I was looking online for a GOOD steak house in the Portland area, and was totally surprised to see the NV house listed...and with such a high rating. A couple of months ago, I went out for a nice adult evening with some friends to eat there and I have to say I had the worst overall experience I have had out in a long time. First of all, there were 3 tables filled and we were completely ignored for about 15 minutes. Then, they took our orders (most of the things on the menu they were 'out' of) and once we got our wine, we were ignored for another half hour before we got our salads--very disappointing bagged greens. Our appetizers came halfway through the dinner ("prawns" which were actually tiny shrimp swimming in oil) and our dinners were highly overpriced for their average taste. Whenever our server did deliver something, she would drop it and run before we could ask for anything else. While we waited, we watched two groups come in, be seated, and then leave before they ordered after waiting too long. Over all, average food, high prices and horrible service. I wish I were exaggerating, but our "fun night out" was a grueling 2 and a half hour waiting game without even the payoff of good food in the end.
Pros: Good wine
Cons: Long wait for no reason, average food, apathetic staff
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