I like good beer and am used to finding it easily in Portland. This is one of the best options for similar palates in this lovely town. We liked the fare enough to return 2 nights in a row. On recommendation from our server, Valentine, I had the steak on the hot lava rock and a Viennese Lager that had won gold in a European craft brewing competition. I could cook the steak to my medium rare liking right at the table on the hot stone...very cool! The beer was exemplary, the cost for the 300g steak which was tender and locally sourced was about $20, and the way the kitchen was organized bears mention.
The wait staff stayed on the floor taking excellent care of the patrons. They relayed their orders to the kitchen via a handheld called a Leo2 device. The kitchen obviously had some items pre-prepped. The food was run to the tables by other servers and the waiter kept a close eye on the process to assure satisfaction. 2 nights in a row, I was served my entire meal in less than 5 minutes! And it was delicious! This service process is the wave of the future, for sure.
Second night, I had the pork ribs which were very good, but not as good as the steak. read more