Dec 10, 2009 at 4:00 am

The Gilt Club's (Kinda) New Chef

Photos by Mihn Tran

Comments

1
My first experience going to Gilt was ordering a $8 Salad and getting a few leafs of Lettuce artfully displayed. I rarely complain about food at restaurants unless there are flying animals within them, but upon hearing my complaint the waiter shrugged as if I was expected to "deal."

And "deal" I did. I never went back and never will.
2
I just had my first and last experience at Gilt. I ordered the ricotta balls based on this review and what was served were several hard little balls that had the same texture of a dense, doughy (not in a good way) bread. There was absolutely no warmth and no oozing. Not to mention, completely lacking in flavor. While the chili sauce was delicious, it did absolutely nothing to help the total lack of flavor. Calling it muted is a gross understatement. My dining companion ordered the dates and while they had promise, the bacon was barely cooked on the outside. We ordered a plate of fries to share, as I totally forgot from this review that they were fried in duck fat (I'm a vegetarian) and nowhere on the menu was this choice of frying oil displayed. It wasn't until my mouth was completely coated in a fatty film that I realized what I was eating. Completely irresponsible on their part as french fries are a seemingly fail proof, go-to item for vegetarians trying to find something to eat on a primarily meat based menu. All of this was complimented by lackluster, slow, flat service.
3
When the fight begins within himself, a man's worth something.I read your profile today and it was so good to me.i feel you are the only one missing in my entire life so i decided to stop on and let you know that i am interested to be a friend first.
4
I REFUTE THEE I REFUTE THEE I REFUTE THEE... if said 3x it makes things go away... GILT club is indeed one of the top destinations in Portland and thank god. The happy hour, drink & food specials are always a welcome oasis in the lower Pearl (LOPE??).. Let me guess how the above reviewers dealt w/ their situations: Civilly and without drams or OTHER.... i'm just guessing OTHER... nothing speaks to a food service professionals instincts to assist like a bitching snotty patron... Having eaten here many times and had parties there i can only say to the above... sorry your experience didn't match mine...maybe you should go to Urban Farmer next time...
5
I REFUTE THEE I REFUTE THEE I REFUTE THEE... if said 3X the prior reviews disappear into the internet ether... GUILT club is one of the best restaurants in Portland...atmosphere, quality of service and food are on the top of the charts - i'm sorry the others didn't have a good experience but wonder just how they "complained"... in a calm and courteous manner or "OTHER" ... my experience is waitstaff aren't too sympathetic to people who are snotty... If they don't go back that means more room for me and my pals who frequent the restaurant ...
6
Like the previous comments from people expressing their disappointment with the experience they had a Gilt, I, too, had a lame experience there. The food was terrible and overpriced for what it was. The drinks were weak and the service was on par with a place with shitty drinks and food. Never have gone back and vow that I never will. Thumbs down.

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