The restaurant is so beautifully appointed, and the service was top-notch. The food, however, was disappointing. My dining companion is vegetarian, so we checked the menu online before we booked our table, but some of the vegetable / side options we were looking forward to were not offered. My tenderloin was more medium than the medium-rare I ordered, which was shocking for the $52 price for a 6 oz. cut. Sides for the steaks are all a la carte, so the steak came alone on the plate. We were looking for a fancy night out, not a bargain, but the sticker shock was real.
Jared Tripp
Trendy upscale restaurant. Service was outstanding. Very polite, attentive, and knowledgeable. The lunch menu is fairly small, but small menus keep the food fresh and fantastic in my mind. Fun atmosphere with lounging area. Giant atrium inside of the 9s hotel. I failed to get a photo on my chicken sandwich and fries, but both were excellent. Others in the group went with the mushroom scallop risotto, which looked amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food and service were good but the open ceiling made it feel like an airport or mall restaurant, which is fine for an easy dinner if you're staying at the restaurant but I wouldn't go here for a special occasion.
The food was amazing. We had the fingerling potato tart, wild mushrooms, ribeye and scallops. Drinks were amazing. It was not loud, but lively. Service was phenomenal. Well worth the price, which is not bad at all either
Halvor Tweto
A lot of folks seem to like this place, so maybe the kitchen was having an off night while we were there? The halibut was way overdone so the texture was like canned tuna. The curry was over spiced…like the cook literally poured too much powdered spice into the dish. Portions are pretty meager for the prices, also. There are better options for dinner. Service was great, though!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
K. S
Came here for date night. Everything was wonderful and the service was great! Had the steak tasting and drinks.
For the price of the food (which it was priced at the highest level) we would have expected better service. Waiter was uneducated about the food and wine he was serving (wine and cocktails were extremely marked up as well). Overall, high end pricing for an average dining experience.
JillI
This is the second time we have visited Urban Farmer for brunch while visiting Oregon. The eggs Benedict are wonderful as was the special of the blueberry muffin top. Service was good and let us linger to visit with some friends. My glass of water smelled to me like wet dog but this is usually an issue with the cleaning of the glasses.
RichardG
Love Love it! We have been here twice for lunch in the last 2 months and each time the service has been fantastic and the food has been very enjoyable. It is quiet enough to be able to talk to each other. Parking can be a challenge but we found a reasonable and safe option at Pioneer Tower only 2 blocks again. We will go back
Billy Argento
The absolutely worst rib eye I have ever tasted. When it first came out, it looked brownish grey, i cut into it took a bite and it was the toughest piece of meat I have ever tried. I was confused being at a high price steakhouse, so I asked the server if it was cow meat or some other animal. We also ordered fingerling potatoes which were under cooked and also hard to chew. The beet salad was fantastic. The craft drinks very good. The service was impeccable. I have eaten here before and the food was. Great. Perhaps they got a bad shipment of beef. But they certainly shouldn't be serving it to people.
We love UF- We came early evening and our server wasn't busy, so she was a little too attentive- she was so gracious when we asked her for fewer disruptions- it could have been awkward - and we knew she had great intentions- she handled it so professionally it made our experience even better. The food is always amazing, this time the server gets the highest review from us
MichaelC
The food was decent but way overpriced. The ambience was lovely, but you certainly knew you were in a hotel lobby that was converted to a restaurant. My only complaint is that they mixed up my order with my wife's order on a $60 steak which is a bit unforgivable. They did comp us an appetizer in the form of an apology but on a $500 meal it just doesn't sit right. Not a place I would go to a second time.
Ellie Treinen
An extreme lack of professionalism, a disregard for customer service and inability to create a positive memorable experience is why I will never return to urban farmer. Simply put, Treat the customer like you would want to be treated. Period.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Food is always fantastic. This is actually the best steak house in Portland in my opinion. Excellent cuts, dry aged, and always cooked perfectly. The service is always always friendly and good. Yonathan is the best server we've had there!
First the bartender is fantastic. Make sure you have them make you a Buddha Bird. Best cocktail ever! I had the Caesar salad, wild mushrooms and the rib eye. Just an incredible meal. Next time in Portland I will try to loaded potato tart. It sounds amazing. Thanks for a great experience.
The restaurant is so beautifully appointed, and the service was top-notch. The food, however, was disappointing. My dining companion is vegetarian, so we checked the menu online before we booked our table, but some of the vegetable / side options we were looking forward to were not offered. My tenderloin was more medium than the medium-rare I ordered, which was shocking for the $52 price for a 6 oz. cut. Sides for the steaks are all a la carte, so the steak came alone on the plate. We were looking for a fancy night out, not a bargain, but the sticker shock was real.
Trendy upscale restaurant. Service was outstanding. Very polite, attentive, and knowledgeable. The lunch menu is fairly small, but small menus keep the food fresh and fantastic in my mind. Fun atmosphere with lounging area. Giant atrium inside of the 9s hotel. I failed to get a photo on my chicken sandwich and fries, but both were excellent. Others in the group went with the mushroom scallop risotto, which looked amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food and service were good but the open ceiling made it feel like an airport or mall restaurant, which is fine for an easy dinner if you're staying at the restaurant but I wouldn't go here for a special occasion.
The food was amazing. We had the fingerling potato tart, wild mushrooms, ribeye and scallops. Drinks were amazing. It was not loud, but lively. Service was phenomenal. Well worth the price, which is not bad at all either
A lot of folks seem to like this place, so maybe the kitchen was having an off night while we were there? The halibut was way overdone so the texture was like canned tuna. The curry was over spiced…like the cook literally poured too much powdered spice into the dish. Portions are pretty meager for the prices, also. There are better options for dinner. Service was great, though!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 4
Came here for date night. Everything was wonderful and the service was great! Had the steak tasting and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dungeness Crab Risotto, Urban Farmer Steaks, Wagyu, Cornbread
For the price of the food (which it was priced at the highest level) we would have expected better service. Waiter was uneducated about the food and wine he was serving (wine and cocktails were extremely marked up as well). Overall, high end pricing for an average dining experience.
This is the second time we have visited Urban Farmer for brunch while visiting Oregon. The eggs Benedict are wonderful as was the special of the blueberry muffin top. Service was good and let us linger to visit with some friends. My glass of water smelled to me like wet dog but this is usually an issue with the cleaning of the glasses.
Love Love it! We have been here twice for lunch in the last 2 months and each time the service has been fantastic and the food has been very enjoyable. It is quiet enough to be able to talk to each other. Parking can be a challenge but we found a reasonable and safe option at Pioneer Tower only 2 blocks again. We will go back
The absolutely worst rib eye I have ever tasted. When it first came out, it looked brownish grey, i cut into it took a bite and it was the toughest piece of meat I have ever tried. I was confused being at a high price steakhouse, so I asked the server if it was cow meat or some other animal. We also ordered fingerling potatoes which were under cooked and also hard to chew. The beet salad was fantastic. The craft drinks very good. The service was impeccable. I have eaten here before and the food was. Great. Perhaps they got a bad shipment of beef. But they certainly shouldn't be serving it to people.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 5
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We love UF- We came early evening and our server wasn't busy, so she was a little too attentive- she was so gracious when we asked her for fewer disruptions- it could have been awkward - and we knew she had great intentions- she handled it so professionally it made our experience even better. The food is always amazing, this time the server gets the highest review from us
The food was decent but way overpriced. The ambience was lovely, but you certainly knew you were in a hotel lobby that was converted to a restaurant. My only complaint is that they mixed up my order with my wife's order on a $60 steak which is a bit unforgivable. They did comp us an appetizer in the form of an apology but on a $500 meal it just doesn't sit right. Not a place I would go to a second time.
An extreme lack of professionalism, a disregard for customer service and inability to create a positive memorable experience is why I will never return to urban farmer. Simply put, Treat the customer like you would want to be treated. Period.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 1
Food is always fantastic. This is actually the best steak house in Portland in my opinion. Excellent cuts, dry aged, and always cooked perfectly. The service is always always friendly and good. Yonathan is the best server we've had there!
First the bartender is fantastic. Make sure you have them make you a Buddha Bird. Best cocktail ever! I had the Caesar salad, wild mushrooms and the rib eye. Just an incredible meal. Next time in Portland I will try to loaded potato tart. It sounds amazing. Thanks for a great experience.