Portland City Grill

03/17/08

If you want fresh food, go somewhere else

by hotred56

This is my first time writing a review of any kind, but I thought my dining experience needed to be heard. We had reservations at 8:15 on Sunday night, to celebrate my daughters birthday (her choice). Service was perfect, our waitress was very knowledgeable about wine selections, and helpful in suggesting food items. I drink a lot of water and my glass was never empty. If the food had been half as good as the service I would have given 5 stars. I ordered the Kung Pao Calamari as an appetizer, the kung pao sauce was very strong, but it would have to of been much much stronger to over power the fishy taste of the squid, it was NASTY. Our salads were acceptable and my wife had the salmon and it was about average in taste. My daughter had sushi, and said she has had better. I ordered the Parmesan Crusted Jumbo White Prawns, it was pretty on the plate, but it was not fresh and the taste was unremarkable. The view is amazing. The worst part was not at the restaurant, it was after we returned home, where my wife and I spent half the night on the toilet. This is one place you will never see me again.

• Pros: service, view, ambience, easy parking
• Cons: food, food, food, sitting on the toilet half the night (WASH YOUR HANDS PEOPLE)

11/06/09

amazing food!

by charlie 21

Reservations are a must! We were able to call that day and get reservations for later that night. Parking is confusing if you are not from Portland, but you can validate your ticket at PCG. Overall, great meal, great service, fun night out! Views from the 30th floor are outstanding!

• Pros: great food, great service
• Cons: very dark inside, loud

10/26/09

Great Food

by sallygail

Great view. Great food! Great place for a date!

• Pros: service is wonderful
• Cons: parking can be a hassle

10/08/09

a lovely time

by lol13

Wonderful food with an amazing view of the city and our waitress was insanely helpful with any questions we had regarding the city, or our meal. It was a wonderful experience all in all. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a romantic/ formal night out.

• Pros: great food, great service
• Cons: I am not local anymore :(

08/18/09

A on View--D on Service and Food

by zoe97210

It is an amazing view...but the service and food is not...

• Pros: View
• Cons: Everything else

08/11/09

great food

by 1234disco

thank you for nice atmoshpere and beautiful views

• Pros: great food

07/31/09

NO Standarad Sauces!!!!!!!!!

by littlehoss

We went last night for Happy Hour. We ordered burger, fries, and few other items. I asked for BBQ Sauce. The waitress said "We do not have BBQ Sacue at the restaurant". OK, then how about Blue Cheese Dressing. Same answer. How does a restaurant not have BBQ Sauce or Blue Cheese Dressing?

07/19/09

View = good, Food = average, Experience = blah

by suburbanjim66

Obviously the views from the 30th floor of about anywhere are going to be fantastic. My biggest problem with this place is that it reminded me a little of eating on a cruise ship - they have turning the tables and moving people in and out down to a science. Our (obviously pre-made) appetizer came out within 1 minute of ordering it. The plate was still cold from the fridge where it had been stored..... My food (duck) was average at best. When I finished my meal, my fork had not been down more than 10 seconds before somebody came by and took my plate. The guy picking up empty plates was stalking the floor looking for people who had finished their meal. I wont be back.

• Pros: great view, nice decor
• Cons: rushed through dinner

07/07/09

FBC Test

by rerome

Test

• Pros: Quality food

07/06/09

Great service

by Braukman

Customer serice was outstanding!! Food was served very fast. Fun atmoshpere.

• Pros: food
• Cons: none

06/06/09

Great food with a view

by SusanaO

I had their special which was filet topped with crab. It was done perfectly to my order and was truly delicious. The server was attentive but not bothersome and allowed me able time to visit with friends and take in the amazing view. I highly recommend this restaurant.

• Pros: delicious food, great service, awesome views.
• Cons: very popular bar, so the wait can be long for the bar