We've been here twice, our first time was early and it was cozy sitting up at the bar and I fell in…read morelove with not only the wine, the candles. Recently we caught a great seat right before the band kicked off and enjoyed the music. (& another candle) Service is sincere and the owner picture here keeps this place in check.

Great variety of wine and the owners are very knowledgeable and wonderful…read more Really enjoyed the atmosphere.

Great service. Happy crew. Order at the counter and they bring it to your table. Super clean…read moreenvironment. Not too quiet and not too loud. Love the carafe of water and steel cup! Nice beverage selection! I ordered the sandwich special. It was a sausage sandwich that reminded me of a sloppy joe but soooo much better! It was delicious and the bread it's on was so fresh and I believe they baked it in house! The salad was awesome! Love the toppings and the way it's dressed! That was a great lunch! I need to try the pizza next!

I finally got down here to try Backpacker Pizza in the heart of downtown Camas. In my opinion, the…read morelocation is the main reason I would come. There's a lot of great pizza in the Vancouver area. It's nice for me to just walk to dinner. This is a casual place where you order at the counter and find your table. We went early, around 5:00 on a Friday. No problem getting a table then! The many offers a lot of pizza options, from gourmet to more traditional. I saw a couple of options that made the decision hard. I opted for the potato prosciutto and my daughter wanted a different flavor so she got the mushroom pizza (I can't remember what it's called). They have beer, wine and cider, in addition to non-alcoholic bevs. I was unfamiliar with the wine options and the person taking orders made a suggestion and let me taste it. That was nice! I had a nice Malbec for $14. I thought that was a bit pricey. The staff were all friendly. It definitely had a friendly neighborhood vibe, which counts with me. The pizza was good and had interesting flavors, both of them. The mushroom one was rich, as they usually are. I enjoyed the salty/sweet combo on the prosciutto potato. The crust was a bit disappointing IMO. Just plain and not very interesting. My favorites are wood-fired and Detroit, for reference. When I ate my leftovers at home, I added a drop of honey. That was good.

We were invited to The Hammond by a friend this past summer. It was a solid invite…read more Drinks were great. The martini was lovely, the bartender was very friendly. We both opted for salads. They were lovely. The chef is obviously attentive to all the menu items and does a wonderful job of prep and presentation. Prices are fair, food is good, drinks are strong... what more can one ask for? We've not ever sat on the restaurant side but the bar was clean and comfortable. We look forward to visiting again.

Steak ordered medium-rare but served medium-well. Unfortunately, the server did not come to check…read moreon our party to see if the steak was cooked appropriately until well into the meal. Server was attentive otherwise. Cocktails were a miss -- Old Fashioned was poorly executed and over-diluted. The acoustics are very boom-y and echo-y, so you will need to raise your voice to have a conversation at your table if the dining room is remotely crowded. Also, the restaurant being tucked away in a strip mall is odd. However, everything does admittedly look nice. Overall, a very good example of dressed-up mediocre suburban -American cuisine.

Music tonight and we love it !! Love the wine selection and the "bookshelves" specially !!read more

This is a great place to get a glass of wine and read a book. They have a good selection of…read morebottled wines as well. They have created a beautiful space. The service is always spectacular.

Elite dining experience for extra special occasions (or if $$$ no object). Everything about our…read morevisit said luxe. Service was impeccable with a smile. We ordered their "go-to" item which is the ribeye steak: 12 full ounces of tasty tender boneless beef served on a bed of mashed potatoes. Accompaniments were a large pickled onion slice & grilled cauliflower & broccoli crowns. We ordered the steak medium but it was cooked more like medium rare. The soup & salad were some of the best openers I've had. And the chocolate mousse dessert did not disappoint. Portions were enormous. So why not 5 stars? The setting while nice, can't compare to other fine dining places that look out on rivers, fields, etc. Here we get views of a busy intersection and a strip mall parking lot. For the prices charge, one would hope for a better setting. And the extreme prices will set most folks back over $100 per diner (assuming full meals, drinks, dessert, tax & gratuities). As initially stated, this restaurant is worth it for special occasions or if cost is not a concern.

It was my first time dining at this restaurant. I don't often crave for steak, but Roots would…read moredefinitely won me over for their tasty steaks. They offer only medium to medium-rare. I would prefer something a little bit more done. But their steaks definitely do not disappoint. I have been to other steak houses in the Portland area. Roots beats other famous Portland steak houses by their flavor, tenderness, service, atmosphere and portion size. However, their menu items are quite pricey. My steak was nicely cooked and seasoned. The mashed potato and veggies were excellent. They topped the steak with couple pickled onion rings which was quite refreshing. And don't forget the garlic infused butter served with the steak. It was wonderful. I had my wedge salad while my husband had their soup of the day. It was a big salad which Ai appreciate. The blue cheese crumbles and salad dressing was fantastic. The chocolate mousse dessert was a piece of art. It was quite big and can be easily shared with another person. The atmosphere inside was nice and modern in a warm sense. The servers were very attentive. I am not sure what brand of root beer do they serve but it was very good.

Clean environment with outdoor seating. La Provence continues to provide stellar customer service…read moreand their food never disappoints. We have never dined here without purchasing some of their fresh breads or pastries. We recommend you do too.

Tried this place twice. Wife and I won't be coming back. The atmosphere was as if something died…read morethere. Watched what looks like a manager walk right in front of a waitress, where we saw that as so messed up that even the waitress stopped and gave a look of disdain. Poor waitress was doing everything, seating, cleaning, bussing. Sorry waitresse. I felt for you. Then watched another waitress put all her shit (purse bag jacket etc) on ready to fold napkins and silverware. Like honestly WTF and then continued to leave it there and get ready for her work day right there. While we're eating. Wife and I came to the conclusion that whomever is the owners are. Are cheap. And don't care. About any maintenance of any sort as there seems to be see through cooler that looks like it's being held by duck tape. Worse is it's scotch tape. Something is seriously wrong.

We always enjoy our evenings at Portland Wine Bar, and last night was no exception. We joined a few…read morefriends, who are wine club members, for a casual tasting and some small bites, and it was lovely. The wine here is consistently delicious, thoughtfully curated, and always comes with great recommendations from the friendly, knowledgeable staff. You can tell they really care--not just about wine, but about creating a welcoming, relaxed space to enjoy it in. The atmosphere is cozy without feeling cramped. Whether you're catching up with friends or just savoring a quiet glass, it feels comfortable and inviting. Tucked between Hawthorne and Division on SE 50th, the location makes it an easy destination. We've been here a few times now, and it keeps calling us back. A true gem for wine lovers and anyone who enjoys a little warmth with their pour.

Great hidden gem in SE Portland. It's close to a busy street and I've passed by it at least weekly…read moresince it opened in 2019 but thankfully we decided to check it out. The inside is very nicely decorated and the staff are very friendl and accommodating. The weather was unseasonably nice for mid-October so we sat outside at one of their many picnic tables. Despite being close to a busy street, the seating area was quiet and whoever does their garden boxes knows what they're doing. Just lovely. There's a good assortment of wines to try and the person at the counter was very helpful in walking us through them. I will definitely be back.

Cool vibe! Great wine! Nice bartenders!! Stopped in for a glass of wine, and the gentleman was…read moresuper helpful in finding one for me. Thank you!!

Awesome selection of great beer on tap, and wines by the glass. Additionally, there is pretty dang…read moredecent bottles selection for beer, wine, and nonalcoholic drinks and the prices are very reasonable. Cool and helpful staff. The interior design is absolutely beautiful. Lush healthy plants everywhere, beautiful bar with pretty pink tiles and the backyard seating is awesome as well. Pretty tables, lush trees, flowers on the tables, etc. You can tell a lot of time and attention went into creating this experience. It feels perfectly curated. Plus, the record shop next-door??!? so happy this moved into our neighborhood. Awesome spot to catch up with friends, or a great spot to grab a pint or glass of wine and read a book.

Very friendly service! Nice dining area with televisions to watch sports, etc. Food came out quick…read moreand hot. Everything was great

Bit of a wait on Saturday night. Hostess said 1.5 hours but ended up only .5 hours…read more Lots of empty tables so we speculated they were slowing down seating for the kitchen. Had a nice Caesar salad and large enough for 3 of us. Focaccia was soft and delish. I had chicken parm with spaghetti. Was nice but not overly cheesy. Spaghetti was meh. Hubby had bees sting pizza which was quite tasty. 12 yo had fettuccine Alfredo with side of shrimp. He loved it but I felt shrimp was dry. Service was hit and miss. She would disappear for a time. Took a while to receive check. Decor kinda strange. Decent stop in Vancouver after a basketball game.

My mom took me here yesterday on a Saturday afternoon to wine taste. It is a large tent (building…read moreforthcoming) and it was breezy and relaxing. There were few people there and it was just comfortable. (You know how sometimes you wine taste and you're the only ones there and you feel like you're being stared at and it's awkward? This was the exact opposite feeling. Really a lovely experience!) Lynda was THE best at sharing about the grapes and the process and the wines, as she gave us VERY generous pours. She created a warm atmosphere and strangers standing around tasting began talking with each other. I was absolutely pleasantly surprised with the Merlot and did not expect to love it so much. We ended up buying a bottle of the Pinot noir that I am very excited to share. It was light and really easy to drink. I'm not a wine connoisseur, so my language for wines is not professional. But what I can tell you is that you will not be disappointed if you come. Their pallet of wine profiles is extensive and you will find something that you will be so glad you tried. I will definitely be back!

Most amazing wine tasting place in Vancouver. Love the atmosphere and view from the back balcony…read more Totally Vancouver's best kept secret.