I'm really disappointed by our Mother's Day experience at Loam--especially because we've had great…read morevisits here before. We had a 10:45 reservation but ended up waiting outside on the sidewalk for over 40 minutes. We got a couple of "it'll be soon" updates and one offer to sit at a picnic table on the sidewalk. That wasn't an option for my husband's back. And, by that point, it felt like we'd already had the full sidewalk experience! To add to the frustration, we watched a table that would have fit our party turn over and be given to a group that had arrived well after us. Once seated, things didn't improve much. Our daughter has celiac disease, and after talking through options with our server, she ordered a modified breakfast plate. When it arrived, it had two slices of (gluten-full) toast placed right in the middle. We asked for a remake. While we were waiting someone came over to tell us (firmly) that the kitchen isn't dedicated gluten-free. We fully get that, but that's different from putting bread on top of everything on the plate, especially after we'd already discussed the restriction. As I was saying that, the staff member walked away. The interaction felt more like a lecture than the apology that would've been appropriate. The food overall was okay, but not memorable. My husband said the "special" Bloody Mary was the worst he's ever had--memorable, just not in a good way. On the positive side, the gluten-free coffee cake was excellent, and thankfully the company made the day worthwhile. My guess is there may have been an issue with our reservation. We made it in person previously and it was written in a notebook. When we called to confirm the day before, they initially couldn't find it. It felt like it might not have made it into the system, and they were trying to accommodate on the fly once they realized it. If that's the case, a little transparency upfront would have gone a long way--we would have appreciated the option to adjust our plans rather than end up waiting outside for so long. Overall, this felt like a series of misses and mishandled opportunities to improve the experience. It's also an excellent reminder of why I normally steer clear of dining out on holidays.

Fried Chicken on special was worthy. And the Cola-Pecan syrup-heavy cream drink was delish…read more Solid venue, rarely a line. Parking is very easy.

I came with my coworker last night 8/18 for a kittle team bonding dinner. My first time there. I…read moreloved that it was a built in an older style home. It gives you this feeling of familiarity like you're being invited into someone's home. The temperature, the decor, the table settings, the glassware. Everything was well done, neat, clean. Our server Owen was knowledgeable, friendly but professional and gave wonderful service. I felt taken care of while still being able to converse with my coworker freely. His attention to detail was impressive. From the way he held the wine bottle as he poured, to the re plating and de crumbing the table. Excellent. We ordered the salad, clams and mussels, the pasta, the crepe and duck. Every dish was delicious. The kitchen did a wonderful job of coursing things. My coworker loved the pasta which was probably the #1 dish, but I was a huge fan of the crepe. There was another couple near us and I overheard Owen suggesting a wine to them. Their wine list is extensive and Owen seemed knowledgeable and comfortable making a pairing suggestion. Dessert was offered as was a coffee or after dinner drink. L' Orange hits every mark if you're looking for a lovely dinner out. Next time I want to sit at the bar as I only got to peek in but it looked like it would be a fun experience. Thanks Owen and L'Orange team!

L'Orange is a cute French spot. Step thru the Orange door and you'll find the atmosphere is…read morecharming, the food is thoughtful, and every dish had layers of flavor. I originally came here with a girlfriend, but honestly, this place feels made for date night. Romantic and intimate. We had a reservation and our waiter seated us and gave us the lay of the land, took their advice and ordered their recommendations - we ordered multiple dishes to share. We would have ordered more but we were headed to a concert later so could not overdo it. The dishes were small but packed with flavor. After eating here, it's easy to see why they've earned a James Beard Award. I'll definitely be back for more!

Heard by word on mouth I had to try and they weren't wrong. Both the gluten free and regular pizza…read morewas amazing! The shop is small, but in the beauty downtown Troutdale with outdoor seating. The staff was super friendly and helpful. Totally have to try!

It was busy on a Friday evening with only bar seating available. It's pretty loud inside but it had…read morea fun vibe. The Buffalo style chicken wings were so moist and juicy. I had the Greek salad and hubby had the special blackberry and chèvre salad. Both were amply sized and delicious. We ordered a custom pie. It was a good pizza but we thought it was going to be wood-fired because Yelp has it listed that way on the restaurant's Yelp site. The wine list is minimal if you like a good glass of wine, but they do have some bottles in a rack to choose from. The bartender never mentioned that to us. We luckily noticed them. They ran out of wine glasses and gave us short and thick water glasses for our wine. Overall a good experience.

Great food and service yesterday at the Newbergundian Bistro. We had been at Stoller for our spring…read morerelease, and wanted to find a new restaurant to try. We are glad it was the Newbergundian Bistro. We had to start with a Croissant. It was very flavorful, but it was bit soft, not the perfect crunch that we love. The fresh squeezed grapefruit juice made an excellent greyhound. The Bistro had my favorite...Escargot as a special. WOW. So good. We then shared the Potato Croquettes. The accompanying fondue was so good to dip the Croquettes into. We finished with a Ham and Brie Sandwich that was excellent, accompanied by crisp and hot french fries. My wife had the Grilled Five Cheese Sandwich with Mixed Greens. She loved it. Traci was terrific and helped us throughout the meal.

Great brunch at this new spot today! Small restaurant with…read morelimited tables. We started at the bar, which was not comfortable for my mom but eventually we were able to sit on the patio which was great. Potato croquet appetizer - yummy. The cheese, pickle, mustard and croquettes go together as one perfect bite. I got the open face Ruben. It was delicious. I tried the grilled cheese which my sister got too - yummy, but there's a sticky cheese on there that I didn't love. Greens that came with all items were weird. Didn't eat them - don't know what they were.

Wonderful food and amazing service! Went with my mon for mother's day, had their pancakes and…read morebiscuits and gravy. Delicious coffee too!

Absolutely delicious breakfast options! We are TOTAL snobs and we LOVED being here. Wonderful…read moreservice from the staff, the setting is SO cute with an outdoor seating and even a kids play area! Highly recommend!! (PLEASE! Get the avocado toast I am blown away:)))

Had a great meal for two here last night. We split the scallops, a bbq chicken skewer on their…read morespecials menu, the corn fritters, and the salad. Everything was excellent--I feel weird focusing on the salad, but the dressing was awesome and everything was so fresh. The corn & cheese fritters were very good and the aji verde it came with was a standout. Service was good, fast, and very friendly, but not overly hovering. I had a cocktail whose name I forgot, but it has kiwi and falernum in it. It was very good...light and refreshing, and cut through the flavors of everything very well. The space is very cool--open and industrial with some fish tanks, but comfortable seating, and interesting artwork. The music was a little loud for my preferences, but that's a pretty minor gripe. Absolutely worth a visit!

Stopped in for dinner later in the evening, and so happy they were able to fit us in! Upscale…read morevibes (and we were coming in fairly casual, but we still felt comfortable) - very chill, good play list (not so loud you can't converse comfortably), dimmer lighting. The aquariums toward the front of the restaurant with jellyfish and tropical fish added to the ambiance. They had a nice selection of zero proof and NA beverages, which I always appreciate. I tried the Lechon Fresca, and it was fantastic. It's a family-style tapas situation, so our server recommended 2-3 items per person, depending on our hunger level. For 3 of us, we ordered 7 items, and it was plenty. We had the piquillo pepper empanadas (yum) - they added on a 3rd for us so we could each have one - gaucho bread, the white corn and cheese fritters (my favorite, I think?!), patatas, Peruvian fried chicken bites (second favorite bite?), pastel de choclo, and lomo saltado (so good!). Everything was delicious! I'd have loved to try the shaved jicama salad, too - next time we're in town! We parked in a lot nearby, but you can also get lucky and find street parking on the side streets. There are a few tables outside if you're looking for outdoor dining, but we liked the vibe inside. Highly recommend for a fun evening out and a chance to try several different things - you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu.

We stopped in over the weekend at the recommendation of a friend. We were a bit early before the…read moredinner rush but we were surprised to see the entire place empty. Beautiful restaurant, we really expected a bit of a crowd. We were seated and greeted, waters were provided with menus. We started our meal experience by telling our waiter that we planned to do a progressive dinner down 3rd Street. We were met with a rather disappointed / disheartened response. Their menu was absolutely stunning. Lots of great options. As this was our first stop of the evening, we went for an appetizer. The Albacore Confit absolutely out of this world. Ridiculously good. Huge portion, plated beautifully. Wonderful for the three of us to share. We all raved at how lovely the dish was. Drinks were absolutely fabulous. Gin martini was SOLID. My partner didn't care for his wine but it was a first-time try, that isn't the fault of the restaurant. The Dolores O'Riordan martini was absolutely wonderful. The bar was timely with drinks, which is always appreciated. Overall, ambiance, food, and drink were AMAZING! Absolutely a 5-star experience. However, service just did not slap. We could have survived with the disheartened response at us only staying for one-course but the end of our time with Grounded Table kinda kicked us all in the butt. As they handed me the check, we were met with "We hope you can join us for an entire meal sometime". The inflection was just catty and unnecessary. Trying to look past it, I continued to complete the check but after they departed the table, my dinner-mates both whispered under their breath "that did not just happen, how rude!" Meh, this could hae been the easiest 5-star review ever. The attitude of our server kinda blew the entire experience, the comment was unnecessary.

Unique and delicious cocktails. Lovely service and atmosphere. We highly recommend based on the…read moreroasted chicken (wow just wow) and the halibut. All so flavorful and fresh!! Can't wait to go back!!

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!

Bastion was amazing! My wife and I were visiting from Sacramento and wanted to check out some of…read morethe famed gluten free restaurants in Portland. Bastion definitely is part of what makes Portland's gluten free scene great! The location is in a beautiful small neighborhood in the city. Bastion sits among some small businesses and has the feel of a cozy business in a house. My absolute favorite thing about Bastion was their fried chicken. It was crispy and delicious. Often times gluten free items lack a bit of substance when it comes to how it feels, but the nice meaty chicken pieces really helped offset that in the case of the chicken sandwich. It was fulfilling to eat and would do a great job filling up anyone who is hungry. My wife went with the waffles and they were great. They were presented beautifully with a gorgeous flower garnish. If you want a nice IG picture, well, here you go! To wash it all down I tried their mango smoothie. And this thing was smooooooof. This was one of THE BEST smoothies I've had in a while and I would drive back up from Sacramento just to get this again. We loved our experience at Bastion and am sad to leave!

We're in Milwaukie, because we were looking for a restaurant with a view of the river. The Yelp app…read morename this restaurant as one that had a view of a river. It turned out, this was not true. But, we decided to eat here anyway! We ate outside, in a nice weather, no flies! We sat down, then we ordered from the menu, a Fried Chicken Sandwich and a Tarragon Chicken Salad Sandwich. All of the food in this restaurant is gluten free. And the sandwich bread, while tasty, were pretty hard to chew. Mine specially, I couldn't even cut the thinly sliced crust with MY knife & fork! That's saying a lot! The sandwich came with a nice serving of green salad. The restroom is clean. Service was good. Water is self-serve and there's hardly any room at the station to set down a small cup, when filling a second cup.

Lovely place for Happy Hour!…read more Found Wine & Growl on Open Table. The 1000 points rewards lured us to give it a try! Plus, we love wine and chocolate. Service was excellent! Had a little table in the corner reserved for us. We made reservations through Open Table. Our Infiniti SUV was being serviced (oil change and 15k service) just a little over a mile away. Drove from Vancouver, WA. We enjoyed the poke, cheeseburger, and brownie. Nice ambience. The view of the street and parking lot wasn't especially nice. But if this business flourishes, perhaps they can move locations in the future. All in all, a great start! We'll be back the next time we're in the area. Ohhh... almost forgot to mention that even the bathroom was nice ~ clean, with art-deco tones. CHEERS!

This place is extremely underrated. The service was cute and friendly! Thx, Gabe!…read more I had the poke bowl, Was not expecting the explosion of flavor and freshness. The bowl is unassumingly big and the wontons are crispy. The location is also unassuming in a strip mall but what a gem for this neighborhood.