11/09/09

Can I say one thing? Grilled scallops!

by bcoop

Its never happened.. but it would be a nightmare to go and not have these. OOOOOOOOO and grilled asparagus!!! oh my

• Pros: Grilled scallops
• Cons: A waitress telling me they dont have grilled scallops

10/29/09

best tapas

by pandapuff

the friday night live music is a great time to go. i went with my friends and the drummers and guitar made the food taste even better. i plan to go back when we have time.

• Pros: good selection, red sangria

10/27/09

Yummy!

by BBH

Just got back from another fabulous dinner at Andina. There is nothing bad I can say about this restaurant, everything is delicious and the service is fantastic.

• Pros: delish food, great service

10/23/09

Definitely one of the best

by jaysdron

Wow - I am hooked - for someone used to fine cuisine, I am not easily impressed.

Atmosphere: hums with the energy and passion you'd expect from a latin establishment. The main dining room is somewhat stale and uninspired. I recommend the courtyard for a latin/european feel

Reservations: highly recommended on weekends. though they have a huge capacity, it is amazing how fast they fill up.

Service: been there twice and they've been amazing. One of the few restaurants that will change your silverwear after each course. Attention to detail and service intuition have been impeccable.

Menu: If you like steak and potatos, what are you doing here? Chances are someone dragged you in? Try their version of the steak - you won't be dissapointed. Otherwise, it's like a kid in a candy store. Everything on the menu is amazing and highly innovative.

Price: Regular menu items are in par to what you'd expect of a similar establisment. The tappas menu, though extremely inviting, is overpriced compared to others . They offer an extremely small portion for $8.50 which is too small even for a single person. The medium and large potion are more appropriately sized, but they run you $16-$29 smacks - that's a pricey snack.

Overall, if you're looking for a great experience, or simply to impress, you can't go wrong here.

• Pros: innovative - atmosphere
• Cons: pricey

08/29/09

Fabulous food

by sdkoen

This restaurant feels like traveling, as it is a unique experience. It's fun to try new foods and the waiters have been patient about explaining about the different food. The food is fabulous and it's great to have live music.

The light coming into the restaurant is lovely and the wait staff has always been excellent, which made the long wait tolerable. Try to go early on evenings when they have music.

• Pros: great food
• Cons: sometimes there is a long wait

08/29/09

Such a let down...

by goolia

Don't get me wrong. I have been a fan of Andina for a while now. The lamb is fantastic, and drinks are always tasty. However, my past 2 visits have been disappointing. Both times I've made reservations and had to wait over 15 minutes for my table. The first visit our party of 6 was stuffed into a 4 seater square table downstairs. After asking to be put at a table that would fit us, we waited another 20 minutes. The man who sat us was unapologetic and seemed quite put out at our request. I would think if a reservation for 6 was made a week in advance, it should have been planned out for. Not the best way to impress out of town visitors...but I was willing to overlook it. This past visit was a treat for my birthday. We were placed in the middle of the restaurant, didnt get any bread before our meal. Our plates also took over an hour to arrive. I also observed other tables asked if "they were celebrating a special occasion" and got dessert with a candle. After having 3 different servers throughout the night, I decided it was probably the worst birthday dinner I've had. I would expect a lot more, shame on you Andina.

• Pros: Good food
• Cons: Long waits, mediocre service

08/23/09

Excellent Peruvian Food

by lsb123

We were seated immediately ( with reservations ). The drinks were both exotic and intriguing with all of us asking what was in them. We had the tapas all around. While some would find this expensive we had a huge amount of food. Each plate was better then the last. The flavors and texture of the food always left your mouth wanting more. We also had several desserts that we passed around.. The "Peruvian cookies" were outstanding with the dulce de leche filling. We would all highly reccommend this restaurant!!

• Pros: Exotic, Delicous wide variety
• Cons: None other than cost

08/18/09

Best restaurant in town

by Gourmet68

Make sure you make a reservation way ahead of time because this place is one of the most popular in Portland...for good reasons. The food is Latin-eclectic, flavorful, beautifully presented...a gourmet's dream come true ;) Yes, it is expensive (although not over-the-top, it may surprise you) but totally worth the money. I've eaten there several times and never been disappointed. I've had fish, ceviche, chicken, quinoa with truffle oil (mmmmm...)..you name it. I thought I should write a review. Particularly after my visit to another restaurant of similar price range (the Meriwether, you can read my review on that one if you wish) and feeling completely disappointed and ripped off.

Andina is my idea of the perfect restaurant. The staff is extremely attentive and efficient. The place is stylish and yet relaxed (with live music most evenings). Not pretentious AT ALL. The crowd is very mixed: from "REI" types in fleece and jeans to Pearl trendsetters.

Don't miss this amazing place in the nicest area of town. And the food....oh, the food. Bon apetit!

• Pros: Delicious food and drinks, amazing service, nice atmosphere
• Cons: Parking in the Pearl

08/18/09

Great Peruvian Cuisine

by Babycake15

Having lived in Peru and tasted many Peruvian menus, I know that this is the best of the best! I have been there several times and like any restaurant, service is sometimes slow, sometimes great--that's the name of the game (and server). So, I continue to return and take friends, a great place to dine and have a friendly conversation in the Pearl District!!! And, I'm from out of town!

• Pros: Authentic menu
• Cons: None

07/15/09

Great For A Celebration

by RoseColoredGlasses43

Andina didn't disappoint at a recent meal we hosted for friends who just got some great news requiring a celebration. Our server was fabulous and made numerous recommendations for small plate choices. She helped us choose drinks that complimented the plates chosen, and made sure that we enjoyed each item.

The food here is spectacular, the service always perfect. Great for a small party, too.

• Pros: Food, Service, Diverse Food Items