Sasha K.
Yelp
Where do I start when everything was just incredible?! I'll start at the beginning.
The vibe-- upscale, cozy, + inviting. We love a beautiful 3rd space with a great ambiance.
The playlist -- perfection. (Because this is important. Shitty music while you're trying to enjoy yourself is no bueno)
We started with a bread dish, the crab cakes, and the yellowtail crudo. The bread and olive oil were delish, the crab cakes... perfection. I'll take 10 more to go please! The yellowtail crudo was out of mt comfort zone-- but it did not disappoint... a perfect bite, with so much flavor and a great texture!
The cocktail menu had a great variety, and the wine list... I wanted to try everything. Our table went for the mezcal Rich + Famous and the Tequila sour-- beautiful display, and even better to enjoy! For dinner we enjoyed a WV Pinot Noir from Furioso. Highly recommend!
For dinner, we wanted it all, so we split some plates. We went for the chef's choice of Center Cut NY strip with veggie sides of cauliflower and broccoli and then we also had to try the burger. The steak was fired up to perfection-- the rosemary salt is a must, and definitely opt in for the side of horseradish. (I'm sure it didn't need the sauce.. but I'm a sauce fan, okay)
The veggies were fired up without fault- neither were over-cooked, they still had a firm texture, but soft enough to cut easy... If you know you know. They were both served with a romesco sauce... delish!
Let's talk about this burger-- my god. One person at our table... she needed a whole moment. The sauces, the grind, the bun... all SO delish. And the fries were a perfect partner!
We wrapped up our night with their espresso martini, which is served with a cold foam-- it's a must try! We also HAD to do a dessert... and when they all sounded delicious, we opted in for two. Naturally.
The crème brûlée was velvety smooth, of course with the perfect crunch from the caramelized topper. And then we opted in on the pistachio souflee... because how could you not? The souflee had a wonderful flavor, the cherry ice cream was mellow and a perfect bite with the chocolate drizzle!
Last, but not least, and should have a review of its own -- the service was delightful! (Which is hard to come by these days to be honest).
The hostess, our server (shoutout to Natane), the manager Mo, and everyone else who passed by were attentive, welcoming, and made us feel very cared for. Service can make or break an experience, and this team made the whole night even more enjoyable.
In Portland, we have to appreciate when we have nice things and support them so they can stay, and the City is able to thrive. I hope everyone takes the time to make a visit, and then makes a habit of enjoying a beautiful date night out on the town at Bistecca.
Bistecca-- Your team went above and beyond to create a welcoming and memorable evening, and we're so grateful.