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   TayTay

   Portland

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   overall4food5service4ambience4

   Bday dinner was great fun with delicious food!

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   BobK

   Tahoe

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Our dinner at Quaintrelle was one of the finest restaurant experiences ever. With both tasting menus and ala carte selections on offer, we were somewhat at a loss. Our server immediately sensed this and unerringly guided us to exactly what we wanted. We have no adequate words to describe the quality, taste and creativity of the food. Service was pitch perfect. What a fantastic evening.

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   2die4nanandali

   Chicago

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   overall5food4service5ambience5

   Great atmosphere and service. Food was imaginative and creative. There could have been more menu options.

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   DPortnoy

   New York Area

   18 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   18 reviews

   Dined on September 29, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Quaintrelle squares the circle as a destination neighborhood restaurant: local in spirit, cosmopolitan in excellence, with super-fresh, seasonal ingredients treated to cutting-edge preparations. I can't think of another place where I could have had a paper-thin slice of raw tuna with Vietnamese condiments, perfectly cooked cavatelli with a sauce that included nectarines, and an intense, meaty aged duck breast in one tasting. The "sexy cheese" was a hilarious punchline to a joke I didn't even know was being told: I don't want to spoil it; it needs to be tasted to be believed. The cocktails were serious, eye-opening, and delicious. The service was unimpeachable.

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   kaths

   Portland

   8 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on September 26, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Lovely venue with great service and impeccable food!

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 23, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   Quite lovely. Will be back again!

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   DinePwr

   Grand Rapids

   58 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   58 reviews

   Dined on September 23, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   This was the most expensive culinary adventure of my life. It was also the most fun, enjoyable evening of fantastic food, learning and tasting of my life. We expected 5 courses an were talked into 10, but everything was phenomenal. We took the offered pairing and were very glad. Each course was flavorful and experiential. The chef is truly a master in blending flavors and textures. The service was phenomenal. Nick especially did a great job explaining things to us. If anything, a few of the courses were larger than they needed to be. All said this was a very memorable experience.

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   Davey

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 22, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Interesting, beautiful, and delicious food served with attention and care.

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   Megan

   Portland

   14 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on September 19, 2022

   overall5food5service5ambience4

   We had the seven course tasting menu with the accompanying wines. It was absolutely sensational. The service was impeccable. We had a great time.

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    EndoftheStream

    Portland

    63 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    63 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    Limited time will limit this review to a synopsis. The three of us had the 9 course chef's tasting menu for dinner. The pork belly lettuce wrap was outstanding, very tender, flavorful; best dish of the night. Wife loved the oysters, very nicely spiced. Son and I not big oyster fans; ate one each. Agreed spice was nice but, oysters. Focacia bread as a between course filler was excellent. The divers scallop dish was another with excellent flavor, though only one large scallop was not enough. At least two would have been okay. The cerviche was good, though nothing far out of the ordinary. The thin sliced tuna dish and tomato dish was in need of slightly more intensity in the tastes surrounding the tuna, but well prepared otherwise. The Duck dish was very nice, with a smoky flavor that son and I thought was unmistakable, though wife didn't taste the smokiness. The pasta dish was heavy and greatly overly spiced; buried the flavor of the cheese and pasta though the sliced cherries came through with some effort. The multi-source melon balls with a delicate flan-like centerpiece was colorful, but lacked sufficient flavor intensity. The service was excellent. Out primary waiter was very knowledgeable about each dish, preparation, components, etc. The facility itself is OK, especially if you want to sit outdoors well distanced from other groups. We have dined out many many times, including many fine dining restaurants in the Bay Area, over the last 40 years. The food here was all acceptable, good or in several cases excellent. I think it is, as yet, too uneven through the course of a tasting menu to earn a Bib Gourmand listing, and the price for 3 with 20% tip was $736 - a price appropriate for a Michelin star or two. So value to price ratio was not favorable. Until changes are made to improve that ratio, we are not likely to go here again though we wish them well as they develop. We recommend, but suggest ordering a la carte.

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful from start to finish! Always enjoy our experience here!

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    Lesa

    Portland

    39 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on September 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This is the second time I have dined at Quaintrelle. Just as impressive as the first time! Yes, it is pricey ($320 for two before tip) but the experience is bar none. At the end of our 5 course pre-fixe meal, my dining companion and I decided to split a cocktail. Fully expected to receive one drink, but in Quaintrelle's customer-centric model, we each received half a cocktail (and each was fully garnished just as a full one would have been). I was blown away!! Plan to return to enjoy this wonderful restaurant again and again and again!!!!!!!

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    LaurenS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had an incredible meal, the wine was fantastic and the service was great too. Best meal I’ve had in Portland in at least a few years. I’ll definitely be back!

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    LeanneM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The best restaurant I've ever been to. The food is unreal- fresh, flavourful, and unique. The ambience was incredible and the service was very warm.

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    Kathryn

    Portland

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful garden surrounded by bamboo forest. The food was so fresh and creative. A special evening. We are recommending this to friends.

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    PattiJ

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience3

    We ordered the 7-course tasting with wine pairing. The food was good but not out of this world good. I hardly call the sorbet for palate cleansing a "course." The bummer was the wine pairings. The wines are not known and they have NO cabernets on the menu. Two of the wines were simply undrinkable. For $250 for the wine pairings, I could have gotten a couple of high end bottles of wine. It was not a good value, and the wines are low end wines from unknown regions.

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    KaraB

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fabulous meal; everything was cooked perfectly. The cocktails were great, too.

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    Happytrails

    Portland

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Nice experience just pricey on the food.

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    Crocodilian

    Seattle

    26 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    26 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Wonderful tasting meal with very well paired and creatively chosen wines. Had previously dined at their prior location on Mississippi - that was also excellent, but it feels like the Clinton location has given the chef and team the latitude for a boost into a more formal experience. Now sits next to Le Pigeon as best in the city ( and more comfortable) - definitely will return. Only thing i didn’t like so much were the high top tables - fine for drinks and a snack, but a bit uncomfortable for a long sit down dinner. Outdoor space is beautiful and quiet, definitely a place to be when the weather permits

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20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience5

    Ordered the 7 course tasting menu and 3 of the same course came out. Could over hear the staff saying they ran out of ingredients. Paid $400 for the tasting menu and waited 30 minutes between each meal. Would not recommend this place. At least not the tasting menu.

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    Tito

    Caribbean

    15 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on September 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Our best meal in Portland by far. Creative, well-executed dishes from start to finish. We are a la carte, not the tasting menu, and were very pleased. Sat under the canopy outdoors.

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22. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall1food1service5ambience2

    They didn’t have enough plates to complete a tasting menu despite advertising as such

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    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food, super friendly and competent service. We will be back soon.

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    MelissaK

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful, seasonal, delicious food and attentive service make this an outstanding date night spot.

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    JoshB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    A wonderful experience. My wife and I went there for our anniversary. The chef's tasting menu was incredible. One of the best meals we've ever had. Wonderful service and such a beautiful space.

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    Yestherearethree

    Portland

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2022

    overall3food4service2ambience4

    we got the 5 course prix fixe w the caviar add-on, and I would say the food was quite tasty and inventive (but not spectacular), the service was pretty terrible. The people were pleasant enough, but there was a large party in the back and it was like everyone else didn't exit

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    HollyB

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Can't wait to go back! Food was delicious. Drinks were fun.

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    TylerS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We did the 5-course tasting menu and it was exceptional! Perfectly curated and extremely fresh. We heard the cocktails were worth trying and they blew us away. We would love to try the wine pairing with the tasting menu next time. We will definitely be back!

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29. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2022

    overall2food1service3ambience3

    The food was very poor

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    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 29, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5

    Food was good but lacked uniqueness and was over priced. We got the 7 course with the wine pairing.

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    MarkW

    Portland

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Anniversary

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    JPetra

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We so enjoyed the adventure of eating at your unique restaurant, from the fabulous welcome at the entrance to the many absolutely divine flavors in each serving to the professional yet warm service and splendid ambiance! One could taste the passion and love in every bite; we will be back for more! Thanks to the Chef and amazing staff for this unique dinning experience. Jheri and Jeff

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    OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall1food4service1ambience2

    For my birthday and as a foodie, this was absolutely the worst restaurant experience I have ever had in my lifetime. Terrible, standoffish service. Very little communication across their wait staff and cook team. Took over an hour for them to essentially give our table 2 pieces of toast and a salad. Had we not said something multiple times, we would have not gotten any of our proteins until the very end of the $105/person, 5 course tasting menu. Each individual item we had received on the menu would have only been $8-16. Instead of traditionally listing off each item on the menu, Quaintrelle likes to “keep their guests guessing” - seems like this is an easy way for them to select lower priced dishes to increase their margins. Additionally, I had called prior to ask for substitutions due to a seafood allergy, which they said they were happy to accommodate. When we arrived, I had mentioned this to our waiter again twice. Guess what? I was served seafood on our 3rd course, which was taken back for the salad mentioned above. Pretty outrageous for a fine dining experience with fine dining prices. Our table got up and left. Will definitely be speaking to this experience at Eater PDX.

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    Stylishone

    Los Angeles

    36 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience4

    Excellent food and friendly service However the recommended tasting menu was not well sequenced. More than 30 minutes between courses ruins the overall experience.

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    LLLL

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 27, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5

    MOST of the servers were great! Wine pairings left a little to be desired. Would go back to try other items on the menu. Champagne was great!

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36. TK

    TylerK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    My wife and I had a very pleasant visit to Quaintrelle on 8/24 for our wedding anniversary. The food, as always, was superb. But what really enhanced our visit was our server. I wish I had her name to include here but she has curly hair and glasses. Her service was phenomenal, on top of service, not intrusive but there when you needed her and was funny/joking at all the right times which added some great laughs that really added to our experience. Keep her around. Until next time. Thanks.

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    Yuli

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Definetly a foody destination in portland , always inventive wonderfully balanced dishes , always something new and exciting to taste. Very good whine list . Extremely knowledgeable staff and professional service.

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    Julie

    Portland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Gorgeous and fabulous food. Service is excellent from the moment you’re greeted at the door. Lovely patio…the best!

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    HaleiwaFlyer

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I would highly recommend to anyone visiting Portland! All dishes were well balanced, and we originally got the 7 course. After having the first 3 courses, we changed to the 12 course, as everything was delicious. The flavor profile competes with Michelin star restaurants in Paris.

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    JanieM

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    One of the best restaurants myself and my husband have ever been to. Every dish was very well thought out. So many flavors coming together in the perfect way. SO happy this restaurant exists in my home town!

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