08/23/09

good food, but bad service

by jabchae

this place is well famous. so I went this place with my folks. it was very busy weekend after dinner time. still we could not get a seat, so we got a spot in bar side. that was totally fine because we still can order same dinner menu from bar table. but the waiter who serve our table, he doesn't have any class or manner to respect out folks. I don't know waht is wrong with him, but we got very bad treated.(pu the plate very hard, no water until we asked 3 times,hard to hold him to order to get silverwares) we are not there for free food. we are there enjoy classy dinner, but waiter was so rude and discriminated us. by the way, every single plates we ordered, that was so fantastic. great food, but terreble service! so I am not going back there.

• Pros: great food.
• Cons: street parking, waiter was very rude and no manner.

07/17/09

Fresh ingredients make great food

by bnor24

I have eaten at Higgins numerous times (lunch and dinner) and believe it is one of the best restaurants in Portland. They always seem to use the freshest ingredients and come up with innovative, tasty food. The dining atmosphere is very nice and the servers friendly and professional.

• Pros: great food & dining experience

05/26/09

Great Experience

by PdxAboutTown

Went in for a quick pint but was surprised buy how great the bar menu was, ended up staying much longer and don't regret a thing. Great beer even greater place, will be returning.

• Pros: Great Beer menu
• Cons: Crowded Barstools

03/05/09

Good atmosphere, great food!

by GWMarcia

We had dinner here last night before going to Wicked. The service was wonderful, the spinach salad with bleu cheese and squash was to die for! Nice quiet place to enjoy some delicious food and conversation before a show.

• Pros: Quiet, great service
• Cons: parking

02/21/09

Absolutely one of Portlands best restaurants.

by emusic2

Higgins is an institution, it doesn't really need my further support with an online review, but I can't help but mention how amazing dining here is. I've come to rely on a wonderful ambiance, knowledgeable staff, and excellent service every time. The food is universally exquisite and the menu rotates a bit, so I recommend repeat visits. I would specifically recommend (if they have it) the Whole Pig Plate, or really any special (fish especially.) Additionally, the bar/bistro has a terrific menu that is less expensive, but includes an awesome open-faced pastrami and a tasty sirloin burger. Dessert is always a pleasure. If you're looking for a more specific dish recommendations, just ask the wait staff, they have never let me down. Finally, the drink list (wine, beer, liquor) is lengthy and diverse - one of the best selections in town without a question. I am so glad Higgins exists, just thinking about the meals I've had there makes me happy.

• Pros: Food, service, ambiance, everything really.
• Cons: Medium pricey - although you get what you pay for.

02/02/09

Go elsewhere for service. The Wait Staff ruined our experience

by John455

Waiter snotty, condescending, overbearing, had to be called every time to get service. Go elsewhere for service. I for one do not believe in paying to be insulted. . Meat was good but side dishes were lacking.

01/24/09

Consistently one of the very best places in Portland.

by godzilla97124

Hot date or important business, I have never been disappointed. My guests thank me every time for going to this place.

The service is as excellent as the food. If you give them a heads up on the nature of your occasion you will always have a successful experience!

• Pros: Excellnt value in every sense
• Cons: awful parking

01/14/09

If I could make love to a restaurant...

by PDXurbangirl

It would be Higgins. This food is AMAZING, some of the best I've had in Portland. Perfect for a long leisurely lunch, over a bottle of wine, with food meant to savor and share with people you enjoy. The perfect day, and the perfect meal.

• Pros: AMAZING food.
• Cons: That I can't eat here everyday.

11/24/08

JUST GO- you won't be disappointed

by PDX08

When we first moved to Portland, Papa Hadyn was THE place to go. Everything was prepared with care and was delicious. However, it's just not the same anymore, and I would go as far as to say that Papa is now Poopoo! The same with Portland City Grill! What happened to these once essential Portland establishments? But have no fear, because Higgins is here!

Higgins is the new place that you just HAVE to go! I went there with my sister and both of our meals and desserts were mind boggling! The ingredients are fresh and obviously prepared with care. The flavors are amazing, the technique is phenomenal! I have seen fish prepared so perfectly only once or twice before. The restaurant is lively, but quiet enough to have a normal volume conversation without having noise intrude. The staff is wonderfully pleasant, attentive (but not overly so), and graceful in their manner. The whole experience was very comfortable, and elegant at the same time.

If you have out of town guests, someone you want to make a good impression on (by the way, this would be a killer impressive date pick!), important clients, or are just looking for excellent fare in a stellar establishment, just go to Higgins.

• Pros: Everything!
• Cons: Finding street parking can be tricky, especially if there's something going on at one of the nearby performing arts venues. But its still worth the hunt for a parking space!

08/24/08

make reservations

by justwanttoeat

It's best to make reservations, it's a small place with a great ambience. It's work casual to a romantic dinner. It's pricey but well worth it for great hospitality and a full tummy!