Clarklewis Restaurant 1001 Southeast Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214

"this place is genuinely a hidden gem! Food quality and variety is amazing and everything is so balanced. Everything from drinks, apps, entrees, dessert, vibe are all worth coming back again and again. This restaurant has quickly become my go to for special celebrations and group dinners. They also have a private dining room which is great for events!"

"We had 5:45 dinner reservations Valentine’s Day. It was a pre-fixe meal- so all dinners were the same. We still waited over 1.5 hours for our entree. Salmon was good, once it arrived. On the smaller side portion wise. They said staff called in sick, but I don’t believe the excuse, as I saw people standing around quite a bit. Bummer- this was at one time the “go-to” place. Not sure anymore."

"Arrived for the Christmas Eve holiday buffet; oysters and beverages are not part of the package. Do give the oysters a try – they're delightful! The overall buffet fare is decent, featuring fresh ingredients, but it appears pre-cooked and kept warm for some time. The staff, including our waiter, were exceptionally friendly. Keep in mind, the restaurant leans towards the pricey side, with an additional 10% service fee (excluding tips)."

"Great meal. One of the best gluten free pizzas I have tried. Caesar salad was great too. Wonderful service. Lovely vibrant atmosphere. Price was as expected (listed as $$$ and that’s right). So my 4 star review is all about the 10% inflation surcharge. Update the menu and charge the price you need to charge. Don’t add line items."

"when the sun is out the atmosphere can’t be beat with their expansive patio and glass doors that bring the outdoors inside. We went on a rainy night so no such luck but still had a good time. The service is top notch, always. The food is solid too, Thor Rib Eye was incredible and perfectly cooked, they need some work on the Caesar salad as the dressing was way too heavy and creamy,. They have a good cocktail program as well and a fantastic wine list. We also had the pizza which was delicious and wow for dessert their crème brûlée flight was superb! This is a big restaurant and on the pricier side, best for when you have a large group and/or a corporate account to splurge on, ha. While I didn’t take the 10% surcharge for a “healthy living wage” into account for this review, the owners need to build this into their prices and not tack on unnecessary fees to their customers!"