Great brisket! Yummy coleslaw. The tots were more like mashed potato bites. Wing Wednesday is a…read moregreat time to go to get wings. The beer selection and drink specials are always good and it's a large place to gather with a group. It stays busy!

In 2021 I made my first trek to Austin to go on a brisket crawl of all the top places. I had never…read moreheard of La Barbecue at the time, but after a few days there I kept hearing good things about it and readjusted my plans in order to get a meal there. I tried 2-3 times to dine there and each time they were either closed our out of food, so I was super bummed. I was ecstatic to hear that they were opening up Lil Barbecue here in Portland as a sister restaurant. I had high expectations given their Michelin pedigree, but also expected the possibility of new restaurant growing pains too. I opted for 1/2 brisket, side of mac and cheese, pickled red onions, and banana pudding. The brisket was fantastic! I was excited to see how big and thick the slice of brisket was and that it was from the fatty point. The brisket shattered the benchmark set by the other bbq restaurants in town and stands in a tier all by itself IMO. I felt like it was as good as some of the better places I've had in Austin and Dallas (easily better than Terry Blacks). I have a love/hate relationship with banana pudding. Most of the time it's just average...average is fine/good but it's easily forgettable. Lil Barbecue's banana pudding was anything but average/fine/good...it was God Tier! I infrequently eat banana pudding so my memory might not be the best, but it really felt like this was the best banana pudding I have ever had in my life and it is not to be missed here. It tasted "real" without being too artificially flavored with banana, not too rich, not to sweet, and even had slices of real banana in it alongside Nilla Wafers. It was perfect! Ordering was counter service up at the bar and with these types of places service usually takes a back seat. I was surprised to learn that this wasn't the case, in fact this is probably the most attentive staff when it comes to counter service I've had in Portland. At best most places would just visit your table 1-2 times max, but here I want to say 4 different staff members passed by my table maybe 6+ times and one of them went above and beyond to address my issue that I didn't expect. Bravo!

It's been a few years, so time for an update. Delta Cafe has a great ambiance, it looks like an…read moreold New Orleans mansion. They only had one server handling the bar and all of the tables, but they also weren't too busy. She was very friendly, gracious and attentive. We started with drinks, which seemed to have a lot of ice. The food was really good. For a starter, we had the fried pickles. They were crunchy, not greasy and came with a wonderful dipping sauce. For the entrees, I had the fried catfish po'boy, which was excellent and had a delicious slaw on it. My husband had the blackened catfish with beans and rice, which he said was excellent. He also got a piece of cornbread, I managed to swipe a couple of bites and it was stellar. The only disappointment was that it says on their menu that the po'boys come with sweet potato fries and I was served sweet potato chips. I was not happy about that. Overall, we will be back, the food was great.

Absolutely delicious. Everything I ordered tasted fantastic…read more I ordered my main dish as the chicken sausage gumbo. The flavor was incredible. Just a little bit spicy for me but delicious. I also ordered catfish bites. They were great. We had some mac & cheese super creamy. Super delicious. Super cheesy. We also had a couple of fried chicken legs. Super tasty. Everything I had was through DoorDash. I can't wait to visit the restaurant itself and experience this food right off the grill. The only bad thing is that they forgot to include my cornbread.

You know it can be intimating going into bar when you don't drink.C Bar has the opposite effect…read more Smallish bar with gratuitous big screens above. But most of the main room is full of booths. Good bar food. Hamburgers,omelettes,beans and spaghetti.I go there to play pinball. Not crowded and friendly folks,ie families when I am there during eating hours.

I should really review things when they are top notch which is the usual experience we have at…read more c-bar. We normally love this place!! However, today was horrible. It's Sunday, we finally ordered breakfast after having to walk back up to the bar to order because they never came to take our order (unusual) and then waited 45 minutes and our breakfast never came. We finally walked back up to the bar and asked to settle our tab. Our breakfast was not on the tab and there was no acknowledgment that we had ordered anything, but we had to wait for said tab while they ran to the kitchen and then outside. We finally settled and walked out to find our bartender/server vaping at another patrons table (I hope and assume they are friends). Dumb.

Finally!!! I finally found the replacement for the closed downtown store. I have searched for Pad…read moreSee Ew as good as that store and here it is, on Division. After that store closed, I thought I'd never have that dish as good as that again. And for close to a decade I've looked in different cities, states, and a few countries. Nowhere did any of them come close. Esan's Pad See Ew is hands down the best I have ever had... anywhere. All other's pale in comparison. I've had a close second at a place on Meadows Rd in LO, but it's not Esan's. So stoked!!!

I lived in Thailand for 5 years, mostly in Central North areas--close enough to the Esan area that…read moretheir regional cuisine was popular. When I chowed down on barbecue pork and sticky rice with a side of Lao-style somtam (raw papaya salad), I was in heaven. Or transported back to Thailand, more accurately. The chicken larb salad is also yummy and authentic.

Best sushi restaurant I've been to in years. Excellent service and amazing food. We opened with the…read moreahi tuna won tons and were recommended to add a 4th so we could each have 2. Incredible bite of food and you should definitely add a 4th. Green beans were elevated and delicious. 3 rolls were fresh and delicious. Add in a selection of quality local beers and it is easy to see why this place is crowded with a line.

Came in last Sunday and it was busy. One server in the dining room, the usual gal that serves us…read more One bartender slangin' drinks. When I say these ladies "held the fort down" I really truly mean it. They worked their asses off to get everyone fed and boozed nicely. It was impressive to see during an all night happy hour, which this place has on Sundays. I love the tuna wontons and the sellwood roll. We dined and laughed and had everything we needed. Kudos to keeping this place one of my fave's in Portland. Consistent food/drinks and service and that keeps me coming back.

Best Thai food restaurant that I've been to so far, that adds something more than the typical menu…read moreitems that we are used to. It also elevates some or the known and popular Thai restaurants menu items that we are used to. I tried chicken Satay and it was so tender, flavorful, the sauce had peanut chunks in it and all together with the bread it was a delicious combo for an appetizer. Steelhead was really well made and the preparation brought freshness to the whole dish. I had a side of jasmine rice with it which is a shareable quantity. Overall the menu is limited and for a for reason. The price of reasonable and the quantity is enough for one person unless you are super starving. I'll definitely return to try out other menu items.

every dish prepared here is very intentional -- each menu item that we ordered was extraordinary…read moreand well presented. they pay attention to detail, and provide authentic, quality food (especially the sauces that accommodate the dishes) they make their own curry paste in house too! the staff was wonderful and attentive, and clearly showed a strong passion for what they do. this really reflected in each dish that came out, on top of our experience. this is not your typical thai restaurant, but rather an elevated sneak peak into what thai street food really is.

Short Round is one of those spots I'll happily return to again and again! The food reminds me so…read moremuch of my mom's cooking - bold, spicy, comforting, and packed with layers of flavor and texture. Do yourself a favor and get the Szechuan pepper wings. They're absolutely incredible. The food comes out fairly quickly too. Be sure to order at the counter and find seating afterwards. The drinks are just as impressive, and the atmosphere is on point. Between the Thai movie posters, neon glow, and dimly lit vibe - the space feels full of personality. This is one of those hidden gems you almost want to gatekeep, but it deserves all the love! If you haven't been yet, put it on your list. PS it is across the street from Hawthorne Theater, go here after a concert and unwind.

great late night spot with an array of asian fusion dishes that are mainly thai/vietnamese…read moreinfluenced. my flash on my camera wasnt agreeing with me for the picture of the full spread, but everything was phenomenal. the space is curated with an openish kitchen, bar, and a good amount of seating to accommodate guests. the service and overall ambiance is pleasant, with multiple flavorful menu items to choose from - making it a great place for both food & drinks to pair with. ive ordered via doordash before and tried the tiger wings, which are similar to the herbal thai / larb seasoning with a nice kick to it. nonetheless, dining in is likely the way to go!

Had about 15 beers, a sour, cider and wine available on tap. Nonalcoholic beers were available by…read morethe bottle. Indoor and outdoor (covered and uncovered) tables available. Vietnamese street food available to order as well. Quick service.

Firstly love the St. John neighborhood and was so excited to find this gem of a taphouse with some…read moreexcellent food. PARKING: Street parking but we were here over the weekend so we parked in the lot for ACE and the bank since there wasn't any street parking open. There were no signs saying we couldn't so take this with a grain of salt. AMBIANCE: Inside the taphouse had plenty of seating both bar and table. The patio was really nice because it was really sunny outside. They allow dogs outside and my little buddy had a good time being out with us. There was plenty of seating, long tables good for groups. Also they were able to pull down the shades since it was actually quite warm despite the cool weather. Casual and easy vibes here. FOOD: - Pork Belly Skewer: Savour and sweet and fatty in all the right ways. Delicious. Green sauce enhanced the flavours as well. - Mino Banh Xeo Tacos: The combo I never new I needed. The shells crispy and the pork/shrimp filling was so flavourful. Loved the calamansi fish sauce with it. ALSO, the Vietnamese herbs made this taste just like banh Xeo in a really yummy way. - Cha Gio Spring Rolls: Crispy and delicious. Filling was yummy and the fish sauce added some fresh sour notes. - Fish Sauce Wings: Sticky and ooey gooey goodness. Not too salty and not too sweet. Overall a solid chicken wing. - Fried Tofu Bites: These were okay. Nothing much to be said about them. - Drinks: We had a Helvetia which was crisp and slightly sweet. A good solid cider with peach and blackberry flavours. Definitely enjoyed. SERVICE: A lot of it was self serve. Go in and order and then they give you a buzzer when your order is ready. The tables outside were pretty dirty and sticky. Also make sure to clean off your own table. Staff was nice but we didn't interact much with them since we sat outside. OVERALL: Really enjoyable place. Solid food and we love a queer and Asian inspired place. Love love love. My husband and I will certainly be back.