WOW!!! That is my first thought after my lunch yesterday at Laurelhurst Market. I had been touring…read morethe cathedral of music, at Music Millennium and I asked the gentleman at the counter where was a good spot to eat. He recommended Laurelhurst, and he was right on. I have been on a Reuben kick, and the best remains at Goose Hallow. But this was a close second, as it was great. I had a half sandwich, and I am glad I did, as it was quite enough. I had the Monsignor Murphy, which featured lots of House Made Pastrami, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut and Russian Dressing. I typically like a Reuben on marbled rye, as they served it on a Griddled Como Bread...and it was great. I didn't get her name at the order counter, but she was so friendly and engaging as well. Since this was my first time to the restaurant, she was able to provide me with a wealth of information. I will be back...and you can count on that.

My 2 stars is being generous...The four 'Starters' and salads were all great and arrived…read morequickly...Perfect, all....But...(1) All three of our entrees (Waygu, New York, and Flat Iron steaks) arrived about 5° above room temperature...barely warm. All 3 of us quickly noticed... (Maybe they sat in back toooo long as it took a looong looong time for them to arrive after our salads).... (2) I ordered my $71 New York Steak Medium Rare. It arrived...(almost cold as I mentioned)...certainly Medium (or more)... : - ( -- My daughter ordered her Waygu Steak Medium...it arrived (almost cold) certainly Medium Rare... Oh my! (3) The Bravos Potatoes looked great (also not hot)...but to me tasted like an entire salt skaker was poured on it...I could not eat them. (4) We eat out a lot...for decades...and this next one has never happened before (heck..1-3 really never happen either) ...At one point our waitress whisked my cocktail off the table and quickly disappeared with it!! ....and. !! I wasn't finished with it !! .... There was probably an inch of pink drink at the bottom of the glass... Oh My!!...And...a bit later she did the same to my wife...Zoom...her unfinished (expensive) cocktail gone like lightning (wish our steaks would have arrived with such efficiency)... (5) Finally, I've ordered uncountable New York Steaks...but this (almost cold) one was the most fatty...'chewy' one I can remember...and sorry to say...lacked that great N.Y. Steak taste.....Oh...did I complain when waitress stopped by hurriedly to ask how everything was? ... No I did not tell her of any of the above... Why bother. Wait another 20 minutes for another tough, flavorless Steak?...Etc. And like a dummy, I still left a generous tip (Shame on me.) BTW...I am VERY easy to please...but re-read 1 thru 5 above...no exaggerations...I got beat down on my Father's Day Special Occasion...The icing on this cake..I got to peel a hair under $400 put of my 'family treasury' for that experience...(To waitress: Hint...You say, (with a bit of a smile) 'are you done with this?' Or...'Are you still working on this?' You are welcome for that Free lesson that cost ME $400 and a multi-faceted disappointing dinner.

La bottega is an amazing option for Italian food in downtown Vancouver. The atmosphere is casual…read moreand because it's also a market the walls are lined with wine. Even going on a Monday night, it was packed with people, however, we were able to snag a table for two without a reservation right away. The service was attentive and helpful. I got the full portion of the smoked mushroom ravioli and I absolutely loved it. I appreciated that the portion was quite large because too often ordering ravioli means you barely get any pasta. The sauce was decadent, savory, smokey, and had a hint of sweetness, which pulled everything together.

Tuesday night is half price bottle night, which was a happy coincidence, as we happened in on a…read moreTuesday. The biggest draw for me was the favorable reviews about gluten free options. Our server was friendly and quick. She answered questions and described the specials. They have gluten free focaccia!!!! It was super yummy, but it was also served kinda cold. Worth it. We ordered the fresh catch, which was halibut with some potatoes and grilled asparagus. The accompanying sauces were delicious. The asparagus was good. The white potatoes though had been cooked previously and weren't reheated enough. They were described as new potatoes but were definitely large chunks of russets. They were hard to eat. So we didn't. We also had the Punta di Fesa which is a braised beef dish with mushrooms on polenta. The balsamic mushrooms and polenta were so flavorful and delicious. It was a good thing that my husband started with this dish (we traded halfway through and had plenty to eat!) because I would have eaten his share of the polenta too. The beef however was dry and not what I would have expected from a braised beef. When we were given a knife, we were told we probably wouldn't need it. We did. The service here was friendly and helpful. Our server was knowledgeable about gluten free needs and recommended a great bottle of wine that went well with our fish AND the beef (which is tricky...yummy Chianti AND half price!). It was pretty busy for a Tuesday night at 7. There were people that ended up waiting but not too long. There are shelves of Italian goods all around you. My husband said he felt like he was eating in a store. You kind of are, but it was still cozy. I plan to come back to try the gluten free pasta and maybe a lunch sandwich if they have solid gf options there. Also, the dessert menu looked great. We were just full.

I adore their curry chicken salad & buy a tub every week! Staff are extremely helpful & I always…read morefind something new to try each time I am there. Had the french dip with au jus & horseradish just a couple days ago. It tasted heavenly and was big enough to split

Who doesn't love a delicious weenie on a nice sunny day!! :) always kind people, always a vibe!read more

I've been here several times over my lifetime in Portland and never have had anything but a…read morefantastic experience. The setting is comfortable and intimate. The lighting is great and it's not too noisy, even when full. Their selections are yummy and I always like their seasonal or monthly specials as well. The service is often quick and friendly. On this particular visit it was a bit longer of a wait for our food, but they were extremely busy so I didn't think much of it. I'm honestly heartbroken they are closing. If you can get in before they shut their doors do yourself a favor and get there!

A haiku review: Oh,…read moreit pains me so To know that urban fondue Will no longer be Over 20 years Great spot for celebrations Birthday, reunion Graduation or Whatever the occasion All will love fondue Fondue is friendship Fondue is community We don't want goodbyes Early 2000s Is that salad fingers or Areola walls? Iconic big booths Stained velvet chairs... what was that?? (last line in Wendy Williams voice) Oh you will be missed

Let me start by saying I didn't take pictures. For anyone who reads my reviews, that's a big part…read moreof them: ALL THE PICTURES. Presentation, portions, half eaten, etc... but I didn't. Because the food was so damn good. Look - I'm going to start off by saying I grew up practically on The Hill. Out here, you'll have to Google it (make sure to add 'RI' to the search or you'll get some political BS), but back east, "alls you's have ta say" was those two words and anyone would know you knew your Italian, food and otherwise. There isn't anything on this coast that vaguely compares to The Hill's food, but walking into and biting out of Geraldi's was having a little piece of home. There's this little shop in the old town where the owner knew your voice when you called to order... you'd walk in, and you heard "hey cousin!" whether you were or not, and that's the vibe you get from Geraldi's. The food is much the same - you get something that looks like Nonna was at the range all day with her sauce (it's not gravy - no meat) and you came home looking like you haven't eaten in weeks: "I'm gonna fatten you up before you leave" and you walked out the door with a sub (sandwich, that is - not a submarine) that weighed the same as a newborn. We got three of those babies: a Chicago Beef (seal of approval from the orderer - only 'complaint' was that they had to eat it all in one day because the bread was quote too soggy to make it to lunch the next day - travesty), an Italian sausage (just as delicious when 1/2 was reheated the next day) and a Chicken Parmeroni (I thought somehow even better when 1/2 was reheated the next day) and I could have absolutely gone back the next day if it weren't for A. the leftovers 2/3 of us had and B. the meal planning we'd done for the week. I also grabbed a side of giardiniera because I will get it anytime I see it available and I inhaled it - I need to know if I can by it by the vat instead of the side cups because it too was similar to what I can find at home (about practically nowhere out here) and amazing!! I'm still upset I didn't take pictures though!

Locals mentioned this spot when I asked about good sandwiches! They were not lying!…read more A small spot with pizza, subs, and salads. I can only speak to the sandwiches. I started with the Spicy Geraldi, which is normally cold - but you can get it hot - highly recommended! It was toasty and amazing! Packed full of meat - the half would have been enough for me - but the whole left some for later! I will be back to try more. Prices are moderate.

I came to Flying Fish for my birthday a few years ago and still think about it. The oysters were…read moreincredibly fresh, the fish tacos was excellent, and the biggest surprise for me was the sake flights! Order before seating yourself. Covered outdoor seating only, but they have a lot of patio heaters here so you are set during the colder months. Fairly quick service. The staff here is always so helpful and kind! I also love that they have a fish market attached, so you can take home fresh seafood after your meal too. Everything feels fresh, local, and thoughtfully sourced. Definitely worth stopping by if you're a seafood fan, even for their fish market to go.

Interesting place! A small market with a small selection of seafood, along with a tiny bar inside…read more Restaurant next door. Prices are high, but what I expected. The restaurant next door has some fancy menu items, but you may be dining at a picnic table in a tent. Service was mediocre. The food took a very long time, but it was Sunday dinner time. While everything was delicious, I was beyond disappointed with how TINY my fish pieces were in my 3pc fish & chips. I literally had jojos bigger, uhhh. good luck if you get fish and chips! Great jojos, slaw good. My partner loved the spring salad with steelhead. I had oysters here a long time ago (see pics)

Smallish, well lit, clean establishment…read more Note: Grab a number when you walk in if you're going to be using counter service. Friendly and helpful staff. Edelweiss Sausage Company and Deli offers a good selection of imported goods. They are pricey but with tariffs and all I suppose this can't be helped.

I had a very upsetting experience at this deli today. I came in with my husband and baby and bought…read moreham and turkey. When we tried the ham, it didn't smell fresh and had a slightly sour taste. I calmly went back to let them know and ask if it could be checked, since food safety is very important to me as a breastfeeding mom. Instead, the manager his name i believe is Ryan came out, grabbed the meat from my hands, threw it in the trash, and told me "don't ever come back" -- in front of other customers. I felt shocked and humiliated. I was polite the entire time and simply raised a reasonable concern. Very unprofessional and disappointing experience

One of my favorite bakeries alongside berlu bakery and babcia bread. Their croissants (butter,…read morealmond, chocolate, savory) are my absolute favorite thing to get. If you can't finish the croissants day of, make sure to retoast them in the toaster oven! It will still be buttery and flakey and delicious! I love getting their bon bons as gifts for others (too expensive to just get for myself ) and my favorite pastry is their snickers bar. Gosh, not much else to say because others have such a good job with their reviews. They're currently looking for a new location and I'm sad to see them leave their old spot on Williams.

As I stated in my last review, JunJu is a stop I will always make while visiting Portland. This…read moretime around, the day we after we arrived in the city, the owners announced that they would be closing permanently as of Dec 28, 2026. Sad times! JinJu is my favorite bakery of the year and we had already planned a visit over the weekend before the news ever hit. We drove on over on Sunday for one last hurrah. Oh my god the line. We got there a bit over 15 minutes before opening, figuring that things wouldn't be too bad, but by that time the line stretched down the block, around the corner, and almost to the alleyway. I counted 70 people in line ahead of us. By the time the bakery opened at 8AM, there were at least another 60+ people in line after us, marching further down all the way to Vancouver Ave. Insane line. We didn't reach the door until after 9AM and then it took another 10 minutes or so to get to the front of the line. Our total wait was 1.5 hours and it was still worth the effort in my opinion. By the time we got to the front, the Ham, Bacon & Gruyere and whatever was in the bottom left case (Almond?) were already out of stock. The Butter and Chocolate were both running low with perhaps 10 pieces left of each. While the operation is winding down, the quality is still as high as ever. We went with our old standbys - the Butter Croissant, Chocolate Croissant, Spinach Feta Tart, and Morning Bun, all just as good as I remembered. I'm not even going to describe them again since they were pretty much 100% identical to my first two visits (for those curious, refer to my previous review). Portland is really losing something special. I hope Jin and Q take a well deserved long vacation and then open another concept in the near future! PS: After our multiple visits, I was never able to obtain their Almond Croissant. That's definitely my white whale, never to be achieved at this point!