Huber's Cafe — Restaurant in Portland

Started off looking for a restaurant in another town, this one popped up on the google search. The initial destination did not include the city in which we searching for. We're kind of glad this happened as we think we found a gem. To start off paid parking is almost certain, $5 which isn't that bad. A 3 minute walk from the parking structure and we're in.

The good: Walking in the hallway you hear laughter and everyone have a great time. The lighting is subtle and the ambiance is relaxing. It is obvious that this place has been here for quite some time and we're thankful they never changed it. The wood is old and the architecture is classic.

The hostess was extremely accommodating in getting us a booth. We were really digging the history that was surrounding us along with the atmosphere.

The appetizer was a artichoke dip that had a slight citrus zing to it, delicious. We ordered a bottle of wine which was $38 (we were expecting this to be a glass, not the whole bottle, we were not upset at this as the wine was phenomenal).

My wife ordered the chicken marsala and I ordered the montreal gorgonzola filet (medium rare). My wife was going to originally order a noodle dish as no one now a days understands what blackened mushrooms are. The waitress promised the chef knows exactly what it means and so we took her word for it. When the food came out we were very happy to see she was right. Perfectly seared and blackened mushrooms! The montreal steak was a perfect medium rare. The waitress didn't ask how was everything until we got a good ways into the meal which is what we prefer, one minute after serving us is quite annoying I find. The meal tasted every bit as good as it looked.

On to the negatives: From time to time the noise was a bit much but with such an enjoyable atmosphere it's to be expected, people are able to unwind at the end of the day so not that big of a deal.

The waitress upon ordering (what we thought was a glass of wine for my wife) rushed off to get it before taking my drink order. To note the "by the glass" is the last page of the menu. I chalk this up to experience and she will definitely get better over time. She was overall a very good waitress.

The chicken was a little on the thin side but this is probably done to ensure tenderness. A small thing to note.

The most depressing was the dessert. We are lost for words. We ordered a Crème Brûlée and the house-made cheesecake. The shell of the crème brûlée was a bit on the thin side. As a preference we like the "fight" to get to the creme. The filling had a wonderful taste with a lemon zest on the finish though it was quite watery. Either the mixture was not right or it was not given enough time to set properly. The house-made cheesecake was the worst of the two. It was partially frozen which kills the texture and any flavor it may give. The presentation for both was fabulous but that's as far as the good went.

Overall the experience was really good. We found a reason to come to Portland (it's been many years for us). We will have to have assurances with the dessert before ordering...

Unfortunately we had the worst meal we've ever had in Portland, Oregon at this restaurant. Calamari was 'rubbery' the batter was not good at all. Cold yams and frozen hazel butter came w/my meal. (Tom Young Turkey dinner) The other meals were lacking flavor and much more. Stick to the oysters and alcohol you might be satisfied w/those. We've been eating in Portland a few times a year for the last dozen years or so. I have a parent who is from Oregon. We will go with eating from the street vendors and possibly other restaurants from now on. The only way to respond was to go back to my original review and add/edit The food on that particular visit (our first) was lack luster. The calamari breading was too hard and tasted like an old batter that was just laying around in the kitchen. The Calamari itself must have been frozen prior and possibly old ? The consistency was very 'rubbery' and certainly not very tasteful. My Tom Young Turkey dinner had very little taste. More than Half of the turkey meat was not good at all. Had a thick almost too over cooked taste. The yams w/honey butter sauce were cold and the butter itself was frozen. The other meals ordered by family members were half eaten. We made the decision to not complain inhouse (at the restaurant) because our server was complacent in checking on us. This made us believe that they really did not care at all about our dining experience tgus our decision to pay and leave. Not an easy decision I can assure you. Huber's was recommended to us by our hotel. We initially liked the idea of supporting (what we were told) is the oldest restaurant in Portland. Unfortunately our experience was so dissatisfying there is absolutely zero chance we can recommend this establishment to anyone else. We do wish this business well. Perhaps revamping some procedures in the kitchen or all around for that matter will do your restaurant justice and bring the...

While vising Portland, my hubby really wanted to have the special cocktail at Huber’s Cafe, the oldest restaurant and bar, in Portland.

Once you enter, it is a whole different world in here. Gorgeous with stained glass ceiling and artistic arches. We made sure to have a reservation in case it was super busy, but it was not too busy when we arrived.

For drinks, my hubby ordered the famous Spanish Coffee cocktail, and I ordered Ginger Nectar. The Ginger Nectar came in a large glass with a sugar rim. It was nice and orange-y, sweet without being too sweet. I liked how it was fruity and tropical, really enjoyed it.

What makes Spanish Coffee so special is not for its looks nor flavor (although really tasty), but how it is prepared. A bartender will come to your table, and prepare this drink and such dramatic way at tableside! Our bartender was funny and very skilled in my opinion. He did a few dramatic pours of different liquors, it was so entertaining! It is flamed tableside (yes!!) and topped with fresh whipped cream and nutmeg.

We ordered some small plates from the Happy Hour menu. Turkey Enchilada was meaty with lots of shredded turkey meat. Small Caesar Salad was fresh and had an ample amount of parmesan cheese. Calamari Frita didn’t have as many calamari on the plate as I thought, but they were nice and crisp without being oily. A bit heavy on salt though. Overall, they were a-ok.

In addition to Happy Hour dishes, we ordered one main dish. We went with Half and Half, a combination of roasted turkey and baked ham served with dressing, mashed potatoes or baked yams, gravy, and cranberry sauce. It was like a Thanksgiving meal in June!

We had a fun experience here. Staffs were friendly and polite. Happy Hour prices were very affordable. The food were good, not great, but good. Loved...