Higgins Restaurant
1239 SW Broadway, Portland, OR
restaurant
based on 1 reading
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- 2/5 · Mild backgroundcrowd 4/5Sun 19:005/3/2026
Guessed from reviews
3/5 · Raised voice required · guessconfidence: mediumOne source explicitly states "The noise level, that's what ruined my overall experience. Too loud! I couldn't hear people sitting at the same table with me," while another describes it as a "Lovely quiet restaurant," creating conflicting signals that point to a raised-voice environment rather than clearly loud or clearly quiet.
“Definitely indulge yourself by dining at Higgins! ... A founding light among Portland’s farm to table elite, still going strong! ... Small menu, which always speaks of quality to me. Fresh and unique ingredients. I really liked my food! The service was really good as well. The no…”
“Curious to how quiet or loud this venue is? Based on sound level measurements taken by users of the SoundPrint app”
“Great job, Team Higgins 😍 ... This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more. ... Lovely quiet r…”
“Amazing restaurant in Downtown Portland! The food was Subaru with professional service and an excellent wine list. Josh, the wine steward, was so knowledgeable and paired the wines perfectly with our meal. I will make a point to visit every time I’m in the area.”
“this place is incredible. It’s been around for a long time and the experience shows. The staff were friendly and on top of everything despite every table taken. The Cioppino was the best I’ve ever had, the beets & sprouts were delightful, and the filet was cooked ti perfection…”
“This place had great service, possibly the best I've ever had! The waiter staff, bartender, people from the kitchen, all just kind and seemed happy to be helping us. The food was good, I had the Pasta with Lemon Cauliflower Creme sauce. It was delicious! My friend had a plate w…”
“What a great restaurant; a Portland staple! We had our Valentine's dinner here this year and it was perfect. Great wine and a reasonable price, professional service, and delicious food!”
“This place is def a fancy stop for someone like me - good for a big celebratory dinner, but too expensive for everyday dining. The host was a delight and knew the extensive and complicated specials well. The food was stunningly beautiful on the plate and was a well balanced taste…”
Inferred from public reviews and articles on 5/26/2026. Real reader submissions take priority — add your own above to refine this.