Restaurant

Letty Garcia

5/5

in the last week

This was our first stay at the Paramount and will not be our last. The hotel was clean and easily accessible. Staff was super nice, friendly and informative. The hotel was quiet, almost felt like we were the only ones there. we had a balcony room and it was so nice to just sit out there in the morning and get some fresh air =) . We also had drinks and dinner at their restaurant, Swine Whiskey Bar, and OMG some of the yummiest drinks in Portland! Food was also really good. Definitely would stay here again!

Tony Cortez

4/5

a week ago

Overall great stay here. Greak walking distance from almost everything downtown portland has to offer. The lobby was beautiful and the staff were friendly. They also have a great fitness center! My only complaint is their Tv’s were all non-smart so me and the wife couldn’t watch our netflix shows or other streaming services and were instead stuck with their basic 60 channels 🙁

Melinda O’Bannon

5/5

a month ago

Highly recommend this hotel, will be returning often due to how well we were treated there. Beautiful building, fantastic location and the staff is good at making you feel like they genuinely appreciate your presence (so rare these days). And a special shout out to Joanne who happened to be a contact for us while we were there on business. She is professional, kind and clearly takes pride in her role there – The Paramount is lucky to have her.

Ben Manny

5/5

3 months ago

Our go to place for special occasions. Currently their main dinning room is closed but we actually enjoyed an early dinner on a patio in the same block. So pleased they were able to stay open during the pandemic. Menu is more limited but offers a broad variety. Quality and service are 5 stars. Not a great value but that is a secondary consideration for a special occasion celebration.

Sam Adams

5/5

4 months ago

The Higgins pop up outdoor dining experience in the lush tree lined open-air courtyard at Portland downtown’s Oregon Historical Society a relaxing and convivial setting. The food is always some of the best in the Pacific Northwest. The friendly and knowledge wait staff always welcoming. Superb!

John Kutasz

5/5

a month ago

As parts of downtown begin tentatively reopening, Higgins Piggins is there for people longing for a genuine sit-down dining experience. They are located on the patio outside the Oregon Historical Society. We came here for lunch after a visit to the spectacular Ansel Adams exhibit at the art museum on the other side of the park blocks.
Making an online reservation was simple and straightforward, and, though you might technically call this a food cart experience, everything about being seated, served, and eating was first rate (as I would have expected from anything bearing the Higgins name).
I happily ordered one of the few burgers I’ll eat during a given year, knowing that it will be done right. And, though we were outdoors, they had what looked to me to be the full list of Belgian beers that I am used to seeing.
All in all, I’m thrilled about my first sit-down dining experience that I’ve had since pandemic times began. I was very glad to experience it with the staff and chefs at Higgins.

Joshua Konosky

5/5

a week ago

I just want to start this review with a huge shout-out to Nate. Having never been to Portland, my partner and I were very hesitant to just walk into any restaurant but we caught them at a slow moment and Nate took the time to show us all that the social had to offer. Oh man, and what it had to offer was awesome! The food was sublime, we pinged and then we ponged. Overall I think that if I lived in Portland, this would be my regular hang out spot. Thank you for making the first leg of my journey one for the books Nate 💓

Daniel Delgado

5/5

2 months ago

Loved the ambiance and the variety in games! It’s very much a first come first serve for the games. Be sure to bring money for the activities because they can add up really quick. Most of the games are 1$, but bowling for 4 was $64 including the shoes. I came with a crew of 4 and we all had a blast. Definitely a good spot to have fun with friends on the weekend!

Levi B.

5/5

a month ago

Great service and great food. Our waitress whose name was Fair was amazing and a total JOY. She was fun and attentive with a great personality and so much fun. We ordered the vergitarian Nachos and rosemary fries and let me say you can tell there was love in the food because it was delicious. Can not say enough about the overall vibe and feel of the environment. We will be back again and recommending the place to friends.

David Tran

5/5

a month ago

The food was so good, I even had to take my parents here (and they approve). If there’s a line out front, just remember there’s a reason why people are willing to wait. Worth checking out, highly recommended!

Laura Schneider

5/5

5 months ago

I dream about this food. Worked for the chef 15 years ago and I never became tired of her flavors. There’s a fresh simplicity with a secret twist here and there that will always satisfy. Do not fear anything on the menu. Try it all. Even the side dishes like green beans and papaya salad will blow your mind. It is common for people to order these as a main and get a protein side. The thai tea is the best I’ve ever had.

Christopher Cox

5/5

a month ago

The food is amazing. Fresh garnishes, quality ingredients, thoughtful packaging however some take out dishes require assembly. This a local favorite and many others too. Plan on long wait times if you don’t plan ahead.

Don Tankersley

5/5

a month ago

We just had an amazing dinner at Clark Lewis! Gracious and friendly service and all six of us loved our meals. The roll up doors made us feel safe and well ventilated, even though we were eating indoors in the beautiful dining room. Loved it and we’ll be going back soon and often. Keep doing what you’re doing.

Carissa Martos

5/5

4 weeks ago

This is my go-to “showing off Portland” restaurant…for out of town friends and family, as well as for things like birthdays and graduations for my teenagers. Food is fantastic, prices are imminently reasonable, and it manages to be nice without feeling stuck-up. Service is always amazing.

Nick Wagner

2/5

a month ago

The food was delicious, and the drinks were exquisite. However, the service was like molasses. I’m not sure why it would take 15 minutes to mix an old fashioned or pour a beer, especially when there were maybe only five tables and 6 servers in the restaurant.

Leonard

4/5

in the last week

The Spanish coffee. That’s all I’m gonna say.

Oh well I guess I’ll tell you the ambience is super nice too. It feels a speakeasy. This is a great spot to grab drinks/cocktails with a friend or date. Or have a nice dinner

David, the bartender that makes the Spanish Coffee is a super chill guy!

Elizabeth Zeigler

5/5

in the last week

Went for our anniversary and it never fails to be amazing! Been coming here since I moved to Portland years ago and the workers are always fantastic and friendly and the food is always fabulous! Spanish coffee is forever a must! The Ceaser salad is better than any I’ve ever had, seriously don’t sleep on it! The turkey dinner is my husband’s favorite and it always leaves him full and happy! 10/10. Definitely keeping it as our special spot!

Ray Tuleya

5/5

a year ago

A must stop in Portland for Spanish coffee. I used to take all tourists there.

Adrian Levick

5/5

11 months ago

Real french fries, not the starch battered pub fries that are so quizzically popular in Oregon. All the food is lovely, as with all the rogue houses I’ve visited, it’s always as much of a focus as the beer. I wish this location, adjacent to student housing and a college campus which originated in Vanport, was occupied by a place that was more affordable for students and faculty. It’s a half star gripe at most. I just know that if I lived on campus, untold sums of my student loan disbursement would have been spent on their Turkey BLTA’s.

Lauren Utterback

5/5

a year ago

Edited Review: The manager contacted me and is going to post the prices for everyone. I feel heard and I have updated this review from one star to five because they are excellent! Thank you to the staff, bartenders, and brewers! The service and drinks are amazing.

Buyer beware! I had no idea that one shot of whiskey was $8.50. None of their prices are listed.

Vishnu Rama Reddy

5/5

a year ago

Best bar on campus, literally met all my friends here.

Zachary Mettler

5/5

in the last week

Always a great selection of fun ciders, great food, friendly employees. And awesome indoor and outdoor seating for being with folks. Good sized tables for games, its definitely a destination for table top game groups.

C B

1/5

a week ago

Dogs are not allowed inside, and no staff comes outside to take orders, or make sure there are clean bowls for water. (Most water bowls end up full of cigarette butts) If you’re alone with your dog, you’re on your own. I wouldn’t leave my dog alone outside this place to go inside and order. Tired of seeing this place come up on every dog friendly bar list. It isn’t.

McDonald’s is more dog friendly.

Chris Bedal

4/5

in the last week

A typical brewpub. The beer was fine and the service was fine. Didn’t try the food but I don’t go to a brewery for their food.

Constance Norona

5/5

a month ago

Can’t ask for more from an upscale lunch spot. Prompt, friendly, knowledgeable staff. A variety of excellent choices on the menu, expectations exceeded for each one. Hubby doesn’t even like clam chowder and he said mine was great. Both our salads were fresh and well balanced in terms of the flavors and ingredients. The shrub beverage was a new concept to me, and now I’m a fan. And the bread they serve is pretty amazing. Plus, the butter is soft, so you can spread it easily. It’s well worth a splurge, calories and cash.

Alexander Jennison

1/5

2 weeks ago

Food was sub par. Cane out cold and many of the sides are not substitutable even for an extra charge. They just straight up don’t do it. Also the steak (yes I know it’s a seafood place) is less than 4 oz. It’s not even a whole steak. They cut 5 tiny slices and give that to you. It’s the most pitiful $46 steak I’ve ever had. The salmon was cold. Not at all worth the money. Did not live up to the hype. Mediocre at best. My wife wanted the best seafood in Portland. This was the place that came up and it was sub par. For the amount of money I spent, it needed to be way better. If it wasn’t so highly acclaimed it wouldn’t be a problem, but it is 100% not the best seafood in Portland. If you want a nice meal avoid this place at all costs

Kelsea LaVoie

5/5

in the last week

I always enjoy Southpark! They’re a great spot for consistent food, drinks, and service. We went for their happy hour, not a crazy good deal (a couple bucks off select items) but I was happy with the selections. Shrimp cocktail was good, classically prepared. Oysters were ok, I wish the mignonette packed a little more punch. I thought the gnocchi in the chowder was fun and inventive. Clam broth did not go to waste, sopped up with their delicious bread. Solid seafood restaurant in Portland.

Stephen Weber (France Hopper)

5/5

6 months ago

For being a national chain, McCormic and Schmick’s delivers an impressive level of consistency in both service and quality of food and beverage that seems, unfortunately, to be trending towards something that is now rare to find. Menus rotate regularly enough that even if you dine with them weekly, there is still a good chance you’ll be able to find a new menu item to try. For the wine lovers, you’ll find a very extensive selection: it takes up the entire backside of the menu.

If you dine with them regularly, I would suggest signing up for their Landry’s Select club program. There is a $25 fee to sign up, but it is given back immediately in dining credit, and it’s easy enough to collect the 250 points needed for another $25 reward.

As far as things go for this specific location, the staff are fantastic: very friendly and welcoming and many will make a genuine attempt to know you better if you become a regular diner. While the best views are from the outdoor tables when the weather in Portland cooperates, the tiered seating in the dining room means you will generally have a good view of the waterfront, regardless of where you sit (the exception to this is the bar area, with it’s single floor and former tap room converted in to additional dining space.) If you aren’t sure what to order, don’t be afraid to ask the staff; they don’t immediately default to the specials or highest-priced items on the menu. They will make an honest recommendation.

In short, McCormick and Schmick’s delivers a consistent experience at reasonable prices and without the markup for an excellent location. If you dine with them regularly, join the club. It’s worth it.

Mark George

5/5

4 months ago

Magical dinning experience. Only 20% of indoor dinning room occupancy now inside. So like having place all to ourselves. Made for a great 53rd Birthday for my husband Steve.. was really super delicious fresh food. Wished we could take one or two of those beautiful waitstaff boys home.!

Glenda Newman

5/5

3 weeks ago

Pleasant outside seating. Delicious food and drinks. Happy hour is only inside at the bar, Monday-Friday from 3:00-6:00pm. Apple pie dessert was the BEST! Friendly and fast service. Our dinner was under $100.00 for soup, shrimp salad we shared the main meal and 2 drinks and dessert.

dakota 4581

5/5

2 months ago

Great place to eat. Had a mixture of high class and casual dining. I ordered the big plate of calamari and it was amazing. Not too chewy. Not under cooked. The calamari came with a sweet glaze, which over was a little much. Would have been nice as a dip rather than a glaze but still tasted great. Near perfect presentation of all the food. Waiter was friendly and speedy

Luke Castellano

4/5

5 months ago

The entrance was a little bit difficult to locate being a visitor to Portland. I like to spoil myself every few months by going to a fancy steakhouse, so while traveling to Portland people told me the “Portland City Grill was the best steak house.” “You will have the best steak you have ever had there.” I immediately got excited and Rushed over there. The steak I ordered had quite a bit of fat on it, but I n
Don’t mind a bit of fat, but it might be more fat and gristle than others would like, and it was not as tender as I was hoping for. And the sauce the green beans were cooked in kind of over powered the flavor of the green beans. The meal was delicious, it truly was a great meal, but I feel my hopes were ups little bit hearing people talk so highly of it. The view was amazing being 30 floors up. So a great meal with a great view, what more could you ask for on a Saturday evening.

Hannah M

4/5

2 months ago

I love this place but I have to say I wish they had more options on their menu. It seems like they stick with steak/seafood which is good but same old same old. But awhile back I had their happy hour food and it was amazing! So many different flavors, as in I’ve never had food like THAT before. Compliments to the chef and the employees. Great service also!

Emily Lang

2/5

3 months ago

My boyfriend and I decided on Ruth’s Chris for his Birthday/Graduation dinner after hearing high praise of service and food quality. As we arrived we were greeted and taken to our table. We eventually ordered and I had gotten a chicken entree, some time comes to pass (roughly 50 minutes). Our waitress returns to tell us what I wanted was currently out of stock and I’d need to choose a new entree. I chose a combo dinner. I informed my waitress a soup or salad would be too much food and agreed to charge me the combo price without giving me a soup or salad. After I placed my new order it took almost another whole hour before we got our food. Once our checks came I found I was charged separately for everything that was apart of the combo rather than the combo itself. I tried communicating with my waitress some more but she ultimately refused to do anything for me. This is all after agreeing to charge me for the combo and not everything separately like she went ahead and did. Another issue we experienced during our visit was the lack of a free birthday dessert. We watched a table next to us get a free dessert for a birthday they were celebrating. I had even made sure to call and get reservations and let the host know it was a special birthday, and graduation celebration.

Julianna Schneider

5/5

3 months ago

One of my best friend’s wanted to take me out for a steak dinner for my 50th birthday so I chose Ruth’s Chris. She never ate there before and was over the moon with the buttery, incredible steak. I was just as impressed, even though I’ve eaten there a good 40 times before. Want perfect steak? This is your place. Great drinks and staff too!

Brian Tropp

4/5

a week ago

We have been going to this location for many years. Really enjoy the happy hour and overall experience. The 4 stars is for our last visit, the mashed potatoes were instant, what a bummer.

PS: Really enjoyed the Creme brûlée!

Morgan Lies

5/5

2 weeks ago

It’s been a few years since I was last at Mother’s, but they still have the amazing quality and wonderful service that helps make my day. I made reservations for three using their website for a Thursday morning but, as I had a train to catch, I asked if they could seat us a bit earlier. The host was able to accommodate our party.
The new dining area is very spacious and the windows bring in so much light. Our meal arrived very quickly. While I feel like the portion size was smaller than in the past, this was a blessing as they didn’t advertise half orders on the menu.
Mother’s continues to be a wonderful restaurant and I highly recommend it.
I hear brunch reservations tend to get scooped up a week in advance!

Michel Long-Rambharose

5/5

3 weeks ago

Lisa Schroeder has made me a believer. After landing in Portland and missing two meals of my grazing diet, I couldn’t have asked for a better place to have a tasty, hearty meal. The staff was very accommodating and engaging. The ambiance was calming. This was the ideal experience after a hectic flight from NYC. Thanks a million and more

Lindsay

5/5

3 months ago

We had a great experience this morning with the food and service. Our waitress was so friendly, I believe her name was Emily. She really made our brunch a delight.
We shared the blueberry pancakes and the wild salmon hash. Both were good, but I preferred the hash just because it was more flavorful. But for good food and beer decent portions this place can’t be missed.
Plus I loved the tongue in cheek attitude, and even had to get one of their shirts!

Matt Hicks

4/5

3 weeks ago

This was a frequent stop for me when living in Portland. The wings are a little on the small side when compared to Fire on the Mountain but the selection of sauces and rubs is excellent. Decent beer selection. Good place to watch a game, or several at one time!

PORK SHORTS AVA MILAN

3/5

a month ago

Cool for beer and some sports but they charged me 6$ for a tiny bowl of Cole slaw which was literally a handful of bagged slaw with a vinaigrette splashed over it. Could’ve used that money for another beer instead. So food gets a toss to the quarter back and dropped.

Anastasiya Guzenko

5/5

4 months ago

Sal the manager went above and beyond to help us. A few weeks back we ordered online and payed with a gift card. The weather was bad so we couldn’t make it out to pick up the order. We called to cancel and assumed that it would go back on the gift card. Today we head in to order and our gift card only has a few dollars on it. Sal was able to find out transactions from 3 months ago and verify that it was not refunded. Thanks to him we didn’t get screwed out of $35! Will definitely be coming back.

John B

5/5

5 months ago

This is such a fun way to have dinner for the family or especially on date night. You pick your several fondue courses and drink and then spend time cooking it in a broth or whatever you choose. You go from cheese, to protein, and to desert. Dipping and cooking and most of all enjoying. It’s a great way to spend an hour or two and plenty of time to enjoy yourself. This is the only place where everything is the right amount of food, leaves you room for desert, and you leave happily full and not that over stuffed and too full to do anything feeling.

Hana Lal

5/5

3 weeks ago

My partner took me the other night and the food was amazing!! One of the best restaurants I’ve been to in Portland with a fun relaxing atmosphere. They even took our picture. Definitely worth the price, will have to go back.

Meredith Piatt

5/5

2 weeks ago

Amazing experience. Each course was lovely. Large party so two pots at all times, easily managed by our server. We will return here for the next special occasion. Easily ADA accessible.

Joshua Bliesner

5/5

a week ago

Love this Club!
Seen amazing comics here, the management always brings amazing comic and fantastic acts. A safe and socially distance venue!
The staff has always been so awesome and the service is fast and on point 👌
This club is the perfect place for date night, a night out with friends, and a damn good time on an open mic night if you wanna try your luck. Love this venue. 10 outta 10 would recommend ✌

Lynn Freitas

5/5

a month ago

I was a little impressed by this venue… was not expecting decent service but they were amazing. The people checking tickets and the ones seating were very quick. The waiters were on top of it, honestly impressed, I’m excited to go back!

jessie smart

5/5

2 weeks ago

Never in my life have I gotten my food and drinks faster than at helium. No joke the food comes out as the words exit your mouth. We ordered 90% of the menu and it just Flippin appeared. The whole world of hospitality would do good to take notes.

Teri Holland

3/5

2 weeks ago

Bunk has excellent food, but they don’t open until noon. Pretty late for lunch, especially in an industrial district where people go to work early. I would eat there for lunch several times a week if they opened at 11.

Heather Humphrey (Mrs. Humphrey)

5/5

a month ago

I had the chicken salad with bacon & avocado. It was even better than I imagined. I could taste the quality and freshness of the ingredients and the ratio of bread to insides and condiments was spot on. Moist & delicious!

k emery

4/5

3 months ago

So disappointed, they were closed on Friday night. We came in from out of town and found they were closed for the evening (thus 2 stars, 4 stars as they are still a great place to eat). However we found a great spot up the street named Shalom Y’all a Mediterranean restaurant. Wow it was outstanding.

Gavin Barlow

1/5

2 months ago

I normally don’t write reviews like this but this is kind of appalling. Went in to get an untoasted sub, hoping to find some sort of cool area to hide from the heat while also getting something to eat. The store’s air conditioning wasn’t working, the worker behind the counter looked like they were suffering because of the heat, and when I got my sandwich it was grossly warm for something that’s supposed to be cold. To whoever owns/runs this establishment: if your air conditioning isn’t working during the all time record-setting heat wave, maybe just close the store instead of making your workers suffer all while the food has no hopes of quality.

Jillian Elisberg

5/5

6 months ago

I have never been so happy with a subway sandwich! Michael M. seriously made the best subway sandwich I have ever had. Usually subway is kind of good, but never excitingly yummy. Not so when you get a sandwich from Michael M— these sandwiches are amazing. My boyfriend and I came back less than a week later for more subway because of this amazing man! I know, I know… how different could subway sandwich artists really be? It’s just a subway sandwich. But seriously. Michael M. pays attention to every detail, and piled my sandwich with just the right amount of veggies and cheese. He is so kind as well, and clearly a very dedicated employee. We’ll be back, thanks to Michael M!

Ellie Mahon

2/5

4 months ago

Literally the worst Subway. It used to be great when they had people working here who like prepped the food and could manage to remember to throw stuff in the microwave, and now I go there on any shift (twice today) and they never have stuff prepared and instead of getting food fast it’s “if you could sit here for 10 more minutes (already been here 10 minutes waiting on one person’s order) I can make them.”

Preston Oliver

5/5

8 months ago

I highly recommend Picnic House for a casual lunch or a fun dinner night. Their friendly staff will make you smile. I recommend the Vegan Tomato Soup, Fried Chicken (be sure to ask for their hot sauce), and the S’mores Cake for dessert. If you can, try to sit at the bar. It’s very lively and fun.

Elle Rivendale

1/5

4 months ago

Closed. CLOSED AS IN CLOSED. As in NOT OPEN AT ALL. I live next door to it. It’s CLOSED.

Dwayne Bautista

4/5

a year ago

American food and the scene here is quality. next time i’ll be back with my friends. bring your appetite because portions are filling.

Pixi Styx

4/5

2 months ago

Lovely! Well air conditioned, good food, lovely service. Understanding service staff, and the manager/owner is at very least Irish and honestly absolutely delightful. I probably would give this pub 5 stars if they had Strongbow on tap… a cool half pint of snakebite and black would have gone down a real treat on my visit. Otherwise, honestly 10/10.

Seth Carson

5/5

a week ago

The cigar bar downstairs. Never felt more like the Godfather than sitting at their huge, old table with old chairs, chatting with some great friends. They have cigars in their own humidor that you can purchase. Couple that with a quality Old-Fashioned and you are in for a great night. Recommended highly!

Alistair Irving (Laing)

5/5

a month ago

Really nice pub, looks typical tourist on the outside, more authentic on the inside. Decent range of beer, and food I had was good, and the crac with manager was good. Never got a chance to try the lamb, as they are currently only open Fridays and Saturdays. Hopefully that changes soon.