My wife and I have been going to Pauls fairly consistently since we discovered it for ourselves several months ago. We have been witnessing a constant improvement across the board and the consistency of food has improved significantly. Despite the fact that Pauls Restaurant has been on that corner for many years it's really a new restaurant now as they recently celebrated their first year in business. read more

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Paul's restaurant is a true old-school, neighborhood diner style restaurant. I came in on a Saturday morning around 9am and it was packed full. The service was friendly, but definitely slower. I was excited to see biscuits with mushroom gravy on the menu. The biscuits were buttery and there was a nice mushroom flavor to the gravy, however, the gravy was a lot thinner than I would've liked. My boyfriend got the green goddess omelette, which was on the smaller side. The house potatoes were just ok and nothing special. read more

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Back again, this time for dinner. We had the burger and I ordered the shrimp and grits. Service was a little on the slower side but just as friendly. The grits were very flavorful, I would suggest a higher quality shrimp be used. But with the value and flavor this place is a must visit read more

Paul's Restaurant - Shrimp and Grits - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I had the French toast. It was delicious. There are many other things on the menu I want to try. read more

Paul's Restaurant has renewed my faith in the long forgotten diners of the past.....classic interior, excellent breakfast and lunch. I'm told they now have a dinner service...I will experience soon.....HOWEVER...Paul's coffee program is top notch!!!!! (and yes I mean every exclamation mark). In collaboration with Compass Coffee, Paul's has a special blend of their own. Roasty, full mouth silky, slightly nutty with a subtle deep background chocolate smell and taste. Not sure of the exact blend. Our host Tim can fill you in if needed. It is goooooood. You will not go wrong with a good cup of Paul's Blend...it will give any rival a run for their money. read more

Paul's Restaurant - Paul's blend coffee..."Cup of Ambition" - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Eat here!!!! Please!!! I just had breakfast with my son. Omg!!!! my son had biscuits and gravy, and I had the two egg breakfast with house potatoes and sausage with a biscuit. The potatoes are well seasoned delicious crispy and amazing. The eggs were perfectly seasoned perfect doneness so very impressed. There was a double star of my breakfast and that was the sausage and the biscuit. The food was just so so delicious and good. You will not be disappointed please come. I need to come and try everything on this menu. It is so amazing. The staff was kind considerate. Their customer service was so wonderful and phenomenal. I was very impressed that our server started calling my kid by his name by the end of our breakfast just so phenomenal customer service we will be back. The vibe was perfection! I love that the menu has been completely revamped, but the old-school charm of Paul's is very much there. I love this place. read more

Paul's Restaurant - Two egg breakfast with hot potato sausage, and biscuit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

This is my favorite dinner spot downtown. The food is delicious American comfort food. Their desserts are excellent and the decor and aesthetics are like a classic dinner from the 70s. Their bar "the elbow room" is great as well. read more

Don't believe the 3 star rating. This place is under new ownership and it is so good! Everything is made from scratch. I got the mushroom omelet with chimichurri and my husband got the corn beef hash. Both were super good. Kids got pancakes that were fluffy and slightly nutty. Our server, Lois, was so friendly and refreshed our coffee frequently. The cook went old school with the seasoning and left it up to us to salt our eggs and potatoes. Not a big deal, but I do prefer my food seasoned in the cooking process. The dining room looks like it came straight out of the 70's. We came to the Elbow Room a few nights ago (also great!) and the bartender told us that the owner went to a lot of trouble to have someone restore all of the leather tufted walls and bars. The wood chairs brought back a rush of nostalgia being the exact same ones I grew up with in the 80's. We will definitely be back! read more

This place is a true gem. Everything is made from scratch and the staff is very friendly service was quick very clean and nice but best of all the quality of ingredients and took to prepare read more

Met up here at the suggestion of a friend. I dug the old-school decor and vibes of the place. Service was very attentive and friendly. They also accommodated my request for a minor modification to a standard menu cocktail, which was great. The Reuben was downright phenomenal. It's the best one I've had in AGES and the fries were also excellent. The Elbow Room next door had a fantastic dim and dive-y (in the best way) atmosphere with antique beer signs and tufted wall panels. I was so excited I was already telling people they needed to come check it out even before I left! Can't wait to come back! read more

What a find! This restaurant makes all their food from scratch and is very fresh. The coleslaw was unbelievable, the macaroni and cheese was delicious, I had fish and chips, and the batter was nice and crispy, and the homemade rosemary dressing on the salad was yummy and the Service .... Lois was excellent and I even met Paul! I highly recommend this restaurant. Next time I'm going back to get the meatloaf... Or maybe that turkey burger with goat cheese... Yum. read more

Paul's Restaurant - Fish and Chips with Salad and Coleslaw - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Incredible food, great service. Run don't walk to Paul's. Try the Green Goddess omelette and avocado toast. So good.

I've been appreciative that someone saw fit to rescue a legendary Vancouver restaurant and bar. That said, the decision to remove the jukebox from the Elbow Room was probably a misstep. And, if you need to sell shirts, black and white with "Elbow Room" in a vintage font would be an improvement over what's on offer. Then there's the restaurant. I've eaten there six times since the change of ownership and only my last experience didn't really hit the mark. If you call a dish a "scramble" I'm thinking most people expect eggs on the plate. Eggs, less salmon and maybe replace the beets with something more conventional on the salmon scramble. Not all "creative" dishes are successful, and I think this one fits that category. read more

First, you need to "get" the place. It's Paul's, it's a diner . . . it's definitely a diner - you get it when you first walk in. It's also FANTASTIC! From the wait staff, to all delicious entres . . . from the incredible adult beverages to the amazing desserts (yes they have a terrific bakery chef). Enjoy this delightful diner - and appreciate everything from the unique and nostalgic atmosphere to the wonderful staff and incredible desserts. We plan to return and enjoy their lineup of breakfast treats! read more

BEST GRITS IN TOWN!!!! Happy One Year!! You guys are the best!! We love going to Paul's!

The food was not good. Ordered a Bloody Maria and found they put horseradish in it. I could not drink it. My friend's eggs were overcooked, though mine, also over medium, were good. The biscuits were hard tack but the sausage gravy was delicious. I ordered Pork Butt with my eggs and I had to winkle out the tiny bits of actual meat from the fat with my knife. The fried/smothered/hash brown? potatoes were burned on top. We will not go there again. One waitress and she was not that friendly, and did not ask us how our food was, as we prepared to tell her. read more

Good food, good service, they make their own breakfast sausage. Haven't tried Lunch yet.

Great service. so,so food. Shrimp and grits was floating in a sea of gravy. Grits were chalky. Pie lacked flavor. Fried chicken was tender and yummy. pricey for a diner $90 for 2. read more

I used to go to this restaurant when I was small, but we stopped because the food wasn't that good. Now it's under new owners and I went back. The food is great, the atmosphere is fun, and it has a fun little bar called the Elbow Room. I will definitely be back! read more

Paul's is as historic as it gets. With its original decor and retro atmosphere, it's like stepping back in time. We oftentimes opt for eating at the bar so we can have that up close and personal experience with the staff. The food at Paul's runs the gamut from traditional breakfast selections, to fabulous lunch and early dinner offerings. We usually come in for breakfast and the eggs, pancakes, sausage, and hashbrowns are cooked just the way we like. We bring our parents here as well and they love the place since they have also been patrons for many years. Overall, it's an experience and we love eating at Paul's. read more

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The new menu no longer has our favorite comfort foods. The country gravy is the worst I have ever had. I seriously wanted to go in the kitchen and teach the cook how to make country gravy. The waitress was very nice and saw I could not eat my biscuits and gravy due to it being so bad she removed it from our bill. We use to go to Paul's about once a month. Unfortunately, we won't be back. read more

Decent diner with large portions and affordable prices. Stopped in on a Sunday morning around 9. Since it's located in downtown Vancouver, there is only street parking available. There are quite a few 2-hour spots on both street sides of the restaurant. When we walked in, it wasn't too busy; there was plenty of open booth seating as well as up at the counter. A sign said 'wait to be seated', so we waited...and waited...and waited. Took forever to get seated. Once seated, our server was friendly and attentive. The restaurant was clean and definitely had that diner vibe. We ended up ordering the ham and cheese omelet with hashbrowns and rye toast ($13.25), the biscuit special ($10.50), and a black coffee ($2.75). The omelet was very good; tons of yummy ham and cheddar cheese. The hashbrowns were okay; a little too greasy for my liking. My husband thought the biscuits and gravy were just okay as well. He said he wouldn't order it again. The omelets are where it's at; stuffed full of yummy ingredients, and the portions were big enough for us to share. The tap water didn't taste good here either! Need to ask for a lemon wedge next time. Overall, it was a good first experience. We visited based on a recommendation from a family member. We may return in the future, but there are so many other options in the area. read more

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Great "throw back" restaurant, just like the small town diners I grew up with. Good food and good people.

I went back for the shrimp and grits. The sauce and shrimp were so underwhelming. The sauce was very thin and practice flavorless. I'm not sure why consistency is a problem. I also decided to try some of their homemade pie. The peach cobbler was not very good at all. The service was good, but they didn't ask how everything was which makes be think they knew the food was lacking today. read more

Got dinner here about a week ago, wasn't too bad. Got the pasta and it was good. Went for breakfast this morning & was terrible. Got biscuits & gravy that they said would be ready in 10 mins or less, (30min later finally had my food) biscuits were rock hard and dry, "country" sausage gravy has vegetables in it and not disclosed (disgusting) and eggs taste like rubber. 1/10 do not recommend. Waste of $30. read more

the food is really bad to be honest grits were terrible and burger was half raw the service was really good and food came out fast though, and drinks were carbonated though! read more

Chef Ken is doing a fantastic job--the fry sauce and shrimp & grits were spot on! The restaurant has such a charming, grandma's-house vibe, and the Elbow Room bar in the back serves up classic cocktails in a timeless bar setting. A perfect mix of cozy and classic. read more

Always past by this place and have been curious. It's like stepping into a world that existed decades ago but still felt homey. You can tell that this place has regulars and are well taken care of. Anything on menu is served all day. We went for breakfast although I had a BLT. The potato salad was not homemade which was slightly disappointing. The biscuits and gravy was well portioned for the price but it was lacking. Our waitress sat us, took our order and delivered the food but then left. Had to flag down another waitress for a to go box and stood up at the cashier to pay. Overall curiosity is satisfied and it's nice to see local places that have a regular clientele. Give it a shot and see what you think read more

Paul's Restaurant - BLT on Sourdough w/Reesers Potato Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Worst food i have ever had. New owners should rethink the menu. Our biscuits & gravy was like water & the sausage taste like vinegar. Plz dont put carrots in sausage breakfast gravy. On a positive note, our server was delightful. read more

I went hear on fathers Day. First we ordered horrible Service then, we waited half an hour for them just to get our order rong. Overall HORRIBLE I will never eat there again. I will not reccomend it to eny body!!!!!!!!!! read more

Breakfast has the ability to transform, ask Quentin Tarantino. A comfy booth , hot, fresh coffee, and great service goes a long way to soothe one's soul. Paul and his wife, both hailing from Chicago's professional culinary world have brought something special to downtown Vancouver. Corned Beef Hash that will knock your socks off, chicken fried steak that is so well cooked it just might make you cry, and, seriously the best chorizo breakfast burrito I've seen since leaving Tucson, AZ ....so good my kid didn't share. Paul's staff is the best around. Lois was our server, she went out of her way to take good care of us while dining AND made my son's 18th birthday super special by asking Wyatt, Paul's resident baker, to make us a whole Dutch Apple Pie for his party. I don't have words for how good the pie tasted, so I will defer to the kid: **** "Mom, this is the best birthday dessert I've ever had". Go fill your tank and your soul, and don't be a "Mr.Pink".... take good care of the staff... they've got your back! read more

As someone who lived in LA and loved dining at the new owners' other restaurants, I was thrilled to hear they opened Paul's and couldn't wait to visit. Our experience did not disappoint--the ambiance, service, and food were all wonderful! From the moment we stepped in to the restaurant, everyone we interacted with was very sweet and attentive. My group ordered the green goddess omelet, huevos rancheros, egg plate, fried egg sandwich, and french toast to share. I meant to take a photo but forgot because we ate everything so quickly. All the food was delicious! My only regret is that I didn't get a slice of pie to go. The bar area also looked cool, can't wait to come back for a cocktail sometime. read more

Great retro environment, superb service, tasty cocktails (from The Elbow Room Bar--attached) and heart-warming comfort food with a modern twist. read more

We had such a great night at the reopened Paul's. This place made food that was absolutely delicious- my kids ate everything. Service was awesome- Thank you Kaylen. Huge entrees with great sides. Offered refills on sodas. My husband ordered a great cocktail from the bar. The desserts are fantastic- all homemade, huge slices of cake and homemade pie. The bill was a bit higher but that just seems like that's true everywhere now and the food really delivered at the price. We will certainly be back. Also the feelings of Paul's just makes me think about going out to dinner when I was a kid. Super cool retro vibe. read more

I dropped my car off for service at Stevens Auto downtown and my sister picked me up. Deciding where to go for breakfast, she suggested Paul's. Both being natives of Vancouver, we thought we'd try it. Wow-what a pleasant surprise! Our waitress (Lois) was wonderful! She informed us everything is fresh, cure their own meat etc. I struggled with choosing between 2 different items. Lois made it fun, she had me pick a number between 1-10. I did and she surprised me with the shrimp and grits on the breakfast menu. My goodness, it was superb! Drinks are good too. I live in Brush Prairie and this is a new "go to" place. read more

Outstanding scratch made food. Warm service. I had the patty melt, juicy and flavorful. The green goddess salad dressing is homemade, Herby goodness. I didn't save room for dessert because I ate my whole lunch but my friend and I split a piece of pie anyway. Southern lemon! We ate every crumb. We'll be back. read more

What a cool vintage diner. Total retro. Went for breakfast and food was traditional and good. It even has an old style dining counter. Attached is a bar/lounge that looks super old school....very dim lighting and booths. Can't wait try it. read more

Excellent breakfast, delicious. Service and atmosphere were comfy feeling. The Denver omelet was one of the best.

This is an old fashioned diner where you walk into a charming time warp. We have gone twice since the new owners took over, and loved it both times. Clam chowder, chili, BLT, and fish and chips have all been very good. Yummy basic comfort food with a few twists (pickled pepper accent in the chili, peppers added to BLT). I was not a fan of the carrot cake (too much frosting for me), but I look forward to trying some pie. Our servers have been very personable. We highly recommend Paul's if you are looking for tasty comfort food. read more

This is the New Paul's! Everything made from scratch. Delicious homemade jam. Really love the changes and the service is exceptional. Gotta try the New Pauls read more