
Bistecca Wood Fire Steakhouse
2145 NW Raleigh St, Portland, OR 97210
About Bistecca Wood Fire Steakhouse - steak house in Portland, Oregon
Customer Review Summary
Great service and attentive staff enhance the dining experience at Bistecca Wood Fire Steakhouse. The atmosphere is welcoming and has an inviting, open concept. Many reviews praise the food, with standout dishes like the burger and cioppino receiving high marks. There are mixed feelings on some entrees; while the Bistecca Fiorentina is solid, opinions on some sides and starters vary. Happy hour offers are appealing, including $3 oysters. Desserts are generally well-received, with the bread pudding particularly noted. Overall, Bistecca is deemed a fantastic rebrand and an impressive dining destination, worthy of repeat visits.
Key Features
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
Popular for
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Late-night food
- Private dining room
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Paid street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
Customer Reviews
Rating Distribution
Nicole
Our server was really great and attentive. It made dining here incredibly enjoyable. I've always loved the area around this restaurant. I think I just personally made a wrong move on the entree, I want to return to try the fillet. My -1 star is because over half the cost of the meal was spent on a dish that I thought was just ok (the steak). Happy hour notes: - 3 dollar oysters - snacks / sides are 1 dollar off --- starters --- Insalata de casa ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ - loved all the different vegetables here - the cheese is amazing - you really have to get all the ingredients together Yellowtail Crudo ⭐⭐⭐ - didn't love the bitterness of the grapefruit, it didn't do much to the taste to warrant it - wouldn't reorder but the fish was soft and if you love grapefruit get it --- sides --- Grilled mushrooms ⭐⭐✨ - too chewy for me, but good flavor Grilled broccolini ⭐⭐⭐ - what you'd expect but a cool take because it has marinara sauce --- entrees --- ❤️The burger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - only 10 made per evening - worth honestly, was 48 dollars but it felt worthy of it - tender and juicy - loved eating it with the sauce from bistecca Bistecca fiorentina ⭐⭐⭐✨ - just ok to me, but solid and would recommend mostly for the sauce - one side was way too chewy for me, but one side melted - so super mixed feelings frankly - appreciated the truffle salt - was a good amount of steak for sure, we could easily feed several people and it cost $160 - I can't help but think the fillet might be better --- dessert --- Zabaglione ⭐⭐⭐✨ - liked the fruits a ton - loved the boozy taste to it - little too saccharine to me, but totally acknowledge this is a personal issue, I noticed on yelp folks were loving this
Trinity C
Fantastic food, presentation, service, and wine! We originally planned on ordering steaks, but after seeing the variety on the menu we decided to try the scallops and burger. Both were fantastic! Our server made some great wine and desert recommendations as well. The open concept kitchen and wood fire grill made the atmosphere very inviting. We’ll definitely come back in the summer when the patio is open.
Travis Hennon
My wife and I had a fantastic dinner here last week! Still thinking about it! Very welcoming atmosphere and service, not to mention the food was unbelievable. 10/10 - I wish I could give it more stars.
julian sabel-dodge
My lady and I and her Good friends had the best night I’ve had in years here for their soft open. Mind blowing steak. Tried everything off the top snack menu. Had a wonderful dessert and drank the best root beer. The American onion soup……….. let me just say try this at all cost…. It was stupidly delicious
Jaclyn R.
We ended up at Bistecca Steakhouse on a total last minute whim for Valentine’s Day, and honestly, I think it was meant to be. We had originally booked at a bigger steakhouse but canceled the night before because of the weather. When the roads cleared up, we decided to go out and grabbed an 8 PM reservation at Bistecca since they still had openings. And wow, what an incredible experience. The food was absolutely phenomenal. I grew up in Las Vegas, surrounded by some of the best restaurants out there, and Bistecca could easily hold its own against them. Every single thing we ordered was cooked to perfection. I wish I had taken a second to take photos, but we were too busy chowing down to even think about it, that’s how good it was. We were seated right by the kitchen, which some people might not love, but for us, it was such a cool experience. Watching huge cuts of steak cook over the wood fired grill and seeing the kitchen staff genuinely enjoying what they do made the meal even better. You can tell they take real pride in their craft. To top it off, the owner, Gabriel, treated us to crab cakes on the house to make up for the wait. Such a thoughtful touch and just another reason this place stands out. They were delicious. We finished the night with their bread pudding to go, and devoured it at home. Warm, rich, and just the right amount of sweetness. Honestly, we couldn’t have asked for a better night. Bistecca is an absolute gem and such an impressive rebrand from their old vibe Mama Bird. From the food to the service to the whole experience, everything was spot on. We’ll definitely be back!
Max B
We really enjoyed Bistecca Wood Fire Steakhouse. My wife and I remarked to one another multiple times how much we were enjoying our dinner. The cioppino was absolutely terrific. The broth was rich and seafoody just the way you'd want it. The scallops inside the cioppino were delicious. My ribeye was wonderful. My steak, the side of mushrooms and the side of broccolini all had a wonderful wood smokiness. I wouldn't order the hasselback potatoes again. They were just okay. Our server was named Jon and he had terrific recommendations for wine and an after dinner drink. My biggest problem was that the souffle wasn't big enough. I could have had two. The dining room was bustling and the music was sort of loud but we were able to hold a conversation.
Tom Tyson
It’s sometimes hard to explain an evening. I would have to say the food and staff @ Bistecca made it one of those evening. My beautiful date and I went on the Super Bowl of the restaurant industry. Valentines Day. From the first “good evening “ from John to the “thank you for coming in” from Mo- and his multiple visits to our table to make sure everything was amazing, made this a night to remember. Everything we tried from the bread and oil, the American French onion soup(if you don’t get this you are missing out) to the steak- then dessert - fully first class. The vibe is pure. Not pretentious like most steak houses. It enhances - not try to be the main attraction. If you miss out on this place, you have made a mistake. Truly top Valentine’s Day - thank you for the experience, not just dinner
Tony
We had an amazing dinner on opening night at Bistecca. The revamped interior is both modern and inviting, creating a perfect ambiance. The service was impeccable, and the food was outstanding. Our group of four shared the Bistecca Porterhouse, and it was more than enough to satisfy everyone. Cooked to perfection, the wood-fired grill imparted incredible flavor, making it one of the best steaks I’ve had in a long time. I highly recommend a night out at Bistecca!
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