Higgins Restaurant and Bar
Portland, OR 97205
Phone: (503) 222-9070
Fax: (503) 222-1244
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Southwest Jefferson Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Special Occasion Dining 2007
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-12am, Sat 4pm-2:30am, Sun 4pm-12am
Message from Higgins Restaurant and Bar
Come to our tri-level restaurant for delicious Northwest cuisine.
- French Wine and Food
- Romantic Environment
- Historic Setting
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Editorial Review for Higgins Restaurant and Bar – by Rachel Bellacera
In Short
Business diners, visiting dignitaries and gourmands enjoy this restaurant's innovative cuisine and relaxed atmosphere.The cozy decor of small tables, wood floors, an open kitchen and window seating accentuate the casual bistro-like ambience. The seasonal menu emphasizes local harvest, putting intriguing specials alongside venerable favorites. Entrees include the mouthwateringly tender duck entree that's sprinkled with sweet brandy-macerated berries, and the roasted pork loin entree layered with rosemary and garlic.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyWhile the restaurant is perfect for special occasions or expense-account dining, choose a lower-priced, more laid-back meal from a shorter menu at the bar.
What to DrinkThe wine list boasts a number of local notables, but the beer list offers more than 125 different brews from around the world.
Save TimeThe restaurant is often booked on weekends, so make reservations at least a week before you plan to dine.
User Reviews for Higgins Restaurant and Bar
10/15/2007 Posted by tafoya6
We went out for our anniversary and I was not dissappointed. The staff was very friendly and personable; we were treated as if we dined there frequently when it was only our first visit there. The menu is limited but the choices are exceptional. My husband had the duck, which is an item he orders often, and said it was the Best he'd ever had. Also the portions are not small as you might expect with fine dining; my husband was very full and he is hard to fill. I enjoyed the sturgeon which was very flavorful and served with roasted root vegetables. The vegetables were roasted to perfection, very sweet. The sturgeon was cook perfectly; it was juicy and well seasoned. They also offer a decent wine and beer selection. There are plenty of local wines to choose from as well, which I always enjoy.
Pros: Great Staff
Cons: Parking in the street
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
09/26/2007 Posted by espnbabe
The ambiance was lovely . . . multi-levels give the very small space a larger feel. But when the waiter sets down an item entree menu the place suddenly gets even smaller. This is not a place for finicky eaters. I'll try pretty much anything and even I was having trouble finding something on the menu. Luckily there were three specials that offered more normal choices: a salmon, a flat iron steak (too much salt), and a lamb shank (mine are better). The presentation of the food was gorgeous. The beef steak tomatoes with fresh mozzerella for an appetizer was fantastic; a stack of yellow, green, red, sun-dried, and cherry tomaoes, topped with with fresh mozzerella and drizzled with balsamic vinegar was good to the last bite. So I guess I could say the bookends were the highlights of my meal, because the homemade ice cream and sorbet for dessert were fantastic: real chocolate ice cream and a crisp fresh sorbet. I would return for appetizers and dessert, but only with one or two other people because the space is kind of tight. And don't bring children.
Pros: Great Appetizers, Great Desserts
Cons: Not enough main course options
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
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