Fivespice Seafood & Wine Bar

I went to Five Spice Seafood and Wine bar on a date this last Friday and I could not have dreamt of anything better. The view was spectacular from every point in the restaurant. The atmosphere was elegant and hip, we felt comfortable and classy from the moment we ascended the staircase. The wine list was extensive and impressive, and the food was THE BEST in the area. The service at this restaurant is the pinnacle of perfection!!! Prices were a good value. We sat in the lounge, and the two gentlemen behind the bar were charming, and made some impressive cocktails. The entire staff was attentive without being overly present. Once again I have to stress that the food (apps, entrees and deserts) were of the highest quality, and well worth the drive from downtown Portland. All in all our experience was comfortable, and satisfying in every way, We will be regular customers from this point forward. Thank you Five Spice!! Pros: Atmosphere (Great for any occasion) Service Wine and Oh my THE FOOD!! Cons: Had to go to Lake Oswego (But it only took about ten minutes) more

i was wondering if FiveSpice had a website where i can see the menu and some more picture. \r \r \r \r more

I went to Fivespice Bistro last night and it was out of this world, the scallops were amazing and the Cod was the best we ever had.The wine list is one of the best in the city,GREAT wines ,GREAT prices.Also service was the best in LO.Fivespice has changed it is no longer a bad ,really bad Pan Asian restaurant it is a GREAT Seafood and wine bar.I am not sure what place the last reviewer went to but he still thinks its Asian, get a grip.I highly recommened if you have not been there lately.Great job to the Mangement staff and Sommelier and of course the Chef. Pros: Great wine list and service more

Beautiful place, beautiful interior, great view of the lake, super pretty drinks....wretched food. Pan Asian fusion, in fairness, not the easiest execution out there. Add to that the lack of understanding in this community about what Asian cooking should be, and it?s a recipe for tragedy. Several dishes were tasty, but then I?d give a tasty rating to a whopper. Most were not. Many were soggy, poorly flavored and out of balance. \r \r Sadly, those with more money than taste will flock to this and neighboring manzanas for the next decade until their children who've hopefully been exposed to some real culture demand suitable exchange for their money.\r \r Going for just drinks - lovely. Eat somewhere else.\r Pros: its very pretty Cons: the food and so so service with a sense of entitlement more

I just enjoyed the most exquisite Valentines Dinner with my husband. For a 3 course meal and no rush to leave, we spent more than 2 and 1/2 hours enjoying the atmosphere. First we were seated as soon as we arrived to candlelights, light music and the evening sunset (reservations were at 5pm). Our waitress was right on que and helped us to select a wonderful bottle of wine to wet our appetite. The menu was preselected for this occassion so we didn't have the opportunity to view it, but the choices this evening were delectable. I enjoyed a pork roast with macaroni to start followed by filet mignon with rice and a vanilla creme brulee desert. The pork roast was cooked to perfection, you didn't even need to use a knife to cut it and the filet mignon was also very tender. This is my first time to this restaurant, and as many before have written it is the perfect spot for a date night. It has great views, you are able to look over the lake, not to mention the open kitchen, you can watch the cooks prepare your meal.\r Now being from a 1 income family we will have to save up for this, for it was $55/pp, but we will DEFINATELY be back! more

Last night I hosted my staff holiday dinner at Five Spice. Our party of 8 was seated i the private dining room, which is absolutely beautiful. The entire experience was absolute perfection. The staff is so warm and friendly, and the food is really amazing. Each course was presented beautifully, and tasted absolutely exquisite. Some highlights was the squid appetizer and the tartare trio, and the steak and the short ribs were amazing. Four of my guests are vegetarians, and the Chef was kind enough to make delicious mushroom ravioli for them that they all raved about. The service from start to finish was absolutely flawless. Our server was gracious and very knowledgeable about the food, and had great suggestions. And the desserts were sooo good! Four courses later and we all left completely stuffed and satisfied! They all thanked me again and again for such a wonderful evening! Pros: Beautiful view, superb food, Excellent service Cons: none!!! more

\r The food was amazing and the service was stellar. The menu is mostly fish and meat, they also have a great wine and drink menu. My husband shared the Pork Tenderloin and Fish and Chips. Both dishes were outstanding. The dessert was not a disappointment either. Our waitress was very attentive and sweet. We will definitely dine at Five Spice again. It would be a great place for a date, the atmosphere was very romantic. You cannot beat the view of the lake either. Pros: Great view, easy parking. Cons: None! more

I highly recommend Five Spice for lunch, even on the weekend. The restaurant is not as busy as at dinner and the lunch menu is excellent. I actually got engaged here a few Saturdays ago. The staff set up a private table in the back, curtained off from the rest of the restaurant, and decorated the area with rose petals, candles and champagne in our glasses. They went above and beyond for our special day. The food was excellent and surprisingly affordable. We had spring rolls, chicken pad thai, a curry dish and dessert (chocolate.) I've been here several times for lunch and it has always been good. The view of the lake is great and the outdoor patio has heaters so you can enjoy it even when it's cold outside. I will definitely be back again. Pros: Romantic atmosphere, views, great service and food more

I agree with ""hairstarrr"" below... it is nice place but, the food is mediocre and the service could be better. \r \r At the front door, I was greeted by a youngster from 90210 and directed upstairs. Not a big deal. I went upstairs? waited for someone to seat me? when I saw my group and joined them on my own.\r \r As I was getting acquainted, our waiter interrupted to ask what I would like to drink.\r \r When I asked for some good Irish Whiskey neat with a glass of water? he looked at me like I was speaking Klingon or something. He eventually returned with a glass of water. \r \r After I had touched base with some of the other guests and had reviewed the menu? the whiskey showed up? ?neat?. \r \r The prices were actually lower than I had expected for the neighborhood. The ambiance would be great for a date? but I?m afraid that the service and the food could be a major turn-off. \r \r The food began to arrive. I had ordered a Romaine with Palm Hearts and Anchovies salad. It had eye appeal but that is the toughest Romaine I have ever experience. The Palm Hearts were easier to deal with but, the Anchovies consisted of what I would call ?three strips of Anchovy jerky?. The salad dressing was absolutely wonderful? a joy on the palate.\r \r Another guest who had the same salad expressed the same sentiments? the tough lettuce? the great salad dressing.\r \r My Trout arrived. My first though was that is appeared to be over cooked? but maybe that was the intention. My first bite was hot... inside? but not outside. This led me to think that it had been ?nuked? just prior to serving. Even when cooled? the Trout was a disappointment. It was over cooked\r \r I have to no intentions of returning? and will forewarn anyone heading in that direction in the future.\r Pros: Great Salad Dressing Cons: Lousy Salad more

This is my first review of anything ever..\r \r I made reservations for a group 2 weeks in advance, I was shown a specific table in the back where I was told we would be sitting. The night of the dinner we were instead shown to a table in the front close to the entrance, with a lame excuse about the original table arrangements. It was noisey and made it difficult to carry on a conversation with people across the table.\r \r For a Wine bar it was surprising and disappointing they do not offer any wines that are in the pink variety, only White or Red.\r \r The service was pretty good... My husband was impressed with the steak he said it was perfect and ""almost melt in his mouth"". The Seafood and other dishes were also very good.\r \r The server offered a special treat in honor of the two birthdays we were celebrating.\r \r Except for the table arrangements which were very irritating, the overall experience was good. I would not take a big group there again though, I would keep it to not more than 4 at a time, unless you were absolutely guaranteed the table in the back. more

Been to happy hour three times. Service friendly, prompt, food for happy hour very good - priced right too. Four people, three to four choices to share. Plently of food. Gift certificate for friend on the way. \r \r \r \r \r \r \r \r \r \r more

We had a excellent time here on saturday night.. Great service for a party of 15.. Private dining area is very spacious and accomadating for groups. Appetizers were excellent, food was good. Pros: Good for Groups.. more

Went to Five Spice last week with a friend. Nobody was in the restaurant, should have been our first clue. The waitress was nice enough and helpful. My girlfriend ordered a oyster shot which was good. I ordered the fish and chips and my friend had the cabbage salad with chicken. The salad had three tiny pieces of chicken and lacked of any flavor. My dish was a complete disaster. The asian slaw was oily and tasteless. The fish and taro chips had no flavor what so ever. I can honestly say I have never had food so tasteles, and expensive too! Wont be back! Pros: Beautiful restaurant Cons: Horrible food, does'nt matter how pretty the restaurant is! more

This place was fantastic! You leave feeling satisfied but not overly stuffed. Prices are reasonable and food was excellent. We got there on a Friday night and were seated Immediately but took a little longer for the waitress to come around, but after she did we were treated fantastic. Food came out at the perfect speed and water was refilled before it was empty. Pros: Ambience, Food more

My wife and I were invited by an advisor to meet him at Five Spice for lunch. My wife mentioned to me that she'd heard mixed reviews about the place, but the experiences had been more than a year ago. \r \r I arrived somewhat earlier than the others, so sat by the (gas) fire in a sitting area beside the entrance. It seemed a wonderful place to just order a long drink and read a book. A hostess quickly appeared, and offered to seat me, order a drink, etc., but I decided to stay where I already was very comfortable. She reappeared several times to see I needed anything. \r \r The rest of the place was equally attractive... beautiful wood grains, design, and a magnificent view of the lake, just below. The lunch menu offered considerable variety, and was reasonably priced. The dinner menu also is interesting; its prices are somewhat on the high side of moderate, but not outlandish. (Oh, you want vegetables, too? A side dish will cost an extra $5.) \r \r Flavors were complex, subtle, excellent. Portions for all three of us were generous. Service was solicitous and prompt; any more would have been cloying. We all agreed that the ambiance was far preferable to that of Manzana, which is adjacent to Five Spice. \r \r We all were delighted. Our host remarked that he planned to use it for other business entertaining, and wondered aloud if he'd be able to be served in the sitting area. Leaving there, we walked across the cobbled roadway to the free parking garage, with reasonably large, individual parking spaces. \r \r Having read the negative comments about this restaurant by some others, it would seem that the best time to visit here would be during low-traffic periods such as weekdays. This is my first restaurant review, but I felt compelled to say something about this place's many fine qualities. Pros: ambience, parking, accessibility, service, eclectic menu Cons: spotty reputation for service more

I took a client here. The atmosphere was classy and chic. \r \r The food was astounding. And the service was prompt and friendly. \r \r Truly impressive. I will return many times. more

I would not recommend this restaurant. A group of us went for lunch and the service was incredibly slow (did not get our meals until after an hour of waiting) and the food was average. We spent over two hours at the restaurant and our food was cold when delivered. They attributed the wait to being busy but the restaurant didn't look very crowded. I won't be going back. more

Where to begin... the menu selections are abundant and varied, and the food is to die for. The variety of flavors is nearly indescribable. Everything is fresh and worlds away from other Asian restaurants. The word that comes to mind is ""original"". I take visiting friends and family who like to try new things to FiveSpice. No one has ever been disappointed... they make an effort to come again. It rates up there among 2 or 3 favorite Portland metro-area restaurants. Come spring, reserve a seat out on the deck with a wonderful view of the lake. Pros: Some of the finest, most original food in the Portland metro area more

I never noticed how much fun it is to watch cooks at work until I went to beni... no I mean Fivespice. I was little put off at first when the hostess sat me so close to the kitchen, but I guess a lone diner doesn't allways get the best table. But then to my surprise I couldn't have been more entertained than I was watching the cooks dance and glide around that shiny bright kitchen. I loved watching the near acrobatic way they avoided each other whilst wielding blades and flames. Even the dishwasher got in on the act dodging the flaming woks while throwing fresh cooking hardware on the shelves above. the Service was equally professional and courteous, and the ribeye was awesome. Dessert needs some love, but I don't think I've ever had anything but a cookie in an oriental style restaurant before, so whatever! Loved it all, thanks again. Pros: Food Fun and Food Cons: No more music? more

Know what you are ordering and enjoy. Great location, good food with questionable service. Don't bring the kids! Pros: location, parking,vie Cons: value,service more