Carlyle Restaurant Llc
(503) 595-1782
1632 NW Thurman St
Portland,
OR
97209
45.5356
-122.688
Neighborhoods: Neighbors West - Northwest, Northwest District
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In Short
The long, narrow dining room, with dark wood bar, exposed-timber ceiling and black wood chairs, is a study in masculine elegance. Jazz, Motown and opera mix with the quiet conversation of refined couples and foursomes seated at tables or along the gold cushioned banquette. The menu says fresh, local ingredients with an Italian accent. Succulent grilled sea bass is served on a bed of creamy risotto with smoky tomato vinaigrette.
User Reviews
mysgy
March 12, 2009
we have had the good fortune of dining at many of the best restaurants in the world - chez panisse in berekley , the french laundrey in yountville, vetri in philadelphia, prune in NYC, and l'atelier joel robuchon in paris - carlyle held it's own against them all. we could not have been more impressed. yum. well done!
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laikafarooq
January 09, 2009
My husband I dined here for our one month wedding anniversary. We went on a Saturday night at 9 p.m. and the dining room was clearning out. After 10 minutes of our arrival, the entire dining room cleared out. I will say the bar area looked like a more happening scene. Anyways, I've been to super fancy places and this was up there on the fancy facility list but the food was good, not GREAT, outstanding, superb. The wine selection was disappointing. We were looking for more Cabs but realized that there were only Pinot Noirs on the list....yes, I know this is Pacific Northwest, but come on....have a little bit more of a selection. Anyways, I can't complain too much, the food was good, service was excellent, and the place is nice.
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1carbon
December 06, 2008
I've been to Carlyle twice now. Everything there that I tasted was excellent. I'll write a more detailed review after my next visit, but if you want to have a fine dining experience and sip on some masterfully crafted cocktails, then go to Carlyle. My only complaint is that the place is expensive, and the portions are on the smaller side, but that's how a lot of these posh, fine restaurants are. As long as you know that going in, you won't be disappointed with your experience here. Entree suggestion: If you're skiddish about ordering something you aren't too sure about, the pappardelle is always a safe and delicious bet. Most of the menu items are modified or rotated every so often. What's funny is that the restaurant is in the middle of a bunch of warehouses, almost under the high freeway overpass. It's still the pearl, but this makes it easy to park anywhere for dinner. I'm sure that the rest of the pearl will spread to this area in the coming years, but for now I feel like I know about something that some other people are missing out on.
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Save Money:
On Monday evenings, buy a bar appetizer and get a martini for $1. During happy hour Tue-Wed, 3pm-6pm and 9pm-close, get half off most bar menu items.
What to Drink:
The cocktails are works of art. Absolut vodka-based Gypsy Rose Lee is a deep red and tastes of raspberries, rose and citrus. The refreshing mojito uses tangy orange rum and fresh lime and it's served in a tall glass swirling with mint leaves.
Category:
Restaurant Management, Restaurants
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Catering Services:
Restaurant Special Features:
Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
No
