RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown

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   Diane

   Portland7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined today

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

   My prime rib was like a roast. Everything was delicious. Highly recommend the crab cakes.
   

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   Sandy

   Portland1 review

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

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

   Love, love, love the food, love the warm woods, the fireplace, the history. Planning our 32nd anniversary and we thought this would be the perfect place to celebrate. Steak and romantic setting sounded lovely……..the downside, we were seated in the furthest back corner surrounded by 4 very large parties. It was so loud, we couldn’t carry a conversation. So disappointing. We’ll go again sometime, but never on a weekend night.
   

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   Skye

   Portland26 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

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

   It’s always a joy to dine at Ringside. The food is outstanding and the service is excellent. From the cocktails to onion rings to steak, everything we order is exceptional.
   

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   Kathryn

   Portland14 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   We are long time customers of the Ringside. We go for special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries. This time the food and service were excellent as always -- but the table they placed us at was TERRIBLE. It is the table in front of the fireplace, which would ordinarily seem like a good thing except that it faces directly in to the kitchen doors which are constantly opening with servers and food. In addition, EVERY person, coming or going walks directly in front of you. This is not relaxing or pleasant. There was a booth that remained empty the whole time we were there right by us. I would have asked to be moved, but my husband does not like to "complain," so we stayed where we were. This table location was a big negative in our overall dining experience - which at those prices - should have been perfect.
   

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   David

   Portland14 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

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

   Celebrated a birthday with a great steak, onion rings, salads and cocktails. Everything here is great from the free valet parking in the lot next to the restaurant to the service to the quality of the food and drinks. Couldn't be a better dining experience. Feels like a throwback to another time when fine dining was fine dining. Highly recommend this place!
   

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   Sean

   Seattle1 review

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

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

   Todd was amazing. Best evening to enjoy some great food and ombuance.
   

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   Chanel

   San Francisco3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   Great ambiance. Lovely bartender and terrific table service. Mashed potatoes were a bit sticky but flavorful. Brussels sprouts great.
   

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   Bret

   Portland1 review

   3.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   I don’t take leaving 3 star reviews lightly. The good - great vibe, Angelica the server was very nice, convenient location. Bottom line … the value IS NOT there. It was decent four years ago during my last visit - but this time - $75 New York steaks and mine was “fine” … hate to say it … but my New York and mashed potatoes … it was Applebees like … and I don’t eat at Applebees. The other gripe - everything seemed “measured”. Example - I ordered an Old Fashioned cocktail - it was $18 for the standard bourbon. It was tasty - but it was TINY. I had an Old Fashioned a couple months ago at a decent restaurant in Palm Springs - and it was legit … like a full Old Fashioned. This drink was half full - with a standard, large square ice cube. Crappy value. I ordered a glass of Nebbiolo with my steak … Angelica brought it out … the glass was beautiful (empty) and there was a separate “baby carafe” that held the wine that she poured into the glass. Again - measured! It was like … I don’t know … six ounces … which i guess is standard procedure. Finally the garlic mashed potatoes that came with my New York … it was like a quick scoop and slap you’d get at camp when you’re at camp as a kid - or in prison. There was nothing to it - and it wasn’t a lot. The bill … with a 20% plus tip … for three of us … $470. That was four cocktails, one glass of wine, two apps, one desert and three NY steak entrees. I’ll go “maybe” one more time down the road and order some different stuff - but the $75 New Yorks were terrible value. It wasn’t like I cut into the steak, took a bite and said to myself … “oh my god … this is so delicious”. It was an Applebees like. I waited three days to write this. Last gripe - I got the Ceasar Salad for $15 - the dressing & portion were good. The one anchovy I got on top - it was one anchovy and the size of a toothpick and barely a little thicker. Again - everything seemed “measured” by the GM - like his bonus depends on the margins.
   

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   Amanda VIP

   Portland7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

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

   We came here as part of our Wedding Anniversary Weekend. Everything was wonderful. Also, if you like good whiskey, this is the place to go! We've been here before, and we'll come back again. Thanks, Ringside.
   

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    OpenTable Diner

    San Diego2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

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

    Bone in rib eye was outstanding. Flavorful and juicy! Highly recommend!
    

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