This is a familiar type of place for Portland - not inexpensive, but great food. It's small, shareable plates. A friend brought me here and we split 8 plates and each had a dessert. One drink and the "Employee Health" charge of an additional 5% made the bill $163.80 before tip. Okay, so that's the not inexpensive part. As for the food, there were several great dishes. I was not wild about the salad we got, The Crunchmaster Crisp, the my friend said a different one she had previously was really good. We got the Crusty Avocado - seeds coat the outside and inside the avocado is filled with Ahi tuna. That was a good dish. We also had Garden Peas which were pretty good. The trout was excellent, the Fried Chicken was unique, and quite good. We got a couple of the skewers (they're small!), the pork belly and the steak and both were great. I could have ordered several and made a meal out of those! The Milk Chocolate dessert was good, but I wasn't a big fan of the "baby popcorn". The Whip-a-licious was well liked by my friend. It was better than I thought it would be because I'm not a big passion fruit fan. Our service was excellent. All together, I definitely recommend for the food, atmosphere, and service. Just be prepared for an expensive night out! read more

I really wanted to enjoy this restaurant. Unfortunately, our waiter seemed a little under the weather and got two of our orders wrong. There were also times where it felt like we were waiting forever for the next dish to come out. That said, the food was impeccable. Just keep in mind it's definitely true tapas style, so the portions are on the smaller side. My parents were visiting, and I wanted to take them somewhere with a fun Portland vibe. Even my mom commented that it seemed like something was off with our waiter. It was a bit disappointing because the food was so good, but the service took away from the overall experience. read more

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I really wanted to love this place because of all the hype. Their Instagram makes everything look incredible, so I came in with high expectations. Took my then partner on a date here. Overall, the experience was fun, but the food didn't quite live up to it for me. The menu feels more like tapas or shareable small plates, so expect to order several dishes if you're hungry. I also found the portions to be pretty small for the price. Refer to the photos. We came here for date night in March and were seated on the outdoor patio. Although they had heat lamps, it was still pretty chilly. The drinks, however, were the highlight of the evening. Mine even came with a fun little elixir shot on top, so cute! Be sure to make a reservation because this place gets busy. While I probably wouldn't come back for the food - I'd definitely stop in again for the cocktails and the atmosphere. read more

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Wanted to love G Love, but it didn't hit the mark for us. We had reservations on a Friday evening, and were glad we had one since it was pretty packed. The energy was bustling and ambiance felt pretty good to start, but quickly got awkward. Within a minute of placing our order a waiter brought over a bowl of potatoes and dip saying "these are for you". Huh, strange given we didn't order potatoes but maybe it was on the house? We tried looking around to see if we could ask but also saw every table had them so thought maybe it was just something nice for the night so we started eating. Then, I noticed we started getting a lot of stares from the wait staff who started whispering, which is when I realized we may have identified ourselves as the latest spud-nappers. Within another minute, a plate of halibut came out. Also strange, we did order halibut but typically we'd expect our salads/smaller dishes to come out first but okay. Before we could take a bite, our waiter came back and swooped that plate up saying "this doesn't belong here" --no apology, no clarification, just poof. We could see the expo getting frustrated, trying to explain the table numbers to the wait staff so maybe it was just a new set of trainees? The table next to us also asked the waiter to hold off on firing the next few plates to give them time to digest, but unfortunately their next plate also came out within 2 minutes lol. I get the frustration, but the full (volume) meltdown that occurred right after just made it uncomfortable for everyone around. Getting to the actual food, we got the stone fruit salad which my husband loved and I thought was pretty good, the ensalata bomba which I really liked, the pork belly skewers which we both liked and the scallop skewers which we both haaaated. They tasted like borderline rotten briny boba, and I had to give mine to my husband to eat because I almost vomited from it and I normally love scallops. Do not get those! We also got the fried chicken and the halibut. The fried chicken was fine but I didn't walk away blown away. It tasted like it really wanted to be like its Japanese cousin karaage, but the breading was too thick and there were chunks that were purely batter. Needed a wedge of lime to brighten things up. The halibut was ok too, we liked the pickled cherries but the whole dish didn't come together in the way we wished the flavors would. Overall, I'd say the food was a 6.5/10 and wait staff confusion was a 4/10. Midway thru our meal our waiter asked if we wanted dessert before we wrapped up and we were confused because we still had half our dishes and he just walked away. Then at the end it took several attempts to flag someone down to pay our bill, which added another 15 minutes next to meltdown Mariah next to us which felt like an eternity. For the amount we spent, I definitely think you could get a better meal elsewhere. read more

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Really enjoyed our meal here! The surroundings are so pleasant, and the food was both beautiful and delicious. The salads were excellent, especially the watermelon salad, which was something else. The nopales skewer was interesting, and something I'd never tried before. So glad I spent my birthday here. read more

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G-Love has to have the absolute best happy hour in Portland. It runs from M-Thursday and is all night long at the bar. What a treat! The bar is great as it also offers a view of their open kitchen area. The bar staff and service overall was fantastic. While I'm typically not a dessert person, the passion fruit bite with coconut curls was delightful - full party in my mouth! Had the best $10 old fashioned as well. My only regret is not saving enough space to enjoy more of their menu. read more

G-Love - Crusty Avocado - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We made a reservation for brunch here at the suggestion of a friend and it is instantly being added to our regular brunch rotation. What a gem! The space is very comfortable. We all commented on the decor, especially the bathrooms. They have both indoor and outdoor (covered) seating. The service was fantastic. Our server and food runners all took great care of us. At the suggestion of our server, we ordered many things and at family style. It was really great to try so many items on the menu. Each dish was better than the next. There was no bad bite, everything was so delicious. The standouts were the stuffed French toast and the breakfast quesadilla. I'm already excited to go back! read more

G-Love - Croissant Breakfast Sandwich - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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My only gripe is- what took me so long to check this place out. It was amazing. Food ambience our service all incredible. They went for a belated birthday celebration and they really made it extra special. read more

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Every single dish we had (not all pictured) was incredible. Definitely a little on the higher priced side but if you're sharing with a couple friends or family members, it's not bad. It's worth the price for sure and the restaurant itself is beautiful. Bright, so many plants and the windows open completely when the weather is nice. read more

G-Love - Potatoes - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The service was great and all the food was very delicious! Notes: -The ambiance was extremely noisy not sure if it's always this way but was kind of difficult to have a table convo. -We ordered everything to be shared with our table which was fun! It's like a tapas style almost so pretty small portions for everything -Everything was so good only thing I wasn't super thrilled about was the wagyu came with a gravy all over it and I wish it had been on the side. IMO it took away from the quality of the meat. - everything we ordered: Potato fingerlings, Caesar broccoli, scallop and pork skewers, crudo, crudite, wagyu, pesto tagliatelle - they were out of two small dishes we wanted to order but we did go around 8:45pm so kind of understandable Overall price for those things for 5 people (+6 drinks) was around $350. Pretty pricey for the amount of food but the quality of the food was very good! read more

G-Love - Crudite and pesto tagliatelle - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Such good service and amazing food! We started with the doughnut tower and ordered to share for the table. Loved that there is outside seating. The hash browns are a must, everything we ate was amazing and I can't wait to go back and try more of the menu! read more

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Since we had been to the Love Shack before we knew we wanted to try brunch at G-Love as soon as they announced it and finally got the opportunity to. While we couldn't get a reservation we decided to just head down and see if we could get a table for three. They were able to seat us no problem. The waitress explained that everything is intended to be shareable so we ordered the croissant breakfast sandwich and eggs Benedict!! They were both amazing and the flavors were excellent. It's the cutest spot with great covered outdoor seating! Highly recommend!! read more

G-Love - Eggs Benedict & Breakfast Sandwich - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Came here for an anniversary dinner. Reservations were easy to get a couple days in advance. Ambiance is fresh, modern, light. They also have a great outdoor, heated and covered patio. We sat at a two top near the exposed kitchen and got to see some of the chefs' handiwork. Service was great. Our server was friendly, available and not pushy. We ordered a la carte as we had specific dishes we wanted to make sure we tried. We ordered the albacore and steak skewers, crusty avocado, fingerling potatoes, crunchmaster crisp salad, a duck large plate and hamachi Kama (both no longer on the menu). The only disappointment was the hamachi Kama. The server had recommended this over the salmon entree, as it was more unique.. but we did not enjoy the taste. Everything else was tasty, and larger than we anticipated. My favorite was probably the avocado, and my husband's favorite was the duck. We left pleasantly full. read more

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O...M...G, I think i'm in love with G-Love. It's been 4 years and this may have even been better than the 5 stars I gave it 4 years ago. The folks who work at and operate this establishment, and the Love Shack next door, are simply masterminds. I feel like I'm entering a love fest, greeted by the friendliest of people and served with excellence by several staff members. A big shout out to Tyler who made us feel like family and served us from start to finish with efficiency, kindness, and exceptional care. From the moment you enter G-Love, you feel like you chose the right spot to celebrate life, a moment, or to spend time with family and friends. The drink menu: why is everything so enticing? I can hold my liquor, but not well enough to try all the things that tempted me. Luckily we love sharing and getting tastes of one another's libations. Here goes: We started with The Cecilia, The Princess Peach, and a Matchstick Martini, as well as a Diet Coke for the responsible one at the table. Even the taste of the Diet Coke is elevated, or was that just me? Maybe it was the eco-friendly straw... For food, please don't judge. I live in LA and when I come here, I feel like I may not get another opportunity to come back so I need to try it all. Is that gluttony or wonderful gastronomique decision making? 1. The Crusty Avocado - crusted with coco-blackspice seeds, drizzled with Yuzu and lemon, filled with delightful Ahi Tuna, and a bit of caviar. 2. Fingerling Potatoes - Don't pass these little gems up, as well as the delightful sauces they are served with. A must. 3. Focaccia di Formaggio - couldn't just order one for the table, we needed 2, and it still felt like we could have devoured more. Just kidding, carry on. 4. Broccoli Caeser - traditional with some parmesan and breadcrumbs, but the miso caesar dressing and lemon make it unique and delicious. 5. Garden Peas - I LOVE THIS, did I have to share... YES. served with a citrus yogurt, a macadamia nut pesto, and schmaltz. Get the PEAS says me never, but I do now. 6. Crunchmaster Crisp - maybe my favorite, still up for debate. Charred cabbage, crispy shallots and garlic (already a fan), hazelnuts, apples and Kel's onions. Do not miss this. 7. Hamachi Crudo - This is one of my absolutes, hands down, delicious dishes that shouldn't be overlooked. Divine pieces of sliced hamachi crudo, with a coconut cream and some other delicious things that I can't remember. I blame it on Cecilia. 8. Carrots and Citrus - Not only was this beautiful, it was another one of the dishes that I wished didn't end. Brown butter, pistachio, chili crunch, Tom Kha Vinaigrette. Garrett, where are you so that I can hug you for this dish? 9. Asparagus a la Plancha - fiddleheads, miso-lemon hollandaise, egg yolk, and crispy potato. And you thought this was ironed asparagus. Guess again. Delicious. 10. McFarland Springs Trout - perfectly cooked trout, with smoked buttermilk, cilantro puree, garnished with arugula radish salad. 11. Spring Tagliatelle - served with a broccoli dill pesto, garlic confit, pancetta, and fried anchovy breadcrumbs. You had me at anchovy. 12. Fried Chicken - finger lickin good, truly. No need for the Colonel to get worried, as this fried chicken is in another category. Superb. 13. Pork belly skewers & Scallop Skewers - tasty small bites of perfection. Don't pass these up. How many of us are dining you ask? Five. Shhhhhhh,. Dessert? Really, YES. Since there were 5 of us, we got all three. Of course we did. 1. Milk Chocolate: butterscotch, baby popcorn and honeycomb. 2. Whip-a-licious: Passion fruit curd, lime meringue, coconut crack. 3. Golden Cloud: Golden milk sorbet, cardamom, masala, honey caviar, and chamomile. My family says: 5***** to all, I simply couldn't. Thank you G-Love and staff for making my last night in Portland with our family so memorable. From the welcoming to the departure, this is etched in my heart and mind as an all time favorite experience. Tyler, you are amazing. Thank you for your service and kindness. Garrett, you have a great thing going on. Congratulations for choosing wonderful staff to serve your exceptional food and drinks. In a world where you can go anywhere, folks should go here (and The Love Shack). I can't express my appreciation enough for this amazing and memorable experience. read more

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I have been here a few times and cant believe I didnt review. Last night I went to a birthday dinner for 12. We did the tasting menu. Its was so amazing and SO much food. everything from the potatoes, to the crunch salad, to the salmon (!) to the caramel dessert was fantastic. So much flavor and interesting combinations. The chef came out to the table to check in to make sure all was well. We BYO'd champagne and paid the corkage fee. Its was a great night with friends and great food in a pretty space! read more

In NW Portland and craving tapas? Definitely check out G-Love. This was my first visit and I was pleasantly surprised by what came out of the kitchen -- each dish somehow topped the last. Friendly staff, casual seating, and easy street parking make it an easy choice. Overall, a great spot to relax and enjoy some seriously tasty small plates. Enjoy! read more

G-Love - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I made reservations for a Friday night at G Love, and they did not disappoint! Every dish was full of flavor, but the pork belly skewers, ahi tuna with avocado, and the beets were absolute standouts. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate my strawberry and dairy allergies. Thank you to Ren for being so hopeful and educating the group on the menu. Drinks were also incredible! We chose to sit inside but the ambiance was modern, sleek and the music was upbeat but not too loud. read more

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With so many options in Portland an establishment needs to go the extra mile to stand out. G-Love stands out! The fresh ingredients are plated with care and what they've done with the spices is really tasty. Our waitress was so kind and the interior was both open and bright. read more

G-Love - Quesadilla - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I cannot give this place enough wows. Cocktails were incredible and every dish that our server brought out was undeniably one of the best things I've ever eaten. They took a lot of care to provide. I appealing dishes that then were elevated by their flavor profiles. I'm still full from last night. read more

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Hayden was in charge of my parties reservation, it was a big reservation for 14. We initially got the offer to have a separate room for it, which was nice, but we opted for the patio because of how beautiful it is in the spring. We decided to visit to host our friend's baby shower brunch, and it was the best decision we could have made. The table was set up with flowers, but they allowed us to add our own vases too. We arrived a bit early to set up, but even with 14 guests they were able to set up our table at the perfect time. Hayden took our drinks order, helped us move gifts and bags we brought, helped organize the tables for ease of photos and movement, and was overall just a wonderful service host for our section. We honestly could not have gotten any luckier with service. For food, I ordered the Ensalata Bomba to share with my partner, and the Stuffed French Toast to share with the table. Everyone agreed that the salad was incredible, and all the other food on the table was so fresh and delicious. It was all plated nicely and was all very easy to share! Most of the table got coffees which were all sooo good, and I got a hugo spritz which tasted like a fresh cucumber spritz. We would absolutely return to G-Love, the service, food, vibe, and drinks were all great. Perfect for groups, brunch, families, you name it. Thank you to G-Love for making our baby shower brunch so special read more

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I really enjoyed this place- superb date night spot! The food was great, so were the mocktails; definitely want to come back to try the REAL drinks though LOL. I wasn't super impressed with the desserts, but that's more because it wasn't really my palate taste, however, I can see how others would enjoy them. I did love the s'mores bites that the chef sent out, those were AMAZING. I can't wait to come back to try more menu items, everyone was so friendly, love love love! read more

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Went back 3/29 to try their new brunch menu. First of all the coffee was delicious. I ordered the iced ube latte and loved it! The hot pistachio latte was also very good. Will be coming back to get the coffee to go forsure. For food we ordered the patatas bravas, which were delicious and had great sauce. The Benedict was average. Also came with plain potatoes so maybe wouldn't have also gotten the patatas bravas if knew but they were good so whatever. Ordered the stuffed French toast and loved that, would get that again forsure. read more

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Everything was so good! We got to sit at the chef's counter, so we got to see them make the best food!!!

I came here for a year end dinner with some friends. The place was pretty busy and made me forget that it was a Sunday winter night. We ordered the family style menu, where the chef decides what we get. It was an easy decision for us as we didn't want to think. The food came out pretty quick and was excellent. I really enjoyed the fingerling potatoes, ensalata bomba, and the grilled bavette. The drinks were also pretty good and interesting especially the Goldie Hawn - cheerio infused whiskey, coconut water, vanilla, and sesame. Overall, a great experience with friends. read more

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After having a bad experience with the wait staff and writing a previously negative review, I tried the food from G-love at a party they catered in Wilsonville. We loved the food so much that we hired G-Love to cater a party at our house. The team was A+++ and the food even better. Our guests raved about the food and the party. I highly recommend G-love for catering and would love to go back for their incredible food. read more

Please check your receipt carefully. I noticed a 5% "Employee Health Fee" added to my bill. When I called the restaurant, they explained that the fee is disclosed on the menu. However, many customers may not read every line of fine print on the menu and may be surprised to see an additional charge added to the bill. In my opinion, employee health-related expenses should be covered by the business rather than passed directly to customers through an extra fee. I would have preferred the menu prices to reflect the actual cost upfront rather than having a separate surcharge added at checkout. Just sharing this so future customers can review their receipts carefully and be aware of the additional fee. read more

G Love is always a G ood Time Shoutout to the chef who prepped the chives (?) on the "Focaccia Di Formaggio" on Sunday 4/19/2026 (See attached images) Re: Straws - they have the green-washed brown textured ones (that are able to survive the night so I am grateful) read more

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Great outdoor patio. The avocado plate was really good. The rest of the food was about average. The bad thing about this place is that they want you the customer to pay for their employees medical by adding a 5% surcharge to your bill. On top of that, they request a 20% tip. I always thought it was the employer's responsibility to pay for employees medical and not the customer. Why not just increase the menus by 5% so we don't feel ripped off. read more

As tradition goes, I always do a menu tasting when I'm in town. This was the winner after my extensive research. I chose this spot because they focus on vegetables and are leaning on healthy options. We checked in 30 minutes early for our 7pm reservation, but they were kind enough to seat us. They put us outside. It was a cold night, but they have heaters blasting. I was the only one who did the wine pairing. My friends did end up getting one bev. They poured me a good amount each serving. AND each wine was so good. The chilled red was my favorite. Then the food started coming. And it kept going. First were the starters. We got the avocado, potatoes, beets and the bread situation. My eyes lit up after each bite. Holy shit everything was so delicious. Like slap the table good. I forgot about my wine cos I kept chewing. Next up were two salads. The first was a beautifully plated pear and the other was our favorite dish of the night- the crunchmaster crisp salad. The explosion of flavors in that salad was perfection. I would've eaten the whole plate, but had to share. We then moved to the chicken, cauliflower salad and steak. I l started to hit my wall after eating about half the piece of chicken I got. I could barely eat the salad. I had a couple of bites. I did manage to have a piece of the steak that looked beautiful sitting on their special sauce. To end, they gave us churro bites and a passion fruit ice cream. We had a little bit of trouble digging in cos the ice-cream was a little hard, but it was meant to be that temp. It was so refreshing. And just the right amount of sweetness. The first course was my favorite. There so many different flavors happening. I was overwhelmed in the best way. Service was 10/10. They took the time to explain each dish and drink that was dropped off. They were friendly and personable. We got checked on just the right amount of time. We ended up taking the chicken home that we couldn't finish. My choices never disappoint. Thank you for an amazing meal. read more

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Modern dinner spot with fun ambience and innovative dishes. We have never had anything like the dishes we had there before. The standouts were Fingerling Potatoes and the Blackened Trout. Love the umami-ness of the creme fraiche trout roe dip that came with the crispy potatoes. Their trout was super well-cooked and moist. This paired very well with the tumeric pickles. Their menu is vegetable forward, featuring lots of salads and grilled seasonal veggies. The Ensalata Bomba was refreshing. Skewers were a tad too small...Their food in general is tapas-style but they skimpped out a bit too much on the skewers in my opinion. Desserts were fun. We tried the Calamansi Sorbet and really liked the tartness. Overall, a fun spot for special occasion and I'd go back to try more of their food and drinks. read more

G-Love - Scallop and Chicken Skewers - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The food, service, and vibe are truly as good as everyone says. My husband and I had dinner on a Monday evening and really enjoyed everything we ordered. My only regret is not having more room in my tummy. We'll be back the next time we have someone to babysit the kids. read more

Called restaurant to let them know about issue and they were very kind to offer a credit for if I decide to return. I think their service deserves the chance to return. read more

Really good food, and I love that it is all vegetable food and vegetable heavy meals. They do serve meats, but a lot of their menu focuses on vegetable vegetables. Great flavors and great spin on incorporation of vegetables. A lot of their dishes are smaller so recommend getting several dishes to share. But this allows for you to try multiple of their amazing dishes. Ambience is a little faster pace and louder. Service was good no concerns. But be prepared to speak up because it can't get loud. read more

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Ab fab and so good. Please just do the chef menu to table. Amazing. So good. Pair the wine and ask for vegan. Even if you eat the meat. 100 ingredients in a salad. No way. read more

The atmosphere was great - especially on a warm summer evening with the floor to ceiling windows open and outdoor tent. One of our favorite things was the salad and that is more of what they are known for; celebrating local produce. The fried chicken wasn't special. Our waiter was kind about switching out my wine for something I would like. Overall, a good experience. read more

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Best food I have eaten in a while. Visually stunning, tastes impeccable, service top notch, modern settings - absolutely loved this restaurant. The menu is quite small so we (party of four adults and two babies) ordered everything on the menu. Literally everything was amazing. If you are in the area, this is an absolute must restaurant to go. read more

G-Love - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I love this spot. Have been looking for healthy spots in Portland and G-love checks that box. It's a nicer sit down restaurant with great ambiance. My favorites were the crunch master salad and the crusty avocado. Make a reservation here since it was crowded (came on a Saturday night). Our server was very friendly. They gave us a complimentary dessert at the end of the night which was really nice. Great service here. read more

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For a holiday gift one of my sons gave me a dinner out with him at G-Love. We went this week and it was a real treat on two levels - of course 1:1 time with my 27 year old son is always special and the food and service at G-Love was outstanding! We ate under the tent outside and it was a little short on ambiance. The tables and chairs were very lightweight and not the most comfortable. I never comment on restrooms in my reviews, and I don't want to spoil the surprise - so just let me say you HAVE to see both water closets! We both had an Audrey Hepburn to drink when we arrived. It was perfect on a cold night and quite pretty with a star anise floating on top and a cinnamon stick, all served in a clear cup so you can enjoy the view! You can see it in the background of the Citrus beet salad picture. On to the food. My son said that we needed to try The Works, so who was I to object? We were presented with nearly half of everything on the menu. They do serve meat but this place is very vegetable forward. Sorry about the photos - nearly all had some eaten before I remembered to take pics! :-( First, the fingerling potatoes came out with the most amazing dip! I loved it so much that I could have had a big portion of that for dinner! The dip had a slightly smoky taste with basil oil swirled in. The cold crunch of the roe was perfect. Also in the first course was the beet and citrus salad and the focaccia. Salad lovely and the focaccia had been split into quarters before the cheese was melted on top. Very thoughtful, I thought! You can see the Crusty Avocado in the background of fingerling potatoes picture. Any avocado, crusted or not, is enormously improved by a topping of ahi tuna and caviar. It was delicious! Second course was the Crunch and Bomba salads. Both delicious but it seemed odd to serve them together because they are both green salads. Next out was the Braised Short Rib which was served over a bed of yummy mashed potatoes with Demi-glacé and amazing home cooked potato chips. For dessert, they served us the Whip-A-Licious and banana ice cream with Carmel sauce on top. Perfect end to a truly lovely meal! I generally like to share entrees so I will get to try more items on the menu. The Works certainly scratched that itch for me! read more

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Customer service was 10/10. Loved the ambiance & the staff were v friendly. Food and drinks were yummy! read more

G-Love - Cheesecake - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I found G-love from an internet search on Yelp for organic restaurants in Northwest Portland. I can't even express how delicious the food was not to mention the incredible service we received. I happen to be gluten-free and dairy-free and I was provided a marked up menu that informed me of every option available to me either as a regular menu item or a modified dish. There were so many amazing options I could not even try them all! The area is very active and inviting and the restaurant, it's staff and it's food are out of this world! Those eating with me are not as restricted as I am and also found the food incredibly delicious and healthy. I highly recommend G-love!!! read more