Great find!!! We live in the neighborhood; thought we'd give it a try even though not staying at…read morethe hotel. The cedar plank salmon was perfectly cooked and the steak salad also delicious with fresh arugula, well balanced dressing, and the steak cooked the way I like it. The service was pleasant and responsive.

Given the name, I was half afraid I'd be walking into a blacksmithing shop, but the sorta cozy,…read morekinda refined space calmed me down quickly. It's basically the Silver Cloud hotel restaurant, tucked off to the side of the lobby, but even though it's small it's laid out well enough that you don't feel that way. My chipper waitress was instantly welcoming, hooking me up with water and vino pronto, and those garlic fries were perfectly thin and crispy and hella garlicky- just the way I like em. I'll have to come vs k and try their real food and happy hour menu, which looks legit.

Bar West feels like a slice of California tucked into Portland. The atmosphere is effortlessly…read morecool, the location is in the Pearl, and the food was amazing! We stopped in after work for dinner, and it ended up being the perfect place to unwind with the girls. It was packed on a Friday night, staff was super friendly and got us seated quickly at the bar area. Looking around, a lot of people were here on a date - which I can see why, this would be such a cute spot for a date too! One of the cutest underrated restaurants in PDX.

What a lovely spot for brunch! My partner and I stopped in here while walking up and down 23rd and…read more21st. The interior is attractive and very modern, and there is a large covered and heated patio if you prefer to sit outside (we did). The service was a little bit slow, but not egregious and the server was very friendly. The menu is not extensive, but it has good variety and everything on it looked excellent. All of their ingredients seem high-quality, and they have a number of gluten-free and vegetarian offerings. I ended up getting the eggs benedict, which came with a little salad. The salad was fresh, not wilted, and came with a light vinaigrette. The eggs benedict was absolutely stellar-- perfectly poached eggs, creamy hollandaise, and grilled halloumi to give some well-received brine to the bite, all atop an english muffin. For the price point and the quality, the portions are good. My one wish was that I could have subbed my salad for some of their potatoes! My partner got the pork belly hash, and thought that the potatoes were cooked perfectly-- crispy and well-seasoned. He did notice that there were only a few pieces of pork in the dish, but we chalked this up to the ingredient quality. We ended up staying for Happy Hour, which was fun! We got the fries with garlic aioli (so good!) and I ordered their daily cocktail special, a margarita. They gave me a good, heavy, pour, which is always appreciated. Great brunch spot if you want to go somewhere a little chic.

Had the pleasure of meeting Asha and Evyn (who's got jokes). Both bartenders were amazing and…read moredescribing the drinks and processes. Enjoyed myself the GS and cross currents. GS was nice and refreshing with the aroma of the cucumber with each sip. The cross currents is a fun drink to sip on with the sugared rim. Will be back to try other drinks soon :)

Hidden small bar that has a nice and dark ambiance inside! I can see this being a great spot for a…read moredate. There are Vietnamese foods on the menu and some Vietnamese inspired drinks on the menu. Got to try it two times and it was good. There is a bathroom within the establishment, so for my girlies that tend to need to pee after drinking they got you! I got to try the fried tofu and it was nice and crispy. I got to try a surprise specialty drink that the server recommended and it was a nice and sweet cocktail.

Our first time here. Stopped in for pre-drinks before going out for the night. Drinks were yummy…read more Our server was great! The ambiance is chill, very modern 70s retro kinda vibe. I'll be back to try their food.

Came here for drinks…read more Pros Great selection of drinks and almost all of them can be made spirit free A decent selection of alcohol free drinks Enjoyed our drinks Good service Cons: Guacamole with peanuts, blue corn chips and plantain chips fell flat. The guac itself just didn't taste good to me. I'm an adventurous eater and like new things, but the peanuts on top of the guac didn't do anything for me. The Corn chips were crispy when bitten into, but very hard and chewy afterwards. I wouldn't seek coming really like to come back and try other food.

Good vibes, good drinks. Been here a few times now and look forward to trying something new each…read moretime. The menu is refreshed often, and there's always a variety of sweet, fruity, or spirit forward cocktails.

Plenty of seating for smaller groups. Strong drinks and nice selection. Convenient locationread more

My friend and I stopped by Phuket Cafe on a whim for dinner on a Tuesday night. I was genuinely…read moresurprised to see a Thai-inspired paella on the menu, and of course I had to order it! It was incredibly flavorful, hearty, and easily big enough to share. Honestly, if I went back, I'd probably just order the paella and skip the extra appetizers as the paella was filling. The menu is very family-style friendly, making it easy to share a few dishes with the table. There was plenty of seating, we were seated quickly and the food came out fast too. If the Thai paella catches your eye, do yourself a favor and order it - you won't regret it.

Love this place, creative delicious menu. Busy, but not overly so…read more The non-Proof cocktail (included "Wednesday" in the name) is a winner. Tried two new dishes today, Pad See Ew and Pork Fried Rice, both were above average. And reordered those delicious potatoes. Service was very friendly and fast.

This was me second time here and a different season so the menu changed. I had the whole pan fried…read moreriver trout and it was delicious, deboned nicely and light. The butter, garlic polenta was lovely, rich buttery and garlicy. Overall the meal was really nice but the trout was outstanding, fresh, flakey, moist and mild. cooked perfectly, please order this if you eat here

Fireside sits on a busy corner on NW 23rd. There's outdoor seating, so like many places in…read morePortland, well-behaved dogs are welcome. What sets Fireside apart is their servers. They are genuinely happy. I've been here maybe a dozen times in the last two years, and the serving crew is always top notch. The cocktails are consistently great too. So, that goes a long way for repeat business! The food is usually excellent, and a recent brunch was outstanding (see pics). Occasionally, there has been a near miss with too much salt on the Brussels sprouts or other minor infraction like that. All in all, it has displaced Serrato as my "go to" to meet up with friends. I've only eaten outside, so I have no idea what the inside experience is like. Outside, it's a sheltered patio with heaters if needed and a few small tables against the building as well. Bonus for this area in general is that it's a great place to walk around and window shop, and it's relatively close to the Japanese and Rose Gardens (by car).

Love Shack is so so cutesy! From the owners that brought you G-love next door comes the perfect…read moreaddition to the Pearl district. It's especially great for date night or a fun girls' night out. If you plan on coming, definitely make a reservation because seating is limited and it fills up quickly! The experience is what makes this place so special. They roll around little carts, almost dim sum style, with fun bites and drinks like mini cocktail drinks like an espresso martini, oysters, tacos, and desserts. It's such a unique concept and always a hit when I bring friends here. The space is cozy with an elevated tiki-inspired vibe, and they recently added a nice outdoor patio. It's a little on the pricey side, but you're paying for the atmosphere and experience, and I think it's worth it! The staff are always warm and upfront about wait times, so if you don't have a reservation, be prepared to wait.

I've already referenced the B-52s in the past and "bang, bang, bang, on the door baby" but instead…read morejust hop on over to The Love Shack for a welcoming experience and lovely environment to enjoy your hand shaken, stirred, or frozen drinks. The food is exceptional with varying small bites to share. On this quick visit we just had frozen slushies after a wonderful dinner at their sister restaurant next door, G-Love. If you read that review I'm sure you are wondering how and why we would still visit another establishment. I'll tell you why. If you are in the area, you must stop by The Love Shack and visit Quintin, the mastermind behind the bar while managing a crew who truly cares about your dining experience. In a world where you can go anywhere, go here!