Comments on: Restaurant Review: Deschutes Brewery

By: Dave

Dave — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 16:26:03 +0000

We’ve had the same reaction to their fries as well. There has also been a troubling back-and-forth about whether or not their fryer is shared with gluten-containing products, so we tend to skip them. Good to hear about the burger option. Sometimes you don’t want a huge burger. We love their gluten free beer.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Sun, 03 Jul 2011 20:22:15 +0000

I liked this place a lot. We travel a lot with some friends whose day doesn’t end properly without a good beer, and it can be difficult to find a location they’ll enjoy where I can eat safely. Needless to say, this place was a gold mine for us all. I had the gluten free Northwest Pale Ale and it was tasty with a bright hoppy orangey flavor. I had a Bacon Blue Burger and sweet potato fries from their gluten free menu. http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/pub-menus/portland/gluten The burger was tasty and they will downsize it from the half pound monstrosity upon request. The fries were soggy like they had been sitting in a warmer for a while, but they had good flavor and I didn’t get sick from the meal. I wouldn’t hesitate to come here again, but I’d ask for fresh fries.

By: Laurie

Laurie — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 00:30:22 +0000

I’m back home visiting family and I’ve been to Deschutes 3 times this week! The pale ale is the first decent beer (other than New Grist…which is pretty light) I’ve had since having to go GF. They put a little band on the bottom of the glass, and that reassured me that I was drinking the correct beer.. the taste is so good I wouldn’t be able to tell without the band. I’ve had the elk burger and the grilled cheese…twice. The grilled cheese is awesome!!! The bread is incredible!! It’s thick and spongy, kind of like a great biscuit. I’ve had the fries as well and haven’t had any reaction. I will never get tired of going in to this place and ordering a beer and burger just like anybody else. :)

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 11 May 2011 18:05:23 +0000

I had a gluten-free “Northwest Pale Ale” on my first visit to Deschutes on Sunday. It was the first gluten-free beer I’ve had that tasted like the beer I remember drinking before my GF days. It was very very good. I wish they’d bottle it and send me a case.

By: LT

LT — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:32:04 +0000

I’ve been a couple times to the Pearl location and would have to rate the food as mediocre. I was pleasantly surprised with the beer (I think it was ESB), the taste was great and honestly I could not tell a difference between that and a non-GF type. I also was craving a burger and was ecstactic that they had a handful of options with a GF buns. While the taste was ok (not too flavorful unfortunately), the bun was more like a couple thin slices of cornbread. The texture and flavor left a lot to be desired. I’m sure I’ll go back, but I would really love a better bun!