Troutini - Troutdale

Our extended family lives in the area, and we recently checked out this restaurant with a group of seven. It's a small establishment, but they manage to fit in quite a few tables. All of their martinis are made by hand, so it can take a little while to get your drink, but it's definitely worth the wait. Just be careful, as those martinis can sneak up on you! The food options are also abundant, and I recommend trying whatever catches your eye—you certainly won't be disappointed. If it weren't for the distance from my home, I'd visit more often, but it gives me a great reason to see family. Whether before or after our gatherings, we all love this place and enjoy stopping by!

The food here is outstanding! You can really tell that the chef puts a lot of care into each dish. Every plate is a work of art, perfectly balanced and hearty. The atmosphere is wonderful, and the jazz on Tuesdays adds a fun touch. Happy Hour is a great deal too. This place is a must-visit and my favorite spot for great food in the area. The prices are fair for the quality you get. It's worth spending the extra $5 per plate compared to chain restaurants to truly enjoy a remarkable dining experience. The **** is one of the best dishes I’ve ever had!

The service was excellent; our waiter even shared the burger for us, and the salad was incredibly fresh. However, I can imagine that if the restaurant were busier, there might be a longer wait since everything is made from scratch.

Troutini is a place you might overlook as you pass by, located next to a dog day spa. However, stepping inside reveals a warm and inviting atmosphere, reminiscent of an eclectic martini bar. I visited on a Thursday at 4:00 PM, and it was quite lively. My friend relished the vibrant signature Troutini while I savored a velvety smooth 2013 Tempranillo by Paul O’Brien. Although we didn’t have dinner, we did order a snack plate, which I found disappointing. To be honest, I prefer offerings like goat and sheep cheeses, olives, artisan crackers, and spreads; this platter was more akin to a school lunchbox with rolled meats, grapes, and blue cheese. The blue cheese remained untouched, but the peanut brittle, on the other hand, vanished quickly.

I was a little hesitant at first, I don't eat trout, but love Martinis, so soldered on, figured that I could drink my way through the trout. I wasn't at all that surprised to find more than a rainbow or browny on the menu. If you need to know, this restaurant is frenchish in style, every plate i saw looked fabulous. I had the chicken pot pie my wife countered with the duck En Crout, booth are to die for, and you might if you are not supposed to eat this kind of food, but then you are missing out. Our server Maria was on her maiden run as an evening server, she did a great job. Drinks were hand crafted. See you again next time I am in town