Excellent food and friendly service with unique and inventive dishes. We made dinner reservations for a Saturday night and were seated when we arrived. The server was friendly and helpful and recommended 4-6 dishes for two people to share. The dishes were unique and came out as prepared and all very flavorful with quality ingredients. Some were a bit small for sharing but others were much larger and overall balanced out on value. The Lobster Popovers were very good but our favorite were two fall inspired dishes the roast acorn squash and mushroom gnocchi. We would definitely order all three again. Prices were reasonable considering flavors and quality however we skipped dessert as nothing on the menu interested us. A great place for dinner out.
I didn't love their food. We had the shrimp, scallop, mussels, cod, and the lobster popover. The shrimp and scallops were pretty good.as was the cod. The mussels were not to my taste. The biggest disappointment was the lobster popovers which is the reason we came. The sauce was not good, the rest of the popover was just so so.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Julie's bites
I thought the dishes were interesting and well-prepared. The restaurant is small plates, six dishes for two people were just right, leaving room for dessert. 206 dollars before tip. Favorites: muscles in curry sauce, lobster popover.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Popover
Craig Helliwell
Food was OK without being great, but restaurant layout is all wrong and creates very little atmosphere
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
Matthew Campbell
I have never left a review before but for this place, I just have to! We ate here last week for our anniversary dinner. And let me tell you. It blew. My. Mind.The food was so damn good, I can’t stop thinking about it.. especially the pork belly, scallops and the steak! Our server was so great.. explained everything when it came out. The atmosphere is cozy yet super vibey! Wish I could give Sur Lie 10 stars! We will definitely be back when we visit Portland next!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Scallops
Helen Barna
Had an incredible meal here. Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back!
Judy Cohen
Food here is next level. So creative and thoughtful. Mussels and lobster in puff pastry were divine. Prickly pear sorbet for dessert was spectacular. Server was lovely and informative. Will happily return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Popover
Gordon Merrick
Just got drinks at the bar, very friendly service that know their stuff when it comes to creative and tasty cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Cameron Greene
We had an amazing dinner at Sur Lie. The drinks in particular were so unique and delicious, but the food was also incredible. We had the wild arugula salad, scallops, the popover, steak, and pasta, and it was all incredible. I think the popover and pasta were probably our favorites.
Our server was knowledgeable and easily answered any questions we had about the menu - highly recommend!
My husband and I love creative small plates, and Sur Lie did this so well! Everything we ordered we loved. We wished we could’ve tried more. Service was great too. There are so many restaurants to choose from in Portland, and we are glad we went to this one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ashley Mcdade
Sur Lie isn't just a meal; it's an experience that lingers long after the last bite. The intimate bistro captures the essence of fine dining without any pretense.
The staff elevates the dining experience. They're knowledgeable about the menu, attentive without being intrusive, and genuinely excited to share their recommendations. The owner in particular is very involved and makes sure both her staff and the guest are having a good time. It's clear the whole team is invested in making sure every guest leaves happy.
The ingredients were fresh, everything was cooked to perfection, and the flavors were bold while maintaining balance.The tapas sized portions are perfect for sharing, letting you try more of the menu. We ordered 7 to start and ended up added 2 more because it was so good (sadly I didn't photograph everything!)
Highly recommend sitting at the chefs counter! It was such a fun experience. The chef was really engaging. We'll be back again in the future :)
What a delicious meal! From the moment you walk in the server greets you with a smile. The music was almost like low-fly, loud enough to enjoy but easy to talk and hear over. We started with cocktails which were so fine. Then a few dishes of yummyness. Dinner was spaced out just enough to make the meal flow but not feel rushed. Price was just right… super happy!
Dietary restrictions: Gluten
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Dip
Amie Chesworth
Amazing food, one of the best meals we have had in a long time! Staff were exceptionally friendly including the guy behind the bar. Could not recommend more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shawn Costa
We LOVED our experience here! We couldn't get a table when we walked in, but they happily sat us at the bar. The bartender was extremely friendly and the drinks we had were excellent! We went with the chefs tasting menu and everything we had was top notch! The popover blew me away and dethroned the Pork Wellington I had at Fore Street as the best thing I've ever eaten. Everything was cooked too perfection, if I could give 10 stars, I would! Very sad we only come out here once a year for vacation as we would probably be regulars, but can say for sure we will be back next year!
Excellent food and friendly service with unique and inventive dishes. We made dinner reservations for a Saturday night and were seated when we arrived. The server was friendly and helpful and recommended 4-6 dishes for two people to share. The dishes were unique and came out as prepared and all very flavorful with quality ingredients. Some were a bit small for sharing but others were much larger and overall balanced out on value. The Lobster Popovers were very good but our favorite were two fall inspired dishes the roast acorn squash and mushroom gnocchi. We would definitely order all three again. Prices were reasonable considering flavors and quality however we skipped dessert as nothing on the menu interested us. A great place for dinner out.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Lobster Popover
Fantastic food. Wonderful drinks.
Dietary restrictions: GF
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gnocci, Crab Dip, Seared Scallops
I didn't love their food. We had the shrimp, scallop, mussels, cod, and the lobster popover. The shrimp and scallops were pretty good.as was the cod. The mussels were not to my taste. The biggest disappointment was the lobster popovers which is the reason we came. The sauce was not good, the rest of the popover was just so so.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
I thought the dishes were interesting and well-prepared. The restaurant is small plates, six dishes for two people were just right, leaving room for dessert. 206 dollars before tip. Favorites: muscles in curry sauce, lobster popover.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Popover
Food was OK without being great, but restaurant layout is all wrong and creates very little atmosphere
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 4
I have never left a review before but for this place, I just have to! We ate here last week for our anniversary dinner. And let me tell you. It blew. My. Mind.The food was so damn good, I can’t stop thinking about it.. especially the pork belly, scallops and the steak! Our server was so great.. explained everything when it came out. The atmosphere is cozy yet super vibey! Wish I could give Sur Lie 10 stars! We will definitely be back when we visit Portland next!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Seared Scallops
Had an incredible meal here. Highly recommend and can’t wait to come back!
Food here is next level. So creative and thoughtful. Mussels and lobster in puff pastry were divine. Prickly pear sorbet for dessert was spectacular. Server was lovely and informative. Will happily return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Popover
Just got drinks at the bar, very friendly service that know their stuff when it comes to creative and tasty cocktails.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
We had an amazing dinner at Sur Lie. The drinks in particular were so unique and delicious, but the food was also incredible. We had the wild arugula salad, scallops, the popover, steak, and pasta, and it was all incredible. I think the popover and pasta were probably our favorites.
Our server was knowledgeable and easily answered any questions we had about the menu - highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Popover, Seared Scallops
Restaurantji Recommends
My husband and I love creative small plates, and Sur Lie did this so well! Everything we ordered we loved. We wished we could’ve tried more. Service was great too. There are so many restaurants to choose from in Portland, and we are glad we went to this one.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sur Lie isn't just a meal; it's an experience that lingers long after the last bite. The intimate bistro captures the essence of fine dining without any pretense.
The staff elevates the dining experience. They're knowledgeable about the menu, attentive without being intrusive, and genuinely excited to share their recommendations. The owner in particular is very involved and makes sure both her staff and the guest are having a good time. It's clear the whole team is invested in making sure every guest leaves happy.
The ingredients were fresh, everything was cooked to perfection, and the flavors were bold while maintaining balance.The tapas sized portions are perfect for sharing, letting you try more of the menu. We ordered 7 to start and ended up added 2 more because it was so good (sadly I didn't photograph everything!)
Highly recommend sitting at the chefs counter! It was such a fun experience. The chef was really engaging. We'll be back again in the future :)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gnocci, Vanilla Bean Cheesecake
What a delicious meal! From the moment you walk in the server greets you with a smile. The music was almost like low-fly, loud enough to enjoy but easy to talk and hear over. We started with cocktails which were so fine. Then a few dishes of yummyness. Dinner was spaced out just enough to make the meal flow but not feel rushed. Price was just right… super happy!
Dietary restrictions: Gluten
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crab Dip
Amazing food, one of the best meals we have had in a long time! Staff were exceptionally friendly including the guy behind the bar. Could not recommend more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We LOVED our experience here! We couldn't get a table when we walked in, but they happily sat us at the bar. The bartender was extremely friendly and the drinks we had were excellent! We went with the chefs tasting menu and everything we had was top notch! The popover blew me away and dethroned the Pork Wellington I had at Fore Street as the best thing I've ever eaten. Everything was cooked too perfection, if I could give 10 stars, I would! Very sad we only come out here once a year for vacation as we would probably be regulars, but can say for sure we will be back next year!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Popover
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