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- Hours:
Mon-Thu 11:30 am - 10 pm
Fri 11:30 am - 10:30 pm
Sat 5 pm - 10:30 pm
Sun 5 pm - 10 pm
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street, Valet
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Classy, Trendy, Upscale
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
217 reviews for Bluehour
Review Highlights
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"We started off with the foie gras." In 11 reviews -
"Happy hour menu was extensive and reasonably priced." In 10 reviews -
"...sandwich, and the grilled lamb sandwich had amazing flavors..." In 3 reviews
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217 reviews in English
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Review from Katya J.
Portland, OR
4/11/2012
Last time I came here was for happy hour two years ago, but I still remember what I ordered. It was just a simple bruschetta with warm goat cheese and tomato, but I have such vivid memory of it was that I'm now considering having dinner here.
How was the service/drink menu/presentation/atmosphere? I don't recall. It clearly didn't matter. -
Review from Christine D.
Portland, OR
3/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
I finally got a chance to go back since our Yelp event last year. We dropped in last evening, after making reservations via Open Table. I highly recommend the website if you have not used it.
As always parking in the Pearl district is a challenge but we managed to find a spot just a mere couple of blocks away.
We started by waiting in the bar for the other couple we were meeting. Their service in the bar was quick and friendly.
The only thing I didn't get that I would have liked to have had was a napkin as I had ordered an appetizer of French fries and they were a little greasy so that would have been handy.
We moved into the dining room and they were quick and attentive. The made sure everything was attended to without being intrusive. Very professional staff.
We enjoyed all the courses of the meal and were too full for dessert perhaps next time.
A real enjoyable time and great atmosphere. I will definitely be back.Listed in: Italia
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Review from Edward H.
Santa Fe, NM
3/13/2012
Real upscale - modern decor. Our hotel screwed up our reservation but they found room for us, which was appreciated.
The food selection was amazing and I thought the service was outstanding. They have quite the amazing selection of house cocktails which I recommend for something different.
My only compliant on this place to why it did not get five stars is that I ordered pork which came out a little dry. Now, I normally don't eat pork, but I thought it was too dry. The restaurant did offer to exchange it, but at that time I was full and the rest of my party had eaten. Other than that, I would return next time I am there.
Very hipster, somewhat yuppy place and in a great neighborhood. -
Review from Alan L.
San Leandro, CA
5/18/2012 Seated via OpenTable
Great decor, layout of the restaurant is nice. Awesome outside seating. Food was a 4. (My chicken was a tad bit salty). Good wine. Service I give a 4. Price is moderate for a client dinner. Overall 4 stars
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Review from Tabitha B.
Hubbard, OR
2/17/2012 1 Check-in Here
I visited Bluehour for happy hour on a Friday evening. This was my first trip to the restaurant, even though I've been hearing about it for years. I would gladly come back for the unforgettable drinks. The Savannah Sunset is seriously the best cocktail I've ever had. It may just be the best drink in the universe; I'll keep testing, but things are looking good.
I wasn't blown away by the food. The presentation of the cheese plate was stunning, and it's always nice to eat a beautifully-presented piece of cheese. The hand-cut fries with bernaise were also a win. I wasn't impressed with the cuban sandwich by any stretch; it was tiny, mostly bread, and just set on the plate in the style I do when I microwave a Marie Callendar's pot pie.
I found the service to be extremely friendly. We sat at the bar, and I didn't get a whiff of pretention from any of the bartenders or waiters. They were eager to answer questions, and just make us feel comfortable. I had a truly enjoyable time, and look forward to another one of those Sunsets. -
Review from Dawn-Ashley H.
Portland, OR
3/6/2012
Yeah, this place is ok.
My networking groups both used their "event" room for our meetings. The space was absolutely gorgeous. The servers were good and efficient, if not especially friendly, and the food was acceptable. Not too great, but certainly not bad. Granted, this was for events of 20+ women, with a set menu. I don't have any idea what their regular menu is like.
Overall, It's a really nice space for events. -
Review from Fernet B.
Portland, OR
4/5/2012 Seated via OpenTable 1 Check-in Here
Definitely a fan, although expensive. Everything was great and the service was excellent. Food was perfectly cooked and dessert was great. Cheese plate was nice and smelly, or maybe that was my friend, Jason. Either way, a great experience and will go back.
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Review from Alison B.
Lake Villa, IL
2/23/2012
I'd have to give Bluehour 5 Stars. The only complaint I had was that we had a 6:30 res, we got there a tad late and we still had to wait for the table. It wouldn't have been bad but the hostess acted a little ditzy about us and then even came back to us after about 4 minutes and asked if we'd been helped yet.... same hostess.
The waiter we did have was awesome - very good at explaining the dishes and very attentive.
The food was amazing - two of us had the beef short ribs. I never clean my plate but I licked the dish on this one! My mom had the sea scallops and ordered a side of brussel sprouts and loved them!
The dessert menu was not the extensive and we couldn't really find anything that attracted us so we ended up with a plate of chocolates that were unique.
Overall - loved it and would go back! -
Review from kelly k.
Vancouver, WA
1/29/2012
An oldie but a greatie! I got on a kick this year of trying every well reviewed restaurant in the "fearless critic". Bluehour had been one of my go to places prior. Last night I remembered why! And I agree with another review here that they've improved.
The food was flat out five star. I had the sea bass with a white bean and chorizo "stew" is what I'll call it that also had calamari and shrimp in it. WOW WOW. Had an appetizer of gnocchi and sweetbreads to die for and one of the best brussel sprout dishes I've ever had. I order brussel sprouts whenever they are on a menu.
My husband said last night that out of all the places we've tried this year Bluehour is his favorite. He's not quite the foodie I am but he loves a great steak and his steak dish was perfect, the atmosphere was elegant and the service was amazing.
Bluehour is also set apart from some of the other places in it's category in that the atmosphere looks and feels upscale. There's a big move on for places with upscale food and ultra casual atmosphere's. Not Bluehour. It was nice for a change. -
Review from Kellye D.
San Diego, CA
1/15/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great decor. A beautifully lit tree when you first walk in. Avoid sitting right near the front in winter. The breeze from the door is rough.
Food is imaginative and AMAZING. We only had dessert and drinks. The options and flavors of both did not disappoint. The chocolate torte topped with pumpkin chai ice cream is a must have. The black sesame honey finishes the dish. -
Review from Lily J.
NEW HAPPY BLUEHOUR
sunday to friday 4:00 - 6:30 pm
saturday 5:00 - 6:30 pm
* = Suggestion
* one dollar *
SPICED NUTS
garam masala, curry leaf
CRISPY CHICKPEAS
smoked paprika oil
SPICY ALMONDS
extra virgin & cayenne pepper
* two dollars *
* PACIFIC OYSTER SHOOTER
horseradish tomato vinaigrette
GRILLED EGGPLANT SANDWICH
cucumber, braised garbanzo
* three dollars *
ARTISANAL CHEESE
daily selection, nuts, apples & baguette
ITALIAN WHITE BEAN PURÉE
garlic, rosemary, virgin olive oil, grilled bread
* four dollars *
*BRUSCHETTA
chef's daily seasonal selection
*HANDCUT FRIES
garlic butter, parsley, bernaise
CUBAN SANDWICH
pork belly, gruyère
GRILLED LAMB SANDWICH
tomato chutney, cauliflower pickle, indian spice
* five dollars *
BUTCHER'S BOARD
selection of house prepared and cured meats
TAGLIATELLE
wild mushroom, confit tomato, guanciale
* MARGHERITA PIZZETTA
heirloom tomato, garlic & mozzarella
*PASTA
* more *
*BLUEHOUR BURGER 10.
handcut fries, smoked bacon,
cheddar & garlic aioli
STEAK FRITES 18.
grilled prime steak, brandy mustard sauce,
handcut fries
BEVERAGES
* six dollars *
Moscow Mule
Vodka, Cock 'n Bull Ginger Beer , Lime
Cuba Libre
Rum, Coke, Lime
New York Sour
Whiskey, Lemon, Red Wine, Touch Simple Syrup
Classic
Bartender's Daily Selection
* four dollar drafts *
Hopworks
Organic Lager, OR
Laurelwood Brewing Co.
Tree Hugger, Porter, OR
Double Mountain
Kolsch, OR
* twenty dollar bottles of wine *
*Sparkling
Cava, SP NV
Red
Languedoc, FR 2008
White
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5 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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8/15/2011
The food was excellent as always.
Awesome foie gras!
Awesome lamb belly!
Awesome scallops!
Awesome… Read more »
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Review from ALEXIS C.
Portland, OR
10/12/2011
I have wanted to like this place.
Every time I go in with a clean slate ready to give them a chance to make
me happy, all fresh new and hopeful.
Every time I am overwhelmed by their failure.
Epically bad service each time (four separate experiences).
Each time at least one person's order has been flat out wrong or simply forgotten.
I have waited for a drink after giving the order for over 35 minutes, then been told they were out of one of the items necessary for the drink. I then waited another 20 for the replacement drink. They were not slammed busy and we were seated within 10 feet from the bar... fail.
I think Tatiana M. on here had it right that Bluehour is like a hot guy from high school who is vapid, shallow and with out redeeming qualities other than their looks.
I have been to other Bruce Carey restaurants and had a glorious time, which makes me cerfuffled by this disaster.
I hate the idea of giving a bad review to anyone but this place has done me wrong, repeatedly. -
Review from Kate V.
Portland, OR
4/25/2012
We stopped by for happy hour the other day and ended up ordering much more food than we intended because everything was delicious! Bradley was a great bartender and he made some very tasty cocktails. It was a little quiet when we got there but picked up quite a bit by the time we left. I would stop by again for sure.
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Review from Jim S.
10/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
We had a nice HH at Bluehour before the sun went south for the winter and the patio seating was lovely. I see a lot of chatter about the service, clientele and setting being pretentious and snotty, but I didn't feel that vibe. I felt comfortable and relaxed and enjoyed everything we sampled.
Yeah it's a pretty place with pretty people dressed well..pretty, so don't hate!
I'd go back without a second thought. Very smoooooth... -
Review from Christy h.
Portland, OR
1/24/2012 1 Check-in Here
This place has really improved over the years and is now bustling with a lot of business the minute the place opens. Great happy hour menu with oysters, pork belly sandwich, grilled lamb sandwich with tamarind chutney, and the most amazing tagliatelli pasta with mushrooms. They also have some fancy drinks like the New York sour with a splash of wine as a twist. This is one of my favorite drinks they have. There are a few other old fashioned cocktails made with a bit of a twist. About 4 beers are on tap. Ninjas IPA, oakshire amber, Stella, and a new Widmer Imperial Stout. This is a great selection for only a few taps.
The ambiance is great! Fancy little spot. Open aired. Well lit. Expansive inside with nice lighting to create a mood and "in the city" feel.
The servers here are awesome! Super spunky an friendly. I usually sit at the bar and have always been well taken care of.
I have been here about 7 times cuz it took me a while to figure exact how I felt. Now I am sure. Strong 4 star rating. Good job blue hour! -
Review from Lauren L.
9/20/2011
This was probably the most "upscale" place we went to on our recent visit to Portland, which seemed almost out of place due to the focus on more casual eating in PDX.
I would have given it 5 stars if not for the slightly clueless hostess (who originally placed us in the worst table in the place on a basically empty night) as well as the wait between courses, but the quality of food made up for it.
We had the corn soup, sweet corn tortellini, tagliatelle pasta, and the yukon gold potato purée with crème fraîche, which were all delicious. But our favorite, hands down, was the corn soup, as its flavor and consistency was just heavenly. Our drinks were decent too, although I wish they had more of a cocktail list that wasn't so martini heavy, but from what I hear, happy hour is the time to check out Bluehour. -
Review from Nick M.
10/24/2011
Well, I hear great things, and the atmosphere of this place was certainly fun, but, well...
I don't know, $12 for a pretty mediocre salad seems like a lot, and to be honest I can't even remember what the other thing we ordered was, but it wasn't very memorable. We were there for drinks and appetizers, so I don't want to judge too harshly, and we'll be back to try dinner, but, well, I don't know, we were underwhelmed. -
Review from Nik O.
9/24/2011 5 photos
Review is for happy hour only - probably one of the best quality food happy hours I've been to in a long time. Bill was a mere $23 ($30 w tip) for a martini and an assortment of happy hour food, and I left completely stuffed w a nice buzz :)
Happy hour is mon-sat I believe 5pm-6:30 and they have a really good selection of super cheap food specials. Some decent drink specials as well, I opted for a $9 perfect pear martini -vodka, pear brandy, lime, orange. The brandy and lime were the predominant flavors, and I had a good buzz off just half a drink, so well worth it.
Ordered the following food specials: breaded and fried crispy oyster (1), served over horseradish aioli topped w salsa $2,
grilled lamb sandwich $4 (a lamb slider on ciabatta), artisanal cheese plate w chefs choice (slice of creamy French sheep's milk cheese) $4, house made spaghetti w wild mushrooms and guanciale (like pancetta) $5. Everything was of course a smaller than usual portion, but that's exactly what I wanted so I could try more things. Everything was made from high quality ingredients and put together with care. I always appreciate places that put as much thought and effort into cheap happy hour specials as they do with full priced orders.
Although spaghetti was definitely the highlight, the noodles were a little too al dente for me, leaning more toward hard/undercooked, but perfect portion and flavors were spot on. Nice assortment of wild mushrooms with just enough pancetta and sauce, topped with freshly grated parmesan.
Lamb slider was a close 2nd - juicy and cooked medium with crispy toasted ciabatta bun and some kind of fruit chutney or salsa. Oyster was small but perfect, cheese plate was my least favorite - I wasn't feeling that cheese, but it was still a decent deal at $4. The house cured meat plate I saw on another table looked awesome.
Happy hour is at the bar and on the outside patio. Weather is perfect for hanging outside, but staring at the empty bldg next door wasnt much of a view. Service was relatively quick, nice friendly server. I will likely go back since the area has some cute shops.
Parking was ok, the pay street parking was limited to an hour, so I parked in the garage across the street. $5 for 5p-1a but make sure you get there after 5. I got there literally at 4:58 and ended up paying more. Street parking is free after 7p and there's free parking at the organizational store across 14th. I think wholefoods also validates with purchase, for some reason I blanked on asking bluehour if they validate too. -
Review from Matt R.
Beaverton, OR
3/29/2012
Blue Hour is one of those rare restaurants where I can say that I have never had a bad meal. I've been going there for about 8 years, and have tried brunch, lunch and dinner. Moreover, my girlfriend and I tied the knot there in a private ceremony/dinner in their private dining space. The food is top notch without being pretentious, which is often the case with French restaurants in the US. As someone who is actually from France, I can attest to the fact that good service and food do not necessarily have to translate into obsequious, overpriced fare. Blue Hour is pricy, but reasonably so. I like the decor quite a bit, and their private dining room is spectacular: cozy, intimate and completely removed from the main restaurant, it has its own bar and even its own bathroom. Their staff was tremendous in helping us plan our event- Jillian K. especially. I highly recommend Blue Hour!
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Review from Daniel P.
Portland, OR
9/30/2011
A free drink for my son (who's just two)
Made me think I'd like happy hour, too.
But the fries came late, soggy;
Mushroom pasta was boggy;
By the hour's end I just felt, well, blue.Listed in: Limericks
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Review from Ali A.
San Francisco, CA
Eaten dinner here twice in the past 18 months with a group of 10-12 friends and colleagues. Bottom line, start your nite here... Great environment, excellent cocktails and appetizers... But wrap up and go somewhere else for dinner or else you'll be dissapointed.
The space is awesome, great atmosphere during the holidays. Overall very nice waitstaff, host and bartenders. Food is interesting but over priced for a major metropolitan city (SF, Chicago) let alone for Portland. It seems theyve got a new chef whos been mixing up the menu. Hands down the appetizers are better than the entrees... We had the halibut sashimi, a six selection cheese plate, the steak carpaccio, some tortellini and roasted brusselsprouts and potatos for starters. Sashimi was elegant and perfect, the cheesemonger knew his stuff and had a great selection of american ( wisconsin, oregon and cali) cheeses in addition to italien and spanish/portuguese.
Dinners were across the board un-inspiring. Most of the meals didnt come with the simple finnishing touches and elegance that the appetizers had perfected. I ordered the steak, medium rare... Very happy i did that because it came out medium. Three moderate slices of ribeye and some other horrible stewed beef... For $37 it just wasnt worth it... I mean please, steak one way perfectly is better than two ways avage. A friend got the roasted chicken.. He said it was nice, and was a good portion but didnt look amazing from my side of the table. Three other colleagues got the skate fish, which was breaded and pan seared, the meyer lemon sause was delicate but again it just didnt look that much more visually stunning than fish and chips... The fish was cooked all right, but felt heavy handed not worth $27... With no sides. I also got a side of farro, the Roman army's supergrain, it came out slapped on a plate under cooked with absolutely no seasoning, almost as though they just didnt care to offer it on the menu. Add some olive oil, light tuscan herbs, a pinch of coriander to lighten it up please, i mean come on guys.
The desert was a bit of thesaving grace... There was a beautiful custard... Everyone commented on how incredible it was. The chocolate brownie was ok its pumpkin ice cream was a nice touch... There was another desert that ive long since forgotten. Almost every single entree here needs work to elevate them to another level... But thst just the opinion of a dozen friends who love food. -
Review from Liz D.
Portland, OR
3/2/2012
Probably my favorite happy hour in Portland. The food is to die for, the cocktails are creative and the servers do an amazing job... Not to mention, they are SMOKIN hot. Yum.
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Review from Carrie S.
6/26/2011
This is a playboy palace.
Playboy Palace: A place where men between the ages of 35-45 who are "picky" serial daters, but really just don't want to grow up yet and want to date tons of women between the ages of 21 and 25. But, they end up taking out women like me, who are between the ages of 29-36, and are tired of being played but are willing to eat a free dinner somewhere.
This place appeals to the yuppie crowd in my mind. It has a really nice atmosphere and I had decent service. The good was so-so. I had the risotto and it was a bit salty. Wine selection was decent, but I guess the quality of the food did not justify the prices.
I think I would like this place at happy hour, but I think it maybe too busy with the men I described above. -
Review from Chris M.
1/15/2012 1 Check-in Here
I'm a SW guy that can get annoyed with some NW spots. Watching ppl sit at bar messaging each other on their iPads...isn't ambiance! HH menu is reasonable and the drinks were fine. The bartender was cool, but not my first choice bc the crowd wasnt my speed.
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Review from Vi B.
9/4/2011 2 Check-ins Here
1) Happy Hour is awesome- cheap food, great portions
2) The service is always good and fast
3) Drinks are good and (note) strong
4) The ambiance is classy, cool and chic.
Definitely my kind of place. I'd call myself a kind-of regular here, because I do try to make happy hour as much as possible. -
Review from Nick W.
Turner, OR
1/5/2012
The ambience here was excellent and this place is most likely great any other day. But if you're going to charge $30-$40 an entree then the service needs to be stepped up. After spending $200 for a dinner for two I'm left with a sour taste solely due to the service. It was probably just my waiter but I get better service at Denny's.
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Review from Steph C.
8/18/2011
Have been here a couple of times. Sat inside one time and outside on the veranda another. Good service- attentive and friendly,not pretentious as these restaurants often can be- but definitely not quick at all.
The food is good, but I'm going to have to dock some points because it's very pricey for what you're getting- although the prix fixe menu isn't a bad deal. I had the foie gras, which was mediocre and quite expensive (I've spent quite a bit of time around good foie gras- so perhaps my standards are too high). The two mains I had were: a) roasted halibut- which was tasty/well-executed but not a standout. That's basically how I'd describe all the food I've had- good but not really great.
Good- but not especially memorable. Modern/contemporary design, which can feel a bit stuffy. -
Review from Mei Mei S.
Happy Valley, OR
12/7/2011 3 Check-ins Here
One of my favorite places to eat in Portland. They have an exceptional happy hour and a great ambiance and service. It is great to go on a date or with friends. Happy hour is from 4-6:30pm Sun-Fri and Sat 5-6:30pm
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Review from Michael C.
Newberg, OR
6/14/2011
The Good: This may be new favorite place for happy hour. It has an elegant/modern atmosphere. Very good menu which means good food at low prices!
The Bad: Seating will be pretty hard to find like all good happy hours.
Try: the spaghetti. Yeah, I know that sounds pretty dull, but trust me, it's awesome. If anybody had this or will have this, tell me why it's so good and where I can get a recipe! Also, try the bathrooms - they're nice.
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Review from Henry E.
San Jose, CA
10/20/2011
Visiting Portland, wandering around, stumbled on Blue Hour by accident.
Wow! Did we luck out. Fab food, terrific service (get in Dave C's station!) and cool ambience.
A great evening out and a wonderful Portland experience.
We will good back.
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Review from Maria M.
Portland, OR
1/27/2012
I was very impressed with Bluehour's menu and food! It was delicious! They also have a really unique drink menu that I enjoyed!
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Review from Dan P.
First off this is NOT a HH review, its a reflection of a premeditated plan to revisit Bluehour ever since the L'Yelp Magnifique event. My enjoyment shown there was satisfactory but I wanted to see all the delicacies here in their full page glory. So I came back for a French inspired party in my mouth to celebrate my own -- birthday that is.
The restaurant's interior was just as elegant as before with clean linens, architectural tiles adorning the walls, long flowing silk drapes and large, circular, globe chandeliers. My party was sat at a table near the kitchen next to the very long chef's table. We started with a few menu selected glasses of wine because surprisingly this time I did not bring my own. Actually I found the selections to be priced pretty competitively for this class of restaurant and besides my buddy brought a bottle for our entrees. Soon we were toasting glasses of very nice French whites as we selected our appetizers. While there are many great ones to choose from only one called out to me, the crispy pork confit. Luckily my greedy indulgence didn't have to end there because we also ordered the terrine of octopus and pate de tete or foie gras. They were all wonderful but the pork belly was pure heaven on my plate and I regret being so generous by sharing it with my party. It was perfectly dense in the middle releasing salty juices with each successive bite and finishing with a delicate crunch of flavor. Yes it was accompanied by nice greens but they acted more as a garnish to pretty up the plate. The other standout to me was the pate with its luscious texture and rich flavor. I may have gotten carried away when I growled at our waiter who tried to take the small remnants away. Like Folgers it was good to the last drop, I spread it on anything I could get my hands on, oh yes even the pork confit!
On to the entrees, I had scanned over the menu prior to coming and already had my choice on radar lock. I knew however they would try to tantalize my taste buds away with some freakishly good sounding special but luckily for me I was already ordering it. No chicken this time Frenchy, nope not even another pork dish, even though I seriously considered it. I choose the braised veal cheeks, a meat that had been escaping my mouths grasp for sometime now. My diners also ordered the halibut, gnocchi, lamb and joined me in my veal celebration. The meat was intensely flavorful and pulled apart easily with subtle movements of my fork. It was covered in a rich demi glace probably made with pan juices, wine and rosemary, atop some parsnip mash that added a nice starchy texture. Even though veal is hard to come by for the price vs portion I would have much rather ordered two of the succulent pork confit in place of this experience. We didn't even look at their dessert options because a lovely friend of mine brought me a custom wine-inspired birthday cake. Unfortunately we found out that celebrations come with a price here at Bluehour. Now I understand the standard corkage fee policy but they charged us $4 for each slice of our own cake! That simply makes no sense to me or the definition of customer service. Next they were going to make this bday boy irate for charging me a second slice when they decided to waive my fee entirely. Overall our service was much slower than I would have hoped at this level of price and the cake experience didn't help with any added points.
There's no denying the food and cosmetics are top notch options but I'll leave you to decide how much you're willing to pay if not backed up by stellar service. So Unless you share deep pockets with the late Rick James whose graphic persuasions inevitably kept him from paying you won't be able to come up in here and announce to everyone "this is a celebration bitches" without spending some extra bucks.Listed in: Foodie Favs, Porkland Purist, EuroTrip
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Review from Dr X.
Portland, OR
Updated - 5/29/2011
I've been here a few times and I have to say this place has lost it's charm. Changes in the menu, which normally are a good thing has led to the following. One of the most discouraging things is the lack of consistency and misrepresentation of the dishes. One dish that was supposed to contain chicken liver, had none. Another dish which was supposed to have fresh mint with the pasta, had one leaf buried at the bottom and the sauce tasted like extra left over from another dish. Wine selection is lacking and the wine suggested tasted like sewer run off from France, the wine I picked from the wine menu they didn't have, "sorry we just ran out" - that is not the first time I heard this here. I had thought I had found a new standby place, but I was horribly wrong. I'll just go up the street next time.
The ambiance can be nice depending where you are seating, and service can be friendly but that too depends on which waiters they have working at that certain time.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/28/2011
Good atmosphere. I would take a picky eater here. Its' a safe bet anyone will enjoy this… Read more »
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Review from Alison P.
Portland, OR
8/16/2011
This had been on my radar for a while, and the b/f and I finally decided to try it the first night of Brewfest.
All in all, it was a very nice experience. The services was top notch, the food was delish, and the overall ambiance is class-tastic.
We started off with the foie gras...and omgsogood. Totally worth the price tag ($26).
My only complaint, comes with the entree. Since we were going to be drinking right after dinner, I was concerned about portion size. I was looking at the halibut cheeks, but wanted to make sure they would be a good size. When our waiter came by to take our order, we asked if it was a decent sized portion. He confirmed "they" were good sized (as I mentioned...they were cheeks...plural.) When my dish finally arrived, I only had one cheek on my plate. I was slightly confused, but I thought since it was a good size, they just put one on the plate instead of two.
Dinner itself was great. Not spectacular, but very good. However, I was noticing our waiter serving more halibut cheeks...and there were 2 cheeks on these other plates. This irked me slightly.
I would definitely be willing to give this place another shot and convince me to add that final star to my rating. -
Review from Brie S.
Salt Lake City, UT
1/14/2012
This is a great spot for happy hour, or if your looking for a nice swanky place for dinner! The food was amazing!!! Every thing We ate was amazing! The Pasta Tagliatelli was beyond fantastic! We also had blue cheese stuffed olives, smoked onion rings, and artisan apples and cheese! Definitely a Five Star!
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Review from kelly s.
Portland, OR
7/14/2011
How have I gotten away without writing a review for this long. I was a regular here for the better part of a year when I was lucky enough to have a co-worker who's partner was in the Bruce Carey restaurant family.
Their happy hour is to die for. They have always had some of the best chefs (Kenny) and sommelier's in town. The gnocchi , scallops, risotto, all varieties of chicken, and most everything else I've eaten here (especially the old tuna tartar, now the salmon tartar), are superbly executed and delicious!
I have to still recommend Bluehour, some people think it's played out, I think I'd be glad to go right this moment! -
Review from Lulu V.
Portland, OR
1/10/2012
Stopped in for a small bite in the bar area and ended up with a four course meal and wine. Beautiful branches hanging from the ceiling makes you feel as though you are in an enchanted forest. The service by, Kris, was impeccable. As I said before we only came in for a bite but he turned us on to the dinner menu and a great bottle of wine. As for the food? Spectacular. We started with the celery root soup with crab cakes, goose prosciutto (what a fantastic way to serve charcuterie, with greens), and the beautifully textured tortellini. The butter lettuce salad was a bit thin, but everything thing else made up for it. The stuffed trout was the perfect entree, light and bursting with flavor. We finished with the pot de creme, sweet and creamy. Thank you Blue Hour. A wonderful night.
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Review from Alena C.
1/28/2011
Happy Hour Review*****************
I met up with a girlfriend here around 5:30 on a Thursday and we got a spot right away. We both shared a bottle of the $20 wine, which is a pretty good value considering all the drinks are about $5.
Whenever I see a oyster shooter on a menu, I'm going to order it. I didn't care for the oyster, but it came in a vineger laden shot with some tomatoe and onion. Really tasty. I also ordered the Goat Cheese Fondito with bread. You can't go wrong with Goat Cheese. I also had the cheese plate which was a really great deal.
The service as a little slow, but the place was packed. Our server was really sweet. I would recommend it. -
Review from nita m.
1/24/2011
I am so stocked on Bluehour's awesome happy hour - classy cocktails, a generous and good food menu heavily discounted, a nice bar area with a lot of seating, and it even happens on the weekend so you can start Friday and Saturday night off right.
Bluehour's cocktails are really good & their happy hour includes some gems. My boyfriend had the moscow mule which was my favorite on the list - really refreshing & light and the ginger totally masks whatever alcohol is in it. The HH food menu has a ton of stuff on it and is super inexpensive yet the quality doesn't suffer. I ordered the grilled vegetable sliders & the herbed goat cheese fonduta (adding to a sum total of a whopping $5 - can't beat that). The grilled vegetable sliders were awesome - fresh grilled vegetables, delicious pesto, and perfectly toasted bread. The herbed goat cheese fonduta was pretty good too - yummy goat cheese floating in tomato garlic sauce with toasted slices of baguette. My only complaint is that the bread was way too hard for me to eat delicately. -
Review from Knox K.
12/7/2010
Can I give a rating less than 1-star? Perhaps my expectations were too high going in. Perhaps they just had an off night.
A colleague's wife used to manage this place, so he told how great it was. However, when we showed with a couple of the top dogs from our firm, Bluehour fell flat on their face.
Yes, the food was good. But the service was TERRIBLE! Way too terrible to overcome anything else. In fact, it was so bad, that they comped two $100+ bottles of wine that we had order b/c they brought them AFTER we ate our meal! That's just one example of many.
I know others have had better experiences, but I really don't know if I can be talked into going back.
Cheers!
