Mom is visiting and her uber driver recommended Stanford's. Stanford's is a short drive from her hotel and there's plenty of parking. She made a reservation last night (9/4/26) through Open Table and we were seated right away when we arrived. We shared a shrimp cocktail. I had the crab cakes and crispy Brussels. The Brussels sprouts were perfectly crispy and came with 3 sauces. The balsamic was my fave, lemon was good, and the orange one was a bit too spicy for my liking. Crab cakes were good, maybe a tad too greasy. Mom got fish with lemon sauce, which came with rice and asparagus. The fish was flaky and paired well with the sauce. Walter was friendly and checked in on us to refill our water glasses and made sure we had what we needed. Menu has a variety of meat, fish, and veggie options. Since I don't eat meat and try to avoid deep fried foods, I probably won't be a regular. Though we didn't have any alcohol, they did have a good selection of wine and cocktails. I'd definitely be down to try one of their cocktails! read more

Stanford's - Pan Seared Crab Cakes, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, & my mom's fish photobombing - American Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

First time here for a Birthday dinner. Ambiance is nice, but I am a stickler for a white table cloth at dinner. My date had the Lamb. I had the Prime Rib. My mashed Potatoes were luke warm. Brussel sprouts were good. I do see lots of great reviews. The total was $189 and next time its The Chart House for us! read more

Stanford's - Prime Rib - American Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

It was my birthday and I was treated to the best meal! The food was so good I forgot to take photos! I had the 16 oz Ribeye with mashed potatoes. My friend had the 9 oz Filet with mashed potatoes. We shared a brownie sundae AND a Cookie skillet! YUM! read more

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I have never been disappointed with this restaurant! It's one of my regulars even those slightly expensive I feel it's worth the money since everything on the menu is so good. The salmon and chicken marsala is great and for vegetarians ravioli with pesto is amazing too. The cheesy garlic bread is a great appetizer and the onion rings are amazing too! The cheesecake wasn't too great tho. The ambience is quaint and beautiful the service is fast and the waiters are very knowledgeable. read more

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Had our new years eve dinner here. Party of 6. The asmospher was nice. You walk past the kitchen and see everything which is cool. The manager had called to confirm our reservation and check in w us. The waiter was great. He was around when he was needed and checked in without disturbing the table to much. The kiddo was not a fan of his burger. He actually didn't eat half of it. I did have to send my steak back it was well done. But they replaced it quickly and it was sooo good when I got it back. Had the sirloin w shrimp and brusells, hubs had the surf and turf read more

Stanford's - American Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

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I've been coming here for YEARS, especially the one in LO, but since it went out I worried they had all gone out! But with my birthday coming up I quickly searched and found that this location was still running! And we had a lovely time. SECOND REVIEW: Chocolate shake - certainly not like they used to make it!! They used to give you the extra shake in a metal can so you got a shake and a half. Also the flavoring was more artificial sugar tasting which was equally as disappointing. 2.75/5 Cheese bread - I was pleased they still had this on the menu as it's always been a favorite! It was tasty and I appreciated the bread not being dry. Cheese was gooey and all kinds of awesome greasy, just like you'd expect! Herbs were good too. Still a notch down in quality from the good ol days but had enough nostalgia (just like my overall experience) to make it worth ordering. That said we did NOT appreciate the waiter not telling us that all salads come with a side of the bread or else we wouldn't have ordered this excess appetizer. So consider that before ordering. 4/5 Onion rings - pretty greasy and they bordered on the taste to calories ratio. 3.5/5. I'd still probably order them again if I was really hankering for some rings just given the sauce and herbs Calamari - meh. Very greasy and overall just "okay". Dips were tasty, however. Most likely not worth the grease to taste ratio 2.75-3/5 Stuffed mushrooms? - Good but nothing to write home about. 3/5 Caesar - your standard Caesar but the shaved parmesian was a nice touch and made it to restaurant caliber quality. 3.5-4/5 Brussels - YES! These were good. Balsamic and flavoring were awesome and they were cooked to almost perfection. 4.5/5 Fish and chips - not bad but middle of the road. 3.5/5 Prime rib - flavor was okay but it was SEVERELY undercooked. My mom didn't want to take it back but couldn't eat it. Make SURE it's to your liking before you dig in, please! Wasn't even great quality for the price either. Just moderate. 3/5 if adjusting for how it's prepared. Mac and cheese were good!! Ribs - Good! Great sauce and almost to the caliber they used to be of falling off the bone. Still miss the old Stanfords, however. 3.75-4/5 Steak and asparagus - Steak was moderate. Grilled but a bit too "charred" tasting for my liking at least. Asparagus was moderate (not wimpy or too crunchy but no major flavor). Solid 3/5 Chicken steps - YES! This is the old Stanfords, baby! Tasty, texture you'd expect, and good ol greasy. Pro tip: they were able to score me some cinnamon apples they repurposed from their dessert which scored bonus points! 4.75-5/5. This is what I came here for!! I wanted to come here for my birthday for nostalgic sake after having spent so many years here for my birthday parties (but in the now defunct LO location)! Overall the chicken (and cinnamon apples!!) made the experience worthwhile along with the ribs and cheese bread. Generally, however, the quality of the food has dipped significantly from where they used to be but if you're choosy you can still get the old Stanfords experience! Oswego Grill still makes for a worthy contender so stay on your toes, guys! In terms of our waiter he seemed to act (and look tbh) as though he was on drugs. We were also ignored in the beginning for a significant amount of time. He made up the slack (throughout the meal as well) with his ability to get the apples for me and saved a star loss. 4/5 read more

We have always loved Stanfords. Great food and service and ambiance. We just left this location which we had only dined at once without eating. We sat 20 minutes and a couple times asked who our waiter was. He showed up finally after serving 3 tables that came in after us to take our drink order. The drinks never showed so we left. Never going back! read more

Normally a good experience when I have visited in past years- we were there this weekend and the fryers were down . We definitely were late but still before closing. Dining felt rushed and the entries just okay. The halibut was very flavorful but the mash potato's were clumpy and lumpy. The wait staff was perfunctory not personal . Also drinks really expensive- lemonade $5.00 and adding a pescatarian protein to a salad is over $12.00 and it like 5 shrimp. read more

Amazing food, great happy hour, and fantastic birthday rewards. One of the best places around... highly recommended!

We celebrated Valentine's Day at this place! This is actually my second time coming here and crème brûlée is my favorite! We got some meals for lunch and they are so good! The service is amazing and waitress was so nice very accommodating. The ambience of the place looks so sophisticated! All decors inside was perfect and seats and tables are very clean! read more

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We have eaten here several times but not lately as we have moved to St Helens. We found ourselves in the area and decided to check out Stanfords again. I hate to say it but it was pretty disappointing the wife just had a burger and fries which seemed a safe bet but turned out to not be the case. The burger was huge and looked nice but when she bit into it she said it was way over cooked and hard to chew, she ate about 3/4 of one half of the burger and we took the rest home for the dog. We were there a 5pm and I ordered the Salmon dinner but the waiter came back in couple of minutes and informed me that they were out of Salmon (at the start of the evening!) wow. I settled for what they call the Prime Rib Dip, just a French dip but it doesn't make much difference what they call it. There was lots of beef and the meat was tasty and juicy but the Au Jus had broken and had a distinct burnt taste to it. I ate half and brought the rest home. I plan to finish tomorrow without Au Jus. I will say that the French Fries were really good, nice and crisp and good flavor. The service was ok and the place still looks nice, we might try it again in the future but there are lots of other places in the area so who knows? read more

I always get the prime rib, which is pretty good, but I decided to get the ribeye, Not going to do that again. Gristle, hard to cut, and not very tasty. Disappointed. read more

I was impressed, first of all, with the dark wood paneling of the walls. The interior decor gives off cozy, vintage vibe I love. Next thing I was impressed with was the food. I got the Wild Alaskan Halibut with lemon chive sauce, which was moist and delicious. My sister got the 12 oz. Rock Salt Roasted Prime Rib. She ordered it medium-well, and while I prefer my steaks medium rare, the pieces she let me sample were tender and flavorful. Needless to say, our palates were extremely pleased with our choices. My daughter got the grilled Columbia River Salmon, which she said was dry and asked for ranch dip to moisten it a bit. It was good for her thereafter. Lol. Oh, and the Crispy Brussels Sprouts were, indeed, crispy and yummy! Dessert was the clincher. I got the crème brûlée, which (oh my gosh!) was heavenly: smooth, velvety, with generous flecks of vanilla bean caviar. That was probably THE best crème brûlée I've ever had. My sister got the Marionberry Cobbler à la mode, which was also a scrumptious treat. Our servers made us feel welcome and took care of us with warm smiles. We walked out of there with big smiles and overstuffed bellies. Overall, this was a fantastic dining experience and we plan to return. read more

Stanford's - Incredible dinner! - American Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

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Always great service. The food has never disappointed. They have a great happy hour. And the drinks are so good.

Thought we'd try something different again today & it did not disappoint! This is my new favorite restaurant due to LOTS of menu options, amazing flavor & top notch service. I started with a side of Asparagus (could've ordered a 2nd serving, perfectly grilled to give a smoked flavor), my entree was Smoked Chicken Linguine, (I opted for no Chicken) it came with 2 large pieces of toasted garlic bread that was so soft. I had a cocktail, Ember. Vanilla Vodka, Digiorno, Simple Syrup, and a fresh large Dark Cherry My husband ordered Filet Mignon with Peppercorn Sauce (his favorite steak topping) & had both sides of Mashed potatoes. The portion sizes were substantial & neither of us could finish our meals. The both seating isn't very roomy, but I liked that you step up to sit in them. The individual light fixtures on the wall was a really nice touch too. The hostess was very friendly & our server Miruslaba Q. was phenomenal, we were never without a beverage & our order was 100% on point! On our way out, the kitchen staff even made eye contact & smiled. I can't wait to return for my birthday dinner next month read more

Stanford's - Smoked Chicken Linguine (minus the chicken) - American Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

Dinner for 9 and we made a reservation and had to wait a few minutes for our table (we did come early) and there was a waiting area for us. Some time after we ordered the lights in the restaurant dimmed for a different ambiance and vibe, think this happens daily. We ordered at 6:40 and it took 40mins for our entrees to arrive, while our drinks came out fast and our server was attentive. We didn't order appetizers. I got the Grilled Chicken Marsala and it had a good amount of asparagus and mashed potato. I wish there was a tad bit of sauce. The other entrees on my side were the Filet Mignon with mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables, Fish and Chips, Kruse burger with added side of onion rings, Spicy cowboy burger, and Cajun prawn linguine. The size of fish was small, though the filet mignon was very good. The linguine came with bread and the pasta had a definite kick. The burgers were filling and came loaded with the toppings listed. The cowboy burger came with a bbq sauce with bacon in it and thick jalepenos. The kruse burger came with a lot of lettuce and guacamole. All the entrees are good portions and lots of beverage, alcohol options. Prices for entrees start at ~20 and higher. For the price, some of our cups were scratched and seemed cracked as well as our cloth napkins having dust and pet hair. Definitely would return for a special occasion or happy hour! read more

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Our favorite restaurant in Hillsboro. Great steak, chicken, pasta appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers, soup, and desserts. We come here frequently and are very rarely disappointed. The lentil Soup on Mondays is a favorite, and the smoked salmon chowder on the weekends are both outstanding. The mac and cheese and smoked chicken linguine are sooo good too. I'm normally to full for dessert. read more

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Was able to get reservations for New Year's Eve. I no longer live in Hillsboro, so many years gone by since at Stanford's last- but treated my local area friend to a belated birthday meal. Love the interior decor & the superb service provided, but thought the amount of food given for the prices charged too little. I had the fish & chips, of which our server said was the best she had ever tasted, but I don't entirely agree. I actually enjoyed the coleslaw more than the fish & fries. My friend seemed to greatly enjoy her Mac & cheese with grilled chicken. We shared her creme brulee provided in celebration of her birthday having been a few days prior: she enjoyed it more than I, but then- I've lived in Vegas, where world class food reigns. Overall, the meal was good; the service even better. read more

I've visited 2 different Stanford's locations (Tanasbourne and Clackamas) and I have to say that the Tanasbourne one is the location that I prefer most. We've been to the Tanasbourne one a couple times now and we'll definitely be back. The ambiance and atmosphere is nice and chill. It's cozy as if it's one of those old steakhouses. The times we've gone, the place is always packed so I highly recommend placing a reservation online first. Pro Tip, they'll seat you if you arrive a little earlier than your reservation, which is pretty awesome. Service has always been great, especially at this location! Our servers are always friendly and so on top of things! If you can, avoid eating at the bar side. The service was slow when we decided to eat there once. This may have been because we went at an odd time and there was only one server available so service was extremely slow. That said, we've never experienced issues when sitting in their main dining area. My recommended dishes are as follows: * Caesar Salad. This is probably the best Caesar Salad I've had in a long time. It comes with fried capers which elevates the dish! * Calamari. I might be bias because I just love calamari (in general), but Stanford's calamari is to die for! * Filet Mignon w/ Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Veggies. Can't go wrong with this one. I recommend enhancing the steak with sautéed mushrooms! Other good entree sides are the Mac & Cheese and their Crispy Rosemary Potatoes. * Fish & Chips. Pro Tip, the dish does not come with a side of Malt Vinegar but it is available upon request! The first time I tried it here, my wife and I preemptively smuggled our own bottle of Malt Vinegar (haha!) because it's not listed anywhere on the menu. Luckily, we didn't have to use our smuggled-in Malt Vinegar because when I asked our server if they had it in-house, they happily confirmed that they did! Oh, lastly, I recommend you sign up for the My Stanford's Rewards App. You get pretty cool rewards including points that you can use towards your bill! And finally, I can happily confirm that this place serves Coca-Cola products! There's nothing better than having a Filet Mignon, calamari and/or Fish & Chips with a nice glass of iced Coca-Cola Classic! read more

We frequent the bar area at least once a week because of Oliver. He is the perfect bartender-friendly and attentive. Last night we decided to try the dining area for Valentine's Day. Chelsea was our server and was amazing. The special for the night was delicious. Ended the evening with a drink at the bar. A great evening. read more

Can a vegetarian enjoy dining at a steakhouse? If it's Stanford's, the answer is YES! My roommate is not vegetarian and he has always commented on all the cars parked at Stanford's. So to appease him, I agreed to visit Stanford's. That was over a dozen visits ago. It is now one of our regular dining spots. Stanford's bills itself as a classic American steakhouse. But when you enter, there is no overpowering aroma of meat. The air inside is fresh and clean. The ambience is upscale and comfortable with booths and cushioned velvet chairs. There is also a fabulous outdoor patio overlooking a pond with fountains. It's very pleasant. The menu is extensive with all the usual steakhouse choices. But there is also a very good veggie burger, a Portobello cap burger and several yummy appetizers, salads and side dishes that keep this vegetarian coming back. The food is always tasty. My roommate loves their salmon chowder soup. Their Brussels sprouts appetizer and Caesar salad are two of my favorites. Stanford's has a terrific Happy Hour M-F from 3pm-6pm and 8pm to closing. Their $7 Bloody Mary is great. There is plenty of parking and buses 52 and 47 stop nearby. Service has mostly been pleasant and professional. Stanford's offers a loyalty program for regulars. Whether you're a big time carnivore or a vegetarian like me, you'll surely enjoy Stanford's. Highly recommend! read more

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My mom and I came here for the first time tonight as she is visiting from CA. I will definitely be back! Delicious meal - we got the 16 oz prime rib. It was lots of food - we split it. We ordered medium rare and it was perfectly cooked! The service was outstanding - Sean was great. He was funny and took great care of us! The restaurant itself is a great setting - perfect for a quiet dinner or a romantic date. Can't wait to come back for a date night with my hubby! read more

Stanford's - Rock Salted Prime Rib 16 oz. Baked Potato - American Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

Ambiance is great Not noisy Personnel greeting customers with happy face and voice Server personable and knew menu etc Not rushed Sunday 12:30-2:45 dining 4 people dining and all enjoyed meals. read more

9/18 6pm ...my husband dropped me at the door to park while I went into the bar found an open table sat down to wait for my husband...after about 5 min of nobody touching our table at all a bald waiter with glasses stopped briefly to look down his nose at us asking us if we checked in at the hostess station...no welcome no smile it was clearly an imposition for him to even bother with us. Most unwelcoming first impression ever ...then Katie (who clearly had miles more hospitality training) took incredible care of us apologizing for rude bald guy. She's a gem and made us feel very welcome took the best care of us. We eat out 2-3 times a week this kind of service is not acceptable...perhaps a bit more training for this person? Never felt more UNwelcome read more

A couple times a year my wife and I'll will stop by this Stanford's for Happy Hour; not once have we been disappointed with quality of the food or drinks. I'm not a shill for Stanford's...honestly! What can I say when I'm eating a brussels sprout that makes me want to keep eating them...I hate brussels sprouts. These sprouts were flattened, grilled, covered with seasoning, a combination of melted cheese and some balsamic vinegar. I (probably) have the exact ingredients incorrect but, you get the idea. These things were delicious. We treat Happy Hour menus like visiting a tapas bar; each person orders a couple things and we share. Our servers have always been helpful, efficient and friendly. I've had the above experience at this Stanford's location for over 14 years. read more

Outstanding service and meal! Had the side salad, mixed green and pear apple both were very filling. Split the pork chop meal, perfectly cooked, tender and juicy very flavorful green beans and garlic potatoes! Saved room for Marion Berry cobbler, so glad we did, excellent to finish off the meal. This place is great! read more

Stanford's - Grilled pork chop meal - American Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

I had a very good dinner. Prime Rib was delicious, the sides were perfect! However, NEVER have a complimentary (birthday) dessert TO GO!!! WORST CARROT CAKE EVER!!! read more

The service here alone is 5 stars. We were seated on a busy Sunday afternoon promptly, and into a quiet booth in the bar section. Our server was fantastic and was knowledgeable and helpful with the menu. He was quick to bring out our fantastic drinks. I ordered a lavender cocktail and it was perfectly made. We ordered two steaks and both were cooked to perfection. The food had taken a little longer but our server let us know right away what was going on so we were aware. The price point for food is fair especially for steaks and drinks If you're looking for good food and great service, this is the place to be read more

Stanford's - American Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

Super good 10/10 every is great lents and sausage soup is a great side for your meal would recommend stopping by

I had a long lunch catching up with an old friend. We sat in a cozy booth in the bar area. It had been quite a while since I had a meal here so I had to look over the menu because things have changed a bit. They have a decent happy hour as well and I believe that was the last time I had actually been in Stanford's and the time before was pre-Covid. Today I decided on the Knife and Fork Crab & Artichoke sandwich with side salad. Price point a bit steep so be prepared but the food is good. Service was great and the place wasn't crowded at all. There were several patrons that sit at the bar for their quick lunch and then head out. read more

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First time customer and our experience was great! We had steak dinner and also the ribs. Service was wonderful. We had a red wine bottle from their selection and we were pleased. Overall highly recommend for anyone in the area looking for a family friendly dinner experience. read more

Came across this spot late on a Saturday night and they were able to accommodate our party without reservations. The Valentine's specialty cocktails (the strawberry jalapeño vodka especially) alone were worth the visit. Our party enjoyed the Seafood linguine, the Ribeye Steak, the Child's menu Grilled Steelhead, the Prawns and Chips and the Chicken Pasta. Our daughter couldn't get enough of her Steelhead and creamy mashed potatoes! The restaurant was very clean and perfect for a special occasion! read more

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The service with Trevor was awesome. He was attentive without being overbearing. Our dinners were perfectly prepared. The servings were so large that we have dinner for another night. The ambience was very nice. It wasn't too noisy. We were there to celebrate my husband's birthday and it was a perfect evening. read more

Great service our server was attentive and welcoming! The food was served hot and delicious. We appreciated the nice greeting at the door as well especially on a very busy holiday evening . read more

The food was absolutely dreadful. Steak was drowning in mildly burnt oil, and even the Mac and Cheese sauce had too much oil and was almost like soup. The "crispy" Brussel sprouts were torched and inedible. It was extremely expensive given the quality. They were out of Prime Rib so we got the Ribeye instead. I don't understand how a steakhouse runs out of steak. But the steak was not a premium quality meat and we paid premium prices. The only thing that saved this review from being one star was our waiter, Christopher. I was really impressed with his hustle and making sure the little things were taken care of. For example, he made sure our water was always full, without being asked. Ambience was fine. Hardly anyone was in the restaurant when we went, and it was quiet. read more

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This was our second trip to Stanford's but probably not our last. I really like the atmosphere, it feels more old world, cozy and upscale than most restaurants around here. The menu is decent but not fantastic for vegetarians, but for this visit the specials were excellent. They had a vegetarian pasta and a really nice salad. Service was very good and our food was tasty. I really enjoyed the butternut squash ravioli and I loved my starter salad with pears and pecans. Hubby tried the French dip sandwich this time and added their soup of the day and he was pleased. Good selection of beers on tap and their cocktails looked really good though we didn't try any. For a celebration lunch or just a nice lunch treat, this is a good location. read more

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Please refer to my previous YELP posting of May 2nd for details. In a nutshell, on a Sunday afternoon the manager at Stanford's Restaurant at Tanasbourne asked us to leave and never return solely because we asked not to have Terry as a server. The manager believed the lies of the hostess without even listening to our version of the interaction. He did the unthinkable by asking us to leave now and said "we are no longer welcome here". After posting my original YELP review I received a call from the General Manager (GM) to address this egregious customer interaction and cardinal sin of restaurant management. I invited her to check the video of the interaction since the manager said it was recorded. She called a number of days later and said that she and her assistant viewed the recording and were "flabbergasted". The recording proved the hostess lied to the manager and the manager believed her hook, line, and sinker. She said both employees were reprimanded. A friend, who is owner of a competing restaurant, said the two employees would have been terminated immediately in his establishment. Did the GM try to make any amends? No. Did we receive an apology from the offending manager? No. Were we made to feel welcome for a return? No. All the GM said was she trusted the involved manager who said he was sorry. The hostess, manager, and general manager all failed miserably. Are we coming back? ABSOLUTELY NOT! Are we telling other servers, restaurant owners, and friends about the horrific experience? ABSOLUTELY YES! read more

This place is very welcoming and the food here is amazing. The food here is extremely good I tried the Spicy Cowboy Burger definitely 10/10 would try again. The steak here is also very good I tried the steak cooked to medium. Everybody at our table at our rated this restaurant 5 out of 5 stars. This place is also very well designed for ex. the chairs here are very good. Another very good thing is that the people here also keep the temperature at a perfect temperature. The price here for 3 kids and 2 adults in total is $84 in total. read more

Stanford's - Front of Stanford's - American Near Me - Hillsboro, Oregon

Stopped in for dinner on Fathers day with my son and wife and the meal was excellent. I had the lamb (48 bucks) and it was prepared perfectly. Service was a little slow and unfriendly but to be expected on a busy Fathers day dinner. read more

Beautuful and comfortable ambiance. My favorite place for comfort food, happy hour and drinks! Service is always top notch!