Grill68 Steakhouse

This place is phenomenal! I don’t understand how it is not packed all the time. We were looking for a place to get a good steak that was anywhere but Portland, especially downtown. We ran into this on Google. The reviews were great and I’m so happy we checked it out. We got bread, polenta salad, and coconut shrimp for appetizers. All delicious! For the entrées we got a porterhouse and a ribeye steak with mashed potatoes, vegetables, and mushroom risotto. All delicious! The steaks were seasoned and cooked to perfection. For dessert we got a chocolate lava cake with vanilla ice cream. Perfect way to end the meal. This was a celebration dinner so we spent a good amount of money on this meal but they have a great selection of good quality cuts and other great options that aren’t priced as high. Also, the drink menu is extensive. I don’t drink alcohol anymore but they have a non alcoholic menu made with zero proof ingredient's, so I was able to have an old fashioned without the alcohol in it. That was a really nice surprise because I missed the taste of those but couldn’t drink them. I didn’t realize that was even a thing. We will definitely be back to this place in the future! Finally, I would like to mention, Elaine. She was our server. Best in the business! Her customer service was top notch, she was sweet and walked us through menu options when we couldn’t decide, and was extremely knowledgeable on the menu. I honestly wish I could have an “Elaine” at every restaurant I eat at. She made the experience there even better. 10 out of 10, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

A friend and I went to Grill68 tonight for my birthday, and it was an EXCELLENT experience. We went early, right when they opened, and were the only ones in the restaurant. Elaine completely spoiled us, letting us taste several wines, and helping us find just what we wanted. We shared the shrimp scampi, the charred ceasar salad, the mashed potatoes, and the porterhouse. The meal was downright wonderful! Terrific flavors, excellent service, and a nice ambiance. I really love to support small, local businesses and the wonderful restaurants that are pushing out from Portland into the 'burbs, and this is one of them. Highly recommend!

07/22/2023
My husband and I went to this restaurant for the first time today after having wanted to come for a long time. We had the Clam Chowder, Caesar Salad, 16 oz Ribeye Steak with Creamy Mashed Potatoes on the side, and Wild Salmon. The server was very friendly and helpful; and he split the soup and salad in half each. Although it was a half portion, it was quite a large portion and very filling. The steak was tender and extremely tasty. We had a Jungle Bird🍸 cocktail, Red Flight🍷🍷🍷 wine, and a classic New York cheesecake for dessert. My one disappointment was that the coffee was surprisingly weak. 😓. The atmosphere was homey and relaxing.

03/05/2023
We went back for my husband's birthday. We had West Coast Cabernet Flight🍷🍷🍷,Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice🍹, Caesar Salad🥗, Beer Battered Mushrooms🍄, Porterhouse Steak w/ mushrooms and Onion🥩, and the Daily Vegetable. Today's server was courteous and friendly and, as before, he divided the salad🥗 between two plates. The Beer Battered Mushrooms were very tasty with good mushroom flavor. We prefer a steak with a good amount of fat on it, so we preferred the rib-eye from the last time over the Porterhouse Steak. The rain stopped halfway through the meal and we were able to spend a relaxing time watching the sunset.🌇

Great place, minimal fuss and wonderful food. The entrance could use some better signage, not knowing whether to wait to be seated, or where to go. We dined in the outdoor tent. Good seating, and our Server was kind and friendly. She recommended the Cajun prawns with pesto, and it was prepared perfectly. Our Ribeye and NY were tender and delicious. The shareable mashed potatoes were flavorful and hearty. Dessert was a bit simple, but also good. Will be back again!