downtown Portland

West Cafe is happy to host the always captivating David Brothers and his award-winning urban folk and blues. Schooled in multiple disciplines, David artfully incorporates bebop, Latin jazz, gypsy swing, blues, Americana, and solo concert guitar into his compositions and playing.
He typically packs the house and we expect the cafe to be jumping. Please stop by and unwind at our cozy bar with excellent company, breathtaking music and top-notch aperitifs and appetizers.

Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012
Time: 6:30-9:30PM

May 26, 2012: In observance of Memorial Day weekend we will not have a performance scheduled and the restaurant will be closed.

West Cafe always has a cozy seat reserved for you. So come on in and dine, drink, unwind and enjoy the jazz. Contact us at eat@westcafepdx.com or (503) 227-8189

Our April Jazz Line-up features some familiar faces of recording artists and performers.

Xavier Tavera

April 7: Xavier Tavera
Get your hips swaying and shoulders shimmying to the rich melodies of the Caribbean Islands

Xavier’s Classic Band heats it up at West Cafe. They have created a new sound from the Bolero, Cuban and traditional Latin ballad rhythms that were big in the 1940′s and 50′s. Woven together and sprinkled with Xavier’s special energy, the band’s vibes will uplift your spirit and get your body swaying.

Date: Saturday, April 7, 2012
Time: 6-9PM

April 14, 2012: Carol Rossio
Come to West Cafe and enjoy jazz with a French flair

West Cafe is proud to present Portland recording artist and performer Carol Rossio. Carol is a shining light on the Pacific Northwest jazz scene, performing jazz and pop with French flair – ooh-la-la! Her vocal stylings conjure visions of a perfect Parisian café night – filled with the joys and sorrow of love discovered and lost. Working in an intimate combo setting, Carol’s live shows enchant audiences with her range and charisma.

For more info on Carol and her various projects, please visit                     www.carolrossio.com.

Date: Saturday, April 14, 2012
Time: 6:30-9:30PM

David Brothers

April 21, 2012: David Brothers
West Cafe presents down-home folk and blues in downtown Portland

West Cafe is happy to host the always captivating David Brothers and his award-winning urban folk and blues. Schooled in multiple disciplines, David artfully incorporates bebop, Latin jazz, gypsy swing, blues, Americana, and solo concert guitar into his compositions and playing.
He typically packs the house and we expect the cafe to be jumping. Please stop by and unwind at our cozy bar with excellent company, breathtaking music and top-notch aperitifs and appetizers.

Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Time: 6:30-9:30PM

April 28, 2012: Mary Kadderly
West Cafe hosts a distinctive voice in downtown Portland

Mary Kadderly

Mary Kadderly’s smoky vocals recall Natalie Cole in her “Unforgettable” phase, though she can get sassy and coy like Kay Starr, be as coolly detached as Sade, and ooze overt sensuality like Julie London. More information can be found at www.marykadderly.com.

Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012
Time: 6:30-9:30PM

West Cafe always has a cozy seat reserved for you. So come on in and dine, drink, unwind and enjoy the jazz. Contact us at eat@westcafepdx.com or (503) 227-8189

Please join us on Saturday, March 17th at West Cafe for jazz night and your chance for a pot of gold. Blues guitarist, David Brothers and company play the West Cafe again with some fine urban and folk sounds for all to enjoy. When you join us for dinner, you just might get lucky and win a prize that will put you in the Irish mood. (hint, hint: it comes from behind the bar.) Make your dinner reservations now.

The bar opens at 4pm, dinner starts at 5:30pm, and David Brothers plays at 6:30pm.

Our March Jazz Line-up features some familiar faces of recording artists and performers.

Xavier Tavera

March 3: Xavier Tavera
Get your hips swaying and shoulders shimmying to the rich melodies of the Caribbean Islands

Xavier’s Classic Band heats it up at West Cafe. They have created a new sound from the Bolero, Cuban and traditional Latin ballad rhythms that were big in the 1940′s and 50′s. Woven together and sprinkled with Xavier’s special energy, the band’s vibes will uplift your spirit and get your body swaying.

Date: Saturday, March 3, 2012
Time: 5-8PM

March 10, 2012: Carol Rossio
Come to West Cafe and enjoy jazz with a French flair

West Cafe is proud to present Portland recording artist and performer Carol Rossio. Carol is a shining light on the Pacific Northwest jazz scene, performing jazz and pop with French flair – ooh-la-la! Her vocal stylings conjure visions of a perfect Parisian café night – filled with the joys and sorrow of love discovered and lost. Working in an intimate combo setting, Carol’s live shows enchant audiences with her range and charisma.

For more info on Carol and her various projects, please visit                     www.carolrossio.com.

Date: Saturday, March 10, 2012
Time: 6:30-9:30PM

David Brothers

March 17, 2012: David Brothers
West Cafe presents down-home folk and blues in downtown Portland

West Cafe is happy to host the always captivating David Brothers and his award-winning urban folk and blues. Schooled in multiple disciplines, David artfully incorporates bebop, Latin jazz, gypsy swing, blues, Americana, and solo concert guitar into his compositions and playing.
He typically packs the house and we expect the cafe to be jumping. Please stop by and unwind at our cozy bar with excellent company, breathtaking music and top-notch aperitifs and appetizers.

Date: Saturday, March 17, 2012
Time: 6:30-9:30PM

March 24, 2012: Mary Kadderly
West Cafe hosts a distinctive voice in downtown Portland

Mary Kadderly

Mary Kadderly’s smoky vocals recall Natalie Cole in her “Unforgettable” phase, though she can get sassy and coy like Kay Starr, be as coolly detached as Sade, and ooze overt sensuality like Julie London. More information can be found at www.marykadderly.com.

Date: Saturday, March 24, 2012
Time: 6:30-9:30PM

West Cafe always has a cozy seat reserved for you. So come on in and dine, drink, unwind and enjoy the jazz. Contact us at eat@westcafepdx.com or (503) 227-8189

Join us for Valentine’s Day at West Cafe for food and drinks. We’re offering our dinner menu including some NW comfort cuisine and homemade desserts along with some sparklings and wines. Dinner reservations are highly recommended starting at 5:30PM.

Our February Jazz Line-up features some familiar and new faces of recording artists and performers to celebrate the PDX Jazz Festival

Xavier Tavera

February 4, 16, 23, 2012: Xavier Tavera
Get your hips swaying and shoulders shimmying to the rich melodies of the Caribbean Islands

Xavier’s Classic Band heats it up at West Cafe. They have created a new sound from the Bolero, Cuban and traditional Latin ballad rhythms that were big in the 1940′s and 50′s. Woven together and sprinkled with Xavier’s special energy, the band’s vibes will uplift your spirit and get your body swaying.

Date: Saturday, February 4, 2012
Time: 5-8PM

Date: Thursday, February 16 and 23, 2012
Time: 6:30-9:30PM

February 11, 2012: Carol Rossio
Come to West Cafe and enjoy jazz with a French flair

West Cafe is proud to present Portland recording artist and performer Carol Rossio. Carol is a shining light on the Pacific Northwest jazz scene, performing jazz and pop with French flair – ooh-la-la! Her vocal stylings conjure visions of a perfect Parisian café night – filled with the joys and sorrow of love discovered and lost. Working in an intimate combo setting, Carol’s live shows enchant audiences with her range and charisma.

For more info on Carol and her various projects, please visit                     www.carolrossio.com.

Date: Saturday, February 11, 2012

Time: 6:30-9:30PM

February 17, 2012: Chance Hayden and Marc Hutchinson
West Cafe anticipates the arrival of this new face to our establishment-a very reputable local guitarist indeed.

Chance Hayden is known as a versatile guitarist distinguished by a tasteful approach, warm tone, and a multi-tongued musical voice that interweaves jazz, soul, and Americana. Chance has a debut release due out late this year. He will be joined at the West Cafe by saxophonist, Marc Hutchinson.

Date: Friday, February 17, 2012
Time: 6:30-9:30PM

David Brothers

February 18, 2012: David Brothers
West Cafe presents down-home folk and blues in downtown Portland

West Cafe is happy to host the always captivating David Brothers and his award-winning urban folk and blues. Schooled in multiple disciplines, David artfully incorporates bebop, Latin jazz, gypsy swing, blues, Americana, and solo concert guitar into his compositions and playing.
He typically packs the house and we expect the cafe to be jumping. Please stop by and unwind at our cozy bar with excellent company, breathtaking music and top-notch aperitifs and appetizers.

Date: Saturday, February 18, 2012
Time: 6:30-9:30PM

February 20, 2012: A jazz workshop with Nancy King and Mary Kadderly
West Cafe presents the collaboration of two fine ladies of the Portland Jazz Community.

Date: Monday, February 20, 2012
Time: 7-9PM

February 24 and 25, 2012: Mary Kadderly
West Cafe hosts a distinctive voice in downtown Portland

Mary Kadderly

Mary Kadderly’s smoky vocals recall Natalie Cole in her “Unforgettable” phase, though she can get sassy and coy like Kay Starr, be as coolly detached as Sade, and ooze overt sensuality like Julie London. More information can be found at www.marykadderly.com.

Date: Friday and Saturday, February 24 and 25, 2012
Time: 6:30-9:30PM

West Cafe always has a cozy seat reserved for you. So come on in and dine, drink, unwind and enjoy the jazz. Contact us at eat@westcafepdx.com or (503) 227-8189

Happy New Year to all! We will be having a holiday hiatus from the second though the seventh of January, 2012. We will be reopening our doors again for service on the eighth of January. Til then, stay safe and have fun!

January 14, 2011: Carol Rossio
Come to West Cafe and enjoy jazz with a French flair

West Cafe is proud to present Portland recording artist and performer Carol Rossio. Carol is a shining light on the Pacific Northwest jazz scene, performing jazz and pop with French flair – ooh-la-la! Her vocal stylings conjure visions of a perfect Parisian café night – filled with the joys and sorrow of love discovered and lost. Working in an intimate combo setting, Carol’s live shows enchant audiences with her range and charisma. For more info on Carol and her various projects, please visit www.carolrossio.com.

Date: Saturdayday, January 14, 2012
Time: 7-10PM

David Brothers

January 21, 2011: David Brothers
West Cafe presents down-home folk and blues in downtown Portland

West Cafe is happy to host the always captivating David Brothers and his award-winning urban folk and blues. Schooled in multiple disciplines, David artfully incorporates bebop, Latin jazz, gypsy swing, blues, Americana, and solo concert guitar into his compositions and playing.
He typically packs the house and we expect the cafe to be jumping. Please stop by and unwind at our cozy bar with excellent company, breathtaking music and top-notch aperitifs and appetizers.


Date: Saturday, January 21, 2012
Time: 7-10PM

Mary Kadderly

January 28, 2011: Mary Kadderly
West Cafe hosts a distinctive voice in downtown Portland

Mary Kadderly’s smoky vocals recall Natalie Cole in her “Unforgettable” phase, though she can get sassy and coy like Kay Starr, be as coolly detached as Sade, and ooze overt sensuality like Julie London. More information can be found at www.marykadderly.com.

Date: Saturday, January 28, 2012

Time: 7-10PM

West Cafe always has a cozy seat reserved for you. So come on in and dine, drink, unwind and enjoy the jazz. Contact us at eat@westcafepdx.com or (503) 227-8189.

Ring in the new year deliciously! Join us for our classic New Year’s Day brunch on January 01, 2012 from 10am to 2pm.  For those with dietary restrictions or preferences we offer a hardy selection of gluten-free and vegan choices as well as vegetarian options. Come one, come all!

Happy, prosperous, joyous year to you and your loved ones!

We do encourage you to make reservations for all party sizes, though we also accept walk-ins. 503-227-8189

Your search is through. Spend your New Year’s Eve with us at Westcafe and our very special musical guests Mike Metzner with Steve Cleveland. There’s no cover charge for this live music event and we’ll be having happy hour pricing all evening long in the lounge as well as offering a full dinner menu throughout the restaurant. Music will begin around 6pm.

Mike Metzner plays at West Cafe

Mike and Steve will be playing 20′s styled music standards. Mike “Scheckie” Metzner’s musical experiences cover miles of ground – with stints in bands such as The Crackpots, Mas Y Mas and the Latin band, Los Comatosos. Mike’s musical travels also extend to England, Ireland and Spain.

Come enjoy this free live performance, relax in the bar or find a cozy table for dinner. Ring in the new year with your friends here at Westcafe. We are able to accompany large parties who make reservations and are happy to offer vegan and an expanding menu of gluten-free items.

We look forward to seeing you there! Feel free to make a reservation anytime beforehand, but the earlier the better.

We will be closed on December 24 and through the weekend. Our doors will be open again for regular services on Monday, December 26, 2011 and we will be preparing for our New Years Eve party.

We wish you a wonderful weekend and holiday if you will be celebrating.

~Happy Holidays!