JORY Restaurant at The Allison Inn & Spa

Review summary

1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   Portland1 review

   1.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   The server, Jeremy (hair pulled back in a ponytail), was less than pleasant. He barely acknowledged our table and when he took our order, I was very specific about my dietary restrictions (vegetarian and anaphylactic to peanuts and treenuts), my friend was helping me explain what I wanted to order from the menu. He “shushed” her and said “one at a time”. When the food came out and I asked if it was guaranteed that there were no nuts and no meats and he replied yes. I dug into my food (pasta) and there was chicken covered in pesto. Since he never came to check on us, I had to flag him down to inform him. No apologies, just grabbed the food and walked away. The manager then delivered my food and said he apologized that there was meat, but the dish was nut free. The manager stared at my awkwardly for a long time, then walked away. The food was alright, but after that scare of fearing the worse, I had little appetite. The bill came and no gesture of acknowledging the mistake, nor lack of service. Very different from my experience before and the root cause of it was the server, Jeremy. What could have been a lovely experience, was so memorable in a bad way that I felt the need to write this review. Not that my actions matter in Jory’s ultimate bottom line, but I will not be eating there again.
   

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   Dillon

   Portland1 review

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Incredible service, delicious wine pairings, amazing food.
   

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   Debi

   Portland5 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 3, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   The service was a little bit slow. For a place that nice there should’ve been a steak, a chicken and a seafood option which there was the salmon, but we think the menu is too small and we didn’t want to do the course meals because that would be too much food. Cauliflower soup with excellent but the service was very slow.
   

   JORY Restaurant at The Allison Inn & SpaResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you for sharing your experience, Debi! We apologize for the slow service during your visit and will continue working on improving our speed. Our culinary team uses only the highest-quality, locally sourced ingredients from our community partners, paired with fresh seasonal offerings grown in our onsite garden. This allows us to feature new dishes on our menu more often. We hope you’ll give us another try!
   

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   Steven

   Unspecified1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great brunch dining experience with great service. Beautiful setting and views. Food and drinks were all very good. One of the dishes was slightly delayed coming out so they provided pastry on the house to hold me over for the short time the food wasn't there.
   

   JORY Restaurant at The Allison Inn & SpaResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you so much for your kind review! We apologize for the slight delay with one of your dishes, but we’re glad our team was able to make it right with a little treat. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience!
   

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   Megan

   Seattle1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fantastic experience all around. Would return!!!!!
   

   JORY Restaurant at The Allison Inn & SpaResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you so much, Megan! We hope to wow you again soon!
   

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6. OT

   OpenTable Diner VIP

   Pittsburgh6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was an exceptional culinary experience. Yes, it as expensive, decadent and over the top, but we LOVED it!
   

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   Victoria VIP

   Portland23 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   If you’re a foodie, Jory is an experience you won’t want to miss. Every detail is thoughtfully curated, down to the silverware, which is matched to the temperature of each dish. I especially appreciated the wine sommelier’s approach—informative without being overly formal. We chose the five-course meal with wine pairings, and the food truly stole the show. Each dish was beautifully plated, like a work of art. That said, if you're a picky eater or have the palate of a toddler, this might not be the place for you!
   

   JORY Restaurant at The Allison Inn & SpaResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled that you had such a memorable dining experience at JORY and that the special touches we introduced this year with our new dinner tasting menu resonated with you. Our culinary team has been working passionately on this new experience for over a year, and it brings so much joy to our whole team when we receive feedback like yours. Thank you again for taking the time to share your thoughts. We look forward to welcoming you back soon for another exceptional meal!
   

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   Lisa VIP

   Caribbean6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Service impeccable and remodel is lovely. Needed to have fire place on thou.
   

   JORY Restaurant at The Allison Inn & SpaResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you so much for sharing your feedback, Lisa! We’re sorry the fireplace wasn’t on during your visit. Please know for next time that you're always welcome to request it from one of our team members, and we'd be happy to turn it on. We hope to welcome you back soon!
   

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   James

   Portland1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   outstanding wait-staff and the wagyu steak & egg-- Benedict also
   

   JORY Restaurant at The Allison Inn & SpaResponded 4 days ago

   Thank you so much, James! We couldn’t agree more—our employees truly take the experience to another level. We're glad you enjoyed the wonderful brunch selection as well! We look forward to your next visit—we appreciate you!
   

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    Shannon

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Um, I lived for over 25 years in Newberg, saw The Allison/Jory built, and have enjoyed their restaurant over the years by ordering from the entree menu. They have changed their game. Apparently, the chef got a brand new kitchen in January 2025 and their tasting menu is Pacific Northwest-themed. My wife and I enjoyed our own selections from each of four courses so we could try most of everything. My wife is a total foodie. To put it shortly, the tastes were exquisite and presentations were works of art. Out of the menu selections, we liked best: Ocean Experience, Black Cod, and Venison Loin. They were able to work with our gluten free, dairy free, and non-alcoholic preferences. Even though we didn't select the more expensive menu options, the waiter still treated us like valued guests. (To be fair, this is still an expensive restaurant which would beyond the reach of many people, but the value of the experience makes it worth what you spend, if you can swing it.) Because of the world we live in, it is important to mention that we are a lesbian couple and no service staff batted an eye at that. Queer safe venue. Overall, I was positively stunned by the elevation of the Jory experience and would love to visit again for really special occasions. We agreed that Michelin should be on their doorstep as soon as they can. Well done!
    

    JORY Restaurant at The Allison Inn & SpaResponded 4 days ago

    Shannon, we are overwhelmed with joy reading your review! Thank you so much. We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife had such a memorable experience at JORY and that our newly elevated tasting menu made an impact. It has been a passion project for our culinary team over the past year, and to see it resonate with guests like you is truly a dream come true. Your words mean a great deal to us, and we’re incredibly grateful for your support and thoughtful feedback. We’ll continue to strive for excellence in every aspect of our service, and we look forward to welcoming you back for many more special occasions. Thank you for your kind endorsement—it truly brightened our day!
    

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