Stan H.
Yelp
I was in town for meetings, and water better to do for dinner, then head to the Deschutes Brewery? Well, that question is rhetorical, the answer was very solid. I had a great time, definitely will repeat. Very likely will again frequent the Portland location.
I ordered the elk burger. Well, the burger I received was not quite what I was expecting, it was absolutely delicious. The menu says there's cheese -- and there wasn't. But surprisingly (for me, Mr Cheese) it wasn't missed. The mixed greens and vinaigrette were topped by two very nice tomato slices. I generously applied the housemaid ale mustard. And it was off to the races. I upgraded my side from the house, potato chips to the pub fries, well done, which was a solid choice, particularly when I added additional ale mustard as a dipping sauce.
I was at a Brewery, right? So I had to have beer. I tasted a few of the old standby's against their seasonal's, and wound up with Hop Flambé Red IPA off of their Exclusives list. I am not usually an IPA fan, tending more towards ESB/amber/Scotch ale... This was nearly perfect. Unbelievably delightful. If it's available next time I'm in, I'm definitely getting it.
And of course, what meal would be complete without dessert? The dessert menu says "peanut butter pie". Well, that is not entirely wrong... I read it more as peanut butter brownie bars. The only description that truly matters is that this dessert was definitely shareable, and it was absolutely delicious.
10/10, highly recommended. Absolutely will repeat.