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Veritable Quandary

1220 SW First Ave. (Madison St.) Portland, OR 97204
Phone:
503-227-7342
Cuisine:
Pacific Northwest (American)
Neighborhood:
Downtown

Veritable Quandary Stats

Meals Served:

  • Dinner
  • Lunch
  • Brunch:
    • Saturday
    • Sunday

Reservations:

  • Suggested (Highly)

Payment:

  • Accepts Major Credit Cards

Dress Code:

  • Upscale Casual

Date Opened:

  • Jan. 1970

Good For:

  • Business Dining
  • People Watching
  • Singles

Special Features:

  • Game Served
  • Natural/Organic Ingredients
  • Outdoor Seating:
    • Patio
  • Private Room Available
  • Takeout Available

Vibe / Atmosphere:

  • Power Scene
  • Trendy

Special Meals & Menus:

  • Late Night Menu
  • Prix Fixe Menu
  • Tasting Menu

Hours:

  • Mon: 11:30AM - 10:00PM
  • Tues: 11:30AM - 10:00PM
  • Wed: 11:30AM - 10:00PM
  • Thurs: 11:30AM - 10:00PM
  • Fri: 11:30AM - 10:00PM
  • Sat: 9:30AM - 10:00PM
  • Sun: 9:30AM - 10:00PM

ZAGAT Ratings & Review

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11 Member Reviews for:
Veritable Quandary

  • 1-5 of 11
1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Reviewed by wgsdesign on 10/12/2009.
Member since October 2009, Total Reviews: 44 (Female, 30s, Portland, OR)

A little bit of NYC in Portland, complete with exposed brick walls and dark wood. The bar area in the front is a cozy spot to grab a quiet dinner or have drinks, while the main dining room is slightly more formal and refined. The menu is simple and unfussy, and features seasonal ingredients. The cheese plate and bacon wrapped dates stuffed with chevre and marcona almonds are out of this world. Excellent selection of wines by the glass.

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Reviewed by RickR1170177 on 05/18/2009.
Member since February 2002, Total Reviews: 46 (Vancouver, WA)

Always a comfortable place with good food and drink. A good business meeting venue.

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1 out of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Reviewed by irvinert on 05/14/2009.
Member since November 2007, Total Reviews: 14 (Female, 30s, Tigard, OR)

The "VQ" is a cozy little brick lined restaurant that boasts a mouth watering appetizer of bacon wrapped dates stuffed with chevre. With only 3 an order, you might want to double it. Another favorite is the lentil burger with carmelized onions and blue cheese. All time best: poached eggs on crab cakes and shallots with hollandaise paired with an espresso martini. Ooh la la! Dine on patio if able.

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Reviewed by RobertK673817 on 05/14/2009.
Member since February 1999, Total Reviews: 80 (Portland, OR)

Dependable. Especially lovely on nice nights to sit outside.

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Reviewed by LyndeP889216 on 04/27/2009.
Member since February 2003, Total Reviews: 50 (Female, Portland, OR)

Good and reliable!

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