Stop by West Cafe on Saturday, May 1st with your Work ID and receive a free red velvet cupcake on us.

In more than 140 countries, May 1 is celebrated as a workers’ holiday. May Day started in the U.S. in 1886 when American labor organizations called a general strike, beginning on May 1, to demand the eight-hour workday. On May 4, 1886, Chicago police opened fire on the strikers in what is known as the Haymarket Massacre. Today we celebrate May Day, or International Workers’ Day, in honor of the Haymarket martyrs and the international working class. It is a day when workers throughout the world take to the streets to fight against exploitation.

In these turbulent times, West Cafe wants to acknowledge and support all workers – and to this end, we’ll be giving away free red velvet cupcakes to all who come by the restaurant and display their Industry Card, Worker’s ID or Union Card.  All day long.  Come by after the rallies in the park and unwind in the dining area or at our cozy bar with your comrades for top-notch food, aperitifs and delicious free red velvet cupcakes.  Stick around for free jazz later that evening.

Ring in Spring with West Café and join us for our legendary Sunday brunch on Easter Sunday, April 4.  Perennial fave classic Eggs Benedict have returned!

Join us on Easter Sunday, April 4 for our typically soul-warming and scrumptious brunch.  Whether you’re looking for somewhere to reflect and celebrate after Easter services or you’re just looking for a place to relax and indulge on a Sunday morning, come by downtown Portland’s West Cafe, make yourself comfortable with friends and family, and enjoy one of the best Sunday brunches in town.
Check out our exhaustive Sunday brunch menu, make your reservations and celebrate Spring with West Cafe!

Go Green with West Cafe this St. Patrick’s Day and join us for reduced food and drink specials from open until close on Wednesday, March 17.

Come spend St. Patty’s Day with the West Cafe and our always-friendly bartender Nick.  He’ll be mixing some of the more fabulous and extravagant drinks you’ll ever have the good fortune to sample – and food and drink prices are at Happy Hour rates all day long!  Come by trolley, catch a bus, hail a cab, drive if you must…but get here to take advantage of Nick’s celebratory concoctions (and their effects) any way you can.

When: Wednesday, March 17.

Time:  Open until close.

Calling lovers and lonely hearts everywhere. Downtown Portland restaurant West Café invites you to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Sunday, February 14, with the city’s best jazz, appetizer/drink deals and a delectable prix fixe meal! Solo or coupled; all are welcome to drink, dine and revel – we don’t discriminate.

Do you believe in love? Whether you’re defiantly single, deep in the throes of a grand passion, dreaming of that unique one who will dispel all your hesitations or you’re simply thinking it might be nice to find someone for the night, Portland’s West Café is the perfect destination for Valentine’s Day 2010. We’ll be doing all we can to ensure that love is all around – or at least nestled in our cozy downtown quarters for a few relaxing hours on Sunday, February 14.

On Valentine’ Day weekend, Carol Rossio will be performing both Saturday and Sunday evenings, singing your favorite songs of love, heartbreak and romance. West Cafe will be offering a unique prix fixe menu both evenings ($35 includes a 4 course meal and champagne aperitif).

Our amazing four course prix fixe V-Day dinner runs only $35.00 per person. We highly encourage reservations for the dinner experience as tables fill quickly. We’ll begin seating at 5:30 PM up until 9 PM.

$35 per person including champagne aperitif,
choice of desserts & live jazz

Make your reservation at www.westcafepdx.com or call (503) 227-8189 today!

Valentine’s Weekend Menu 2010

To Start

Spicy Roasted Eggplant Dip with tomatoes & cilantro
Served with toasted bread crostinis, sugar snaps, carrots & celery sticks

Dungeness Crab & Corn Fritters with a mango mustard drizzle
Served over a frisee & chevre salad

Marinated Portobello & Beef Tenderloin Skewers grilled
& served over marinated vegetable & jasmine rice pilaf

Salad Course

Our House Salad of mixed greens with sesame ginger vinaigrette

Spinach Salad* with spiced hazelnuts, sliced apple & balsamic dijon dressing

Caesar* – traditional style – with shaved pecorino cheese

Entrées

Baked Stuffed Patrale Sole stuffed with Dungeness crab & artichoke hearts over jasmine rice pilaf and wilted spinach with a lemon saffron aioli and served with lemon-roasted broccolini spears

Wild Mushroom Lasagna, layered with wild mushrooms, brie cheese,
swiss chard, roasted red peppers and artichoke hearts
Served with a spiced roasted carrot coulis

Mexican Braised ¼ Chicken with Mole Sauce and served with mashed potatoes, roasted baby carrots and broccolini spears

Asian Spice Rubbed Beef Tenderloin served over a special version of our au gratin potatoes with roasted fennel, carrots & red onion garnish and mango dijon sauce

To Finish

Tiramisu, traditional style with espresso liqueur soaked lady fingers, mascarpone cheese and dusted with cocoa

Mango sorbet with 2 homemade cookies

Chocolate soufflé warmed and topped with vanilla ice cream

*Raw egg products are used to make this dish

All meat & poultry products are hormone free

$35 PER PERSON · PRIX FIXE · CHAMPAGNE APERATIF
& LIVE JAZZ INCLUDED

Join us in bidding a fond farewell to 2009 and welcome 2010 at West Cafe with an extravagant 3 course meal at an incredible value!  Just $25 with our featured Pink Martini cocktail aperitif included.

Make your reservations now as tables typically fill quickly!  Join us for a memorable and relaxing dinner before heading out to your late evening parties and special events.

Happy New Year!

West Cafe 2009/2010 New Year’s Eve Menu

To Start (choose one)

Spicy roasted eggplant dip with tomatoes & cilantro
served with toasted bread crostinis, carrots & celery sticks

Dungeness crab corn fritters with spicy marmalade glaze

Beef tenderloin and portobello skewers
with spicy peanut sauce over rice noodles

Salad Course

Our house salad of mixed greens with sesame ginger vinaigrette
- or-
Spinach salad with spiced hazelnuts, sliced apple & sweet mustard dressing
- or -
Caesar*, traditional style with shaved pecorino cheese

Entrées (choice of one)

Dungeness Crab & Shrimp Stuffed Sole with a saffron aioli, broccoli rabe spears and Kansas medley wild rice pilaf

Wild mushroom lasagna, fresh pasta sheets layered with roasted mushrooms, red peppers, grilled leeks, winter greens & Ementhaler cheese served with a roasted chestnut cream

Grilled sliced marinated breast of chicken  over mashed potatoes served with roasted fennel, carrots & red onion and mango mustard sauce

Chili lime rubbed beef tenderloin (med-rare)
served over au gratin potatoes with grilled broccoli rabe spears

$25 per person including our featured Pink Martini champagne aperitif

www.westcafepdx.com     (503) 227-8189

Open for Brunch January 1, 2010 10am – 2pm
Make your reservations today

Ring in the winter holidays with West Café and join us for a traditional family-styled Mexican dinner on Tuesday, December 15.

Join us on Tuesday, December 15 for a heartening and scrumptious authentic Mexican fiesta to celebrate the oncoming holidays.  Come in to downtown Portland’s West Cafe, make yourself comfortable with friends and family and prepare to enjoy a delicious traditional Mexican meal.  All the culinary delights listed below – for just $15 per person.  Dinner is served at 7PM and reservations are required.  Contact us via phone at 503.227.8189 or email us at eat@westcafepdx.com.  Be sure to reserve seats soon as these events typically sell out quickly.

West Cafe Traditional Mexican Fiesta Menu:

Homemade Sopas: fried tortillas topped with refried pinto beans, chicken,
lettuce, tomato and queso fresco

Tamales Nejos: steamed seasoned masa in banana leaves for you to top with:
Puerco rojo braised pork with a red tomato salsa and
Tinga, chicken braised with a green salsa

Pollo Posole: traditional Mexican soup with chicken, spices and hominy

Round Two:
Arros de Leche: Rice pudding with cinnamon and raisins

Mexican Flan: caramel and egg custard

Looking for a great place to host your Portland holiday party? Let Sean and Doug, owners of West Cafe, help you with a great downtown location and sumptuous menu ideas.

The West Cafe is the perfect choice for parties of all sizes. The cafe can easily accommodate intimate groups as well as larger-sized corporate events.

The staff is very flexible and will work closely with you to ensure all your guests have a memorable holiday experience. Contact us by phone, 503.227.8189 or simply complete this brief form and Sean will contact you.

Some of the benefits of hosting your party at West Cafe include:

• Great downtown location near Lincoln High School, Portland State, The Schnitzer and The Art Museum
• Our bar boasts a warm fireplace, perfect to keep out the cold Portland winter nights
• Fully customizable menu with vegetarian and vegan options available
• Competitive pricing
• Week-end availability

So let us do the work this year and book your holiday party at our place. We’d love to have you!