Heavy Plays Cafe - Portland

This place happened to be near my hotel, and I am sure glad I tried it. It is a locally owned business, and the goal seems to be great food and great portions at a really good price. They have been in business for a year now and while it was quiet on the Wednesday night I visited, I really hope that things are busier most of the week, because the food is fantastic! There are seats to dine in, but you order from the front counter and then they bring the food to you. Each dish is freshly prepared to order, and it is well worth the 20-minute wait. I had the pasta with steak, and I can't tell you how flavorful both the pasta and steak were! The portion size was enough to feed 3 people, so I clearly did not eat it all. The bread that came with it was also very good. It was kind of like the Olive Garden bread sticks, but it has a cheesy crust and rich flavor. I really liked it. I tried their Playa Punch, which is a combination of juices mixed with real fruit. It tasted really good and fresh. One of the owners checked in on me while I was eating to see how I liked everything and that is when I learned they had been there for a year. If you like soul food or just great home cooking, you should really try this place. No frills, just really great food served by a very friendly staff.

This place was near my hotel, and I am sure I was glad to try it. it is a local in owned business, and the aim seems to be great food and large portions at a really good price. they have been in business for a year and while it was on Wednesday night I visited, it was quiet, I really hope that the dings are the most of the week more busy because eating is fantastic! there are seats to dip, but they order from the front desk and then they bring the food to them. each dish is freshly prepared to order, and it is worth the 20-minute waiting period. I had the pasta with steak, and I can't tell them how tasteful both the pasta and steak were! the portion size was enough to feed 3 people, so I clearly did not eat it. the brot that came with him was also very good. it was kind of like the olive garden brot stick, but it has a cheesy crust and rich taste. I really liked it. I tried their playa punch, which is a combination of juices mixed with real fruits. it tasted really good and fresh. one of the owners checked me while I was eating to see how I liked everything and that is when I learned that they had been there for a year. if they like seafood or simply great home cooking, they should really try this place. No ruffle, just really great eating served by a very friendly staff.