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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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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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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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

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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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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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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absolutely love this place. the service is great, the server's aren't overly friendly- just kind and down to earth. I appreciate that g-love is also allergen friendly. The food is creative and delicious, and i like that the courses end up being nice and filling. the space has a good atmosphere and is nicely decorated. 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

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

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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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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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

Quite expensive for pretty mid food I would say. It was recommended to me by a few people. I was disappointed. We got a total of 6 dishes to shared. Nothing really stood out to me. Much better restaurants in Portland with better portion sizes. 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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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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We were so excited to try G Love's brunch because we absolutely love their dinner menu! We were pretty disappointed by not only the slow service but our order was incorrect and we waited about 20 minutes for our brunch drinks. Adding to the annoyance was the fact that the "greenhouse" was about 85° on a 65° day in Portland. We had never eaten outside before so we would not have known this fact and did not dress accordingly. Restaurant should make it clear what kind of accommodations the outside seating area has when making reservations for this area. The food was really good but not sure it can override all of the other things. 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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Fantastic food, great service and you can't go wrong with the dishes here. I was a little bummed some of my favorites were no longer on the menu but also understand them waiting to keep it fresh. Overall a great vibe and restaurant and one of my favorite places in Portland. read more

Terrific assortment of sharable plates and the service was great. Colorful and flavorful dishes yet light and delicate. Though the steak au poive was tough, had a lovely flavor. Definitely get the skewers and the creme brulee. read more

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

Recommend making reservations using the Resy app or by calling ahead as this place does get busy. The dining room inside the restaurant doesn't have a ton of seating, but they do have more seating outside in their greenhouse which is covered. Food wasn't anything special and pretty overpriced for what you get--really small portions! read more

Wow. Just wow. G-Love was a TREAT and is made for lingering over a meal. The staff was amazing, food uniquely crafted and delicious, and environment trendy. It was loud and and clearly a favorite among the locals. What a joy it was to connect with colleagues at such a unique location hot spot!! It's more than the hype!! read more

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This place lived up to the hype for us! Was glad we had a reservation, and we were seated on the beautiful patio on a lovely, warm evening. The service was outstanding - attentive without being overbearing. Loved the way our plates were timed! Standouts were the fingerling potatoes, which were insanely delicious with the creme fraiche, the focaccia that almost looks like a donut, the bomba salad of my dreams, the crusted avocado that everyone loves, and the hangar steak that took it over the top. Can't wait to return! read more

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Wanted to try a new place for my birthday dinner and glove was definitely a fun spot but maybe not a full 5 star experience! I didn't like either of the drinks I got - I probably just ordered wrong.. and our server seemed to be paying very close attention to the tables with what seemed like his friends or at least just some very smiley women. He was fine and nice enough but definitely noticed that he was more animated around the women. Other than that the food was pretty good, I think my favorite was the scallops or the pasta. The focaccia was a little disappointing - more like a garlicky cheese bun? And the beets were not really what I was expecting. Overall, fine experience! I would go back for drinks and snacks just because it's a fun environment. They also had a fun dessert sampler which was a great surprise! read more

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This spot is cute, great location, and very hip. The food is tapas style which they understand differently than normal taps places. What I mean is their tapas plates are MUCH smaller than other places I have been to. The flavoring is good, and the vegetables plates are delicious! But it is quite pricey and I did not fill up after my table of four ordered 10-12 plates (pretty much one of everything on the menu). The service was meh. I wouldn't return as the cost in relationship to service and food quantity wasn't worth it. read more

Sooooooo sooooooo soooooo good, did not know what to expect but everything was delicious from their non meat dishes to everything else.

I found myself back in Portland, previously having lived there for the last two decades, many years of which in Slabtown. I needed a solid GF recommendation for a date and this place was suggested. It was open on a Monday. I loved it. The vibe is casual. The drinks were inventive. The food was amazing. I had the Bevette'. Great sauce and texture. It was good to experience the continuing resurgence of a city and a dining community. My server Susana (spelling?) was spot on, just as unsolicitous as I wanted and yet offering solid opinions. read more

Love G-Love. Excellent tapas dishes. Service is awesome. Ambiance is lively and fun. Drinks are delicious. Street parking was easy to find. Really cool vibe. read more

Walked in on a nice Sunday evening, was seething quickly with my ideal option by a polite host, the bar tended Grey talked me through the menu, provided great suggestions without feeling pushy. The food was perfect, the drinks were everything I wanted. So happy I came by! My new favorite restaurant! read more

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

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All in all 5 stars, although I had a couple food critiques. Service was attentive and pleasant. All the staff looked so cool and unfathomably hip. I wasn't sure how it would feel sitting in the heated covered patio, as sometimes it just feels cold and like you're out on the sidewalk. But at G-Love it was cozy. I also loved the natural light we got, allowing for a couple great food pics! Drinks were wonderful. I wound up choosing "Beginners Luck", a very elegant cocktail. It was effervescent and tasted of passionfruit. So good, and the beautiful coupe glass elevated it a notch. The server said all their food selections are meant to be shared, so I thought they'd be bigger than what they turned out being. All the same, it was fun choosing what to have, everything looked so whimsical and tempting. Our selections: *The Crusty Avocado with Ahi Tuna & Caviar *Ensalata Bomba with Quince Vinaigrette *Ravioli Quadrato with Ricotta & Lemon *Blackened Albacore with grilled apples & shimeji mushrooms *Fried Chicken with Avocado Ranch All of the dishes came out 1-by-1 and were indeed unique. The crusty avocado was my favorite. I loved everything about it. The salad was good too, and I liked that fresh edible flowers are used to garnish. The rest of the food had some errors in my opinion. 1) The albacore was very sinewy which made the fish chewy instead of flaky or delicate. 2) The ravioli had good punchy lemon and Parmesan flavor but unfortunately the pasta wasn't as tender as I had hoped and was probably a little undercooked. 3) The fried chicken was a touch tough as well. It was plated too simply, which paled in comparison to the other intricate looking dishes on the table. Parking was a challenge in this neighborhood but it was a clean neighborhood and didn't seem sketchy or scary walking a couple blocks to the restaurant. I think I'll return again to try another round of items. I really appreciated the creativity put into their funky/fab menu and overall vibe. read more

G-Love - Blackened Albacore over Tom Kha sauce with grilled apple bits, crispy potato nests & shimeji mushrooms - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Stopped in for some cocktails & appetizers before a dinner reservation we had elsewhere. Cozied up to the bar & were immediately greeted by one of the friendly bar staff who offered some great recommendations. Out of everything we ordered, my favorite drink was the I Am An Autumn. It was really well balanced & not too sweet! We also tried the Maria Teresa and the From Evelyn. Would love to go back & try more of the food options. The Bavette was delicious & before we left the staff treated us to an order of mini apple cider donuts, yum! read more

G-Love - From Evelyn & I Am An Autumn - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food and service was excellent! I went with three friends, and we ordered many dishes to share. I'd definitely recommend sharing food here so you can try more of their items! Here are my favorites (from what we ordered, we didn't get everything). Appetizers: potatoes, mushroom grilled cheese sandwich, focaccia. Main courses: cauliflower, scallops, bean soup. Desserts: kiwi sorbet, milk chocolate. The kiwi sorbet had some grapes in it that kinda threw me off. I didn't expect grapes in the dessert, and they were soft, which I didn't love. But other than that, everything was amazing! We sat outside, and it wasn't too cold because of the tent they have set up. Also, their bathroom is a lot of fun haha. read more

We've come here every time a friend visits town and it hasn't disappointed once. The service is excellent and always friendly. One of the best things is that they'll mark up a menu to show what is/can be made gluten free. The food is spectacular and honestly it's hard to not recommend trying something new each time. Our go tos have been the Bomba salad, Fingerling potatoes(for the crème freche), and fried chicken. It's always been a relaxed vibe so great for conversation and showing people a great piece of Portland! read more