We enjoyed a Friday night dinner in the dining room. The staff was attentive and super friendly. The food was excellent. We ordered the mussels appetizer, the mussels were steamed perfectly, but the soup base was the star of the show. I ordered the lamb pasta dish, which was delicious, and I was surprised by the portion, my husband had to help me finish. My husband ordered the duck as an entree and he said it was fantastic, portion size was basically half a duck, which was amazing.
Stopped in for dinner before a nearby concert. Ate on the bar/bistro side with a cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. Drink menu was great, with lots of options. Had the cassoulet as an entree and it was absolutely delicious. Will definitely look for opportunities to return!
Extremely helpful and friendly staff, very professional and knowledgeable service. The food is excellent. Everything we ordered was great, including the wine. The wine list is fairly large with several Oregon wines in addition to French, etc.
Fantastic French meal. Farm to table ingredients, friendly staff, inviting atmosphere. Portions are plentiful and savory. You won't be disappointed.
The food was excellent. Service was great. Our entrees were taking particularly long but the waiter was attentive and informative about the situation. As a thank you for our patience, they unnecessarily "took care of" one of our rounds of drinks. Free drinks or not I'll be going back.
This downtown Portland farm to table mainstay has been near the top for decades for good reason.
Excellent menu featuring fresh Northwest cuisine, bistro classics and elevated sandwiches. Several vegetarian options as well, some vegan. Flawless preparation and presentation. Cassoulet was rich, savory and satisfying without being heavy. Vegan samosas with vegetable curry also outstanding.
Service is informative, professional and unfussy. Not expensive for the quality as long as you don't get carried away by the amazing beverage selection - Higgins was at the forefront in offering craft and Belgian beers when I first came here in the 1990s.
You can't go wrong at Higgins.
Third visit in 2 years, consistently very good food. Our favorite restaurant in downtown Portland.
My friend and I sat at the bar, on a crowded Friday night before a show downtown. The bar tender was friendly and knowledgeable. It was loud, but a good vibe. Food was excellent, drinks were good, all the staff we interacted with were very professional.
Amazing food, service was superb and the atmosphere was just so cozy!
My business partner and my 8 year old son came in on our way home from a business trip and we decided to stop in for dinner for her birthday. We all got fish dishes and they were UNBELIEVABLE! Our server, an older English fellow I believe, was funny and just so friendly and knowledgeable!
I will be definitely going here again and again when I come through from WA!
Stumbled upon this place while searching Google maps for a restaurant in downtown nearby to my hotel to meet up with a local friend in Portland. He’s familiar with many of the top restaurants, but had never been to this one though it’s been on his list for a while!
Relaxed atmosphere with staff that really care about the food and your experience. Our waiter had been working there for 29 years and had helped found the restaurant!
I was excited to try the dishes with locally sourced ingredients, and we shared the salmon (pictured) which was really nice and a very substantial pork dish with sausage and a meatball. In hindsight, would have ordered the ling cod as a lighter dish but enjoyed my dinner here.
Personable and thoughtful service. Great food. Bar is boisterous. A bit pricey everything considered. Would recommend.
Great food and quality service! Enjoyed the wine and beer selection and the consistent attention to detail. The perfect date night!
We came here for our wedding anniversary tonight and it was absolutely phenomenal. We started with mussels which were in an amazing ginger plum sauce that was light and delicious. The entrees (pictured in this review) were also to die for, and everything down to the food presentation was beyond my expectations. I got the Kakavia which I would highly recommend for anyone who enjoys seafood, and my husband got the Yucatán-style pork stew that had very tender meat. We will definitely be back!
Loved the experience and food from beginning to end. Arrived to realize that I booked the wrong Saturday but they squeezed us in thankfully. The Higgins Manhattan was delicious as well as the house made meats board. Loved the steak, salmon, and chicken specials. Thanks for taking care of us!
Excellent food and service!
Everything worked fast and smooth, like a clock! This place knows how to serve great food and delicious desserts.
Definitely a place I would revisit and recommend!
This was the first time I have been here. My date brought me and we were not disappointed. The food was amazing the tenderloin was cooked to perfection and the shaved potatoes stacked and baked with beef fat was so decadent. They have a nice wine selection and we were so full that we couldn't consider dessert. There service was amazing and we were checked on multiple times during our meal. Higgins will be on my list of must go restaurants for friends an family.
Went for lunch. Had clams, oysters and mushrooms. Friend ordered the buckwheat crepe. Loved the liver mouse pate with cognac. Everything was delicious. I liked sharing and trying the dishes. Will return.
Wife and I decided to check out Higgins on a date night in Portland while here visiting family. We both enjoyed our meals, including stuffed chili pepper, pumpkin bisque, pasta and Ling cod. Dessert was fantastic as well, consisting of a chocolate tort and a peach pavlova. Great service really helped to make it a wonderful experience all around!
Really enjoyed a pre-concert dinner! I loved the diverse flavors of my grilled curry cauliflower salad, risotto with corn, chilies and chanterelles and my bread pudding with peach and berries. What a unique and interesting meal. The service was wonderfull!
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