Radar Restaurant — Restaurant in Portland

Visited 3/5/2022 Approachable elegance. Limited seating so best to make a reservation. Only 2 tables allow for parties of 6, only 2 more 4-tops, the rest are all 2-tops. 3 spaces outdoor, with blankets and heaters, well covered with wind shields. Bar looks like it seats 6, for now.

Ordered the wild mushroom hash, coffee, and a la carte biscuit with fruit compote. Splendid flavor profiles; foodie joint for the win. Portions are on the small side, hence an addition to my entree. Well seasoned, perfectly cooked egg/potatos. Coffee was excellent as well; medium roast, fresh, and from Happy Cup. Housemade biscuit was very crispy on the outside, and slightly more dense, then flaky. Notes of cinnamon and nutmeg rose from the housemade berry compote, which was delightfully only semi-sweet. Prices are farm to table: the above was $31 after a 25% tip.

From the back corner, was able to watch the kitchen counter waltz, and observed house pickled veggies, a regular procession of deviled eggs and oysters, and the cocktails are definately "trendy" standard. Potato latkes and bacon were more done than I would have preferred, but, they weren't for me, so, who knows. Service is "relaxed" but attentive. Coffee took a few extra mins to arrive, as did the biscuit later, and there was an array of food that sat up at the counter for longer than my OCD nature was comfortable. Staff was very friendly, and clearly all work well together. They stated bar seating wasn't open, when I arrived, but, later saw two regulars perched and ordering. This Mississippi gem could use the business, so, it's hardly an issue. Estimated 30 mins, for single seat, and they were right on target. Fantastic brunch date spot, ladies only, or, if you want to inspire your pallette with a morning selection. Overall,...

We booked this restaurant after reading the online reviews, and we were not disappointed!

Made a reservation for six people on a Saturday night. We arrived right on time, but had to wait another 15 to 20 minutes before the table was ready--my only (minor) complaint. When we were seated, it was a great table near the front windows, which was cozy and shielded us from the noise of the rest of the restaurant.

The menu, while not extensive, is really well done. I ordered the escargot as a starter (which was fantastic), and my swordfish main dish couldn't have been cooked better. The rhubarb ice cream was the perfect dessert to wash it all down!

The service was friendly and very efficient--our waitress was happy, polite and had a good sense of humor.

All in all, a fantastic dining experience. Radar is well...

No. I don't understand how this place is getting a 4.6 / 5.0 rating. Food wasn't just mediocre, one dish (Octopus) was off-putting. The Sole special dinner was bland and unimaginative. The peach cobbler was likely the worst prepared desert I have ever had. Maybe the kitchen was a having a terrible night. I will say the drinks were very impressive. Final bill left me so disappointed - We could have had dinner at Le Pigeon for roughly the same price. We won't go back for a 2nd chance simply because there are a plethora of chefs and restaurants doing amazing things in this city. Worst dining experience we've had in a couple years. Oh - service - not good. Waitress starting pouring us a 2nd glass of water before I interjected with "Can we order drinks and food?" It didn't...