Jen M.
Yelp
Went to Chart House for a business dinner this week, and the food and service were amazing as always. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to get photos of the entire meal because I didn't think my management team would appreciate me whipping out my phone to take pictures of each new dish as it was served, but it was definitely still review worthy.
I made our reservations using Open Table, which was a breeze. I arrived a little early, before anyone else was there, so I went downstairs to the lounge/bar area to grab a drink and relax for a few minutes before heading up to our table. Note - it was 5:30 on a Thursday night during happy hour, and I was still able to easily find a chair and be served at the bar. I ordered the Monarch Margarita which was quite good, although a little on the sour side, but I enjoy that.
Afterward, I went back upstairs and was sat right away. We had a table with an amazing view of Mt Hood, where we were able to watch the sun go down throughout our meal, which was a lovely addition. Allison was our server that evening, and she was a delight. She was attentive, engaging and very well-informed about the menu which we appreciated. She also saved me from accidentally ordering a drink I would not have enjoyed by letting me know upfront that it was pretty sweet, so I just ordered something else instead. Thank you, Allison!
We went with multiple appetizers for the table: the Shrimp, Crab, Avocado and Mango Stack, the Crunchy Coconut Shrimp and the Calamari. But I have to say that the Calamari took the cake. Allison warned us that it was a large portion, but when I tell you that the serving was big, it was BIG! I only wish I had a picture to show you. We had 6 people eating off of it, and still didn't finish the entire thing. But that's okay - hello, leftovers! As for my dinner, I had the King Salmon with Potato Leek Cakes, which was divine.
Overall, it was a fantastic dining experience, and perfect for the occasion. And while it wasn't my first visit, it most certainly won't be my last.