Holden's Bistro
Portland, OR 97209
Phone: (503) 916-0099
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Glisan Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 5pm-10pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Holden's Bistro – by Rachel Bellacera and Annamaria Pardini
In Short
A wall of twinkling votives, soft white table linens, black metal chairs and a playlist mixing jazz and techno sets the industrial-chic-meets-supper-club ambience. The Pearl's cultivated crowds are at home here in the intimate dark wood booths, or at the bar surveying the scene from a wall of mirrors. The menu features items such as fish tacos with grilled Tombo tuna, cabbage slaw and salsa. There's also a succulent half-pound Bima burger.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitGood weather calls for an open garage door and outdoor seating; otherwise, try and score one of the semiprivate dark-wood booths for your crew.
What to DrinkWhet your palate with cocktails like the citrusy Whippet martini or the daring Filthy martini, splashed with balsamic vinegar.
User Reviews for Holden's Bistro
08/21/2008 Posted by CEH47
Holden's is absolutely amazing. The food is fabulous and well-portioned. The service is great. I love the atmosphere. As a vegetarian, I was disappointed when there was nothing on the menu for me the second time I went. I asked the waitress to have the chef whip something up. The chef sent out three different dishes, each of which was tasty beyond belief and beautifully presented. I have never been so impressed by a restaurant in my life. Bottom Line: Go as soon as you can!
Pros: Everything!
12/09/2007 Posted by marcuspdx
I've enjoyed Holden's before, but last Friday when I was in, I found my new favorite appetizer: mussels and fries! They were so good and I wanted to write a review dedicated just to them, but I figured mussels aren't everyone's choice, so I'll elaborate on some other things, I guess. Despite the great appetizer, I had a really tasty grilled Mahi-mahi and my date had some braised lamb dish that was also excellent. Music is usually cool, but tonights selection wasn't my first choice... think it was Ella... and I like jazz, but I miss the more alt/college radio type stuff they used to play. Same cool, sexy-lit atmosphere though that is always great for a relaxing dinner. I'll definitely keep coming back.
Pros: Food is amazing, price unspeakable in the Pearl
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