Went to Davenport to celebrate a milestone birthday. I had heard very good things about the…read morerestaurant, and was really looking forward to a stellar meal. The interior is unassuming, Noise level was moderate. Service was competent but lacking any personality - the word perfunctory comes to mind. My partner and I were both completely underwhelmed by the food. Her salad was one note vinegar dominated. My salad wasn't as bad, but for some reason the dressing was placed under the salad, and I'd eaten a third of the very bland salad before I discovered it. The entrees were also pretty charmless. Nothing stood out, and it was overall a disappointing dining experience.

I've been wanting to come here for years and finally decided to seize the day. I'm so glad I did!…read more I had the baguette, Radicchio salad, Halibut, and desert. Everything was fabulous. Flavors in the Halibut were amazing! Space is cozy, simple, elegant and very comfortable. Lot's of wood accents. Service was excellent. Places like this are what taught me how much flavor food can have and turned me into a Foodie. My list of favorites in PDX now has a new entry! Can't wait to go back!

Nice venue, people watching is fun too…read more The food was tasty and well presented, my slight issue is with portion sizes of some of the dishes - the pork chops were huge, and the cheesecake was so tall there was snow on the top. Staff were helpful and friendly. Extensive wine choices, maybe I'll be back one day to order the $1200 bottle of red.

Five of us visited Serratto for dinner. We ordered a Caesar salad, rigatoni, papparedelle, leg of…read morelamb, and ravioli. All were perfectly prepared and delicious. For dessert, we had the NY cheesecake and a chocolate crumble. Delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful. The restaurant, while full, was quiet enough to encourage conversation.

Best meal of our lives…read more My husband and I decided to try our first "Chef's Tasting Menu" experience here at Le Pigeon for our Wedding Anniversary. There are 5 courses, with a 6th extra dessert, and a 7th course for $30 more. We asked for all 7 because everything on the menu sounded good and I was worried I would still be hungry afterwards. We opted for the selected wine pairing and took a 20 minute walk around the block before driving. The wine was amazing, so we're glad we chose that option. We definitely want to try the non-alcoholic pairing next time, now that we know we can trust their expertly curated selections to be exceptional. We were surprised: 1) that in addition to the 7 items we were also served an amuse-bouche, Ken's Artisan bread with garlic confit, and a chocolate truffle made in house with the check (so many additions!) 2) that the staff gave us new, clean silverware with every dish (fancy!) 3) that each staff member was knowledgeable about every item served. We were really impressed with the attention to detail, knowledge, care, pride, and service. I was speechless when tasting the seared foie gras with the hint of salt on top. My husband could taste the glaze that had been brushed onto the duck tornado. The profiterole was mind blowing. 11/ 10 would recommend for anyone that can afford this experience.

My first tasting menu, and what an introduction. Every course felt thoughtful, surprising, and…read morebeautifully executed. We added the supplement and wine pairings, absolutely worth it. While the foie gras didn't quite land for me (likely a reflection of my unsophisticated palate more than the dish itself) it was still an experience I'm glad I had. If one feedback, I had way less sauce on my lamb than my dinner partner and it was really yummy sauce. The service was exceptional. The staff were expert conversationalists who struck the perfect balance of knowledge and warmth and enthusiasm... making it feel completely okay to be excited, curious and new to this kind of dining. The blackberry mousse with ice cream. Crying with joy! It was so extraordinary it sparked conversation among neighboring tables. Every detail felt intentional, even the cutlery. It was exciting and really cool and humbling, all at once. I arrived feeling a little out of my depth and left completely enchanted. For what it's worth, 10 outta10 recommend.

Posted a couple of reviews here, always 5-STAR. One of my favorite local bar/restaurants anywhere…read more When I'm in Portland I only go here. If you're downtown it's a must, skip all the other places, try Higgins first. If you don't like bars, they have a separate and divided dining room, actually multiple mini dining rooms. So tried something I've never heard of before, it was on special. Pan Fried Oregon Razor Clams. This was so incredibly good. They are pounded flat and obviously pan fried, lightly. It was prepared with a Garlic Cilantro Yogurt, Coccus, and leafy spouting Broccoli and Carrots. The flavor of the yogurt was incredibly addictive. Starter was a house salad - leafy greens, add blue cheese crumbles. Another fantastic discovery - the Razor Clams. Nice work Higgins!

On a recent trip to Portland I found myself at Higgins for dinner…read more Old world charm - I sat in the homey lounge enjoying the mahogany paneling, wood booths and ambient lighting. Places like this are hard to find; Higgins harkens back to a time when dining was an experience. I had the grass fed beef burger - with the simple salad. The salad's hazelnuts were a nice touch.

Wow. I came here with some girlfriends for dining month and I'll definitely be returning and…read moreincorporating this into restaurants I recommend to friends in town. Hospitality: amazing Ambiance: cozy corner restaurant that instantly feels warm when you enter. You'll witness at least one hug (I saw two!) The set menu for dining month has two options for course 1 and 2, and then a dessert. My favorite was the Nuestra Ensaladilla Rusa with albacore tuna conserva, albacore tataki, confit potatoes, carrots, mayo, and tobiko. This was basically a main course for me and I only finished half the 2nd and my dessert. All very delicious.

Had a great time on a Saturday night--they were able to squeeze us in without reservations, but it…read morewas crowded, so I definitely recommend them. Generous pours of sangria. We came for the gazpacho during peak tomato seasons and it did not disappoint! Swordfish skewers were well grilled but extremely salty, even without the sauce. Leave room for the cheesecake!

Wonderful food, wonderful service, wonderful ambience, lovely neighborhood…read more Seriously, the food is to die for. You have to try this place.. Kurdish and Turkish. One of the appetizers was this mix of yogurt and carrots and I don't know what but it was incredible.

I was checking out friends' reviews on Yelp, and came across a review of Chef Agir Restaurant Bar…read more My friend gave a glowing review and I zoomed in on a couple of pictures. On a picture of the menu, I saw that there were quite a few items that were vegan. The description of the food sounded delicious! I instantly wanted to check this Turkish restaurant out! I also immediately thought of friends that lived in the neighborhood! I messaged my friends telling them I wanted to try this place out. Now, most of my friends have busy schedules, so it takes quite a while to coordinate. As luck would have it, 3 of us were available this very day! We arranged to meet at 1:15ish. While waiting for my friends, I got some complimentary Turkish tea, it was quite good. Then I put in an order for the appetizer sampler plate. The order arrived just as my friends did. They actually walked to the restaurant. The appetizer sampler consisted of Ezme, Tarator, Muhammara and Eggplant salad. Three of the four items were vegan the Tarator contained yogurt. My favorite was the Muhammara. My friends enjoyed the shared appetizer. It came with pita bread, and when the basket was emptied, we were asked if we wanted more. For my entree, I ordered the vegan Tantuni wrap with oyster mushrooms. The flavor was outstanding! My friends were both loving what they ordered. A friend also got the turnip juice. Said it was an interesting flavor, was not expecting that. The ambiance was casual but inviting. The service was quick and friendly. Food was delicious! I definitely plan on coming back again!

Love the transformation of the space from the former Bollywood Theater. It's large and spacious,…read morewith plenty of seating inside and there's also a nice patio with lots of covered outdoor seating. The restaurant format is counter service. You order at the counter, take a number, and they'll bring your food and drinks to your table. The servers come back and refill waters, and clear your table. In addition to pastas, they've got a delicious focaccia and I loved the Manila clams. When you walk in, there's an Italian market with wines, cheeses, fresh pastas, tinned fish, olives and olive oil, and more delicious artisan food items to take home. Everything you need for a picnic or date night at home. I came here with a group of girlfriends, but also saw lots of families here so it's definitely very family-friendly. A fun spot in SE! I look forward to coming back and trying more of the menu.

This was a "one and done" experience for me. We paid $100 for 2 pasta dishes and 2 glasses of wine…read more+ 20% tip at a counter service restaurant where you order and take a number to your table. Extremely overpriced IMO. They don't offer complimentary bread like many other Italian restaurants at this price point. The ambience was lacking. It was around 8pm on a Saturday night in May and they had all the doors wide open so it was freezing inside the restaurant. The service was a bit cold as well. The food took a while (about 25 minutes). We ordered the parpadelle with beef short rib ragu and that was the better dish. The noodles were perfectly cooked Al dente and the sauce was tasty. It was a small dish for $26. The lasagna was terrible. It was a tiny piece for over $20 and the top layer of pasta was burnt to a crisp. There wasn't much to it in terms of ingredients or flavor. A few shavings of cheese on top and tiny mushrooms and some lemon. Totally underwhelming and possibly the worst lasagna of my life (including microwave lasagna). The nail in its coffin was when we hit the end of our wine glass we realized the server poured a huge amount of sediment. I'd let is slide as an accident if it was just 1 of us who got done dirty like this but we BOTH got a giant mouthful of sediment at the end lol. For $15 and $16 a glass I don't want to choke on old wine skin at the end.

We had an incredible dinner at VYA! The restaurant specializes in Spanish food. The restaurant has…read morea lively and inviting atmosphere. The restaurant is on a busy street so parking can be limited. The seafood paella was the star of the meal. Well, it was the only thing we ordered and it was perfect for two! Heads up: Order the paella as soon as you sit down since it takes a while to prepare. Trust me, it is 100% worth the wait. Honestly, the best paella I've ever had. We also had white wine and white sangria, and both were fabulous. Our waiter was highly attentive throughout the evening. We arrived around 7:00 p.m. and ended up staying until closing because we were having such a great time. Such a memorable meal and experience. We'll definitely be back!

A bunch of girls and I celebrated my oldest sister's birthday here. Through word of mouth, this was…read morethe latest and greatest for Spanish tapas. It was a little difficult to find and parking was limited. The dark street was not lit well, and the restaurant was hidden on the corner. Upon entering, there were two levels. It was hustling and bustling. Every seat was taken. Our table did not have enough chairs despite us reserving ahead of time. They were only able to precure one extra chair so we had to get cozy in our booth. We ended up going with the chef's choice. For starters, we had the cheese plate, the pan, potatoes bravas, and oxtail empanada. All of the food was decent. The empanada was probably the best choice amongst all the tapas we had. It was rich, savory, and beefy. The exterior was not too thick or thin and had a gorgeous crunch to it. Even though it was just slightly warm by the time we dug in, the empanada held well. We got both versions of the paella for our table. Both were hot off the press, and quite tender. The vegan one to my surprise, was actually the favored out of the two. The mushrooms and shitake dashi had a really nice umami flavor. As far as service went, it was very hit or miss. Descriptions of the plates were excellent. But our plates kept pilling up and spilling over, even when empty. Our waters were never filled up. They just seemed super busy. Also my younger sister brought it a cake but was not notified about the steep cake cutting fee of $30. We only discovered the cost when the bill was given to us. Overall it was fine. I would not to go out of my way to eat here again per se. If I were in the area, I might consider it.