I really love the vibe of this place. Small, intimate, and the perfect place for a date. We came here 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. read more

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Arden is such a gem. I've been here several times over the years, and I've always had a lovely experience. 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! read more

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I ended my last review with see you the next time I'm in town and I meant it. This was first meal on my first day. I basically chilled in my room after checking in and took the time to relax before my reservation. I walked over from my hotel which took under 10 minutes. The perfect amount of time to work up an appetite. The last time I was here, I did the tasting menu with a couple of friends. This time around I was by myself which meant it was less food. I chose the seat at the very corner of the bar. I had a full view of the kitchen and the chaos. Plates of food came flying down my corner. I went in so hard in the beginning and crashed so hard at the end. I couldn't hang by the last one, but saved room for the dessert. They ended up wrapping my leftovers along with the snacks I didn't finish. I went to town on all the food the following morning. Just like last time, the dish that stood out the most was the pasta dish. One of the servers caught me mid shimmy after I took the first bite. I have to mention how amazing the service was. I'm always impressed when a busy kitchen staff has their shit together. It's poetry in motion. How they don't crash into each other when so much is happening. Every person who dropped by my corner was so nice and friendly. Most importantly, I didn't feel rushed. The post meal calamansi treat was a nice touch. It woke my senses. I'm glad I had dinner early. By the time I was finishing up, more patrons were checking in for their reservations. I walked back to my hotel with my bag of leftovers and a j to enjoy on my stroll to end a fabulous Friday. See you again next time. read more

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Mixed...a downgrade from previous visits. Commenced the experience with a wonderful cocktail that consisted of whiskey, cognac, and some sort of strawberry puree. The burrata small plate was satisfying. The Shishito peppers meh (compared to other versions around town), good dipping sauce though. Loved the salted butter on the bread plate. The pierogis were delicious. But if it's going to serve as your entree like I thought, then you might want to complement it with something else. Two small triangles for that price make it one of the worst values on the menu. The pork loin was over cooked (grill marks) on one side, but under (no grill marks) on the other. Temperature was warm, not hot. Our friend did not like the trout. Desserts is where they definitely shine. Four creative choices, no tired tiramisu or crème brûlée. Both the non-traditional style chocolate cake and some sort of apple compote made for a pleasurable ending. A surcharge for using a credit card? It's not as tacky as a "health" or " supplemental employee livable wage" fee, but bothers me nevertheless. Service was very good. Parking you'll find. read more

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Spectacular! - High quality wine selection - the combination of flavors and textures were very nicely designed. Perfect fusion of all around the world cuisines, from Mediterranean ingredients to Asian flavors. - High-end restaurant attention to details on the service since you enter until you leave. - all of that in a friendly environment that makes you feel relaxed and ready to enjoy the great variety of creative dishes. read more

Came here to use the Chase Sapphire Reserve credit. Got the Pre Fixe with wine pairing. Honestly thoroughly 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. read more

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Incredible dinner. Love the ambiance and the vibe. Sat at the counter, which is usually where I prefer to perch when I'm dining. Really cool to watch the kitchen do their thing. The several wines I had were fantastic and thoughtfully recommended (thank you!). Dinner was great in its own right. The pork loin with roasted Brussels sprouts and apple purée was delicious, and I'm not exaggerating when I say it's probably one of the best things I've had in a long time. For dessert, the chocolate cake was rich and decadent. Great finish. I capped off things with the 2005 Thomas, nice history and it still drinks quite well. read more

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What a treat! Came here for our anniversary and was not disappointed. PARKING: There was plenty of parking on the streets around the restaurant. We can for an early dinner at 1700 and found parking pretty easily. AMBIANCE: It's got this rustic feel to the place, almost like a small escape from the city. There decor is very forest chic and has this moody vibe that I was very into. It was cozy and also elevated at the same time. From where we were sitting you could see them in expediting which was fun to see. SERVICE: We were seated immediately as we had reservations. The servers were very informative, telling us about each dish as it was brought to our table. They cleaned off our table frequently which was nice since we ordered quite a bit. Water was kept refilled and we were checked on at multiple points during our meal. FOOD: Blistered Shishito: The right amount of char and that poblano ranch I could die smothered in that. Ken's Artisan Bread: Would have been better fresh but Ken's bread slaps all the time. Burrata: So refreshing and creamy and the herbs were delicious. A great opener and example of fresh ingredients. Pierogi: This honestly was my least favourite things we ordered. It was good, but also just alright as far as flavours go. Maybe more subdued for my tastes. McFarland Springs Trout: Wow. This was delicious. The mushrooms were so good and crisped skin on the trout. It was flakey and cooked to perfection. Grilled Pork Loin: Juicy and cooked well. Brussel sprouts had a great char to it. The apple puree completed the dish. OVERALL: We had a great experience here. Delicious and fresh ingredients that honestly represented the PNW style of food. Would definitely come here again. read more

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The food and the atmosphere at Arden are why one goes. It is definitely a splurge so one expects a high 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. read more

Yummy food, pricey, and small portions! We tried fun flavors here. Salted butter is a must with the rustic bread! My gnocchi had a creamy sauce with chopped sweet dates to complement the savory flavors! I loved it! read more

Arden - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Had dinner here last night with friends who live in the Pearl. In a word it's an amazing culinary experience! Small place, cozy warm and friendly. Food and beverage prep is open to the dining area. Modern trendy and tasty decorated. Chef, prep staff and waitstaff working smiling and helping each other and guests alike. I haven't witnessed such team spirit in a restaurant ever. We met the owner, Kelsey who is the embodiment of her crew; professional well spoken and a true wine expert. We're going to be back if we have to drive to Portland just to have dinner at Arden. read more

I don't understand the glowing reviews at all. Hubs and I had a date night here a couple of years ago and it was unmemorable, not awful just meh. We chalked it up to an off-night and decided to give it another try. Big mistake. Surly, rude, and slow service from the get go, fruit flies everywhere (I remembered this from last time!), and over seasoned food. The only thing we enjoyed was the nectarine burrata salad. The wine list had minimal reasonably priced bottles that seemed worth trying and the cocktails were in the $18-20 range (this is PDX, y'all). The Wagyu tartare was oversalted and not tender (presentation was fun though), the quail teriyaki was flaccid and too sweet, the morel spaghetti was tasty (but the peas were old and tough), the crab fritters were ick for over $20 (so oily, though the sauce had a nice kick). Won't be going back. read more

Lovely atmosphere and able to have a conversation without too much noise but it was still a chill busy vibe. Love the open kitchen ! read more

Arden - shrimp toast was pretty good .. maybe a side of shrimp meat would have been nice - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Made reservations for 8:30. We walked from the porter hotel (30 min walk) with my wife and daughter only to receive a phone call as we were arriving to inform us that they decided to close at 8:00. unbelievable. Unprofessional. I informed them that we had made a reservation and walked across town but they seemed not to care. Hospitality is something that is perfected not at any one time but rather 100% of the time. You either have it or you don't. read more

Amazing from start to finish loved everything about this fantastic restaurant excels in service food and ambience read more

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We found ourselves child free on a Friday and decided that we wanted to go out for a nice dinner. As I looked around for some last minute reservations, Arden popped up. We decided to give it a try and I'm so glad we did. It's a small, intimate space that filled up quickly. The service was absolutely wonderful, everyone was super attentive, helpful, and friendly. My husband started with the oysters, which he absolutely loved. We also got a bread basket which I highly recommend. It's Ken's Artisan bread, but there's a couple different kinds and it's really delightful with the cultured butter. If there are beets on the menu you can bet I'm ordering them and theirs did not disappoint. They were earthy, savory, the lebnah was creamy, the lemon gave it a little punch, and the seeds gave it some crunch. Very good! I went with the Roast Pork Shoulder for my main, which was really succulent, the perfect cold night bowl of food. The pork was fall off the bone tender, the polenta was creamy, I loved the greens, the XO sauce brought a saltiness, and the crispy shallots brought some crunch. I will say, it was very savory, it felt like it was missing something - acid? Sweetness? Heat? My husband went with the fish which was so tender and cooked to perfection. It came with Delicata squash, which I stole because it was beautifully prepared. We couldn't decide what to get for dessert so we went with the Panna Cotta and the Chocolate Terrine. The Panna Cotta sounded so weird on the menu, but lives rent free in my head. It was just spectacular. It was the perfect texture and the toppings just elevated it. The Chocolate Terrine was also good. It was so smooth and decadent, but the huckleberries and cream just boosted the flavor. Do not skip dessert here!!! I think the serving sizes were a little smaller than I was expecting, especially if you are sharing. The desserts were definitely more generously sized, so keep that in mind. I did not regret ordering 2 desserts, but they were bigger than I expected. And try not to fall in love with anything because the menu does change - goodbye Panna Cotta. Overall, this was a really great meal. The kitchen is doing some really inventive and special things. It's pricey for what you get, but a great place to celebrate something special. read more

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We chose Arden because it was close to where we were staying, and we could not believe our luck. What an amazing evening spent at the counter at Arden. Truly, it was one of the most delicious meals we have EVER had, with exceptional service. We chose to sit at the counter so that we could have a view of the kitchen as we ate, and it was a really interesting experience. The service was wonderful, with our waiter providing lots of helpful recommendations, and the staff helpful with wine selections. I would go back to Portland just to eat here. read more

Lovely wine pairing with the best sommelier I've ever had, the food was fresh, fast and very tasty. I've never felt more taken care of in a restaurant, they managed a same-day reservation for two and my water glass was never empty. The lighting was nice and our table was cozy. read more

I came here for a dinner a while ago and had a great experience. We made reservations and the inside of the restaurant is intimate and warm. The staff was friendly and service was good. The menu here rotates fairly often, but from everything we had, the chefs here are phenomenal. We ordered the Foie gras tarchon, a summer squash and zucchini dish, and a bavette steak. Everything was so intricately put together and so so delicious. My favorite was definitely the foie gras and if needed, don't be shy to ask for more bread (like we did!). The bavette steak also came with spatzle, which I never had before, and the waiter was so kind to explain the process of making the dish. Overall, great experience here and loved the work put into these dishes. read more

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We got the shrimp toast and duck for two. Both were excellent, my only complaint is that the toast was a bit greasy and the duck was a bit salty. The chocolate cake is amazing. I loved that they offer half glasses of special wines. The space is cozy. There was a fair amount of street parking when we went at 5pm on a weekday. Service was friendly, but the food took forever to be served, despite us being there at opening. read more

My cousin found this place and was super excited to take us here while we were visiting PDX. For drinks we ordered one mezcal based and one whiskey based cocktails. The mezcal based was great. Snacks we ordered the artisan bread which was great. It came from a local bakery. I loved the burrata + warm peach salad to share. The burrata was fresh and I love the combination of sweet, tangy and chili sauce. This was the first time I had tried pierogies. Personally I didn't had any benchmark to compare with but overall I liked the taste. Coming to service. It was a bit disappointing. The person who was attending us was being a snob. We had requested another round of mezcal cocktail which he never got us. read more

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FOOD My friend and I did the prix frixe in order to sample as many things from this restaurant. The bread plate seemed... not fresh. The butter was good. Almonds tasted like fruit loops which was funny at first but couldn't eat them after the first couple. Olives tasted like liquid smoke or kerosene. Fried tomatoes were tasty as were the burrata and gnocchi. Pork loin was ok. Basque cheesecake was good, tomato sorbet was a pass. SERVICE I felt the service was very good and attentive NOISE LEVEL It seemed to be pretty quiet at 5pm AMBIANCE Dining area was cold! I dressed up to come here but was unable to remove my coat. Also, smoky fumes from the kitchen permeated the whole dining room and my cashmere sweater needs a wash now. VALUE For the price I just wish the experience would have been better. Not an inappropriate price for what was served, it just wasn't as good as it should have been. read more

Arden is what Michelin-starred restaurants aspire to, and don't always achieve. From the initial greetings with a bubbly rose, to the final sip of Sauternes paired with panna cotta, this was my finest experience during this trip to Portland. This is clearly one of the finest restaurants in Portland. Not only is it at the top of my list for especially fine cuisine, it's where I've come to truly appreciate fine wine. The passion on display here is both visible and inspiring. The wine tastings hosted by the remarkable Kelsey are the best I've experienced. I've actually encouraged area wineries I frequent to benchmark Kelsey (even if my feedback is not always enthusiastically received). Anyone with a passion for wine and a thirst for wine knowledge is strongly encouraged to partake of her amazing presentations and tastings of the world's wines. Virtual wine tastings are recorded and streamed on Instagram and (I think) YouTube. Strongly recommend. read more

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A splurge dinner for the usual local ingredients & wines. Smaller inside than expected, but less tables means attentive service. On the other hand the waitress was kind of snooty and did not pull us into a deep dining experience. Seasonal and creative rotations is what keeps you interested. Expensive wine selection and a little light on the pours. Food & ambience was excellent, service not so. Street parking. read more

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Wonderful food, wine and service in a beautiful space. Loved Arden and will be back soon!

Arden is a must go to restaurant in Portland. A few things stand out. It's neither big nor tiny. It's a nice size restaurant where the noise isn't overwhelming but the bustle of activity is what you want when you go out. The menu is a "one pager" but it's chock full of options for finger food, entrees and pairings. We enjoyed everything we ordered. The citrus salad was perfect with a warm goat cheese sauce. The dessert was awesome. I had the pirogies, which is an example of creativity that you will find on this menu. Cocktails were spot on. The service was comfortable and not rushed. I know some people want service to be "on point". Others prefer a more European approach where you have time to dine. Arden tries somewhere in the middle. This may not be the place for a quick bite, but the best for a date night, gathering with friends.... read more

Arden - Citrus salad with goat cheese dressing. - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I went here for my 1 year anniversary and was BLOWN away. I love good food and this was some of the best food I've ever had. Not only that but the service was so lovely, attentive, and friendly. The ambiance was nice and dimly lit, very romantic. Each course was so unique and flavorful in its own way. I don't have one complaint! read more

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We went for dinner with 4 of us last night. My husband and I had been here previously and did the pre fixe dinner, which was amazing. But tonight with a 4 top, it went a little different. They claim that they are a family style restaurant, where you share everything. It honestly should be called small plates, because it's really not shareable for more than 2 people. Everyone only got a bite or two of every dish. The food, ambience, service is outstanding. We will be back, but just the 2 of us! read more

Arden - Buratta - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Fabulous place! The service was way beyond expectations for any fine and intimate restaurant! The food was eclectic and so good! Presentation was beautiful and exceeded only by the flavor combinations ! Thank you for making my birthday dinner amazing read more

So incredible, it's hard to find the words! Everything we tried was delicious. The service is impeccable. And when the server tells you the amount of care and craft that goes into every element of the dish, it makes you appreciate it even more. We had chef's prixe fixe, and I recommend that for the first time you visit. I was going introduced to a type of wine id never had before, and now I look for it: greek Assyrtika. Essentially, it's a meal you want to dress up for! read more

Delicious meal, lovely ambiance, and very kind staff. The zucchini dish currently on the menu was a wonderful surprise. We will definitely be back!! read more

We showed up with no reservation, but the host was able to manage to accommodate us. Place small but cozy. The service was excellent, very attentive, and explained all the dishes. The waygu beef tartar was really good, but my halibut was a bit salty, and slightly over cooked flavor was good Tip made a reservation. I just got lucky they were able to seat us read more

Arden - Beef tartar - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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My friend and I were celebrating our 10th work anniversary and decided Arden would be an excellent choice. So we made a reservation and arrived on a Friday evening to ... well, celebrate! For health reasons, we both were not able to drink alcoholic beverages during our reservation. I was looking at their comprehensive wine and cocktail menus and didn't see any drinks that I really wanted anyways. As non-alcoholic beers and mocktails are on the rise, I hoped Arden would provide some options as well. Instead, we celebrated with good old fashion water, and tbh the water was actually pretty good! Since I did my homework ahead of time, I planned on ordering the burrata salad and the foie gras as they both looked amazing in reviews. However, my friend wanted to try their Chef's prix fixe menu, and full table participation was required. I thought to myself "Why not?" So here is what I thought about the dishes: First course - Snacks: It started with gourmet olives, almonds, smear, and bread. All tasted fresh and delicious, I just wish they would have given us 1 more piece of bread as it was awkward to share 3 small pieces of bread with two people. Second course - appetizers: We were served 3 small appetizers. There was some winter citrus, a mini burrata salad, and two puff pastries. I actually enjoyed the puff pastry with cream cheese filling a lot. In one dish, we noticed some of the carrots were completely blackened. We scraped off the char, ate them, and moved on to our next course. Third course - Main Dishes: We got the gnocchi and the Albacore crudo. I personally think the gnocchi was a bit salty but my friend enjoyed it. So I guess it's a personal preference kinda thing. Fourth course - Dessert: We got one very tiny slice of cake and a small scoop of ice cream. Since there's not much to share, I let my friend has most of it since she loves dessert. TBH I was kinda surprised we were supposed to share both items as we are still in COVID and both of us have health concerns, but we digress. Personally, I think this was the most underwhelming part of the course. Overall, I did enjoy the dinner. I also secretly wished that the restaurant would do something special for people celebrating a milestone event here (like maybe giving us another piece of tiny cake, that would have been very sweet), but it's no biggie. Also, I wish the portions would have been a bit bigger. On top of that, the entire restaurant smelled smoky because of the kitchen. As a result, I couldn't stop smelling smoke and food on my jacket on the drive home; that's just a personal pet peeve. Overall, the restaurant was intimate, the presentation was beautiful, and most of the items were quite delicious. I am not sure if I would do Chef's prix fixe menu again. Next time, I think I will order myself a burrata salad and the foie gras. read more

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The food is delicious the service is top notch and I can't wait to take my husband so he can see how amazing the restaurant is.

Had my birthday dinner here and it was an excellent choice. Chefs pre fix was lovely. Enjoyed the three starter vegetables. Particularly the beets. The spaghetti was rich and just lovely. The chanterelles however were overshadowed in that dish. The perogi was inventive. The cod was unreal. Pancotta and ice cream at the end were just okay. Got the wine pairing which was perfect. Portions were perfect for me. read more

Phenomenal! We went for a date night back in August, and I can't believe I forgot to review. Everything is so decadent and delicious I actually can't remember specifically what we had, just that it rated in the top of any restaurants in Portland in the last decade. From the cocktails, to the wine selections, to the oysters, hors d'oeuvres, entrees and desert everything was perfect! The atmosphere quaint & cozy, with attentive, friendly and knowledgeable staff. I highly recommend Arden. With kiddos it's not always easy for us to get out for dinner dates, but we are sure to make it back soon. read more

This restaurant was such a treat. Every bite had me melting in my seat. Our server was attentive and informative with a great understanding of food and wine. Next time I'm back in the rose city I will be making another reservation! read more

Arden - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

we came to arden for a friday night dinner. definitely recommend making a reservation. we ordered a couples glasses of wine with some recommendations from the server. their menu recommends wine pairings with their food too. we started with the foie gras. it had a delicious savory/sweet combo with a rhubarb jam. we got the burrata and carrots which were absolutely delicious with great flavoring, especially the dill. the summer creamy spaghetti was delicious with some mushrooms and peas. the steak was nicely cooked, and had a bit of a stroganoff/french onion vibe with the flavoring. would recommend if you're in the pearl district looking for some good food and wine! read more

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I really wanted to like this place... If you tasted and balanced your food, this would have been an easy return and I could have easily seen 4 stars... but it wasn't to be. Party of two did the prix fixe. Ultimately I'm not sure the kitchen ever tasted their food before it came out. The flavors were all way over the top and unbalanced. I suppose if you HAD to drink then you wanted all those flavors to be wildly salty but we weren't downing bottles and everything felt overwhelming. The olives were way over smoked (licking ash tray), the appetizer course was entirely too salty with no sweet or savory balance except for the burrata salad (squash and chickpea were prime issues). The chicken liver pasta was... a flavor I recognized but not one I'd like more of and teh chicories were caeser salad that was just over dressed and salted. The pork chop was perfectly cooked ( a high note) but the brussel sprouts were doused with salad dressing and a splash of XO sauce with very odd marcona almond bits? And the 'lime leaf' which was pretty much lemongrass soap flavor ice cream was just too much. The onyl real sour we got the full meal was the overuse of lemon on the cheesecake. No one asked if things were alright when we left half eaten plates.. So as much as we liked the wait staff... that's a problem. We were also seated against a window near the drafty door... not a wonderful time at all. read more

We went for the Valentine's Day prix fixe and it might have been the best prix fixe menu we've had in Portland. It's a small place but felt special, nice tables and lighting. They were quite busy but the wait staff was still kind, took time to check in. read more

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