Tusk

Tusk was just as delicious as we had heard about. It was our 1st time and the food was soooo good. Very unique wine list which is exciting. Service was good. Atmosphere was a little lacking-- it was very cold in the main area of the restaurant with a bit of a no music / silent vibe. If music was playing I couldn't hear it. Back to the food! Amazing: Baked cheese, Hummus, sauces -zhoug & chili oil, rice, pita, beef & chicken kabobs, collards greens & chicken peas, and falafel. Everything was great! The greens were surprisingly amazing and I'm a fan of traditional southern collard greens, wow these were surprisingly fantastic. Hummus was some of the best I have had. When we got our bill, our waitress told us the 20% tip that was already added on was "for the kitchen only", so this was disappointing. Places like Nostrana do this but are up front and not deceiving about it. The additional tip line is for the server but by her saying the added in tip was for the kitchen only then makes u think she needs an additional 20%. So we're we supposed to tip $50 on a just over $100 bill. I doubt that and if that's true then we wouldn't chose to return in the future. According to the website it's split between all hourly employees. So kinda bummed it ended this way. Otherwise, we would come back for the food!

We visited Tusk on a Friday evening and decided to do the deluxe dining option. I think it was a great value for 12 dishes! Some dishes were good, others were excellent. If you’re willing to be flexible, I definitely think it’s the route to go. Favorite dishes included the delicata squash, hummus and pita, baked feta, and pistachio cake. Lots of great vegetarian and vegan options which I always really appreciate!

One of Portland’s top restaurants. Great for a large group and sharing small plates family-style. The kafta was my favorite dish - a perfect juxtaposition of textures and spices. The Brussels sprouts were also somehow the star of the show. I’d also recommend a hummus plate or two if you’re here with a group. Honestly, you can’t go wrong with any dishes here. I’d highly recommend this spot to any of my friends or family and I will definitely be back soon.

My husband and I had the deluxe preset menu. In the past I always had the mezza, but the menu has since changed. We didn’t realize this would be so much food. I do love having a lot of small shared dishes to try. The food was good, but by the time the main came out, we could only eat a bite or two because we were so full. It does also come with dessert, but we just couldn’t eat anymore. I will definitely come back, but I probably won’t do the deluxe again. I would just choose my favorites .

Excellent, friendly, knowledgeable staff. Wonderful open dining room. We tried three cocktails and all were nuanced and delicious. The Food was well portioned and interesting the lamb pork belly skewer was off the hook. I just really want to highlight how great our server and the rest of the staff was! We had a great time will definitely go back

We loved this place. With drinks, appetizer, two to three sides, 3 different skewers and a dessert ended up being about $65 a person. We loved everything suggested to us by our waiter, especially the baklava- you’ve got to try it! The one thing as a table we didn’t like was the broccolini; it was kinda bitter, but everything else far exceeded our expectations. We will be going back!

I come for the food, I stay for the service. In a section of Portland crowded with many good dining options, Tusk stands out for a staff that is passionate, eager, and professional. During my visit I noticed that every guest received a warm welcome (yes, every one) and our service at the bar was fantastic as both the bar manager and bartender were engaging, knowledgeable, and helpful. Plus, the staff genuinely seemed to enjoy their work and rejoiced that tables were coming in late into the evening. Tusk and their staff work hard on every level to provide an outstanding experience.

Absolutely awesome experience! Went with two others and did the "deluxe dinner experience", and the food was amazing, the selections and pairings were spot on. When dessert came up, I couldn't have the selection due to lavender allergy, and they provided me with a single portion of an alternative dessert instead. The staff were amazing, the cocktails were awesome, and the atmosphere was cozy. Will definitely be going back there again.