(503) 297-5568
5515 SW Canyon Ct
Portland,
OR
97221
45.5093
-122.7329
Neighborhoods: Sylvan - Highlands - Southwest Hills, Neighbors West - Northwest
What People Are Saying About Big Red's Restaurant
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – A popular chain restaurant with heavy Southwestern flair. Potted cacti and booths of Mayan blanket upholstery demand to be noticed, while other parts of the room are intimate and dark. For crunchy starters, the thick-cut, beer battered onion rings, or crispy, bite-size fried mushrooms are good choices. Highly favored are the baskets of smoky, baby back ribs, lightly charred and juicy. Top it all off with a milkshake in a tin glass.
05/30/08
LOVE THIS PLACE!
by moniquetk
Yummy, Yummy, Yummy!!
My family and I LOVE this place. The nachos are incredible, the chicken flautas equally good, great burgers, waffle fries are nummy too. The SW Fiesta Chicken Salad - one of my favorites. Husband loves the chicken fried steak, the chicken strips are my son's favorites, my daughter orders kid-sized nachos (tho not listed on the kids menu - just ask for "Callie's Nachos - they will know!) Perfect place to head after the zoo - it's right around the corner! I personally can't wait for summertime to sit outside on the patio and have a freshly made strawberry marguarita!
- Pros: Great food
- Cons: Hard to get to - but well worth it!
04/24/08
great atmoshere
by rpasker
The western decor is exceptional.This venue is easily accessible from either Schols , I 5 or downtown .Nice patio on warm evenings.The food fare is tasty and generous. Their bar is cozy & uncrowded ,they turnout exceptional cocktails.Great stop off after day @zoo or Washington park.
04/13/08
Unpretentious, comfortable, and NOT a NW groupie bar
by BloggerPhi
Ever get tired of those expensive, plastic bars downtown and in NW? Reds might be a good change. Great prices on weekend day-long happy hours, but without the crowds. You can actually have a conversation! The restaurant is family oriented, but I prefer the bar. All the peanuts you can manage, and feel free to wing the shells on the floor. The bartenders have always been great (but the service is not always fully aware). Hearty menu with good value.
- Pros: casual ambience, southwestern style; good people; prices ok; out of the way
- Cons: service at times; prices seem to be going up over time;
The Details on Big Red's Restaurant
Where to Sit:
Best bets are to ask for a window booth, or if the country-western music gets unbearable, a seat on the patio, where the vibe is more laid-back and decibel level more tolerable.
Category:
Smoking Permitted:
At bar
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