Mermosa PDX

I recently discovered this new proposal in the NW and was really surprised! Not only because of the excellent music they had on a Friday afternoon (wonderful Jazz) but also because of the delicious fusion cuisine. The happy hour is very enjoyable, and we have been back twice now. The decoration of the place is fun and eclectic. The waiters and staff were very pleasant and attentive. Please go to this restaurant, it is delicious!

A great spot where you feel like you might be on vacation, not in Portland. Decor is mermaid theme, with fun little details. The drinks are on the high end of the price scale, but delicious and beautiful. We had the mermaid water (mine with vodka), very tasty. Good vegan options for brunch. The fried mushrooms (their version of vegan chicken) are so delicious! I had the vegan bennie, could have been improved with the addition of a tofu scramble or vegan egg. But it was still delicious. The two others I was with ordered the french toast which they both raved about. Service was fantastic from the time we walked in until we walked out. Everyone was so nice and our server was attentive and happy to be there. Refreshing in today's restaurant scene. We have a monthly brunch and decided that this will be our new place. We look forward to returning in August.

I love love love the fact that you can get any separate things and put them together (They have a list of sides and list of proteins). The marmosa sparkling wine is really good! Sweet but not too sweet. Everything is served beautifully. I love the ambiance, plants everywhere, open, bright. Even a DJ setting a good vibe! Can’t wait to come back for dinner! I also noticed quite a few delicious vegan options. Outdoor seating as well.

I made a reservation for 12 for the ladies in my family to go out for a fun brunch. Mermosa did not disappoint. The DJ set list, the service, the fantastic food and cocktails made for such an amazing experience for our family. Our server rocked it! All the dishes we ordered were really good. Our favorite dishes: cornbread, grits, deviled eggs, fried chicken and the French toast. Can’t wait for another party brunch at Mermosa.

Best restaurant meal we've had in a LONG time! Desiree and her team know what they're doing! We fully enjoyed buckets (3) of Okra Frites, platters (2) of Deviled Eggs, Chicken & Cornbread Waffles, Shrimp & Grits, Fried Chicken with Collard Greens and Kale Ranch Salad, and much more! This was our family Christmas dinner. 🎄 Thank you, Desiree, for your kindness, fielding phone calls from both me and my dad, bringing Legos to the table for the kiddos, and to everyone who made this a meal we will not soon forget!

We decided to pop in for dinner based on a recent write-up in Eater. What we didn’t expect was to see their commitment to creating community. Over the course of our meal a small gathering grew to more than 30 — all BIPOC professionals networking with each other. The owner brought us tastes of wine and an incredible sample of the creamiest grits ever. We also enjoyed talking to her husband, who helps run the show. It’s nice to see such a lovely couple cultivate this space into such a welcoming atmosphere. The food is sophisticated yet comforting. We can’t wait to try brunch.

Great service and atmosphere. Delicious Caribbean inspired food (flavor up front!), wines and culture. I finally got a pic before cleaning the plate. Check their website for live music events (always lit) and the wine club which is a good entry point for wine beginners.

I absolutely love this place!!! From happy hour to brunch on Sunday’s it’s absolutely perfect. It took me a long time to find a place that felt like a taste of home and an atmosphere and staff that always make me smile and feel so very welcomed. The food it AMAZING!!! Don’t even get me started on the chicken and waffles!!! As a southerner in the PNW it’s the taste of home I need. The happy hour tour is always a win and you can’t go wrong with any drink on the menu. Highly recommend!!!!

Had a reservation for 4. We got there 5 minutes after and walked in to staff setting up tables and getting ready for the brunch rush. No one welcomes us so we stood there until they were available but no one acknowledged us. So I asked if they were open to which this server said yes and asked if we had reservations. Maybe I'm old fashioned but i think it's good customer service to at least acknowledge your patrons. Anyway, the food was fine but nothing special. The Mermosa flight were champagnes that were decent. I don't know, the whole place just seemed gimmicky. The one thing that was amazing was the "mermaid water" it was flavor explosion.

My finance saw Mermosa PDX on Instagram and thought it would be a fun place to have brunch, so he booked a reservation and we invited another family of three to join us. When we arrived, since we were ahead of the other party, we checked in with the hostess and were told we would be seated only if everyone was present. It's odd to us because we already put down a 50-dollar (10 per person) re-fundable reservation fee. Why do we have to wait outside while our table is available? While our hostess wasn't rude or anything, we also didn't feel welcome. The entire interaction between us was dry and transactional, we quickly learned not to bother her with questions. When our company arrived, we were then seated at one of the booths. (It was nice to be sitting down after standing around for a bit...) The interior was cute, there were bold green tiles behind the bar and whimsical decor throughout. There was also a live DJ playing fun tunes, so the vibe was good. It took a while for us to get our food... To be fair, our company was not sure what to order (it's a pretty big menu) so they needed extra time to process it. To our surprise, the server didn't return for another 30 minutes to take our order. Then after that, our food didn't arrive for another 30-40 minutes. By that time, we were pretty starved; especially the 5-year-old kiddo with us. I ordered the fried chicken and waffles, and my fiance got the pulled pork eggs Benedict. While I did enjoy my dish quite a lot (the chicken was juicy and the waffles were fluffy and flavorful) the chicken breading was too salty for me. Thinking it was just a personal preference, I quietly scraped the seasoning off and didn't say anything. It wasn't until later that another person at our table mentioned that his burger was kinda salty as well. However, we enjoyed the pulled pork Benedict. The pork was soft, tender, and not salty. We only wish the eggs on top were soft poached eggs instead of pan-fried eggs. Cooked egg yolks just don't have the same effect as the gooey ones. Overall, our dining experience was quite mixed. On the one hand, we liked the fun atmosphere and some of our food. Also, we were happy to see a minority-owned business doing well. The downside was the slow service and some of the food was a bit over-salted. We also had to remind our servers a few times about some missing items. I did notice that a few other groups seemed to be enjoying their experience, and I wish that was my experience as well.

Went to Mermosa for a group lunch. The place is beautifully decorated. This place is perfect for a date night, getting together with friends, and much more. Logan was our server. Logan did a great job with our group of 14, was super friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed at all times. We ordered a lot despite each item being served in a family style portion. Each item serves 4 people. Some of the items we ordered looked like they could definitely feed more than four. We were able to do that with the Salmon and Biscuits @ Sausage Gravy. We ordered Chicken & Waffles, Fried Okra, Fried Salmon, the Steak, Biscuits & Sausage Gravy, the other Salmon, Shrimp and Grits, and I believe there was more. The food came out in a reasonable amount of time and it all tasted great. The fried Salmon came with a spicy Habanero sauce, which also was delicious. The fried Okra came with a sauce to dip in and that was delicious. I don't have a favorite dish because I liked them all. We also met the owner. She was such a sweet woman and stopped to chat with us. At the end, we all took a group picture, with the owner! I highly recommend trying this place out.

This place was recommended by a friend & it did not disappoint! When you walk in, it feels lively, great music and the restaurant itself was set up so cute. Drinks and food were well portioned and filling. The service was great, our host checked on us regularly. Will definitely be back for happy hour and dinner. I went with my friends on a Saturday for brunch around 11:30 and it wasn't busy at all, we did make reservations just in case. Mimosa flight 8/10, friend chicken & biscuits 7.5/10, salmon bites 8/10, not pictured but the Hennessy cocktail 8/10

Wow Mermosa PDX is a whole vibe. We really liked the Sunday day party. The music was really good, the were serving bomb food as well. We ordered a couple champagne bottles and danced the evening away. Everyone in our group had a blast. Really good energy here at Mermosa. If you haven't visited or attended Sunday brunch here , then you're missing out. Definitely one of the coolest spots I visited while in Portland. Looking forward to returning soon. Thank you for the great memories and phenomenal hospitality.

This place is a great brunch spot! Has great vibes and people working there. The food is really good but it is very expensive! For three people brunch cost us $150. Biscuits and gravy alone was over $20.

What a fun new brunch place in Portland that is doing its own thing! I loved their take on "staple" brunch items - from their own wine mimosas to their griyo plate - it was cool to see such new brunch options! I highly recommend the mimosa flight and the benedict. The service was so nice! We got there a little before they opened and they kindly let us wait inside to avoid the cold. The two women - host & server - were so nice and friendly. Note that on Sunday at 11 they have a live DJ - which they very clearly document on their website and the entrance. I was a bit worried it would be too much since I had my 7 year old with me so we made the reservation for 10am. We were lucky enough to catch the first 20 minutes and the DJ was sooo good! Great variety of music and just a super fun time.

This place is definitely a vibe! My friend booked the reservation and I didn't know anything about this place before going so when we got there for brunch and the music was blaring I was surprised. I'm a little hard of hearing so at times it was a little difficult to hear people in my party. We were mainly going just for brunch and a couple cocktails but I told my friends when we were leaving we should come back when we wanted to have a really lit brunch. The bar on the outside with the dancing bartender looked like a blast! My only qualm was that it took fifteen minutes after seating us for anyone to come to our table - I was a couple minutes away from flagging someone down. Overall, I enjoyed my food. The chicken was crispy and well seasoned and my wine flight had me feeling good after the first one. Will be back when the weather gets a little nicer to hit up the outdoor bar

Terrible service. Told us we had a 40 min wait for our party, and 2 hrs later the table still wasn't ready. We were also told we couldn't order food at the bar because we were late to our reservation. In what world does that even make sense? We had already ordered drinks at the bar at that point, which was no problem apparently. But when one of us tried to order some appetizers WHILE WE WAITED FOR OUR LONG AWAITED TABLE since we were starving, they literally denied us service? We're paying customers lol. How does that even make any sense? I wanna love this place so bad because the vibes can be dope, but the service is truly terrible. As a follow up as I see the owner has now responded to my review: we were not an hour late to our reservation. We were 15 MINUTES LATE. Our reservation was for 12pm, and we checked in at 12:15. A pretty common grace period for restaurants. And "cameras showing we were an hour late" is us COMING BACK AT 1PM to check in on how long our table was still gonna take because, as stated, we were told a 40 min wait. Don't gaslight us and tell us 40 min (which would make it 1pm) and then all of a sudden change your story to "2-2:30pm" lol those are two completely different time frames. Also, another large party had no problem getting their table and we watched as more than HALF of their party came trickling in just fine with no issues. Ironic that my review is apparently the "dishonest" one, but best of luck love! **Moreover, we've actually dined here before prior to this day and our experience was ALSO terrible, but I spared yall a bad review and even TOLD OUR FRIENDS to come back and we can try again hoping for a better experience.

New French hatian restaurant on 23rd. They're doing pop ups for brunch and dinner right now. Got the Benedict and their pork platter. Plantains were nice and crispy. Pork was tasty. They have a homemade hot sauce that was nice and spicy. Food was decent. Vibe was nice.

You need to check out Mermosa pop-up! Beautiful place with a fantastic vibe and amazing food! We had cornbread rosette's to start, served with habanero butter that was perfectly spicy and sweet Shrimp and grits to write home about! Mama would be proud, creamy and delicious. Shrimp are perfectly seasoned and cooked. Pulled pork Benedict was moist and tender. The lowcountry style biscuit has just perfect crispy bottom and flavorful sauce Mermosa are delicious, you have to taste the selection! Next time we're doing the deviled egg flight with it Definitely the spot to start your day in Portland. Say hi to Eric, the owner. He put me on their email list so I can get one of those super Sexy Mermosa T-shirts when they're available online again!!

Brunch is top notch! This place took over a whisky bar with a unique twist on cuisine and beverages! The owner and chef are delightful, please join me and keep this place in business for the long haul! Everything was delicious: the cocktails, shrimp & grits, fried chicken & biscuits, vegan omelette, and the brunch burger has an egg cooked to order on top!

Impromptu date night at Mermosa and we will def be back! I think I'm correct in understanding that this spot is a sort of tasting room for a local BIPOC & woman- owned winery, which makes me like it even more. The fried okra, y'all!! That alone... and the bubbles flight comes on this gorgeous tree-like display. It was enchanting. My only suggestion: real greenery and flowers in lieu of the silk ones. Especially on the bubbles flight. Sticking my face into a real rose before trying the wine would have just sent me over the moon.

Mermosa has a really cute upscale brunch vibe! I love this place for vibes it gave yet the food for me was a miss, but I did get the vegan taco, so I can't speak on their other foods and their alcoholic drinks. I loved my zero proof cocktail, and the service was pretty good, it could've been better though!

Back for more and it was even more amazing!! Shrimp and grits, chicken and waffles, steak, salmon. We ordered the whole menu and loved every thing! And the service is second to none. If you want amazing food, Amazing service, Amazing Drinks, and Amazing music this is the spot. Favorite spot in Portland!!!

Where do I start! The staff and owner were more than accommodating to my large group! The food was 10/10, the music was nice, and I loved that they had free wine tasting out front. The drinks were also a 10/10 and so loved how they different family style dining. My favorite was the shrimp and grits. It's the best grits I ever had! I'm so glad I got to visit Mermosa while I was in Portland. My large group all left extremely satisfied!

I had heard about this place from Kohr Explores, but he only showed the kitchen. I had no idea how cool the interior was. Whoever designed this restaurant did an amazing job. It is opposite of the majority of the dark, and dimly lit Portland restaurants. This feels something more like you would find in the Caribbean, which I guess would be appropriate for a Haitian Restaurant. I can't honestly say I can compare it with other Haitian Restaurants, as I believe this was a first for me.What I can say is the food we had was all great, and the staff was wonderful. We dined here for brunch, so I was craving an espresso drink, but they only had regular coffee, so I asked if I could go next door to Case Study, and drink it there. They were very accommodating and said it was fine. We then sat in a Cabana which was adorable. After placing our order, I felt like our food arrived in less than 5 minutes. They were very efficient. My mom had the cornbread waffle with blackberry compote, I stole multiple bites as it was delicious, and I had the Shrimp & Grits, I can't say why but it was different from the shrimp and grits of the south. It was equally delicious. I will say if you are sensitive to noise you might either want to dine early on Sunday, or another day, as there was a DJ, who seemed to get increasingly louder as the morning progressed.

Great vibes, it felt like I was in ATL when I was there! Great place for the vibe and food choice are great.

ayeeeeee, us gurlz lucked out when we came across this place for some drinks! the owners are such a delight, and they really love what they do. they even make their own wines! (try the flights) i 100% recommend stopping by if you are in the area. the staff, decor, drinks, and im sure the food (even though we didnt have any due to being full from our first stop) are exceptional. great indoor AND outdoor seating to choose from, depending on the portland weather. thank you to the wonderful and lovely people at mermosa!

Right when you walk into this place you're taken back by the vibrant colors and layout, accompanied by R&B classics playing through the speakers. It was tempting to sit inside because of the many seating options (booth, bar, tables, high tables) but we sat outside and were still able to hear the music. We ordered the steak and eggs, the waffles, along with some Mersecco. You can taste the soul in the food and tell that the chef and their team are bringing a flavor outside of Portland. The food was incredible, the drinks were delicious. Randall also educated us on the different beverages. Portland needed a black owned spot of this level, especially on 23rd. Will be back and tell all my friends about it

I'd pick another spot if I were you. Owner opened a restaurant and believes hospitality is an eurocentric master-slave mentality. (Seriously, check her responses to reviews.) As someone who grew up in the South and worked in restaurants for over 20 years, the example this place is setting for themselves is not going to create a lasting business. The South is all about hospitality and making people feel welcome and happy to be there - that is absolutely not the case here. The hostess was rude and the staff make you feel like you should be thankful that you were allowed to enter and pay to eat there. They were out of several things on a weekend day - bloody marys, cans of beer, and several food items. The presentation and taste of food for the price is bonkers. Do yourself a favor and go get an egg McMuffin from McDonald's and slather it in cheez whiz if you're interested in getting the Benedict and/or a side of cheese sauce to go with potatoes. The music is loud - type of music was fine - but we could barely hear each other. You are squeezed into booths and tables. Weird food presentations. The entire place has a 'going for the bare minimum' vibe in aesthetics, atmosphere, and service. I'm sure the owner will respond with some criticism on my character and gaslight my experience by using it to promote themselves - again, check all of the responses to previous customer reviews. Looked up some background and it seems the owner has just tried to extend herself in too many areas of business - champagne, clothing, restaurants. Restaurants aren't easy - you can tell by the standard of this restaurant, they thought it would be.

This was our first visit and so glad we picked this place over the other options nearby. The live DJ was the initial pull; outdoor seating on 23rd also pulled is in. The food is Haitian with French influences and everything we tasted was outstanding.

Do not go here unless you want to be trapped. Service is awful, food isn't great, and it's way too loud. We knew it would have a dj but didn't expect it to be a club environment. Worst service I've ever experienced. Waited 45 minutes for our food and it was very underwhelming. Benedict was dry, salty, and not well balanced. French toast was nothing special. Go somewhere else. Way overpriced for how bad it is.

Discovered Mermosa PDX and that they host wine tastings on Eventbrite! The place gives off super cute, glam vibes, and you can tell the owner went all out to make the experience awesome. Now, I'm not a big wine person, so I won't pretend to be a connoisseur, but the wines seemed pretty good to my taste. Also, I ordered the roasted salmon and it's probably the best I've ever had. Great spot!

I made a reservation for six people for brunch. They take a $10 deposit per person. They decided not to serve brunch anymore and they will not return my texts or my calls to refund my $60. Their voicemail box is full and they tell you to text them, but nobody responds. Horrible customer service.

Great food, great service, great atmosphere, definitely a return spot music on point diverse patrons One of the better brunches I've been to

All the way around, just no. Poor service, food was poor, dj had a good variety of music but I prefer not to feel like I'm at a 21 yo night club for a brunch. $75 tab and the only think worth eating was the fried eggs.

We ate on a Friday night with a live jazz band which was amazing. Loved everything about this place. Also THANK YOU for so many vegan options. I'm plant based and my husband is not and we both loved our food. The veg fried chicken was so delish.

Cute atmosphere. They were out of a few items. so that sucked. I loved the vibe. Plantain nachos were delicious. I'd go again. definitely worth a visit.

The food was good and the service was great. The owner came over to chat and ensure our experience was excellent. She provided recommendations and gave us relevant background about the food and drinks we had. We would go back.

Group of ten friends gathered for Saturday brunch at Mermosa PDX and had a fantastic time! From the excellent service, great drinks from the bar, to the delicious food we all enjoyed every aspect of our Brunch. The owner Desiree went out of her way to make our visit memorable and perfect! Only wish I'd taken pictures of the food as everything was delicious. Definitely recommend the shrimp & grits along with chicken & waffles.

We visited this location from California. The interior was decorated nicely and the staff was friendly. We liked how the owner/manager was friendly and personable to all customers. The shrimp and grits were pretty good , just lacked a bit more seasoning . The flight was great as well as the margarita. Nice spot.

Great food, seasoned well, great vibes and friendly staff! Love having this here in Portland

On 8.6.23 we arrived at 12:20pm as previously arranged & was told that we could not sit with the main group that only had about 11 women of color at a table. They set us at a booth adjacent to the main party. We were treated like walk-ins, totally fine by us. 20 minutes went by before any server interacted with us. When we did get service, it was disjointed, jug of water, no cups, or menus. Then another server told us that there'd be another server that was coming to help us. 15 minutes later another woman who came solo was forced to sit at the booth with us because she was not allowed at the main table, and we still didn't have a designated server, mind you this is close to 1 o'clock. setting the stage: 3 people at a table, no menus, no attention whatsoever, we had to wave down a Server to tell them that we needed service immediately. After 1pm, a fair skinned woman was ushered to the same table where we had been denied earlier. Is that colorism or some type of bias of which I haven't been told about? Here's what I know from this experience, if you are a woman of color who's not an acquaintance of the owner you can't speak your mind about flavorless food or the bad service. As a business owner myself, I understand the rigors of starting a new venture, but we should not let positive criticism be shrugged under the rug. The only thing good on the menu from what I've heard is the salad . I had a hard time, even deciding what to eat, why? nothing looked appealing and we decided to only order one plate as a tester: finally got served burnt chicken & waffles. I was disappointed to say the least. The cornbread waffles were bland. This is the place clout chasers in Portland are calling "just for the vibes" and maybe a drink but its not a place you really come to eat. Hands down 0 stars: here's my advice since the owner has already told me she doesn't need my money... it's not a place I would go if you want good service. Now going forward, if they respond to customer feedback positively, they might withstand the test of time. My initial 2 star review was left in real-time on 8/6 12:20-2:30pm. The owner asked someone who knew me to take it down and as a courtesy, and against my principles I did at their request. I was promised that I would have an opportunity to provide direct feedback with the owner, but that has yet to happen. Instead I have been attacked & bullied on social media.

The venue is amazing and to be fair my food + app came out perfectly. However, we were a party of 8 and while I understand if a restaurant is 'family style' or dishes coming out when they're ready -- we had one person who's entree came out after the rest of us were completely done aka they bussed our dishes before her's came out. Couple thoughts/observations: no one ever apologized for the tardiness of the dish.... The other dishes pretty much came out 2 at a time so it was awkward to eat when most of the table didn't have theirs. I have worked restaurants and will say for such a new establishment that they're 'finding their rhythm.' I had the tacos & the shrimp 'n grits which were awesome. 100% will go back as the atmosphere and food were on par for me, but I was one out of 8. That being said, for the short amount of time they've been open, these are expected growing pains. Swing by, the mimosas are delicious and I have faith in what they're doing.

10/10 recommend! The r&b mix was really such a vibe.. I really just went bc I saw they had a DJ so I wasn't expecting much from the food but I was wrong! The food was amazing, on the pricey side for PDX but the portions were pretty big and full of flavor. I definitely would come back for the vibes AND the breakfast! The staff was really friendly too

Incredible brunch with service that feels like you're hanging with found family. Deviled eggs, fried chicken Benedict and delightful cocktails. All brunch musts! Great space and taste! Go there!

Great drinks, ambiance, and service. It's a vibe! I enjoyed the drinks the two times we went. The staff is friendly and create am environment of ease and fun.

Such a cute restaurant. I was greeted by the owner who was the sweetest when I came in. My waitress was amazing as well. I made reservations for Sunday brunch online. The food and drinks were great and affordable. I will definitely be back!!

I just visited Mermosa with my friends, and it was a lovely experience! The music, and the service was great. I went for a Saturday brunch, so if you enjoy good drinks and r&b it's perfect for you. The DJ played amazing throwbacks while we ate and enjoyed the elevated mimosa flight. I got the fried chicken and cornbread waffles which was great. We also got the salmon bites for appetizers, which came fresh, crispy, and seasoned well. I would definitely recommend this place, and will be coming back

Pretty impressed... ordered pulled pork Benedict and shrimp and grits and they were enjoyable. In fact, the poached eggs on the Benedict were perfectly done (a rare treat). Sauce with the shrimp and grits was fantastic. Wife had a mermosa flight, which she loved. Feels a little bit like LA in Portland, but worth the trip for yummy food!! And the Service was fantastic!!

I left a Google review, but now after being challenged by Open Table by not showing up, and a poor response by the owner/manager this is now on Yelp. I understand the food and beverage industry is tough, but don't leave bad reviews unless thing are absolutely over the top. At Noon on a Sunday, made a brunch reservation for 2 on open table at 12:30. Could have made 12:15, as I live 10 minutes away but wanted to extend courtesy to the restaurant and other patrons not be late. We arrived at 12:17. Even though there were plenty of tables for 2 available and unoccupied while we waited the hostess would not seat us until 12:30. I told her there were 12:15 available on open table literally 15 minutes ago. She answered "we have a 15 minute grace period". So their own personal grace period is for late people and not early people even though I counted 5-6 empty tables that could have accommodated us. By the way, no one came in while we waited. The hostess never gave a reason, other than their policy until she came out and said we had 3 minutes. She said they were understaffed (fine, and now you tell me because I was even more noticeably upset?). She offered a seat at the bar, and I told her that even sitting and waiting at a table inside was better than standing outside. After they alotted their own own grace period to my reservation of an additional 10 minutes late, we sat at the bar. They were busy I get it, but VERY disorganized (we had a non brunch menu and half of a brunch menu--bartender had to go in back to the kitchen find a menu. Hostess came and acknowledged we were okay at the bar and left, likely glad to move on from us. The hostess said something to the bartender that my friend over heard and we were done and left. Worst service I've received in 18 months as a foodie living in Portland. Correction to above: while we waited outside, they were able to accommodate a bridal shower of 8 without a problem. So now, Open Table is questioning if I even showed up; hostess did not even note it, and now I have to insist I was there. Completely unacceptable, and unprofessional experience. We went to Bar West which was wonderful. Fast service and no wait.

Great atmosphere, great service, and a fantastic menu. Truly love this place and will definitely be back. Thank you Mermosa!

good time until they tried ripping my friends and i off. still haven't been refunded when they said they were going to. took one of my friends cash and came back with an open bottle of champagne and said they didn't normally take cash so they didn't have change but said we could have to the rest of the bottle instead. Drinks were pretty and dj was good but besides that do not recommend. Also half of the steak was too chewy to eat.

This place was... below average. Not the worst place I've ever eaten, but I ate a lot of meals out of trucks back when they were referred to by the nickname "roach coach". They were out of Bloody Mary's. They were out of IPA, which was canned because "we decided not to pay to clean the taps". The table we were at was an elevated booth that had shower curtains around it which we barely got the 6 of us into (we're not overly large) and they brought us brass silverware that was not quite clean. There were not enough forks for our group. The food was tolerable, but not really that good. I had the pulled pork Benedict and split it with my girlfriend. I thought it was fine enough, but she could barely eat it. The hollandaise was off, the "over medium" eggs were way overcooked (they were fried crispy/rubbery yolk). The cheese sauce was bad velveeta. Basically movie theatre/ baseball stadium quality nacho cheese with a dash of green onion. The okra was good, if a little salty for some. The salmon bites were just okay. Deviled eggs were fine, though a couple of our party weren't fond. The chicken and waffles were a long way from what we expected from "French/Haitian/low country cooking". Food was cold. Super expensive for what we got. ($25/ entree, mostly bland). The atmosphere was pretty trash. Hostess was rude and off putting when our group arrived. Made us feel like we were inconveniencing her by asking to be seated at the table we made a reservation for. Our waiter was alright, nice guy. Music was super loud, it felt like being in a club 15 years ago. In summary-- Napkins shoved under tables to keep them from rocking, I ate fried fish with a dirty brass spoon, hostess was rude, food was cold, they were out of all the drinks that weren't from their parent company, and gave off an overall vibe of "we've given up and you're not welcome here" from the second we walked in. They had a DJ, and if he hadn't made a moderately tacky bridal party announcement, we wouldn't have known since it was basically just listening to the radio, except from the late 2000's. I didn't mind the music but the volume was straining the sound system so it sounded low quality and nobody needs it that loud at 10am. I love the idea of day drinking and all day parties, but this place misses the mark. It's too bad, because if they were capable of accepting feedback they might do alright. Again, our server was a nice dude. Sorry he got roped into this overall. 0% chance of going back, especially since our expectation that a "cookout vibe" would be semi-welcoming and casual, and that they would have the items that they put on their own menu apparently makes me a chauvinist and means that we have "Eurocentric master and slave" ideas. Coming from an owners whose family is old French money? Boy-o-boy the irony is wild.

I did not have the best experience at this restaurant. I travel all over the country and for this to be a "hot-spot" I was not impressed with the professionalism or the service from this restaurant.

If only the vibes that they're attempting to portray were actually demonstrated via customer service. Sadly, that was not the case for a Sunday brunch. We had a group of 7, with a deposit put down, miss a reso by 15 minutes and treated with savage service in response. Don't be fooled by the setting and dope dj, folks. This place has zero cares for the customer. It's a shame to see a rare opportunity of a diverse, happening vibe go to waste in a "city" like Portland.

Loved our welcome into this beautiful space with the BEST music! I was so disappointed with our food, I had the Benedict, my first bite was lukewarm warm at best. Biscuits were soft and fluffy but I just couldn't get past the fact that it wasn't quite warm enough(as walking out, I noticed the same plate of food was basically untouched). My husband had the shrimp poboy- menu said fries and kale salad as sides- neither came with the sandwich. We will come back for a drink, music, and the cornbread,other than that it's a sad no. As a former restaurant employee I have a hard time getting past sub par service and food, it just Makes me sad as I want all super cool places to succeed!

Food was excellent. Nice vibe for weekend brunch! Brought the family in a visit to Portland from Las Vegas and will definitely be coming back.