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Higgins Restaurant and Bar

1239 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205-2915 (Downtown)
503-222-9070
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Ranked #56 of 3,035 restaurants in Portland
Price range: $21 - $40
Cuisines: American, Italian, Seafood, Bar
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Good for: Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Neighborhood: Downtown
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Los Angeles, California
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58 reviews 58 reviews
32 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

Expensive and worth every penny. Charming waitress sat us by the window so we could watch people pass by. This place is on Broadway just two blocks away from The Heathman Hotel. Other than the usual kale and Swiss chard which are ubiquitous in Portland at the upscale restaurants, the food was just delicious. And they accommodated my dislike of... More

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Riddle, Oregon
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

Disgusting (overpriced) food -- horrible service. What should have been a fantastic celebratory get together for my brother who just graduated from OHSU, was worse than disappointing. Our after graduation lunch at Higgins featured service that was appalling and the food was worse (and my mother is currently suffering illness from the lunch she consumed there). My lunch was virtually... More

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San Diego, California
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28 reviews 28 reviews
7 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

Large selection of local draft beers and a good variety of items on the menu. Had a custom made vegetarian plate made and it was very tasty. Overall group (4) consensus was very good but not excellent. Meals and drinks averaged about 30-35.00 per person

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Salem, Oregon
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28 reviews 28 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

I have always found the service to be top notch. The menu is full of amazing options. I always try something new (which is unlike me), and I have yet to be disappointed!

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See 5 more reviews by hottiehp21 for Portland
Scottsdale, Arizona
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We were told that this restaurant was the first to pioneer the Farm to Table concept, but we found their menu and execution to be a little flat. The food was not bad, but average and our expectations from the recommendations that we had received was that this is where you really enjoy a meal at the hands of a... More

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Delta, Utah
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37 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

Was taken here on a business trip by a vendor and must say that I am really glad they did!! I had the steak and it was delicious!! We also had a meat plate as a starter and the oysters too which were all delicious. The ambiance was great too!!

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See 6 more reviews by mammoth29 for Portland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2013

Beautiful building and the staff is great, but the food is really not to my liking. We went with another couple and I am glad to have tried it, but most likely not again.

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17 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

One of the first restaurants to feature Northwest Cuisines (dishes prepared with northwest ingredients), Higgins retains its quality in its second decade of operation. The in-house charcuterie is well-known, and I have found the soups always to be worth having. A very sophisticated wine list with many outstanding Northwest wines. White table cloths and white-shirted waitstaff.

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Dallas, Texas
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 1, 2013

Pretty much everything great about Portland. Locally sourced meals with lots of cool vegetables. Excellent service but menu can vary wildly (with interesting things) from month to month. Atmosphere is comfortable and not pretentious in any way. Also larger portions than some comparable restaurants, which is something I like.

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Monmouth, Oregon
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33 restaurant reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2013

Because of schedule conflicts, we had not been to Higgins for a few years. Our return for lunch reminded me of why we had enjoyed it so much in the past. The restaurant had three vegetarian options on the menu as well as fish and flesh, and soups and salads were made of locally sourced ingredients. I had a lovely... More

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