This is our fave prie fixe restaurant. We've been there twice. The service is really good. The meals are filling. I don't like octopus, but the octopus they served was really good and I ate the whole thing. If you haven't been there, you should save up and go at least once.
What an incredible spot for our anniversary! My husband and I indulged in a ten-course chef's selection. It was his first time experiencing a chef's course, and it was quite the feast! Huge thanks to the chef and the team for making it memorable!
Hungry4Experiences
There is an emphasis on EXPERIENCE. It is such a special one of a kind restaurant where you really let go of the reins and let the chef take you on a journey. The only thing you have to do is show up and trust the chef - and maybe pick something out from the drink menu, but even then you can opt for a drink pairing and not have to worry about it at all! The food was incredible, every dish had me scraping the plate and wishing I could lick it clean (honestly if it wasn't an open kitchen I would have). I definitely had favorite dishes of the night, but all of them were so unique and surprising, and best of all the dishes told us stories of Mexico - not THE story of Mexico, because as the meal showed me there are endless sides to the stories of Mexico. I sometimes forget how important (and integrated) storytelling is to food and community. But here I am babbling on, the food was incredible and I am so grateful to have the creative minds (and hands and tastebuds) of the Republica Chefs and crew in Portland!
KarenG
I celebrated my birthday at Republica with a friend last night. We enjoyed the 10 course tasting menu, the wine pairing, plus a cocktail each. The food was imaginative, beautiful, and most importantly, flavorful! Each dish was presented with a brief history. The service team was knowledgeable, welcoming, and a lot of fun. Who says fine dining needs to be stuffy? I'm still blown away by the attention to detail in every aspect of this restaurant. Next time I'm in a mood for a splurge, I'll happily return!
Edwardo Covarrubias
Best Mexican restaurant ever.this place was more than I possibly imagined.this place is the pinnacle of culinary creation.love and passion served on a plate.as a sous chef this place motivated and inspired me,food can be so much more than just something you eat.its and experience,an adventure
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Pairing
ChrisH
Come prepared to let go, make no decisions, and be taken on a journey. There is cohesion between the chef/ kitchen and the servers as to the history and preparation of the tasting menu, allowing the diner to be immersed in the experience. There are options for 7 and 10 courses. The setup is very organized, timely, one doesn't feel rushed and yet there's a pace that is just right. Gratuity is built in (21% and worth it), unless you would like to go extra. There are options to pair wines (that you probably haven't heard of, from a strict set of winemakers) in a flight with the courses, as well as order refreshing drinks at your leisure. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a fully customized and one-of-a-kind experience from the core-of-the earth perspective. No two experiences are the same.
This was our second time dining here, and it was considerably less pleasant than our first time. No one greeted us at the door promptly; we were eventually asked “do you want to wait at your table?” The first time I dined here, I walked in the door and I was greeted by name within seconds. No one took our coats until they were on the bench beside us at our table. The drink pairing was different (I.e. a set number of beverages; last time it was not set at all). We were told certain dishes were “gifts from the kitchen” but they were actually included in the 10 courses... The quail dish was incredibly difficult to eat, and overall the meal lacked consistency, direction, and story. I love this restaurant and what it strives to do, but it really fell short this time. I honestly thought Republica would have a Michelin star based on my last time (if they gave stars out here). But after tonight, not a chance. I hope to see changes next time I dine.
By far the best experience I've had in a restaurant,I'm a sous chef and I was blown away by the perfection of execution in flavors and everything.everything was perfect even had the wine pairing and it was phenomenal!!!out of 10 I give it a 20!
Tanya
What a fabulous dinner ! I knew they were going to be good but I just didnt anticipate it being this fun . The food to the story telling to the personable service -every bit of the experience was top-notch . They could probably make the seating a little bit better because it felt a little unevenly spaced but other than that I think the Republica team does a fab job in almost everything that we experienced last night .
Jennifer Theusch
One of the most memorable meals I have ever had. It was exceptional!
My best restaurant ever!! Food, drink, service, presentation and atmosphere are incredibly sophisticated. Thank you so much.
Yoshi
My best restaurant ever!! All courses are incredibly tasty and so beautiful. Not only that, atmosphere and presentation are excellent. It was a very sophisticated experience. Thank you so much!!
Patrick
Very nice, loved the story telling, loved that we had several staff come and talk to us. Music was a little loud, but the restaurant had a cool buss about it and was exciting to be present in the moment and the courses just kept coming.
Rin Kim
A lovely restaurant offering delicious dishes and captivating storytelling + explanation. I appreciate how this ethnic-based establishment embodies cultural depth through its soulful cuisine. I was very ignorant about Mexican cuisine and feel like I learned so much through this dinner. Oh their desserts were incredibly tasty with full of different textures and flavors.Despite minor hiccups, the majority of their services were commendable. Upon booking the chef's counter, I anticipated a typical counter dining experience, but it was more like tables closer to the kitchen with a view, which I liked it more than what I imagined as a counter seating.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan
We had the 7 course tasting menu, with pairings. All the courses were at least excellent, and some of them were pretty remarkable. Service was attentive and careful, but also fun -- great (short!) stories about the dishes and wines that actually added to the experience (rather than being a bit of a slog, as they can sometimes be!). While it wasn't inexpensive, for the quality, it is in fact pretty reasonable.
This is our fave prie fixe restaurant. We've been there twice. The service is really good. The meals are filling. I don't like octopus, but the octopus they served was really good and I ate the whole thing. If you haven't been there, you should save up and go at least once.
What an incredible spot for our anniversary! My husband and I indulged in a ten-course chef's selection. It was his first time experiencing a chef's course, and it was quite the feast! Huge thanks to the chef and the team for making it memorable!
There is an emphasis on EXPERIENCE. It is such a special one of a kind restaurant where you really let go of the reins and let the chef take you on a journey. The only thing you have to do is show up and trust the chef - and maybe pick something out from the drink menu, but even then you can opt for a drink pairing and not have to worry about it at all! The food was incredible, every dish had me scraping the plate and wishing I could lick it clean (honestly if it wasn't an open kitchen I would have). I definitely had favorite dishes of the night, but all of them were so unique and surprising, and best of all the dishes told us stories of Mexico - not THE story of Mexico, because as the meal showed me there are endless sides to the stories of Mexico. I sometimes forget how important (and integrated) storytelling is to food and community. But here I am babbling on, the food was incredible and I am so grateful to have the creative minds (and hands and tastebuds) of the Republica Chefs and crew in Portland!
I celebrated my birthday at Republica with a friend last night. We enjoyed the 10 course tasting menu, the wine pairing, plus a cocktail each. The food was imaginative, beautiful, and most importantly, flavorful! Each dish was presented with a brief history. The service team was knowledgeable, welcoming, and a lot of fun. Who says fine dining needs to be stuffy? I'm still blown away by the attention to detail in every aspect of this restaurant. Next time I'm in a mood for a splurge, I'll happily return!
Best Mexican restaurant ever.this place was more than I possibly imagined.this place is the pinnacle of culinary creation.love and passion served on a plate.as a sous chef this place motivated and inspired me,food can be so much more than just something you eat.its and experience,an adventure
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Wine Pairing
Come prepared to let go, make no decisions, and be taken on a journey. There is cohesion between the chef/ kitchen and the servers as to the history and preparation of the tasting menu, allowing the diner to be immersed in the experience. There are options for 7 and 10 courses. The setup is very organized, timely, one doesn't feel rushed and yet there's a pace that is just right. Gratuity is built in (21% and worth it), unless you would like to go extra. There are options to pair wines (that you probably haven't heard of, from a strict set of winemakers) in a flight with the courses, as well as order refreshing drinks at your leisure. Highly recommend for anyone wanting a fully customized and one-of-a-kind experience from the core-of-the earth perspective. No two experiences are the same.
This was our second time dining here, and it was considerably less pleasant than our first time. No one greeted us at the door promptly; we were eventually asked “do you want to wait at your table?” The first time I dined here, I walked in the door and I was greeted by name within seconds. No one took our coats until they were on the bench beside us at our table. The drink pairing was different (I.e. a set number of beverages; last time it was not set at all). We were told certain dishes were “gifts from the kitchen” but they were actually included in the 10 courses... The quail dish was incredibly difficult to eat, and overall the meal lacked consistency, direction, and story. I love this restaurant and what it strives to do, but it really fell short this time. I honestly thought Republica would have a Michelin star based on my last time (if they gave stars out here). But after tonight, not a chance. I hope to see changes next time I dine.
By far the best experience I've had in a restaurant,I'm a sous chef and I was blown away by the perfection of execution in flavors and everything.everything was perfect even had the wine pairing and it was phenomenal!!!out of 10 I give it a 20!
What a fabulous dinner ! I knew they were going to be good but I just didnt anticipate it being this fun . The food to the story telling to the personable service -every bit of the experience was top-notch . They could probably make the seating a little bit better because it felt a little unevenly spaced but other than that I think the Republica team does a fab job in almost everything that we experienced last night .
One of the most memorable meals I have ever had. It was exceptional!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
My best restaurant ever!! Food, drink, service, presentation and atmosphere are incredibly sophisticated. Thank you so much.
My best restaurant ever!! All courses are incredibly tasty and so beautiful. Not only that, atmosphere and presentation are excellent. It was a very sophisticated experience. Thank you so much!!
Very nice, loved the story telling, loved that we had several staff come and talk to us. Music was a little loud, but the restaurant had a cool buss about it and was exciting to be present in the moment and the courses just kept coming.
A lovely restaurant offering delicious dishes and captivating storytelling + explanation. I appreciate how this ethnic-based establishment embodies cultural depth through its soulful cuisine. I was very ignorant about Mexican cuisine and feel like I learned so much through this dinner. Oh their desserts were incredibly tasty with full of different textures and flavors.Despite minor hiccups, the majority of their services were commendable. Upon booking the chef's counter, I anticipated a typical counter dining experience, but it was more like tables closer to the kitchen with a view, which I liked it more than what I imagined as a counter seating.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had the 7 course tasting menu, with pairings. All the courses were at least excellent, and some of them were pretty remarkable. Service was attentive and careful, but also fun -- great (short!) stories about the dishes and wines that actually added to the experience (rather than being a bit of a slog, as they can sometimes be!). While it wasn't inexpensive, for the quality, it is in fact pretty reasonable.