Where is the Best Lunch Spot in Portland, Oregon?
We’ve been coming here a couple of times each week since we moved to Portland and read about their soups and salad bar in an Oregonian review. They have one of the few salad bars in town and they make everything fresh, including their own unique dressings (they have Garlic Asiago instead of everyone else’s blue cheese, an Apple Dijon Vinaigrette and a wonderful oil-free Cucumber Ginger VInaigrette unlike any other dressing I have ever had, plus several others). The Salad Bar is all-you-can-eat, but the soups are served by the cup or bowl, and although many people come here for the sour cream rich Hungarian Mushroom Soup, they always have several vegan, gluten-free soups, the most amazing being the Coconut Cauliflower Curry.If you want “fast” food, you don’t even have to wait for your server to take your order–just head for the soup and salad bar, which includes house-made corn muffins, multi-grain rolls, croutons & crackers and even rice cakes for people who can’t eat gluten (or
This place is great for food, spirits and just an overall pleasant atmosphere….If you’re from out of town you’ll really like it….they’re not real supportive of Portland teams…except the Winterhawks..(minor league hockey) andThe Oregon State Beavers (High school football…lol)The Blazer’s…The Fire…The Pilots…The Ducks?…..forget about it! Dennis will have none of that…..So, all you Californian’s come on down! Oh….us Blazer fans are there alright….it’s too nice a place to not frequent…we just keep our mouth’s shut and drink…..Pros + Non smokingCons – service spotty
Don’t let the name mislead you. It may sound like a Denny’s, but it’s nothing even close. The service has to be mentioned here — absolutely flawless. Each and ever time I’ve been here I have not been disappointed. The entrees are fantastic, desserts decadent and delicious, and great views on to the golf course. The furnishings are a bit dated — feeling like a late 70s lounge, but it’s comfortable and warm. The menu is a variation on traditional comfort foods (thus in some ways matching the feel of the decor). But these variations make the ordinary extraordinarily good. For the quality, the prices are not unreasonable. Great place for a date or a quality meal to be had with close friends.
As it’s only a couple blocks from our home, we’ve been eating there regularly for three plus years. The food is solid, and the service usually good. Is it the greatest breakfast place? no. If you’re looking for a breakfast “event”, I wouldn’t choose it. But when we want a straight forward breakfast at an ok price, it’s our top choice. We almost never go to Tin Shed because by the time the food arrives, I’ve written a novel and eaten someone’s child. Helser’s is ready and willing to serve half portions of most anything and will make you most anything you ask for. Best is before 9 am, especially during the week, when Helser’s serves a limited menu of sane portions for a modest price.Pros + nice people, good location, amazing baconCons – noisy, busy on weekends
