Plainfield's Restaurant

Plainfields Restaurant has an old world classy feeling, it is also a nice quiet dining experience. It is our favorite place to go. \r This is a great place for vegetarians we usually order the warm and flaky, vegetable\r samosa, the fantastic royal Biryani and Palek Paneer. The food is always perfectly seasoned with wonderful fresh vegetables that are in season. The food is superb, the atmosphere perfect. \r The wine selection is extensive and they have been kind enough to create a blend for us that is a wonderful full bodied red,\r since that is our preference. I consider that\r to be excellent service. I've been to India and different regions spice foods differently, so I'm impressed with the innovative creativity of the chef and the ability to stay true to form as possible. Pros: A parking lot...:) more

My wife, 18-month-old son and I stopped by after the Zoo Lights last weekend, having heard great things about the restaurant and not wanting to travel too far for food. Pros: Great food, knowledgeable and friendly chef Cons: No high chair or child seat. Really? Not one?!? more

Hands down this is the best Indian food in town. Everything here is done with a true chef's touch and it shows in the details. With that said, we probably won't be back, and here is why. Pros: Food is superb Cons: Prices are absurd more

I've had the fortune to dine with Craig on many occasions over the years. Unfortunately I just don't get... more

I've had the fortune to dine with Craig on many occasions over the years. Unfortunately I just don't get down this way much anymore. I do always ... more

Last week my partner and I decided to once again to continue out quest for real authentic Indian Fare. Boy did we score! Plainfields, who would have guessed that tucked away on sw 21st (near PGE Park) there is place serving the most wonderful and flavorful Indian grub. Pros: Off Street Parking! Cons: A little hard to find. more

First impression: cute and romantic. Some have said the decor is tacky but I think the white walls, Indian carvings, fresh orchids, tarnished silver serving dishes, low light and mosquito net curtains are nice. Sort of ""Disneyland does Indian restaurant."" In a good way. more

I dined last night at Plainfields Restaurant. We sat on the patio which I think must be the best in Portland. It is in the back away from the street. Beautiful and elegant. My friend and I shared everything we ordered and were delighted by the size of the servings. The duck dish was melt in your mouth tender and the vegetarian selection had the best sauce. We also got an order of sauteed greens with homemade cheese and wild mushrooms that was so fresh and yummy I was glad there was some left to have for lunch today. I was amazed by the choice of wines. I could not resist the 2000 Zind Humbrect Tardive Gewurztraminer. Who knew that a list like this even existed in our city. We had an 1875 Madeira and 1963 Port for dessert. We were too full to try the great desserts offered but will be back again and maybe even have dessert first. Check out this gem hidden in SW Portland near the PGE Stadium. I was glad that they provide parking! I think that everyone should try out this place. Great for a date or to impress the parents or clients. I'll be back. Oh ya, the service only added to the evening. Friendly and proffesional. Pros: Too many to list Cons: not open for lunch more

I have been there twice in the last three weeks and received wonderful food and good service. Pros: Wonderful food, large variety of dishes Cons: price, size of portions more

I have not dined at the Plainfield's Mayur Restaurant since the return of its original owner(s). Although I am certain your food and service have returned to its glory days of yore. This note is to the woman who owned the restaurant briefly: I ask you to, please, let it go. The restaurant business is very competitive. Most restaurants fail, even in the hands of experts. Let it go. Hiding behind anonymous accounts does not hide the obvious writing of the author. Let it go. You're better than that. more

I thought I would weigh in on the reviews on this site. A person that has not been involved with the restaurant since July 2007 has nothing better to do then make up false reviews to asuage her crumbled ego. This pathetic cry for attention or spite should not be taken to be a testement to what we do at Plainfields. Please disregard any reviews on this site and try us out for yourselves. We have been in business for over 30 years and have always done our best to serve our customers. Thank you for your attention. more

I was really looking forward to eating at Plainfield's because I had heard good things about it. My friend called to ask a simple question and was treated VERY rudely by the woman on the phone who basically held the receiver away from her mouth while she trash-talked my friend and included swear-words in the mix. We could hear every word she said and there was absolutely no reason for her remarks. I think its a pretty bad sign that we couldn't even make it in there without being treated rudely. This is an expensive restaurant that should be putting the customer's needs first and they can't even seem to master the basics of phone manners. Pros: Not sure, didn't even make it in the door. Cons: Horrendous customer service more

Somehow my recommendation got taken down by someone...I am not and have not ever worked there, so if that is your excuse, that's ridiculous. Don't make yourself look bad by taking down reviews. It makes me NOT want to go there MORE! Pros: don't know, didn't even get a chance to dine there! Cons: The woman that works there horribly rude and aweful to her paying customers! more

We tried P.M. on a Monday evening. We had made reservations as indicated on their website. It was slow we we arrived. Three of our four person party were seated and we waited for our fourth. When she arrived the staff did not seat her nor did they indicate to her that we were seated. They just let her stand in the foyer and wait. dum. bad. Pros: oddly entertaining as phmcgee says.... Cons: really a big price tag for sub sub-continent chow more

This restaurant made me lose faith in Indian food. I had to go to Bombay Cricket Club(which was amazing) to restore my faith. If you order naan, do not expect more than a couple bites. The papadums tasted OK, but the six accompaniments left a lot to be desired(out of six, one was palatable). The entrees were basic and inoffensive, but for 25 dollars...yikes. They have an extensive wine list, but lack the proper staff to make reccomendations. If you enjoy being ignored without a reservation, tarished silver & tacky decor this place is for you. Pros: wine list Cons: overpriced more

I love indian food and I've eaten at indian place around the world, including India. My conclusion concerning Plainfield's is... two thumbs down! Pros: Wine list with an especially impressive Medera collection Cons: Food is not good and super overrated/overpriced more

After reading rave reviews on Citysearch, I was expecting a fabulous indian meal. I was really disappointed. The food here is indian-inspired at the most. My husband and I both agreed that the food was the least indian-tasting food we have ever encountered. We've lived in big cities all over the country and had authentic indian food before, this is not authentic indian. We'll be wary of Citysearch recommendations in the future. Don't trust the rave reviews. Come here if you want expensive mediocre food. Pros: Service decent Cons: Food does not taste like authentic indian food. more

I just visited Plainfields website and there is an announcement that Craig Plainfield has re-taken over operations of the restaurant. Pros: The former owners have returned Cons: We'll see after we dine there next week more

Food was not as good as many other indian options in PDX, too expensive, service was exceptionally poor. more

Hey, not a bad place to eat if you want to bring your family. It's upscale for sure. From the decor to the dishes. I enjoyed the experience. I recommend the chicken dishes and the masala. Pros: good more