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.

My wife picked up food from this location yesterday, June 15th. While she was there, another person…read morecollecting her order shouted at the staff. I have strong opinions about your conduct, most of which I cannot express here. I will state this: Do not arrive in our town and treat our residents that way. And I recognize you are not local, since no one here behaves like that. You are fortunate I was not present, because I would have called out your entitled behavior. I have no problems unleashing on people acting belligerently. As always, our food was excellent. That entitled, petulant individual can eff all the way off.

I am looking back at my pictures from visiting Portland and feeling sad because I miss Grassa!!!…read moreThis handmade pasta is so delicious. The texture of the noodles is perfect and the flavor pairings are divine. If you try anything from here please try the Pork Belly Mac & Cheese. trust me Service is great, restaurant is clean, and lots of indoor/outdoor seating.

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

What a great lunch! I brought a large group in and the team totally delivered! The service was…read moreawesome! They took our orders fast and the food was out before we knew it. I got the smash burger and it was delicious! Cooked perfectly and seasoned well. The bun and toppings were nice and fresh. I am looking forward to coming back! Great service, great food!

My first time dining at Besaws and I'm so glad we went!…read more I'll start with the one challenge -- parking. The location in NW is fairly easy to get to, but as with most of that area, parking can take a hot minute. Definitely give yourself extra time if you have reservations. Now for the good stuff... oh my gosh, the FOOD. Incredible. The menu is packed with amazing options, and everything we tried was delicious. We ordered the Dungeness crab Benedict -- such a healthy portion of fresh crab with bright, fresh flavors. And the crispy potatoes on the side? OMG. I could eat an entire bowl of those by myself. We also shared the avocado toast (fresh and flavorful), the chicken and waffles (come hungry -- this one is a beast in the best way), and the chilaquiles -- savory, perfectly sauced, and oh-so-delicious. They seated us quickly for our reservation, and the service was excellent. Mohammad gave great suggestions and helpful insights into their favorites on the menu, which made the experience even better. I can't wait to go back and share these delicious flavors with more friends and family!

My husband and I took two relatives to brunch yesturday, April 29th…read more we were seated quickly, but sat there for a long time before anyone came to our table. We finally flagged our waiter down and he took our order. The menu stated that the omelettes were all made with 4 eggs and comes with cottage potatoes, so we decided to split the meat lovers omelette and ordered a biscuit aswell. when our food arrived, the omelette was very small (smaller than any omelette I've seen, so splitting it gave us maybe 2-3 mouthfuls each) the potatoes were almost hard, like they were made up hours ago and have been sitting warming until serverd. inside the omelette, the meat was dry and crumbly, again, like it was reheated not freshly cooked. with a sprinkle of cheese on top. The biscuit was cut in half and looked grilled. it was black on the bottom and hard. This was literally the worst breakfast i've had. One other person in our party ordered the crab eggs benedict, they said it was good, but hardly any crab on it for $29.00 potatoes were the same as ours. The other person in our party orderd the Shakshuka and loved it. So to sum this up, why send out food that is not up to par, things should be made to order, it just felt like everything was just reheated food. so disappointing considering three mains, one coffee and one drink came to almost $95.00 and most of it was not good.

We stopped in for dessert after an evening elsewhere in Portland. The parking lot had space and was…read moreFILLED with fragrant jasmine flowers. We were seated immediately, but waited a short while for our order to be taken. They seemed quite busy. The dessert menu takes up a whole page. You can see many items in the front case when you walk in. There were at least 10 gluten free options, all clearly marked on the menu. All looked delicious and the decision was difficult for once. My dad had the mango black tea panna cotta and I went for the raspberry gateau. The panna cotta had great flavor. Subtle on the tea, strong with the mango. A generous portion but light enough that it could be finished. The raspberry gateau was rich and chocolatey. The raspberries were a necessity to add dimension to the dish. I recommend this location for celebrations, evenings out, or for a sweet treat just because. Everything is clean and it feels fancy and special without being overly exclusive. This location is right on NW 23rd and would make a great stop before, during, or after a day of shopping.

First time here, and I had no idea how popular this spot was! We went around 8 PM and the…read morerestaurant was packed to the brim. Luckily, our group of five didn't have to wait too long before getting seated. We all ordered different desserts so we could try a variety of things. The crème brûlée was really good, super creamy and definitely one of my favorites. The boccone dolce was a meringue based dessert, which unfortunately wasn't really my thing. The Passion dessert was yummy with a nice sour tang to it. We also tried the triple chocolate cake, which was very rich, dark, and sweet. If you're a huge chocolate lover, this might be the perfect dessert for you. We ordered an affogato as well, and their vanilla ice cream was so good! One thing I didn't get to try was the raspberry matcha cloud, but it looked really good and I think my friend enjoyed it. Overall, I can definitely see why this place is so well known and popular. I'm not sure if it's somewhere I would personally go out of my way to come back to, but it was still a fun experience and worth trying at least once.

We visited during Happy Hour and immediately noted that Jo Bar and Rotisserie is warm and…read morewelcoming. The restaurant is clean with a muted, cozy aesthetic featuring large windows that offer light and a good view of what's happening outside. *They also offer outdoor dining. For appetizers, we ordered the crostini with cheese fondue. Our mains; consisted of a cheeseburger with fries, and Mr. Wonderful dined on the Carnitas tacos. Everything was delicious.

I came here to see a local jazz trio play, and was VERY impressed with the food, the service, the…read moreambiance, and the general vibe. I liked it so much that I came here again with friends a very short time after my first visit (and we saw a much larger jazz band). Jo Bar is physically attached to Papa Haydn, and is under the same ownership. Despite this, Jo Bar has its own food menu, but both share the same dessert menu. This means that you can get any of Papa Haydn's legendary desserts here. I made a reservation ahead of time, and was seated at the best table in the house for seeing the bands perform. The space is small, so some of the band will invariably be tucked in the area next to the entrance door, so be aware of this. It wasn't a huge detriment, but can be depending on where you're specifically seated. The only negative is that finding parking is a real chore. There is street parking, but most streets are very full in the evenings. I wound up parking in a parking garage several blocks away. I'm really looking forward to my next visit. Jo Bar is a GREAT place to enjoy great live music, GREAT food, GREAT service, and truly spectacular dessert.

If efficiency and good beer had a very cool, well-designed child, it would be Breakside Brewery…read moreSlabtown. This place somehow manages to feel laid-back and dialed-in at the same time. The standout feature for me was the QR code ordering system: scan, order, and close out your tab whenever you're ready, all from your phone. In a busy restaurant, this feels less like a gimmick and more like a small act of genius. No awkward eye contact trying to flag someone down, no waiting to pay while mentally calculating how close you are to just leaving cash and hoping for the best. That said, if you're not in the mood to embrace your phone as your server, the traditional route is still there. You can walk up to the bar or catch one of the servers floating around. It's a smart setup that solves the "we're busy and maybe a little understaffed" problem without making it your problem. Food-wise, I went with the meatball sub (on special). Handmade pork and beef meatballs, clearly done by someone who knows what they're doing, and the kind of sandwich that requires both commitment and a few extra napkins. No regrets. I paired it with the Breakside Pilsner, which landed comfortably on the higher end of "good"Not life-changing, but absolutely something you'd order again without hesitation, especially if you're settling in for a while. Overall, it's a place that feels like it understands how people actually want to eat and drink right now. Efficient without being cold, flexible without being chaotic, and just cool enough to make you feel like you picked the right spot.

The whole experience felt like everyone working there would rather be anywhere else, and honestly,…read moreafter eating there, I felt the same way. The burgers were massively overpriced for what they were. We sent the first one back for being overcooked and they replaced it with another overcooked, underwhelming burger and nowhere close to worth the price. To make it worse, fries are extra, condiments are extra $$, which feels ridiculous when you are already paying premium prices for a very average burger. Overpriced food and nickel-and-diming for sides. I would not go back.

Love this place!! The raviolis are always delish and their cocktails are on point. It's hidden…read moreaway but you need to find it!!

This was our last-minute choice for dinner on Valentine's Day, and since we didn't have…read morereservations ,We were quoted a 20-minute wait, which ended up being a little longer, but we were eventually seated and attended to. The place is decorated eclectically, with a mix of seating styles--from couches and bar seating to smaller and larger tables. The vibe feels like a blend of old-school charm and something more modern. I started with a cocktail from the menu, while my husband ordered a drink based on the server's recommendation. Unfortunately, the drink didn't taste good, and the staff did replace it for him. Since we had already spent quite some time waiting, we decided to skip appetizers and go straight to the mains. I ordered the prawn Alfredo along with a fennel citrus salad, and my husband had the Pasta El Burrina. The food tasted fantastic. The service was a bit spotty, which I'm willing to attribute to it being an unusually busy night. A few times it felt like our orders were forgotten, and we had to remind them multiple times for the bill. The place is alright,but I am not in a rush to come back anytime soon.