Departure Restaurant + Lounge

Came here for a birthday celebration and also for their experience menu. We have been here multiple times when Chef Greg Gourdet used to be there but since they reopened, this was our first visit. Atmosphere is pretty much the same as before, but music is way too loud. Hard to carry a conversation as we had to compete with the noise. Servers are friendly and attentive. Food came in reasonable time but everything was just a tad too stingy (small) and salty. My husband and brother in law were still hungry after 4 courses and dessert. It would be good if they actually increase the portions slightly especially if they are charging $55 and $70 for the 3 or 4 course meals. It's a good place if you're wanting to be up top to see Portland from high up. Food wise, I would probably only visit during HH.

Had a fantastic birthday meal here and a nice walk around pioneer square after. Reserved a table for their “experience” which is a multi-course meal. Absolutely would do it again Service was friendly and helpful in navigating the options for each round Heads up for reservations: opentable quotes the experience at $55, and there is actually a $70 option when you get there. One is three courses and the other is four courses.

Sooooooo not up to the hype. But the outside deck is great, albeit subject to availability. Drinks were quite good!! The se the seemed very haphazard with the servers’ attentions constantly split between multiple tables. Probably understaffed? Parking nearby is tough, and food is sub par. The ambience on the inside is very mediocre; they should really capitalize on the outside seating experience.