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We dined here a couple of weeks ago. Everything was going well and service was nice and friendly then our mains arrived. We had asked for two medium r…
Bonnie Emma
Portlander Bar & Grill
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I first knew the restaurant from First Table, and my friend worked there before, so I came to try their beef, surprisingly, their lamb is as wonderful…
Vicky Yiu
Portlander Bar & Grill
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Mixed meal - two and a bit hours to get two courses and quite noisy.The Pinos Gris wine was nice.Wife had hand cut fries and chicken both of which she…
Malcolm Tippett
Portlander Bar & Grill
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7 Reviews on “Portlander Bar & Grill”
We dined here a couple of weeks ago. Everything was going well and service was nice and friendly then our mains arrived. We had asked for two medium rare steaks and we got two medium – medium well. Sent these back and it seemed someone got offended because what came out in it’s replacement was the thinnest steak, and unseasoned. The staff did try to rectify the problem however we were asked over and over from different staff about the issue with the steaks which somewhat ruined the rest of the dining experience. To add to that on paying we were told “you had four steaks but we are only charging you for two”. For a dinner that was over $200 for two people I expected a little more.
I first knew the restaurant from First Table, and my friend worked there before, so I came to try their beef, surprisingly, their lamb is as wonderful as beef. Thanks for First Table helping us to have a perfect dinner with 50% off for the bill. The reason why a star is off is that the dessert is disappointed, compared with their mains and starters, and I’m alcoholic allergy, so no matter how tasty the strawberry cake looks like, I can’t get a bite:((
Mixed meal – two and a bit hours to get two courses and quite noisy.The Pinos Gris wine was nice.Wife had hand cut fries and chicken both of which she enjoyed. Her trifle desert was a let down – more dry sponge than anything else.I on the other hand did not enjoy my meal – the ribeye steak was full of gristle and over one third was inedible. The remaining 2/3 was rubbery. The treacle pudding was crunchy yet.I will not be going back.
This place is very good at what they do. The steak cuts, cooking of the cuts, sauces, sides and wines are on point!!! I found having a steak with a bottle of the Man-O-War pinot noir from Waiheke Island to wash the meal down, to be a great choice!
I have eaten here several times before and thought it was fine. However, tonight I was utterly disappointed. Not only was service mediocre, with one waitress completely ruining the experience, I was also extremely disappointed with my food. I ordered an eye fillet medium rare, not a cheap meal, however it came out extremely well done with barely any red in sight. I promptly sent it back with the first waiter agreeing that it was way over cooked however the other waiter tried to argue that it was medium rare. After returning it, I waited about twenty minutes for the next steak to come out, with the person I was dining with already finishing his meal, I ate alone. This steak came out considerably rarer, almost completely red. I didn’t not want to complain as I was not willing to wait again for another steak. However, half way through my steak I found a bit of plastic in the steak, extremely gross. When paying, the unpleasant waitress billed me so I didn’t feel comfortable complaining to her about her. I wasn’t offered any apology or discount or anything. After leaving I decided to go back in and complain but they were so busy as it is a public holiday. I ultimately told a different waiter I was extremely upset but at that point what could he do. I feel sad that I have to give such a bad review but as my last meal in Wellington for this trip, I am completely disappointed and will not be recommending this place to anyone.
Food: 4/5Ambiance: 4.5/5Service: 5/5Ordered garlic ciabatta, 21 day dry aged beef burger and 35 day dry aged 500g sirloin. All the food were delicious! Now we know that dry aged beef has a better texture and tastes so good!!The side fries were disappointing though, very salty! Honestly didn’t expect a high end restaurant could miss this. Service was great, everyone was very nice and know the menu well.
Portlander is situated inside the Rydges hotel and we had decided to come here for dinner. The service on arrival was friendly and we were seated promptly. We ordered the Chateaubriand for two, which came with bread as starters, 550g of eye fillet to share, steak fries and salad on the side. The bread arrived without entree plates, until another waitress noticed it few minutes later. The eye fillet took awhile to arrive but it was amazing, cooked to perfection, best steak I’ve had in awhile. The steak fries were chunky and crunchy. The salad was boring and bland. For dessert I had the lollycake ice cream, which was super average. I would definitely come back again for the steaks.