Chilled Prawns
Portland City Grill

Portland City Grill

111 SW 5th Ave Portland, OR 97204, 97204-3667, United States

Steak • Seafood • American • Steakhouse


"First let me say that I always submit reviews when they are positive and try to avoid submitting negative reviews because restaurants can have off nights. However, this time there were too many negatives to not say something. We selected Portland City Grill because our aging parents hadn 't been there before and we wanted to treat them to a really nice meal where they could see the city lights. We were disappointed in the changes since we last visited. Our waitress was nice and started out attentive, but she disappeared (at least 20 minutes) after taking our order an didn 't check in with us during our meal...the other wait staff delivered food, filled water, cleared the table and delivered the dessert menu in her absence. When she did return, she just said that she was 'slammed ' and took our dessert order. Again, she disappeared and only returned to give us the bill. I had to stop her from leaving the table to tell her that some of the seafood was not prepared well and was either old or overcooked. She apologized and said she would tell the cooks. The manager came over to inquire and he ended up comping us a meal. Midway through our meal, it got so loud that we could hardly hear what our parents were saying across the table from us. This used to be a really nice place with reliable food and a fine dining experience. We will not return anytime soon."

Wild Ginger McKenzie South Lake Union

Wild Ginger McKenzie South Lake Union

2202B 8th AveWA 98121, Seattle, United States

Beer • Wine • Asian • Fusion


"Uncertain where to begin, my experience with the lady server left me puzzled as her hospitality seemed absent, almost as if she lacked the desire to be there. A simple smile can go a long way, especially when you're at work, contributing your part. My anticipation of savoring authentic Asian cuisine was thwarted as I delved deeper into the restaurant's origins. To my surprise, this establishment was founded by a Caucasian couple, and both the chefs and servers were of non-Asian descent. The resulting dishes were far from authentic, presenting a peculiar fusion blend with an unfortunate burnt aftertaste. While the visual presentation was commendable, the lackluster flavors left me genuinely disheartened. The $27 beef dish was more of a comedic spectacle, and it left me wondering if the chefs had considered mastering the art of tenderizing flank steak the traditional Chinese way. Today's experience served as a lesson in the importance of researching a restaurant's history before making a reservation. It came as no shock that the clientele lacked diversity, and this undoubtedly contributed to my overall disappointment. A true letdown in Seattle, I must regrettably advise against visiting unless you're prepared to part with $120 Canadian dollars for a single appetizer and two subpar Chinese/Thai entrées. Oh, and be sure to avoid the burnt-tasting Thai noodles as well if you do plan to visit this place."