Fireside
Family restaurant · Northwest District
801 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210
Highlights
Dual fireplaces, New American fare, wine & cocktails, patio
Dual fireplaces, New American fare, wine & cocktails, patio
"Suppose you have super cool Midwest relatives who are great cooks, but also happen to be interior designers who opened a restaurant in Seattle. This would be their happy place. The walls of this mid-century-inspired spot are covered with taxidermy and vintage beer signs. And the menu matches the mood with decent Midwest classics like a tater tot hot dish and fried walleye breaded with Ritz crackers. On weekends, the dining room tends to get packed with families having a good time, but it's usually never too long for a wait." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente
"A charming gastropub serving tavern staples like smash burgers, roast chicken, and pasta on bustling Northwest 23rd Avenue, Fireside goes all-out with its patio. The elaborate wooden seating area stretches halfway up the block, fully ventilated at the back but covered and lined with heaters to protect diners as they enjoy a bruleed banana pudding or a whiskey drink." - Thom Hilton
"It’s all about the open flame at this gastropub, which offers not one but two large fireplaces: a round campfire-esque one in the dining area and a large hearth in the bar space. The food is a worthy accompaniment: Cozy dishes like butternut squash risotto and roast chicken accompany grilled fare like rib-eye kabobs and, interestingly enough, grilled olives." - Carrie Uffindell
"As its name would suggest, the Fireside has two large fireplaces: a round one in the back dining room and a large fireplace in the bar area. Here, Nob Hill neighbors go high-brow or low-brow, either opting for hearty French dips and smash burgers or baked chicken and blackened steelhead." - Eater Staff
"At the breezy Fireside, with its wide windows and sprawling sidewalk patio seating, the Cold Gold Chain is like a caffeinated old fashioned. This bourbon drink doubles down on the caffeinated side of things with both coffee liqueur—from Portland’s own New Deal Distillery—as well as cold brew. Chipotle-cacao bitters emphasize the chocolate notes in the coffee and give the drink some nuance and complexity without any overt spice. It’s best enjoyed on the sidewalk seating with a view of the passersby and their dogs on the bustling NW 23rd Avenue." - Alex Frane
