Took a short walk here from the Royal Sonesta hotel to have dinner after a long adventurous day out…read moreand about in Portland. We decided on outdoor patio seating since the weather was nice & it was generally quieter outside. We were people watching for a bit and noticed that our fellow restaurant goers were waiting for quite a bit, but we weren't in a hurry, so it was fine. When our waiter eventually tended to us, he was incredibly friendly & apologetic, owning up to the delay being on him, but we were cool with it -poor guy was working a double shift. We started off with deep-fried okra, I ordered the fried chicken meal, & hubby ordered the burger. I got to pick the chicken pieces I wanted, so I went with 2 thighs, thinking they'd be smaller pieces, so I could maybe finish my meal. I opted for collard greens as well. The food came relatively quickly and was super-fresh. The fried okra bits were piping hot down to the last bite. They went well with the spicy aioli. We hung onto the aioli so hubby could dip his fries. My meal was so good. The chicken was incredibly tender and flavorful. The batter was just perfect and crisp. Mashed potatoes were smooth and creamy. Gravy was rich and well-seasoned. Collard greens were so tasty. The balance of textures was just perfection. I ended up having to pack up a piece of chicken because it was so much food, but I enjoyed every bite I was able to take of my meal. I appreciated their welcoming vibe & the beautiful pride balloon arch inside the restaurant. I appreciated the friendly service. I appreciated the thoughtfully and expertly made food. It was a perfect way to end my culinary experience for this Portland visit.

Parking on the street download ParkingKitty and pay through there…read more Came here to meet up with family. This place was packed on a Sunday morning and the inside was beautiful living up to the country vibes of the restaurant. Staff is super friendly and had really good recommendations. What we ordered: Cinnamon rolls(this reminded me of the old-school Entenmann's dessert had like a creamy custard in the inside of it, which was absolutely amazing. Came out nice and warm) Chicken waffles country, fried steak and eggs The country fried steak and eggs was 1 million out of 10 was the thickest piece of country fried steak I've ever had in my life and I'm not a big fan of country fried steak but this was a hit for me. She asked me if I wanted the white gravy or the brown gravy and asked her what was her recommendation. She said try both and I was glad that I listened to her. It was Rich. It was creamy. It was flavorful. Its homemade and it was huge. I would definitely recommend this place. If you wanna have breakfast I'm from California and I wish there were something like this.

I have eaten here a couple times now. It is located in the lobby of the Hyatt Centric…read more Food: I came for happy hour once and ordered the happy hour burger. The burger was cooked well and pretty good. Another time, I came here for breakfast. I ordered the french toast and the breakfast burrito. Both items were great. Service: Service has always been friendly and quick. The food has always arrived promptly. TL;DR - Great option in downtown in the Hyatt Centric

Covet PDX is located in the Hyatt Centric Portland hotel. We went here for breakfast, and had…read moreavocado toast, 2 egger, French toast and chicken sausage. The service was very good, attentive and was always refilling my coffee. The food was very good with fresh quality ingredients. The atmosphere is nice, with Portland music playing. Not too crowded. A good place for a nice breakfast.

10/10 no notes…read more Came in on a whim and was craving tartare. I had previously came from laurelhurst market which was closed randomly? So this was the next on the list and I'm glad I came. Got sat immediately during lunch on a weekday. Ordered the tartare and garlic soup. I asked if they had lattes and they recommended me go down the hall while I wait for my order for a coffee at ranger chocolate how fun! The tartare hit the spot. Ice cold, the meat was fresh, Briney from the olives. Delicious would get again. Garlic soup, very rich. Never had it before it was delightful. Was a quick stop so I only grabbed a couple things but this was such a joy would recommend ! Looking forward to returning to try more things on the menu.

Ordered: -2 cheese charcuterie…read more -Anchovies -Happy daiquiri -Lager Pro: -Friendly staff -Dog friendly (atrium seating) -Everything was tasty! Don't skip the cocktails! Con: -A bit pricey for the portion size during happy hour ($49 total including 20% automatic gratuity)

Canard has such a cozy but casual bistro feel, while the staff were all warm and welcoming,…read moreincluding the chefs themselves, whom we had the privilege of engaging with since we sat at the counter, and I absolutely loved the interactions we had with them. Everything we ordered was gorgeous and whimsical in presentation, but of course that would mean little without the flavors to back it all up, which it had in spades. The Thai steak tartare tostadas were incredibly balanced, with brightness and herbaceous notes from the vegetables, herbs, and sauce, great punch from the Thai spices, richness from the tartare, and a nice snap and slight nuttiness from the tapioca crisps cradling everything underneath. The foie gras dumplings were simply divine. I expected them to be rich and dense, but they were like little pillows, with a savory filling and a perfect balance of smoked leek broth, crispy fried leeks, and a caramelized shallot jam that ended up being the surprise star of the dish for me. Then came the main event, the Duck Stack, which I can only describe as a McGriddle on steroids (in the best possible way!). Somehow it all worked beautifully, with the rich duck gravy, fluffy pancakes drenched in syrup, spiced onions, and a fried duck egg tying everything together in perfect harmony. It was one of those dishes that sounds wild on paper but is totally brilliant on the plate and in your mouth. Really fantastic meal from start to finish, and I'm already excited to come back to try more of the menu (and the happy hour!) on a future visit.

I'm going to be thinking about those Foie Gras Dumplings for quite a long time…read more All items I tried last night at Canard were creative, flavorful, well presented and reasonably priced. The garlic fries were spicy in the best way, perfectly crisp, and served steaming hot. The Duck Stack (pancakes covered with duck gravy, onions, and a duck egg) sounded a bit odd to me (and probably many others). When I asked the server if it was good, they told me that people travel to the restaurant specifically for that dish. I'm glad I tried it. Again, very unique with a well balanced spice profile paired with the delicious undertones of a hot pancake. I know I would have never thought of that, doesn't sound like it should work, but....it worked! Service was great, atmosphere was a bit loud with a band playing next door, it was a bit overwhelming, plus a random dude walked into the restaurant and a server lit his joint for him as a courtesy(?)...stunk the place up for a few minutes, but as I thought about it, I decided that was about the most "Portland" thing I had seen all week on my trip :) I'll be going back for sure, I would love to taste through that entire menu. Did I mention the Foie Gras Dumplings? I never had anything like them in my life. That's a dish I would definitely travel back to Portland for.

I went for a friend's birthday dinner with a few girlfriends and didn't expect there to be many…read morevegan options since it looked very seafood heavy. They actually had a couple choices, and I got the cauliflower tinga. I don't know if it's because I had more coffee and alcohol than food in me at the moment, but it was the best dish I've tasted in a long time. Very spicy, but flavorful. Every cocktail unfolded in layers of flavors. (I tried a sip of my friends' drinks, and I had the Jazzy Aperol Spritz.) Very unique and complex combinations. Seriously, vegans--don't sleep on the tinga. I tried to order another one for the road but there was a snafoo, maybe they saw it and dismissed it as a dupe. It got figured out but was a little awkward. Regardless, I will easily give five stars because otherwise the service was lovely, and I'm going to be dreaming about this dish until I can get a babysitter and go back for a date night.

Always friendly bartenders and a great ambiance. I am so glad this place made it through the…read morepandemic. Last time I was here, over five years ago, I enjoyed an Aperol Spritz. This time around I went with a mocktail, the Phony Negroni. It is prebottled and you get the bottle with whatever didn't fit into your glass.

Ok, if you give this place any less than 5 stars you are broken inside! I read some of the less the…read morestars and honestly wonder how you could be so jaded or picky. Dude, I'm from NYC so I figured I was the biggest snob but stand back CA is in the house! lol I had the eggs Benedict which were perfectly cooked and had a Hollandaise sauce that came straight from heaven! My son had two breakfasts one sweet with a waffle and then eggs and sausages well. The staff was amazing , the food was perfect! And such a cute space! 10/10

I thought the staff was nice. It was really busy as it was Mother's Day, so I don't think it's a…read morefair representation of timely and attentive service. But when our server was with us, they were very nice and patient with my questions and requests. It's a bit loud when the place is on the full side, making it difficult to have a conversation. I wouldn't bring my girlfriend who is hard of hearing, at least with a group. I'd be curious to try more of the menu. I was very much not wowed by the breakfast. The beverages were however very nice, and I recently had the cobbler dessert and it looked amazing and tasted better. We had the coffee (Extracto, love.), I had a really good hef and my mother a very well balanced Bellini that I was very pleasantly surprised with trying. From what I saw, the lunch sounds very good and I'd be more apt to recommend folks give that a shot if they happened to be going there too. I'm not sure if I'd recommend as a must go stop. Vibe wise, the ambience is overall really nice. I think having rolled flatware, even with just upgraded napkins, would better complete the aesthetic you initially see and feel. This would also connect with the price point of the food and quality of the beverages. As a fellow server, on that note I would expect more consistent stronger visual appearance standards with servers. (Sorry guys! But some of you looked great!) Overall, I'd definitely join a friend for coffee and lunch over there in the future. Just wouldn't be my top pick for a celebratory brunch or intimate dinner with a date or friends and fam.

Stepping into this place is like stepping back a couple decades, nothing has changed and that's how…read moreyou want it! The food is absolutely incredible- everything you can think of is made to perfection. Old school diner vibes with fast, efficient, and friendly service. The entire menu is affordable, the service is great, overall so nostalgic. The hotcakes are a must & the burgers w/ sweet potato fries are my go to. While this place isn't open 24/7 anymore, the hours are generous. Remember, it's a local joint with tenured staff- they stop the grill an hour before close. No matter the hours, this place is such a gem and worth everyone's time.

It's a greasy spoon, with an interior that hasn't been updated in 30 years. DO NOT LET THIS SCARE…read moreYOU. Their all-day menu includes breakfast favorites as well as lunch & (ersatz) steak dinners. Stanford recommendations include the chicken-fried steak (save some of your gravy for the very very good hash browns). Pancakes are basic but exemplary quality -- fluffy but holding up well to butter and syrup. If the idea of having your food made on one big grill right next to everything else scares you, skip this place. But if you realize that from that grill and sometimes-shared grease you get delicious flavor, you'll love this place. The only downside is that they used to be 24h, but didn't fully recover from the pandemic. Still a classic PDX destination whether you're in the mood for comfort food or looking to sop up a night of drinking.

Awesome breakfast stop! We had a small group of us, and we got a table fast. The service was great…read moreand we had our order in fast. The food took a while, but it was worth the wait. So many great dishes. From classic bacon and eggs to some wilder options, there was something for everyone. It was all great! Great food, great service!

Cheryl's on 12th was okay, in my opinion. We went there on a Sunday. It was packed, however, we had…read morea reservation. I believe even with the reservation, it took about 30 minutes for them to seat us. The food was good, but needed a bit more flavor. I had the Salmon Benedict with cheesy hash browns. I didn't realize that corn flakes would also be included with the cheesy hash browns. The restaurant was crazy loud and while the service started out good, Georgina, our server stopped coming by after a while. I had to ask someone to get her so we could pay and leave. I may try to visit again on a less busy day.