I was visiting a friend in Portland and we stumbled upon this restaurant while walking around. I was immediately drawn in by the decor and atmosphere of the restaurant. We were immediately sat for dinner but the cocktail area seemed lively and a great place for the drinks. My friend and I order a few drinks and they were delicious! I highly recommend the Paloma. The waiter even offered me a splash of wine before I committed to a glass of Chardonnay. For appetizers, we got the oysters, yams, and focaccia. The puffed buckwheat and cranberry glaze on the yams brought such a new flavor to a traditional dish and the sea salt on the focaccia was the perfect touch. I'm not quite sure what type of oysters we had. For dinner my friend ordered the seared king salmon. I ordered the wagyu culotte. This is easily one of the best cuts of meats that I've ever had in my life! The meat was cooked to perfection and the demi-glace was so flavorful in its pairing with mushrooms, onions, and potatoes. Though we were so satisfied with dinner, we couldn't say no to desert and a few more cocktails. We ordered the chocolate semi frezzo which was a perfect ending to a great meal. I'm not the biggest fan of chocolate but it was paired great with brittle and cherries. The service made the entire experience that much more wonderful. The waiter wasn't able to answer all of our questions such as what types of oysters and the profile of the wine but it was made up for in his hospitality and attentiveness. The manager also made his way to our table to check in on us and give a few recommendations in town. Very few times have I felt this attended to and cared for. I highly recommend you try this restaurant if you're visiting. I will definitely be returning next time I'm in town.
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