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    The Neighborhood Refuge

    4.4 (33 reviews)
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    THE NEIGHBORHOOD REFUGE ATMOSPHERE

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    Live music
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    Upscale

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    Blantons gold Old fashion
    Tawny M.

    Really wonderful what they have done with a unique space. Church into bistro bar. Great service, food and drinks. We arrived for live music, they led us to the secret whiskey library downstairs while we waited a few minutes for our table. The live music artist was excellent. Not too loud but enough of a presence. Great place!

    Old Fashioned Cocktail
    Kayli P.

    What a lovely place! We were greeted at the front & were able to choose where we wanted to sit. There's plenty of options inside and outside. We only stopped in for a few drinks- tried the Old Fashioned, "What the Duck?" Cocktail, Tom Collin's and the Aviation Martini. Everything was delicious and priced fair. Next time, we'll have to try some food items. I'm really impressed with this new spot in Ridgefield!

    Love this place. I hosted a women's group there and the service was splendid along with the smiles

    Malia H.

    This place is gorgeous first of all I love the concept of it being in an old church as well as the huge outdoor seating and outdoor food trucks/ order window for cocktails and live music! We didn't get a chance to try more than the cheese curds and pickle chips on the late night menu but those were solid. I was hesitant to go for the 22$ burger because that's a little steep for me personally but maybe one day. The drinks were great our bartender knows how to make a nice stiff marg;)

    Jen V.

    What a great new spot in Ridgefield! I love how big it is and the different vibes - you can sit outside for a nice outdoor warm day or you can sit inside for a more moody vibe. Service was great even as it got busier. They have lots of events - when I came they were doing like dancing lessons! The tequila cocktail I chose was a bit on the sweeter side for my taste so I'm eager to return and try one of their old fashioneds! They also have a great mocktail menu. Lastly, I highly recommend getting their deviled eggs!

    Steak bites and Brussel Sprouts
    Sam p.

    First time here. Sat in the pavilion. Very pleasant, fast & attentive waitress. Nice and warm with the heaters and fireplace. Great creative drink choices. Limited parking. If you want to sit in main building you need a reservation on busy time. Food was good. Mostly typical bar food options out in the pavilion. We haven't experienced the main building yet. Looking forward to visiting again.

    Caramel Bourbon
    James E.

    Super cool place to hand out. Outdoor seating was really cool. Large drink menu. Rotating menu has good food. Service is friendly. Bingo Sunday is fun.

    Cho-Cho S.

    The food is amazing! Great atmosphere if you're looking for a place to unwind and enjoy listening to local musicians! Definitely worth checking out!

    Marlene D.

    Building and atmosphere are beautiful but my food was just okay. Love the live music and gorgeous patio with view of the wildlife refuge. Prices are a bit high for the quality of the meals.

    Cocktails
    Mary R.

    Such a charming location! I love the stained glass and hanging flower baskets. We were seated quickly and had options. The inside space with its sophisticated bar or outside with the live music. We opted for the covered outdoor space with table service. Seating nearer the music was in the uncovered outdoor space with counter service only. Our server was friendly and our orders arrived promptly. The burgers were pretty good. The wrap for the poppers could have been crisper but we still enjoyed them. I would have liked more blue cheese dressing for the cob and a roomier dish to mix the salad in. Better yet, they could revamp the salad to be a wedge salad. The form factor would work better. We finished with the skillet chocolate chip cookie with vanilla ice cream which was delicious. Finally and most importantly, the cocktails were excellent. I enjoyed a dark and stormy as well as a mai tai. My spouse stayed with old fashioneds. All were solid cocktails.

    Robin Suzanne M.

    Came to check out the place with my SO and my mom (88 yrs old) yesterday and was warmly greeted. Beautiful old church that has been renovated and turned into a wonderful gathering place that gives off moody vibes. Handcrafted beautiful cocktails and excellent food. There's a beautiful view from the tiered levels of outdoor seating that includes a covered tent/bar with additional seating. Several Adirondack chairs around a fire pit area, a deck for live music and a speakeasy coming soon downstairs!

    Liz W.

    I'm so glad we finally got to try this place last night! What a great setting, the live music was so good. Our server was excellent and the cocktails were on point.

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    limited food menu really wants to be a bar. No wine available . too bad a nice location with outdoor seating

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    Great food, service, and ambiance! We always have a great time. Owners are so awesome and personable! Staff is amazing, always friendly!

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    8 months ago

    Cool location in a redone church. Really pretty inside. Food was not bad, service was laid back. Good quality cocktails.

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    This place is amazing. If you are lucky enough to get Kaitlyn it's even better. Go have some cocktails and dinner and enjoy the atmosphere.

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    2.9(248 reviews)
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    This was a great spot for lunch with a family friendly atmosphere. The establishment was your…read moretypical country bar on one end and a restaurant on the other end. We stopped by for lunch and it was great timing as it was not busy at all. Our server was friendly and very accommodating. The food and drinks were wonderful! I love buffalo chicken wraps and it did not disappoint! All the meals were delicious and they had very generous portions. The kids meal were also very delicious and the portions were very generous. Overall, a very wonderful experience! We would definitely come again!

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    4.4(88 reviews)
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    Food's good. We're usually here after an appearance so only snacking, but the snacking options are…read moresolid. Wasn't here for the food, though, was here for the absolutely stunning whiskey selection and the fact that this is easily the best Old Fashioned between the Willamette and the ocean. No, really, your fancy stuffy Portland bar does not pour as good and Old Fashioned. And every time, that's the Klondike. The bartenders are awesome and friendly, the...no, sorry, man, the Old Fashioned. I gotta keep talking about it, because it's that good. (Oh, also the zero proof selection is fire. Had some egg nog concoction back around Xmas when I had to drive and you know for an 0.0 that was 100% tasty.) I don't know the magic. Their Manhattan and Brooklyn, also solid, but it's getting the perfect balance in the cocktail and it's real hard to find anything that holds a candle at twice the price. Now, is it Decibel good? Yes, actually, with the same vibe of that I don't feel weird as a blue-collar type here, nor am I surrounded by blue-collarosplayers, a big problem in Portland. So, yeah, amazing to get a snotty bar quality Old Fashioned at a welcoming place for a welcoming price. You should stop in and make sure you're not wearing socks you're too attached to because it will knock them off.

    Upon arriving I was a bit sketched out by the outside appearance of the building, but I was…read morevisiting a friend who told me this was the best restaurant in town. I am glad I ignored the appearance because inside was very cute! Tons of house plants and paintings. The bar is absolutely gorgeous. They decorated it well and the lighting was very calm and relaxing. They have a very impressive list of lemon drop flavors. It would be very fun to come back and try new flavors. I had the butter lettuce wedge salad and it was so delicious. I love bleu cheese and bacon and in combination with the tomato's, chefs kiss. I wish I had room for dessert but it gives me a reason to come back!

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    Amazing views. You should come here for the views if nothing else, but the food and service are…read morealso very good. Our server, Jessica, took great care of us and checked in regularly. She made sure all of our needs were met. This is a very modern and attractive restaurant. They were playing really great 70s soft rock music today, which I particularly liked. They have really delicious complementary bread, that is served with a whipped butter and also with balsamic vinegar/olive oil. We also ordered the bruschetta, which was very tasty and had a very light crisp leaf fried basil leaf on top of each of the three pieces and a generous piece of carved Parmesan. When the dishes came, we realized they were quite generous portions. The chicken scallopini was pretty good. The spaghetti and meatballs was being shared with a toddler, and they were nice enough to substitute the spaghetti for penne pasta. This was also a tasty dish. We ordered the brussels sprouts as well and these were deliciously seasoned and excellently prepared. Highly recommend the brussels sprouts. I really want to emphasize again that the service was exceptional.

    This place has changed quite a bit since the last time I was here. The service Jerome gave us…read moretonight was top notch!!! The carmelized pear salad was delicious. It should be for aside salad for $23.00. It was pretty good sized tho. I got the spaghetti and meatballs. It's was really good and very filling. The meat balls were amazing and the pasta was cooked perfectly. All in all I had a great experience and really enjoyed the views of all of the mountains.

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    Bella Vista - Caesar salad. Beautiful plating the dressing was ok. Only two croutons sad face

    Caesar salad. Beautiful plating the dressing was ok. Only two croutons sad face

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    3.6(532 reviews)
    3.3 mi
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    Hello my Yelpies…read more When you're prepping for a food show and find your schedule too tight for a proper meal, MJ's Steakhouse at Ilani Casino becomes an easy and worthwhile stop. The atmosphere strikes a comfortable balance between upscale and approachable, and the staff greet you with genuine warmth--always ready with a few well-informed recommendations. The drink list is impressively curated, offering balanced selections that pair effortlessly with the menu's highlights. Though it's a steakhouse by name, my surprise favorite was the salmon--flawlessly cooked and arguably among the best I've had in recent memory. Perhaps MJ's should consider rebranding as a fish house that just happens to serve a perfect steak on the side. Cheers The Dutchman

    We celebrated our friend's birthday via the private dining room. Located near the back of Ilani, it…read morewas dimly lit with framed pictures of MJ for decor. It certainly had an upscale, romantic vibe to it. Our server was very kind attentive but because of the size of the party, was unable to accommodate fully to each person. It was a fairly priced deal for my husband and I on that Friday to get the Surf and Turf special. We got to share two starters, one entree, two sides and a dessert for $110. We got the caramelized onion soup, which was reminiscent of French onion soup but waterier. The ribeye was well seasoned and sliced for sharing. The shrimp was plump and not overcooked. The mac and cheese was creamy and flavorful. The parmesan fries were buttery and sharp. The cheesecake had some fruit and compote layered on top. The crust was crunchy and thin, a good ratio for the dessert. Overall, the food quality was better than I imagined. Only caveat was when we left, a comedy show was also wrapping up. The delay in the parking was insanely slow, and it took us nearly an hour to leave the parking lot. So, I would check the schedule in the future if I were ever to return. Because the casino is an hour away from us, I wouldn't return unless I were in the area.

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    Michael Jordan's Steak House
    Michael Jordan's Steak House
    Michael Jordan's Steak House

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    Got a bad case of the lazies but had guests coming to dinner, so I wanted to place an order using…read moreDoor Dash and through them stumbled upon this place. OH MY GOSH, what a lucky choice! The food is glorious. And it was packaged so nicely and attractively! Plenty of limes on the side even though we didn't request additionals. I had the Tres Quesobirria tacos and each was so packed with delicious beef! The bouillon was incredibly flavorful. I could only eat one, but one of my guests had one of mine and liked it very much. I had the last one just heated in the microwave the next day and it was almost as good as the first day. My husband and another guest both had the carne asada tacos and liked them. My husband is picky so I was relieved that he was satisfied - he actually used the words "really good" which sort of amazed me. Another guest had the chicken taco salad which was generously adorned with probably an entire avocado, and quite a lot of chicken. It was artfully prepared. Sides of rice and beans were even special; tasty and appreciated. I will be making a trip to La Catrina in person sometime very soon.

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    Veggie Fajita Burrito with carnitas added. Delicious !

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