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   Barb

   Seattle

   11 reviews

   3.0

   11 reviews

   Dined on February 19, 2023

   overall3food4service2ambience2

   Didn’t get the table we reserved, matter of fact really did take our reservations at all. Table had not been sanitized, which is really sad for how slow it was. The food was good but not worth trouble to go out of our way for it.

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2. AK

   AlexK

   Los Angeles

   9 reviews

   vip
   1.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on February 8, 2023

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   Awful place. Waitress was rude. Zero love and just a lack of care altogether. Poured out own coffee as waitress was nowhere to be seen. Food was cold. Just terrible.

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3. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on January 1, 2023

   overall1food1service1ambience3

   restaurant was understaffed, this is okay and understandable. however, it did take a VERY long time to get our food despite not many people being in the restaurant. after almost 45 minutes we got our entrees (originally wanted steak, they were out of steak) and never received our appetizers, when we asked they said that they were out of the mushrooms (we were never told this), we also ordered a charcuterie board that never came, this was compensated but looked was very cheap looking as if you went to the store and cut cheese and threw it on a plate (also the “cracker” was toasted white bread lol). the restaurant was very apologetic and compensated drinks and the apps, but it was just a very bad and laughable experience overall.

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4. CM

   CMG27

   Portland

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 27, 2022

   overall1food1service1ambience1

   We have dietary/allergy challenges in our family so checked the menu online to find upon arrival their actual menu is NOTHING like what they say it is online. In addition, the service was terrible. Our server was rude and inattentive hanging out on his phone almost the whole time we were there. Very disappointing experience!

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   Wino

   Grand Rapids

   119 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   119 reviews

   Dined on November 13, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Great spot, would do it again

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6. TC

   TooCritical

   Dallas

   7 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on October 15, 2022

   overall2food4service3ambience2

   Reservations didn’t seem necessary and staff were apprehensive to take any menu modifications to ‘Chef’ in fear of upsetting them. Unsure if ‘restaurant’ would accommodate any food allergies or dietary needs. Overall, food was okay, nothing spectacular. Waitress was pleasant and as accommodating as she could be due to ‘Chef.’

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   Andi

   West Palm Beach

   22 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   22 reviews

   Dined on September 23, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Party could not believe we were going inside a hotel but this place did not disappoint! It had everything we needed to hear conversations ( until a noisy party of 4 came in), agree with others on the cheese plate although could use more crostini , all our meals were well presented but most of all delicious. Wedge salad , shrimp fettuccini, steak, and tomato soup grilled cheese was a hit! Waiter was attentive and when/if I return to Portland will definitely go back.

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8. BW

   BeckyW

   Portland

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on July 23, 2022

   overall4food5service5ambience4

   We didn’t really need a reservation to eat here at 5:30 on a Friday..the place was surprisingly empty. As a result, our service was stellar- staff were friendly and attentive. The food was delicious and reasonably priced compared to the rather small cocktails. Definitely order the cheese plate- the selection of different types is generous so be warned it’s like a meal in itself!!

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9. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Portland

   4 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on July 17, 2022

   overall4food4service5ambience4

   Hotel restaurant, decent food, awesomely friendly service. We were locals and we’ll be back.

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    MarinaS

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    Good food and amazing service.

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11. AJ

    AimeeJ

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 7, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience2

    Burgers were way overcooked but chicken was raw

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    p1234

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on May 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    What a broth of fresh air! Gluten free and vegetarian options were delicious. Service friendly and efficient. Located in an area where there are not many breakfast options on weekends.

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13. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Wilmington

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a lovely Easter breakfast. The food was delicious; the veggies and fruit were super fresh, and the salmon bagel was perfect. Our service was friendly and efficient. Would definitely come back.

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14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic food, clean nice atmosphere, very good service, great cocktails.

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15. R

    Ruby

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2020

    overall3food2service2ambience3

    appetizer was cold, risotto was under cooked, servers were very nice, but slow and courses came out before previous course had been cleared. Probably best for drinks and snacks, rather than a full meal.

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16. TJ

    TiffaniJ

    Portland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 7, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Really enjoyed my experience at Craft PDX. Friendly staff and fun atmosphere.

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17. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Doing a birthday dinner celebration for my mother. While she has passed... I still do a birthday dinner every March 4th for her and was so happy with my experience here at CraftPDX!!

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18. DO

    DonnielleO

    Portland

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2020

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    They had a table ready for our reservation it was the only reservation they had on that Tues. night. They seemed a bit put off when we chose another table. We really enjoyed the dining month menu selections. We had the mushroom puff pastry for the first course. Then the Elk risotto which smelled and tasted like the best stew I have ever had. For desert we had a lemon custard thing. It was a wonderful finishing treat. Over all it was a nice experience.

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19. RA

    RachelA

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 28, 2020

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had the most amazing time at Craft PDX! We went down to celebrate my sister's birthday over the weekend and were delighted by our experience. It ended up being one of the best moments of the trip! Our waitress was incredible, efficient, kind, and so generous. She gave my sister a free birthday drink as well as a dessert. I wish I could remember her name because she deserves a raise! The food and atmosphere were also incredible for a low price point. I would definitely recommend it and will be going back!

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20. RR

    RebeccaR

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    There’s not a lot of ambience in this restaurant located in the lobby of the Hi Lo hotel. However, the service was very good. We liked the majority of the things we tried. The brisket hash, in particular, was delicious. The gingerbread pancakes were a bit of a disappointment. There was no discernible gingerbread flavor, although the texture of the pancakes was great. It also seemed like the wait for a food was very long, despite the restaurant not being busy.

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21. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2020

    overall3food3service4ambience2

    Very loud due to drag show in adjacent room and open door. Our chicken had a large sharp piece of bone. Feels like a hotel diner.

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22. S

    Soosuu

    Portland

    15 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    We went there for a quick bite on our way home, best sandwich I have had for quite a while chicken breast on a fresh potato bun. Also had the tuna ceviche and a cheese plate which were all exceptional. I would say this is a little hidden gem of a place.

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23. CB

    ChristopherB

    Seattle

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2020

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    We ordered breakfast items. Greek Yogurt was plentiful in the one dish. The yogurt was fairly plain. Fruit on top was nice, however not washed recently. The home Meade granola was good. Would have preferred the granola not include dried cherries as there is fresh fruit present on the yogurt. Ended up ordering and using jam to mix in with the Greek yogurt to add some sweetness and cut down on the thick texture. Tea was good. Fairly basic, not loose leaf but a tea bag in a tea pot. Tea pot is aesthetically pleasing but when poured it went all over the table. Recommend getting different tea pots and actually using them prior to giving to table service. Wait staff was on point. They kept things coming although we were asked the same questions on multiple occasions. We would likely go back, although the menu was fairly limited to some basics.

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24. MW

    MartinW

    New Orleans

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2020

    overall3food3service2ambience1

    There was little point in using OpenTable to make a reservation. When we turned up they had no idea there was a reservation and didn’t have a table set up for us. When it was set up it was cramped and one of the chairs was wet. The music was very loud, it was very hard to hear across the table. Food was reasonable.

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25. NA

    NutanA

    Portland

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2020

    overall3food3service4ambience4

    We went for breakfast on a Sunday. The restaurant was mostly empty. Service was very good. Food was good though not exceptional. Even though it was 8:30 in the morning they had already run out of hollandaise sauce which we found puzzling since we wanted to order eggs benedict. The server and cook were very helpful and accomodating though and happily substitued other things we suggested for the sauce.

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26. C

    Cold

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2020

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    Our server, Jackie, was fabulous! I'd go back just to see her again. She really was sweeter and more accommodating than I'd ever expect. And we were there on New Year's Eve! The food was great, and ambiance was lovely. The only negative would be the pricing was a bit steep.

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27. z

    zenviking

    Phoenix

    53 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We were staying at the hotel for a few days over the holidays. Breakfast was yummy and well-prepared every AM. Service was friendly and attentive.

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28. CC

    ClaireC

    New York Area

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious meal with attentive servicw

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    7 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2019

    overall2food1service4ambience3

    The nicoise salad I had was missing most of the key ingredients listed in the menu and the runa was cooked well rather than being seared. While the restaurant was nearly empty we were still sat next to the only other table of guests. The fire alarm went off a dozen times during our meal and they didn’t apologize or even come over to reassure us.

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30. JK

    JoanK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Started with specialty cocktails...looked and tasted terrific...Margarita made with fresh blackberries (seasonal). Party of six for dinner, (including Portland “foodies”) everyone happy with their selections. Delicious house made sausage in the shrimp and sausage Po Boy, another in our party added it to their Mac and cheese. The tuna Niçoise salad beautiful and tasty. House made desserts were a hit, try the strawberry-rhubarb cobbler...yum! Clean and modern establishment with a hip vibe.

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    latenitediner

    Portland

    37 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2019

    overall3food4service2ambience2

    Unexpectedly found us making dinner reservations at a hotel lobby. Very quiet, we were one of 2 tables. Server told us she’d been there only 2 weeks and was sweet, but a total beginner. Bar drinks were really good. Small menu, smaller wine list. Just not a spot I wanted for our big night out.

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32. JF

    JanF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    I've already recommended CRAFTpdx to others! My Portland Burger Week burger was clever and delicious (Caesar salad was a good counterpoint.) The room was packed, but it was easy to talk with my two tablemates; food arrived promptly; service (from multiple staff members) was attentive and friendly.

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33. MW

    MarkW

    Portland

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    the smoked brisket hash was an awfully big dish for breakfast. In fact, it was yummy on the next day for breakfast. I would highly recommend it.

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34. b

    bobbyjr

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 19, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience2

    Made the reservation for a business lunch on Open Table. Open Table sent me an email confirming and then sent a reminder the day before the date. When I arrived I discovered the restaurant no longer existed. Thanks a lot Open Table!

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35. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 15, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    The place is out of business. We showed up with 6 people with a confirmed reservation from open table and Surprise! No restaurant!

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36. JP

    JaredP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Food was amazing, absolutely outstanding and now what you'd expect from a Mexican restaurant. High end, contemporary with a flash of fusion. Smoked Brisket Burritos were out of this world.

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37. VT

    VirginiaT

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious Food,Great service, Excellent!!! Nice place

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38. MR

    MelissaR

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2019

    overall1food1service1ambience1

    We had a very disappointing experience at Alto Bajo. We had dinner reservations for 5:45pm. As we perused the menu, we noticed that happy hour ran until 6pm. My companion and I placed our drink orders immediately and received our drinks within the first 5 minutes of arriving - the drinks were kindly delivered by the bar tender. As soon as the drinks arrived we were ready to place our food order. However, the waitress kept bypassing our table. This is a very small establishment and although I tried to catch her eye several times, she didn't return to our table to take our food order for 15 minutes. As we were ready to order, we asked about happy hour and were told, "oh, sorry, happy hour just ended." It became clear at that point that she intentionally waited until happy hour was over to take our food order. Irritated, we asked for a few minutes to think about if we wanted food and asked that she give us a minute. That minute turned into another 15 minutes as she repeatedly bypassed our table several more times. At this point, all we wanted to do was leave. However, yet again, we couldn't get our waitresses attention. When she finally did return we asked for the check. When the check came, I realized that she had overcharged me $2 - charging me $14 for a $12 glass of cava. Almost an hour in, we had no food, had only gotten one drink each and had been overcharged even for that. This experience was so unnecessary and frustrating.

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39. SF

    SaraF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 30, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I love everything at Alto Bajo! Every meal I have ever had is delicious. The meats are juicy and tender, the margaritas are fresh, and I love the churros.

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40. JW

    JamesW

    Portland

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2019

    overall3food4service4ambience1

    Very good food. Not the best Mexican I have ever had, but very good and quite reasonably priced. The menu choices are very limited. Not necessarily a problem, but something to keep in mind if that is important to you. The service was friendly, but the food came out way too quickly. We had our main dish well before we were done with our appetizers. The server just kept piling additional plates on our (too) small table. In the unlikely event I ever went back for dinner (see below) I would be very clear with the server about the pacing of the meal. The big problem with the restaurant is the setting. The dining room is not just adjacent to the bar, it is essentially IN the bar. And the bar/dining room has very bad acoustics. Our table was near the far end of the room but the actual bar was still only about 25 feet away, and with basketball games on the TVs over the bar it was very, very noisy. Basically it had all the ambiance of a sports bar that evening. It was difficult to carry on a conversation with my wife. Also, the dining room is on the ground floor next to a busy street with large windows looking out. It made for a nice lighted space on an early spring evening, but the non-stop traffic of homeless people walking past the window was unpleasant. We were aware the hotel is in a part of town that is frequented by the homeless, which is something we are used to as Portlanders, and that was not a factor in our decision to spend the night there. But having that experience as part of a romantic dinner was not ideal. With that said it looks like a fun bar. I might go back to the bar for drinks and small plates for happy hour with friends. But never for a nice dinner out.

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