Davis Street Tavern
135 Nw 5th Ave Portland, OR 97209Phone: () .
Located in: Northwest Portland & near Pearl District
BarFly's Review of Davis Street Tavern
Slated to open in October 2008
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Don't let the name fool you. This isn't a tavern, but an upscale (fairly expensive)restaurant. The service is prompt and friendly and the seared scallops I had were excellent.
The dining area is much bigger than it appears from street level with a front bar/dining area, a huge dining area in the back, and an upstairs.
The atmosphere is cozy with dim lighting and the decor is rather rustic with the original brick walls and timber beams left over from when the building was constructed.
Our dessert was the bread pudding, and I can truthfully say it was the best I have tasted in any restaurant in Portland.
The dining room was about 1/3 full at 8:00 on a Saturday night which seemed a little light, but maybe we just missed the dinner crowd.
I would recommend the Davis Street Tavern if you are looking for a high quality meal and excellent service.