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- JJanVIPPortland / Oregon •37 reviews5.0Dined 5 days agoWe went to Il Terrazzo for lunch before an event at the Keller. It was an easy walk. The food was amazing, from the family style side salad to the cannolis for dessert. We especially liked the entree, Boscaiola. I would highly recommend this restaurant.More infoIl TerrazzoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Southwest Portland•4.5
- MMannyOrange County •1 review5.0Dined 5 days agoI’ve been going to PCG since I moved here. I can say the service is a hit and miss. It all depends on how much money you look like you have (to some servers). This time my server did not seem to care for anything except for great customer service! He was checking on us through, it also helped that we were sat close to the kitchen so it was hard to not notice my party. Food was just ok. I was upset that the mac n cheese was taken off the menu for “perfecting the recipe since it wasn’t good enough.” My daughter literally only goes there for that and their burgers. Overall it was a pleasant visit and as always a stunning view, especially with clear skies in January.More infoPortland City GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown•4.5
- DDixonVIPPhoenix / Arizona •6 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoBeen to Morton’s twice since Christmas to celebrate special occasions. First time our server was John. The second time our server was Jill. The highest marks to both of them for excellent service. Both know how to pace the service to make sure you enjoy every course and were courteous and friendly.More infoMorton's The Steakhouse - PortlandPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown•4.5
- MMicheleVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •16 reviews5.0Dined 7 days agoThe restaurant was most accomodating of our group of 7. The food was delicious and the staff attentive. This was our 2nd time to visit and quality meal and sevice. Atmosphere is good and I liked their music choice too!More infoProof•ReaderPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown•4.3
- GGaynorVIPPortland / Oregon •1 review5.0Dined on 10 Jan 2025We dined late and the staff person was so gracious and gave us incredible attention even though we were the only diners left in the restaurant. We tried to finish pretty quickly but were not hurried by staff.More infoKing Tide Fish & ShellPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown•4.3
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The South Waterfront area is part of a Portland urban redevelopment project of several high-rises in a combination health, well-being, fitness center and medical research complex. An urban park has been created along the banks of the Willamette River, and a tram and trollies offer transportation to residents and employees. The high-rise condominiums in this neighborhood also rent ground-floor spaces to several restaurants. Many of these dining establishments offer ethnic cuisine. A Vietnamese bistro, a Mexican joint, and a restaurant offering continental European cuisine are just some of the many places you can choose to visit. The high-rises also boast a full-service cafe, several coffee shops, numerous American-style restaurants, an Italian eatery, a sub shop, and a bakery.
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