Departure Restaurant and Lounge

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   karmaria

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall2food1service2ambience1

   Overall the place isn't worth the money. The pork belly was overcooked. The crunchy crab roll had no flavor profile that was worth 20 dollars.
   

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   TheGoodWitch

   Portland

   23 reviews

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   4.0

   23 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   The food is great and the service is always impeccable. I love being able to look at the Willamette River. However, you do not go to The Departure without expecting to spend a lot of money. The food is terrific, but over priced. However, we still visit The Departure at least once or twice a year.
   

   Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded todayThank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review, TheGoodWitch! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience. We will pass along your feedback and positive comments to our team. We hope to see you again soon!
   

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   DanielR

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall1food2service3ambience4

   Went there specifically to sit outside on the patio but it was closed because they were under staffed. Oysters were kind of small and lame also.
   

   Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded 2 days agoThank you for taking the time to write a review, Daniel. I apologize that we could not accommodate your outdoor seating request due to staffing, but I hope you will join us in the future for the beautiful views. In regards to your feelings on the oyster, please note that we change them frequently with locally sourced farmers in the Or./Wa. area. Hopefully, your next visit will have a more acceptable oyster and some outdoor views. All the best, Your Friends at Departure
   

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   PatrickP

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Staff was efficient yet attentive. Food quality was great, portions and quality fall in fairly with pricing. Felt a little more casual than I was expecting but was still quiet and intimate enough for a special date.
   

   Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded 4 days agoThank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review, PatrickP! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience. We will pass along your feedback and positive comments to our team. We hope to see you again soon!
   

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   HeatherC

   Portland

   5 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   5 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   overall4food3service3ambience4

   Was excited to return to Departure after their remodel/refresh. The vibe is still fun, but attention to detail lacking. The food is not what it used to be. Still decent, but not the quality it once had and not worth the very high prices. Service was also very slow; had to ask multiple times for utensils and to order drinks. When shown to our table, there was food that had been spilled on the floor still under our table. When we brought it to the manager’s attention, he did apologize and immediately took care of it. Everyone was very nice, but not the level of service or food to command the high prices. Disappointing.
   

   Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded 2 days agoDear Heather, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of Departure. We're sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your experience. We strive to provide an exceptional dining experience for all of our guests, and we're disappointed to hear that we didn't meet your expectations. We've recently made some changes to our menu and service, and we're still working out some of the kinks. We appreciate your feedback, and we'll use it to make improvements. We're also sorry to hear that you had to wait for utensils and drinks. We'll work on improving our service so that our guests don't have to wait long for anything. We're glad to hear that the manager apologized for the food that had been spilled on the floor. We appreciate your business, and we hope you'll give us another chance. We're confident that you'll have a much better experience next time. Sincerely, The Departure Team
   

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   JimA

   New England

   2 reviews

   3.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall3food3service4ambience2

   They need to up the quality of the food. While the scallops were done just right, the shrimp was way over cooked. The same is true for the octopus. The oysters were great. The spicy tuna poke roles leaves much to be desired. I was nearly finished with the roles when I realized that there was tuna poke in the center. We were seated within some type of semi-enclosure behind the bar. The semi-enclosure amplified the noise and it was very difficult to hear the couple seated across from us. We have been here before and had a very good evening. It was during the pandemic so maybe less people allowed the chef to focus more on the food and the ambient noise level was lower. I would recommend the restaurant with some trepidation based on our first visit.
   

   Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded 4 days agoThank you JimA for your feedback regarding your recent visit with us! I will pass along your positive remarks to our staff as well as work with them to ensure your next experience is 5-Star worthy!
   

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   OdessaC

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   A fun adventure with a group of friends trying new cuisine - love the 3 course meal option and service was great.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service4ambience5

   Vegan options were a hit!
   

   Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded 2 days agoThank you so much for taking the time to leave this 5-Star review! We appreciate you choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Portland

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Perfect dinner experience, with knowledgeable staff about drink pairings
   

   Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded 4 days agoThank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience. We will pass along your feedback and positive comments to our team. We hope to see you again soon!
   

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    TandT

    Nashville

    56 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    56 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Departure's has been a wonderful place to have dinner for many years and we have had several of our company holiday parties there that were a huge hit! View is amazing, food is great and our service was charming!
    

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded 2 days agoThank you for the glowing review! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining experience was with us. Thanks for choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service2ambience5

    Ambience is great. View is great. Food is great. Service not so much. Our server was nice but we waited for her to come back every step of the way and several mistakes were made. May be understaffed. Could be a great experience, if the service was better.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was breath taking. Need more options of food for people that don’t eat meat.
    

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on May 16, 2023Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience. We will pass along your feedback and positive comments to our team. We hope to see you again soon!
    

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    Paula

    Portland

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3

    Service was good, food was tasty. Portions were not large, wine pairings were uninspired. Design seemed to be inspired by airports; rest rooms were unfortunately accurate representations of airport ones (though I was amused that they even had PDX’s iconic green double-flush handles!) Noisy and crowded; vibe was more cool, less luxury.
    

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on May 17, 2023Thank you for the feedback regarding your experience. While we always strive for a 5-Star experience, we can understand and respect your opinion. I'll share your feedback and comments with the team so that we can continue to strive for a better experience in the future.
    

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    aarons

    Tucson

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience4

    Was the second time coming here and we love the environment and the service. The "Wagu" steak did not taste anything authentic and is definitely not worth $85! I have had Top sirloin that was more tender and had better flavor. All in all it is a good experience but way overpriced.
    

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on May 16, 2023Thank you aarons for your feedback regarding your recent visit with us! I will pass along your positive remarks to our staff as well as work with them to ensure your next experience is 5-Star worthy! If there is anything else we can do to assist you, please feel free to reach out to us directly at INSERT RESTAURANT EMAIL.
    

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    RealtorQueen

    Sacramento

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I will definitely come back the food was So tasty and flavorful. The service was good, the drinks were delicious. The lobster roll was my favorite! Prices were fair! I think I found one of my favorite restaurants in Portland.
    

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    ChefGeoff

    Portland

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    We had a wonderful night as the food was creative and well prepared. Our server was friendly and attentive, but stumbled over some of the menu items. Worthy of note, the bill came to $640.00 for a party of five, with no wine and only three cocktails, bring your wallet... The low point of the evening was being charged $39.00 for valet parking by the hotel in which it is located for the roughly two hours that we dined.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great selection of food and alcohol ! Loved the ambience !! Excellent service 😊
    

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on May 13, 2023Thank you for the glowing review! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining experience was with us. Thanks for choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
    

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    Jasmine

    Portland

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing experience. Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. I had an amazing vegan course and my husband who is not vegan had an equally great meal. He especially loved the Japanese Wagyu.
    

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on May 13, 2023Thank you for the glowing review! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining experience was with us. Thanks for choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
    

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    DanV

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Jacob was a great server. Drinks were awesome. Food was really good.
    

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on May 13, 2023Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this 5-Star review, DanV! We appreciate you choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
    

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    ChrisS

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Service was fantastic from beginning to end. Apps and deserts were fantastic. Entrees were hit and miss. Buns had too much meat. Halibut was too much miso. Lamb was great.
    

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on May 11, 2023Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review, Chris! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience. We will pass along your feedback and positive comments to our team. We hope to see you again soon!
    

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    KellyH

    San Francisco

    26 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3

    Tasted four dishes. Flavors and textures unbalanced. Too much spice on the noodles. Beef prepared underdone. Fried rice was greasy.
    

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    Intrepid

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Departure has reopened and does not fail to deliver! Great experience for our group of six. Still amazing, eclectic, memorable food and drinks and outstanding service. Don't miss this Portland iconic restaurant!
    

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on May 8, 2023Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this 5-Star review, Intrepid! We appreciate you choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!
    

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    Kello

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Very good, very cool/nice staff. Especially the food runners
    

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on May 3, 2023Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review, Kello! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience. We will pass along your feedback and positive comments to our team. We hope to see you again soon!
    

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    Jearbear

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    For their soft reopening following renovations it was beyond amazing. The food was every bit if not more delicious then before. The service was probably the cherry on top of the entire evening, polite and warm while utterly professional. The only negative was the number of loud very young children present, but can't fault the restaurant for that. Already making reservations for another amazing experience
    

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on May 2, 2023Thank you for the glowing review! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining experience was with us. We've worked hard to get ready during the soft opening and appreciate your noticing. Thanks for choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
    

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    Jimmy

    Portland

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a phenomenal experience at Departure. We started our evening on their rooftop patio bar (15 stories up!) and told the bartenders to take us on a journey through their cocktail program. Every drink they made us (some were on the menu, some weren't) was amazing. After dinner (which was superb), we returned to the rooftop to continue our sampling. Round 2 was just as good. Overall, (dinner and drinks) were a 10/10. Will absolutely return… can't wait to go back.
    

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on May 12, 2023Thank you for the glowing review! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining experience was with us. Thanks for choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
    

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    Fondants

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall3food3service1ambience4

    Not at all impressed with our visit to Departure. The food, for the price, was mediocre. The service was awful- we were there over 2 hours and it wasn’t “slammed” by any means. The only saving grace is the view.
    

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on May 1, 2023Thank you very much for the feedback. I have messaged you on your Yelp account for more information on the experience. We are looking forward to hearing back from you soon.
    

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    Jennifer

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Definitely need to make reservations while you can! This place is so amazing. The drinks are fabulous and the view out-of-this-world (Star Trek reference). The staff round out a positively perfect experience. They are bright, cheery and knowledgable.
    

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on May 1, 2023Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review, Jennifer! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience. We will pass along your feedback and positive comments to our team. We hope to see you again soon!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Anchorage

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of the best experiences we’ve had in portland. Amazing views. Great food. The sake was amazing.
    

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on April 17, 2023Thank you very much for the feedback! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed this trip, and we look forward to having you back soon.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Billy the manager is wonderful as well as Jason our waiter, love both of them! The food was just as delicious as I remember it and I loved all the new options, thanks again for another wonderful night out! 💕
    

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on April 17, 2023Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience. We will pass along your feedback and positive comments to our team. We hope to see you again soon!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall2food1service4ambience4

    Drinks were good. Food was nothing to write home about. It actually was extremely disappointing for this price point.
    

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    ElvyH

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall3food2service5ambience4

    Comparing to previous visited, the food was not too good this time, but the service were always great.
    

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    AliciaH

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I made this reservation for my daughter's 21st birthday and Departure did not disappoint. Wonderful food, service and special birthday attention! Thank you!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience5

    Little overpriced. Even though the menu is "Asian Fusion", they need to get an Asian Chef and really put the "Asian" flavors. The sushi was above average. The wine/sake pairings was below average although one of the sakes was decent. Beware the supplemental charges on the "prix fixe" dinner.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    37 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Departure is always on point from the food to your service..
    

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    Darius

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The duck dinner is always great. We also had some amazing sashimi as well as a tempura fried lobster roll, that was extremely delicious. It was very fried chicken inspired.
    

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    DougF

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience1

    This year's Duck dinner was the best to date! Our server Jessica went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. We requested the outdoor seating due to Covid/Flu concerns, but it was way too cold and windy on the patio. An additional portable heater was needed for our table. The Gin Cocktail as well as the Redemption Old Fashioned were amazing!
    

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    Laura

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great experience with awesome food and friendly waitress!!
    

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    IngridD

    Fort Lauderdale

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing service! The cheesecake was incredible!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Birthday dinner was amazing..
    

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    KKpdx

    Portland

    28 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The duck experience is amazing!!!
    

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