23 Hoyt

My wife ordered the trout and I had the black cod and we were both wowed by the unexpected quality. The new Chef has really improved the quality and service here and we will be back. We think it's as good as anything in NYC or SF. Also best fries in the world! Pros: Happy hour, cute staff and great ""buzzy"" atmosphere Cons: not sure more

We went out for drinks and ended up staying for dinner. Our server was Anna and she was great. The food was awesome, the service was right on, and we will definitely be back!!! Pros: Fast, Friendly, DELICIOUS!!! Cons: You can't move in and live there...I tried. more

What an amazing restaurant!! I haven't been in a long time, but I don't remember it being this great. My friends and I wanted someplace fun with great drinks and great food. The bartender is sooo cute, with his vesper martini, and the dinner itself was one of my top ten. Try the black cod, it's the best! Pros: great place for a great night out more

we came to dinner not knowing what to expect. when we arrived, we were blown away by the beautiful space.\r Our server was sweet and helpful. He helped us through the wine list and menu and gave us exactly what we wanted. The asian pear salad was delicious and the sweet breads were crispy and perfect. Some of the dishes seemed kind of daring, but everything just seemed to work. I'll definitely be back when friends come in from out of town. Pros: octopus and asian pears Cons: parking more

This restaurant was a HUGE disappointment. I ordered the Risotto, which was grossly over-salted and inedible. The other members of my party were less than impressed with their entry's and the appetizer wasn't big enough to give 4 people a small taste. Wouldn't waste my money here again. more

I had the pleasure of revisiting this restaurant the other night. I hadn't dined there in a few months. But this dinner certainly put it back on the forefront. The food was right on key... seasoning perfect ... fun flavor. I started with the scallops; they were so delicious. I really wanted to lick the plate. I then had the chicken, full of flavor, but the sauerkraut there was perfect. Our server was so kind and just enough. Party in the mouth kind of dining experience. The ambience in the restaurant is very calming and soothing. Dining there surrounded with friends, the atmosphere and food make it the perfect diner's destination! Pros: The food, the lighting, the music, the service ... the everything more

My wife and I decided to have our anniversary dinner at 23Hoyt because a friend of ours had dinner there recently and loved it. From the moment we arrived we felt cared for and attended too. We arrived a little early and had a drink at the bar. Erica who was the bartender that night was a delight. When our table was ready, she walked our us over to our table and introduced us to our server Dana. She took really good care of us and helped us pick out our meal. \r \r The lighting was warm and I love the big windows that look out on to 23rd. \r \r I'd recommend this restaurant to anyone looking to have a great dining experience. more

On Dec. 6th I experienced the most disturbing and unprofessional service in all of my 49 years on this earth! Our server,Ana was severely lacking in proper training . In fact the only decent server there was the bartender who was quite friendly. The food was served cold, the waitstaff, colder. Crappy attitudes, blaming the kitchen. Whatever happened to teamwork? I could go on and on about everthing that happened that night, but reliving is a nightmare! I will say this , I have never had a waitress chase me down the street to try to make up for a horrible dining experience! Begging me to come back into the restaurant to receive gift certificates. Weird!!! Bottom line, in today's economy the owner needs to properly train his staff and also return a client's message. Don't have one of your staff do it-you make the call. It shows you really do care about the regular customer-not just Jennifer Aniston's of the world. Pros: The bartender Cons: Too many to list-especially being chased down the street by crazed waitstaff! more

Fun and funky, hip and yummy. I would recommend for an a great time all around without the pretense of the see and be seen clubs. Great cocktails and tasty food. A+ for a night out or a fun happy hour. more

There are so many restaurants in this town, but I am still amazed when I've missed one so obviously up my alley. What a find! Great food and friendly service were expected, but the feel of the place and interesting menu options and one waiter in particular made it a special experience that felt unlike others in town. Street parking was a little hard to find, but not impossible. I am giving the place 4 stars because my coffee could have been hotter, but overall loved the experience. Pros: room, food and service Cons: After dinner coffee could have been hotter more

What fun!!! Happy hour all night, great drinks, great food and great people! The pomegranite cosmo was delish and the beef dip was perfect. All in all, a perfect night. Pros: service and food Cons: parking on 23rd more

I was shocked at the rude/poor service and very forgettable food experience from couple of weeks ago. My first visit back in August was so nice and the food was wonderful. I went back with friends telling them how great it was and OMG - what a disappointment! First, the drinks took forever, second, the menu items were just nothing like back in August - lacked taste and creativity/presentation. They mixed up my order and when I pointed it out, I got back talk and made me feel like I was in the wrong. They corrected the check, but they took off for more than what I asked for and I don't think they ever listened to what my complaint was)..NEVER going back again! Pros: Used to be good ; promptly seated Cons: Poor service, poor food more

My wife and I had heard a lot of great things about 23 hoyt and decided to make a reservation. We were greeted and seated promptly and our server was about as sweet as could be. We tend to be a bit adventurous with our tastes and ordered the sweetbreads and the seared hamachi both of which blew us away! For entrees we had the steak with escargot and the trout. Again the flavors were terrific. For dessert we shared the chocolate, which my wife is still cooing over. We will be back!!! Pros: Service and food Cons: a little loud more

23Hoyt is my neighborhood joint. I like to grab a burger in the cafe or at the bar after work. The staff is friendly and for the most part anticipates my needs throughout my meal. The dinner menu is a bit fancy for my taste but everything I have tried has been satisfying. I stick to the bar area. I try lots of restaurants but 23Hoyt has become a favorite. It feels like home. The female bartender with dark hair makes a mean lemon drop. more

This place made my Saturday night! The chicken dish was awesome. It was german inspired I think, just purely delicious. Cocktails were spot on. It was quiet when we got there but filled up half way through our dinner and was a buzz by the time we left. Would definitely try this place for a first date. \r \r \r Pros: Mostly Everything Cons: parking more

Noisy. Forget conversation unless you're into yelling. Reservation for ten resulted in space for eight with two more jammed in. Adequate but professional service. Entree list short. Two of ten dinners returned because chicken was still bloody. Chance of us returning: zero more

After reading the reviews for this restaurant both here and elsewhere on the web, my wife and I chose 23Hoyt for our anniversary. We ate there on a Friday evening and ate early to avoid the big rush. There was no big rush before left at about 8pm.\r \r Service: Good. Not exemplary, but good. What the waitstaff lacked in the professional knowledge I like t find at restaurants with unusual meals, they made up for with courtesy and friendliness.\r \r Food: Unusual appetizers and entrees, like a Yellow Beet Carpaccio and Golden Trout w/ baby Octopus. Flavors were all very good. The trout was one of the better prepared trout meals I've had. Quantities and prices: We ordered a Foie Gras appetizer that was prepared using a very chic ""foam"" method. It was a small 3""x1"" diameter bowl of burnt butter flavored foam with a piece of foie gras the size of my thumbnail at the bottom all for the dainty price of $12. There were no toast points or other accessories with which to eat, so we used our spoons as if it were soup... 6 tablespoons of soup. I think the trout was $22 or $24. The beet carpaccio was 6 thin slices of yellow beet arranged decoratively on a plate for about $10. \r \r Overall impressions: Food tasted good but was scant, service was polite but a little hollow, and prices were ok, but high enough that you questioned the value. we won't return, but only because this is not our style. Highly flavored foam is not my preference; I liken it to dry ice in a fruity, tropical drink. more

The food and service is not what you would expect for a high end restaurant. We went here to celebrate a Birthday after reading good reviews. However we had very poor service and they were not very busy. The waitress took orders from all around us and then one of her co-workers pointed out that we had been waiting. When the meal was served we found the halibut was very dry and the steak tasted like wild game. She offered to bring us more bread and never did. We asked for our check and she wanted to know if she could bring us dessert and we pointed out we were still waiting for the bread she offered. She became very sarcastic tried to claim she didn't do that. Then she offered to give us free dessert and we declined. She did take the drinks and salads off the bill. That was the only positive part of the experience with that waitress. We will not go back. Cons: Poor Service and underwhelming food. more

They have a wonderful selection on their menu. Every meal on the menu has a very unique mixture of ingredients and tastes fabulous! I can't point out my favorite meal since everything I've tried here is wonderful! They have a really good happy hour and fun drink menu to choose from. I love the location and the service is definately worth coming back for. This place is different than every place in the district. 23 Hoyt has a great ambiance and vibe. I recommend you try it, you won't be dissapointed. Pros: Ambiance, Service, Location, Great Quality of Food Cons: Parking more

Do try this place if you enjoy a Good Happy Hour. Specially if you frequent Northwest Portland. 23Hoyt is a top notch restaurant and bar Pros: The Atmosphere and Food Cons: Parking more