Portland City Grill Review

Classic place without pretension - mixed crowd - great views - really enjoyed the piano player who played traditional bits and funny bits (Backstreet Boys) - food was okay - great happy hour prices on drinks. Julika, our waitress, was the stand out - she put up with tons of questions from us (visiting/new to Portland), took our picture AND THEN wrote a list of her favorite places across town for us. Amazing.

A little expensive, but the view and atmosphere was great.

This is a great place to come and get a view of the city with great cocktails and decent food. Would have gotten 5 stars if they hadnt been on a late night menu when we showed up. I was really in the mood for sushi and had not eaten as much at the last tapas place because I had planned on eating here, but when we arrived they had just switched over to a late night menu which didnt have anything on it that I wanted. But the drinks were great, the view amazing and server was really good as well. So 4.5 stars! Maybe next time they will leave some sushi rolls on their late night menu...or the prawns...those are awesome!

Excellent food, reasonable prices (in the Bistro), beautiful views.

Happy hour drinks and appetizers are delicious. Bar was packed so drinks were a little slow but we were enjoying each other's company so it really wasn't an issue.

Beautiful restaurant. Delicious food and a BEAUTIFUL view of the city. Will definitely be returning!

The ambience was astounding given the tremendous view from the 30th floor. Along with the best view around we enjoyed the best cuisine we've experienced in Portland yet! Our waiter had impeccable timing and extensive knowledge of the menu items. We were very blessed with a fantastic evening

Great atmosphere, fantastic view, and delicious food. We enjoyed the piano player, our server was attentive, and the wagyu beef was absolutely delicious. My wife and I split the 18oz ribeye with asparagus and mashed potatoes. She had a caprisi salad and I had the ceasar. The malbec was a perfect pairing. We'll definitely be back.

Without a doubt, the best view in Portland. Make your reservation early to not be turned away at the door. This probably isn't the place you would think of to get great sushi, but we had a couple rolls as an appetizer and thought perhaps we had made a mistake in ordering anything off the main menu.

The lamb ribs were perfect and the service was adequate without being overbearing.

Drinks were awesome!!!! The view was amazing! But they do need to have more vegan options.

I would really give this place 3.5 stars if I could. The view is amazing, the sushi was the best I ever had, the drinks were made to perfection and they decorated our table for our anniversary. My disappointment comes from the steak and lobster, the main dish. Our steaks were mediocre at best. I have had a better steak at black Angus (Black Angus is amazing however a third of the price) my filet mignon tasted like a cheap $5 sirloin :( and my husband's steak, he had the rib eye was poorly executed too, the lobster was soft. A perfectly cooked lobster should be slightly firm. It was so soft we almost did not eat it. Those were the main dishes and on a $300 bill I expected to walk out of there completely wowed by the food. We might be back for the sushi, drinks and view however never the steaks and seafood which is crazy because this place is a grill this should be there best dishes.

Definitely somewhere to go for happy hour. Not in my price range for an average night of dinner though.

Great food and drinks, excellent views,, little expensive

Amazing view of the Portland city. I absolutely love coming here for happy hour. Nothing like sittingb30 floors up and drinking a beer. The food is adventurous but good.

incredible views and amazing crab cakes. great drinks too!

Amazing private dining room with excellent service!

Wow! What a view! The food and service were par excellent too!

Great place to dine at any time of the day or evening.

Went for Happy Hour. Good drinks great view. Good selection and seating was moderate. That is why only 3 stars.

Spendy but worth it. Nice they're open late too. Spectacular view.

The filet was perfect and the creme brulee well done. I don't even like salad and enjoyed that as well

The food here is great as are the drinks and the view

Great view and romantic atmosphere. My Buffalo trace Manhattan was really strong. Yay. Happy hr from 4-7 and 9 to close. You will love it.

My favorite place in portland. A must for dinner. Happy hour is boom

I went there with my friend Mohammed , I had a rib eye steak and he had New York sirloin, it was delicious with nice skyline view and the staff were very helpful and polite. We wait approximately for 20-25 mins for our order so not too long to wait.
Al thought this restaurant It's a little bit expensive this is what one expect with high class fancy restaurant such as this.
I highly recommend any one to visit to enjoy the food & the view.

Fancy, and affordable during happy hour only. Sick view from 35 stories up. tallest building in Portland as of this moment, but with as many cranes that are building, I wonder if that will last....

Loved the views. Menu was diverse. We had a sushi roll appetizer and the tofu and salmon for dinner.

Rad happy hour and an amazing view. Gets real crowded real quick, and the service can be brusque.

Portland City Grill is a really nice place to eat. I have been here three times with my wife to celebrate important dates for us. But, today I felt that the server didn't really attend us and was a bit slow.

ambience is amazing, especially the city view but the restaurant has very few vegetarian choices

This is my first time do the Portland City Grill brunch and it was quite amazing! The food was excellent the service was a little spotty but the views are amazing I would tell anybody the $50 per person cost is worth it if you're trying to impress somebody the $13 bottomless mimosas are definitely worth the price.

Great views with an even better happy hour along with the best service. One of the best places to eat in Portland.

Great ambiance and service, excellent views, good drink selection, but mediocre expensive food.

Sit in the bar by the windows for the best views. Full menu allowed in bar - wo0t!

Great customer service and even better food! Awesome experience!!!!!!!

This is basically another example of a restaurant that knows they have an amazing view, and therefore does little to stand out in any other arena. It feels old inside, outdated, and stuffy. The layout is strange, and when you walk out of the elevators into the restaurant, you have to walk through server stations. Also, a lot of servers and hostesses will ignore you when you walk in. You'll have to go to them to find out whether you can sit or not. The food and drinks are OK. I would not be happy if I paid full price, but for happy hour and a nice view, it's adequate. Our actual server was also really nice and very attentive. I would not ever call this a 'fine dining' establishment.

Simply one of a kind.
Right away your greeted by the warm mood and tantalising aroma. Of course the view looking out onto Portland is a must see.
Then comes the food.
Yes.
Delicious.
Order sushi or steak it doesn't matter. Portland City grill has some of the best food in Oregon.

I think this place is overrated. The food is unspectacular and i think actually poor considering the price. I think most food carts in this city will give you a better meal. The view is nice but nothing all that special. The happy hour is a good deal and you should give it a try, but it tends to be rather busy.

Great place in downtown Portland. The views are amazing. Food is pretty good. I think you are paying for the view. Bar is well stocked. Service is good. Great place for a date or special occasion.

Great view, good service and decent drinks. But the food quality and the prices are awful.

We came for my holiday party. Food was good, you have to try their bacon wrapped asparagus, drinks were well made and the panoramic view of Portland was spectacular!

Great view of the city and the mountains. Very pricey, but good was very good and service was excellent.

Certainly, Portland City Grill has a bit of a corporate whiff to it, but don't be too quick to discount it. The views are stunning, even on a bad day (or, maybe, especially on a bad day). Much of the food in the restaurant is overpriced, although I have never found myself feeling that I didn't eat well. The deals in the bar are much better. there's still a lot of overpriced food, and the menu still leans towards a kind of New American /Fusion Asian ecclecticism that is sometimes a red flag for being cheated, but here usually works. The latest surprise: A jumbalaya that was on happy hour special and was outstanding at any price. Your best bet is to go during a happy hour on a day other than Thursday or Friday, when there is more room, and try random things on the happy hour menu, feeling your way around until you find what they make that you like best. Then there are the drinks, solid cocktails that are not quite in the craft cocktail world, but that are done extremely well, and are quite generous. Forget going to a McMenamins for cocktails, this is far better. And did I mention the view?

Great place with amazing food and atmosphere ! Spectacular view !

Steaks, seafood and numerous variety of great food. Enjoy the incredible views complimented by the attentive staff. Res are a must or plan to wait in the bar area if seats are available.

Food fantastic, service great and you can't beat the view of beautiful Portland!!

PCG has become our go to for special occasions. If you're looking for formal dining in Portland, this is for sure the spot. Its 30 stories up Big Pink with obvious unbeatable views. Be ready to spend. An average entree is $65 per person but will not disappoint.

If you're wanting to take in the view but dont want to spend too much, they have a magnificent bar and lounge with a pianist and happy hour!

Always an exceptional culinary experience and customer service with a view.

Is a wonderful place for a date, or simply a drink with good people, the views are amazing.

I love PCG and have for many years. With that being said I recently went there for the first time in a while for happy hour, which has always stood out as an amazing value, and it is still to a degree, but I found myself feeling like this incredible venue's drink presentation was long over due for an over haul. The glassware felt very dated, the generic ice machine ice in the drinks left me underwhelmed with the drinks both from the happy hour menu as well as the premium cocktail menu. I will be going back, but I'm hoping by the time that I do they will have noticed this too.

Not a very good service, we waited so long to order food, get the check and take payment plus the waiter didn t check on us. Food is extremely expensive and not a lot of dinner options. The one good thing is the view that s all. Will not go back ever.

Amazing view. Food is delicious but not mind blowing. Staff are prompt and helpful.

My husband and I chose Portland City Grill for a recent date night and we are so glad that we did! First of all, you won't find better service anywhere. The hostess and bar tender were professional and friendly. Our waitress was attentive without being intrusive, made excellent recommendations for food and wine pairing, and was pleasurable to chat with. Secondly, the food is amazing. Best crab cakes anywhere. My husband enjoyed the salmon and I've never had a better rack of lamb. The creme brulee and sorbet trio were delicious also. Lastly, the ambiance was perfect for our date night. We waited for a window table and got to watch the Starlight parade, so that was exciting. Apart from that though, the dim lighting with candles had a classy and romantic feel. We can't wait to go back to try some of their other dishes and fabulous cocktails.

The view is great. Surprised the bartenders didn't have much knowledge on a lot of cocktails. They also needed more bar tools to execute the drinks. The service is always great and the steak was good. Definitely wasn't medium like I was told, but still good

Great view of Portland from every side of this restaurant on the 30th floor. Happy hour was great the first time I went. Descent drink prices and I believe there was specials on food as well. Went back the second time for dinner a few months later. The service was excellent. The waitstaff was very attentive, knowledgeable, personable and situationally aware. The prices were expensive, but I expected that. The Kung Pao calamari was excellent. The steaks, however, were not that great. They were cooked fine, just didn't have much flavor. I ordered the Wagyu sirloin and maybe that was the problem. I'm usually a rib eye guy so I guess I'll stick to what I know next time.

One of the best steaks my wife and I have ever had, and our waiter was absolutely amazing! The view was stunning! It was a wonderful night to celebrate our honeymoon!

Great happy hour, not only for the view, but also for the food. I've been going here off and on for years, and Portland City Grill never disappoints.

Excellent service, friendly & knowledgeable bartenders, solid menu (delicious jambalaya dish), and phenomenal city views. One of my favorite spots in Portland.

It's a bit on the expensive side, but it offers great views of the city and surrounding areas in almost every direction. Worth the price to hang out here.

Good food and craft cocktails. Great happy hour menus and a phenomenal view of downtown Portland.

Def coming back. The service was awesome. Food was even better

Go for the views, stay for the food. Amazing food! I had the scallops and risotto. I highly recommend. Very upscale and pricey. The views of Portland, Mt. Hood, the mountains, river,bridges and city are a must see for any tourist!

Visiting Portland and it gives you a wonderful view of the city. The French Dip sammich was outstanding.

Happy hour isn't so happy anymore. Prices have gone up and the service has gone down.

Beautiful views of the city while you have drinks with friends. Hard to get seating at busy times. Fun place for a date or group.

This restaurant is known for being on the 30th floor. It has the best views of the city. The food is pricey to match the occasions people celebrate when they eat there. From annivesaries to proms, depending on the year you will have people celebrating something at this restaurant. Note that their happy hour is great and a much different crowd. If you do happy hour, you are looking at a wonderful decent priced meal. If you are staying for dinner, you are paying for the view, the atmosphere and the event itself. Pick up a bottle of wine, while you're at it! Make a night of it when you go here.