Service was super slow, it took the server about 25 mins before she came by for our drink orders so we also gave her our dinner orders since we didn't know when we will return to our table. Ordered the wine flight which didn't come out until later, by that time we were midway with our meals. Also very overpriced for mediocre food, $15 for 2 drumstick on the kids meal?! That is just ridiculous.
VistonS
First time to Grill68, as a potential replacement for downtown Portland steakhouses due to the safety issues of downtown Portland. Our server, Elaine, made us really feel a home. She helped select a wine to go with our dinner choices (steak and chops), by bring out 4 different wines based on our initial inputs. All were very good and we settled on two of the four. The burrata salad was stunning in presentation and excellent in taste. The steak and chops were superbly prepared and very tasty. During the whole process, Elaine kept an eye on us and touched base at all the right times. We look forward to going to Grill68 again, as it was a real treat, and on the westside.
Kelley Cathcart
Elaine and her crew make things perfect! Tabletop hibachis are super fun!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elaine was an amazing hostess! We arrived early and had a cozy spot in the corner. We enjoyed wine tastes, a sparkling wine flight, a delicious meal, and dessert. The place filled up fast, but the ambience remained comfortable and relaxed. We would definitely dine there again!
Jordan Love
Can be a little loud when busy. Seating leaves something to be desired and needs more personal seating. The staff there was absolutely wonderful from the moment we walked in till the time we left. Super friendly and attentive. The food...Oh my, the food... my wife had the ribeye, and I had the 6oz filet mignon. We both had moments of bliss per bite. I have never had a steak so flavorful, so moist, so tender that I would rather let it break down on its own rather than chew it. I should have ordered the 10oz instead as the 6 Oz left me wanting more. I am a picky eater, never do I eat the fat on a steak... today that changed. Couldn't have picked a better place for a steak.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Viciny
Unique & charming neighborhood steakhouse with great food. Cozy, vibe, and decent pricing. Service was a bit slow at the onset, but if you go in there, not in a hurry, it's not a problem. Service definitely came with care. Food presentation was very nice and particularly enjoyed the bread that was served with the meal. Full bar available and lots of wine options. They just started promoting meet & mingle evenings which you can find on their Facebook page. Sounds great. Pay a flat rate and sip some wine and meet your neighbors while tasting good food.
GayleH
We enjoyed our visit to Grill 68. The food was pretty much on par cost wise from other steak houses. The service wasn't rapid, but was cordial and friendly. Our steak needed to be returned to the kitchen to obtain the medium rare that we ordered. Also, their website is not up to date regarding hours (closed Sunday). The bread was stale—apparently cut on a previous day of the week and then served on Saturday. We enjoyed 2 kinds of steak that were flavorful and enjoyed the Cesar salad. All in all—it was a good experience and we enjoyed our food. It's lovely to have a steak restaurant close by and I'm sure we will return again.
Jennifer S.
This restaurant was excellent. Our server Elaine catered to a members dietary needs while at the same time recommending the best local Pinot Noir selection. The food was perfectly seasoned. The portion sizes are large. We will definitely make this restaurant a priority every time we are in the area. This was a great find for our group.
Brian Knight
Great place for diner. Incredible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rick Edwards
Was optimistic about a first-time visit. First, walked in three minutes before our reservation and stood near the menus/entry for three minutes while people looked at us and talked with each other. Kinda weird. Not a long time, but being looked at the whole time? Pretty weird. Then taken to a table.Tiny table. Bread was good, with compound butter. Not great, but good. Cocktails were good. Salad was cheap and less than boring. Steak was well-cooked and tasty. Lamb chops were very strangely thin. Shrimp was very under-seasoned. And waitress said we would get 4 shrimp to share, but 3 arrived. Ordered risotto as a side. (menu is ala carte, btw). It was NOT risotto! Wikipedia says risotto is "an Italian rice dish cooked with broth until it reaches a creamy consistency." Their risotto was rice with cheese and mushrooms. Zero creaminess. ZERO. Like a bowl of rice at a Chinese restaurant with cheese stirred in. See pic. Disappointing. And we shared the salad, the entree and the risotto.Also, the staff was not attentive. And seemed to lack a team approach. Missing items, leaving plates on the table for a long time. Not high-end service like the prices imply. And it was $125.50. Before tip! SO overpriced for what you get. Yes, they can make a cocktail. And cook a steak. But otherwise, a big disappointment.
We were excited to try this restaurant for an early Valentine's date night. Unfortunately, it was a big disappointment. We had reservations. Upon walking in, we waited for about 10 minutes in the entryway before anyone greeted us. After finally being seated, they sat us at a wobbly table wayyy too close to a table of 10+ abnoxiously loud guests. There were other open tables that they could heave seated us at. We sat at our table for another 20 minutes without a server even asking if we would like something to drink. Meanwhile , she was hamming it up and taking photos with the large party next to us. My husband and I were both really trying to have an open mind about this place but we decided to leave. As we were putting on our jackets, the server finally came over to us. We left a tip and left very disappointed. We have kids and don't get a lot of nights out together just the two of us. We ended up going to a restaurant down the road and did our best to recover from the disappointing experience. Will not go back.
Danielle
Elaine was amazing! I had my birthday dinner here on a Thursday night. Originally it was 12 but I had to add 2 more seats last minute and thankfully they were able to accommodate. It's an intimate place but the food is amazing and Elaine's service was Michelin Star Level. Thank you so much Elaine!
elizabeth saberon
We celebrated our 38th wedding anniversary there and it was just wonderful!Wheelchair accessibility: Handicap parking is right in front of the restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Fried Beer Battered Mushrooms, grill68 Caesar Salad, Grilled Steak Flat Bread, Lamb Chops Top and 1 2 Chicken Bottom
DanS
We've been going to Grill 68 since it opened 3 years ago, and we love the people and the food. It's a nice little neighborhood restaurant that serves high-quality food, at decent prices, and with great service. Great spot for date night!
Jarid P.
Food was pretty good. The help started out OK, but slowly diminished to pretty much nothing. Beverages were slow to come to the table and after we received our meals.... Nobody checked to see if the food was OK. Nobody came by to refill our drinks. Both hosts came past our table no less than seven times without checking in on us. Our empty water glasses, empty wine glass, and empty beverage glass sat at the corner of the table pretty much the entire time during our meal. Might give it another try someday simply because my steak was pretty good.
Service was super slow, it took the server about 25 mins before she came by for our drink orders so we also gave her our dinner orders since we didn't know when we will return to our table. Ordered the wine flight which didn't come out until later, by that time we were midway with our meals. Also very overpriced for mediocre food, $15 for 2 drumstick on the kids meal?! That is just ridiculous.
First time to Grill68, as a potential replacement for downtown Portland steakhouses due to the safety issues of downtown Portland. Our server, Elaine, made us really feel a home. She helped select a wine to go with our dinner choices (steak and chops), by bring out 4 different wines based on our initial inputs. All were very good and we settled on two of the four. The burrata salad was stunning in presentation and excellent in taste. The steak and chops were superbly prepared and very tasty. During the whole process, Elaine kept an eye on us and touched base at all the right times. We look forward to going to Grill68 again, as it was a real treat, and on the westside.
Elaine and her crew make things perfect! Tabletop hibachis are super fun!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elaine was an amazing hostess! We arrived early and had a cozy spot in the corner. We enjoyed wine tastes, a sparkling wine flight, a delicious meal, and dessert. The place filled up fast, but the ambience remained comfortable and relaxed. We would definitely dine there again!
Can be a little loud when busy. Seating leaves something to be desired and needs more personal seating. The staff there was absolutely wonderful from the moment we walked in till the time we left. Super friendly and attentive. The food...Oh my, the food... my wife had the ribeye, and I had the 6oz filet mignon. We both had moments of bliss per bite. I have never had a steak so flavorful, so moist, so tender that I would rather let it break down on its own rather than chew it. I should have ordered the 10oz instead as the 6 Oz left me wanting more. I am a picky eater, never do I eat the fat on a steak... today that changed. Couldn't have picked a better place for a steak.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Unique & charming neighborhood steakhouse with great food. Cozy, vibe, and decent pricing. Service was a bit slow at the onset, but if you go in there, not in a hurry, it's not a problem. Service definitely came with care. Food presentation was very nice and particularly enjoyed the bread that was served with the meal. Full bar available and lots of wine options. They just started promoting meet & mingle evenings which you can find on their Facebook page. Sounds great. Pay a flat rate and sip some wine and meet your neighbors while tasting good food.
We enjoyed our visit to Grill 68. The food was pretty much on par cost wise from other steak houses. The service wasn't rapid, but was cordial and friendly. Our steak needed to be returned to the kitchen to obtain the medium rare that we ordered. Also, their website is not up to date regarding hours (closed Sunday). The bread was stale—apparently cut on a previous day of the week and then served on Saturday. We enjoyed 2 kinds of steak that were flavorful and enjoyed the Cesar salad. All in all—it was a good experience and we enjoyed our food. It's lovely to have a steak restaurant close by and I'm sure we will return again.
This restaurant was excellent. Our server Elaine catered to a members dietary needs while at the same time recommending the best local Pinot Noir selection. The food was perfectly seasoned. The portion sizes are large. We will definitely make this restaurant a priority every time we are in the area. This was a great find for our group.
Great place for diner. Incredible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was optimistic about a first-time visit. First, walked in three minutes before our reservation and stood near the menus/entry for three minutes while people looked at us and talked with each other. Kinda weird. Not a long time, but being looked at the whole time? Pretty weird. Then taken to a table.Tiny table. Bread was good, with compound butter. Not great, but good. Cocktails were good. Salad was cheap and less than boring. Steak was well-cooked and tasty. Lamb chops were very strangely thin. Shrimp was very under-seasoned. And waitress said we would get 4 shrimp to share, but 3 arrived. Ordered risotto as a side. (menu is ala carte, btw). It was NOT risotto! Wikipedia says risotto is "an Italian rice dish cooked with broth until it reaches a creamy consistency." Their risotto was rice with cheese and mushrooms. Zero creaminess. ZERO. Like a bowl of rice at a Chinese restaurant with cheese stirred in. See pic. Disappointing. And we shared the salad, the entree and the risotto.Also, the staff was not attentive. And seemed to lack a team approach. Missing items, leaving plates on the table for a long time. Not high-end service like the prices imply. And it was $125.50. Before tip! SO overpriced for what you get. Yes, they can make a cocktail. And cook a steak. But otherwise, a big disappointment.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
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We were excited to try this restaurant for an early Valentine's date night. Unfortunately, it was a big disappointment. We had reservations. Upon walking in, we waited for about 10 minutes in the entryway before anyone greeted us. After finally being seated, they sat us at a wobbly table wayyy too close to a table of 10+ abnoxiously loud guests. There were other open tables that they could heave seated us at. We sat at our table for another 20 minutes without a server even asking if we would like something to drink. Meanwhile , she was hamming it up and taking photos with the large party next to us. My husband and I were both really trying to have an open mind about this place but we decided to leave. As we were putting on our jackets, the server finally came over to us. We left a tip and left very disappointed. We have kids and don't get a lot of nights out together just the two of us. We ended up going to a restaurant down the road and did our best to recover from the disappointing experience. Will not go back.
Elaine was amazing! I had my birthday dinner here on a Thursday night. Originally it was 12 but I had to add 2 more seats last minute and thankfully they were able to accommodate. It's an intimate place but the food is amazing and Elaine's service was Michelin Star Level. Thank you so much Elaine!
We celebrated our 38th wedding anniversary there and it was just wonderful!Wheelchair accessibility: Handicap parking is right in front of the restaurant
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Fried Beer Battered Mushrooms, grill68 Caesar Salad, Grilled Steak Flat Bread, Lamb Chops Top and 1 2 Chicken Bottom
We've been going to Grill 68 since it opened 3 years ago, and we love the people and the food. It's a nice little neighborhood restaurant that serves high-quality food, at decent prices, and with great service. Great spot for date night!
Food was pretty good. The help started out OK, but slowly diminished to pretty much nothing. Beverages were slow to come to the table and after we received our meals.... Nobody checked to see if the food was OK. Nobody came by to refill our drinks. Both hosts came past our table no less than seven times without checking in on us. Our empty water glasses, empty wine glass, and empty beverage glass sat at the corner of the table pretty much the entire time during our meal. Might give it another try someday simply because my steak was pretty good.