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Name: Besaw's
Address: 1545 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR, United States, 97209
Telephone: (503) 228-2619
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

Besaw's

4.4 (455)

$30 and under

Northwest

1545 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

A Portland institution since 1903, Besaw’s has reopened its doors two blocks from its original locale, reintroducing its blend of contemporary Pacific Northwest cuisine and impeccable service standards. The new location offers gorgeous custom wallpaper (an homage to their old garden) and timeless design (you'll also quietly appreciate the sound-absorbing panels hidden behind the pressed tin ceiling tiles.) Serving classic dishes from meatloaf to perfectly cooked roasts, and using the best products from local farmers - Executive Chef Dustin Clark (formally of Wildwood) and his team consistently delight and impress the palate. Besaw's IS bona fide comfort food and a proud staple of the dining scene in Portland.

With our sister bar, The Solo Club, next door and shared delightful patio space, we accept reservations for parties of 1 to 400!

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Northwest, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(503) 228-2619
Website
http://www.besaws.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Dustin Clark
Catering
We offer off-site catering! Please email: contact@besaws.com
Private party facilities
A Portland institution since 1903, Besaw’s has reopened its doors two blocks from its original locale, reintroducing its blend of contemporary Pacific Northwest cuisine and impeccable service standards. Please contact us for more information about our special event options!

Location
1545 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Neighborhood
North Portland
Cross street
NW Raleigh Street
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Featured in

House Parker Rolls
honey - or - cultured butter
- each$2.00
- 3 For$5.00
Pan-Roasted Mussels*$13.00
hard cider, squash butter, garlic toast
Fromage à Trois$15.00
rotating selection of craft cheeses, mostarda, preserves, semolina cracker
Butcher's Choice$15.00
cured meats, pickles, olives, crostini
Seasonal Pizza$16.00

Specialties

Hanger Steak**$21.00
farro, chanterelles, parmesan, calabrian oil
Redbanded Rockfish$22.00
chowder, 'old bay croutons, béarnaise
Fall Vegetable Pastiche$16.00
caramelized brussels sprouts, confit sweet potatoes, crispy chickpeas, sweety peppers, quinoa, tahini
Braised Duck Leg$18.00
mole, sweet potatoes, slow-cooked greens
Pork Scallopini$16.00
bagna cauda shell beans, parmesan bread crumbs, chimichurri

Classics

The Meatloaf$18.00
smoked tomato sauce, pimento mashed potatoes, crispy onion rings
Roasted Chicken$22.00
butter poached potatoes, arugula, pickled peppers
San Marzano Lasagna$18.00
mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, caramelized broccoli, garlic toast
Besaw's Burger$15.00
black angus beef, house bun, french onion sauce, swiss, shaved lettuce, yellow mustard; fries

Sides

Sweet Potatoes$5.00
calabrian chiles, cumin
Delicata Squash$5.00
brown butter, balsamic, parmesan
Rainbow Carrots$5.00
spicy maple syrup, sage
Brussels Sprouts$5.00
fish sauce, toasted garlic
Mac & Cheese$7.00
brown butter breadcrumbs
Black Pepper French Fries*$6.00
aïoli - or - ketchup
Soup of the Day$7.00

What 455 people are saying

Besaw's reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.4Service
4.4Ambience
4.0Value

Noise • Moderate

455 Reviews

V
Victoria
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined on March 14, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always amazing service and incredible food!!! Thank you guys for continuing to be one of our favorite restaurants!
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CodyK
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We came in for Portland Dining Month and my wife and I each got separate things for each course. All six items were unique and delicious and I was impressed with the variety and execution.
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CAK924
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined on March 12, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Besaw's is a fantastic restaurant, great staff, awesome food!
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OpenTable Diner
Portland / Oregon3 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 11, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed the Portland Dining Month menu. I'm not usually a fan of radicchio, but enjoyed the salad I had.
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ThomasH
Portland / Oregon1 review
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice atmosphere, food and drinks arrived quickly.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland / Oregon7 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 8, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The desserts could have been better in terms of texture. The salad was really good and the chicken and waffles was alright but made better when we asked for hot sauce.
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htspdx VIP
Portland / Oregon33 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 7, 2020
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cool spot that was worth trying. The waitstaff was great. The food overall was quite good, though we felt it was slightly overpriced.
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Elaine
Portland / Oregon1 review
2.0
Dined on March 7, 2020
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Although I had really been looking forward to going to dinner here, I was quite disappointed in both the food and service for the money.
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MattW
Seattle / Eastern Washington11 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 7, 2020
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time at the "new" Besaws. I was a big fan of the old one. The experience and menu is different but still great and I will definitely return. One odd thing was our $8 starter salads were HUGE like an entree salad but then the 2 vegan entrees our table ordered were super tiny! I almost wonder if they ran out and split a full order in half! We were in a rush to see a movie so didn't complain. All the food was delicious!!
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LooneyFoodie
Minneapolis - St. Paul3 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 4, 2020
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We went for restaurant month and were not impressed. Our waitress was flighty and forgetful. The chicken and waffles were basic and limp, the beet salad and vegetable pastiche were lacking flavor, and the brownie was dry and crumbly. Overall, it was not the restaurant month outing we had hoped.
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1545 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Additional information

Cross street
NW Raleigh Street
Neighborhood
North Portland
Hours of operation
Brunch Daily 8:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Northwest, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dustin Clark
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.besaws.com/
Phone number
(503) 228-2619
Catering
We offer off-site catering! Please email: contact@besaws.com
Private party facilities
A Portland institution since 1903, Besaw’s has reopened its doors two blocks from its original locale, reintroducing its blend of contemporary Pacific Northwest cuisine and impeccable service standards. Please contact us for more information about our special event options!

Besaw's

About this restaurant

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Mixed Greens$8.00

Delicata Squash & Prosciutto$11.00

Salt & Pepper Squid*$12.00

Handmade Pasta$12.00

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House Parker Rolls

Pan-Roasted Mussels*$13.00

Fromage à Trois$15.00

Butcher's Choice$15.00

Seasonal Pizza$16.00

Specialties

Hanger Steak**$21.00

Redbanded Rockfish$22.00

Fall Vegetable Pastiche$16.00

Braised Duck Leg$18.00

Pork Scallopini$16.00

Classics

The Meatloaf$18.00

Roasted Chicken$22.00

San Marzano Lasagna$18.00

Besaw's Burger$15.00

Sides

Sweet Potatoes$5.00

Delicata Squash$5.00

Rainbow Carrots$5.00

Brussels Sprouts$5.00

Mac & Cheese$7.00

Black Pepper French Fries*$6.00

Soup of the Day$7.00

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