Thirsty Lion – Washington Square, OR

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   Erik

   Portland

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   They chose to seat us at a bar top table instead of a booth/ table. We were a party of 8 and in the middle of the walk way and bar. I would think that since I made the reservation more than 24 hours before they would have played around and reserved proper seating for a party that big. It was our engagement dinner and we couldn’t talk to more than half the party. If you want to have events here keep it to no more than 6 they don’t seem to have the capacity to handle anything bigger than that.
   

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   Maria

   Portland

   7 reviews

   4.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Food is good! If you want to be able to have a conversation , request a booth when you reserve . Even though there were tables empty and dirty , out hostess said the booths were for reservation , which we had
   

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   Russ

   Portland

   26 reviews

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   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   It was extreamly busy but the food was great and the service fantastic.
   

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   Laurie

   Seattle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 16, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fun place for a date night! Food, drinks, and service were excellent. Good music, and our server Becky was the best.
   

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   Cheryl

   Portland

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 12, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   Table was available on time. The meat in the Reuben seemed like it had been heated a few times. The fish in the fish and chips was soggy. The 2 entree salads were fine.
   

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   Mike

   Portland

   13 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   13 reviews

   Dined on November 12, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a nice dinner on veterans day. Since being a veteran my meal was complimentary. Only thing that could have made it an even greater experience was to have had happy hour.
   

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   Lisa

   San Francisco

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Nice and bright enclosed patio with heaters is the best to beat the winter blues! I love going to this place and sometimes we bring a dog along and he can hang on the patio, too. Servers are super friendly, food is great. What's not to like?
   

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   Jorge

   Portland

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing experience and staff very friendly. Highly recommend
   

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   April

   Portland

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 9, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The service was great but I ordered a Southwest salad. It was $16 and was the size of a size salad and not that great. My husband enjoyed his burger.
   

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    Dixon

    Phoenix

    5 reviews

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    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2

    Let’s start at the front door. Crowded entryway. Two hostesses with iPads in hand. As one hostess became available I stepped up to make contact and the second hostess told me sternly to step behind until she was done with the person she was helping. I stepped back and she told me not to stand there as to not block people coming inside. Mind you there were two doors. I was only attempting to check in for my Open Table reservation. We did get seated in just a couple minutes at our reservation time. We were seated in the far back table near the corner next to a work station. There was a large table next to us so close to us that were literally jammed into our table with other patron chairs 1-2 inches behind us. We received water immediately but it took 30 minutes to have our server get our drink and dinner order and almost another 30 minutes to be served even though we had a very uncomplicated order consisting of salads, Mac and cheese and one entree dinner of bbq pork. When the food did arrive all the heated items were luke warm. Our actual sever, Adrianna, stated she was pretty new. She was very nice when we did see her and as helpful as she could be. Again, our table was small and the four of us felt jammed into a corner. It was loud where were sitting. As far as value, I thought the prices for things like salads and plain Mac and Cheese were on the high side. The prices were not reflective of what was shown in the online menu on Open Table. Most items were $2 more. When I received my check I noticed that they now add an appropriate 3% service fee. Then when they come to the table to take payment they give you forced choice tip options at beginning at 18% and going up from there. Personally that is a put off to me. Not our best experience at this restaurant and we have been there numerous times. We have seen a decline in all aspects since the Covid area and we won’t be in a hurry to return. Thank you.
    

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