Mango Sticky Rice Ice Cream Next Door! 🥩✨

🦞 Dish Reviews: More Hits Than Misses—Order These Blind! 1. 🦀 Dungeness Crab Cakes | Surprisingly Delicious! Chunky Crab, No Filler I usually skip crab cakes (afraid of too much starch, too little crab), but my friend insisted—and I’m so glad we tried them! The cakes are crispy outside, tender inside, with big chunks of Dungeness crab (hardly any starch). They’re lightly seasoned (just salt and pepper) so the crab’s natural sweetness shines. The lemon sauce on the side is bright and tangy, cutting through richness. I ate most of the plate myself, saying “I should’ve ordered my own!” 2. 🥩 Wagyu Steak Tartare a la Puttanesca | Raw Meat Lovers, This Is a Must! If you like raw meat, don’t skip this! The wagyu is finely chopped but not mushy, mixed with diced olives, tomatoes, capers, and a hint of anchovy for umami—zero fishiness. Served with crispy grilled bread: spread a spoonful of tartare on the bread, and every bite has “creamy meat + crunchy bread + salty-savory toppings.” Even my friend, who usually hates raw meat, took a bite and said “I didn’t even mind it!” 3. 🦞 Lobster & Prawn Rolls | Delicious but Tiny—Seafood Lovers’ Minor Regret The bread is crispy outside, soft inside—stuffed with picked lobster and shrimp, mixed with a light mayo. It’s so fresh it tastes like the ocean… but way too small 😭! One roll is gone in two bites—just enough to tease your taste buds. But considering seafood prices, it’s understandable. If you’re with a group, order multiple to share—otherwise, you’ll be left wanting more. 4. 🧀 Burrata | Staff-Recommended! Creamy & Melty The “highly recommended” label didn’t lie! The burrata is like a little pillow—poke it gently, and the creamy center oozes out, rich but not cloying. Served with marinated cherry tomatoes and arugula: the tomato’s tang and arugula’s slight bitterness balance the cheese perfectly. Every bite is “sweet, tangy, and fragrant”—your mouth stays milky fresh after eating. 5. 🥩 Bistecca Fiorentina (Florentine T-Bone Steak) | Long Wait + Salty, But Huge Portions The menu said “45-minute wait,” but we waited 70 minutes—almost hungry enough to eat bread to fill up 😂! But when the steak arrived, we were shocked by the size: a massive T-bone, easily enough for 4 people (great for sharing). It’s crispy outside, tender inside—medium-rare with a pink center—but way too salty to eat plain. Pair it with mashed potatoes to cut the salt. It’s not as amazing as the appetizers, but the quality meat will satisfy steak lovers. 6. 🥦 Other Dishes: Asparagus Miss, Mashed Potatoes Save the Day Asparagus: Too tough, fibrous, and under-seasoned—skip it; Mashed Potatoes: Fluffy like “eating clouds,” made with butter and milk. It’s rich and creamy, perfect for balancing the steak’s saltiness—total “savior dish”! 💡 Practical Tips: Parking, Reservations & Nearby Gems Parking Hack: Street parking is hard to find—so I “sneakily” parked at the New Seasons (grocery store) across the street. After eating, I popped in to buy a drink to “cover the parking”—no tickets, plus a quick grocery run. Smart! Reservations: Book ahead for weekends! We had to sit outside (nice, but indoor vibes are better for dates—wood decor + warm lights, great photos). Outdoor service is a bit slower (servers have more tables), but staff are patient and attentive. Nearby Bonus: A 2-minute walk to the popular ice cream shop Fifty Licks! Their Sticky Mango Rice flavor is a must-try: ice cream mixed with glutinous rice bits and mango—naturally sweet, creamy with a chewy texture. Rare Southeast Asian flavor, perfect for cutting through the steak’s saltiness. If you’re looking for a “great vibe, delicious food, and post-meal exploring” spot in Portland on the weekend, Bistecca Wood Fire Steakhouse is worth it! I’d go back just for the wagyu tartare and mango sticky rice ice cream next door～ 📍 Bistecca Wood Fire Steakhouse 2145 NW Raleigh St, Portland, OR 97210 #PortlandFoodie #PortlandEats #OregonFood #PortlandWeekend #FoodExploration #BisteccaPortland #FiftyLicksIceCream