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    Urban Bliss Life » Restaurant Reviews » Oregon Restaurant Reviews » [CLOSED] Park Kitchen Expands Happy Hour Menu

    Published: January 26, 2017 / Updated: October 16, 2021 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    [CLOSED] Park Kitchen Expands Happy Hour Menu

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    This restaurant is unfortunately now closed. If you are interested in more Portland restaurants, please visit our
    Portland, Oregon Restaurant Guide. 

    Update: Park Kitchen has closed.

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    Park Kitchen is a One House, gratuity-free restaurant in Portland, Oregon, offering diners inspired farm-to-table meals featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine with a subtle Southern thumbprint.

    Park Kitchen Portland, Oregon restaurant review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    In May 2003, the Pearl District of Portland, Oregon was in the middle of its awakening. I was working in one of the anchor businesses of the fancy new Brewery Blocks development, and remember very well when Park Kitchen first opened.

    Park Kitchen

    Park Kitchen Portland, Oregon restaurant review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Nestled along the Park Blocks near the corner of NW 8th and Glisan, Park Kitchen boasts of being a One House restaurant. That means the kitchen staff are trained as both cooks and servers with rotating responsibilities. So the person reciting your dinner specials that night may be the one also preparing it for you.

    Park Kitchen Portland, Oregon restaurant review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    At the helm of Park Kitchen: Owner Scott Dolich (pictured above, left) and Chef David Sapp (pictured above, right). Dolich sharpened his culinary chops at Portland restaurant favorites such as Zefiro, Wildwood, and Higgins before opening Park Kitchen in 2003. Sapp honed his skills at Clarklewis, the Ace Hotel, and worked as a chef instructor at Sur La Table before working as the Chef de Cuisine at Park Kitchen; he took over as Chef in 2014.

    Gratuity Free Restaurant

    Park Kitchen is also one of a handful of Portland restaurants that does not accept gratuity. No tips here, folks!

    It's their goal to have staff working full-time, earn a dependable revenue stream with full-time benefits and work in a sustainable, team-focused environment. Meanwhile, you are meant to focus on your dining experience without worrying about figuring out the tip.

    Park Kitchen is open for dinner every night from 5 to 9 pm. You can choose from an a la carte menu comprised of small hot plates, small cold plates, and large plates. The restaurant also offers a Chef’s Supper option at $70 per person, in which he will select a variety of dishes for you served family style for the table.

    Happy Hour

    Park Kitchen Portland, Oregon restaurant review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Recently, the restaurant has expanded its happy hour menu, which is offered from 5 to 6pm.

    Here's a look at some of the snacks and small plates you can enjoy.

    Park Kitchen Portland, Oregon restaurant review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    My favorite dish on Park Kitchen's happy hour menu is the vibrant Lonesome Whistle barley with smoked beet, pomegranate, and chevre ($9). It's such a wonderful blend of textures and flavors.

    Park Kitchen Portland, Oregon restaurant review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    If you pair the barley dish with the charred brussels sprouts, fried wild rice, soft egg, and young ginger ($8), I think you'd have the makings of a full meal!

    But wait, there's more...

    Park Kitchen Portland, Oregon restaurant review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Pictured above is the Sheldon’s beets, lamb pastrami, pumpernickel, celery, sour cream ($11).

    Park Kitchen Portland, Oregon restaurant review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    The salt cod fritters served agedashi style ($11) were delightfully crispy and salty on the outside. You'll often see the term "agedashi" used in reference to tofu. "Age" means to fry, and "dashi" refers to a delicious, savory stock commonly used in Japanese cooking that is often flavored with kombu and dried bonito flakes. I feel like serving the salt cod fritters agedashi style is a masterful decision because the dashi complements the salty crispy fritters so well.

    Park Kitchen Portland, Oregon restaurant review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    You can also enjoy a fabulous grilled pork terrine slider for just $5 each.

    Park Kitchen Portland, Oregon restaurant review on UrbanBlissLife.com

    Finally, if you dine at Park Kitchen, I insist you try the Smokey Sundae Morning. We're talking about a whiskey ice cream, smoked porter caramel, barley malt whipped cream and beer nut granola. Oh my HEAVEN. I first had this at OMGSMOKED! at Feast Portland last fall, and even though I have a dairy intolerance, I will gladly pop my enzymes and take my chances for one (or two or three!) of these absolutely delicious desserts.

    Final Thoughts

    Park Kitchen is an awesome neighborhood restaurant, but unlike many other Pearl District spots, you can usually find street parking fairly easily within a block of this restaurant. That's a huge plus for those of us commuting in from outside of Portland proper. I love the vibe: low key and casual, but then you're served this beautiful meal that consists of layers upon layers of interesting flavor and texture combinations and fresh ingredients. As a big advocate for small businesses, I love the One House restaurant concept, and am curious to see if more local restaurants will follow suit, as they have with the No Gratuity concept.

    If you're looking for a spot for after-work drinks and happy hour plates, or a nice low-key intimate date night dinner, check out Park Kitchen.

    Visit Park Kitchen

    422 SW Park
    Portland, Oregon
    HOURS:
    Happy Hour 5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
    Dinner 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
    Reservations: Accepted by phone (503) 223-7275, website, and OpenTable
     
    Many thanks to Park Kitchen for the complimentary meal enjoyed for the purpose of this restaurant review. As always, all opinions and photos are my own, 
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      1. Melissa Chee says

        January 26, 2017 at 10:16 pm

        I went to Park Kitchen once a long time ago and it was so good!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          January 27, 2017 at 11:51 am

          Glad you liked it, too, Melissa!

      2. Jessica Bradshaw (@loveyoumoretoo) says

        January 26, 2017 at 8:40 pm

        That looks delicious!! Can I have one of each? And gratuity free? I can't even wrap my brain around that.

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          January 27, 2017 at 11:52 am

          Yes, you can have one of each! :) I admittedly still feel odd with not leaving a tip but it's so great knowing that the staff are all well taken care of. Thanks, Jessica!

      3. Mary says

        January 26, 2017 at 5:46 pm

        I love that place! Everything there is always solid. I don't know how I never realized they were a "One House" restaurant and gratuity free! So cool.

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          January 27, 2017 at 11:53 am

          The One House concept is new to me, and I love it! Glad you like it there, too, Mary!

      4. Create/Enjoy says

        January 26, 2017 at 2:23 pm

        Gorgeous dishes and it all sounds so delicious! I love quality, local ingredients. I haven't heard much about their model, thanks for sharing!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          January 27, 2017 at 11:53 am

          I think you'd really appreciate some of their dishes. So fresh and local!

      5. Maggie Unzueta says

        January 26, 2017 at 1:49 pm

        What a great place! Must try it out for happy hour next time I'm in Portland.

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          January 27, 2017 at 11:54 am

          Hope you get a chance to check it out next time you're in Portland, Maggie!

      6. Erin @ Platings and Pairings says

        January 26, 2017 at 12:01 pm

        Such a fan of Park Kitchen's Happy Hour! Those Brussels Sprouts are amazing, and I was a huge fan of the Pimento Cheese Arincini too! I can't wait to go back, and definitely will soon!

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        • Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

          January 27, 2017 at 11:54 am

          Ahh the Pimento Cheese Arincini are delicious! My photos of those weren't fabulous so I left them out, but they're definitely worth mentioning. Thanks, Erin!

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