Meriwether's Restaurant

(503) 228-1250

2601 NW Vaughn St
Portland, OR 97210 45.5369 -122.7052

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Neighborhoods: Northwest District, Neighbors West - Northwest

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What People Are Saying About Meriwether's Restaurant

The Editor

Ashley Gartland

Citysearch

In Short – Inside a historic building on the outskirts of the Northwest neighborhood, Meriwether's creates a country-inn ambience with large stone fireplaces, antique light fixtures and an airy garden patio out back. Farm-to-table cuisine featuring seasonal produce from the restaurant's own Skyline Farm is the focus here. Inspired starters like a roasted beet salad with feta cheese, spiced coconut, almonds, and pomegranate dressing set meals off on a good foot; heartier offerings - like a fava bean risotto or smoked paprika chicken - come from the Grains and Mains portion of the menu.

1 Star Rating: Poor

08/18/09

Not worth the money!

by Gourmet68

What a disappointment and a waste of money! I went there because I liked the idea of food "from the farm to the table." I could not imagine fresh food could be so tasteless. I ordered the roasted "Valley" chicken and my fiancee had the wild salmon. The service was slow and our food took forever to arrive. Both dishes were bland and the presentation was boring, definitely overpriced and mediocre cuisine. The wine list was unimpressive.

What is outrageous is that they charge Pearl District prices and yet they are located in the not so nice industrial area of NW Portland. The decor is elegant but old fashioned, kind of outdated, and definitely not trendy or stylish (perhaps is oriented to the older crowd?). Parking is convenient and the patio is very nice (but we couldn't sit there because they had a business dinner of some sort).

Bottom line: If you want to treat yourself to a nice upscale restaurant, go to Oba or Andina (amazing place, check out my review on this one, if you wish) or somewhere like that. I hope this helps!

  • Pros: Easy parking, nice patio
  • Cons: Overpriced, insipid food, slow service, ugly neighborhood
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

05/29/09

Gotta check it out

by gtakahashi

Outdoor space is huge and unique--felt like I was in Europe. Appetizers were amazing, best part was unique and incredible sauces. The Pinot Gris was the best I've ever had. The servers were attentive and friendly. Best place I've eaten in Portland in a long time. Only a few French restaurants have compared in terms of quality.

  • Pros: Great patio, awesome food and drinks
  • Cons: A bit pricey, but happy hour 3-6 p.m.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

05/05/09

Happy Hour

by bcoop

Excellent items on the happy hour menu to help get away from the same ol thing at other locations.

Very cozy bar and outside seating

  • Pros: Interesting items
  • Cons: Service can be a bit snooty

The Details on Meriwether's Restaurant

The Extras:

Visit on a Friday or Saturday evening to take in a show from a classical guitarist while enjoying your meal.

Where to Sit:

The secluded, well-heated patio delivers a garden-like setting; request to sit here on less inclement days.

The Extras:

Visit on a Friday or Saturday evening to take in a show from a classical guitarist while enjoying your meal. Happy Hour is from 3pm to 6pm.

Category:

Restaurants

Smoking Permitted:

No

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