01/15/08

Perfect for the Neighboordhood

by catn

Went in for dinner over the weekend. Everything was just what we hoped for - casual yet great quality, warm and relaxing atmosphire, great selection of NW wines and the food was comforting and delicious yet not the same thing so many restaurants in Portland tend to fall back on. Try a flight, a roasted piece of duck and the bon bons. Thanks for coming to my neighborhood.

01/14/08

The name fits I guess

by leemaguire

If terroir usually refers to soil and weather conditions this makes sense. Everything tasted a bit dank. My boyfriend and I were enthusiastic about the organic and sustainable emphasis, and the menu looked fun. But the food was just off. A plate of cheese was too stinky -- and I do like it strong normally. A salad tasted oddly 'dark' if that's possible. The tuna was not cooked to our specified done-ness and it tasted murky. The flavor of the greens and grains beneath the fish was unlively. Staff was friendly but the room temperature was too cold and the upscale cafeteria decor unromantic.

• Pros: Parking, small plates
• Cons: Too quiet (on a weeknight), food was "off"

12/18/07

best wine bar in portland

by mcath

this undiscovered gen has the best selection of northwest wines by the glass and the flight. We love the whole grazing idea of ordering a number of smaller plates and sharing. We've been back several time and Terroir never fails to provide a great overall experience.