Higgins is always a fabulous experience, and our meal was no exception. We had a burrata salad with some of the most amazing heirloom tomatoes that I've ever tasted. I ordered petrale sole special, while my husband had Fisherman's Stew. Both were wonderful. We were impressed with how rapidly the dishes were served after we ordered. My husband had a glass of white wine, and then we shared a bottle of red. The entire bill was $180, which seemed quite reasonable for a high-end restaurant. The restaurant was not particularly busy during our visit but it was a Sunday night and there had been a community event that afternoon, which closed a lot of streets. Our server said things have been quite busy otherwise (lots of shows nearby). Our server was super friendly and helpful. She never introduced herself and never mentioned the price of the specials. To be fair, we didn't ask, either. There were a couple of very tiny things that I thought could have been improved. I miss white tablecloths. Brown butcher paper for a table covering does not scream "we are a classy place". A candle would have been nice for some atmosphere. No one offered to take our coats. Lots of room to hang them on the back of my chair or toss them onto the bench, but also does not scream "classy". Overall, still a wonderful date night, and we will be back.
San
This is the kind of restaurant with such an appealing creative menu that you wish you could eat there every night for a week just to sample all the wonderful offerings, boasting an exceptional bar and helpful and engaging servers. Memorable dining without being pretentious or even fussy. We'll be talking about it for quite a while.
Merrie
The food and service at Higgins Restaurant are so outstanding we dine there for several nights in a row when we are in town. The menu is diverse, with something for everyone and they can make dietary adjustments. We look forward to our next visit to Higgins.
Judy
The Starter of Oregon Albacore tuna confit stuffed tomatoes was delicious. On the Main menu the Basque fisherman's stew was excellent! The staff & especially the maitre d were very kind & helpful. I would recommend going there for a wonderful experience.
blair
An Oregon classic. Service was prompt, my server's description of the menu was spot on and my meal was delicious. I was a single at a table for two in the bar and received excellent service. The salmon was a nice cut and prepared well.
Lloyd
Always great food with impeccable service. It is a special place we like to go for various occasions, but particularly before a show at the Schnitzer. I have yet to go and not have a great time. Nice wine list too with great suggestions by the staff.
Pamela
Higgins ALWAYS has great and well-presented food! Service is professional and the ambience is energetic!
Doug
Hadn't been to Higgins in years and unfortunately found the design and seating tired, and the entre under-seasoned/bland and the dessert mousse grainy.
Gery
Excellent food and great service, all staff was very attentive to our needs, we never had to ask.
Kerri
What a great place, with a wonderful and diverse menu, everything from outstanding burgers to GF/Vegan options. Very leisurely fine dining, with very attentive, knowledgeable and helpful staff!
Our party of 3 had a wonderful meal. Two of us ordered off the Bistro menu and I ordered the risotto off of the main menu. We shared a bowl of the gazpacho (so good) and we're all pleasantly full. No room for dessert! Great service and ambiance
Anita
Absolutely fantastic food & service. It's pricey but the portions are HUGE! It's a great value.
Bob
This restaurant is a Portland icon. Food is great. Service is great. You won't be disappointed
Julie “TWsubab” Eckman
After hearing about the possibility of Higgins closing down, my spouse decided to take me there for dinner to experience it.
First off, our waitress service and refreshing our water service was great. When it came to busing our table, we had to protect our plates from being taken away too soon.
We decided to spring for one of the specials; the 58 day aged ribeye steak with shishito peppers for $110. When the steak arrived it was disappointing for the price. They could have included the mushrooms with the plate, which was an additional cost. The flavor and cook on the steak was good, but about a quarter of the slices were inedible unrendered fat and cartilage. I know you come here for the ambience, instead of cooking at home. I have cooked my own tomahawk steaks on the BBQ grill, essentially more meat for a third of the cost. We ordered a starter, the summer vegetables with sheep's milk feta. It was nice and fresh at $23, a little pricy for a veggie dish.
Overall, for the two dishes and three cocktails, we spent $220 including 20% tip.
Experiencing this food almost makes us want to drive to the Buckhorn Steakhouse in Winters, CA where you can get at a 30 to 60 day aged 48oz Tomahawk angus ribeye for two along with all the sides for $130. Thanks Higgins for staying open...
Higgins is always a fabulous experience, and our meal was no exception. We had a burrata salad with some of the most amazing heirloom tomatoes that I've ever tasted. I ordered petrale sole special, while my husband had Fisherman's Stew. Both were wonderful. We were impressed with how rapidly the dishes were served after we ordered. My husband had a glass of white wine, and then we shared a bottle of red. The entire bill was $180, which seemed quite reasonable for a high-end restaurant. The restaurant was not particularly busy during our visit but it was a Sunday night and there had been a community event that afternoon, which closed a lot of streets. Our server said things have been quite busy otherwise (lots of shows nearby). Our server was super friendly and helpful. She never introduced herself and never mentioned the price of the specials. To be fair, we didn't ask, either. There were a couple of very tiny things that I thought could have been improved. I miss white tablecloths. Brown butcher paper for a table covering does not scream "we are a classy place". A candle would have been nice for some atmosphere. No one offered to take our coats. Lots of room to hang them on the back of my chair or toss them onto the bench, but also does not scream "classy". Overall, still a wonderful date night, and we will be back.
This is the kind of restaurant with such an appealing creative menu that you wish you could eat there every night for a week just to sample all the wonderful offerings, boasting an exceptional bar and helpful and engaging servers. Memorable dining without being pretentious or even fussy. We'll be talking about it for quite a while.
The food and service at Higgins Restaurant are so outstanding we dine there for several nights in a row when we are in town. The menu is diverse, with something for everyone and they can make dietary adjustments. We look forward to our next visit to Higgins.
The Starter of Oregon Albacore tuna confit stuffed tomatoes was delicious. On the Main menu the Basque fisherman's stew was excellent! The staff & especially the maitre d were very kind & helpful. I would recommend going there for a wonderful experience.
An Oregon classic. Service was prompt, my server's description of the menu was spot on and my meal was delicious. I was a single at a table for two in the bar and received excellent service. The salmon was a nice cut and prepared well.
Always great food with impeccable service. It is a special place we like to go for various occasions, but particularly before a show at the Schnitzer. I have yet to go and not have a great time. Nice wine list too with great suggestions by the staff.
Higgins ALWAYS has great and well-presented food! Service is professional and the ambience is energetic!
Hadn't been to Higgins in years and unfortunately found the design and seating tired, and the entre under-seasoned/bland and the dessert mousse grainy.
Excellent food and great service, all staff was very attentive to our needs, we never had to ask.
What a great place, with a wonderful and diverse menu, everything from outstanding burgers to GF/Vegan options. Very leisurely fine dining, with very attentive, knowledgeable and helpful staff!
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Our party of 3 had a wonderful meal. Two of us ordered off the Bistro menu and I ordered the risotto off of the main menu. We shared a bowl of the gazpacho (so good) and we're all pleasantly full. No room for dessert! Great service and ambiance
Absolutely fantastic food & service. It's pricey but the portions are HUGE! It's a great value.
This restaurant is a Portland icon. Food is great. Service is great. You won't be disappointed
After hearing about the possibility of Higgins closing down, my spouse decided to take me there for dinner to experience it.
First off, our waitress service and refreshing our water service was great. When it came to busing our table, we had to protect our plates from being taken away too soon.
We decided to spring for one of the specials; the 58 day aged ribeye steak with shishito peppers for $110. When the steak arrived it was disappointing for the price. They could have included the mushrooms with the plate, which was an additional cost. The flavor and cook on the steak was good, but about a quarter of the slices were inedible unrendered fat and cartilage. I know you come here for the ambience, instead of cooking at home. I have cooked my own tomahawk steaks on the BBQ grill, essentially more meat for a third of the cost. We ordered a starter, the summer vegetables with sheep's milk feta. It was nice and fresh at $23, a little pricy for a veggie dish.
Overall, for the two dishes and three cocktails, we spent $220 including 20% tip.
Experiencing this food almost makes us want to drive to the Buckhorn Steakhouse in Winters, CA where you can get at a 30 to 60 day aged 48oz Tomahawk angus ribeye for two along with all the sides for $130. Thanks Higgins for staying open...
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Higgins always on point
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
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