After reading great reviews online, we had super high expectations for this Spanish spot, and it…read moredid not disappoint! We first tried to drop by on Day 1, but the place was so crowded that we couldn't get a table. We made sure to book a reservation and returned for lunch the next day. The ambience here is amazing, and the service was top-notch. Our server was great and took the time to explain the menu details to us. We ordered a bunch of different items, and everything tasted pretty good. The paella was definitely the absolute highlight of the meal! While I wish the vegetables had been roasted just a bit more, the rice itself was extremely flavorful. The sautéed mushrooms and Brussels sprouts were another massive highlight--they are an absolute must-try from the menu. We loved them so much that we actually placed a repeat order for them during our meal! Overall, we had a fantastic time here. Definitely visit this spot when you are in the city!

I've eaten here 3 times over the last couple of years when I'm in town for work and I can't say I…read morewas ever really happy for what I had. The restaurant is very inviting. There's plenty of tables and a long bar with ample seats. The service has been mostly good. The wine list is ample and the cocktail selection is massive. I haven't had a bad drink here. This most recent time, I ordered the 45 minute paella. I don't mind waiting with a glass of wine or cocktail for something that's a treat like paella. Sadly, when it came out it was disappointing. The seafood was cooked well but a little underseasoned. The rice was very bland. I'd chalk it up to someone having a bad night, but this is the second time I ordered the paella and was disappointed. Sad to say, there are enough better restaurants in Mac that I don't think I'll rush back here on my next trip to the area.

Amazing experience all around. I accidentally made my reservation for the chef counter. I don't…read moregenerally like bar seating because I am short and the stools are often uncomfortable, but they had a nice ledge at the right height for me. It was fun watching all the variety of dishes come together. Service was great, just the right amount of attentive. Food was amazing. Everything was great, but special nod to the squid ink pasta and the tres major steak. Definitely will come back next time I'm in the area

I'm coming out of my yelp reviewing hiatus to give flowers to this restaurant. An absolute triumph…read moreof fresh and local fusion cuisine, O was impressed by the bold flavors (squid ink pasta with fish paste) and high quality ingredients. Of note was the pork chop entree, with the pork sourced from a local farm. The pork was unbelievably tender, practically the pork equivalent of wagyu. The fat was rendered out perfectly and the chop had a smoky char, the tomato and onion sauce over the top cut through the fattiness and balanced the dish perfectly. The pork chop itself is worth traveling out of your way for, and the squid ink pasta and salmon smoked on a wood board are also highlights. The Cozy Taberna lives up to its reputation as one of the best restaurants in Salem.

Wow. I came here with some girlfriends for dining month and I'll definitely be returning and…read moreincorporating this into restaurants I recommend to friends in town. Hospitality: amazing Ambiance: cozy corner restaurant that instantly feels warm when you enter. You'll witness at least one hug (I saw two!) The set menu for dining month has two options for course 1 and 2, and then a dessert. My favorite was the Nuestra Ensaladilla Rusa with albacore tuna conserva, albacore tataki, confit potatoes, carrots, mayo, and tobiko. This was basically a main course for me and I only finished half the 2nd and my dessert. All very delicious.

This is such a wonderful restaurant. My wife and I dined here with four other friends. I had a…read morebourbon+amaro cocktail and red wine. I ordered olives+anchovies,potato+onion+egg+tortilla, albacore tuna+potato+carrot +peas+mayo+avacado+toasted bun, blood sausage+quail egg+peppers+ piquillo jam+toasted bread, potato waffle+brava sauce+herb aioli+chives, shrimp toast+garlic+chili+sofrito+yuzu aioli+green olive relish, pan (warm baguette) olive oil+brown butter, jamon iberico de bellota, croquetas de jamon+bechamel+hard boiled egg+aioli, octopus+truffle potato+leek marmalade+chorizo, iberico pork collar steak+eggplant+apple relish, nantes carrots+yogurt+date+almond, lamb belly+rhubarb+onion+garlic. All of it, so very good. Our waiter was also great.

The restaurant was cute and welcoming. We sat outside to enjoy the warm evening but inside looked…read morenice too. We opted for glasses of wine, not a tasting flight, we enjoyed the rose and the Albariño. We had a few tapas and my spouse and I disagree on which was best but they were all good. We ate pan con tomate in Barcelona but somehow missed trying pan tumaca. We were happy to encounter it on the menu here. It was so cute that it came with assembly instructions. We opted for sherry with dessert and the bar manager suggested trying a vermouth and a sherry which was an excellent suggestion. If you are in the area, this is a great option.

The tapas here are always delicious and creative. Tonight we had a Potato Brailas and garlic shrimp…read morescampi paired with a 2019 Pago De Los Capellanes (Tempranillo) from Spain. Dessert was a pear gazpacho with a glass of cava. Jodi, Richard and Mar were all on point as usual with excellent conversations and service. It was a quiet night, so the vibe was personal and comfortable. Perfect night in Battle Ground.

Took one last trip over to Bar Casa Vale this evening to raise a glass to their successful 10 year…read morerun. Their last day of service will be 4/25, so get over there pronto if tapas are your thing. The ambiance was as stylish and moody as I remember from the last visit (years ago, sorry) the service stellar, and the meal delightful (but overpriced for simple patatas bravas). I'll be sorry to see them and their unique spin on the PDX food scene go. Cheers!

Damn it- just got notice that they are closing in two weeks. Gave up the lease. This is our drop-in…read moreneighborhood spot - hate, hate, hate this!

I enjoy the vibe at this place. It feels relaxed and rejuvenating. The bartenders are friendly, and…read moreone of them even walked up to me in the lobby area to ask if I needed anything. It was busy with a line, and I was tired of waiting, so I sat down for a while. One of the servers demonstrated excellent situational awareness; once he was done with the busy line, he came to me and asked if he could bring me anything. I was very impressed by his outstanding customer service. This is a great place for EV owners to hang out while charging their vehicles.

Kitchen closed, lack of staff. Would have been nice to know before booking a last minute stay at…read morethis hotel.

Pollo Bravo -- Killingsworth, Portland…read more Yes. I know. This is not a bowl. But even The Acai Guy must occasionally respect the bird. Pulled up to Pollo Bravo on Killingsworth and immediately loved the location. Easy, neighborhood energy. The kind of spot that feels like it's about to become "your place." Ordered takeaway -- rotisserie chicken (my preference, always) and the cauliflower. Let's talk chicken. Rotisserie over grilled. I stand by it. Juicy. Well cooked. Light enough to feel healthy, satisfying enough to feel like a proper meal. No dry nonsense. No over-seasoned chaos. Just solid execution. Is it the best chicken I've ever had? No. Is it flirting with the medal dais? Absolutely. Now the cauliflower. Whatever that green sauce was... keep it coming. Bottle it. Franchise it. It elevated the whole situation. I would order that again purely as a sauce delivery vehicle. Service? Quick. Smiling. Efficient. In and out with zero friction. We appreciate professionals. I grabbed takeaway this time, but I could easily see this as: * Casual dinner with my girl * Low-pressure link-up with friends * "Let's eat something that feels responsible" night Would I come back? Yes. The podium is within reach. Rating 4.2 / 5 Acai Berries Breakdown * Taste: 4.2/5 * Freshness: 4.5/5 * Sauce Game: 5/5 * Service: 5/5 * Sit-Down Potential: High Current Status: Strong Contender Protein Ranking: Upper Tier Recovery Plan: Acai bowl tomorrow. Balance must be restored. -- The Acai Guy

Overall, I honestly think I probably ordered the wrong thing but the chicken sandwich and papas…read morebravas were ok. Vibe inside was quiet, but a weekday, and felt like lunch counter situation, so if on a date, I'd recommend ordering food then going next door to Up North Surf Club. Back to the sando.. to each their own. It has potato salad on it, which is kind of unique, to me kind of leftover Sunday sandwich vibe. The breading was perfectly crispy, but a flaky crust I personally feel better paired to fish than chicken or pork (assuming they use the same batter for the pork loin). Potatoes were ok, but not remarkable. Spices were right, but just didn't sing for me. Service was nice enough. I did like the aioli as a dipping side for the taters. Would come back to try the chicken not in sandwich form.. I've heard good things!