Higgins Restaurant & Bar

Review summary

1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined 1 day ago

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

   The food particularly the black cod was perfectly cooked. My server was very knowledgeable about the menu and a joy to chat with. All in all, the experience was lovely and a pleasure to have on the first day.
   

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   Emily

   Milwaukee1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   The entire experience was lovely. Our food and drinks were excellent. Great value for mussels and duck breast. Lovely crisp on the duck. Sauces were fabulous. Salad was delicious as was dessert and coffee. Loved the chatter of guests with no loud music. The butcher paper table runners were charming. Our service was exceptional.
   

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   Dick VIP

   Portland57 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We have been to Higgins many times before but this evening the restaurant was far below par. Maybe a problem with the kitchen. The wait between ordering and receipt of our food was almost 45 minutes; my wife’s food was not hot, mine was fine. Lengthy delays plus inconsistent quality is a sign of problems in the kitchen. Higgins should and can do better. Disappointing meal.
   

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4. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Philadelphia1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   We have enjoyed Higgins many times and last night, after seeing the terrific performance of Hamilton, was excellent! Our server had a terrific sense of humor and the food was inventive and delicious. Higgins will remain one of our go-to spots!
   

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   Brad VIP

   Portland35 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Went to a Higgins before going to a musical. Waiter was very attentive to the timing. Food was excellent and had a great time.
   

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   Walter

   Portland24 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Higgins is always superb. My lady's ravioli was exceptional and this is coming from someone who isn't terribly fond of truffles. The ribeye was the best and the bread pudding with cherries? Magnificent! And the Cabernet was nothing to sneeze at either.
   

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   Tyler

   Unspecified1 review

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   Salad was excellent. Pate was some of the best I've ever had. Main course was pathetically skimpy in terms of quantity. I got about 4 oz. of codfish for $45. Also tried the risotto main course and it was not great. Prices are overblown here, although some menu items are truly excellent.
   

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   Albert VIP

   Portland4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Fantastic dining experience! One of the most outstanding restaurants in Portland. Highly recommend, it will not disappoint.
   

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   Carla VIP

   Chicago4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Absolutely awesome! Raymond, our waiter, was superb and very helpful! Will be back to Higgins very soon!
   

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    Bob

    Portland12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

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

    What a fabulous dinner! My steak was cooked to perfection, my wife's vegetarian dinner also quite tasty.
    

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