Reviews for 3 Doors Down Cafe in Portland, OR
Ambiance is nice. Everything is clean and staff is very friendly. Sad to say I was pretty disappointed with the food. I... absolutely love bolognese and tiramisu. I have had many many different variations (including eating many times in Italy). I wasextremely disappointed with both here. The bolognese was very bland. It did not have any of the classic rich flavor that itshould. It tasted as though there were no seasoning. I would say the same for the tiramisu. The sponge/ladyfinger layer shouldbe soaked in the coffee/liquor mixture, what we were served was completely dry. It was basically creme on top of a bland cake.Positive note: my partner had the pork tenderloin and strawberry shortcake which were both very good. I had high hopes, but Idon't think we will return. Read more
This place is a staple for my partner and I. The drinks are stellar and the food is to die for. We often go after work to unwind... and always receive excellent service. Read more
Absolutely delicious!!!The best pasta ever! my new favorite place!!!!You have to try it!!!Staff is awesome to!But that... foood!!!Can’t wait to go back!The presentation is on point! Read more
Wonderful food and drinks! Wonderful staff! Wonderful atmosphere! This place is a must if you're in Portland, and want some... amazing Italian food. Read more
An immaculately well run, unaffectedly hospitable, jewel of a restaurant; if you love seriously well crafted classic Italian... cuisine, with a few novel twists, made with genuine, heartfelt care and passion - then please do frequent this wonderful place -you will find nothing on the menu, mercifully short, that disappoints. Ingredients are of the first order of quality and everybite of every course elicits a long forgotten feeling of being cared for - you will savor every mouthful in an environ that iswelcoming, unpretentious yet elegantly set, while their superb team of authentically attentive staff (no rehearsed BS here)sprinkle their attention on you at just the right time, with minimum intrusion or annoying frequency. This restaurant genuinelyfeels like an embedded facet of the neighborhood, and while arriving as late evening chancers, we were welcomed without anysniffy circumspection - we were made to feel immediately welcome. While the dishes were consistently glorious, again simple,elegant and deliriously delicious, I must give top marks to the quality of the bread - something where most restaurants take ashortcut, and something, I feel, that often detracts from a good meal. You simply must eat here at least once - we werevisiting Portland for just four days and came here twice - gladly - even though there are a myriad of choices within a mile ofthis place, I'll always make this my first choice when I return. Do not change a f**king thing, Jeff! 5 stars - withouthesitation! Read more
I've lived in Portland for longer than many Local Guides have been alive, and it seems to me that 3 Doors Down was already a... destination restaurant when we moved here. If that's not strictly the case, they have at least been a part of Portland's foodculture long enough to truly be called a classic. And 'classic' is the way I'd describe the experience here - I mean that inthe best possible sense - subdued lighting and music, efficient, reliable staff and a varied, reliable menu. Pasta with VodkaSauce has been their signature for as long as I can remember being aware of 3 Doors Down, and it remains my go-to. On a recentvisit, we found that the bar menu had everything we wanted on that particular evening, and we saved a few dollars in the process- but regardless of where you find yourself sitting, you're in for a treat. Read more
Our first visit and from start to end a great experience. Friendly welcome, engaging server and an inviting menu. The blood... orange cocktail was a delightfully refreshing beverage sweet and sour and perfect. The atmosphere was filled with the chatterof friends and family gathered together to break bread, share a meal and catch up. Every dish was well crafted, purposefullydisplayed and exactly what a good meal is all about. We will definitely be back! Read more
Went here for $6 adult slushy week. Very nice establishment. Knowledgeable bartender who was pleasant to talk to. He created the... delicious slushy we tried called Limoncello Mule. Very good. We went back here twice Read more