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    Jacqueline

    4.4
    (514 reviews)
    0.2 mi
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    Just an outstanding experience at Jacqueline. The food is top notch, great service, charming and…read morewell used space. What's not to like? We came here because I heard they have a great seafood menu and my kids recently started enjoying oysters and other shellfish that used to be "gross". We got here about 15 minutes to opening on a Friday night and there was already a line. We were fortunate to still get a spot outside which worked out because it wasn't too hot and the outdoor space is much more spread out than inside. We ordered a dozen oysters to start. Love their various droppers with infused mignottes and hot sauces. Really made it fun to try out different combos. We also got the cold smoked mussels, the hamachi crudo, grilled oysters, lobster roll, rockfish, and the little gem salad. In order of least favorite to favorite, the little gem salad was good but just not that memorable or spetqcular the way the other dishes were. Next, the grilled oysters were flavorful with the garlic and lime but I wished there was a little more kimchi flavor and overall more sauce given the size of the oysters (they were huge!). The lobster roll was good and I appreciated the different take on a lobster roll but my favorite lobster rolls that really accentuate the lobster flavor and this masked it a little. The hamachi crudo was a surprise. It's a dish you see a lot and I was a little worried about how the pineapple might overtake the rest of the flavors but that didn't happen. The balance between sweet, savory, sour, and crunch from the peanuts was perfect and every bite was really enjoyable. Finally, my favorite was the cold smoked mussels. You never know how fish sauce and tom kha might overwhelm everything but again, their chef understands flavor balance really well. You could taste all the flavors, the smokiness, the slight bitter and sour umami flavors and slight sweetness to round it out. It was outstanding and highly recommend. They also have great cocktails that go well with their dishes. Really enjoyed the experience here and will definitely come back.

    If you are ubering to Jacqueline, you will likely get dropped off 5 blocks from the restaurant…read morewhich is their old location. Leave a few minutes to hike up to the new place. Vibe is loud, fun, cool. Employees are having a blast, both behind the beautiful open kitchen and hearth and those walking. Can be a little hard to converse depending on where you're seated. Food is really good but for some reason, not great. Can't put my finger on it but everything was a 4/5*, even though it looks like 5/5*. Service is punctual and professional, but missing something personal. Maybe a little perfunctory? A really solid meal. Fun vibe. But my least favorite of our 3 dinners in Portland. Would I try it again. ABSOLUTELY.

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    Libre

    4.8
    (47 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    I just love that this place exists! It's the perfect little spot for cocktails and desserts…read more It's gorgeous inside with a huge parrot mural and chandelier, but also a bit dark and moody at the same time. If you are coming on a weekend you probably want to try to grab a reservation, but both times I've popped up, I've had no trouble getting seated. The server was very friendly and had plenty of recommendations. They have both cocktails and NA drinks. The cocktails are fancy and not your average, though they lean toward mainly tequila and mezcal. They also have classic cocktails available if you aren't feeling adventurous. The desserts are really fun - full of different flavors and textures. We wanted to try everything, but settled on the Toxica and Para Mi Papa. The Toxica was basically guava passion fruit sorbet, but the smear of house made strawberry chamoy gave it a fun kick and the cornflake crunch was the texture it needed. We both really enjoyed it. My favorite was the Para Mi Papa, a delicious take on carrot cake. The orange cream cheese frosting had me questioning why all carrot cake doesn't come with orange cream cheese frosting. The miso spiced ice cream gave it a little salty note that just made the whole thing sing. I was sad to be sharing this one. Definitely a great spot to stop in with some friends or after dinner.

    I absolutely love this place. It is very comfortable and quiet. The decor is awesome and the food…read moreis even better. If you want a hearty meal, this is probably not your choice. This is more of an after dinner, show, concert or a night out. This is the perfect nightcap with your light fair of food. The desserts are absolutely incredible. I would definitely stop in and take a look at this place. This is the little what my wife calls a jewelry box. I was able to meet the owner while I was in and she's incredible. Very good work ethic very good customer service.

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    Mestizo

    Mestizo

    4.4
    (247 reviews)
    0.4 mi
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    We went here with friends, including one who is gluten free. To be honest, I'm always a skeptic…read moreabout gluten free options. However, this place was incredible. Everything tasted amazing, and they certainly did not lose any food quality with that choice. In particular, we enjoyed the breaded/fried calamari, and the sweet corn empanada. And the pisco sour was very well-prepared, as well. Give it a shot!

    First off, the food itself is very good, and the quality has been consistent. We've eaten here a…read morefew times, and it's usually a solid experience. I made a reservation for 7:00 on a Tuesday evening and noted that it was my daughter's birthday. That said, the service was slow and spotty, which was disappointing. They also wouldn't provide separate checks within our dining group, and instead put the responsibility on the customers to figure out and settle the bills among ourselves. I have restaurant experience, and separate checks are very easy to do. It was also a hot day, and my beer arrived at room temperature. The noise level in the restaurant was very unpleasant, and they really need to invest in sound dampening. The biggest disappointment was that they did nothing for my daughter's birthday--they didn't even ask whether we wanted dessert. She's gluten-free for medical reasons, and she genuinely likes this restaurant, but this visit was definitely not stellar.

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    Old Pal

    Old Pal

    4.6
    (46 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Classy place with friendly service and interior designer touches. Ideal for a date night or special…read moreoccasion. For two people we paid $150 with tip, and that was without desserts and coffee. Things of note from a Friday night summer visit to this place that's been there four years now: High-end presentation. The plating is top level and each thing they place in front of you is like a sculpture or work of art. Nice energy, not at all too loud. They have acoustic tiles on the ceiling and on the concrete floor added a runner that echos the curve of the large bar, which helps. Portion size looked nice and generous from examples of things we saw being brought to tables, such as the salad and focaccia. Best appetizers were fried cauliflower and the asparagus dish w/ the eggs (which would be even better if warm). The one fish entree is the sablefish (ours was underseasoned) that's brought out on thin piece of cedar with edges still slightly charred. It comes with nothing else on the plate so plan accordingly. Just inside the door they have a little snack/pantry curated market of sorts, where you can linger while waiting for seating and can buy things like a cute little bottle of honey for $20 or a colorful crocheted wall hanging basket for $70. Lots of good natural light because of the walls of floor to ceiling windows. Option of ample seating indoors and outdoors because it's a corner location. Cautionary note: We saw and heard a lunatic in hoodie who, at 6pm on a Friday night, walked up to one of the unoccupied outdoor tables and flipped it over, causing the plates and glasses to fly in the air and shattered, landing in shards next to the elderly couple at the next table who jumped up, her understandably in shock and tears. Staff did nice job moving them inside to a twotop, cleaning up the mess, and removing all the seating on that side of the building for the night.

    I want to gatekeep this place because I know that once word gets out, it's going to be impossible…read moreto get reservations at this restaurant. You walk in, and they have a small shelf with ingredients that they use in their food. Everything is so clean and spacious. You know you're going to walk into an amazing meal. We were seated right away, and the wait staff is incredibly friendly and professional. They are so knowledgeable about the menu and gave great direction and advice. Now on to the food: I was simply blown away! They have a happy hour from 4-6 with $2 oysters! The fish was so clean and cooked to perfection! The leek salad was beautifully dressed and came with the most perfect gooey eggs. But the star of the show was the beans; incredibly tender and in the most amazing southern-style collard greens sauce. Everything was so fresh and different! The meal was simply spectacular! I truly cannot wait to go back and try everything. Chef Tim is simply a GENIUS who clearly cares deeply about his food. Not to mention how kind and generous he is as a human being. Thank you so much for one of the most memorable meals I have had in a VERY long time!!

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