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    4.5 (463 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Lizabeth Y.

    Oh my god. I was pleasantly surprised at how amazing these dishes tasted! Our good friends brought us here for our first meal in Portland and it did not disappoint. Everything we ordered, which we got a bunch of, all tasted delicious, except the chicken skewer with rice. My favorite would have to be the chickpea fries, how do they do it?! Unfortunately the tables for the upstairs seating were already booked for the time we came in. So the seating wasn't as intimate. I'd still come back though

    Elizabeth S.

    We found it to be a quiet Tuesday night - ordered lots of plates to share. Good food, great service and a really cool vibe with a kitchen in the middle for everyone to see.

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    Adina S.

    My friends and I came here for a big group dinner. We had a reservation and got a nice table upstairs. The vibes at the restaurant were nice, pretty modern and clean. It's more of an upscale spot, especially to some of the casual restaurants in the area. I always love a group meal where you can get a bunch of tapas and share. As things started coming out, I was worried it wouldn't be enough food, but I ended up sufficiently full by the end. We liked just about every dish, besides the Tabbouleh, which was very small and lackluster. I'd honestly skip the mains because while they were good, they weren't anything original, so just go for the snacks and mezze!

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    Sean E.

    This is our second time here - returning after two years from DC/Boston. We weren't as impressed as we were the first time, but most dishes were still very good. I'm a huge homemade pita fan; however, I think we were served either day old homemade or store bought pita with our spreads. They were certainly not as good as our prior visit. Additionally, the chickpea fries were over salted. Beyond those two things, the spreads (hummus and labneh) were delicious! We also had the beets, chicken and salmon kabobs, as well as shrimp warm mezze - all very tasty. In addition to the food, the service was good and our table (upper level, far corner overlooking Fore/Union streets) was the best in the house I think.

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    Peggy X.

    I was excited to try Evo after hearing so much about it! We didn't have a reservation, but were fortunate enough to be seated immediately on a weekday evening. The service here is fantastic: the waiters were patient and attentive, and the food came out quickly. The interior of the restaurant is objectively nice, but I personally didn't love it -- it gave me hotel lobby vibes. There's plenty of seating around the kitchen, which I always love, though we were at stool seating by the window. My partner and I ordered two cocktails and shared the carrots, challah, chickpea fries, and monkfish. The cocktails were good but not great, and on the pricier side -- I'm not sure I'd order a drink next time. The carrots were absolutely delicious, especially with the toasted rice. The challah is good and HUGE, definitely too large for two people, and the dipping sauce was nice and zingy. But the standout for me were the chickpea fries. They have a crispy outside and hot, smooth inside, and were perfectly seasoned. The monkfish was the most disappointing dish for me: it was served lukewarm, and didn't have a ton of flavor. I didn't think the various elements really added to it, either. Overall, the flavors were great. Next time, I'll probably forgo the cocktails and the fish and opt for a seat with a kitchen view. But I'll be back, if only for the chickpea fries!

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    Katherine C.

    We ordered the mussels and potato dip. The mussels came with a fried pita bread and let me just say... this was the BEST mussel dish I've ever had. The mussels alone were plump and tender. The sauces and onions had so much flavor and were perfectly balanced between spicy and savory, without taking the flavor away from the mussels. The dip was also amazing, I forget the name but it was the potato base. Wish we got more pita bread but overall, amazing food.

    First course Christmas eve menu.. delicious kale salad
    Ed B.

    Came here for Christmas eve dinner. It was a fixed menu and the rest of our party enjoyed the sliced lamb; I was able to try the chicken kabobs as an alternate. Server was friendly and various parts of the menu came in a timely manner. We sat upstairs where it was quiet. I would come back to try other items on the menu given how varied and delicious the flavors were. We were intrigued by the tasty chickpea fried sticks. Would like to make these at home.

    Ella P.

    Another late review but better late than never, right? Had fancy dinner at this great restaurant with work friends. Everything was delicious. For appetizers, we had chickpea fries, beet salad, borani & fingerling potatoes. My entree of choice was the duck, while my friends had scallops and chicken shawarma. We were too full for dessert. We sat at the chef's table as recommended by a friend. The chef owner of this place had won Chopped a couple of times. Thanks for taking us here, Jennifer Brayall-Michaud.

    Some of the menu and window seating.

    If any of you are looking for a new place to try, check this place out! Ended up in the OP looking for a quick bite to eat, walked by EVO and the smell had us walking in! Lol The chickpea fries were unexpectedly amazing, and I'm proud of myself for sticking mostly to my keto goals with the beef kibbeh and shared a bit of shrimp. Nick got lamb, far from the burger he thought he'd find, but no complaints from him after he tried it, haha.

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    Melissa G.

    This is an odd review for me to write because while eating there, I said, 'This is the best _____ I've had,' yet I left not feeling overwhelmed by the experience. The prices may have scarred me, although we've eaten at more expensive places. Perhaps the basicness of the type of food, hummus and chickpea fries, spoiled it for me as there are a lot of places that do these items well (and for a lot less cost). Or maybe it was the atmosphere of pretentiousness and believing themselves to be the epitome of good eating in the area that didn't settle well with me. There are SO many good places to eat in Portland! The chef is talented and creative, but I felt just meh after the experience.

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    Felicia M.

    My husband and I have been to Evo before for the chefs tasting menu and decided to return and have some of the items we enjoyed with our family. We were greeted by a friendly hostess who brought us to our table upstairs with a lovely view looking outside. Upstairs is a bit quieter than downstairs. However you are able to see where all the magic happens as it is an open kitchen if you enjoy that. Our server came explained the menu choices and were very accommodating of my food allergies. Everything was delicious and the tuna and chickpea fries are amazing.

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    Ah-mazing vegan fare! The service is top notch in a very cool vibe spot! You will not be disappointed!

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    I don't see any January reservations available, when does this happen?

    Reservations appear to be available a month out so likely January would be starting in December.

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    5 plates of food - 6 glasses of wine )happy hour price on wine) $122. without tip for two

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