Hadn’t been to Park Kitchen in a few years, and was pleasantly surprised to discover it’s even better than it used to be. Every dish was sumptuous, and our waiter deftly arranged our orders so that we ramped up from most modest to the stunning finale. I’ll definitely be back soon.
Right as we enter the restaurant Curtis Day greeted us and sat us immediately. Mr. Day was so friendly and accommodating along with his entire staff. The food was so tasty. We ordered a few little bites so we can have a sampling of the food and they did not disappoint. If you are visiting Portland, Or you need to make this one of the stops.
Came here for a company dinner. Had an 8 course meal. The dishes were good, I especially liked the duck sausage. My Shirley Temple was also tasty.
Our server was nice, kept our drinks full. Décor was fairly simple. Solid 4/5 would come back.
Fantastic small plates of all kinds. Would recommend ordering a bunch and sharing with a couple people. Waitstaff is knowledgeable and so polite. Very cozy setting. Not a large place, so reservations are a must. Great cocktails as well.
I've been to Park Kitchen twice, once for happy hour and another time for dinner. Both experiences were AMAZING. The staff is very attentive (without being overly so) and the food is amazing. I enjoyed that our server explained our dishes and the culinary thought the cooks put into it.
The entrees are on the smaller side (which for me isn't necessarily a bad thing), though the trade off with cost can be a little disappointing if you're used to getting more food at $15-ish. The quality of the food/ingredients and the fact that it's one of the few restaurants in Portland that is gratuity free (so the servers receive a decent salary) makes up for it, however.
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My husband and I recently got married at their now closed Bent Brick location. I still want to write a raving review despite the restaurant closing because the chef, event coordinator and owner are still at Park Kitchen. First off let me say that the food was dreamy! Definitely one of the highlights of our wedding. Everything was so fresh and creative. Each dish served was better than the last! Even the pickiest eaters at our wedding raved about the food. Both Dylan and Scott were incredible to work with. They were happy for our business but never made us feel like we were being overcharged. Both were willing to work with us and change menus and meet prior to the event to walk things through with us. I cannot say enough to thank both of them! The day of was incredibly beautiful. They pulled out all the stops to make the place look amazing! I highly recommend anyone visit their restaurant and enjoy the food but if you are looking for an intimate place to hold an event definitely look at Park Kitchen you will be blown away!
We traveled to the west coast from Maryland and this was by far the best place we ate. The service was amazing, especially the bartender, and we were able to have some new to us ingredients that I had never seen on a menu (ice plant). We had some of the best gnocchi I had tasted and the house cured anchovies were to die for. Overall I think the prices were a steal compared to the east coast. We were able to get two cocktails, four small plates, one dessert, and a flight if digestifs for just under $100. If you are in the Pearl District and love high quality, well balanced food, you should really check this place out!
Atmosphere: Great. Food: Amazing. The steelhead was so perfectly cooked, and they have great vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Also, the no-tipping policy is pretty cool. You can see into the kitchen and the staff looks relaxed and low-stress, and the service seems very attentive yet low pressure also. We came for a date night during Dining Month and discovered a sweet local spot. Give this place a try!
I highly recommend the Chef's supper. It's a great way to get a lot of smaller plates. It feels a little like a marathon of food after a while. Portions are small but there will likely be a LOT of plates (4-7). Great atmosphere, nice and quiet, no tipping, and the meat is very thoughtfully sourced.
This place is spendy, but it is quite the to do! While we were not brave enough to let the chef choose our meal, we do wish to go back for a special occasion and take advantage of that experience. The food was absolutely magnificent and they had an excellent selection of wine to compliment our meal.
We held a private reception event at Park Kitchen for ~45 people and everyone here made the event feel personal, private, and special! This is the place for a catering event if you wish to share amazing food and Portland's incredible service!
We welcomed guests in the large common room and the staff had a punch and served appetizers. Later, we sat down to family style dinner and Park Kitchen catered to some of our dietary restrictions like gluten free and vegetarians. We also had late arrivals and the kitchen kept warm plates to everyone could eat.
The mgmt worked with our budget and we had an amazing evening that was affordable and delicious!
Don't wait- book your special event with Park Kitchen!
Simply put, this was a wonderful dining experience. Great for a special occasion! We had the "small plate tasting menu," which included three small plates per person and dessert. I thought all of them were excellent but especially enjoyed the tender flank steak, the pickled cod, the chickpea fries with butternut squash ketchup, and the very artful addition of tender and flavorful mushrooms to several of the dishes. The buttermilk panna cotta with sugared pears was an incredibly tasty dessert, too.
The staff were very friendly and knowledgeable and the ambiance was great; we enjoyed sitting next to the open kitchen and watching them at work.
We also enjoyed a carafe of the Love and Squalor Oregon Pinot Noir (one of their "wines on tap") and the total for the two of us was about $140 before tip. It's not cheap, but I thought it was well worth it for such good and original food and service.
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