Had an awesome time at The Observatory the other weekend. Unlike a lot of places, they run their…read moreHappy Hour on the weekend, which is what drew my partner and I in. You can absolutely smell the fish and vinegar as soon as you walk through the door, which I think gives the place a very homey pub feel. I ordered a spiked peach Arnold Palmer, which I enjoyed (and it was pleasantly strong) and a glass of the house white, which was good for the price. Our server was very fast and attentive. To eat I got the tomato soup with a grilled cheese, which was absolutely fantastic. The soup was so creamy and flavorful, and I cannot imagine a better meal after spending all day walking outside in the rain. The fries were super crispy and I liked the batter. My partner and I shared some of their breadsticks, which were deliciously baked (fresh!) and came with a super refreshing basil crema and a nice tomato-y dip. Wonderful all. My partner ordered fish and chips, and was surprised to find that it is one large fillet of fish, not multiple pieces like you would typically expect. He said the fish was fine, but a little tough. Overall, a wonderful experience. I definitely hope to return. I highly recommend this place as a refuge during the cold winter months!

You know what I will admit that my ardor for The Observatory has cooled over time. I do still count…read moretheir rosemary pear martini as my favorite cocktail in town - and really their cocktail menu overall is still excellent. But the last few times I've stopped in for a meal, it feels like the food isn't quite as impressive as it used to be. Could be all in my head. Not sure. But it's always a nice spot to hang out and chat with friends, you can get seated quicker if you enter through Over & Out, which basically functions as an extension of the main Observatory, with it's own bar and pool tables.

10/10 no notes…read more Came in on a whim and was craving tartare. I had previously came from laurelhurst market which was closed randomly? So this was the next on the list and I'm glad I came. Got sat immediately during lunch on a weekday. Ordered the tartare and garlic soup. I asked if they had lattes and they recommended me go down the hall while I wait for my order for a coffee at ranger chocolate how fun! The tartare hit the spot. Ice cold, the meat was fresh, Briney from the olives. Delicious would get again. Garlic soup, very rich. Never had it before it was delightful. Was a quick stop so I only grabbed a couple things but this was such a joy would recommend ! Looking forward to returning to try more things on the menu.

Ordered: -2 cheese charcuterie…read more -Anchovies -Happy daiquiri -Lager Pro: -Friendly staff -Dog friendly (atrium seating) -Everything was tasty! Don't skip the cocktails! Con: -A bit pricey for the portion size during happy hour ($49 total including 20% automatic gratuity)

I'm going to be thinking about those Foie Gras Dumplings for quite a long time…read more All items I tried last night at Canard were creative, flavorful, well presented and reasonably priced. The garlic fries were spicy in the best way, perfectly crisp, and served steaming hot. The Duck Stack (pancakes covered with duck gravy, onions, and a duck egg) sounded a bit odd to me (and probably many others). When I asked the server if it was good, they told me that people travel to the restaurant specifically for that dish. I'm glad I tried it. Again, very unique with a well balanced spice profile paired with the delicious undertones of a hot pancake. I know I would have never thought of that, doesn't sound like it should work, but....it worked! Service was great, atmosphere was a bit loud with a band playing next door, it was a bit overwhelming, plus a random dude walked into the restaurant and a server lit his joint for him as a courtesy(?)...stunk the place up for a few minutes, but as I thought about it, I decided that was about the most "Portland" thing I had seen all week on my trip :) I'll be going back for sure, I would love to taste through that entire menu. Did I mention the Foie Gras Dumplings? I never had anything like them in my life. That's a dish I would definitely travel back to Portland for.

Canard was participating in this month's Portland Dining Monthly. I'm glad we participated…read more The food Canard was both interesting and delicious. We especially enjoyed the chicken fried trout. Service was fast, friendly and efficient.

If you're looking for a reasonably priced high-quality steakhouse with a casual/cozy vibe, look no…read morefurther. My partner and I just went to LM to celebrate her birthday and were pleasantly surprised for our first visit. The service was absolutely excellent with no water running empty, a helpful server that answered our questions and made accommodations, and a bonus birthday cookie for my partner we didn't expect. The steaks definitely hold up, too! We both got steak frites, her with flatiron and me with Wagyu and were thrilled. LM is nice and lets you swap your meat with the dish/prep style if you'd like and it was perfect. The fries were nicely seasoned, crispy, and flavorful. Do not sleep on the mac & cheese either! The caramelized onion and creamy cheese were honestly some of the best I'd had. Definitely sit outside if the weather's solid but even if it isn't it's a nice covered tent area with cute lighting that should stay warm year-round. It was a nice space that felt cozy & casual amidst the nicer food.

Friendly dinner service but very expensive and poor value. Reasons we won't be back:…read more We knew we'd be spending a lot from the past reviews, but the bill with tip for four of us was $400+ and that's without any appetizers, no dessert/coffee, just one drink each, and not ordering the most expensive options. The food was fine, certainly nothing justifying the costs. (We didn't get the steak for two that was market price of $175). Other steakhouses usually include some main course options for non beef eaters, but here it's just the $45 halibut. We all liked the nicely flavorful side dishes meant for sharing and would encourage everyone to try those. Oddly, there's this disconnect: The place is very "come as you are" aka Portland casual, with server in jeans, some guests in shorts, etc. That's fine, even good, if you know that in advance or if you're at a fast casual place where you order at a counter, for example. But we didn't know that and we went there for a special occasion so the vibe felt off, thinking others would have also approached it as more of an upscale experience. The place is huge. Massive tent out front along Burnside (sitting in there would make it even more casual) plus the indoor space with bar seating. You probably can make a request for indoors or outdoors when you make a res. Allow extra time for parking there on a neighborhood side street.

Came here to use the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit. Got the Pre Fixe with wine pairing. Honestly…read morethoroughly impressed by the quality of the dishes. Just wonderful. We sat at the counter and solid service. Great for a date night. So good, we might consider their private dining for a party.

The food and the atmosphere at Arden are why one goes. It is definitely a splurge so one expects a…read morehigh caliber of service and food that go along with fine dining. When we got there in time for our reservation, the host was on the phone making us wait a few minutes for his attention. Then, we were seated near the main passageway at a fourtop even though we were just two and there were a lot of two tops available for the early reservation. Our female server was rushed from the get go. While I was perusing the drink menu, she ran off to get my partner his wine because he had decided already. She wasn't willing to wait 5 seconds for me to decide. She was in a hurry to service other diners. It wound up being this way throughout the meal. There was constant rushing and not paying attention to us. It felt awkwardly harried. The problem with the food was my dish came half hot, half cold. The quail was hot and very flavorful while the pureed peas and potatoes were served cold under the quail. Normally, I would send it back for this, but I was too hungry and didn't want to hassle it. This entree was $38. But the biggest offense was that I wrote the restaurant about my experience and they did not respond. I might give a place another chance if they cared enough to hear from their customers and apologize, but that didn't happen. Hence this review.

Great food, service (thanks Gabe) and atmosphere! Don't miss…read morethe scallop ceviche! Repeat worthy!

We ordered Ceviche Beef heart is tasty but the portion is…read moresmall We really like the mussels and fries The main entrees are also good

Hosted a 50+ person dinner here and could not be happier with our experience. The whole staff was…read morefantastic to work with and went above and beyond to tailor the experience to our group, from decorations to custom themed cocktails. We rented the entire main floor and loved having the patio as a side space for people to hang out in. The food was excellent and the kitchen was able to accommodate our wide range of dietary needs without compromising on portions or flavor.

We're testing this restaurant, for future church group luncheon, 2027, it was recommended by a…read moreco-worker. We didn't have problem finding a parking. We were seated right away, wherever we wanted. I picked a shady indoor spot booth. I'm not sure, if it's the right booth, I then realized, they have the swings, by the window facing Burnside. I wanted to move, but hubby won't! No matter how much I begged, he ain't movin'. Then, I said: 'the music here is too loud.' His answer? 'There's always something!' So I stayed. I checked out the Patio. It might work, for the group. At least, there's one of us, who love alcohol. That may give them a reason to come. (She's driving the rest of the group). Since we are heading to an event, not far from here, we didn't have much time to take leftovers home, we didn't have a cooler, it's almost 80 degrees out, so we decided to eat something we could share. We picked the BBQ COHO Salmon Sandwich. Seared Coho salmon glazed with Bourbon BBQ sauce topped with baby Aragula and pickled red onions on a Portland French toasted potato bun. There's a $2 discount recess during happy hour (3-5pm). We were there at that time. (Is that the reason WHY the music were soo loud?) It was served with hand-cut fries. Both were just the perfect taste (delicious), and size for both of us. But, for some reason, I was still tempted to have something else. We looked at the desert menu, and decided on the Peach Crumble. Food taste so much better, when shared! Enough said. (We waited so long for this one, that we almost didn't made it to our event! We were enjoying our time here, that by the time we got to our car, we were rushing, and made it two minutes later we would have been late!) Negative: Music is too loud! Restroom could be improved. Do we need to see those words written on the board? I agree about ICE, but, that is not something we want to see.

Stopped in for breakfast. Clean, chic and minimal dinning…read morearea off the lobby of the hi lo hotel. The food was delicious. Kids and parents were all happy with what showed up at the table. Ricotta pancakes were a hit although you might get hit with an up change for extra syrup. Brewed coffee was surprisingly really good! No matcha though (head to drip drop for that)! You might want to look into reservations though, because even though the dining area was almost empty they checked to see if they could accommodate us when we arrived. Overall very happy with the stop and the food!

This restaurant is located inside the Hi-Lo Hotel. We had our breakfast there two days in a row…read moresince we were staying at the hotel. The dining area is spacious and has a lot of natural light. The servers are very attentive. I had the American breakfast which was very satisfying; the bacon looked to be overcooked, but that was just one side. I like my bacon somewhat crispy. Overall, it hit the spot. The next day, I had the Buttermilk Pancakes and they were light and fluffy. Again, the thick cut bacon. An enjoyable meal overall.

Oh Q, how I love you. I've never had a bad meal here and I've been coming here (and VQ) for years!…read more The meals and memories I have made here are priceless. The food is always delicious and the service is always on point! We got the chicken tortilla soup and it was delicious and so flavorful. Cajun stuffed prawns were absolutely amazing. So crispy and bursting with flavor. We were pretty much licking the plate. The cocktails are always amazing and the bartenders are helpful. The crispy mushroom spinach salad is always a winner. If you've never been here you gotta try the osso bucco. It's what they're known for! The ambiance is a low lighting, personal, and very professional.

Great service, we thought out menu and excellent execution of that menu. Had the burger add bacon…read moreand avacado. Along with an extra dirty vodka martini and glass of Big Table Pinot Noir. Jose and Julia gave exceptional service. I plan on coming back to try more dish

Four of us went to Jacquline for dinner. We began with a dozen oysters during their happy hour…read more They were served with 5 different sauces-deliciously fresh. The oysters were followed by dinner. Two of us ordered seared scallops--perfectly cooked. The other two ordered rockfish--delicious. Our server and the other staff were helpful and friendly. We sat inside, although there are also covered picnic tables outside.

Had an outstanding dinner here last night. I've been wanting to visit for a long time and I'm so…read moreglad I did! Everything I had was epic, from the drink to the desert. Every dish had a perfect combination of flavors and textures. I especially appreciate their selection of mocktails. I had the GPS Said This Is Right and it was full of flavor, subtle bitterness, and texture with a great presentation. A great example of a mocktail that works. It was a joy to drink and was a great start to a great evening. The Andrew's focaccia bread was buttery, salty and heavenly. The oil that came with it was an adventure in itself. Next, I had the Hamachi Crudo. This was one of the most delightful appetizers I have ever had. It was full of a dazzling array of flavors. Simple. Elegant. A feast for the senses. And a joy to eat! I would never think to assemble these ingredients in one dish, but the combination worked splendidly. The quality and freshness of the fish was outstanding. For the entrée I had the Halibut. It was perfectly done and wonderfully presented and also full of a wonderful combination of flavors and textures. There was no way I was going to leave without checking the dessert menu and I hit the jackpot on that also. I had the Panna Cotta. It was light and fresh, bursting with summer flavor, and textured as well. It was the perfect dessert to round out a wonderful evening. My feeble words do not do justice to how outstanding each one of these dishes were! The menu was so full of appealing dishes that it was difficult to choose just one. I also heard great things about the Rockfish. I guess that means I will just have to come back! The space is very cozy and appealing, wrapped in windows. There's also plenty of outside seating. And the service from the bar was terrific. Reservations are recommended since this place is so popular. But they also have strong support for walk-ins. I stopped by on a whim this night before they opened, saw the line, and figured I'd try it and see what happens. After about a half hour wait I got in! Jacqueline is now on my very short list of absolute favorite restaurants in PDX!