the fireside grill

the first thing when you walk in you smell amazing food (pasta) and everyone’s really calm and laid back. but when you go to sit down every single table is dirty which is why this isn’t getting a 4 *. there pos system went down but the staff didn’t know how to work around it and ended up being so slammed it’s their reason for not cleaning. the food is really good there are issues tho. my moms pasta was amazing she loved her salad. but they serve salads as a good portion of the menu and ran out of salad and mushrooms. they don’t have any mustard other than dijon and the ketchup isn’t heinz it’s some foo foo nasty fig tasting thing it’s disgusting. which is a reason why i didn’t give it a 5* is because your an eatery that has burgers but no mustard except dijon and your ketchup is nasty? i can’t have mayo due to an allergy so i’m left with a dry burger. come on please don’t patronize me i’m your customer you work for me i shouldn’t have to work for you and bring my own condiments. the food is all high quality and prob mostly organic it was one of the better burgers but i wanted a burger with sauce and i never got it so i can’t rate it better. theserviceis unfortunately really not that great. the staff is super friendly and super slow. it took 3 people to get our coca colas with only 5 tables in the entire bar. i will try again but i am going to bring my own condiments because their in house ones are inedible. their pasta linguini pomodoro is really good so i recommend that. maybe in the future i can change my mind but for now it’s a solid 3.

the good:serviceis great. 20 something beers on tap, over half are hoppy and or ipas. nice and comfortable in side.
the ok: the food looks great and decent priced, but in taste it just does not hit the mark. everything i have was ok, just needing that extra kick to get it over the bar.
for example the hummus plate needed feta and tahini in the hummus, less garlic.
another example: their chips look great, but were made hours earlier so they are cold and greasy.
another: breakfast, was ok but small portions.
they have some good ideas just need some help to perfect it.

first and foremost, it's a bar. (okay, they cal it a "gastropub") regardless, no kids allowed.

goodservicebut the good is fair to good. soggy chips and not the best burger in town.

2/5 score. no need to come back anytime soon.

very good food!! great service!! but just okay atmosphere!
this is my third time dining here and every time i am very surprised how good the food is!! and theserviceis just as solid!
prices are very fair... the only let down is the decor is very casual, but everything else makes up for it!
if you want good food, etc... and can live without fancy decor and prices.... you should give this place a try!
enjoy morry

so impressed. my new favorite restaurant in the portland area.
the food was divine (the gnocchi appetizer is a must), the atmosphere was great, and theservicewas maybe the best i've ever had.

very accommodating, friendly and kind. i will definitely be back.