Sweet spot. Loved their Gyro Sandwich and fries. Sebastian was great! Service was prompt and pleasant. read more

Highland Pub & Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

Note: This is a review of our Passport experience. We have not dined-in this location; therefore, cannot speak to the food or dine-in experience. Dear McMenamins Team, My girlfriend and I have been big fans of McMenamins ever since we were introduced to it 4 years ago. As a way to deepen our experience, I surprised her with a pair of Passports so we could visit and enjoy all of the McMenamins locations across the Pacific Northwest. Since then, we've been strategic in planning our visits based on the regions we're in or planning to explore. So far, our Passport journey has been nothing short of fantastic, getting to see new locations, try different bars, and meet friendly and welcoming staff along the way. On Sunday, September 28th, we were on a mission to complete the Portland Eastside page in our Passports. We carefully timed our visits and planned our route so we could finish at Highland Pub & Brewery, our final stop for the page. We arrived 20 minutes before the listed closing time, only to find the doors already locked. We saw that there were still 2 customers sitting at the bar, so we tried to get the bartender's attention through the window, hoping to explain that we only needed a stamp. Unfortunately, the bartender saw us, shrugged, and did not engage. This was extremely disappointing. We were excited to complete that page and claim our prize, and now we'll have to go out of our way to revisit the location just for that one stamp. We understand that operations can vary by location, but we believe that all McMenamins locations should honor their posted closing hours, especially for Passport holders who are trying to complete pages. A stamp takes only a moment and would go a long way toward supporting loyal customers like us who are actively participating in this unique and memorable program. We kindly ask that this issue be addressed with the Highland Pub & Brewery team. We're hopeful that in the future, they, and other locations, will continue to accommodate Passport stamps right up until closing time. Thank you for your time and for continuing to make the Passport experience something truly special. We look forward to many more McMenamins adventures ahead. Thanks read more

Arrived at 10:30pm was told we are closing early it always is closed early or they don't start until they decide this place has been going down hill for years this is why people avoid coming here anymore.... read more

First time they're needing to get a keg of Coors and at the last minute of their ordering, they done it even though everyone else couldn't. The employee or management are very nice people to deal with. I will return probably once a month for a Keg great service thank you. read more

Ever in search of additional passport stamps, my wife and I stopped into the Highland Pub for lunch this last Sunday. This particular McMenamins location, like many of their smaller locales, doesn't have any of the features that make a McMenamins stand out above the crowd. Sure, the décor is cozy, warmly lit and filled with that special hippie kitsch, but at the end of the day, it's just a pub...although a quirky one! Service was...serviceable: punctual and efficient, although not particularly engaging. Still, our drinks, soup and sandwich all arrived in short order. I was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed the African Peanut Chicken soup, being not much of a fan of peanut anything. The seasonal special Roadhouse Crispy Chicken Sandwich was great as well, but its description on the menu is a bit deceptive: it boasts Dark Star hot sauce, but apparently they just mix it into the butter used on the bread which, in my opinion, is not enough. However, we ordered a side of the sauce, and once applied, perfected it. The Highland Pub isn't going to transform your opinion of the McMenamins franchise on its own, but it's also not doing any damage to the brand, either. Come here for a solid lunch paired with a pint or cocktail of your choice, and some reasonable expectations, and you'll leave satisfied. read more

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First time visiting this Mcmenamins. We were surprised to see a lot of string lights all over the rafters to illuminate the restaurant. We order a cheeseburger and bacon cheeseburger and a Trippy Cider, which consists of mixture of pomegranate, peach and pineapple juices. That was delicious. Highly recommended it. A good tart and sweet taste to it. I ordered regular tater tots and it was crispy when I received it. Of course, I finished the tater tots and my cider right away. My burger was medium rare. Perfect. read more

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Service was McMenamin's slow. Food was good and location nice -- a pub with windows for a change!!

Great food great service with my experience I recommended this restaurant. Please come and try them when you have a chance read more

It's a pretty typical McMenamins but it's in a strip mall so lacking some of the ambience and allure. The staff seem to always be a bit understaffed and frantic. Their prices have also recently skyrocketed (I get it l, inflation is rough, but it seems a bit high for their quality). This is half way between a friend and me though, so I'll probably keep coming back simply for that reason. read more

Still coming here even though I moved further away! The Diablo burger with the garden patty is my classic go to item. We prefer to sit out side as often as we can to minimize contact with other customers. On tap they have a nice bodacious mocha stout on nitro read more

Highland Pub & Brewery - New menu Jan 2020 - Breweries Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

We've passed by this place so many times and never realized it was owned by McMenamins. We really enjoyed our first lunch here. The employees were very friendly and the decor is kitschy and fun. My sandwich (BLT+A) was absolutely delicious and the other half really enjoyed his burger and tots. The beer and cider list is limited but the choices are fantastic. Can't wait for our next visit! read more

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Can someone from corporate reach out. The waiter who looks like he's 15 and think his name was Ian or Ivan or something with an I. He's very nice but I think before you serve your customers ill tasting coleslaw that you test it everyday for freshness. I love coleslaw and I went into this establishment as a regular human but now I'm a jet propulsion expert on how not to fly off your toilet. I literally had just a taste of it and spit it out immediately because it was rancid and now I'm thinking about a new career in Astro physics. If Dyson can do it so can they. Instead of cleaning a mess it can completely make you understand the full meaning of a regret. All this just to get stamps in a passport and support a local business... (rethink what you're trying to support) even after booking a room @ St Francis School and it's completely different coleslaw by smell... The rooms cute but they will probably need to remodel this room. This place is a constant revolving door of people that just want stamps but no one ordering food or drink, Just getting stamps before they go to the event for free food and drink... (good luck) Let me iterate that my rear end can now be part of NASA research cuz I had a taste of questionable coleslaw and immediately spit it out. Now I'm questioning my existence in this world... it's literally taken me 12 hrs to post this because I've made a new porcelain friend. I'm not sure why it was acceptable to serve food that's rancid and I think that OR dept of health should look into this but I'm not ok. Just wanted to let you all know! read more

Horrible food and dirty environment. I've been to this restaurant more than a few times thinking it will be better but to my disappointment the food is not even comparable to other mcmenamins. I will not be going back! Server was excellent. read more

Super good lunch. Cajun tots were delish. Mojito was perfect. Had the El Diablo chicken sandwich. Chicken was juicy. All came together real nicely with a raspberry mojito read more

Highland Pub & Brewery - Super great lunch - Breweries Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

Pretzel and THIN cheese sauce. Tasted good but I feel it was maybe thinned out to go farther. I would much prefer a thicker sauce. Good beer selection on tap. Outdoor seating is not good. Your literally sitting in the parking lot. I'll go to Edgefield if I want nice outdoor seating read more

Last stop for the passport prize. Very nice waitress who kept apologizing for being out of my beer choices. Finally found one in the sunflower ipa. Tasty choice! Low key decor as far as Mcmenamins goes. Standard pub food options. read more

Highland Pub & Brewery - My passport prize!! - Breweries Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

My gyro was absolutely delicious. It was a lot larger then expected which left me with left overs for the next day.. and it was still good the next day! Although I will say their fries are not as good as they once were. They used to have one of my favorite fries in town, but this time was disappointing. Their fries were NOT the same. They were not very seasoned, a different shape, and just kind of flavorless. I used to come here and just order fries to go, now I definitely would not order the fries again:( read more

Highland Pub & Brewery - Traditional beef gyro (16.25) with fries - Breweries Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

I'll start with the fact that I'm a McMenamins fan. I like their vibes, I like their beer, and I like their food. I don't go here looking for a "blow me away meal", I go looking for delicious food, fresh french fries (some of the best I've had in the Portland area), and a stellar list of beer options that will satisfy and beer tastes. Highland Pub is my local McMenamins and I tend to wind up there more than I do some of their more unique locations (Edgefield, for example). I love that it still has the unique charm they come with, it's comfortable, warm feeling, and has some decor that sets them apart from other locations (the chandelier from the Crystal Ballroom, for example). It's a good neighborhood spot to take our out of town guests when we're hungry and don't want to cook. I'm doing this review based on my experience this week. I was elated when indoor dining opened back up for our area but have been cautious to partake for a variety of reasons. We finally caved and headed to Highland Pub for an easy night where someone else will make the food and pour the beers. Both my husband and I had burgers and while I always love their burgers, they were very good this trip. The fries and tots were also crisp just like they are supposed to be and nice and hot. Food was fresh, service was great, masks were worn, people were spaces, beer was cold and didn't come from my fridge - it was a great trip. So happy to see these restaurants holding on and I can't wait to give them more of my business. read more

Had food delivered by Postmates. They forgot my drink. Both of our burgers were cooked on the outside but raw burger in the middle. It was sloppy work. The type that will get people sick. There's a pandemic going on guys, how about you try just a little? read more

Highland Pub & Brewery - Dungeon Burger Raw :-( - Breweries Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

Open late and pretty good service for a McMenamins. Food is typical for the chain, but prices are slightly lower than Edgefield. Good later-night option in the area. read more

I've been coming here for years and last time I came was considerably bad service. Tonight was one of the worst service experiences of my life. It was at half capacity and no reason for it. read more

Ordered lunch for 4 of us over the phone and picked it up for take out. Upon opening the 2 paper sacks, we discovered no utensils, no napkins, no condiments, and missing a drink. So we were unable to eat the coleslaw, and had no ketchup for the fries. My friend's mother has numerous allergies, so she was very specific that she wanted a plain hamburger. Instead she got pickles, lettuce, and sauce, so that her mother was unable to eat her lunch. I even gave them a 20% tip beforehand. I've since complained to the restaurant manager about the takeout lunch and was told that I would get a gift certificate in compensation but I have not had any follow up communication in regards to the offer, so that is why I'm giving this restaurant a poor review. Lousy service and horrible customer relations. read more

Kim and I are Comic Tripsters this is the closest Mcmenamins to our home.Highland Pub has that great neighborhood feel about it.The dinner are good and Happy hour is awesome Today we are celebrating Hamerhead's 33rd birthday read more

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Small tucked away Mcmenamins in Gresham. Decent seating area, I believe there are only two tables big enough for groups larger than 6. I've been here multiple times for their happy hours and to refill my growlers. The service sometimes is spotty. There are times I come and don't get served for 10-15 mins. And there are other times I get served right away. Both at moderate traffic. One thing I enjoy about mcmenamins is that their consistency stays the same at every location, this place included. I would recommend this bar as a starting bar because it's a bit small and enclosed, not as loud as other mcmenamins. read more

If, for no other reason, go here to see the most wonderful vintage glass chandelier, (Mcmenamins calls it out as the psychedelic-Italianate chandelier)that's basically hidden in the dormers. It's as if they are storing it for some future use. It used to be at the Crystal ballroom (or it is its sibling) and I believe Janis Joplin even sang under it once. It's truly stunning. Aside from all that, this place has a real nice laidback feel to it. This is one of the really old McMenamins restaurants and it has its own charm because of that. Don't get me wrong. It's clean and all that and you can see the place where the beer's brewed (or used to be brewed) through some glass windows. It's got mahogany running through the building. It has some old hippie type plants hanging and funky curtains to go with. I loved that I had not one, but two choices of vegetarian burgers. I decided to go with the hemp burger as I've never had one. It was pretty decent as it had a pomegranate/walnut spread over it. I got a side of salad with raspberry vinegarette dressing. The service cannot be too bad here either as the place is not really big enough for the servers to get lost and forget you, like in some McMenamin establishments. read more

Delicious food, great service, and the menu changes often. We love that. This location is great for families in Gresham too. I want to try the desserts but I always get too full with dinner. Next time I'll plan to have dessert only read more

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I just had some of the best Mac and cheese that I have ever tasted! I usually get the veggie hemp burger or the veggie African Peanut soup when visiting this chain. First time at this location, and I only saw regular burgers on the menu that could be substituted for Gardenburgers. When I asked what the soup was they said African peanut with chicken or non-veg chili. I was a bit bummed until I saw the High Mac option. This sound like comfortable food- so I ordered up. This was so yummy. I think it was the best restaurant pasta I have had all year. It had spinich, mini Roma cherry tomatoes, a brown butter creamy sauce, parmesan cheese, and hazelnuts. The hazelnuts really made the dish great. I should have only eaten half....the portion was really good sized, but I ended up eating the whole plate. Loved it. Definitely keep this on your menu! I don't know if this is a new menu add or if it is just featured at this location, but I am loving it! Woukd definitely come back here for it. Typical McMenamins atmosphere, but the gigantic Venician Chandelier above the bar was a great-grand spectacle to gaze at before leaving. Got my passport stamp and even saw the hidden goldfish mural in the bathroom. Passport stamped again! Great adventure- mission accomplished. read more

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We had to have a true Reuben after our last experience, so we stopped in at the Highland Pub and we were not disappointed! We split the sandwich and tots between us and it was the perfect sandwich, all pastrami, flavorful sauerkraut and Swiss cheese also the item all Reuben sandwiches must have...thousand island dressing! Not some special spread we put on all our sandwiches. If, you make Reubens with turkey and something other than thousand island dressing, call your sandwich something else and NOT A REUBEN! In fact, that may be the best name for your sandwich! If, you want a great Reuben sandwich, go to the Highland Pub! read more

Highland Pub & Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

The food at this mcmenn is always just ok. Today the hammerhead seemed overly carbonated which is odd but hey, I've had about a hundrd of them as a local so I noticed! Waitstaff was nice but seemed to take a while. Just an odd pub but at least it's near home. read more

Highland Pub & Brewery - Happy 26th birthday Hammerhead!! - Breweries Near Me - Gresham, Oregon

pros - Beer is good, though overpriced. cons - food mediocre (other mcmenamins joints do the same things but better, though it too is overpriced.) You have a 1 in 3 chance (at best) of getting good service, even if you're sitting at the bar near the register. read more

We had dinner at McMenamins Highland pub again tonight and I realized I've never put a review on yelp. Chris was our server and I was really impressed and how much knowledge he had about their product. From my uninformed description of my tastes and what I did not like in a beer, Chris brought me two samples to try out. One I really enjoyed and was happy to order. But his description actually taught me more about the process of ordering beer. Dinner at McMenamin's is always tasty. The food is not what I would consider high-end, however, it is always good. Tonight's dinner was very well prepared. The food was delivered quickly and it was very hot and fresh. This is a place we go often later in the evening. I've never been bothered by children or drunks. It's a comfortable place to hang out with friends. read more

As we finished up our Portland east Portland page on our passport we figured we'd make this the last stop since we have never been here before. We're get to take home to my glasses that are pretty cool. So far the staff has been friendly and wonderful, the place isn't too busy and they have a nice parking lot. The cook had a great time doing the food art :-) read more

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I wanted to put even more kudos out to the team at Highland Pub during this crazy COVID-19 time. My wife and I are both Passport holders, and we were aware that this location was now open for to-go food and beer orders, so we put it on our To Do list soon. We then received an email from McMenamin's saying that while they aren't stamping Passports, they are giving Passport holders 10% off all to-go food. We tried calling in our order, but the phone wasn't connecting, so we just showed up. They are taking every precaution and doing everything they could to keep them and their customers safe. We ordered, received the discount, and then waited in the proper spot (labeled "Table 2"), and within 30 minutes we had our food and my growler, filled with their Halsey Street Hazy IPA. We recognized several long-time employees who have served us in the past when we could sit inside. They were working very hard to keep everyone safe, happy and orders fulfilled. I still tipped 20%. We got home, and everything was in order, the food was super delicious and made just exactly how we ordered it. Oh, and the beer was fantastic! I love Hazy IPAs, and theirs did not disappoint. We still highly recommend them and hope you'll support them. Cheers! read more

I had to travel here to see my friend from new orleans. hahhhahha we popped in last week and got some great pub grub I had the reuban, she had a burger, and the kid had chips and dip. it was all great, right along with the beers. I know this is a stand up joint, and you cannot go wrong. many locations. this was a first at this one, and next time I visit my mom, I will be back. thanks. read more

The wife and I are Passport holders, so we have been to a lot of the Mcmenamins locations. Many are hit and miss service and food wise The Highland Pub is one of the best. Food is consistent and we have always had good service. I usually get the Portland Dip with Tots. I know their beers well and like most of them. My only real complaint is they are on the high side price wise per pint. Best time to go is during happy hour. If you're towards Gresham, it's worth a visit. read more

Waited for an hour and a half for our food. The restaurant was at about 30% capacity. Service was very nice. Very unimpressed with the time we waiting for our simple meals (one meal requiring the grill). Hopefully they get something together to fix this issue. read more

Damn you McMenamins. Gah! Why is it, that everytime I come to you, usually with work folks for lunch, the service is glacier slow, the food takes forevs (and we pre-ordered bitches), and I pay like $17 for a salad and root beer. Alright, maybe a black and tan brownie, WHICH you now tell me is being phased out for a new brownie with cake crumbles or some other puke on it. I wish I could drink at lunch and then get in a fight with you, kick you in your chain-restaurant bolz (thanks Gabe C.), then dump my drink on your bad hairdo. read more

This is the 3rd time I've encountered a rude server here. Today I was picking up my to go Postmates order and I was mid sentence telling the server what I was picking up. She rudely interrupted me and said 'Just tell me your name'. She tells me my order isn't ready and has we waiting around for 10 minutes. Then she comes & tells me my order was ready the entire time that she was confused by my name. And then says next time just tell me your name. Needless to say my food was stone cold. Much like the service I received. read more

Pretty good food and service. maybe the best place to eat and drink in the area.

I would definitely take my review with a grain of salt for two reasons. 1. Its my first time here since 2005 2. I only ordered a beer. I came here this evening to just have a post dinner drink. I really didn't know what I wanted but at that very moment but a Rubinator sounded so good at time. I came in wasn't greeted by anyone. My friend and I sit up at the bar only to have the bartender at that very moment tell us she was off the for the night and the other bartender would serve us. Not that I minded, but wouldn't you want to serve a customer sitting at the bar even though you're off and no one has bothered to greet let alone ask for their order? The bartender finally comes up and takes our order. I ended up ordering a Rubinator which should of really been called a "Termaruby" because it was literally all Terminator with a small hint of Ruby somewhere in that dark brew. I slowly begrudgingly drink this beer. My friend and I ended up talking for a while and every time the bartender came up to do cleaning around us it was like he was trying hard to be a part of this conversation. Hard to say if I minded or not but it was a little annoying. Maybe it was just an off night for the bartender or maybe I should not take it too seriously when an off duty bartender which is behind the bar blows you off because they are getting off work. I'll probably give this place another chance but count on me being somewhat more protective the next time I'm around this joint. read more