“Ate here, solo, March 2024. Place was pretty busy. Wait staff was pleasant and helpful; nice people. The prevailing atmosphere is genteel sterility, the clientele mostly older women drinking cool wines (such as a white zinfandel or beaujolais). I had a milk stout and a Reuben with a side of bean salad. The stout was excellent. The Reuben was disappointing; two very dry slices of toast hosting a goodly helping of corned beef with a wee bit of sauerkraut and an even smaller bit of dressing. The ingredients were of high quality and I admit the chef is entirely within his rights to make a sterile dry Reuben, but I didn't care for it. I like my Reubens messy and saucy, with bits leaking out the sides and a solid need for napkins. This was more like an architectural drawing of a Reuben. The bean salad was similar; dry and sterile. No sauce, no spices, and not a drop of liquid. Would I come here again? Doubtful. I prefer my dinners extroverted, loud and messy, even a bit inconvenient. And there are many more restaurants still to try in Pendleton. But if you like a bit of white zinfandel during your book group meeting, the Great Pacific might be the perfect spot.“
Recommended
“Ate here, solo, March 2024. Place was pretty busy. Wait staff was pleasant and helpful; nice people. The prevailing atmosphere is genteel sterility, the clientele mostly older women drinking cool wines (such as a white zinfandel or beaujolais). I had a milk stout and a Reuben with a side of bean salad. The stout was excellent. The Reuben was disappointing; two very dry slices of toast hosting a goodly helping of corned beef with a wee bit of sauerkraut and an even smaller bit of dressing. The ingredients were of high quality and I admit the chef is entirely within his rights to make a sterile dry Reuben, but I didn't care for it. I like my Reubens messy and saucy, with bits leaking out the sides and a solid need for napkins. This was more like an architectural drawing of a Reuben. The bean salad was similar; dry and sterile. No sauce, no spices, and not a drop of liquid. Would I come here again? Doubtful. I prefer my dinners extroverted, loud and messy, even a bit inconvenient. And there are many more restaurants still to try in Pendleton. But if you like a bit of white zinfandel during your book group meeting, the Great Pacific might be the perfect spot.“