Heathman Restaurant & Bar
(503) 790-7752
1001 SW Broadway
Portland,
OR
97205
45.5173
-122.6809
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Neighbors West - Northwest
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great bouillabaisse matched by great service
by ual320
January 02, 2008
I travel to Portland occassionally for business and usually eat at Higgins. They were closed (New Year's Day) so I tried Heathmans - walking by it looked good. I only had an entree and coffee. The bouillabaisse was excellent - plenty of fish (good variety) and the broth was very good. Service was excellent - replenished bread plate without asking many times and the water glass was never below half full. Friendly yet professional waiter. I'd go back for sure. I'm from LA and usually pay a lot more for this quality so I thought it was a very good value - excellent food at a relatively low price. Always great being able to provide a 5 star rating.
- Pros: Bouillabaisse
- Cons: None
Great Service!
by Cody503
May 28, 2009
My wife and I attended the Mothersday brunch. The food was great but the service was something to be desired. we contacted the management and they went above and beyond to make up for the not so great service. They sent us a $100 gift card. We took advantage of it this week and the service was great. The staff was curious and helpful. Danial our waitress was very helpful and understanding after ordering a meal that was not to my liking and quickly brought me something else at no charge. The food was wonderful. I can't say enough about the great experience we had. I highly recommend Heathman! 5 stars for a 5 star restaurant!
- Pros: Great Food, great service
- Cons: none!
Disappointing Happy Hour
by Sushiloverpdx
April 03, 2009
We had heard the Heathman had a great happy hour so my partner and I both went on a Thursday night to check it out. We ordered 5-6 plates between us and only really liked 2. The oysters I had were really overcooked and tough but the sauce on them was great. The pate was by far the worst I have ever had. I also ordered the roasted pear and chevre salad which was absolutely excellent! The cheese plate we got was very very miniscule for 5.95 (even by happy hour standards). the bread they serve you when you sit down is very yummy though.
But beyond the sub par food, the worst part of our experience was the service. We were one of two couples in the lounge for the late night happy hour and our waitress was fine up until half way through our meal. We were waiting for our water to be refilled and order another round of cocktails but she was too busy chatting with the hostess for the next 15 minutes (I kid you not) to check on us. When she finally did come over we asked to order dessert. She gave us the menu and went back to talking with the hostess. We sat again. and waited again for a good 10 minutes trying to get her attention. Finally we got the attention of the bar tender and asked for our check instead. the bartender cashed us out and we tipped her instead of our waitress.
Note to waitresses/waiters= pay attention to the patrons instead of standing around gossiping with your hostess friends. Especially when we were your ONLY table.
For paying almost $60 for a happy hour I expected Portland city grill quality/ Higgins quality. I got neither and we will not be returning. There are so many great happy hours in portland, don't make the mistake of going to this one.
- Pros: The pear and chevre salad/ martini
- Cons: almost everything else
Great For Breaskfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, Drinks...
by emusic2
March 07, 2009
The Heathman's menu is always exceptional, regardless of the meal. Between the dining room, the lounge and the marble lobby, there are plenty of seating options. The wait staff are helpful and courteous, and service is excellent. I would especially recommend weekend brunch, which includes some of my favorite dishes the Heathman has to offer like the Smoked Salmon Hash, Pork Loin Benedict, and delicious omelets. The happy hour/small plate menu is outstanding, even within Portland. Outside of the Portland City Grill, I can't think of a happy hour menu with as many options, at this high level of quality, at the spectacular prices. And, without a doubt, one of the best bars in the city and a killer cocktail list. The Heathman also keeps better hours than many restaurants in town - serving the same awesome food and drinks during the recent snowstorm that seemed to paralyze the rest of the city...
- Pros: Food, drinks, service, atmosphere, value, everything...
- Cons: Sometimes (rarely) too busy/crowded for walk-in service.
Don't go on a holiday..
by sher32
February 16, 2009
On any other night I believe I would be able to give a better score, but being that we went on Valentine's, they had chosen to seat to overflowing capacity. We were seated in the center of the room in a row of seven two person tables stuck right together, pretty much bumping elbows, so there was absolutely no privacy...we could hear everything the couples on either side of us were saying and vice versa. I don't think these tables are usually there, they just brought extras in to accomodate the masses. It was terribly uncomfortable and awkward, like being in a fishbowl. Plates of Foie Gras, compliments of the chef, were sent out to all the couples subjected to this close proximity which was a nice gesture, but really didn't make us feel any better especially since we both hate liver. The food and drinks were pleasing and the service outstanding inspite of the overcrowding. I made the reservation only a week out so I understand I was late and should take what I get, but I would rather they have chosen to limit the number of reservations and told us there was nothing available so we could enjoy a more intimate dining experience elsewhere instead of turning us into sardines on one of the most romantic nights of the year. From what I've read it seems on most holidays you receive similar treatment. We'll try again on a non-holiday evening and hopefully we'll have better luck.
- Pros: Excellent service, good food
- Cons: overcrowding
Heathman Restaurant by E. W. at InsiderPages
Contributor
January 07, 2009
The Heathman Restaurant provides wonderful food in a beautiful atmosphere. It is located in the heart of Portland so that you can eat and attend a concert without much effort. We recommend this place to anyone who wants a beautiful time with someone.
wonderful! by shelley w. at InsiderPages
Contributor
December 23, 2008
This is fine dining at it's best! The food is wonderful, the atmosphere is upscale, and the decor is fabulous. I can't think of one things bad about this restaurant (except it is very costly...but worth it). It makes a perfect eleborate night on the town. If you are trying to impress someone then this is the place to go.
A consistently great place for a nice dinner in Portland
by amyfchurch
December 11, 2008
There are not many restaurants in Portland where my partner and I can go and expect what I would call "professional service." You know what I'm talking about...this is a town where you can expect the server to nonchalantly show up at your table with a cool head nod and say, "Hey, how's it going?" When he feels like it. And that's totally fine and chill most of the time, but there are times when you want to go out and enjoy a dinner and have it feel "special." A lot of the time, we choose Heathman for that. It is not at all stuffy, but the serving staff there is a cut above, and we enjoy it. The food is consistently good French-NW, nothing crazy, just delicious quality food prepared well. The wine list is excellent, we've have wonderful recommendations for reasonably priced bottles (under $40) from our server. A consistently good dining experience.
- Pros: Quality, consistent food and excellent, professional service
- Cons: Parking, may need reservations
Great service, sub par fare.
by ldgage
October 25, 2008
We were all set for the crab bisque but were told it "wasn't up to the chef's expectations". It must have been bad, because our meals were far below our expectations. My duck a l'orange was the worst, the breast so tough I couldn't finish it. My wife enjoyed the halibut, but it was nothing unique. Our desserts was uninspired. I chose a familiar wine and even that was weak.
No we will not be back. I resolve never again to pay for over-priced, overblown "fine" dining.
- Pros: service
- Cons: food, price, parking
Heathman Restaurant by Donald L. at InsiderPages
Contributor
October 15, 2008
One of the top restaurants in Portland. They have a great cozy little bar right next to the restaurant. Their food is always very good. The portions are modest, but the preparation that goes into every meal is unbeatable. One of the better restaurant and hotel combinations around.
Excellent
by IndigoFenix
September 15, 2008
I've dined at the Heathman for a few years now. The food is always excellent. Seating is always prompt (with reservation of course). Service always attentive.
A restaurant won't get my business for years unless they:
1. Have great service
2. Prepare food as well or better than I do at home
3. Have pricing which adequately reflects what they're serving
- Pros: fantastic food, drinks and service
- Cons: pricy depending on how much you drink!
