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4.4 (512 reviews)
PriceyNew American
Closed • 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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Stone fruit salad
Megan Y.

Wanted to love G Love, but it didn't hit the mark for us. We had reservations on a Friday evening, and were glad we had one since it was pretty packed. The energy was bustling and ambiance felt pretty good to start, but quickly got awkward. Within a minute of placing our order a waiter brought over a bowl of potatoes and dip saying "these are for you". Huh, strange given we didn't order potatoes but maybe it was on the house? We tried looking around to see if we could ask but also saw every table had them so thought maybe it was just something nice for the night so we started eating. Then, I noticed we started getting a lot of stares from the wait staff who started whispering, which is when I realized we may have identified ourselves as the latest spud-nappers. Within another minute, a plate of halibut came out. Also strange, we did order halibut but typically we'd expect our salads/smaller dishes to come out first but okay. Before we could take a bite, our waiter came back and swooped that plate up saying "this doesn't belong here" --no apology, no clarification, just poof. We could see the expo getting frustrated, trying to explain the table numbers to the wait staff so maybe it was just a new set of trainees? The table next to us also asked the waiter to hold off on firing the next few plates to give them time to digest, but unfortunately their next plate also came out within 2 minutes lol. I get the frustration, but the full (volume) meltdown that occurred right after just made it uncomfortable for everyone around. Getting to the actual food, we got the stone fruit salad which my husband loved and I thought was pretty good, the ensalata bomba which I really liked, the pork belly skewers which we both liked and the scallop skewers which we both haaaated. They tasted like borderline rotten briny boba, and I had to give mine to my husband to eat because I almost vomited from it and I normally love scallops. Do not get those! We also got the fried chicken and the halibut. The fried chicken was fine but I didn't walk away blown away. It tasted like it really wanted to be like its Japanese cousin karaage, but the breading was too thick and there were chunks that were purely batter. Needed a wedge of lime to brighten things up. The halibut was ok too, we liked the pickled cherries but the whole dish didn't come together in the way we wished the flavors would. Overall, I'd say the food was a 6.5/10 and wait staff confusion was a 4/10. Midway thru our meal our waiter asked if we wanted dessert before we wrapped up and we were confused because we still had half our dishes and he just walked away. Then at the end it took several attempts to flag someone down to pay our bill, which added another 15 minutes next to meltdown Mariah next to us which felt like an eternity. For the amount we spent, I definitely think you could get a better meal elsewhere.

Croissant Breakfast Sandwich
Jim H.

We made a reservation for brunch here at the suggestion of a friend and it is instantly being added to our regular brunch rotation. What a gem! The space is very comfortable. We all commented on the decor, especially the bathrooms. They have both indoor and outdoor (covered) seating. The service was fantastic. Our server and food runners all took great care of us. At the suggestion of our server, we ordered many things and at family style. It was really great to try so many items on the menu. Each dish was better than the next. There was no bad bite, everything was so delicious. The standouts were the stuffed French toast and the breakfast quesadilla. I'm already excited to go back!

Lena C.

Such good service and amazing food! We started with the doughnut tower and ordered to share for the table. Loved that there is outside seating. The hash browns are a must, everything we ate was amazing and I can't wait to go back and try more of the menu!

Crudite and pesto tagliatelle
Maddie J.

The service was great and all the food was very delicious! Notes: -The ambiance was extremely noisy not sure if it's always this way but was kind of difficult to have a table convo. -We ordered everything to be shared with our table which was fun! It's like a tapas style almost so pretty small portions for everything -Everything was so good only thing I wasn't super thrilled about was the wagyu came with a gravy all over it and I wish it had been on the side. IMO it took away from the quality of the meat. - everything we ordered: Potato fingerlings, Caesar broccoli, scallop and pork skewers, crudo, crudite, wagyu, pesto tagliatelle - they were out of two small dishes we wanted to order but we did go around 8:45pm so kind of understandable Overall price for those things for 5 people (+6 drinks) was around $350. Pretty pricey for the amount of food but the quality of the food was very good!

Eggs Benedict & Breakfast Sandwich
Jamie H.

Since we had been to the Love Shack before we knew we wanted to try brunch at G-Love as soon as they announced it and finally got the opportunity to. While we couldn't get a reservation we decided to just head down and see if we could get a table for three. They were able to seat us no problem. The waitress explained that everything is intended to be shareable so we ordered the croissant breakfast sandwich and eggs Benedict!! They were both amazing and the flavors were excellent. It's the cutest spot with great covered outdoor seating! Highly recommend!!

Sue M.

O...M...G, I think i'm in love with G-Love. It's been 4 years and this may have even been better than the 5 stars I gave it 4 years ago. The folks who work at and operate this establishment, and the Love Shack next door, are simply masterminds. I feel like I'm entering a love fest, greeted by the friendliest of people and served with excellence by several staff members. A big shout out to Tyler who made us feel like family and served us from start to finish with efficiency, kindness, and exceptional care. From the moment you enter G-Love, you feel like you chose the right spot to celebrate life, a moment, or to spend time with family and friends. The drink menu: why is everything so enticing? I can hold my liquor, but not well enough to try all the things that tempted me. Luckily we love sharing and getting tastes of one another's libations. Here goes: We started with The Cecilia, The Princess Peach, and a Matchstick Martini, as well as a Diet Coke for the responsible one at the table. Even the taste of the Diet Coke is elevated, or was that just me? Maybe it was the eco-friendly straw... For food, please don't judge. I live in LA and when I come here, I feel like I may not get another opportunity to come back so I need to try it all. Is that gluttony or wonderful gastronomique decision making? 1. The Crusty Avocado - crusted with coco-blackspice seeds, drizzled with Yuzu and lemon, filled with delightful Ahi Tuna, and a bit of caviar. 2. Fingerling Potatoes - Don't pass these little gems up, as well as the delightful sauces they are served with. A must. 3. Focaccia di Formaggio - couldn't just order one for the table, we needed 2, and it still felt like we could have devoured more. Just kidding, carry on. 4. Broccoli Caeser - traditional with some parmesan and breadcrumbs, but the miso caesar dressing and lemon make it unique and delicious. 5. Garden Peas - I LOVE THIS, did I have to share... YES. served with a citrus yogurt, a macadamia nut pesto, and schmaltz. Get the PEAS says me never, but I do now. 6. Crunchmaster Crisp - maybe my favorite, still up for debate. Charred cabbage, crispy shallots and garlic (already a fan), hazelnuts, apples and Kel's onions. Do not miss this. 7. Hamachi Crudo - This is one of my absolutes, hands down, delicious dishes that shouldn't be overlooked. Divine pieces of sliced hamachi crudo, with a coconut cream and some other delicious things that I can't remember. I blame it on Cecilia. 8. Carrots and Citrus - Not only was this beautiful, it was another one of the dishes that I wished didn't end. Brown butter, pistachio, chili crunch, Tom Kha Vinaigrette. Garrett, where are you so that I can hug you for this dish? 9. Asparagus a la Plancha - fiddleheads, miso-lemon hollandaise, egg yolk, and crispy potato. And you thought this was ironed asparagus. Guess again. Delicious. 10. McFarland Springs Trout - perfectly cooked trout, with smoked buttermilk, cilantro puree, garnished with arugula radish salad. 11. Spring Tagliatelle - served with a broccoli dill pesto, garlic confit, pancetta, and fried anchovy breadcrumbs. You had me at anchovy. 12. Fried Chicken - finger lickin good, truly. No need for the Colonel to get worried, as this fried chicken is in another category. Superb. 13. Pork belly skewers & Scallop Skewers - tasty small bites of perfection. Don't pass these up. How many of us are dining you ask? Five. Shhhhhhh,. Dessert? Really, YES. Since there were 5 of us, we got all three. Of course we did. 1. Milk Chocolate: butterscotch, baby popcorn and honeycomb. 2. Whip-a-licious: Passion fruit curd, lime meringue, coconut crack. 3. Golden Cloud: Golden milk sorbet, cardamom, masala, honey caviar, and chamomile. My family says: 5***** to all, I simply couldn't. Thank you G-Love and staff for making my last night in Portland with our family so memorable. From the welcoming to the departure, this is etched in my heart and mind as an all time favorite experience. Tyler, you are amazing. Thank you for your service and kindness. Garrett, you have a great thing going on. Congratulations for choosing wonderful staff to serve your exceptional food and drinks. In a world where you can go anywhere, folks should go here (and The Love Shack). I can't express my appreciation enough for this amazing and memorable experience.

Table set up outside patio
Joelle L.

Hayden was in charge of my parties reservation, it was a big reservation for 14. We initially got the offer to have a separate room for it, which was nice, but we opted for the patio because of how beautiful it is in the spring. We decided to visit to host our friend's baby shower brunch, and it was the best decision we could have made. The table was set up with flowers, but they allowed us to add our own vases too. We arrived a bit early to set up, but even with 14 guests they were able to set up our table at the perfect time. Hayden took our drinks order, helped us move gifts and bags we brought, helped organize the tables for ease of photos and movement, and was overall just a wonderful service host for our section. We honestly could not have gotten any luckier with service. For food, I ordered the Ensalata Bomba to share with my partner, and the Stuffed French Toast to share with the table. Everyone agreed that the salad was incredible, and all the other food on the table was so fresh and delicious. It was all plated nicely and was all very easy to share! Most of the table got coffees which were all sooo good, and I got a hugo spritz which tasted like a fresh cucumber spritz. We would absolutely return to G-Love, the service, food, vibe, and drinks were all great. Perfect for groups, brunch, families, you name it. Thank you to G-Love for making our baby shower brunch so special

Quesadilla
Gretchen G.

With so many options in Portland an establishment needs to go the extra mile to stand out. G-Love stands out! The fresh ingredients are plated with care and what they've done with the spices is really tasty. Our waitress was so kind and the interior was both open and bright.

Brian L.

I cannot give this place enough wows. Cocktails were incredible and every dish that our server brought out was undeniably one of the best things I've ever eaten. They took a lot of care to provide. I appealing dishes that then were elevated by their flavor profiles. I'm still full from last night.

Roya B.

Came here for an anniversary dinner. Reservations were easy to get a couple days in advance. Ambiance is fresh, modern, light. They also have a great outdoor, heated and covered patio. We sat at a two top near the exposed kitchen and got to see some of the chefs' handiwork. Service was great. Our server was friendly, available and not pushy. We ordered a la carte as we had specific dishes we wanted to make sure we tried. We ordered the albacore and steak skewers, crusty avocado, fingerling potatoes, crunchmaster crisp salad, a duck large plate and hamachi Kama (both no longer on the menu). The only disappointment was the hamachi Kama. The server had recommended this over the salmon entree, as it was more unique.. but we did not enjoy the taste. Everything else was tasty, and larger than we anticipated. My favorite was probably the avocado, and my husband's favorite was the duck. We left pleasantly full.

Ube latte
Laura C.

Went back 3/29 to try their new brunch menu. First of all the coffee was delicious. I ordered the iced ube latte and loved it! The hot pistachio latte was also very good. Will be coming back to get the coffee to go forsure. For food we ordered the patatas bravas, which were delicious and had great sauce. The Benedict was average. Also came with plain potatoes so maybe wouldn't have also gotten the patatas bravas if knew but they were good so whatever. Ordered the stuffed French toast and loved that, would get that again forsure.

The Crusty Avocado
Hannah G.

I really enjoyed this place- superb date night spot! The food was great, so were the mocktails; definitely want to come back to try the REAL drinks though LOL. I wasn't super impressed with the desserts, but that's more because it wasn't really my palate taste, however, I can see how others would enjoy them. I did love the s'mores bites that the chef sent out, those were AMAZING. I can't wait to come back to try more menu items, everyone was so friendly, love love love!

Steve A.

In NW Portland and craving tapas? Definitely check out G-Love. This was my first visit and I was pleasantly surprised by what came out of the kitchen -- each dish somehow topped the last. Friendly staff, casual seating, and easy street parking make it an easy choice. Overall, a great spot to relax and enjoy some seriously tasty small plates. Enjoy!

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Ask the Community - G-Love

Is the patio warm enough to comfortably dine during the coldest/wettest winter months?

Yes. They have see through tarp to block out the winds and also have heaters on as well

Is there decent air flow on the patio?

Patio has great ventilation and tables well spaced apart

Is the patio heated?

Yes they have heaters but remember to dress in layers so you stay woosy-cozy

Are there vegan options?

Yes! I know the soup we had was vegan and a few of the vegetable dishes

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