Came here recently with a friend and left thoroughly impressed. We started with the oregano fried…read morebread appetizer, served with a crème fraîche basil sauce and a roasted tomato dipping sauce -- it was absolutely delicious and set the tone for the rest of the meal. For mains, my friend ordered the elk burger, and as a self-proclaimed elk burger connoisseur, her approval means something -- she thoroughly enjoyed it. I went with the pulled pork sandwich, which was good and flavorful, and paired really well with their pepper & cabbage coleslaw on the side. We also split a cup of the roasted red pepper and tomato bisque, which was honestly a highlight of the whole meal -- rich, well-balanced, and worth ordering on its own. Drinks deserve a shoutout too: their non-alcoholic options were great. My friend raved about the guava lemonade, and I had the blueberry vinegar shrub, which was excellent -- bright, crisp, and refreshing.

Add this to your must visit list, Now!…read more Oh my gosh, the observatory is the best place to go especially if you're in town and about to fly out the next day! Close enough to PDX hotels to Uber. The food was spectacular. The salads are huge. The ribs looked amazing. The lamb meatloaf was extremely tasty and the chicken pesto fettuccine was able to be made without fettuccine for me with just extra veggies and it was stellar. They did not even balk at substituting the extra veggies.. the swordfish special with the mushroom risotto and grilled asparagus was awesome. Everything was cooked to perfection and our waiter. Torben was the highlight. He had a wonderful, can-do attitude, very accommodating and extremely friendly. He really treated us amazing and his workplace as though restaurant was his taking pride in his job. The desserts that walked by our table made me wish I had only shared a meal with someone. Everything looked incredible. This needs to be put on your top five to try list.

Had a great time here with a friend visiting from out of town! The bar itself is fantastic, with…read morereally cool architecture, a great atmosphere, and solid drinks. The Spanish coffee was just okay, but it comes with a cool presentation--so if you're into that kind of show, it's definitely worth ordering. The food was good overall, and I'd certainly come back!

What took me so long to go to Huber's? It's only been here since 1872! In case you haven't heard…read moreit's the oldest restaurant in Portland. When a friend invited my sister and I to go, I whipped out my trusty yelp app and checked out ratings and menu. The menu looked fine-mostly traditional American style, featuring their turkey dinner and Spanish coffee. I wasn't that keen on turkey in August, but our friend ordered it and was pleased. My sister and I have pretty much the same taste and usually like the same things on the menu! We decided to split 2 entrees-the chicken special of the day and beef stroganoff. The first thing Summer, our server brought out was their beer bread. We wish we had the recipe. I loved it so much I'd like to make it at home. Then we got our entrees. The kitchen kindly split our orders so we each got 2 plates! It was a LOT of food! And we loved both! We couldn't decide which one we liked better! I can't remember what the chicken special was called but it had cherry tomatoes lightly sautéed in it and a flavorful sauce. Our friend wanted chocolate mousse for dessert , and we couldn't just sit there and watch her eat it so we ordered our own (no sharing this time!). It's dark and very rich. She also wanted to try Spanish coffee. They put on quite a show. They pour triple sec in the bottom, set it on fire and it melts the sugar they put on the rim. In goes rum & kaluah, and finally a little coffee and some whipped cream on top. We all tried it and WOW! It's potent! If that's your thing you need to get it! Three sips was more than enough for me. Summer was an outstanding server. She talked to us like we were old friends, made suggestions and was just lovely in every way. Go to Huber's! It's really fun, delicious and the roomtakes you back to yesteryear.

Burgers SLAP! Service SLAPS! Everything SLAPS! If you're craving a burger, this is the spot to fill…read moreyou up! I haven't been in person, I've done online ordering and the quality is always immaculate! Ps. I LOVE YALL BACK! IYKYK

Staying true to Portland's quirky scene, Portland Burger had murals and drum sets hanging from the…read moreceiling to create an intriguing atmosphere. The food was a la cart style which added up quick but the quality is worth the price. Don't forget to check in on yelp for 20% off. The offer is listed on their website.

Go for the cocktails. Our bartender was a true mixologist…read more I truly enjoyed the conversation and the artistic next level drinks. Go there!

This restaurant is located inside the Hi-Lo Hotel. We had our breakfast there two days in a row…read moresince we were staying at the hotel. The dining area is spacious and has a lot of natural light. The servers are very attentive. I had the American breakfast which was very satisfying; the bacon looked to be overcooked, but that was just one side. I like my bacon somewhat crispy. Overall, it hit the spot. The next day, I had the Buttermilk Pancakes and they were light and fluffy. Again, the thick cut bacon. An enjoyable meal overall.

We were short on time, so we stuck with appetizers and sides, and this place still delivered. The…read morefried okra and black bean fritters were on point, and the biscuits with sausage gravy were seriously filling. The pecan bacon had a nice sweet kick, while the fried oysters came out crispy without being buried in breading. Add a couple of solid mimosas and friendly service, and we had zero complaints. Next time, I'm coming back hungry enough to hit the full menu.

In Portland, OR on business and I'm flying back east this evening so before I leave, I want a great…read moredinner. My co-worker mentioned wanting some "creole, southern cooking" so I did some more Yelp'ing of course, revealing yet another bookmark, Screen Door! Here's how it went. Atmosphere/Appearance: Set right on Couch St. in the Pearl District is this gem. The outside isn't much to look at, it's straightforward and modern. The restaurant is set on the corner and is adorned with yellow touches with a decent-sized outdoor section. Once inside it feels like a nice old-school mansion set right out of the bayous of New Orleans. Lots of low yellow lighting, woods and bright tiles decorate the bar as well as the seating areas. It's one big open seating area with the bar off to the right. I loved the open concept. It was busy, but wasn't terribly loud. I also LOVED how this place loudly and proudly welcomed LGBTQ+ community with a rainbow of balloons as well as artwork! Service: I can't remember who took care of us, but we had no issues here whatsoever. Food: The drinks were strong, colorful and delightful. Being based on southern cooking I had to try the classing New Orleans Hurricane and Sazerac! The Hurricane was huge, delicious and of course, strong. The Sazerac was practically perfect. First up I checked out the Hush Puppies which are cornmeal fritters w/ pepper jelly. These were delicious, hot, fresh and the pepper jelly had an EXCELLENT spice to it! Next up were the Crispy Fried Oysters which are cooked then crusted with cornmeal, bacon, other seasonings and served with toast points. These were delicious and literally made me forget I was eating oysters. Next up I tried the fried chicken that came with buttermilk-battered, crispy fried boneless chicken breast & thigh w/ buttery mashed potatoes, tasso ham gravy and collard greens. Absolutely fantastic. Chicken was crispy, juicy, tender and well-seasoned. The mashed potatoes were also moist and left my mouth watering after each bite. Collard greens were fresh and everything I wanted them to be. I also got the chance to try the Chicken & Waffles which comes with 1, 2 or 3 pieces of chicken depending on how hungry you are, a sweet potato waffle and of course syrup while everything is dusted with powdered sugar. Fantastic. The savory and the sweet just balanced themselves so well. My co-worked also let me try his macaroni & cheese which was damn good. Baked so it had that layer of crispy cheese across the top and was so cheesy, so gooey underneath. Value: Macaroni & Cheese Side = $7.00 Don't Tell Me What to Do! (Drink) = $13.00 Original Sazerac (Drink) = $15.00 Baked Oysters = $12.00 Chicken & Waffles (3-Pieces) = $29.00 Fried Chicken Dinner = $27.00 It's not fine-dining pricing, but it's not cheap either. The food and the ambiance are absolutely worth the price point. The quality speaks for itself. In conclusion, I LOVED it here at Screen Door. It's worthy of its great rating, stellar reputation and pricing. I am excited to pay this place a visit again in the future when I make it back here.

We stopped by here for a drink and a bite after our flight. It's close to Powells bookstore so a…read morequick walk over. Highlight for me was the deviled eggs and for my husband it was the wings. Be warned, they're messy. We sat in the bar section which feels a little more casual. It's a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. No complaints!

Visited Deachutes a couple of times back in late June. I have been a fan of Deschutes fresh…read moresqueezed ipa for years and I was super excited to sit down and eat at the brewery. I will say that I was not disappointed. The first visit I sat at the bar and enjoyed some world cup soccer, a great beer, and the star of the day, an amazing burger and fries! The next time I visited Deschutes, my daughter joined me. I had a tasty salad and an ipa. My daughter just ordered fries, which she thoroughly enjoyed. Our server, who' name I cant remember was excellent and the beer was brought out immediately and the salad and fries followed soon after. If you live in Portland and have not visited Deschutes, or if you are in town for a short visit, I definitely recommend Deschutes!

I usually have my doubts about places that are considered local institutions, but PCG delivered…read more The river views are outstanding, and more importantly, the food holds its own. We spent the evening in the lounge on the river-view side and had a great experience. The restaurant seems to offer views from nearly every direction, so the setting is hard to beat. The menu leans toward traditional steak and seafood, but the dishes have enough of a creative edge to keep things interesting without trying too hard.

Good food great view great service…read more We had the Cobb chicken salad and the cheeseburger

Dishes made with native ingredients? Yes please! Indigenous owned and operated business with dishes…read moreinspired by indigenous recipes? Yes please! An entire multi-page menu of herbal teas that includes historical information about how the different ingredients had been used by indigenous populations? Yes please! After wanting to visit Javelina for a long time I finally got the opportunity to a couple weeks ago. SO GOOD! I got the bison chili, some fry bread (of course! ), the three sisters salad, and some tea. The chili was SUPERB, and the fry bread was the perfect dipping accompaniment to it. The three sisters salad had such a good flavor balance, with the squash giving a perfect hint of sweetness against the other ingredients. I love herbal teas (my mom grew her own herbs and would make all different ones for us growing up), so it was such a delight to see the huge variety of in-house-made herbal teas available. I forget the name of the one I ended up picking (I think it was something like three tribes). It was great and exactly what I was looking for). The ambience in the restaurant has a lovely simplicity that feels like it suits it perfectly. I can't wait to come back and try their brunch some time. Oh, and before I forget, the service was on-point. Everyone being lovely and accommodating.

The space is really cute, lots of seating and cute decor. Service is on the slower side, and they…read more forgot to put in one of the items we ordered so we had a little bit longer of a wait than anticipated, but everyone was kind! Depending on the time of day you go they might be out of things, they were out of 3 things we tried to order on a Wednesday night around 7:30. Almost all of the food we tried was good! Pricing is high but on par with Portland dining in general. All the teas are fabulous, super impressed with the drink selection! Would order again: deviled eggs, popcorn, frybread, frybread taco Would skip out on: duck tostada (toppings are fabulous, tostada itself is super thick, and doesn't really break apart well)

Olympia Provisions is consistently one of our favorite places to frequent in PDX. Great location,…read morefun ambiance, pleasant staff, fabulous food! We are typically brunch people, making it here most often on a Saturday or Sunday for a late brunch. Their benedicts are to die for... truly, they're all wonderful. Their Laser Potato is out of this world. Truly, my favorite item on their menu. It is fabulous in all ways. I often take a side of it home just to enjoy later. We recently tried them for dinner. Their muscles are OUT OF THIS WORLD. Truly, the best I've ever had. This beats living in the southeast on the coast, any west-coast seafood restaurant, and every place I've ever enjoyed in Italy. They've certainly topped the muscle game. Highly recommend Olympic Provisions. I will gladly vouch that the negative reviews are from the haters, just to hate. The overall experience has never been anything less than fantastic. Photos to follow (hopefully, if I can find them! HA!) Enjoy OP next time you're in PDX!

Round 2 in 3 years - "Summer Grilling Starts Here." BASICS - Still kicking out mad charcuterie in…read moreSamplers, Gift Sets (+Corporate) & Boards (Catering), this day dining & enjoying a little of the former, ALSO in deep reverence for the way they're redefining raising livestock by adding transparency, local partnerships, and science-backed auditing as standards. This OG spot is still serving next door to Steven Smith, around the corner from locally-sourced COWBELL cheese, and just downstairs from MUSE Storytelling. On this visit, Kevin was taking chill care of the atrium, delivering BRIGHT, BEEFY, FRESH Hierloom Tomatoes with Burrata & crisp Focaccia breadcrumb that is SO RICH - no saucisson required! HOWEVER... if you decide to dabble, the infamous CHARCUTERIE ART should include the Green Peppercorn Paté - everything beloved about a mild sausage, more tender, seasoned to herbal perfection with split peppercorns & a sprinkle of flake salt - the meat medley is heavenly with a toasted crostini + Triple Cream Brie, cranberry/raisin chutney on top. Amen!

This destination will fill your stomach with poetry, sent from heaven…read more Would you like to experience what forgiveness and freedom tastes like? I did. Seriously, don't miss out man.

seriously delish eats but be prepared to feel stuffed and ready for a nap when you leave…read more over abundance seems to be the theme here, and it's good but can also become tiresome, so not an every-time kinda meal. the concept of the jojo's were great - next time i'd get cheddar instead of american, and maybe do different sauces, but they were good. The chicken sandwich was great - big and tender and flavorful, and I asked for extra pickles and they delivered with a whole little container. Atmosphere was nice - was surprised to see some people working on laptops during lunch. But staff was friendly and place was clean.