Liked this place a lot. Good menu and nice waiters. Upscale feel but down to earth everything else. Pros: You can get a pitcher of beer!

Liked this place a lot. Good menu and nice waiters. Upscale feel but down to earth everything else. Pros: You can get a pitcher of beer!
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I love comfort food and the menu was full of my favorites. I settled on the fish and chips which were perfectly cooked and the fries were better than McDonalds! I know, not much of a reference but... More

I love comfort food and the menu was full of my favorites. I settled on the fish and chips which were perfectly cooked and the fries were better than McDonalds! I know, not much of a reference but they really were that satisfying. So many restaurants try to do their own fries and so often you get a limp and greasy mess you have to pick through for some good bites. You have to try the fries. Salty and good! The room was nice and warm as was our waiter. Just a nice solid place. Almost forgot, you can get a huge mug of beer. I couldn't believe the size of it when it came to the table. Pros: food
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We made a reservation for 8 and were seated promptly upon arrival. The wait staff overall was very polite, and the drinks and appetizers were fine. After we finished our appetizers, however, we... More

We made a reservation for 8 and were seated promptly upon arrival. The wait staff overall was very polite, and the drinks and appetizers were fine. After we finished our appetizers, however, we had to wait for OVER ONE HOUR for our food. Moreover, each dish had its own problem... and we ordered EIGHT of them, mind you. My burger was burnt and dry, someone else's rib eye was undercooked. The lamb shanks and arugula were too salty. Filet mignon was lukewarm and bland. I'd go on, but you get the picture. I think they need to spend less time with image and presentation and pay more attention to the execution of the main dishes themselves. Overall disappointing and not sure I'd want to try it again for over $35 per person. Pros: Good ambience Cons: Entree lacks execution; long wait for food
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We sat upstairs with our children who are both toddlers. We were at a perfect table away from other patrons so that the children could be free to express themselves (be loud) without bothering... More

We sat upstairs with our children who are both toddlers. We were at a perfect table away from other patrons so that the children could be free to express themselves (be loud) without bothering others. We could look down on the restaurant from our table. It was busy and fun to watch people. I had the wedge salad with blue cheese dressing which was delicious and the roasted chicken which was also superb. The kids had pasta. The kitchen made them something specifically to their liking. It was a good night with the family and we had no complaints except for parking. We had to park a block away and walk. It wasn't pouring rain so that was fine. We'll be back in any case. Pros: Wedge Salad Cons: Parking
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The menu feels like putting on a formal gown to go to a wal-mart. 4 deep fried dishes and deviled eggs? The concept is a corrupt and retarded brainchild of a man with too much money and not enough... More

The menu feels like putting on a formal gown to go to a wal-mart. 4 deep fried dishes and deviled eggs? The concept is a corrupt and retarded brainchild of a man with too much money and not enough taste. It's as if he accidentally dipped a fish stick in caviar and then built a restaurant. A total waste. Pros: Front of house staff Cons: Overall concept is ridiculous
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My wife and I ate here on Oct 24, Sat. We were encouraged by citysearch reviews but were a little confused by the menu - a mix of fine dining items and some bar food items. We were seated upstairs... More

My wife and I ate here on Oct 24, Sat. We were encouraged by citysearch reviews but were a little confused by the menu - a mix of fine dining items and some bar food items. We were seated upstairs away from the crowd downstairs - the music was a little loud but the food and service were excellent. Good wine selection. I had the sable fish - melted in your mouth and my wife had the steak. Great date night....would come back again. Pros: Great food, good ambience, great service Cons: Music too loud
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Had lunch with friends on a Friday afternoon. After being seated, it took several minutes for one of the two servers to ask if I wanted a beverage while waiting for my other friends to arrive. ... More

Had lunch with friends on a Friday afternoon. After being seated, it took several minutes for one of the two servers to ask if I wanted a beverage while waiting for my other friends to arrive. After they all did, it was another several minutes before she came to take our order. My food-mac and cheese was only ok. Quite dry with big hunks of unmelted cheese-no creaminess at all. Friend said her tuna salad was good, but tuna was cooked well done, as was the ahi on the sandwich of my other friend. Server indicated it was cooked rare and seared only on the outside-not the case. The caesar salad (listed on menu as Zefiro's) was the most disappointing after having it at both Zefiro and the previous incarnation of 23Hoyt. Limp lettuce, a few croutons and too much dressing, no parmesan at all. Overall, I was quite disappointed. I had been here before the menu changed and it was outstanding. The new head chef was there, so I am not sure why the food wasn't better. The last thing was that both bathrooms were out of soap-was the lunch rush that big that they were out at 1:00? I hope they can work out the lackluster service and food-I would like to see them stick around. Pros: plenty of seats available Cons: service and food only ok
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Recently went for first time visit to 23 Hoyt. Food was spectacular, high quality, nice proportions, and tasty. We had the whole gamet of courses: Appetizers, Oysters on Half Shell with Minonette,... More

Recently went for first time visit to 23 Hoyt. Food was spectacular, high quality, nice proportions, and tasty. We had the whole gamet of courses: Appetizers, Oysters on Half Shell with Minonette, and the Scallops with mushrooms, in which they were seared perfect. Salad course we had the Ahi Salad and the Beet Salad. Ahi was thinly sliced and everything comlimented the Ahi, wish there was a little more green apple served with Beet Salad, but that is being very picky; it was delicous. For entrees we had the Steelhead which was nice and moist and the Halibut which melted in your mouth. For dessert we shared the coconut cake which was delicate and a nice Tawny Port with a small serving of vanilla bean ice cream that the kitchen provided as a special treat upon request, which brought out the caramel in the tawny port. GREAT EVENING!!! Pros: Excellent Quality Food, Great Atmosphere Cons: Pricey, but Great Quality Ingredients.
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I just went in to 23Hoyt and realized that Portland could be missing out on the best food in town. I mean, we were there for an early dinner, and it was pretty busy, but there should be a line out... More

I just went in to 23Hoyt and realized that Portland could be missing out on the best food in town. I mean, we were there for an early dinner, and it was pretty busy, but there should be a line out the door! I'm always amazed. High quality/ amazing favor. Why doesn't everyone know this? And it definitely helps that the service is always great! Pros: best scallops ever
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For such a great place, it seems to live under the radar. I always get a great table. I have never had a problem getting in. I love the food and service. I wonder when the masses are going to... More

For such a great place, it seems to live under the radar. I always get a great table. I have never had a problem getting in. I love the food and service. I wonder when the masses are going to discover this place. The atmosphere is lovely. It is one of my better finds. Pros: Food, Service, Room
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