Bar Casa Vale

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   Sofia

   Portland

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 27, 2024

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

   The whole experience was really good! We chose to try different small dishes rather than a entree and it was so good to try different things! Also the patio is really cozy and perfect for a nice diner. We will come back.
   

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   David

   Portland

   5 reviews

   2.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2024

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

   WARNING: Overpriced and very average food. But worst part is they have the nerve to add an automatic 23% service fee to cover the cost of their overhead. I never would have gone had I known this and wasn't hosting another couple. This was a change from last time. I will never go back and will advise everyone I know to avoid this place. They may think this is the new standard in Portland but will see and feel how this negatively affects their business in the next year. A professionally run restaurant knows their labor, cog and overhead costs and designs a menu based on those numbers. Let the customer decide if they are willing to pay those prices for those menu items and then ultimately what if any tip they want to leave based on the food and service and not on the inability of ownership to manage a balance sheet. Good luck...you'll need it
   

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   Clarissa

   Portland

   53 reviews

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   3.0

   53 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2024

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

   We've been to Bar Casa Vale several times (including last night) and really love the food. We make an effort to try lots of items for a tasting variety and overall experience. The past few times, we've noticed that many of our favorite items are no longer on the menu. While we can appreciate having new options, often what brings a customer back is having something you know is good, something you look forward to having again. There are too many items no longer offered such as...the ryed or die cocktail, marinated carrots, deviled eggs, brussels sprouts, pork ribs. So I have to say, last night's experience was a bit of a disappointment (we were a table of four and all felt this way). We enjoyed seeing the hostess (he's often there) who is super nice and accommodating. We had a special occasion and were given a complimentary dessert...which was a pleasant surprise and one we all very much appreciated.
   

   Bar Casa ValeResponded on November 27, 2024

   Hi Clarissa, Thank you for the feedback! We change a certain percentage of our menu regularly to try and keep things fresh, but always try to leave on a few favorites so that people have something familiar that they can expect when they come back again. It's can be a tricky dance to try and figure out which things to keep around permanently and which things to change out. Inevitably, we sometimes end up removing something that someone was very fond of. I'm sorry to hear that there were a few of those for you this time! I hope you'll come back and see us again, as you're always a pleasure to have in the dining room, and that maybe some of those new items will become new favorites for you. I hope you have a great holiday!
   

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   Josey

   Portland

   8 reviews

   4.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

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

   Had a great time. Outdoor patio is super loud when full and hard to carry on a conversation
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Portland

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 13, 2024

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

   The meal last night was very tasty. You've done a great job 🥰 The staff is polite and they provide a wonderful eating experience! Thank you 🤩
   

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   Sara

   Portland

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on November 10, 2024

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

   Average tapas in a nice environment. Overpriced for quality/authenticity.
   

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   Mary

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 9, 2024

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

   Theron provided very good service and the food was excellent. One comment about the jamon plate was that the meat was fabulous and the chips were fabulous, but eaten together, the chips overwhelmed the subtleties of the amazing jamon.
   

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   Doug

   Portland

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 9, 2024

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

   This place has a very hip vibe and a lot of options for good tasting food within a reasonable price range. We opted for the tasting menu which included more than was advertised. Can’t possibly miss the Pulpo à la Gallega .
   

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   Carla

   Portland

   60 reviews

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   5.0

   60 reviews

   Dined on November 4, 2024

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

   The music level in the main area of dining room was high. Next time I will ask for the adjacent room with the heaters.
   

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    Dan

    Portland

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2024

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

    I’ve been to Bar Casa Vale in the past and were very happy. This visit was a let down from start to finish. Upon arriving, the outside steel security door was closed presenting an uninviting first impression. We were then seated in the outside seating area which proved to be very chilly. We were somewhat surprised that we weren’t seated in the nicer indoor space, especially since we had made reservations. Upon being seated we waited nearly 15 minutes before the server arrived to take our drink order. Then when our drinks were brought to our table, one of our drinks was wrong. To BCV’s credit, they quickly noticed their mistake and brought the correct drink. The food order was mediocre at best. While the bacon dates were good, the other food was unexciting and the ribs were gristly to the point where it was difficult to cut through them. All in all not a good experience and far different from previous ones. Given this, I couldn’t recommend.
    

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