Radar Restaurant

Small and exquisite bistro vibes. Each dish had a flair for something just a little different. For example, the house pickles included mushrooms which were wonderful... had never had a pickled mushroom before. Also tried the salmon skin chicharrones.... totally unique. Another first. Amazing cocktails without going too far into fantasy ingredients. But still unique. Great service. Two thumbs up.

The food was amazing, as are the drinks. I would be very happy to get my hands on some of their bacon right now. I can't stop recommending it to friends who are traveling to Portland.

Alright, the food here, amazing. Really really good. Scotch egg, baked eggs, it's fantastic. The hits come in the following forms. - Way cramped. Very small space through the main dining area. - A little bit of bait and switch. I'm not sure what happened but my bill was way out of what was expected. For example, the menu at the table listed the Scotch Egg at $6.00, but the bill had it at $10.00. A search of their online menu showed we were paying the "brunch" price, which is fine, but we didn't know up front. - Super expensive weird menu items. How was a biscuit, A BISCUIT!, $5.50 on my bill? It was a small 2" biscuit. Like wow. The take away. Great food, but be mindful of what you're ordering or you might feel ripped off.

Visited 3/5/2022 Approachable elegance. Limited seating so best to make a reservation. Only 2 tables allow for parties of 6, only 2 more 4-tops, the rest are all 2-tops. 3 spaces outdoor, with blankets and heaters, well covered with wind shields. Bar looks like it seats 6, for now. Ordered the wild mushroom hash, coffee, and a la carte biscuit with fruit compote. Splendid flavor profiles; foodie joint for the win. Portions are on the small side, hence an addition to my entree. Well seasoned, perfectly cooked egg/potatos. Coffee was excellent as well; medium roast, fresh, and from Happy Cup. Housemade biscuit was very crispy on the outside, and slightly more dense, then flaky. Notes of cinnamon and nutmeg rose from the housemade berry compote, which was delightfully only semi-sweet. Prices are farm to table: the above was $31 after a 25% tip. From the back corner, was able to watch the kitchen counter waltz, and observed house pickled veggies, a regular procession of deviled eggs and oysters, and the cocktails are definately "trendy" standard. Potato latkes and bacon were more done than I would have preferred, but, they weren't for me, so, who knows. Service is "relaxed" but attentive. Coffee took a few extra mins to arrive, as did the biscuit later, and there was an array of food that sat up at the counter for longer than my OCD nature was comfortable. Staff was very friendly, and clearly all work well together. They stated bar seating wasn't open, when I arrived, but, later saw two regulars perched and ordering. This Mississippi gem could use the business, so, it's hardly an issue. Estimated 30 mins, for single seat, and they were right on target. Fantastic brunch date spot, ladies only, or, if you want to inspire your pallette with a morning selection. Overall, highly reccommend.

Our party of 3 had grits, brisket, braised greens, quiche, sausage, AND Jump Off drink. And a Bloody Mary. All were thoroughly enjoyed by ALL. Grits were the bestest. Brisket next. Jump Off sublime. Chuck Berry album was playing. Fantastic!

Located in the ever popular Mississippi neighborhood, Radar is a fun spot that teeters between trying to appeal to the masses and striving for a higher level of sophistication. Although the food and drinks are very good, perhaps they would be better served if they’d focus and find their true niche. Fun happy hour spot. B/B+

I've lived in this town for 40 years and pride myself on knowing much of the city, so surprisingly, I was unaware of this gem that's been feeding North portland for 7 years. Fantastic small spot which is great for date nights or just a lovely evening with friends. Lots of delicious plates to share and it can be difficult to make decisions but you won't be disappointed with any choice made as everything was tasty and indulgent. They have brunch as well which I will have to try. Always happy to be surprised by such great unknown place even to the most native pdx resident. Staff was superb and happy presenting and sharing their food with us!

Came for Portland Dining Week... ordered one of everything between the two of us, including the white wine pairing. Everything was remarkably delicious. Standouts were the squash bisque (OMG!), and beef cheeks (incredible depth of flavor). Service was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. We enjoyed Radar, very much.