The Heathman Restaurant - Permanently Closed

The Heathman Restaurant - Permanently Closed reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

1. RD

   RobertD VIP

   Portland4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on March 27, 2016

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   While we've been to the Heathman several times in the past, we left on this occasion upon hearing that the restaurant was serving rabbit on their menu. We found that inappropriate, not only because it's seems odd to serve rabbit on Easter, but more importantly because we have two adorable pet bunnies and we do not want to patronize restaurants that serve rabbit. Rabbits are extremely popular pets. We cannot imagine eating pets.
   

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   De137e

   Portland21 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 27, 2016

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Nothing special for a special day. Wait person wasn't that busy be we seemed to be an afterthought. We had brunch but was told we were registered for the buffet, but that was ok except there was no feeling of Special for the holiday. Couple of restaurants do a much better job.
   

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   Mims

   Portland9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 26, 2016

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Absolutely wonderful. Everything I tried was delicious. The lamb was incredible, as was the pork chop. The creme brulee was to die for. Sad to see recurrent location closing but excited to see what they have in storage later this year!
   

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   Diane

   Portland12 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 24, 2016

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Ate here before a concert at Schnitzer which is next door. The food was delicious and the presentation beautiful. We had more than enough time to enjoy our dinner before the show.
   

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   Lilly4439

   Portland5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 22, 2016

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a quick lunch of house salad and risotto at The Heathman Restaurant. Sad to see that it will be changing hands/closing but was delighted to try it now.
   

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   grandma VIP

   Portland12 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 21, 2016

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Incredibly overpriced--both the food and the wine. Food was good but not gourmet and for that price, we expected gourmet!
   

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   catk

   Portland26 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 20, 2016

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We enjoyed the Dining Month menu. In particular, the stuffed rabbit was wonderful and not something I would make at home. The 'regular' menu is quite expensive, and we would not normally go here for dinner. It was nice to be able to enjoy the restaurant through the dining month program. The only downside is that the dining month menu has no choices within courses. Many restaurants give you a choice of two or more options for each course. If you don't like what is included and you don't want to spend a small fortune, you are SOL. I ordered the wine pairing for the menu ($15). The Chardonnay was fine. The red, I don't recall the variety, was quite unique and memorable. Worth trying.
   

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   Grouch1

   Portland127 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on March 20, 2016

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Sadly our last visit prior to their pending move. Fishermen's Stew and Chicken dishes hit their mark. We look forward to finding them in their new (as yet undisclosed) location.
   

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   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Portland8 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 18, 2016

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We were surprised to learn that Heathman Restaurant had a vegan tasting menu, but decided to give it a try. Not only were all 6 courses a visual treat, but they were distinctively different in texture, flavor, and style. Not only that, but the meal was nutritionally complete with ample protein! Chef Matthew even came out to ask how we liked our dinner, which was an added treat. We loved our experience, but are sad to learn that Heathman Restaurant is closing. Too bad we found out about this gem too late.
   

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    Eileen

    Portland14 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 13, 2016

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3

    Unfortunately, this restaurant with the current management and chef, is closing at the end of this March. We have often eaten wonderful small dinners and teas in the tea room with it lovely fireplace and comfy chairs. And adored the affordable wonderful food. This week we dined during dining month and chose the prix fixe dinner, with wine accompaniment, no regrets. The delicate first taste was minute but was presented as an amuse bouche and it was amusingly tongue lovely. My husband wished it was the appetizer, but then loved the salad of a variety of small tastes of smoked and brined seafoods. Delish. And so was the main course, rolls of rabbit in a wonderful sauce and chewy bites of button mushrooms. And a generous and tasty dessert, good coffee. The wine pours were not generous but interesting and of course, well matched to dinner. Nonetheless, I think if I went again, I would rather select my own glass of wine. Service was gracious, and to my delight, gave us plenty of time for each course, there was no pressure to hurry through and out. I liked the leisure, AND there was no loud music and raucous conversants so we could HEAR EACH OTHER, a rare treat in Portland. If you want a delightful dinner during this 2016 dining month, and before Heathman closes the doors of this restaurant, make a reservation.
    

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