Amazing. Food, service, atmosphere, everything was top notch. The food was so flavorful. Every dish had distinct flavors and they all worked so well together. Hands down, the best dinner we have had in a long time. Thank you for making my birthday dinner so memorable.
Fabulous dinner there Sunday evening. I had chicken breast in a sherry sauce on a bead of polenta. It was very tender, moist, and flavorful. My dining companions enjoyed their meals, as well. One exclaimed it was the best pork tenderloin he’s ever had.
The staff and owner were very friendly.
Plus, the food was delicious.
The clam chowder was different from most I'd had before, but it was amazing. The chicken special was also very good, with a great sauce as well.
They made a delicious mocktail-almost reading my mind on how to make it.
I'm very glad I stopped by for dinner!
Visited on Valentines day 2022 and have been a few times since. The Lamb Ossobuco was one of the best meals I have had. Delicious food every time. I live Beaverton and many of my friends make the drive across the river specifically for this restaurant.
Our first visit and from start to end a great experience. Friendly welcome, engaging server and an inviting menu. The blood orange cocktail was a delightfully refreshing beverage sweet and sour and perfect. The atmosphere was filled with the chatter of friends and family gathered together to break bread, share a meal and catch up. Every dish was well crafted, purposefully displayed and exactly what a good meal is all about. We will definitely be back!
05/03/17: 4.5 out 5 - Came here with my Wednesday Run Group...STILL AMAZING!
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04/30/17: 4.5 out of 5 - I believe I have done past reviews with pictures and friends' and wife's input...not sure what happened to it. :/
3 Doors Down Cafe is a great place for simple Italian foods with a great Happy Hour. The food is tasty and seemed to be made just right the many times I've been here. The place has a great selection wines and beers to pair with the menu choices.
The service at 3 Doors Down is on point. Our server, Matt, had always been friendly, attentive and provided great service each time we have eaten the restaurant.
I definitely recommend to anyone looking for casual Italian food, or just good food, to try this place once and decide for themselves. I definitely have been coming back for more. Enjoy!
We love 3 Doors Down. Had the best meal in a long time there last night. Grilled Octopus with black risotto, that was outstanding. Matt at the bar always makes the best drinks and service is amazing.
Thankfully 3 Doors was not another restaurant casualty of the pandemic, but is still going strong. For a restaurant to have a 20+ year run in PDX you have to be consistently good, and develop loyal customers. We've been enjoying the food and service at 3 Doors since they were a small bistro in half the space they currently occupy, and they have been one of our go-to Italian dining spots for many years. While they have grown and changed hands over the years, the service & food are as good as ever.
I've lived in Portland for longer than many Local Guides have been alive, and it seems to me that 3 Doors Down was already a destination restaurant when we moved here. If that's not strictly the case, they have at least been a part of Portland's food culture long enough to truly be called a classic. And 'classic' is the way I'd describe the experience here - I mean that in the best possible sense - subdued lighting and music, efficient, reliable staff and a varied, reliable menu. Pasta with Vodka Sauce has been their signature for as long as I can remember being aware of 3 Doors Down, and it remains my go-to.
On a recent visit, we found that the bar menu had everything we wanted on that particular evening, and we saved a few dollars in the process - but regardless of where you find yourself sitting, you're in for a treat.
It's so easy to get caught up in the new/hot restaurant scene in this city, but don't forget the classics! We've been going to this restaurant for years and they never disappoint - excellent food and service and always a special experience.
We found it to be a refreshing change from some of the more pretentious restaurants we have been to. The owner and staff graciously accommodated one of our guests who is in a wheelchair. The food was excellent and the drinks were fantastic too! We are coming back soon!
Went here for $6 adult slushy week. Very nice establishment. Knowledgeable bartender who was pleasant to talk to. He created the delicious slushy we tried called Limoncello Mule. Very good. We went back here twice
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