An amazing 5-star fine dining steakhouse experience in the heart of downtown PDX. I booked RingSide…read morefor a birthday dinner on our trip up from Los Angeles. You're definitely in for a treat for steaks here. RingSide is your high end steakhouse, not cheap by any means! Our waiter Arlyn was super awesome, he is the definition of a perfect restaurant waiter! Hands down. The outside looks pretty plain but once you walk inside, you're in for a treat, the place is dark, romantic, and brings a nice steakhouse vibe to your dining experience. You must get their onion rings (yes they are perfectly batter and delicious) and is a yummy starter. I'm a ribeye person, my ribeye was perfectly tasty and cooked medium rare. My steak was cooked to perfection! I'm sure you can't go wrong with any cuts here. Thanks to the free crème brûlée for my friend's birthday, tasty and perfectly sweet as well. Did I mention the valet parking works on gratuity and there's no charge? Wow! A perfect high end steak spot for sure!

We booked a reservation at RingSide through Open Table & Chase (The Edit), adding that we were…read morecelebrating our anniversary on the rez and in the notes w/a request for a quiet booth. When we arrived neither host mentioned our notes/anniversary, but we lucked out and got a booth close to where the staff enter/exit the kitchen. Our server arrived at the table and had her greeting volume turned up to high. Also, no mention of our anniversary, but I mentioned it in conversation. We shared a bunch of stuff & matched glasses of wines with courses. I ordered all courses at once so out server would be able to course out accordingly (which she did), noticing she took notes of our order. 1st course of onion rings/pork belly were delicious. Finished our drinks from the bar with these apps (bartender/drinks on point). 2nd course was a wedge salad and the shrimp cocktail, paired with chenin blanc and sauv blanc. Prawns were massive, but cocktail sauce could use horseradish. The manager dropped bread at this time, also no mention of our anniversary. With our steak we planned to share (the 16oz boneless ribeye) we ordered mushrooms/baked spinach to accompany, not realizing a potato came w/ steaks. Our server asked if we wanted to "substitute" the veggies for the potato. We said sure and thought nothing of it. The steak came out split and cooked to perfection (although she ordered us the bone in) and both sides were very good. Paired w/cab franc and nebbiolo. Upon finishing our meal and boxing up some leftovers our server brought by the dessert menu. I was surprised as we saw a few celebratory desserts hit different tables, but ordered a dessert and glass of port. She brought two desserts, sputtering out happy anniversary. Upon receiving the bill she: Charged us to split the steak, though we never asked for it Charged full pop for the sides, so we missed out on potato Fixed price of steak for ordering wrong ribeye Just a bit disappointing, safe to say.

Scotch Lodge recently won Outstanding Bar at 2026 James Beard Awards and it absolutely deserves it…read more The cocktails here are seriously some of the best that I've had in the States. In addition to creative, well-prepared cocktails, the food here is equally spectacular. My wife and I shared their Wagyu tartar and a soft shell crab sando. You'll see these two dishes at virtually every single table if you look around the restaurant during your visit and there's good reason for it: these two dishes are perfectly executed. Every piece of the tartare is evenly cut the be the same size, and there wasn't a single piece that was stringy or chewy. The dish itself was well-seasoned, and the freshly fried kettle chips provided the crunchy texture the dish needed. The soft shell crab sando is served between two toasted slices of rich, decadent, buttered milk bread. The crab has a wonderfully crispy outer shell and atop of the crab is a mountain of crunchy, tangy slaw. They must have done a bunch of R&D and experimentation playing with the ratio of the ingredients because every bite was balanced. If there's one dish you have to order during your visit, make it the crab sando. The two cocktails I tried out were the "loch stock" -- mezcal, smoky scotch, ancho reyes, lapsang souchong sweet vermouth, and mole bitters, and the "up country road" -- bourbon, coconut-inflused sweet vermouth, macadamia nut campari. I cannot articulate how incredible these two drinks tasted. The flavor profile of the drinks are punchy and exactly as described. I am certain there's something on the menu for everyone's palette. I would highly advise you to stay hydrated throughout your visit so you're able to make it to two, or even three round of drinks. The drinks are that good. I cannot recommend Scotch Lodge enough if you're visiting Portland. Definitely make a reservation and be sure to try out the food as well.

Great staff, super attentive, kind, always checked in, filled our waters constantly, atmosphere was…read morevery intimate, very chic inside. Food was 10/10 even at 10 in the evening. Ordered the waguy, oysters, silken tofu, poached shrimp, every single item was delicious and carefully thought out. Drinks were also great! Would love to come again- make sure to make a reservation though- they're always busy

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.

The Philly pork sandwich was ok. Pork was a mix of leaner pieces and fattier pieces. Fattier bits…read moreall melt in your mouth. Juices kinda poured over rather than the meat itself being juicy, if that makes sense. Bread was disappointing. Lemon aioli was nice. Fries pretty good. Great crunch. Warm. Fresh. Not very potato-y though. Could use more of that potato flavor. Overall it was a solid sandwich but at $24 for a sandwich and fries, meh. You could do better. Nothing really wowed me or seemed particularly good.

Had an awesome time at The Observatory the other weekend. Unlike a lot of places, they run their…read moreHappy Hour on the weekend, which is what drew my partner and I in. You can absolutely smell the fish and vinegar as soon as you walk through the door, which I think gives the place a very homey pub feel. I ordered a spiked peach Arnold Palmer, which I enjoyed (and it was pleasantly strong) and a glass of the house white, which was good for the price. Our server was very fast and attentive. To eat I got the tomato soup with a grilled cheese, which was absolutely fantastic. The soup was so creamy and flavorful, and I cannot imagine a better meal after spending all day walking outside in the rain. The fries were super crispy and I liked the batter. My partner and I shared some of their breadsticks, which were deliciously baked (fresh!) and came with a super refreshing basil crema and a nice tomato-y dip. Wonderful all. My partner ordered fish and chips, and was surprised to find that it is one large fillet of fish, not multiple pieces like you would typically expect. He said the fish was fine, but a little tough. Overall, a wonderful experience. I definitely hope to return. I highly recommend this place as a refuge during the cold winter months!

Why do they make you write a book just to recommend this place…read moreIts good, a must try Drunk was a little weak

We used to love going to Sayler's for a great steak dinner. Recently, however we went there and…read morewere disappointed. We knew we had to wait for a table because many people enjoy meals there. However, after waiting to be taken to our table, which we were fine with, we waited 45 minutes for our food. We ordered onion rings that used to be top shelf and this time the onion rings were barely edible. The steak was still great but the halibut was as dry as can be. The food wasn't up to the Sayler's we were used to and the service wasn't either.

Great food and service yesterday on Father's Day. I felt I needed to update my review since it was…read morerather low on my last visit. There was the expected long wait due to Father's Day, but no worries. Family time was spent in the lounge. I was remembering my dad, as he always had the Fried Chicken and Chicken Gizzards. Both were incredible. My vegetarian wife had the hamburger patty, (now an Impossible Burger versus the Garden Burger). Our daughter opted for the Sirloin Steak as she wanted flavor which the Filet does not allow, but not the fat that my favorite, the Rib Eye offers. It was so good. MY Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, both had the Prime Rib. Hers was a bit rare, but he just switched and all was good. Estrella was simply perfect, and one I would ask for again. I will be back again, and again, and again.

My wife and I arrived at peak brunch hour, we placed reservations (as expected for a trendy…read morelocation) arrived 20 min early but were sat within minutes. The artist formerly known as Price played overhead. A light warm breeze lapped at my ankles, while the AC froze my left shoulder. The Bloody Mary's (spicy as I am dirty slut who needs a beer back) were warming. We opted for the 'Brunch for two' which was the correct option. The tarragon and acidity balanced the salad course, while salty, fortifying undertones during the charcuterie course brought the quality of THE MEAT forward. We finished bloodies and opted for a spritz each. The Ham Benedict slapped with the 'laser potatoe' stealing the show. By this time the relaxed pacing welcomed warm summer air into the warehouse. A group of bears, fresh from pride weekend clucked over the to-go options. A couple sat nearby looking at homes, clearly in love and excited for what tomorrow's dreams held. Then the blackberry short cake dessert arrived; wow cream, berry, soft malt, air(?), so good. My spouse and I left full, satisfied, and hopeful for tomorrow. Olympia Provisions is what you want in an outing. No complains whatsoever, fantastic 5/5 stars.

Ordered: -2 cheese charcuterie…read more -Anchovies -Happy daiquiri -Lager Pro: -Friendly staff -Dog friendly (atrium seating) -Everything was tasty! Don't skip the cocktails! Con: -A bit pricey for the portion size during happy hour ($49 total including 20% automatic gratuity)

We came in for a graduation celebratory dinner. Food, service and ambiance were all top notch! We…read morewill definitely stop by again when in Portland.

I was in town for work and this place was highly recommend recommended both by staff and what we…read moresaw online from reviews. A colleague and I made a reservation and while it was for an outside table, they were able to accommodate us to sit at the bar which we really appreciated because of the weather. The menu is mostly small plates and they recommend 2 to 3 dishes per person. We ordered five total. I ordered the jicama salad, octopus and snapper-- all of the items were delicious and there was nothing left on my plate. The Bartender forgot my colleague drink, but once we let them know, got it right away and comped it. Overall, an amazing experience and would highly recommend. I plan to return on my next visit to try out other items on the menu.

Located on the 30th floor of the U.S. Bank Corp building, the restaurant was easy to access, with…read moreconvenient garage parking that was free with validation and a direct elevator ride to the top. We were celebrating my son's 16th birthday, and the team made the evening feel special from the moment we arrived. They seated us by the window, had a birthday card waiting for him, and every staff member we interacted with provided exceptional service. The food exceeded our expectations. Everything we ordered was prepared perfectly and was exactly what we expected for a restaurant at this price point and in this location. To top it all off, they surprised my son by adding a candle to his dessert, making the celebration even more memorable. Overall, it was an outstanding dining experience, and we will definitely be back.

Food good, service horrible. The reservation I made a week before was useless. Cool views…read more For my mom's birthday I wanted to take her to a nice dinner with great views! Those two boxes were checked but the rest of the 2 and a half hour visit was abysmal to say the least. I made a reservation a week before, knowing this place offers the best views in Portland, & hoping to solidify a great spot with our meal - no. The hostess said our best bet would be to sit in the lounge, we accepted & did as such. It was a decent amount of time until we received water - our ordered beverages came significantly later. We didn't order our main dish until 10 minutes before closing. When we ordered an over $100 bottle of wine we were met with an eye roll and sigh of frustration because our waiter was overworked & didn't have time to care about what we, as paying customers, wanted. I want to be clear that I do not fault our waiter for his reaction because he was visibly overwhelmed throughout the entirety of our visit. I am significantly disappointed in the customer service - as horrendous and incredibly long even the smallest requests took. If I make a reservation for 7:30 and leave the restaurant at 10 - after having reminded the staff several times of what we wanted or needed that is indicative of the establishment and management not the individuals. The food prices are not reflective of the overall service and experience. To be frank, if you (as an establishment) do not have the bandwidth to cater to your customers needs, then the prices should coincide with the experience, or hire more staff to fill the gaps that exist. I am genuinely saddened that my mom and I, who both love a great restaurant experience, left dissatisfied and disappointed in her celebratory dinner. The food was great. But not great enough to overcompensate for the overall nature of the experience.