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Davis Street Tavern Reviews List

Davis Street Tavern

Enjoy fine dining in a modern tavern atmosphere. Inspired Northwest cuisine is served in a historic Portland landmark. High ceilings showcase the massive Doug Fir beams, walnut floors and original brickwork. A full bar and over 100 selections of wine focusing on Northwest producers, showcases the bounty the Northwest has to offer. Three distinct dining areas offers guests a quiet dining experience in the main dining room or livelier setting in the tavern. Located in the heart of Old Town, Davis Street Tavern is an essential Portland experience.
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47 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
(47 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 47 reviews
5 stars
(17)
4 stars
(21)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Noise Level
2.2 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • fit for foodies(24)
  • neighborhood gem(19)
  • good for groups(17)
  • vibrant bar scene(14)
  • great for lunch(10)
  • special occasion(8)
Davis Street Tavern Reviews List
Review 1 for Davis Street Tavern
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A must go to restaurant!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Our first time to Davis Street. What a fabulous evening. Can't wait to go back. It was my husbands birthday and they didn't miss a beat on any level. The food was amazing. From the presentation of the food to the quality and taste. We started with the crab bisque that was heaven we then had the seared halibut & New York Strip steak both were perfectly cooked. Had a nice bottle of champagne and ended our dinner with very tasty bread pudding.
The ambiance is amazing and the wait staff extremely knowledgable and helpful. A very upscale restaurant at the same time being very comfortable and welcoming. Can't wait to go back.
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Dined on 04/27/2013
 2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Davis Street Tavern
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The Anderson Ranch Lamb Burger

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The Anderson Ranch Lamb Burger was an awesome flavor combination -- feta, dried apricot, roasted red onion, pine nuts and a spicy mint yogurt. It'd be worth the three-hour drive to Portland just to have it again!"
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Davis Street Tavern
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a large party and had

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had a large party and had to add quite a few on to the reservations last minute, they were very flexible. We were given a great table and excellent service! This was our first time here, and we will be back!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, special occasion
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Review 4 for Davis Street Tavern
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

food was ok. the service

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"food was ok. the service was really......really..... slow. we had a lot of people waiting for drinks. they could have almost doubled the revenue for drinks from our group if they would have come around more. i thought it was a goal for a for-profit company to maximize customer service yet at the same time, maximize reveneu. NOT FOUND AT DAVIS STREET... ALSO.......it was not busy so i don't get it. I would definitely not recommend this rest...for larger groups. maybe they are ok with smaller group sizes. don't know, will never know. if people want to wait an hour....and get old while waiting for a drink..........DAVIS STREET IS YOUR PLACE...............
i hope they take this post seriously
"
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 5 for Davis Street Tavern
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Fine luncheon dining at more

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Fine luncheon dining at more affordable prices than most, and the food and service is better than most."
Dined on 02/26/2013
 2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 6 for Davis Street Tavern
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We had a great dinner and

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"We had a great dinner and the food- wine selection was great."
Dined on 02/22/2013
 2005
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Review 7 for Davis Street Tavern
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Enjoyed Valentines Day tete a tete

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"A very versatile place with a lively front room and bar or a quieter back room. We requested a quiet table, and got just that. A nice level of music meant that diners didn't have to listen to the conversation at other tables. The service was attentive, not over-involved; the food tasty, and as described; atmosphere very pleasant. I plan to return again and again. We shared a generously sized salad, then for entrees enjoyed the salmon and the risotto."
Dined on 02/14/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 8 for Davis Street Tavern
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food is always well-balanced

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food is always well-balanced and beautifully prepared. The service is never fussy and the space is comfortable without being casual. Just what I look for in a restaurant...great food without the fuss."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 9 for Davis Street Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

4 people getting together

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"4 people getting together to catch up. Menu enough for everyones taste and it was quite tasty! Nice selection of beer,wine and bar pours. Great service. Reasonable Happy Hour pricing. Parking right across the street 5 bucks. Nothing bad to say."
Dined on 02/11/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Davis Street Tavern
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent service, amazing

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Excellent service, amazing food and just a fun place. We will be back very soon.
Thanks,
KSD
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Dined on 02/09/2013
 2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 11 for Davis Street Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Just had a bday party with

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Just had a bday party with a large group (15) here. Was perfect for this type of event. Lots of room etc..
My only complaint was the 20% auto grat. When did we move from 15% to 18% to 20%. Seems ridiculous. 20% is the new normal I guess.
Food, drinks, atmosphere were awesome. Service was good."
Dined on 02/09/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups
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Review 12 for Davis Street Tavern
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

One of Portland's best...

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A "pearl' on the edge of the Pearl. One of the best restaurants in Portland hands down. A mix of smart casual with foodie sophistication that make this a repeat and soon to be regular place for our dining. Don't let the location deceive you... the old town charm is preserved in the interior design, and the food, drink and service is of the level that few in the city can match. Highly recommended."
Dined on 02/09/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion
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Review 13 for Davis Street Tavern
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

A friend and I ate there recently.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A friend and I ate there recently. We arrived at the reservation time and were seated immediately. As it was an early dinner (5:30) we ate from the happy hour menu, which allowed us to order 4 items. They were all great. I have eaten there several times before and have always been happy. This is the place I usually go when I want steak and pomme frites as they do them so well."
Dined on 02/06/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 14 for Davis Street Tavern
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great menu and the food was

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Great menu and the food was fantastic."
Dined on 12/31/2012
 2006
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Review 15 for Davis Street Tavern
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our dinner was fantastic.

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Our dinner was fantastic. The staff was energetic and very friendly. Food was delicious. Definitely will come back. And so very glad that I made reservations through OpenTable. There were folks waiting for tables 15 minutes after we arrived. Also, great mix of cocktails."
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 16 for Davis Street Tavern
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Took my wife for lunch and

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Took my wife for lunch and was very disapointed. My soup was cold, and the server did not even remember to bring my wife her tea until the check came. VERY different experience from my prior after-work cocktail hour visit which was terrific. Great drinks, ambiance, and appetizers. Give up on lunches and stick to what you're good at. Being a Tavern after 5PM. Or, learn how to make a better lunch scene."
Dined on 01/22/2013
 2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for Davis Street Tavern
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Overall a nice evening with

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Overall a nice evening with 10 work colleagues. Because of the size of or group they automatically added a 25% tip. Usually I'm fine with that practice but the service was good but not great and they messed up my order. So I probably would not have left them such a large tip. The food was good, and the setting was nice for a get together of that nature."
Dined on 01/23/2013
 2010
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Davis Street Tavern
Based on the average of (30) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Service 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Ambiance 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Noise Level
2.2 / 3
Energetic