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Restaurant Reviews for clarklewis

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1001 SE Water Avenue
Portland, OR 97214

A bustling eatery in the central eastside industrial district serving Italian inspired local, organic, seasonal, sustainable fare. clarklewis has received many honors since opening, including restaurant of the year (the Oregonian), 10 most notable new restaurants of 2004 (Wall Street Journal) and 10 hottest new restaurants of the year (msn.com) Dinner reservations are highly recommended, however most evenings we have walk-in availability on a first come first served basis. Bar counter space is first come first served as well. Online booking available up to a party of 6.

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Price: $31 to $50
Parking: Public Lot
Cross Street: Taylor
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Average Diner Rating
Overall Rating 4.2 out of 5 4.2 out of 5 (93 Reviews)
Food 4.3 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.2 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.2 out of 3 (Moderate)
Summary of Special Features

Diners classify this restaurant as:

  • fit for foodies (56)
  • special occasion (38)
  • romantic (36)
  • hot spot (22)
  • good for groups (20)
  • notable wine list (19)
  • neighborhood gem (12)
  • great for lunch (6)
  • vibrant bar scene (6)
  • great for outdoor dining (4)
  • late-night find (4)

clarklewis Reviews List
Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"FABULOUS! Great place for "girls night out". Everyone ate every morsel on their plates. Portions sizes were just right and the food was delicous!! We'll be back whenever we can."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/08/2010
(review submitted 03/10/2010)
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Review 2 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"first time dining at clarklewis. the overall experience was very nice. the polenta/porcini soup was wonderful as was my dining companion's roasted beet salad. she also got the roasted leg of lamb, which was delicious, but i got the pork shoulder and although the flavors were good, the pork was so tough it was almost inedible. the meal ended on a positive note with the apple torte. our service was very good also."

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/06/2010
(review submitted 03/08/2010)
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Review 3 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Excellent food in a chic renovated warehouse-style restaurant. Fun to watch the open kitchen at work, though the wood smoke can be a bit much if you were sitting close. Overall, though, very enjoyable."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/27/2010
(review submitted 03/08/2010)
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Review 4 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"I scheduled this lunch meeting for my boss and one other attendee. General feed back was very favorable."

Special Features: great for lunch

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 03/01/2010
(review submitted 03/03/2010)
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Review 5 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Ask about the tasting menu - amazing!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/26/2010
(review submitted 03/01/2010)
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Review 6 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Excellent food, best Manhattan ever from the bar, loved the wood oak smoke atmosphere"

Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/20/2010
(review submitted 02/26/2010)
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Review 7 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The wood grill caused a serious haze that killed my eyes. Besides that everything was great."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/12/2010
(review submitted 02/22/2010)
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Review 8 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
"food was average and overpriced.
Service was good"

Food 2.0 out of 5 (Fair)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/20/2010)
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Review 9 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"My wife and I just moved to Portland and finally had a chance to go on a date. This was the perfect restaurant, especially with the special Valentine's day menu. An absolutely wonderful place that we are sure to return to."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/20/2010)
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Review 10 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"I recently dined at ClarkLewis for the first time on Valentine's Day. The fixe-prix menu was in place so I will base my review on that. The food for the price was not what I expected. The quality just wasn't there for the price point. Service was good but not great. Overall the food and service were not top notch as prices indicated."

Special Features: good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/14/2010
(review submitted 02/18/2010)
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Review 11 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The food is incredibly unique and outstanding. More than once we had to ask the waiter to define the dish and found ourselves eating many things we'd never imagined could be so good. A definite must in Portland."

Special Features: romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/16/2010)
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Review 12 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Beautiful meal. My only regret was that we didn't have quite the appetite for the chef's prix fixe menu, so settled for a lighter set of dishes. Beautiful food, with a particular emphasis on use of very high quality ingredients treated with great respect. A special request for a piece of parmesan cornbread paid off with a wonderfully omelette-like texture and flavor. My oh my - I can't wait to go back!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/12/2010
(review submitted 02/16/2010)
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Review 13 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Great restaurant for a very nice dinner with friends. I would highly recommend."

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/13/2010
(review submitted 02/15/2010)
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Review 14 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"By far our favorite restaurant in Portland. Light, flavorful cuisine. We travel the world and we always look forward to returning to the food we love at Clark Lewis. Their Chef understands the importance of emphasizing the flavors of the fresh farmer's market food itself, rather than hiding it is heavy sauces. Incredible."

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/10/2010
(review submitted 02/13/2010)
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Review 15 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The food was excellent. Everything was cooked perfectly. The only complaint I have is that the open grill they have sends smoke into the restaurant. We had to move tables, because the smoke from the grill was hurting our eyes, and you could smell it throughout the restaurant. Our clothes smelled like smoke, and we had to wash them after dinner. If you have any type of breathing problems or allergies, you would not want to dine here."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/06/2010
(review submitted 02/08/2010)
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Review 16 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"this remains one of my all time favorites. Great atmosphere. Attentive staff. Terrific food."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, special occasion, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/04/2010
(review submitted 02/06/2010)
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Review 17 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Our groups dining experience was outstanding. The team at Clarklewis really know how to treat their clients. Great food, just the right amount for our group and the sturgeon was exceptional. Thanks for the wonderful experience."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, notable wine list

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 02/02/2010
(review submitted 02/04/2010)
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Review 18 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"The menu is small but well executed, however it lack any real true innovation. NY steak, Lamb, duck confit all prepared well but nothing which would strike me as a dish I could not get in 5 other restaurants in the Portland area. The wine list is not large but very very good with a nice mix of NW , French and Italian wines. It was good but nothing to write home about."

Special Features: good for groups

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/27/2010
(review submitted 01/29/2010)
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Review 19 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"ClarkLewis has great food. There is not doubt about the quality of the dishes brought to the table. They are works of art as they sit on the perfect size plate. As you go through the courses of the meal they increase however, the portion sizes stay the same.
It is the portion size and the feeling that is more than you deserve that we could have done without.

The chef makes it so you can experience each flavor. Give me a break. Its all about taste not just appearance. While the food does taste good it just leaves you wanting more."

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/22/2010
(review submitted 01/24/2010)
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Review 20 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"What a great Happy Hour deal! Bravo, Clarklewis! Drinks were great. Hamburger and pasta were great. The wood smoke smell was great. We loved our experience."

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, romantic, scenic view, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/18/2010
(review submitted 01/20/2010)
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Review 21 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Overall the food was good and the menu acceptable. We found the restaurant, at only 1/2 full to be fairly noisy. Also, the service, while attentive, was slow."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/15/2010
(review submitted 01/18/2010)
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Review 22 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"second visit was just ok. Nice vibe, service was a bit pretentious but attentive. Salads were good (endive and dungeness + organic green), wine was a short pour for price, entrees were just ok. Chicken dish was not that flavorful but cooked well, wife had striped bass which was a small portion and dried out. Overpriced for the food result."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/02/2010
(review submitted 01/04/2010)
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Review 23 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"A Portland institution, we recommend getting selecting the Chef's menu. It is a ton of food (probably too much) actually, but it is all good. Enjoy."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 01/01/2010
(review submitted 01/02/2010)
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Review 24 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Superb food that used seasonal produce. I savored every bite of the starters, entree, and dessert and enjoyed the treatment from the staff."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/31/2009
(review submitted 01/02/2010)
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Review 25 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"The menu here is different every day. I have been here twice and absolutely loved everything I sampled on both visits. Every item in the meal has a distinct, fresh flavor. I recommend calling ahead to find out the menu for the day."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/31/2009
(review submitted 01/02/2010)
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Review 26 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Cl has consistently provided good service, excellent food and great ambience in the four times I have been there. This last occasion was similar except for one issue. The bruschetta at $9 was ridiculous. It was a piece of bread (exactly like the one in the basket) covered with greens and apples. It was impossible to eat, tasted like a piece of bread with greens and apples, and had not been thought through at all."

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/24/2009
(review submitted 12/26/2009)
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Review 27 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Razor clams were outstanding (I am a native Oregonian). Beets layered with gorgonzola delicious. Sauteed cod marvelous. apple cake light and flavorful. Only clinker was a watered down gin on the rocks with one puny olive."

Special Features: fit for foodies

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/24/2009
(review submitted 12/26/2009)
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Review 28 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"What a great restaurant this is. We'd heard about it but had never been able to find a moment to have dinner here on previous trips back to Oregon. We were finally able to have a celebratory, pre-christmas dinner here and it was fantastic. The food is excellent, the wait-staff possessing of a preternatural memories, the proportions perfect. Even the location, made me remember those moments wishing for an industrial loft in this rough, warehouse-rich neighborhood under the bridges.

The menu changes constantly so there's not much point in recommending items but the lamb with semolina gnocchi was great."

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/23/2009
(review submitted 12/25/2009)
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Review 29 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"This is becoming one of our favorite restaurants. This time we shared it with the whole family. It is Christmastime after all. We would have liked to see at least one more vegetarian option though."

Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, romantic, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/22/2009
(review submitted 12/24/2009)
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Review 30 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"A colleague who lives in Portland (and knows good food!) recommended clarklewis, so I had pretty high expectations. The restaurant definitely did not disappoint, from the excellent quality of the dishes to the wonderful service to the accommodation of my sister's dietary restrictions (it was her 30th birthday). On our way out one of the chefs in the open-air kitchen actually took the time to thank us for coming, which caught me totally off-guard. Don't miss this gem!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/19/2009
(review submitted 12/21/2009)
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Review 31 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Some of the entrees were amazing, some were just good. Food is the key to the dining experience thus the overall "good" rating."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/19/2009
(review submitted 12/21/2009)
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Review 32 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"Nice place. We wanted to try it out with another couple. Felt like it was good but not great -- not memorable. Seemed pricey for what it was...or put another way, we were expecting more. Certain dishes were better than others. Excessive focus on local and menu phrases like "a gathering of..." seemed stereotypical of the whole "northwest" food scene. Its probably one of those hit or miss things since menu changes. Service was very good/excellent, but hostess seemed rather unfriendly so bad first impression (guess being attractive gets her by in life). Atmosphere was good but our table was too close to the kitchen -- eyes started to burn and we all smelled like the kitchen for the rest of the night. Don't imagine that we will be back."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/12/2009
(review submitted 12/14/2009)
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Review 33 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
"We've eaten here several times previously. It seems like the entree portions have decreased in size. The $27 black cod was at most a 4 oz piece of fish and the entree featuring a whopping THREE scallops wrapped in bacon comes in at $26 or almost $9 per scallop. Ouch. Rather over the top in this economy.
We also thought the desserts were uninspired. A couple of sorbet/ice cream selections, a creme brulee, etc.
The best value on the menu is their burger. $12 and no complaints."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 3.0 out of 3 (Energetic)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/09/2009
(review submitted 12/11/2009)
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Review 34 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"The food was good but not great. The presentation and flavors were very good but my New York strip tasted a touch overdone even though it was medium rare. My wife loved the monkfish. We both thought the entree menu was a tad thin on selections. The service was excellent and they had a nice bar. On the way out I think every single person thanked us for coming in. All in all it was pricey but a good experience."

Food 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Ambiance 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.0 out of 3 (Moderate)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/04/2009
(review submitted 12/06/2009)
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Review 35 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
"Enjoyed the food and the opportunity to use a coupon. The service was excellent and the entire staff were friendly and appreciative. What a delight. Quiet for a Thursday night."

Food 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Ambiance 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 12/03/2009
(review submitted 12/05/2009)
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Review 36 for clarklewis

Overall Rating 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
"Great Food, Ultra Modern Decor, personable service that is not obtrusive. The only negative is that it is in an industrial section of Portland and Cabs might be hard to come by! Great NW Wine list that the waiter actually was knowledgable about!"

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, notable wine list, hot spot

Food 4.0 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 3.0 out of 5 (Good)
Service 5.0 out of 5 (Outstanding)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 1.0 out of 3 (Quiet)

By an OpenTable.com user
who dined on 11/02/2009
(review submitted 11/14/2009)
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Ratings-Only Reviews for clarklewis Based on the average of (57) ratings-only reviews
Overall Rating 4.3 out of 5 (Very Good)
Food 4.4 out of 5 (Very Good)
Ambiance 4.1 out of 5 (Very Good)
Service 4.2 out of 5 (Very Good)
Restaurant Experience:
Noise Level 2.2 out of 3 (Moderate)
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