Our last meal... Staff remembers us. Comes by and says…read morehello. It honestly was like visiting family. The best experience at restaurant in my life thus far!!!!

I think this place has gotten by on location for a while now. We tried it again tonight. It was…read moreok...not great and not horrible. The salmon was tasteless and the seafood risotto had 2 prawns and one small chunk of salmon in it. They weren't crazy busy and it took 10 minutes to get my iced tea and the table salt we requested twice never showed up. Like I said it was ok, I didn't hate it. But for well over $150 for date night I expected more.

Great bar that closes early enough, to where your partner isn't mad if you close it down. lol…read more Good food, good events, mostly good people. With a real country radio station in the restaurant!

Big ass bar. Not a regular patron of the bar scene, but…read moreafter a long day of harvest shallots and garlic and planting a beans, the highly rated fish and chips sounded like a perfect way to round out our day. Fish fried perfectly and an optional salad was a blessing in disguise. Lemon pesto vinaigrette is something I'm stealing for sure, rocked both the fish and the salad leaves. What a great flavor. Service was friendly, efficient and delightful. What more could you want from a place with double bars and an outdoor patio with the World Cup on big screen and on my way home. Yeah fives all around.

Olympia Provisions is consistently one of our favorite places to frequent in PDX. Great location,…read morefun ambiance, pleasant staff, fabulous food! We are typically brunch people, making it here most often on a Saturday or Sunday for a late brunch. Their benedicts are to die for... truly, they're all wonderful. Their Laser Potato is out of this world. Truly, my favorite item on their menu. It is fabulous in all ways. I often take a side of it home just to enjoy later. We recently tried them for dinner. Their muscles are OUT OF THIS WORLD. Truly, the best I've ever had. This beats living in the southeast on the coast, any west-coast seafood restaurant, and every place I've ever enjoyed in Italy. They've certainly topped the muscle game. Highly recommend Olympic Provisions. I will gladly vouch that the negative reviews are from the haters, just to hate. The overall experience has never been anything less than fantastic. Photos to follow (hopefully, if I can find them! HA!) Enjoy OP next time you're in PDX!

Round 2 in 3 years - "Summer Grilling Starts Here." BASICS - Still kicking out mad charcuterie in…read moreSamplers, Gift Sets (+Corporate) & Boards (Catering), this day dining & enjoying a little of the former, ALSO in deep reverence for the way they're redefining raising livestock by adding transparency, local partnerships, and science-backed auditing as standards. This OG spot is still serving next door to Steven Smith, around the corner from locally-sourced COWBELL cheese, and just downstairs from MUSE Storytelling. On this visit, Kevin was taking chill care of the atrium, delivering BRIGHT, BEEFY, FRESH Hierloom Tomatoes with Burrata & crisp Focaccia breadcrumb that is SO RICH - no saucisson required! HOWEVER... if you decide to dabble, the infamous CHARCUTERIE ART should include the Green Peppercorn Paté - everything beloved about a mild sausage, more tender, seasoned to herbal perfection with split peppercorns & a sprinkle of flake salt - the meat medley is heavenly with a toasted crostini + Triple Cream Brie, cranberry/raisin chutney on top. Amen!

Came here for brunch with a girlfriend and I really appreciated all the vegan options they had and…read morethe coffee was delicious as someone who doesn't drink coffee like that! They have oat milk for those who are dairy free and their vegan chorizo was very delicious! They even gave us a free dessert to take home so I would highly recommend this place to go for brunch either with a few friends or by yourself to get a nice book. Brunch is kind, brunch is fine I am happy anytime my friend and I find a classy place to dine

Cecilia is a restaurant for a certain type of customer. I can see a tremendous appeal for some…read morepatrons and not so for others. I shall explain. The ambiance is an attempt at industrial chic. When one walks in, the waiting area has a glass pain which gives an open view into the grill area, a popular chic vibe. The ceilings are high, there are brick walls, air conditioning ducts which run along the ceiling totally exposed, and a bar as the centerpiece of the restaurant. They pull their goal at chic ambiance off well: 5 star. Cecilia also makes a strong marketing effort to the weekend brunch crowd that likes to have a morning fufu alcohol drink as a little remedy for the ole "have a bit of the snake that bit you last night". That is to say they promote a variety of house cocktails that are both rather sweet and attractive to the eye. I feel they pull this off extremely well - delivering what they promote - although I did not indulge. Again, a 5 star performance. As for the service, I would say it was subpar, especially for a restaurant which bills itself as a high end breakfast spot. I had no reservation, asked how long the wait would be, they told me 25 minutes and the actual wait was 45 minutes. Not a good start: 20 minutes off is significant. I ran a restaurant. If you are going to be off, err on the conservative side: tell one an hour and have them sit in 45. If they decide to stay they will appreciate the effort. If they decide to leave, they will not hold it against management but will rather realize next time one should make a reservation. Speaks to bad management. As for the actual service, the waitress had virtually zero character, barely checked on us during the meal - although walked by us a number of times - and it took a long time for our plates to be cleared and the check to be delivered. Service rated a 2 star, and that is being generous. Finally, the food. I was extremely disappointed. Note I went here with high expectations. I left with a low level of gastronomic satisfaction. I ordered the eggs benedict. I tend to order this in a good restaurant because I do not make it at home and it is a great breakfast treat of done well. As for this rendition, mixed review. The pastry it was served on was a delicate, layered pastry which was very good. However, the two eggs were way overcooked to the point that the yolk was virtually all cooked. Most certainly not the way an egg benedict should be prepared. As for the side of potatoes: I frequently cook potatoes with my breakfast - mine blow these away. Not hard to make good potatoes, these were not those. My ladies breakfast was a huge disappointment. It read great and unique on the menu. A shrimp omelette. However, when it was delivered and cut into massive amount of a liquid which almost resembled water filled the plate: talk about unappetizing. Then the contents. They shrimp were the cheap, tasteless, tiny bay shrimp. Talk about no pride in quality of food and quality not rising to the marketing thereof: abysmal effort. An establishment trying to market themselves as a foodie place should use medium to large, quality shrimp which taste like shrimp- not the low end, tasteless shrimp stuffed into these eggs. This omelette would have trouble competing with an omelette at a local diner. I would never serve a house guest such a poor specimen, but then I take pride in my cooking: I do not believe Cecilia's does. As for food, given what they market themselves as - a menu which screams out that we are serious about our food: I rate it as diner food outside of the biscuit and one huge disappointment. In summary, I believe for the person who is trying to impress a guest with ambiance and the quality of food is not that important, go for it because Cecilia's is a good fit. For the patron that enjoys atmosphere, Cecilia's is a good stop. For the patron who likes a good alcoholic drink for brunch, highly recommend. For those patrons who are seeking a solid foodie experience or whom value good table service, Cecilia will deliver a big disappointment.

I only have one word.... AMAZING!!!! we pretty much tried everything and were not disappointed…read morewith one dish. Let's just start with the Appetizers - the bacon wrapped dates, whipped ricotta, Gorgonzola steak bites, and Ceasar salad are worth writing home about. If you want an awesome happy hour, stop by. Now let's move on to the MAIN dishes... miso glazed cod and chicken piccata were ridiculous. I refrained myself from licking my plate but it was THAT good. Our girl Genevieve held it down and suggested all the great dishes, wine, she even laughed at my jokes she's a winner that deserves some recognition... We will definitely be back!!! If you're visiting Beaverton and don't stop by, you're missing out. I would fly back JUST to eat dinner and fly home.. just sayin'

Superb! We found it loud, but of course the restaurant doesn't have full control of the table of 8…read morepartiers having a celebration VERY close to ours. Tables were too close together to put eight people there. The food was exceptional. My husband got swordfish and I got the risotto; both were very good. We'll go back, and just refuse a table next to a large party next time.

Rachel was superb. Made our anniversary feel special with a written card and prompt service,…read moreexcellent food for the cost. We had the fried chicken Caesar salad, the ribs, salmon cakes, ricotta donuts and key lime pie (seasonal). Nothing was off, everything was perfect, food came quickly, and again Rachel gave us exceptional prompt and and cordial service. We'll for sure be back again when we're in town.

The food is excellent, but that's not the story. The story is that somebody back there still gives…read morea damn, and you can taste it. Service is warm without being cloying, the kind of hospitality that doesn't announce itself, just shows up and refills your glass before you knew you wanted it. But here's the real move, the thing nobody tells you: come for happy hour. This is where the place drops its shoulders and shows you what it actually is. Not the polished dinner-service version. The honest one. And the fried chicken. Look, everybody makes fried chicken now. Most of it is a lie. This isn't. It's crisp, it's generous, and it costs a fraction of what it should, which in a world of thirty-dollar entrees feels almost like an act of civil disobedience. Order it. Order another one. Don't overthink it.

This is a great place to hang out, grab some nosh, have a drink, and spend time with your favorite…read morepeople. [Format & Space] Seat yourself*, review the menus at the table, order at the bar, they bring your food and drinks to your table. *Plenty of tables, some with long benches, others with chairs on the inside. There's also a large patio. This is a welcome and safe space. [Drinks] Right up front, I'm going to tell you I'm a lightweight. I'm allergic to alcohol, so I don't drink often. Here's one of the things I love about The 649. They have a fantastic selection of mocktails that are created with the same creativity, flair, and intention as a "leaded" cocktail. I appreciate that I get to participate and not be stuck with a lemonade, zero alcohol beer, or wine. So, HUZZAH for creating an inviting space for a non-drinker! There *are* times when I'm willing to risk the lobster-bod, itchiness, and stuffy nose and there are plenty of cocktails from which to choose! [Food] There's a nice selection of sharable plates and mains. I've personally tried the flatbread pizza, Bavarian pretzel, Cubano, and Brisket Press, all of which were delish. [Service] The service has always been fabulous. The staff are welcoming, friendly, and helpful. [Activities] There are a few TVs around the bar with sports. It was a great place to catch some of the World Cup games. Additionally, there are several games that you can borrow and play, which is a lot of fun. [Location] Tucked in a busy shopping center with Safeway as an anchor. Parking hasn't been super problematic yet, but based on one of the other reviewers (Ron R - loved your formatting too, so I borrowed it until we get rich text formatting or emojis!) I can see where it could be a challenge.

Excellent food, drinks, and vibe. Service was wonderful. I didn't get pics of my food because I was…read moreenjoying being in the moment. The spicy michelada with pineapple vodka had me feeling like I was back in Puerto Vallarta. The brisket press sandwich was so flavorful. Will definitely be back!!

This was some of the best food I've had in a while! I was a little iffy about coming here for lunch…read moresince I had been here once for dinner and it wasn't my favorite experience, but I'm so glad I gave it another try. The lunch portions were incredibly generous, especially the grilled cheese and fries, which were actually a kids meal! The buffalo chicken Caesar wrap was a little lacking in Caesar flavor, but where it lacked in Caesar, it definitely made up for it with the buffalo flavor, and it was still incredible. 10/10 across the board! The customer service was also amazing, and the staff were genuinely such a pleasure to interact with. And the little doodle on the bag was just the cutest added bonus! Definitely left much happier with this visit than my first one!

Came here recently with a friend and left thoroughly impressed. We started with the oregano fried…read morebread appetizer, served with a crème fraîche basil sauce and a roasted tomato dipping sauce -- it was absolutely delicious and set the tone for the rest of the meal. For mains, my friend ordered the elk burger, and as a self-proclaimed elk burger connoisseur, her approval means something -- she thoroughly enjoyed it. I went with the pulled pork sandwich, which was good and flavorful, and paired really well with their pepper & cabbage coleslaw on the side. We also split a cup of the roasted red pepper and tomato bisque, which was honestly a highlight of the whole meal -- rich, well-balanced, and worth ordering on its own. Drinks deserve a shoutout too: their non-alcoholic options were great. My friend raved about the guava lemonade, and I had the blueberry vinegar shrub, which was excellent -- bright, crisp, and refreshing.

We ordered the Cascade Natural Steak with seasonal vegetables, house Worcestershire, demi-glace,…read moreand added grilled prawns. The steak was absolutely delicious! My sister and I decided to split it, and the restaurant went above and beyond by plating it on two separate plates for us. The photos show our individual portions--and that's only half each! It really shows how generous the serving size is. The service was excellent, and our server was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. The atmosphere was exactly what you'd want from a steakhouse: comfortable, welcoming, and not too loud, making it easy to enjoy dinner and conversation. Everything was cooked perfectly, and we really appreciated the extra touch of splitting the meal for us. We had a wonderful experience and will definitely be back!

It was my first time dining at this restaurant. I don't often crave for steak, but Roots would…read moredefinitely won me over for their tasty steaks. They offer only medium to medium-rare. I would prefer something a little bit more done. But their steaks definitely do not disappoint. I have been to other steak houses in the Portland area. Roots beats other famous Portland steak houses by their flavor, tenderness, service, atmosphere and portion size. However, their menu items are quite pricey. My steak was nicely cooked and seasoned. The mashed potato and veggies were excellent. They topped the steak with couple pickled onion rings which was quite refreshing. And don't forget the garlic infused butter served with the steak. It was wonderful. I had my wedge salad while my husband had their soup of the day. It was a big salad which Ai appreciate. The blue cheese crumbles and salad dressing was fantastic. The chocolate mousse dessert was a piece of art. It was quite big and can be easily shared with another person. The atmosphere inside was nice and modern in a warm sense. The servers were very attentive. I am not sure what brand of root beer do they serve but it was very good.

Unique and delicious cocktails. Lovely service and atmosphere. We highly recommend based on the…read moreroasted chicken (wow just wow) and the halibut. All so flavorful and fresh!! Can't wait to go back!!

Nice meal, open space, cute bar, really good service. Enjoyed the charcuterie, sourdough with blue…read morecheese, and salad. The Tagliatelle Paglia e Fieno with roasted corn and crème fraîche was the star. Would have loved to see a slightly bigger portion. Enjoyed the Movin to the Country, refreshing whiskey cocktail.