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The Parish
Welcome to The Parish. We’re offering a little bit of Uptown New Orleans in the Pearl District of Portland. We offer updated Creole Cuisine featuring locally sourced seasonal product alongside classic Creole offerings.
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60 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 60 reviews
5 stars
(14)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(13)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(26)
- neighborhood gem(16)
- great for lunch(9)
- special occasion(9)
- vibrant bar scene(8)
- good for groups(7)
The Parish Reviews List
Review 1 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great Alternative
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were supposed to be in New Orleans for my birthday but had to cancel the trip. I still got my birthday Muffaletta!! Thanks to this gem. We will go back. Service was amazing!!"
Dined on 5/22/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 2 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Misses the mark
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Willing staff, congenial servers, good bar, (cocktail & raw) but misses the mark on few levels. Paper napkins are off-putting at a $60 pp dinner; disappointing side of fries, more McDonald's than Jamison's or Tasty on Alder's; scant choices of table condiments, salt & pepper on request delivered in toy shakers (seasoning sea salt & fresh pepper would be better). Deep fried soft shell crab and frog legs O.K., optional saute would be sweet. This 2nd visit confirmed The Parish is just convenient."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 3 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"If you love oysters on the half shell, this is your place. Has up to 10 varieties from Maine to Washington to Alaska (and several from Oregon). Go during happy hour and get the type of the day for roughly half price. If you love Creole style, this is also your place. Appropriately spicy but not overly so. Tables by the windows (Parish is a corner restaurant with lots of windows) give you great people watching entertainment and outdoor sidewalk bistro tables expand that experience. Cool curved bar."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining
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Review 4 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"great fun and very good oysters. The corner seat looking out on the street was “diner and a movie” service was excellent."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, hot spot, great for lunch
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Review 5 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Eat vs Parish
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Seven of us dined at The Parish Saturday night. We all shared dishes and the only stinker was the soft shell crab. Little crab a lot of bread. The other dishes were good. The noise level was high and the place wasn't full. Maybe some ceiling baffles would help."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 6 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I loved my food - some of
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I loved my food - some of the other people in our group didn't. Probably more a problem of them dieting and not liking this paticular style of food."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
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Review 7 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We actually loved the food.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We actually loved the food. Service could NOT be improved, really outstanding. The music was a little loud for my brother and the party was in his honor. It really wasn't too loud for the rest of us. I guess you can't please everyone. We are from Louisiana so it was very homey to us.
We will be back!"
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
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Review 8 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The pan fried oysters were
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The pan fried oysters were amazing"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2007
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Review 9 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service was attentive. Happy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was attentive. Happy hour offers good value on wine and snacks. Mains were a mix. Shrimp etuiffe (sp?) was very tasty."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2010
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Review 10 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We love New Orleans style
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We love New Orleans style food and were not disappointed. The fresh and baked oysters were excellent as was the jambalaya and fried chicken. Maybe best of all was the bread pudding which was the best I have ever tasted. Good beer and cocktail selection and great service. We will be back!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 11 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
YUMMM!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was in Portland visiting for a few days and had three great meals, and this was one of them!! Also at at Ned...whatevers, and a great BBQ place. I love cajun food--and everything was great!! Oysters, spinach, and the bread pudding!! Yummm! I wish someone would just serve rabbit like they do in France..."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 12 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
For a Pearl District restaurant,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"For a Pearl District restaurant, the prices were reasonable and the food was good. This cajun/creole restaurant had a lot of creativity on the menu, as well as traditional dishes. Nice selection of house cocktails as well."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2006
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Review 13 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Hopping John's entree
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The Hopping John's entree was outstanding. It was both flavorful and filling, the perfect dish after a long hard day of working, traveling and stressing. A dish that reminds me of home in the Bayou. It is definitely one of my new comfort foods."
Dined on 03/27/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 14 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
$11 for three shrimp is insane!
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"$11 for three shrimp is insane!"
Dined on 03/25/2013
2013
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Review 15 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Lackluster and Wanting More
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I felt that this place was ok, not the best place that I have ever been to eat. Drinks were super skimpy for the price, plus this was not communicated to me, as I feel that it should be. The portion size was a little on the small side. I got the Soft Shell Crab Sandwich, figuring that I would get a hole crab, and it was a half. The frog legs were way small, not comparable to anything that I have had anywhere else, including down in the south. The pork cheek was over sauced, so there for the flavor of a great cheek was masked. Plus part to this dinner, was the fried chicken that my In-Laws got to eat, and the french fries. Really the only pluses that I have for this experience. Probably will not return, as I left unsatisfied and wanting more"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2011
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Review 16 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently high standards
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Last Friday was at least our third dinner at The Parish, which is becoming one of our favorite restaurants. From the Oysters Rockefeller to the roasted brussels sprouts, shrimp etouffee and the grand finale, pecan pie, everything was perfectly prepared and the service was first rate."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 17 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Nothing great. Food was overpriced
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nothing great. Food was overpriced and small portions. Oyster selections were good, but go during happy hour and save. Service was knowledgeable and accommodating."
Dined on 03/16/2013
2006
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Review 18 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We have it a 3.5 out of 5,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We have it a 3.5 out of 5, overall. Not a bad experience but not sufficiently noteworthy to recommend."
Dined on 03/14/2013
2011
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Review 19 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Come for the baked oysters!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The baked oysters were amazingly delicious - all three variations had something wonderful! The pleasant surprise were the ribs my friend ordered on the small plates. Wowee they were delicious. Po' Boy was slightly above average and the soft crab sandwich was tasty."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2006
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Review 20 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
we'll be back
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Well prepared, imaginative food. Good service. Low prices. No wonder the place was filled to capacity on a Saturday night."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find
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Review 21 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Excellent Cajun/Creole.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was my third or so trip to The Parish, and it consistently been a wonderful experience. As in the past, our service was friendly and efficient, and got us out the door in time to make our play at Portland Center Stage. The southern fried chicken and red beans and rice were the hits of the table (one our group commented that that his dish was the best red beans and rice he'd ever had, including in New Orleans), but there were no losers in the group."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 22 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I was not impressed with my
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I was not impressed with my first visit to The Parish. Portions were small. I ordered the skewered shrimp dinner plate and received four.... that's it. No starch, no veggie.... just four small skewers. On the positive side, the shrimp were fresh and had a nice zippy flavor. Probably won't be going back."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 23 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The clams and oysters were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The clams and oysters were delicious!"
Dined on 03/05/2013
2011
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Review 24 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First time here, food was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"First time here, food was great, loved that you could order Happy Hour from your table."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2008
Special Features: romantic, special occasion, scenic view, hot spot
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Review 25 for The Parish
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not eligible for Open Table
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Not eligible for Open Table dining points."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Parish
Based on the average of (35) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic