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Isabel Pearl
Isabel Pearl is a stunning, fresh, modern and spacious neighborhood eatery
where sunlight streams through the windows even on the cloudiest of days. Isabel Pearl's comfortable ambiance is a popular spot for breakfast meetings, lunch breaks, and romantic dinners; all the while providing nourishment with bold, healthy, flavorful meals. Isabel Cruz serves up food for the body and soul.
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where sunlight streams through the windows even on the cloudiest of days. Isabel Pearl's comfortable ambiance is a popular spot for breakfast meetings, lunch breaks, and romantic dinners; all the while providing nourishment with bold, healthy, flavorful meals. Isabel Cruz serves up food for the body and soul.
67 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 67 reviews
5 stars
(22)
4 stars
(28)
3 stars
(12)
2 stars
(4)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(34)
- fit for foodies(30)
- great for lunch(21)
- great for brunch(14)
- good for groups(12)
- kid-friendly(11)
Isabel Pearl Reviews List
Review 1 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a great time!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious and healthy food. Wine selection wasn't amazing, but the service was excellent."
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 2 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Super healthy options..... And some naughty ones too"
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for lunch, kid-friendly
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Review 3 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great Food - Poor Sound Dampening
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Loved the menu, they really offered a little bit of everything to fit anyone's food preferences/diet restrictions. Everyone at the table had something different and there wasn't anything we wouldn't order again. If they offered outdoor seating, I would definitely recommend this place -- however if they simply open the large windows and have seating inside. . . I'd have to say don't go there if you're wanting to visit with your table-mate(s). The building structure is entirely open with cement and glass, therefore the loud din of everyone trying to converse above the table next door, makes it very difficult to have a conversation without having to either talk very loud and/or ask your dining partner to repeat themselves often."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 4 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, even better service!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The waitress was amazing from the moment we walked in to the moment we left. The food was delicious and the space was inviting!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 5 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious. Wholesome & Affordable
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A friend and I were passing through PDX on a short roadtrip. My fave restaurant was booked out so we tried Isabel Pearl instead. Some things just work out for the best as this place was a REAL GEM. They get the basics spot on: Delicious, wholesome and affordable (not "cheap" - but a terrific value for under $20 per person for dinner). Additional bonuses: Apparently they grow much of their own produce on a local organic-method farm nearby; One side of the building's glass walls tip out to offer the feeling of outdoor dining without being entirely exposed; The menu items are culinary creations - interesting (in a good way) - and all at this price. We were impressed, and I would definitely go here again next time I was in PDX."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service and friendliness were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Service and friendliness were great. Food was exceptional. One minor hit forgreens mixed with broccoli which were very bland."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
seating is a little uncomfortable
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"seating is a little uncomfortable , service is nice."
Dined on 04/11/2013
2007
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Review 8 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Isabel has a fairly diverse
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Isabel has a fairly diverse menu and all of our party enjoyed their food. It is not too noisy so conversation around the table is ok."
Dined on 04/14/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Isabel serves delicious and
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Isabel serves delicious and wholesome food with genuinely friendly and helpful service."
Dined on 04/08/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for lunch
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Review 10 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Had a Living Social deal but
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a Living Social deal but I won't go out of my way to eat there again. Nothing was particularly wrong, it was just very average. The portions were small and for the most part tasted very bland."
Dined on 04/04/2013
2011
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Review 11 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The restaurant was bustling.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The restaurant was bustling. Good spot to pop in for lunch or a bite after work. There was a unique combination of flavors in the Brazilian bowl...adding coconut rice to the beans and rice combo. Our favorite, though was the pork carnitas, with just the right amount of crispy bits wrapped in corn tortillas. We did feel like the prices were a bit high for the food."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2010
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch
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Review 12 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
was surprised when my husband
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"was surprised when my husband and i arrived for dinner to find it was more of a casual cafe than a restaurant. food was a bit on the bland side and my roast chicken was over-cooked and dry. service was ok, but overall, think it's overpriced for what it is."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2006
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Review 13 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I like this menu. It's the
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I like this menu. It's the same as Dragonfly in Ashland where we like to eat as a vacationing group because of the tasty fusion selections that are fresh and healthy. There is something for everyone. The house gin is Boodles--that's impressive. ALthough the first martini I ordered was very watery (I know my martinis)--they did fix it upon request, however. Service was only ok. Server seemed confused and not very attentive to our party of 8 even though the house was about a third full. As more staff arrived it got better so perhaps she was overwhelmed. Noise level is awful. I would pick this place frequently because of the menu and handy location near the Gerding theater, but every time I go I'm reminded of the bothersome noise level."
Dined on 03/15/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups
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Review 14 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Conveniently located close
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Conveniently located close to Portland Center Stage. Lunch cafe atmosphere with fine dining prices in the evening;the food is innovative and tasty. Noisy as there are just glass windows and no carpeting or soft furniture. Fresh fish! Happy Hour is worthwhile too. Some service lapses but the bartender knew how to resolve everything!"
Dined on 03/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Although we went in the winter,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Although we went in the winter, we could see that the walls of glass can open up for a totally outdoor experience. The food here was AMAZING. I got the Salmon and my husband got the Steak--both were very tasty, perfect texture, not overcooked, fresh vegetables and a creative twist of coconut rice and fried bananas, respectively, as the starch--super tasty! We would definitely go again."
Dined on 03/10/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food and waitstaff were terrific.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food and waitstaff were terrific. Carpets need to be cleaned or replaced."
Dined on 03/12/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining
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Review 17 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
It took over a half hour to
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It took over a half hour to get our food. The server never checked in with us during that time. Overall, the food was good but I was very unimpressed with the service."
Dined on 03/07/2013
2010
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Review 18 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a great dinner before
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We had a great dinner before attending a PCS play. We took advantage of both happy hour and dinner menus. Service was friendly and efficient. Food was great."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Just a wonderful restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Just a wonderful restaurant to have a relaxin, healthy, quiet meal - with great service."
Dined on 03/04/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 20 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
As always, service,staff,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"As always, service,staff, and food were great. We frequently visit for breakfast and lunch, this was our first time for dinner. As always a good experience."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 21 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Uncomfortable chairs. Might
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Uncomfortable chairs. Might be good for a half hour lunch but not a date night diner. Also really loud. All the hard surfaces make it too loud to hold a quiet conversation."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2008
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 22 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Disappointed This Time
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The waitress was a bit surly (for the second time - we also had her last visit) and my breakfast was disappointing. This was actually the first time I've been disappointed with my food order. My husband's pancakes looked and tasted great, but I ordered the coconut french toast and was disappointed in the portion size (two small pieces of french baguette slices) related to the price of $11.00."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2006
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not too impressed with this
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not too impressed with this place. I purchased a daily deal and was excited to try out a restaurant so close to where I live. The food was mediocre and wasn't worth the price. If I wouldn't have had the daily deal, I don't think I would have paid full price for the food. The service was very good though and our waiter was friendly."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2013
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Review 24 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was very good! The produce
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was very good! The produce is grown on their own farm in Sandy and they raise the chickens they serve as well. Can't get more fresh than that!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 25 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The most amazing and healthy
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The most amazing and healthy food options."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 26 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent!!!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"A great food experience from start to finish!!! We will go back time and time again!!!"
Dined on 02/07/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 27 for Isabel Pearl
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Second time here and it was
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Second time here and it was great!"
Dined on 01/18/2013
2006
Special Features: great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Isabel Pearl
Based on the average of (40) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
5 out of 5 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic