12429 Northeast Glisan Street
Portland, OR 97230
Multnomah County
Phone: (503) 251-2737
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by Ceece S. on I went here recently for a friend's birthday. I won't be coming back. I like the idea of supperclub - a 4 course meal with drinks? Nom. Nom. Nom. Glug. Glug. Glug. Entertainment and audience involvement? Fun. The novelty of sitting on a giant bed instead of a table? Unconventional. I dig it. The fact that it turns into a club after? Let's get our boogie on! Good concept - poor execution. With that being said, let me break it down: SERVICE: Upon entry, we were greeted by a couple snotty employees. I think the staff is actually instructed to berate the customers. I noticed that after a couple drinks, some of the patrons got a kick out of it. "Oh, the tranny host...errr, hostess...pre-op host?? Post-op hostess??? is belittling me and I find it ever so amusing...good times." Ummm, no. I like a little less hostility from the hired help, thanks. FOOD: Gag-inducing. No exaggeration. My first course almost came up to take a bow right after I managed to choke it down. First course: Ceviche (uncooked scallops) with a few sliced grapes and mandarin oranges Second course: Bland red bell pepper soup (served in a dog bowl) Third Course: Rubbery beef tenderloin served on a bed of mashed potatoes and green beans Dessert: A lackluster crème brule with a tiny scoop of vanilla ice cream and frozen blueberries ENTERTAINMENT: Pedestrian. There were only 4 entertainers that evening. Entertainer #1: Girl writhing on the floor with a lot of chiffon. Interpretive dance? I don't know, but I don't get it. Entertainer #2: Bald guy walking around, staring at people intensely for a couple seconds and then moving on to the next table. His finale was striking random poses in front of a big projection screen that was flashing images of floating heads. Entertainer #3: Silk aerials - most people know this as "the guy dangling from the ceiling, tangled in a ribbon." I think this was the closest to real entertainment they got, but even then, if you are expecting a Cirque du Soleil caliber performance, you have another thing coming. Entertainer #4: Miss V (who also moonlights as the host/ess) prancing around, stripping down to panties and pasties. Due to the high price tag of the show, I expected professional performers. Instead I was subjected to watching people that I'm sure are paid to prepare food and wash dishes in the back. In between chopping vegetables and torching creme brules, they come out and "perform" doing their best to appear weird and artsy, and then proceed to go in the back and finish out their shift mopping floors. BILL: I paid over $140 for a 4 course dinner (with tiny portions) and 1 drink. Aside from the included gratuity for parties over 6, they also included a sizeable "San Francisco health fee."
by Gail Shearer on Never will return, our experience was not friendly. Ordered two drinks and menu wanting lunch. The bartender came over twice directly in front of me and overheard me telling my friend that i knew what i wanted. Bartender never asked me for my order as he waited on one new customer and stapeled tickets together and farted around totally avoiding me. Then a customer had a question on his ticket and the bartender was loudly annoyed at the register. Finally after over 15 min he came over and asked me and i said never mind. I would have spent money on food and more drinks, but left spending less than $5.00 and a guarantee that i won't be back. This person is costing the owners alot of loss revenue.
by Chastity Schoepflin on Wow, this was the best and most expensive lunch I have ever had, and it was worth every penny. I was keeping my cool on the outside, but doing cartwheels on the inside. My friend and I, per recommendation of our waiter ordered the morimoto omakase (the 40 and 60 so we'd have more variations). It was a really good idea because we got to try more things verses if we both go the same priced one. Everything literally melted in my mouth and although I wanted to scarf down the food because it was so good, I ate it slowly to savor every single bite. The rock shrimp where so gloriously amazing, and all the fish dishes were sooooooooooo tender and delicious. I was nervous I wouldn't be full by the end of the meal, but I was completely wrong, I was stuffed by the end, I couldn't even finish dessert (and that never happens). The waiters were really great and knowledgeable about the dishes. The descriptions of every course we had was awesome, I felt like I was on Iron Chef. The decor of the place was really sleek and modern, I loved that the chairs and booths changed colors throughout the meal.
by Abigail S. on I'm going to go against the grain here and give this place five stars. Why? Because despite the terrible sound system, cheesy disco lights and tacky faux castle decor, filthy bathrooms and overpriced drinks, Europa gave me the chance to see a band that has been one of my favorites for almost a decade. Uz Jsme Doma played in New York last night for the first time in six years, and because of the tiny venue and intimate setting, I was able to hug every member of the band and let them know how much I love their music. And it only cost me $10. Thank you, Europa.
