I've always had a great time at JoPa- it's in my neighborhood. I wouldn't call it fine dining but more a great neighborhood bistro with a comfy bar. I'd recommend the pasta pollo and the salad special any day of the week. My friend always orders the steak with garlic mash and says the wine list is not huge, but good variety and priced well. I appreciate the different beers available myself- Hoegarden and Chimay are my faves. Finally, the Chocolate cup of lava and the sticky toffee pudding are amazing. I've always found the service to be very friendly and genuine, without the 'tude you get at a lot of Portland places lately.
Pros: great neighborhood vibe, easy parking
Cons: closed mondays
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