I was in serious need of a serious burger after the Providence Bridge Pedal today, and decided there was no time like the present to try the Deschutes restaurant (their beers and I have had a steady relationship for quite some time, but I've never had their food).
Before I even sat down, I knew I wanted a bacon and blue cheese burger, and their Oregon Bacon Blue did not disappoint. Out it came, cooked to perfection and dressed with high quality blue cheese and applewood bacon. Each bit was even better than the one before, and their Cascade Ale paired very nicely.
The space is large, so anything from date night to the bike crew can be accommodated (yes, it's even family friendly).
Deschutes, keep that fryer hot--I'll be returning in the near future.
Keywords: Just you alone / As a single, Dress casual, With teens, Outdoor / Patio seating, Loud, Bar, Restaurant, Everyone, No smoking, Pub / Brewery / Beer Garden, With a group, With kids, Dinner, Moderate (US$ 11 - US$ 20), "In" place / People watching, American, With business partners, As a couple, Lunch
In 2008, Deschutes Brewery celebrated its 20th anniversary by opening a new Brewery and Public House in Portland. The building features a collection of large salvaged timber beams used to build the bar and tables, and is powered by 100% renewable energy.
Michael Smith is the vice president of convention sales for Travel Portland, the convention and visitors bureau of Portland. For more information on planning a sustainable meeting, visit the Green Meetings Toolkit.
Keywords: Just you alone / As a single, With teens, Outdoor / Patio seating, Brunch, Everyone, No smoking, Pub / Brewery / Beer Garden, With a group, With kids, Dinner, Moderate (US$ 11 - US$ 20), American, As a senior citizen, As a couple, Lunch
I stopped at Deschutes Brewery with a friend last night for a quick dinner, and had the most fabulous mac and cheese I've ever had! It was sweet and spicy and had the crispiest, most delicious topping. We sat in the bar, and I'm not sure if that is why our order came out so soon, but it was great because I didn't have much time.
The pasta came with a nice side salad, which I always appreciate (it makes me feel virtuous to have some greens on the side of such an indulgent entree). The only tiny catch was that my salad came with a bleu cheese dressing rather than the thousand island I had ordered - but it was delicious, so I wasn't too bothered.
Keywords: Italian / Pizza, Dress up, Dress casual, Good for first date, Bar, Restaurant, Everyone, Pub / Brewery / Beer Garden, Dinner, Moderate (US$ 11 - US$ 20), "In" place / People watching, Full of smoke, Eating late