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!

Here foods are pretty good and condition is traditional American style, Relax and casual.read more

Headline: I liked the duck stacks so much I came back here a 2nd time so I could have it just for…read moremyself. I did a walk in around 6pm on a weekday and there were plenty of seats at the counter where you can watch them cook. The foie gras is delicious but not a must do for the pancakes. I think it works better with the duck frites. I think the duck was good but I just had one bite so can't remember. The fries were good though. Foie gras dumplings were also memorable but I don't necessarily need to get it again. The arugula salad was refreshing although I'd ask to have it accompany the duck stacks next time to have a refreshing side. I love fish so I expected to love the chicken fried trout but it was just alright compared to the other dishes. The Paris brest was excellent. Personally, a little too much passionfruit tartness for me but loved the milk crumbles. Heartless Rita mocktail tasted too much like juice for me.

The view from the roof is incredible! My table got to watch the sunset and it was truly a magical…read moreexperience. Our server was very kind and helped us with decisions which was wonderful. Originally we were seating inside but asked to be moved to the rooftop so we could see the view and they had no problem with it, which was great! Their food and drinks were good, I don't recall having or hearing complaints from my group about our experience with it. I'd definitely recommend coming here on a nice day to just watch the city and relax.

I love the rooftop view and how fancy and welcoming the hotel guests were…read more The presentations of the food were great. My friends and I would say that it did lack some flavor in the pizza and pork tacos. The sliders had a great sauce and fries were seasoned well and crispy! I enjoyed the calamari. The skillet cookie is the best of the three. I don't recommend the chocolate cake. But they have an excellent happy hour menu. Great date and friendly vibe to come once awhile.

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.

I had this reservation saved for a while and finally made an RSVP for six on Friday, January 9,…read more2026 at 6:15pm to celebrate a childhood friend's birthday and our family's 30 years in the United States. We were genuinely excited and looking forward to a special evening. Unfortunately, the experience fell far short, especially given the price point and strong Yelp rating. The oxtail croquettes arrived cold, which was surprising for a fried item and set a disappointing tone early. The biggest issue was the hamachi crudo. It had a strong fishy smell with clear hints of ammonia and tasted far from fresh, bordering on spoiled. There was a lingering aftertaste that unfortunately affected everyone's palate for the rest of the meal. We sent it back due to quality concerns. My family and I grew up eating liver and mousse from our own family recipes and from many different culinary traditions. The chicken liver mousse here was creamy in texture but lacked depth and subtle sweetness, and tasted overly mineralized. It was the first chicken liver mousse I have ever not finished. The crab beignets were acceptable, though they could have used more crab. The accompanying sauce was well executed. The miso deviled eggs were tasty, and the anchovy add-on worked nicely. The Parisienne gnocchi, at $40, was not memorable and leaned heavily salty. Steak frites were standard, a dish that is generally hard to fumble. Unfortunately drinks. The shift in service after we sent back the hamachi was obviously uncomfortable and noticeable. The energy dramatically changed. There was little interest in engaging with our feedback. For a meal that totaled over $200, we left disappointed and still hungry. Portland offers many stronger dining options at this price point that deliver both quality and hospitality. Disappointing feels like an understatement. I am genuinely puzzled by the high rating based on the food quality and service we experienced. We will not be returning, nor would I recommend it based on this visit.

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.

What a unique and fun experience! There are comfy couches and a pool table during cocktails. For…read moredinner, I felt like I was a judge on top chef with the explanations and numerous courses being presented by the chef at a long table of foodies. The food was beautifully prepared and delicious, with a lovely table setting and company. The only thing I was warn people is that a couple of courses my evening was spicy, which is fine for me, but maybe not everyone.

Grabbed a booth in the bar area and was pleasantly surprised…read more The salad - with hazelnuts, chevre, and berries - was delicious and definitely the most virtuous thing I ate all trip. The bacon-wrapped dates were a caramelized treat, though I'd hoped for more than three. This stretch of downtown Portland feels safer than it did two years ago on my last trip. On that trip, I avoided walking this close to the river, getting turned around by a gauntlet of unsavory characters looking for trouble. The change was appreciated.

We attended a dinner here for 9 adults and had a great time. We had reservations and were seated…read moreright away. Our waitress did a great job of giving recommendations and offering alternatives per some dietary restrictions in our group. The drinks were tasty and strong. The only drink that wasn't liked was the El Fuerte. All the food was pretty good except the Grilled Prime NY Strip Steak- it was super fatty and really chewy. 3 people ordered this dish and all 3 weren't really a fan of the flavors of this dish. We tried all 3 salads and all the salad were fabulous The desserts were really fantastic and we loved the soufflé. It does take over 30 minutes to make so make sure to account for that aspect. It's street parking and we didn't have an issue finding a spot on a weekend night.

I really love the vibe of this place. Small, intimate, and the perfect place for a date. We came…read morehere with friends in which one of them had a chase credit. So we went to town on ordering a few things: Half a dozen of oysters-super fresh, small and briny served on salt plate. They included a house made hot sauce that tasted super fruity. Scale of 1 out of 10. Foie gras torchon -classic flavors. Strawberry, rhubard, balsamic. Foie Served on toasted challah and we opted for the black truffle. This dish was a total disappointment tho. The foie is not buttery and the truffle tasted thin and had 0 flavor. I think we would've been happier with a dozen oysters. Iberico pork for 2. This was enough for 3 of us. The majo sausage and spatzel were excellent as was the pork. Think of thick cut pork chop and it tasted just like it. We had one piece dryer than the other but they were cooked closer to medium. This was the best dish of the night. At $79 I would certainly hope so. We ended the night with some house ice cream and the again, these guys understand classic flavors. Service here was terrific. It didn't feel rushed and food came out accordingly. My water was always topped off in my small glass. Would definitely revisit when I'm back at Portland.

Arden is such a gem. I've been here several times over the years, and I've always had a lovely…read moreexperience. The menu changes regularly, and I can't recall ever having a bad dish here. The food is beautiful and artfully presented, but still approachable and unpretentious. The shrimp toast seems to be a standby, and is one of my faves. On a former visit, we enjoyed a duck for two dish that was perfectly prepared and so good. All of the snacks are tasty nibbles that set the tone for the meal, and the pastas are simply sumptuous. The wine list, of course, truly shines. This is a place where you can ask your server for recommendations for wines to pair with your meal, and you know you're going to get great recommendations. The interior dining space is larger than it looks from the outside, and the vibe is perfect for date nights, after work hangs, and girls' nights out. I've also always seen at least one family with children when I've dined here, so I like that they are welcoming of families. If you're driving here, I've never had a problem finding street parking nearby. But, there are garages close by as well. Can't wait for my next visit!

The good news is that if you're looking to go out for just drinks, this is a really good cocktail…read morebar option re: pages of choices and friendly service. Then head elsewhere for dinner. The food was surprisingly basic in the choices and lackluster in flavor. Yes, the salad and nacho plate portions are large and meant for sharing, but people aren't craving larger portions at higher prices. We went for early dinner on a Friday night and by 6pm they were already sold out of the fried fish weekly special and the deviled eggs and something else. They've only been open a few weeks in this new location so wishing them well. People who've been around awhile will enjoy noting for you that the business used to be in a basement below the Wonder Ballroom on NE Russell until the lease wasn't renewed.

Had a great time at their new location on NE Alberta. The…read morespace is great. Neat bar and plenty of large and small tables. Lots of outside seating, both out front on the sidewalk as well as a large patio in the back. And the entire set of windows at the front of the place opens during the summer to let the outside in. They have a rich menu of snacks, entrees, and drinks. Burger and fries were great. I especially appreciated the Dealer's Choice Mocktail. Service is always great!

Flowerama saved Valentine's Day! Despite crazy parking, the staff was amazingly nice, and when the…read morecashier couldn't figure out my Yelp coupon, she gave me a free balloon instead. They offer custom arrangements for any budget, from affordable options to premium roses. The tulip arrangement I bought was gorgeous and lasted 5 days with zero upkeep. Exceptional service and great prices--I'll definitely be back!

I enjoyed my time at Ox. Husband and I went for our 6 year anniversary and I really loved the…read moreatmosphere and vibe. Everything we ordered and received was delectable, I especially enjoyed the cauliflower soup. The beef tartare was a special for the night and it came with warm Brazilian cheese balls, I don't know how often they make this but I would not skip it if it was available again. We did order the Asado Argentino for two but I think next time, we will order something else. Not that it was too "adventurous" for us, but simply, not everything was to our liking and I'd rather order one thing I know I'd like. The potatoes were so dang good, the only thing I'd say is, I wish the sauce was on the side. We had leftovers but decided to eat the rest of the potatoes in the restaurant because we knew it would get soggy overnight. My only complaint is that the rum mousse was too strong on the cake and I couldn't eat any of it, but I personally just don't enjoy any alcohol in general. It was my first time here, but I think would go again, though a good friend of ours said that Ox has become quite overpriced for what it is and it didn't used to be this way. Honestly everything was seasoned well and the effort and variety on the menu was enough that I think it's worth it to go at least once.

WOW!!! That is my first thought after my lunch yesterday at Laurelhurst Market. I had been touring…read morethe cathedral of music, at Music Millennium and I asked the gentleman at the counter where was a good spot to eat. He recommended Laurelhurst, and he was right on. I have been on a Reuben kick, and the best remains at Goose Hallow. But this was a close second, as it was great. I had a half sandwich, and I am glad I did, as it was quite enough. I had the Monsignor Murphy, which featured lots of House Made Pastrami, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut and Russian Dressing. I typically like a Reuben on marbled rye, as they served it on a Griddled Como Bread...and it was great. I didn't get her name at the order counter, but she was so friendly and engaging as well. Since this was my first time to the restaurant, she was able to provide me with a wealth of information. I will be back...and you can count on that.

been getting recommended this place for quite some time now and i finally went and was surprised at…read morehow terrible it was given the price point...2 stars for the service our server was very kind and wanted to make sure we had the best experience but not much can be done with how mediocre the food was considering it's price point. we made our first mistake by getting the caesar salad and not reading closely that it was BITTER lettuce, so read closely. we ate as much as we could handle of it and then just left it alone. we didnt mention anything because that mistake was on us. for steak, my girlfriend got the ribeye, which is what i was recommended to us by other people, and i got the wagyu teres major. a quarter of the ribeye was inedible because it was burnt but we gave it grace considering it's ribeye and hard to grill evenly. the wagyu however was just bad, it was also too charred and taste very burnt. We did end up sending it back (which i hate doing) and got it redone adding another 10isj minutes of waiting on top of our already pretty long wait (but again it was busy so we didnt rlly care much for the wait) but i did get full off of the sides by the time the redo came out The redo definitely tasted alot better, it didnt taste burnt which was good but in general didnt really have much flavor. I will say the potatoes were good, bell peppers were okay, unfortunately nothing was great....we ended up spending around ~$210 for two people for a meal that really did not satisfy either of us, we'll maybe give it another try on a less busy day but it was rough considering this was also our anniversary dinner