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    High Rocks Restaurant and Lounge

    3.4 (119 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Lounges
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    HIGH ROCKS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Clubhouse Sandwich was great! Nice people.

    Great restaurant/bar with a "locals only" feel. The food was good and not insanely expensive. Waitstaff was fast and responsive.

    Crispy chicken salad and a nacho
    Angela E.

    If I could add more stars than 5 I would. Great food, wonderful service. This place had such a chill feeling. The staff really knows how to make you feel as if they are a good friend you've known for years. My co-worker and I stopped in for our lunch hour. They had us in & out with perfect timing. No complaints!!!! Can't wait to go back for happy hour. The chicken on my salad was so good, juicy & crispy- wasn't rubbery like a lot of restaurants are. The nacho was hands down the biggest (best tasting) thing Ive ever seen- absolutely meant to share. I'm excited to go back and try other things on the menu- there was so much to choose from.

    12oz Cut Prime Rib

    Ordered prime rib 12oz to share with my husband, very disappointed. More than half of the prime rib was fat. It was semi warm and not much flavor. The atmosphere at high rocks is good but this is the 4th time I have ate here. The only thing I like is the club sandwich. Very disappointed in the food at high rocks. I would think the owners would expect their cooks to know how to trim the fat. Granted most prime ribs have some fat... but not 3/4 of the steak. Not to mention our server was not as attentive as I was hoping. She wasn't bad but not great either. Very disappointed. I don't know if I'll come back again. If I do, it will be for the beer and the club. See photo below

    Steak sandwich and ribeye
    Tobe S.

    Food was mid and service was slow overall it's what you'd expect out of a low budget steak house tucked behind a Safeway from the praying eyes of man. Server was nice.

    Side two of menu
    Roger H.

    Quiet place with several sports channels up and running, acknowledged upon entering, older place hanging on kind of feel, perfect if you're trying to avoid boisterous crowds. Waitress is cheerful and that's important tonight...Amanda, thank you for being pleasant!

    Indoor fireplace
    Plenti M.

    The new owners are doing a good job providing good food, reasonable pricing and welcoming customer service. I ordered fish and chips and the fish was pretty fresh! The indoor fireplace is cool too. I would recommend this place for hang outs, larger parties and sports watching.

    Included dinner salad. The blue cheese dressing was just ok. Didn't have that blue cheese punch for me.
    Jeff K.

    I was here for work, the restaurant was right next to my hotel. Service was a lil slow but not a deal breaker. I was shocked how good the ribeye was. Literally fork tender, drinks were good, service was a B+. Took 40 minutes to place my dinner order. The gal behind the bar was working the whole time and attentive. So I'm not mad at the wait, the food was worth it. Good atmosphere and great food for a fair price. My dinner was the food highlight of my 3 week stay in Portland.

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    Tried to eat here but they ignored me for ten minutes so I left. I guess they just like yo serve regulars

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    Food is good, service was amazing ambiance is ok....could use some new carpet. All in all, we'll be back for sure!

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    Ask the Community - High Rocks Restaurant and Lounge

    So I understand that they have new owners? Is anything else changing?

    They now serve breakfast starting at 7AM. Give it a try. Been 4 times, had 4 different things all good. Talked with the new owner 3 times now and getting cooks that enjoy cooking is a priority!

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