Ordered buffalo blast, they are amazing! Perfect crispy crunchy with the taste of chicken, buffalo…read moresauce and cheese in the center. Delicious! Also got the oriental chicken salad. The flavors are fantastic! The lettuce was a bit guilty, but I won't let that against them. Also a shout out to our server, Justin. He was on the ball with everything.

its a shame there aren't many decent restaurants located within the mall, but the cheesecake…read morefactory is definitely a nostalgic one for many locals. the menu and/or crowd on certain days can seem very overwhelming - but they have a wide array of dishes to pick from. you can find western, italian, asian, mexican cuisine items as you browse the menu. they also intentionally section off some lower calorie/carb/gf items on their skinny menu. portions i have found are quite hefty, so expect to likely take some home! whether you are stopping in for a quick drink amidst shopping, or dining in, this environment is very family friendly and cozy. the servers are professional, and do well with managing the chaos when it gets busy!

Lily has the memory of a steel trap and Hostess skills for days! I'm always glad to see her when I…read morestop in for a good meal and cocktail. She has full situational awareness that she carries with her throughout said days and it shows. She need not be smiling at all time, because her sincerity is her charm. It seems the entire staff trusts her to do right by all persons and they respect her authority (as evident per their efforts). The Kitchen - WOW. Much joy in the back of the house! Beyond the bar is a small and effective protocol for exclusively in-house, fresh prepped treats; always made per order. The (cheese) sauces for chips/macaroni on everything, all the time.

Sadly, something has gone terribly wrong at Happy Hour at what has traditionally been my favorite…read moregastropub in the Westside. For the past few months or possibly more, there is a server/closing-manager (male Caucasian, glasses, ponytail) who only reluctantly provides the HH menu. About two months ago, I asked when HH started, and he said in 7 minutes (i.e., it was 9:53pm). I asked how much I'd save on the beer I was contemplating if I waited for 7 minutes, and he said a dollar or two, so I told him I'd wait until then to place my order. It seemed like a pretty light day, yet he took a full 20+ minutes to come take our order -- it felt like he was punishing me. Last night, it was 10:10pm and I asked if there was a HH menu. He said "not yet." I thought he meant that they hadn't yet been published, but when I went to the bar to say hi to someone I know, I saw a HH menu already on the bar. I'd already ordered off the regular menu, and chose to not change to something on the HH hour just to avoid the conflict. I have no idea what is inspiring this behavior. Perhaps people who order off HH menus don't tip well? In any case, this new HH attitude has definitely dampened my enthusiasm for Fireside. Which is sad since it still has a great tap list and menu.

The best philly cheesesteak isn't in philly but located at a food truck on Tigard, Oregon…read more I got the wow cheesesteak and it really does wow you! Great blend of korean flavored beef, melt cheese with kimchi, I approve this korean fusion take on american philly. Food came out fast and staff was super kind, one of the kindest staff I've seen. The whole place is super cute with a small cow truck.

Wow! What a great way to end our sisters trip. Glad we found this place. We went there for poke…read morenachos and ended up walking over to Wow Cow and liked what we saw on the menu so we decided to try a few items. We ordered the Wow Cheese Steak, one slider and truffle fries. Everything was soooooo good, we devoured it. The cashier and owner were also both super nice and helpful. We also appreciate the owner walking all the way to his car to find us a little cow figurine for us as thye had recently ran out. Would love to come back with the kids one of these days. I love the fact that it's posted in front of a splash park. The location is great, kid-friendly, great food, great service, and great prices! Service: 5/5 Food: 5/5

To be honest, when our plans to go bowling and have lunch at Big Al's today fell through because…read morethey didn't open till 3, but we still wanted to eat (and hadn't had breakfast yet at 1:30), I tried every option I could think of to not go to Bannings. When we moved to Oregon, it was under construction but we kept hearing how good it was - in fact, all the local FB pages would gush about it when a newcomer would ask about the best restaurant. And once it finally opened, we tried it, but it was kind of like Marie calendars and Shari's, but local. Ok, but not what we had expected for all the hype. So, after trying a handful of options it seemed Bannings was the only place we could still get breakfast so I begrudgingly agreed. Well, I was mistaken! I got the breakfast enchiladas and a strawberry orange mimosa. Now, the mimosa - I'll get that out of the way first. It was weird - it looked curdled. It just had mashed strawberry at the bottom and it actually was quite good. I'd do a normal mimosa in the future, but good. But the enchiladas - delicious. Like, I'll come back again and again for those. And they didn't charge me extra for the avocado, which I think is righteous because I asked for no hash browns. But not all places would do that, they'd nickel and dime even if you passed on one side for another. Additionally; my husband likes a savory breakfast and a sweet one too - so he often gets two breakfasts and though he may not eat all of both he gets that savory and sweet. Well, the omelettes come with 3 pancakes. Perfection. And, I took 3 bites of them - I usually might try 1 or not at all - they are very very good. Last - it did not break the bank. I've about ruled out breakfast out because of how crazy expensive the places that should be reasonable are. This was reasonable - PLEASE DONT CHANGE!! All in all 5 stars, will be back for breakfast; and hey - when I'm wrong I can admit I was wrong! Give them a try if you haven't!

DON'T Waste your time or money. Appearance over Quality…read more Mediocre food, Bland, Service is trash. watered down Soda, Watered down mimosa. Overhyped

This is a popular brunch place for a reason. This location is a must stop for not only the food but…read morealso the sightseeing. My favorite time to visit is in summer when the patio is open. You can enjoy time on the grounds followed by eating outside. On my last visit I came right at opening so I could get seated right away. The menu has a good mix of traditional brunch fare and unique menu items. This visit I ordered the baked oatmeal and a cappuccino. Since it was early and not crowded the food came out quickly. The baked oatmeal was the best oatmeal I have ever had. The coffee was good too. I've been to this location a few times and will continue to revisit in the future.

We had an amazing breakfast on our first day in Portland and what an introduction. Fantastic food,…read moreservice and the environment was so welcoming on a gloomy rainy day. We had: Ableskiver- a must. Lighter than I expected. They look dense in the pictures but was pleasantly surprised by how light and fluffy they were. The lingonberry jam and the lemon curd made it extremely tasty (5/5) Kottebullar- meatballs with sherry tomatoes. I would order this dish every time. It was absolutely incredible. (5/5) Having a Damon troll on the property made this visit even more special. Can't wait to come back

Food, as always in the last year or so was on-point…read more The service received by Mason ON MOTHERS DAY (read here: mayhem quality numbers of guests) was absolutely the most lovely experience I have had in the Portland area in years--including much more "haute" destination restaurants. Mason: Affable. Capable. Attentive. Timely. Built rapport. Made my mom feel cared about on her (and many other mommas') special day. Not sure how well my Pops tipped...but I hope Mason gets some professional love from Thirsty Lion leadership for the role he plays in that place. We will keep coming back! Thank you! Thank you!

We sat outside with the heaters for a special family event and the temperature varied from hot to…read morefreezing, so be prepared and also, it's December :) not sure what I expected. We did get the happy hour food menu and it was decent, but the beverages - I'm not sure they had any booze in them (order beer) and sadly our server had a ton of tables inside and maybe 2-3 outside, but was incredibly slow with us (*though I did notice they had 4 people standing around at the front door doing nothing) We had to ask for almost everything (forks, plates, went inside to ask for another round and to turn on the heat) and the 3% of gratuity added in for "back of house" (do the servers not tip out the kitchen?) is a new one to me :) but honestly our food bill was reasonable for 7 ppl Likely won't return unless I want a beer and the loud scene of Portland westside folks...or on a sunny day, if the tents we were in are gone and patio open.

​My go-to spot for a delicious and comfortable meal!…read more ​I am a regular at the Nordstrom Marketplace Cafe (2F), and it consistently delivers a wonderful experience. Whether you're a solo diner or with family, the layout is excellent--I love the cozy 2-person side tables when I'm by myself, and they have great booth seating for groups. The atmosphere is bright, clean, and very welcoming. ​During my recent stay in Tigard, I enjoyed: * ​Spicy Wild Shrimp Pomodoro: Perfectly seasoned and delicious. * ​Penne Bolognese & Chicken Meatballs: They offer gluten-free penne, which is a huge plus! The texture and flavor were spot on. * ​Cilantro Lime Salad & Roma Tomato Basil Soup: A fresh, comforting, and reliable choice. * ​Hot Mint Tea: The perfect way to round out the meal. ​What truly sets this place apart is the staff. Everyone is incredibly friendly and professional--the kind of service that makes you want to leave a generous tip and keep coming back. ### A few tips for your visit: ​Beat the Crowd: It gets very busy during weekend lunch hours, and takeout orders can take some time. If you're like me and prefer not to wait, order online in advance! It's a major time-saver. ​Parking: Since it's located at Washington Square Mall, there is plenty of parking available, though it fills up fast on weekends. ​Highly recommended for a high-quality, reliable, and friendly dining experience!

Ok, I was so pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed dining at this Nordstrom Marketplace Cafe…read moreat Washington Square Mall. My friend has been raving about eating here and how kid friendly it is and I couldn't agree more! It was a busy Saturday lunch time but the line went quickly since you order at the counter and seat yourselves. However, there is still table service that will bring you drinks and the food even though you pay at the counter beforehand. This was such an interesting model but we had phenomenal service (even with a big group and multiple kids at our tables) so I only wished I knew how this worked ahead of time. Now, the food options fit onto one menu pamphlet but it had a variety of choices for everyone including salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, steaks, seafood and an amazing kids menu filled with salmon, chicken, and pastas. I thoroughly enjoyed my crispy toasted Santa Fe Chicken Panini with side of homemade chips (but in hindsight the side salad would have been the perfect balance to this rich sandwich) I got my toddler the salmon kids meal which came with juice or milk and potatoes and green beans with a side of fruit of strawberries, orange slice and grapes. But honestly the BEST part of the meal was the table warm bread rolls with this indulgent and fluffy sauce garlic Parmesan butter. Wow that was definitely the highlight of the meal and probably their secret weapon?! The dining room is inside the mall and there were seating by the windows overlooking people walking under on the first floor. But I have heard other Nordstrom Cafes that actually have fantastic views so I know it's location-dependent. Either way, I was so impressed by the quality of food and service here and I'm looking forward to coming back again soon!

It's a nice place to relax in the upstairs. Their salads are always so good and they make so many…read morethings from scratch. You do order up at the register and you can sit down and bring things to you, it's excellent service every time I go.

I saw online menu for this cafe and the Chicken Lemon Pesto Gnocchi caught my attention. I finally…read moremade it to the store and ordered this and let me tell you... it's underwhelming! There is no lemon flavor whatsoever, and the dish sits on a bed of oil (from the pesto). I'm disappointed. The service is always good and attentive.

5/5 Excellent service, quality food. Busy but not too…read morecrowded. Our Server was very kind and very catering.

Each time I come here I have great service and the menu items are cooked well…read more Love their coffee. The vibe is chill, fancy, whatever you want it to be.