The Mule — Restaurant in Portland

Well I am sorry that I have to be brutally honest about but this place is far way to far on keeping the hold legacy of Stanich’s …no even remotely close to that ….disappointing….I have been long time customers of Stanich’s since 1990 …..before they close down it was always a pleasure to go there and enjoy an amazing hamburger 🍔 the famous “ The special” and they’re fries I went today with a friend to trying and see ….starting from the service poor very poor took us 40 minutes before we got our food and was not busy at all ..we ordered two “Specials” and fry ….the hamburger its half of the size of the original Stanich’s the meat patty was so thin and overcooked, bacon was burned the buns were toasted to a cardboard level then French fries where refried and where like toothpick you can tell that where the ultra processed frozen fries form the whole food distribution…like McDonald …. Most Food restaurants in Portland they have the capacity to running food that have years of tradition and they think that they know how to cook …incredibile…. Stanich’s was an icon and this new owner The Mule that took over they just seal the coffin ⚰️ ….Stanich’s its officially dead…!!! 💀 Note: the hamburger “the special “ was...

Fantastic staff. Everyone. While I wish the place success, I also kinda like that it hasn't quite caught on in popularity because its not crowded. Nice homey atmosphere and excellent sports viewing. Cozy fireplace. The burger is a delicious mess. Get a double and bring a beach towel. Buns and beef are always fresh. Pro tip- get it extra toasty. Nice 50 cent pool table. They NEED a great batter dipped chicken sandwich on the menu and it will be perfect HINT HINT...but I get it, its a resurrected historically iconic burger joint, but STILL!! Steak nachos with a big sliced steak! Steak bites yum!! Brussel sprouts are a 10 out of 10. Waffle fries are super good. Get yo ass in there! This place absolutely needs to survive. UPDATE. This place has continued to improve their menu. The specials are incredible. The head chef Jeff is constantly thinking about what's next. Sloppy Joe is unreal. His homemade Buffalo wing sauce is so good. Simple things yet like nothing you've ever...

Don’t let the bald bartender serve you. Everyone was incredible but him. As I approached the bar to order said bartender abruptly asked, “What do you want?” without looking at me, thus I had no idea if he was addressing me or someone else. I told him my order and sat at my table after paying $45 for two cheeseburgers side salads and one cocktail. As food came out of the kitchen, the chef noticed most orders had been served, but mine. I had been waiting 30 minutes when the chef recognized we were still waiting for food. He informed me that said bartender had not even sent a ticket through for my order, even though I was given a receipt. Finally, the chef let me know that he would inform the bartender of the issue. As he did so, another table came up to ask the bartender where their food was. He didn’t even put their order in either. Do yourself a favor, walk out if that man is bartending, you won’t...