Stanford's Restaurant & Bar

07/14/08

What happened to the old Stanford's?

by Mom2grrls at Citysearch

I wondered what had happened to the Stanford's Restaurant I had been to so may times previously for many meals. I just found out that unfortunately Stanfords was bought out by some big corporate chain a few months ago and they have been doing menu changes ever since. The menu seems to have had a complete overhaul and the excellent items that used to be on the menu (and I'm sure were the reason the place was always packed) are no longer on there. I usually order chicken and now the menu only has two chicken dinner items on it, I did try the Honey Rosted Dijon chicken, which was excellent, however. The service was HORRIBLE, the worst I've had in ages! We received a $15 gift card to use at the restaurant, that coupled with the fact that I still had a $25 gift card to use up, was part of the reason we chose to eat there. I am not sure I'll be going back any time soon. I think I'd rather go with Outback Steakhouse, instead--at least I know their menu hasn't been completely changed!

• Pros: Food that I ordered was good
• Cons: Complete menu overhaul, SLOW service

10/04/09

Peevish manager

by mikan at Citysearch

We went there today and decided to not go there again. My husband and I ordered salad for each of us but we realized we didn't get the egg it was on the menu description so we asked the waitress to let them know. She immediately said talk to manager and the manager came to us. She said " We are out of eggs, ok?" . She didn't apologize but made a face. My husband and I looked each other and paused for a moment. We laughed because that kind attitude, we totally not expected. I told the waitress afterword " Please, say sorry to the manager because we offended her, we were so neat-picking" . I didn't mean it but just I wanted let the waitress to know what happened to us from her manager. She said don't be sorry and it was busy day (the half of seats were empty) but I saw the manager couple of times after I said that to the waitress, and if I mean it I would just to say manager and gave her sincerely sorry but it was more way of wise crack. If they were taking my word, they should learn more real manner and get real. one more thing to add, the fries were greasy and my husband got sick after eating in there.

12/30/08

Terrible ...just terrible

by abmwilli at Citysearch

I've been Standards several times in the past while visiting Portland and while I never considered it great it was always good and consistent. However I returnded last week with a party of 6 and probably had the worst meal I've ever had in a restaurant....it was not even edible. All 6 of us were stunned and disappointed . My son had told me the place had suffered significantly under new ownership but this was a shock.

It was embarrassing to take friends from out of state and no one even ate 1/4 of their meal.

Sad to say ...this place is truly pathetic.

08/10/08

Bummer

by mlscad at Citysearch

I used to love to go to Newport Bay and Standford's but since Pacific Coast Restaurants sold themselves to Restaurants Unlimited, Inc., it just isn't worth going anymore. The portions are small, expensive and overcooked. Some of my favorite items are off of the menu and what remains doesn't taste the same. I have given the new Standford's and Newport Seafood Grill many chances, but no more. Sad to say, but the halibut fish and chips from Burgerville tastes better, are a better value, and you get more to eat. : (

• Pros: Nice atmosphere
• Cons: Expensive, small portions, overcooked food

02/12/06

Considering what we have to choose from...

by slovakjaso at Citysearch

... Stanfords is good. There just isn't a good restaurant in the entire Clackamas area nor in most of the surrounding neighborhoods. Stanford's is one of the best, but that is not saying much. Everything about Stanfords seems OK/average. Food is satisfactory, good selection, drinks are decent, service is acceptable. Given the fact that this is one of the only worthwhile places in Clackamas it is usually quite busy so reservations (if accepted) might be a good idea.

• Pros: Location, Parking, Decent food/prices
• Cons: Just decent