I love the ambiance of the historic and classic interior with big glass walls and high ceiling. The cocktail menu is pretty extensive. The food was good but I was hoping to be wowed to match the ambiance and I was not. There were some good dishes like steamed mussels but in general they were rather mediocre. This is a very good place to visit nonetheless. Read More – Yelp>
The restaurant’s voluminous urban space features soaring ceilings, warmed by gold and blue light, flowing floor-to-ceiling slate gray curtains and relaxing mood music. Stylish patrons dine in the sophisticated, proper white tableclothed dining room or enjoy a drink at the restaurant’s chic bar. Entrees include ravioli stuffed with braised veal …Read the Rest
I will admit up front that through a series of events over the years I have an emotional tie to Paley’s Place. On my first evening in 1996, we had barely sat down when the gentleman at the next table caught my eye. “You simply must try our wine,” he …Read the Rest
When is a bar not a bar? That thought wandered across my mind as w and I were sitting in Beaker & Flask a couple of nights ago in the midst of what was turning into one of the most satisfying dinners we’d had in a long time. The reason …Read the Rest
Easter is coming up and The Benson Hotel is having their Easter Champagne Brunch again this year at their award-winning restaurant, London Grill. There will even be a celebrity guest for the buffet brunch, The Easter Bunny! Kids can get some Easter treats and have their photo taken with Mr. …Read the Rest
This is the place to go for a special occassion, If you want to impress or want to experience something totally Unique and Tantalizing! The Big Night Out is the Best Value and Gives you a ton of choices, More so if you request ahead fo a table with two …Read the Rest
Located on historic Terwilliger Boulevard overlooking the Willamette River, Chart House features magnificent views of twinkling city lights, the river & on a clear evening, distant Mount Hood. It’s one of the most remarkable settings in the Pacific Northwest. Since 1961, Chart House has been dedicated to providing the ideal …Read the Rest
This offshoot of a popular New Orleans hangout for politicians features decor of dark woods and comfortable booths, with a separate bar scene. Choice cuts of custom-aged beef arrive in sizzling butter on 500-degree plates. The menu also offers chicken, pork and seafood entrees along with Creole appetizers like shrimp …Read the Rest
Awesome Sunday Brunch Buffet. Sundays anytime on the river is a very nice place to be and Salty’s just make the experience all the more pleasant. Their brunch buffet is just spectacular as there is tons and tons and tons of food. From fresh fish, to landlubbers fair to …Read the Rest
We ordered a large seafood platter as an appetizer it had crawfish, shrimp, lox, crab (real of course), smoked trout. One of our guests had Manhattan clam chowder. My dad had a half dozen raw oysters. For the main course, three of us had the salmon. My dad had the …Read the Rest
If you were to think of the places in town that you could consider ‘all purpose’, it would be a pretty short list. Portland is ripe with places that have That One Thing. Hell, there’s even a few that do a few things well (at the same time!). But to …Read the Rest
Gustav’s Pub and Grill is one of Portland’s finest German eating establishments. With four locations no matter what area of Portland you find yourself searching for that special dinner place Gustav’s is there for a fine dining experience. Travel – Read More>
My hubby has wanted to try this restaurant for years and finally today we had dinner here. We were very impressed with all; the starters, the entrees, the portions, the service. We ordered something different so we could share and taste. The Hungarian Mushroom soup (available everyday) was oh so …Read the Rest
This authentic German restaurant offers tasty food and steins that are big. Choose from any one of the entrees and get sausage, chicken, pork or veal in a hearty dish. The vegetarian meals are also good. Either way, it is a warm shelter from the sometimes offensive cold rain …Read the Rest
Ruth’s Chris is the largest steakhouse chain in the United States. As such, it was the first major restaurant of that type to give the Portland institution Ringside Steakhouse any real competition. After it opened, I used to go now and then to experience something a bit more upscale. I …Read the Rest
The entree stretches across the rectangular platter like — there is no other way to put this — a mountain range. The Oregonian – Read More>
If you have the money to spend, I would definitely recommend coming here. The restaurant sits on the highest floor of the building and has the most amazing view of the city. If you haven’t called in for reservations, be prepared to wait twenty minutes or so for a table …Read the Rest
TAPAS MENUS, BY DESIGN, are destined to please just about any gastronome. Why? Because they offer a uniquely broad array of choices that give you a strong sense of control when it comes to your dining experience. It’s not just that you’re able to select among a multitude of small, …Read the Rest
To many, El Gaucho epitomizes what a steakhouse should be. It feels sophisticated. The atmosphere is formal, the lighting dim and romantic, and lots of dark wood provides a backdrop to tinkling stemware and white linens. Live jazz wafts from the background as tuxedo-clad waiters scurry by with carts for …Read the Rest
Few restaurants possess enough atmosphere alone to win diners over so wholeheartedly that they’re willing to forgive the place any of its flaws. Nonetheless, when Lovely Hula Hands opened in a pink, wallpapered two-story Victorian that stood between the no-man’s-land along N Interstate Ave and up-and-coming N Mississippi Ave in …Read the Rest
“Do you want to go to a really good Thai restaurant?” I ask my mother one recent evening while she and my father are visiting for the weekend. Portland Monthly – Read More>
