Went to threshold brewing off SE Stark. Didn't have a beer.didnt have water…read more Had gris gris Gumbo and the bread that was served with it. Nothing else. Used the utensils gris gris provided. Within two hours of getting home. Had stomach upset. Then diarrhea. Then vomited all the gumbo up. They need to know to use fresh ingredients and bring food up to temperature. Would go to threshold brewing again, but would never trust the food from guest cooks. Waste of money and ruined my evening. How Sad.

Gris Gris Kitchen makes the most sublime and delicious food. Authentic Louisianan flavors…read more Reasonable prices, excellent quality.

Googling for a hot new restaurant and I stumbled upon Wolf and I am so glad the fates led me here…read more Was able to make reservations via Opentable. Reservation confirmation said, that door opens at 6:30pm and dinner service starts at 7pm. Phew, I'm sometimes bad with predicting the traffic patterns, so that gives you a little cushion. AND I arrived at 6:30pm on the dot. Ha! Plenty of street parking, but I wasn't sure I was in the right place since there was no sign. But, the building's number is clearly marked. So I stepped inside. There was music playing from the back of the building and I just kept moving towards the music. After 2 doorways, my husband remarked it was like we were entering a speakeasy. We stepped into a living room and proceeded through another doorway to find an open kitchen and jaw dropping red alder dining table. Standing in the kitchen was Chef Riley Eckersley and he greeted us like we were old friends. He had a couple of cocktails ready to pour and explained his concept of his place that has only been open for 3 weeks. Imagine an intimate dinner party (6 guests the night I was there) gathering for conversation while being taken on a culinary journey around Oregon. Throughout the evening, every detail was carefully curated, from the ingredients (from the coast to the mountains, he covered every corner), to the plating, music, and drinks (everything from mezcal, sake, orange wine, etc). The whole experience lasts 2 1/2-3 hours and I enjoyed every minute. I will certainly return as the menu changes with the seasons of Oregon. We began the evening as strangers, and ended as close friends.

Everything from arrival through departure was amazing at every step. The welcome cocktail, all ten…read morecourses with pairings, the service, the ambiance. Top notch across the board.

Came in for brunch, the location was quite packed and we waited for ~20 mins before getting seated…read more Our server was friendly and service was relatively quick. We ordered the shrimp and grits, banana foster French toast, with vegan sausage on the side. The food was delicious! The shrimps were plump and the flavors balanced well with the grits. The banana foster French toast was so good, not too sweet but definitely decadent. We also received biscuits with butter and jam, but were way too stuffed to finish it. The serving sizes were quite large. Solid brunch spot, would come again!

This place was packed and for good reason. Got the fried okra to share and omg what a fun snack. It…read morewas crispy and flavorful. The sauce that it comes it, omg i can drink. Loved the combination. The drinks came late which is weird but it was delicious and so refreshing. I got the mule from their cocktails menu. Then got the chicken sandwich as my mail and omg that was a lot of food. The chicken was thinned out and they had some kind of mayo sauce. I got the slaw on the side i don't love all slaw. This was ok. The sandwich for dry at some parts. I used the sauce from okras to dip the sandwich. The fries were the perfect crisp that fries should be. Overall good food and fun brunch spot.

Location is behind a brewery , the ambience is perfectly outside under some shade and the burgers…read moreare really good ! Patty is perfectly balanced with the buns and you can sales eat like 3 they are not in the heavy side so you won't feel sluggish after . The fries are perfect!!!! And you must try the fry sauce on the side !

We stopped by Champs on Saturday to grab lunch after seeing a reel on IG! The food cart is located…read morebehind the cutest brew pub/tap room with tons of outside seating which was perfect for a beautiful 70° day. We ordered a single smash, double smash, fries, fry sauce and a s'mores cookie. Everything was really good and the fries were cooked to perfection. Pro tip...if it's a nice sunny day set that cookie in the sun while you eat your burgers and it warms up really nicely! Staff were super friendly!!!

Thankful we went with WP for our caterer for our wedding. They were super responsive and open to…read moremaking customizations for our menu. Kym and team really took the feedback during out tasting and made adjustments for the second tasting we came in to closer to the date. They were great to work with throughout the process as we finalized other vendors and made adjustments. Thank you to the chefs and you better get the pilsner beef, squash apps, and all their desserts. Everything was a hit at our wedding and no leftovers for our desserts and snacks!

I've been fortunate enough to sample White Pepper's catering menu at several events in Portland…read moreover the last few years. Their food is incredible, but even more so, they really put a lot of love into their plating and presentation. I'm always impressed. I stopped by their public tasting room this evening (they're only open to the public for dinner Thursday evenings) and ordered the black and blue burger and Belgian fries. I'm still thinking about how delicious the burger was several hours later! The $15 burger was served in a basket with a generous portion of seasoned fries. The patty was blackened with a delicious blend of spices, and had the perfect amount of crunch with each bite. The blue cheese, bacon, aioli and arugala didn't overpower the burger - it was the star of the show! But everything combined resulted in the most delicious burger I've ever tasted! Nice work, White Pepper! The folks at White Pepper are always super friendly and accomodating, and their prices are in alignment with what I'd expect to pay elsewhere. The tasting room has a hip and modern vibe, and the folks here really understand lighting! With candlelit tables and moody sconce lighting throughout the space, I really feel comfortable and can lose myself in a delicious meal and great conversation with friends. I may become a Thursday regular!

Located in Lil Dame or the former Beast/Ripe Cooperative space, the interior is a few two or four…read moretops but mostly communal tables - it'll be more awesome once they can use the outdoor dining area, it's pretty cozy in there now with boxes piled by the wall. This is elevated mexican food so you won't find any burritos here and many dishes are seafood, three dishes (empanditas and quesadilla, hongos/mushroom main) provide vegetarian options. The menu is two sections, appetizers to share (most easily shared 2 people per dish as they come with 2 tostaditas) and a shared larger dish section of a protein with accompaniments big enough for 2-4. Order from the wine menu by trusting your waitstaff - you can get half pours to try more from the well curated list. Dishes are flavorful and fun and you'll want to leave no drop of salsa behind.

Those who know... Know…read more We first got to know chef Lauro Romero's work at República, then at La Fondita, which filled a very special place for us as transplants from Mexico who missed the food from home and loved his elevated take on it. This new project replicates the magic but keeps the approachability that we loved so much about La Fondita, this time in an evening format. Expect a family style dinner with Mexican staples like cochinita and carne asada, elevated with exquisite salsas and handmade tortillas that have real nixtamalized heirloom corn. If you don't know what wine to order, ask--and you might get a chance to taste before you commit to the full glass. Or order a half glass and create your own wine pairing menu. You might think that a chef with a heritage like Lauro Romero might break the bank, but you would be wrong. We paid about $120 for multiple courses + desert for two. While I don't have a problem paying top dollar for good food, and Clandestino could easily be that kind of restaurant, I appreciate the philosophy of keeping elevated food relatively affordable. How else are Portlanders going to learn what the real thing tastes like? Of course, there are some small things they are still working out as a new restaurant. I would have liked to see some Mexican wines on the list, and it's unfortunate they only open Monday-Wednesday. But all in good time. Meanwhile, we will be taking advantage of the fact that it's still relatively easy to get a table and sharing this place with people we know will appreciate it for what it is.

Have eaten here for breakfast, and happy hour, and was able to try a lot of different food from…read morehere plus their drinks as well. They are a pretty good hotel restaurant and the oysters were delicious during happy hour. Since we were here for many days we tried almost a lot of their items. I would say the oysters are a must, the drinks are delicious and the crab Benedict was so good! I didn't get to try their dinner menu but I wouldn't be surprised if it was also very good. Service was always friendly and nice! They also have us recommendations for places to check out in Portland!

Don't bother unless you are staying at the hotel and have food & beverage credits. We stayed here…read morethrough the Amex FHR so we got $100 food credits + 20% discount and free breakfast up to $60. Food is good but the Portland food scene is strong so you can get something similar for cheaper and with better service, because the service is terrible here and they do an automatic 22% service charge which is not deserving for the poor service The restaurant has a cozy interior and a beautiful exterior with river views, and we opted indoors as there were mosquitoes outside and we did not bring bug spray. For dinner, we had lobster bisque with sourdough, ahi tostadas, octopus a la plancha, and hazelnut sturgeon with gigantic beans. The lobster bisque was okay, not creamy and felt more like a tomato soup with lobster chunks. Ahi tostadas were incredibly tiny - 3 pieces for $15. The octopus was good but only a few pieces with lots of potatoes inside - again value not there. The sturgeon was delicious but the beans were a bit rough. Decently executed but $44 for this is quite steep. One plus is that we ate right after social hour where hotel guests get free small bites and various wines that is more or less unlimited so that saved a bit of money on alcohol For breakfast, we had a mushroom hash which was very salty. The King Tide omelette was delicious - egg was a bit overcooked but the inside is creamy with a good amount of lobster - which it has to be for $32. We also got lemon ricotta donuts freshly fried which was also delicious. Service is where the reviews tank. If they are charging such high prices, the service must be amazing. However, it felt quite the opposite. During dinner, no one took away plates and so we ended up presented the bill with dirty plates stacked high on the table - very unclassy look. It took a while to flag the server down. For breakfast, most of the tables are empty but they forced us to wait 15 minutes at the sofa which was occupied so we had to awkwardly stand the whole duration. It would have been better if they seated us with menus and give us a heads up they are backed up and would need some time to serve us, so that way we can decide what to order in the meanwhile. Also, unlike the other tables, they never proactively gave water. Such huge misses in service felt like they are complacent that they get the 22% service charge and not try...

Looking for a relaxed and intimate spot to eat? Well just treat yourself out to an awesome dinner…read morehere! The menu is varied with lots of tasty bites to share or large plates for a full dinner. The service was very attentive, but never fussy. Cocktails are fun, but there's also a nice selection of wine and beers, or non-alcoholic beverages for those keeping it simple. Go a bit early to enjoy a great happy hour menu!

Came here for Portland Dining Month and got the $35 and $55 course and thoroughly enjoyed!…read more The service was attentive and we felt very looked after. The waiter came by several times to check in on us and served each course right after we finished the previous course. The seafood was absolutely delicious and everything was seasoned to perfection. I probably wouldn't get the pork again because it was pretty dry but I would definitely come back to try more of their seafood offerings. The lemon curd peppercorn meringue was also delicious and was executed perfectly- such a unique combination.

came in for the most recent event- and what a pleasure it was! it was pretty packed, with a decent…read morecrowd of people which was definitely a good sign! there were two separate sections (dining vs. more of bar area next door). the food was phenomenal in my opinion! my favorite was the pork belly, but the other dishes and veggie items were excellent as well. it was a great experience and will likely return :)

While the food was very good -- especially the pork belly -- I was disappointed that an 18%…read moregratuity was automatically added even though there is no table service. Orders are placed at the front like a fast food joint and the process felt a bit disorganized. The restaurant was quite busy, and seating was limited to small red plastic chairs in some areas. If you are there on a less busier day you can get a nice seat either outside or in their main dining area. Unfortunately, they were also out of several items including the chicken adobo, and fish. We were able to try their pork belly , steak, eggs and sausage with rice. Very delicious and you will go home quite full. Great vibe and chill atmosphere with karaoke

This pop-up is such a unique & memorable experience for anyone - not just vegans! The mix of…read moreheritage Asian flavors & modern inventiveness is wild. Each course we had was thoughtful - from the chilled slightly sweet daikon soup to the spicy sour salty crystal dumplings. And the tofu skin!? Are you kidding me!? For dessert, we had these amazing peanut tangyuan balls Surong should really package & sell because I could pop 75 of those into my mouth in one sitting. Just go!

I LOVE inventive food. Surong is a perfect example of original ingredients and unique recipes…read moreexecuted in a comforting, delicious, satisfying way... AND it's VEGAN! Personally I don't subscribe a vegan diet, so I was extra impressed by the super flavorful and rewarding dishes that left my mouth happy and my stomach full. The dumplings? Duh. The carrot rice balls were unlike anything I've ever had before, with a meaty texture that balanced sweet and savory perfectly. They are a must. For those of you who imbibe, the cocktail was super unique as well. Wish I grabbed a photo but I drank it too quickly!