We visited during Happy Hour and immediately noted that Jo Bar and Rotisserie is warm and…read morewelcoming. The restaurant is clean with a muted, cozy aesthetic featuring large windows that offer light and a good view of what's happening outside. *They also offer outdoor dining. For appetizers, we ordered the crostini with cheese fondue. Our mains; consisted of a cheeseburger with fries, and Mr. Wonderful dined on the Carnitas tacos. Everything was delicious.

I came here to see a local jazz trio play, and was VERY impressed with the food, the service, the…read moreambiance, and the general vibe. I liked it so much that I came here again with friends a very short time after my first visit (and we saw a much larger jazz band). Jo Bar is physically attached to Papa Haydn, and is under the same ownership. Despite this, Jo Bar has its own food menu, but both share the same dessert menu. This means that you can get any of Papa Haydn's legendary desserts here. I made a reservation ahead of time, and was seated at the best table in the house for seeing the bands perform. The space is small, so some of the band will invariably be tucked in the area next to the entrance door, so be aware of this. It wasn't a huge detriment, but can be depending on where you're specifically seated. The only negative is that finding parking is a real chore. There is street parking, but most streets are very full in the evenings. I wound up parking in a parking garage several blocks away. I'm really looking forward to my next visit. Jo Bar is a GREAT place to enjoy great live music, GREAT food, GREAT service, and truly spectacular dessert.

Perfect. Delicious oysters were amazing and what I'd expected…read more Artichoke and zucchini barigoule was so fresh the pine nuts were a nice touch. The happy hour white paired with both so well. My date got the burger and the fries are crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. The burger was delicious too The highlight is the kombu icecream. We had it last year and they have it again. Score!!! What a treat in this almost 100 weather!!! And rhubarb sorbet with passion fruit. What a surprise!

This restaurant has been on my list of places to go for a while now, so when my husband mentioned…read moreit for our anniversary dinner, it felt like the perfect opportunity. Our server greeted us in a timely manner, but after that we didn't really see them often. We saw other servers for other sections checking on their tables frequently and also helping out with the delivering our drinks and food. We were at the table for at least an hour and I think our server checked on us maybe once. There is also a 20% gratuity added automatically to the bill, which I normally wouldn't have an issue with, but I also didn't feel our service was worth 20%. I was really excited for the food before we even arrived. The sample menu online looked so good and I had been thinking about it all day. I was actually pretty disappointed by how it all turned out. I really do believe they are trying to do upscale dishes and it feels like they're close, but not there. My cocktail was the Spring Old Fashioned and I didn't particularly know what to expect, but this blew my expectations out of the water. It was fresh and perfect for a hot day. It was almost floral, despite no floral ingredients listed. We started with the albacore crudo and the bread & butter. The albacore on the plate with the capers was good, but the sauce and the potato chips didn't feel like they complimented the fish. The chips were good on their own, but oily. The fish was already drizzled in oil, so it felt like a little much. I wanted a crunch with the fish, but didn't think this was the way to go. The sauce was very subtly flavored and also didn't contribute to the fish. I ended up eating the fish on its own and leaving most of the sauce and chips. The bread & butter was actually my favorite part of the meal. The bread had a nice crust, the middle was soft and perfectly flavored, and the butter was lush and salted. If all I had gotten here was bread and a cocktail, I would've left happy, if not still hungry. My main was the MacFarland dry aged trout, which I was really excited for, but the trout was just slightly undercooked for my liking. The sauce was fresh and there were plenty of greens, but there was a bitterness to the dish that I don't feel it needed. After the meal, I realized there wasn't really any reason I would go back.

I used to visit this space when it was Fancy Baby, and with the addition of the cocktail bar and…read morenew menu, I'm happy to be back. The interior is beautiful, the atmosphere is welcoming, and everything felt thoughtfully done. A special thank you to Isa for the warm, attentive service. A wonderful addition to the neighborhood, and I look forward to coming back.

Return visit to have a drink and quick bite before heading to a show at Miller Hall. We arrived as…read morethe pre-show rush was ending (there was an event at the theatre nearby) so we had trouble getting waiting on although we were seated promptly. Took almost 45 minutes to order and receive our drinks. Food was good and arrived promptly. But as we were in danger of missing our show, we paid the check as soon as the food landed. It was loud inside when the dining room was full. Il Primo cocktail was very good! There were only 2 staff covering the dining room and bar-way understaffed for the crowd. Butter leaf salad and the tuna carpaccio.

Cafe Nell has a cozy, yet elevated restaurant atmosphere. I came with a group on a Sunday night and…read morehad no trouble getting seated right away. I had the Dungeness crab salad. It came with a solid portion of good quality crab, which was much appreciated. I loved the light yet tangy citrus vinaigrette it came with. On the other hand, it was disappointing to have hard slices of avocado that had likely gone bad that I needed to pick around. Another thing to note is that it's whole leaf butter lettuce, so you have to chop it yourself.

The service is superb. The outdoor seating is cute. It's in the NW residential neighborhood. Street…read moreparking. It's a great place for a drink and hang out chat over drinks. Food from both menu is mediocre. They have happy hour menu from 4-6.

Portland's Tavern at the Heathman has lost its old school elegance, but at least the remodel was…read morethoughtfully designed. The breakfast was wonderful. The burger at dinner not so - it's a pre-made patty and crazily overpriced. *One note for the staff: I was called "honey" by my server, while a middle-aged man nearby was called "sir" (by same server). I don't think it was conscious, but the contrast was striking. A little formality reads as more respectful, for both sexes.

My husband and I had dinner and breakfast here during our stay at The Heathman…read more Dinner was delicious. I got the mushroom ravioli which came with a cream sauce and a pesto drizzle and it was delicious! We also ordered the warm bread and butter which came out hot and delicious. My husband got the burger and could barely finish it. Good size portions. While we opted to skip dessert, we both ordered an espresso martini and a glass of wine which were very good. The ambiance in the restaurant is nice, upscale but not stuffy. The seating was comfortable and the tables are spaced apart enough that you don't feel like you're sitting on top of each other. Our server was great. He was attentive and our food came out extremely quick. We will definitely be back the next time we are in Portland.

Nice venue, people watching is fun too…read more The food was tasty and well presented, my slight issue is with portion sizes of some of the dishes - the pork chops were huge, and the cheesecake was so tall there was snow on the top. Staff were helpful and friendly. Extensive wine choices, maybe I'll be back one day to order the $1200 bottle of red.

Five of us visited Serratto for dinner. We ordered a Caesar salad, rigatoni, papparedelle, leg of…read morelamb, and ravioli. All were perfectly prepared and delicious. For dessert, we had the NY cheesecake and a chocolate crumble. Delicious. The staff was friendly and helpful. The restaurant, while full, was quiet enough to encourage conversation.

Went for dinner on a Friday evening, able to get seated right away. Food was just phenomenal. I had…read moretheir Greek salad and a mushroom orzo dish, it tasted excellent. Had baklava for dessert, some of the best I've had - not too sweet, warm spices, just delectable. Cozy, romantic vibe with relaxing music. A wonderful experience.

The food here was alright, there wasn't much flavor to any of the dishes. I tried a fish dish -…read moretheir special of the day, it was very overcooked and dry. I also tried the lamb, although the rest of that dish was subpar the lamb itself was well cooked. Tender and had more flavor than the other dish. The service was also ok, there were only three table in the restaurant the whole night and the server was just took a really long time for our check so we ended up needing to ask for our check. Although everything is made to order and fresh maybe I just caught them on a bad night.

Lovely spot for a date or with friends but not too many friends cause it's a small space!…read moreThoughtfully decorated and the best service! We loved all our bubbly choices. They don't do flights but you can get half pours if you want to explore. Food was perfect. So tasty and elevated. That was no ordinary grilled cheese and the pâté was fun. I'd come back for sure!

This is definitely going to become my favorite bubbles / French vibes spot going forward! Came here…read morefor a last minute date night and really wanted a glass of sparkling. Their menu is great and I appreciate that they even have half pour options. We already had eaten but got to try the l'orange cake which was unexpected and yummy. Service was great - the owner (I believe) was so kind and thoughtful. I look forward to coming back.