Besaws

One of the best brunch spots I’ve been to in a while! The veggie hash was bursting with flavor — crispy potatoes, fresh vegetables, and perfectly cooked eggs on top. The Bloody Mary hit just the right balance of spice and tang, and the hot sauce options on the table were a nice touch for customizing the heat level. The atmosphere was cozy, and the staff were welcoming and attentive. Thank you Hulda for delicious dessert and thank you MO for explaining the menu- we will be back again!

The classic historic building is a perfect setting for an excellent Sunday brunch! This was our first visit to Besaws, and the staff was terrific. We were greeted at the door, sat in a comfortable booth, and our waitress stopped by quickly to introduce herself. Service throughout was excellent. The menu is interesting and impressive, yet simple enough to make selection between the tempting offerings a stress-free process. We sampled the chicken and waffles, served with scrambled eggs. The chicken was cooked perfectly and spiced well. The star of the show was the peach stuffed pancake -- without question the biggest pancake we've ever experienced. Both dishes were amazing. Arrive early and enjoy one of the area's top spots for breakfast / brunch!

Besaws in Portland offers an unbeatable brunch atmosphere! The interior design creates such a great vibe — stylish, cozy, and full of character. The service is super friendly and personable, making you feel right at home. The menu is packed with a wide variety of dishes, so there’s something for every taste palate. Whether you’re craving classic brunch favorites or something a bit more unique, Besaws has you covered. A must-visit spot for brunch lovers!

This was our first time here, and we ordered the Chilaquiles and the Fried Chicken & Waffle. My wife absolutely loved the Chilaquiles—so much so that she’s now determined to recreate them at home. I thought they were really good, too. The Fried Chicken was excellent—crispy, flavorful, and so good it barely needed any syrup. The only thing that threw us off was the brick of butter on top—it didn’t look like butter at first, which was a bit confusing. I like my coffee black, so I ordered it that way, but unfortunately, I didn’t enjoy it. It just wasn’t to my taste.

We went here for brunch on a Monday and it was excellent. The food is amazing at Besaw's. I'm constantly impressed with the atmosphere , friendly incredible staffs and also their seasonal menus. We had such a great experience and definitely will be back. Highly recommended for brunch spot in Portland.

If I were working in this kitchen. I would be embarrassed to send out this meal. I ordered the seasonal veggie Benedict and it was ridiculous. It was a poached egg with a slice of tomato. It's advertised as a seasonal veggie Benedict and all it came with was a sad slice of tomato. The poached eggs were cold. The only good thing were the crispy hash browns. Somebody's not paying attention to what's coming out of the kitchen.

Came in around 1pm on a Saturday. There was a small wait just to get some tables cleaned up, but we got sat pretty quickly at the bar. I ordered an expresso martini and the biscuits and gravy and the Mediterranean dish on the lunch menu. Overall food and atmosphere were great. Service was lacking a bit, had to grab our own silverware and didn’t ask how our food was.

I had the steak and eggs. Overall, it was a solid meal. The steak was delicious—nicely cooked and full of flavor. The chimichurri sauce on top really elevated it. The potatoes were also a standout. They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The potatoes were also well-seasoned. Unfortunately, the scrambled eggs didn’t hold up. They were a bit bland and definitely could’ve used more salt or seasoning. The server was friendly and attentive, which made for a pleasant dining experience. I’d definitely come back to try some of Besaw’s other items!

Assumed Besaw's was only about breakfast, but the brunch experience will bring us back for nightlife. The decor ~ eclectic, upscale, well-maintain furnishings. Looks more like a cocktail bar than morning cafe. Cozy booths made for cozy times. Cool vibe. Menu ~ dishes delectable. Seasoned well, salted just right. Good portions. Service ~ awesome. Very evident she takes pride in her profession and is excellent at it. The service alone would bring us back and hope the next time will be over cocktails.

Great brunch spot! The vibe was 10/10 and it is in such a great location. There are so many shops around. I got the shakshuka and it was excellent. It comes with a side of sour dough toast. The portions are very large and it was great for leftovers. We also ordered the chicken and waffles and it was also great. Perfect waffle to chicken ratio. I got a cold brew coffee and it was not my favorite. With they had an iced latte.

Went for brunch and tried both their crab Benedict and seasonal squash Benedict. I preferred the seasonal squash Benedict, which I would definitely get again! The outdoor seating on a sunny Sunday morning was . Our server was also super nice and had great other recommendations for being new to the city.

Came here for brunch. It's been awhile since I have been here, so I was excited to be back. I made reservations but it did not matter. We waited extra time because the previous patrons at "our table" were just sitting there finishing their coffee. After waiting, about 30 minutes passed our original reservation, we were given a booth with the request that we leave before 1130am. This was a odd request, but this place is not a 2-hour brunch establishment anyways. Our waitress was Aly. She was very pleasant and attentive. She was able to accommodate the dietary needs of the table, which I personally thought was a pain, but she did it! They do not have healthy options for toast here, just gluten-free. The Giovanni (bubbles and passionfruit) was great. The flank steak and eggs were basic but the potatoes were tasty. Stay away from the peach pan"cake." It's was dense and dry. The prices are reasonable here. Parking sucks though.

We enjoyed a delightful Sunday brunch, indulging in the delicious combination of waffle fried chicken paired with refreshing Mimosas. The outdoor seating was absolutely perfect, bathed in warm sunlight on that beautiful morning--it felt like the ideal way to start the day. Our server was exceptionally friendly, making our experience even more enjoyable. To add to the lively atmosphere, a DJ was spinning tunes as we dined. I highly recommend making a reservation to avoid a long wait for a table. With its delicious food and inviting ambiance, it's definitely a place worth visiting!

I was very excited to try this as they have great reviews. Positives-quick and friendly service, cute atmosphere, food came out very fast. I ordered the breakfast margarita and it was not good. very tart and there was no balance. the second cocktail was not much better. the chicken and waffles was mid. When something comes with syrup, it's typically on the side. this came with syrup already on it, coating the eggs and making the waffle soggy by the time I got to it. I was not happy with the food and drink but hope it was a one off.

Oh my. I read the reviews and was so impressed. I had the Chilaquiles and my friend ordered the Vegeterian Eggs Benedict. The food came very quickly and it was so, so good. Great flavor and service. It's a little loud, but we didn't have a problem carrying on a conversation.

Great weekend brunch spot! We got the chicken and waffles and bacon Benedict. Both were fantastic. Most of the patio seating is nice but we were first seated at tables right next to the road on the other side of the sidewalk, not great. They did move us when we asked. Food and drinks for sure worth it!

It's been many years since I've been here, so I'm sure a lot has changed. Came here for brunch and it wasn't as busy as it used to be. I do love the interior though, it's quite dark and classy for brunch. I ordered a Biscuit and Sausage Sando and it came with potatoes. The sando was pretty good, the chicken sausage was unique and I loved all the fillings. I didn't love the potatoes though. They were a bit too crispy and hot, it burned and scraped the roof of my mouth. If I do come back, I would order something else.

Very disappointed. Besaws is usually a great place and dependable. We had their veggie black bean burger and it was tasteless and flat. Dry, unappealing, with weird spicy mushy pickles. Service was slooowww. Don't know what's happening, but they need to review their offerings and step up to their usual quality.

Our group ate outside, there were no heaters so it was chilly. The food didn't take too long to come out, but since it was cold outside the food also got cold quick. Both dishes were good but nothing spectacular. Neither dish made us feel like we'd need to come back to try more. The ketchup sadly tasted like metal. I would recommend the chicken and waffles more than the steak and eggs, the steak was hard to cut and more on the chewy side. Where as the chicken and waffles were crispy, the perfect balance of sweet and savory. We felt the service was great, they even brought out a plate of churros with a candle for my friend's birthday. The churros were warm with what tasted like a strawberry filling with a side of caramel, it was a delicious way to end our meal!

Besaw's is a pretty frequent brunch spot for us because of the great quality food and the friendly staff. Most recently we came for brunch to celebrate a friend's birthday and we had such a great time! They took such great care of our party and the food (per usual) was great. My go-to here is the Steak & Eggs -- CHEF'S KISS every single time I order it. And a more recent, new fave of mine: the Fire Roasted Shakshuka.

My family made a reservation for 8 at Besaws as part of my sister's wedding weekend. They brought my sister and her fiancé glasses of bubbly! The music was SUPER loud in there so we couldn't really hear ourselves talk. Our server kept talking to us from one end of our long table so no one could hear. Food was ... ok. I had biscuits and gravy but it was ONE biscuit that was very spongy and dense. My mom had the same and also didn't like it. But the gravy was good. My partner had the country fried pork but said it was piled with wet "slaw" that made it soggy. And his poached egg had leaked all its yolk out in the cooking process so he only had egg white on his plate. I wish they'd had a sweet option like they did pre pandemic. We got our food a full hour after we were seated and then after an hour of eating, we were asked to leave to make room for other diners. It was kind of rude. Someone who wasn't our server came over and spoke to a random person at the table, not even the one who paid the bill.

We've come to Besaws for their beloved brunch once again and it was great. This time we ordered the chicken and waffles, the eggs toast and potatoes breakfast with two mimosas. I love their mimosas and portion sizes. I definitely recommend making a reservation as the wait can be 40 minutes at times. I think the chicken and waffle sandwich was the winner this time.

Went here with our two toddler grandkids. Restaurant was very accommodating and gave us a sweet table in a corner so that we could easily seat two high chairs. Hubby had steak and eggs and said it was really good. Kiddos shared a kids mini breakfast. They're not sour dough fans so they didn't care for the toast and the bacon was undercooked considering this was a meal made for kids. I had the soufflé pancake but truthfully, it was more of a "pan" cake and not really light like a soufflé. It was tasty though.

New restaurant with old-time chic vibes. The food was OK, they use locally sourced ingredients. There were some quirks that we didn't love: mimosa was served in a red wine glass and they forgot to provide jam for the biscuit even when asked, and they made a huge deal when we asked for a specific table when they were practically empty.

This place was amazing! Delicious, vibrant food. The chilaquiles were the best I've ever had. Winter hash was also incredible. Definitely recommend the ocean roll for a sweet treat.

Had a phenomenal french toast that was just to die for. The coffee was also quite good. Though I did like the environment and liked the demeanor of the staff, I did feel like we waited too long to be seated and get our food.

Good brunch in Slabtown is easy to find at Besaw's. When dining here, making a reservation or arriving early is a good idea if you do not like wait times. However, we Portlanders know how to do brunch wait times with walks, café hangouts, and, of course, taking a quick drink from Solo Club next door. The wait was 90 minutes, so we meandered to Good Coffee and did some plant shopping. Once we got the text, we were quickly seated on the covered outdoor patio. To be honest, I think I'd rather sit out there in the future since the inside can be quite loud. Heaters are abundant, and the lighting was so nice on a cozy Sunday at 11am. Our server was very attentive, and he was right to recommend the morning Espresso Martini. A great choice! We ordered our own entrées, and shared a fruit bowl to start. The server recommended one to share since, he was right, they are huge! I was shocked to receive our food in under 1- minutes. Hats off to the kitchen crew for their skills! However, I like a slow brunch, and we felt slightly rushed with these vibes. We had planned to order two drinks each, but, with the quick service we actually received the bill before we finished the first drink. I think that this is a great experience for most people, but, I would have preferred to feel more relaxed on a Sunday. I will definitely be back - the team is great!

This really deserves 0/# stars. Was there @1ish for brunch. There were 6 people in the entire restaurant. Wasn't sure if I should have taken it as a bad sign or if I caught a lull between crowds. Turns out, it was a bad sign. The bartender was also my waitstaff - which was perfectly fine with me. I asked about the Bennies - if the Hollandaise was homemade or from a package. I was assured that it was homemade in house. Perfect, then I'll have the Dungeness Bennie. So everyone else in the restaurant already had their food, so I figured mine would arrive quickly - but it did not. Which made me worry. During my wait, I noticed a front end employee flitting hither and yon (whom I heard someone call Mohammad, and he answered) moving around papers and diaries and other whatnot, then appears next to me only to start putting away clean dishes. I asked him when was the last time he washed his hands (and I mentioned the flitting, but didn't see where he had washed his hands). He chuckled at me and left the area - but not my sight. My Benny finally arrived with nearly hard boiled eggs (cold), REFRIGERATOR COLD crab, English muffin not even toasted, and topped with PACKAGED hollandaise. About this time I notice fruit flies circling me and the bar area. It's a sure sign of poor cleaning habits. NO one came to ask me about the meal - NO ONE. I finally got the barkeep/server's attention and told them the Hollandaise was packaged. She seemed shocked, but before I could tell her of the other problems, she bolted off into the kitchen and never came back out. I assumed she was embarrassed when the chef confirmed the Hollandaise was from a package. Enter Lady Manager, who came out from hiding to *berate* me about the Hollandaise being homemade. I told her it most certainly was not, and further, there were many other problems with my Benny - which is why it wasn't even half eaten - so I mention fridge cold crab. No toasting and no seasoning, eggs almost hard boiled....plus the packaged hollandaise, not to mention the "home fries" were days old and microwaved; thus inedible. Lady manager said "Of course the crab will have been kept refrigerated once it's cooked" So I asked her how many days/weeks ago it was cooked, because most places cook it "to order"/have it ready on the steam tray so it's fresh/hot!for customers. She refused to answer my question of the age the crab I was served, and went back to harping on homemade Hollandaise, So I told her to have the Chef come out and tell me that the hollandaise here is homemade. She refused and said there's no argument here because she already told me it was homemade. I stated SHE was not only lying to my face, but it was HER being argumentative and irate. So between her bad attitude, and bad food, that's why there's only 8 people in here at prime lunch/brunch time. (A couple had come in after the bartender/server ran off and hid). So Manager Lady walks away, back into the kitchen and "Filthy Hands Mohammed" returns to touch clean glasses with his filthy hands, which he'd been nowhere to wash since last time I made him stop touching clean glassware, as I was clocking his movements around the front of house. So I told him to put the clean glass he'd just picked up BY THE RIM in the dirty pile and go wash his hands before I called the health department. He finally went into the kitchen - ostensibly to wash his hands - tho I never saw him again. But Manager lady reappears again with my bill - the FULL bill, even charging me $4 extra for the olive brine I saw bartender/server pour with her fingers inside the rim of the jar to hold back the olives. Receipt pic posted below. Pic of meal can't convey fridge temp crab, et al, (must carry a thermometer). RL review: 0/10 Would NOT recommend in any circumstance. Filthy handling habits, extremely rude staff/mgmt, bad cleaning habits because: colony of fruit flies, xxx??? Days/week old crab, poorly prepared/no respect for the food, packaged sauce, and $4 for olive brine contaminated by the bartenders hands. Would not go back.

This is the real deal! Cool good vibes with fabulous food and great service. 1. Food and drink menu - something for everyone: foodies, comfort eaters, vegans and meat eaters. Brunch was great. Make reservations but on Friday we walked in and had a great table Mimosas, ancient grain bowl sub avocado for egg to make vegan. Biscuit egg sandwich with crispy potatoes, pop tart starter (thank you) 2. Service. From kind professional hostess Nisha (so) to Jesse (floor manager who stepped up serving) to owner Ramsays, the pleasing owner - staff on floor had great energy. Everyone seemed welcoming. Loved the good attitude. 3. Vibe. Interior. Great wallpaper on back wall, bar is classic modern - I know what is that. But just go! Music is well curated. Good light. Great outdoor seating when weather cooperates. Saunter run or walk - this is the real deal. Will be returning on my next visit!

Took family from out of town here for brunch a few Sunday's ago - 6 of us total. Cool atmosphere, complete with indoor or outdoor seating. Food? Meh. Bacon and breakfast potatoes were both overly salty. Service was average at best - I HATE having to ask a server for more coffee as they walk by with a carafe full of coffee. I also despise when the server brings plates of food and do not take away empty plates. The sad part this is pretty much the new norm these days unfortunately.

Food was pretty good! They automatically charge a pretty heavy gratuity though if you come with a group.

I came to Besaws for the first time for breakfast yesterday and was very impressed. The interior is super cozy and cute. Employees were very friendly. Not sure if it was because I was there on the earlier side when it wasn't too crowded but our food came extremely fast. I got the breakfast burrito which I loved. There were potatoes inside that were still crispy and it came with a great salsa. Portions were large. Menu had a good variety. I have seen mixed reviews for Besaws but I had a great meal and enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaraunt a lot!

It's an excellent spot for breakfast after a run in the city and up in the hills. I recommend the Caprese breakfast . The service was quick, with coffee refills, and they accommodated a few changes to the order. The atmosphere was laid-back, with a DJ.

Standard American brunch fare with Southern elements. Service is quite dependable and efficient if not necessarily genuine / friendly. Food arrives quickly and is hot and fresh every time. Beautiful interior. They're a long-standing establishment and I'm glad to see them surviving the pandemic. Nice place to bring out of towners if you can remember to get up early and get in line right before they open.

Good brunch! Not the biggest menu but these pancakes were amazing. Very cute interior and I like that you can sit outside when weather permits

Been going here off and on for 50 yrs... obviously not the same as it was when it was on 23rd, but have had good experiences multiple times in the new era... unfortunately the last two times were just mediocre . One notable exception- the spicy Bloody Mary is absolutely terrible, unless you like chewing on half cracked peppercorns, not a good flavor or mouthfeel - full of grit and peppercorns

This is an atypical review - we showed up at 9:30PM for their dinner service on a Friday, as they were one of the few restaurants that were still open in the area with a full kitchen service. I'm not even sure I could find the same dinner menu we had on their website/pictures, but I wanted to write a review for their outstanding service and food quality. My friend could not eat pork, and among their remaining dinner options (Besaw's burger, roast chicken, braised short rib), only their braised short rib was still available. They had ran out of burger buns for the night, and they also did not have any more chicken. Our server was extremely apologetic and asked if we had any questions or special requests, but my friend settled on the short rib ($23). As for me, I got the grilled pork chop, which came on a bed of sweet potato polenta and paired with sweet pears ($25). We waited about 30 minutes before we got our food, and we were honestly starving - maybe that factored in with how good we thought the food was. I personally haven't ever ordered pork chops at a restaurant before, but I was blown away with the quality of the cut and the flavor. The pork was grilled perfectly - juicy, good char on the outside, appropriately fatty and melt-in-your-mouth. Sweet potato polenta tasted like actual sweet potatoes, and the pears rounded out the dish nicely. The greens on the plate provided a nice crunch and tartness to balance out the meat. Honestly, if I had known that pork chops could be cooked this well and taste this good - I would have been ordering them in the past! The service throughout our dinner was outstanding, and our server came back often to check in on us and refill our drinks. For coming in at such a late hour, we were impressed with the service and quality of food, and I would definitely come back. I can't speak on how busy the restaurant would be during typical brunch hours, but for dinner - highly recommend.

Excellent service and food quality. Worth coming back and try more things. Parking is street parking and somewhat limited. No wait weekday brunch.

Wonderful brunch. Had the shakshuka eggs. Very filling and delicious! We sat at the bar and loved the friendly bartender. It was only my 2nd time there but I love it each time. My good morning cocktail- similar to an espresso martini but not at sweet was perfect. I'll be back.

Hands down best pancakes in Portland. Super delicious food with lots of attention to details and great service. Cocktails are also on point.

I think we can all agree that years ago, Besaw's became something of a local icon among those who considered themselves food-lovers. It's a true Portland institution that has existed since 1903. So naturally, when they reopened after a long pandemic-related hiatus, many of us rejoiced. Besaw's has truly returned to Portland! All is well in the city! Well anyways, I finally went there yesterday to relive the glory days, and here is how it all unfolded. As a caveat, this is a brunch review, so dinner experience may vary... The highlights: Besaw's is strategically placed right in the heart of Slabtown. If you don't know what that is, think newer buildings, sleek interiors, and restaurants that budding instagram foodies flock to for photo ops. It's a fun little area, and I feel like any place that is located in Slabtown automatically becomes "cool". The interior of Besaw's is beautiful; high ceilings, funky wallpaper, brass finishes, emerald-green leather seats...they really put effort into creating a lovely atmosphere. The option for outdoor dining is also a plus with the weather being so pleasant lately, assuming your allergies don't overwhelm you (couldn't be me). Their menu offers a variety of brunch dishes, such as chilaquiles, chicken and waffles, and different benedicts. My eyes and mind wandered to the ancient grain bowl, a menagerie of roasted sweet potatoes, quinoa, sautéed greens, and a LOT of snap peas. It felt relatively healthy and was tasty after a few pumps of Cholula. Portion sizes are fairly generous, which makes one feel less guilty about spending almost $20 on a single dish. And for my mimosa (it was obligatory for brunch, after all), the bartender must have had a heavy hand when pouring the Prosecco, something that I never mind. The improveables: When a party makes a reservation, the assumption is that they will be seated promptly after checking in with the host. A slight delay is forgivable if the restaurant is bustling; it is less easy to overlook when nearly every table is empty. Despite arriving on time for our 11:15am reservation, we were not seated until almost 11:40am. A decent line of people formed outside of the front door due to this delay, which I can only assume is related to a severe understaffing situation (our host had disappeared, then reappeared behind the bar with shaker and bitters in hand). I can understand the difficulty with staffing issues, and I try my best to have some sympathy...but Besaw's reopened almost five months ago, and I may not know much, but are these not kinks that should be worked through? Especially with how long Besaw's has been an institution? Anyways, I'm rambling. We had a strange incident as well where we inquired what the seasonal pop tart was, and the response from our server was having the pop tart plopped onto our table without asking if we even wanted it. "I guess we'll eat it?" we resigned. But the childhood joy of a frosting-covered flaky pastry was squashed by the cold, bland, dry puff pastry dupe of a pop tart, filled with a feeble amount of strawberry jam. The rest of the meal was fine at best, forgettable at worst. As I mentioned, the grain bowl was okay after coating the surface in hot sauce; whatever avocado dressing was used needs an overhaul to actually contain some semblance of flavor. My partner's chilaquiles consisted of a plate of tortilla chips doused in tomatillo salsa and crema, a combination that seemed difficult to justify the $19 price tag, and you would have to inhale that plate to avoid the chips becoming a soggy mush pile. As I said, I try not to be a massive jerk and complain about service when staffing is an issue. I'm sure I don't understand the nuances of what goes on behind the scenes at Besaw's, so I will give them the benefit of doubt. This place earns 3 stars because it was not the worst brunch experience I've had in Portland. However, when combining the subpar service with lackluster meals, the outcome is a restaurant that leaves a poor impression. I've said this before; just because a restaurant is pretty and has become locally iconic does not mean they get a hall pass to put less effort in (I'm looking at your, Portland City Grill). If Besaw's wants to keep up their image of being one of Portland's poster children, they need to start fine tuning everything from the staffing and service to the flavor profiles of dishes. For now, let them figure out their issues and opt for one of the hundreds of other brunch locations in town.

Besaws is one of my long standing favorite brunch places to go in NW! The staff is very attentive and their cocktail menu is something I always look forward too. It is easy to make a reservation (recommend, it's always packed on weekends) and in the summer I love sitting in the outdoor patio! Definitely worth checking out!

Old school Portland in a new space - I have grown up with Besaws and though I miss the old bar and the tiny space they reimagined it the best they could and it is glorious. As you would assume they have seen many chefs come and go but they manage to keep the food consistent and the service outstanding. I love brunch and lunch with friends and the bar is great to sit at. Treat yourself!

If you want to be underwhelmed and over pay this is the place to go. Ordered the pork belly eggs benedict, biscuits and gravy a side of pork belly bacon, and an espresso martini. Food was lukewarm at best. Some potatoes were cold some warm. Bacon had no crisp. Biscuits and gravy were cold and the worst in Portland that I've had. Service was slow and inattentive. Ambiance was okay. Would not recommend going here.

The food was amazing, but the service was the secret sauce here. Mouhamed at Table 61 was a dream.

Best brunch in Portland! Fabulous drink menu, delicious food, friendly staff. Always a god time & they were open in thanksgiving this year!

Went for brunch on Sunday, the chicken and waffles were good, everyone enjoyed their food. Drinks were ok but the server was short and rude. Would not go back a second time. I do appreciate the establishment reaching out quickly and seemed genuinely concerned about the experience.

Had bacon Benedict- it was terrible. Tried to wait to tell the waiter with a group of people and when I did, he offered to bring bacon because I thought the pork belly was horrible. Tough you could barely bite through it. No offer to refund different than it used to be it's too bad. I used to love going there, probably won't go back

Very highly priced food with small portions and bland flavor. Took my daughter and her boyfriend because the stepping stone had closed early. Anyhow would have rather gone hungry than spend that much for the poor quality food we received.

For having made a reservation quite in advance, we were seated in the furthest back corner by a door that was constantly being opened and closed for staff to serve the patio. It was a tight fit and made for a cold and disruptive brunch, especially after specifically requesting an indoor table on the reservation to avoid being chilly sitting out on the patio. My husband's Bloody Mary tasted flat/lacked depth, to the point we thought it might have been missing an ingredient. The cinnamon roll was decent (with a seemingly bran texture?), but pretty small to be charging $10. The biscuit of our biscuit and gravy had a very chewy, not fluffy texture, but the gravy was tasty and savory. We think an egg or even a little side salad on the plate could have elevated it a little. The huevos rancheros had great beans and presentation was nice. We didn't think the pork belly actually added all that much to the dish. We LOVE food and don't get out for dates as much anymore, so it was disappointing that this brunch fell pretty short considering its reputation, price levels and the overall food scene in Portland.

Horrible food horrible service. Crab tasted like it's been stewing in lemon, the English muffin wasn't toasted so it just soaked up all the sauce and became a wet sponge, the potatoes are over fried and the server couldn't have cared less. So that's how I paid him, I couldn't have cared less about his tip!

I absolutely loved this place! My first time having chicken & waffles and it did not disappoint. The vibe to the place is also very chill and easy going. Service was 10/10. Highly recommend!

Service was good. The waffle was too thick and over cooked, came with way too much butter. I had an order of chicken sausage that brought out the flavors of the pancake.

I never actually got to eat here as my husband and I were treated so rudely when we came in that we left. Walked in the side door as it was our first time and asked the bartender if we could sit anywhere. His response was that they didn't open for another 5 minutes and we needed to wait outside. Instead we stood by the door inside as it was 35 degrees and raining outside. Then a different worker came over to check if the door was locked, sidestepping us as he checked. It was then that we felt unwelcome and left. We are not accustomed to businesses actively treating you like they do not want your business.

It was okay. The portions were large--perhaps too large--and while we weren't particularly impressed by the quality, we didn't expect more given the price range. The place is cozy and comfortable, except for the outdoor chairs, which are very uncomfortable. I asked for a glass of rosé but received a sparkling drink instead, which was unexpected as it wasn't advertised as sparkling rosé in the menu.

I enjoy every meal & experience I've had at Besaw's the staff is amazing, pleasant and funny. The music is always perfect it feels like I'm eating with family. The Burger is juicy, the French Toast is delicious but the Crab Eggs Benedict is my favorite.

Service was also rough - waited 20 minutes after our reservation for a seat. Once we placed our order, waited an hour for food. Once food was passed out, we were told one of the dishes we ordered (pop tarts) was unavailable. At this price, it's pretty inexcusable. Old Besaw's had a much better and diverse menu - three of the dishes are taqueria breakfasts on this new menu. I've also gone when brunch and the service was better. But I think the menu is pretty uninspired.