Came over for the first time to celebrate my birthday with a few friends. We were meeting for…read moreHappy Hour and was surprised how big the lounge area was. There were many large seating area available. One main cedar table was a big attraction. There is a fireplace with a table by it We got a table. I ordered a Borgona, fruit puree juices mix with Sprite. Never had one, but sounded really good. It came and it was delicious and fruity for a mocktail. We ordered a shrimp ceviche and octopus skewers to start out with. The Shrimp Ceviche was very delicious and it was something that I was very happy to share it with my friends. It was a big portion of shrimp cocktail with salsa on the bottom and these large sized blue chips. It was so good that we ate it quickly. Octopus skewers was a tad charred. Yet very delicious especially if you eat it with the pineapple together. Brings out the flavor of the pineapples quite well. We ordered the Pork Belly Tacos and Mole Shrimp Tacos which came in 3. I absolutely loved street tacos filled with good fresh ingredients. And both of these hot the spot. The pork belly was an absolute great flavor of the pork belly. The Shrimp was delicious. Cook perfectly and easy to devour quickly. DeFuego Nachos had Jalapenos. But wasn't listed. The nachos were delicious and it was quickly devoured. Wings came in 4 wings with garlic parmesan with carrots and celery and ranch on the platter. Heavily garlic on the wings yet very delicious. Half wedge salad was a surprise how much there is in the salad. A lot of fresh veggies there with cherry tomatoes and sliced radishes in it. I had a absolutely fun experience celebrating my birthday here. DeFuego had Happy Hour from 3pm to 6pm, seven days out of the week. Seems the Happy Hour here is very popular. You have 21 appetizers to choose from on the Happy Hour Menu. There are Mocktails, and any drinks you want available. Definitely will come back again.

Shoot. Last night I took my boyfriend here to celebrate a special event & we left so disappointed!…read moreWe got there at 7:15 & we were stuck there for over 2 hours! I ordered 2 things and both came out wrong. Our waitress spoke very loudly and we could hear her having long personal conversations with people a couple tables away from us for 10+ minutes at a time, several times. While we waited for her, we ran out of water a few times and I had to ask for more. It was over an hour before our order was even taken. We did flag her down to order an appetizer, brussel sprouts with cheese on the side due to a dairy allergy, but... the sprouts came out with cheese on them. They corrected this fairly promptly, but then we sat for another 45 minutes before our order was actually taken. I ordered a steak as "somewhere between medium & medium well" and she correctly repeated my order back to me "medium/medium well." When the steak came out, it was WELL well done. Like, burnt. I wanted to send it back, but I didn't want to deal with the embarrassment or have to wait even longer for food. We were about an hour & 45 minutes into dinner by the time we got our food. I was so disappointed! I also wanted to get dessert to celebrate the occasion but the service was SO slow that we had to cancel our after-dinner plans. We ordered it anyway & requested the check promptly, giving up on our plans for the rest of the evening. We were only a party of 2, we arrived early for our reservation, & we watched several larger parties come and go while we waited for our order to even be taken. It was a Wednesday night and not overly busy, there were several empty tables, so I'm not sure what the hold up was. We were also seated at an odd table next to the kitchen with a small divider between us and the staff. It was noisy and I even heard 2 staff members exchange a joke about how someone else had left & said they'd never come back. They laughed about it. I wish I had the guts those people had to get up & leave! I've never once left less than a 20% tip and felt immense guilt not tipping well, but after experiencing the poor service then also hearing the staff blatantly acknowledge it & not care.... I was appalled. The Hilton bought the hotel attached to De Fuego and I'm shocked. This was a Monarch hotel before and I'd assume that the Hilton's standards would be higher but the service and quality here have tanked hopelessly low since the acquisition. I had a similar experience at The Underground before it closed. I've learned my lesson & won't come here for a special occasion again.

Imagine a super cozy alpine ski lodge, wood panels festooned with eclectic memorabilia, with a…read morehefty menu full of wine, cocktails, snacks, desserts, and generously-portioned entrees - throw in live musical entertainment that varies from sultry cocktail lounge to funky soul - I don't know, it's hard to pin down exactly what all of this adds up to, but you really owe it to yourself to check out Arrivederci. The space is pretty big, so it's usually easy enough to get seated, although there are live music nights where the place is JUMPING and you might need to settle for grabbing a spot at the bar. Service is generally pretty quick and attentive. I'm thinking - date night? taking your grandkids (or your grandparents) out for a nice meal? Showing off a local gem to the uninitiated? I think those are all good excuses to go.

I read all the reviews . How loud it is. Bad service. Orders of food small in size. NOT WHAT I…read moreSAW!!! Every thing was execellent!! The place was pack!!! The servers were really nice.And were execellent!!! They are not 95% They are 100% I half to go back and pig out

I can't believe I've never tried this place before. I went there for birthday dinner and let me…read moretell you it was worth every cent! We sat at the bar and the bartender, Ethan was so pleasant and knowledgeable. He made me an absolutely perfect Sidecar which a lot of bartenders don't know how to make. Then he suggested the blood orange salad with beef tips which was so good, I became enraptured. The world stopped. I was seriously having a mindful eating moment savoring every bite like my mouth was saying, "Wake up! This is how food is SUPPOSED to taste!" Who needs sex when you've got those beef tips? OMG. Afterward my partner and I were basking in the afterglow, " Those were so good." "Yeah they were so good, I'll be thinking about them for the next 3 days." Haha. I need a cigarette.

No complaints, it felt good going to a nice restaurant and just having a pleasant experience. Our…read moreserver was nice, hostess was nice, our 8 top table was prepared for us ahead of time and it was great! Food was a good variety, although this place does not have a kids menu (I guess that's my only complaint), but they did offer to do a kids pasta. I had the hand cut pasta special and it tasted fresh and not too heavy. The banana foster dessert was soooo good! Wine was super yummy, I had their version of a sangria and it hit the spot! Not too loud on a Sunday evening. Definitely recommend to try out!

How have I not known about Canard? What a gem in our city!…read more First, the decor was lovely. I was in awe of the dried flower bouquet on that wall. I booked on OpenTable and added a note that my mother needed a wall to place her crutches against, and they gave us 2 options. Very kind of them, and the gentleman helped my mother get situated. Service was exceptional. Food menu seemed light but enough of a variety to choose from, and it all was absolutely delicious. Had the drink School for Ants which the taste was of perfection. For lunch we shared the pears and goat cheese which by far was my favorite dish. Also ordered the ricotta gnocchi which I thought the bourguignon was a little strong but I believe that's normal, so it's just my personal preference. The Tokyo hot chicken tenders were tender and juicy, and the honey and sauce paired well together. Shout out to the staff that brought our forgotten to go box to our car. My mother wants to go back, so you won us both over!

Service was very nice and helpful but the food was honestly very mediocre for the price. I was…read morehoping to get steak frites but it was Salisbury steak frites. And it wasn't real Salisbury steak either. It was quite bland and chewy. Fries were decent but drowning in a layer of oil on the plate. I'm used to laurelhurst steak house so maybe my expectations have been set high. But, I wasn't impressed with the food, especially for the price.

Cute cozy neighborhood wine bar! Came here after work and had a glass with a small charcuterie…read moreboard. It was actually pretty shareable for 1-3 people needing a snack. Service was so lovely. We went back and ordered a mini wine flight which is maximizing the fun. Plus it was a nice day outside so we sat out there on the patio. Lots of cars drive by but who cares you have your wine! I would definitely go back.

Lingering. That seems to be the best word that comes to mind. Corkscrew is the sort of place that…read moreyou spend time with friends and relax, and just let time drift by. It's an interesting space. It reminds you of an old bookstore or an English pub. The wine selections are quite nice. They feature pours that seem to rotate between the Pacific Northwest and French and Italian destinations. The service is incredibly friendly, and they have a nice selection of small plate foods to share. It's just a great little neighborhood place, and it's kind of a little gem, off the beaten track in its Bybee location.

You can't go wrong here! Food is always spot on! Will be back time & again. Cant wait for summer to…read moresit outside .

We went to The Portland Bottle Shop on one of our latest trips there. We wanted a bottle shop with…read morea large can selection of local breweries and we definitely found that here and purchased quite a few cans to take home that nicely met those specifications. The great thing was not only did they have a good selection to take home in cans but they also served food and had beer on tap. We both got a beer, Steve and I to go along with our meal. For lunch I had a delicious Portobello Mushroom sandwich which was excellent! Very fresh ingredients and very, very flavorful. I haven't had this particular mushroom in a while and it was great to have it in this sandwich! Lots of other promising sandwich and lunch options as well! I'd love to come back because not only was the food great but this location is in a neighborhood I'm not familiar with at all and I would love to explore it some more!

It was a nice Saturday night and the place was pretty packed. Arrived at 5:50…read more Waiter came right over to take my drink order which came pretty quickly. He came right back but I hadn't had time to read the menu yet. He didn't return until 10 minutes later to take my order Although slow in getting what I ordered the food was great. I'll be back for sure

First time trying this place; I made a reservation for Easter. Nothing on their website suggested a…read morespecial menu, so I assumed normal menu. Arrived for my noon reservation for the very overpriced breakfast buffet and omelet menu as the only thing available. $45 buffet for an adult - I had the last serving of lukewarm eggs and bacon with dry biscuits. The coffee was hot and delicious at least! My in laws and husband had omelettes off the static menu for $25 and reports were "okay." Service was better than the food, and the ambiance was quite nice. Very disappointed. Wish we had left once we saw the menu.

What a cute find! Walking through Sellwood, you're bound to find charming spots like this. The…read moremoment you walk through the door, the smell of fresh coffee greets you with the sound of smooth jazz in the background. The space is open, yet cozy. Little nooks to hideaway and get work done or a full bar where you can sit and have a glass of wine with friends. The workers were very sweet and helped us with out order. The menu isn't extensive but has a good amount of choices including lite food options. In the end we got one of their seasonal coffees, a wonderful artisanal tea, and a savory squash pastry that was to die for. I'm excited to return sometime in the evening for a cute date night. This is really such a versatile place. I can't imagine anyone being unhappy here. Enjoy!

Ambience and decors were impeccable. So cozy and relaxing. I could spend all day sipping coffee…read morehere. Would love to be back for their afternoon/evening wine hours as well. The Mocha and Fig Latte that were got were good but not our favorite. Worth a visit for the vibe alone though.

Super witchy and cozy little spot! I stumbled in here unintentionally as something about the…read moreambiance drew me in while I was going down the street, and I am so glad I stopped in. I was immediately greeted by a very friendly pup at the door, and spent some of my evening enjoying a glass solo at the bar. Very nice wine selection and food. It was low key inside and a perfect way to wind down the week. The owners Chanelle and Charlie came across very down to earth and made me feel right at home and welcome to chill there. I'll be back soon to try that focaccia :-)

Food is quite good. Very cozy atmosphere, sleepy dog in the corner. Owner and chef is cool…read more We got about a half dozen apps and wine for the 4 of us and loved everything. Highly recommend the curry yogurt kettle chips. So good. It's a little Portland "woo-woo", so maybe your super Christian RW step mom would be comfortable with the atmosphere. It's eclectic and fun. All good.

The steaks here are amazing, My hubby and l split a steak dinner, because it is that much food! We…read moreusually get ribeye, fries, salad, sometimes a cup of Tony's soup. It's the bomb. They have restaurant part where family can go. Bar part with poker machines, and a banquet room for gatherings. Jenn (with two N's) is very attentive and always happy with great service.

After driving by this restaurant for years it was time to give it a try…read more I was not disappointed at all! A wide variety of items on the menu and flexible options for side dishes. I lucked out visiting on a prime rib Friday night. Terrific waitress - she was super nice.