Veritable Quandary
Portland, OR 97201
Phone: (503) 227-7342
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Madison Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Outdoor Dining 2006, After-Work Bar 2005, Bloody Mary 2004
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-2:30am, Sat-Sun 9:30am-2:30am
Message from Veritable Quandary
A truly authentic Portland experience
- Drinks
- Patio Seating
- Social Atmosphere
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Editorial Review for Veritable Quandary – by Ivy Manning
In Short
The long narrow dining room with neutral tones and a wall of glass windows plays second fiddle to the patio. A suit-and-tie crowd takes advantage of the extensive wine list weekdays; a casual middle-aged clientele packs the weekends. Pacific Northwest cuisine melds seamlessly with creative international touches: crepes stuffed with smoked salmon or grilled chorizo pizza. Hearty entrees, including the osso bucco and strip steak with roasted potatoes, are staples. The chocolate souffle is a must.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkA commitment to unusual and hard-to-find wines distinguishes the list here. Plus, the restaurant features numerous by-the-glass options at low prices.
Know Before You GoIf chocolate is on your mind, be sure to order the famous chocolate souffle when ordering your entree--as they're made to order.
User Reviews for Veritable Quandary
02/11/2008 Posted by a8llison
We allowed an hour and a half for dinner but still didn't have enough time to pre-order the special chocolate souffle. How disappointing! Our server was extremely slow (10 minutes with menus closed before we could place an order for appetizers - why wasn't this mentioned when drinks were brought?) Never gave us her name. We had to constantly search for her. Waited 20 minutes between appetizer and dinner (which blew our pre-order time for dessert - takes 30 minutes). She said there was no back up in the kitchen so we had to wonder if she just put the order in late? Now, the food was incredible. I would take fresh, tasty and inspired food over quick service any day. I wouldn't recommend eating here is you have a show to go to or some other time-based engagement.
Pros: Inspired food
Cons: Really awful service
10/29/2007 Posted by gromitpdx
Hot tea, great service and great food in a beautiful place! I'm not sure why other reviewers ordered dishes covered in cheese or eggplant covered in a salty sauce and then complained of the dishes coming as they were described on the menu. My family had a lovely experience, we enjoyed the low but not too dark lighting, and the service was excellent. I have food allergies (nothing in the grape or coconut world) and our waiter was polite and quick about checking with the kitchen to see if the pork dish was safe. They left the sauce off and it was delicious! They serve a variety of Numi teas, and the tea came hot, stayed hot, and they brought me more hot water. This is the first non-Japanese restaurant in Portland where I can say this. I love the layout of the place, too. It's clearly grown and expanded in an organic fashion which I find more comfortable than a planned mall look. Lastly, this is a fine dining experience. Bring your wallet with you. If you have questions about the menu, ask! That's what the quality staff are there for, and they *actually* have answers for you or know where to get them.
Pros: Parking garage across the street if you drive, ambience, not too noisy
Cons: I miss the days of padded chairs and tables to quiet a restaurant.
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