Best Little Roadhouse

Came to Portland for a quick getaway and was not sure what to eat tonight. I went from Seafood to Mexican to steaks. This place got good reviews so I thought I would give it a try. Pulled into the parking lot and it was full. Disappointed I left pulled around the corner to google other restaurants. But I really had my heart set on the Best Little Roadhouse. So I circled around the block again, turned back into the parking lot and was fortunate enough to get a parking space! Trust me, this place did not disappoint! Great service. reasonably priced and food…truly was a win win!

Came in for a steak and burger, left very unsatisfied with food and service. Burger was slapped together, cold buns. Steak order was wrong. Service was not fluid and attentive. Had to get up twice to find Server to correct order, get utensils, and condiments.

My first time being here. It was very good service and food. We all thoroughly enjoyed our meal.

Overall service was good. Garden salad - good ranch dressing. Pulled pork was a bit dry, could use sauce. sweet potato fries - would be better with an aioli sauce. Coleslaw was a bit bland. Yeast rolls and honey butter were good. Meatballs were very spicy. Chicken sandwich and fries were good . Unfortunately was out of banana liquor for their main drink.

My 7 year old daughter has a gluten food restriction and they were so kind and helpful finding a meal that fit both her wants and dietary restrictions. Our server was taitum. And she did a great job! I am unsure if this is celiac safe so I don't want to mislead anyone, but I felt they put alot of care and effort in. And mainly wanted to share this menu that they provided for gluten free options and how to navigate their menu with a gluten restriction.

This has been one of our favorite restaurants for steak and ribs over the last few years. We supported them weekly throughout the pandemic and they were one of only a few restaurants that their food didn’t lose quality if you ordered takeout. However the last few times we’ve eaten here, there is a noticeable change in the quality of the steak, while the prices have gone up. We paid $85 before tip for 2 Ribeye steak dinners and an order of hot wings. Now, I am one who doesn’t mind paying for high quality food, but I am not okay paying this price for the quality we received. It was equivalent to an Applebee’s Ribeye, chewy with gristle but at a much higher price. It also lacked significant flavor which is hard to do with Ribeye and I had to put a ton of salt and pepper on it. Even the blue cheese dressing I put on it, wasn’t enough to give it a lot of flavor. My loaded garlic mashed potatoes were delicious as always, as was the salad and rolls with honey butter. My hubby’s veggies were also delicious and thankfully not as al dente as they normally are, but not mushy either. Our Buffalo wings were also a disappointment as they weren’t spicy and barely covered in sauce. Overall, we enjoyed our meal, but it was very average and much more comparable to an Applebees dinner we could have gotten for much cheaper. I will say their Baby Back Ribs are still amazing. I wished I had ordered them instead last night. I would still highly recommend them. I just would no longer recommend the Ribeye steak, which used to be my favorite entree. The restaurant has a great vibe and is perfect for a date night of dinner and mini golf. But if you want an amazing steak, I would recommend Paradiso at the Grand Theatre, Rudy’s, or Chira’s. My rating is based on our most recent experience. I will update it if the experience improves or worsens. Please 👍 if this review was helpful.

The steak was fantastic even the salad was delicious with bacon piled on top, house baked bread.

Was a busy Saturday 10/19/24 early evening. The lobby was packed with people but despite this, the front host spotted and assisted us immediately. We were seated relatively quickly, and our server approached for drink orders soon after arriving. Upon delivering our drinks, our server was available to take our order. I wish I had her name, she was charming and professional (we sat at the round table near the fireplace and side door (both fireplace and door were not used at the time of our visit) in the bar, if that can help identify her for recognition from management). Our food took a bit of time for delivery, but this was expected as it was dinner service and quite busy. Our server took a moment to ask if anything else was needed-some condiments were asked for (not missed by our server, rather not included in the initial order) and she came back promptly, fulfilling the last-minute requests. We all enjoyed our meals; and the atmosphere, while bustling, did not interfere with our ability to enjoy conversation. We received our bills and all was accurate (three separate tickets, we let server know at the time we placed our order) and we were cashed out promptly and with no issue. Kudos to our busy, gracious server, and to the cooks and all staff involved in our above satisfactory dining experience. Side note to say that parking was a bit of a chore, though expected, as it is a very popular spot, just something to take into consideration while making your decision (we parked across the street, in the lot of a business that was closed at the time (during evening hours), and it appears this can be done without issue at this time. I believe these business are operational during day time hours, though, so would not recommend using these lots at that time) Thank you for taking the time to read my review. Cheers!