Address: 1014 Southwest Stark St
Pricing: Moderate ($50 for two)
Phone: (503) 228-3333
Hours: Lunch: Mon.-Fri. 11:30am-3:00pm, Dinner: Mon.-Fri. 6pm-11pm , Sat.-Sun. 5pm-11pm
How To Get There:
Located in downtown Portland, accessible by all train and bus routes which go downtown.
From I-5 North:
1. Take exit 299B on the left for I-405 W toward US-26 W/City Center/Beaverton
2. Merge onto I-405 N
3. Take exit 2B for Everett St toward I-405 N/Seattle
4. Merge onto NW 14th Ave
5. Turn right at NW Everett St
6. Take the 3rd right onto NW 11th Ave
7. Turn left at SW Stark St
From I-5 South:
1. Take exit 302B for I-405 W/US-30 W toward Beaverton/St Helens
2. Merge onto I-405 S/US-30 W
3. Take exit 2A for Couch St toward Burnside St
4. Merge onto NW 15th Ave
5. Turn left at W Burnside St
6. Turn right at SW 11th Ave
7. Take the 1st left onto SW Stark St
Parking:Street parking is available
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Clyde Common: An Innovative Dining Experience
Apr 16, 2010
Despite the name, Clyde Common is anything but mundane. You will be amazed at the innovative yet grounded cuisine. With a large and affordable wine list, delectable dessert menu, and family-style meals, it is the perfect restaurant for couples to large gatherings.
Clyde Common is located in downtown right next door to the Ace Hotel. Its busiest hours are evenings and weekends, but the wait times are never too long since there are two levels of seating and plenty of room at the bar. The large communal tables are the perfect size for business or family get-togethers. However, be prepared to sit next to strangers if you are in a party for two. Don’t worry though, communal seating always makes for a fun dining experience. If you are new to Portland, you might even meet new friends.
The restaurant’s aesthetics closely resemble that of next door’s Ace Hotel who share the same owners. It is an interesting mix of old work aesthetics and culinary delight. For vegetarians, there are plenty of non-meat choices and each is marked so you can see it on the menu. Another flexible feature of their menu is picking whether you want a large or small portion. For larger parties, try to get the most out of your meal by choosing more smaller plates. This option allows you to feel like you’ve tasted the whole menu.
The open kitchen gives you a view of the hardworking cooks. The dining experience is lively and allows you to feel the creative energy of Portland in your meal. While much of the restaurant and wait staff exude a hip, “of the moment” feel, there is little pretention and everyone is greeted with a smile.
The bar makes a smart choice if you are looking for a more informal dining experience or cannot wait for a table. With a long seating area, there is almost always a free chair or two. The bartenders are excellent at both serving traditional drinks and having an expansive wine list by the glass.
With moderate prices and definite Portland style, Clyde Common makes a bid for the best restaurant to take out-of-towners to. If you want to impress your guests and give them a taste of Portland, Clyde Common should do the trick.
HelloPortland Tip: Looking for a good lunch spot? Clyde Common opens at 11:30am and expect a more relaxed atmosphere.
- by William Crane, Portland Reporter for HelloMetro
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William CraneWilliam Crane is an accomplished print and online journalist (http://www.william-crane.com) His work covers a variety of topics including features, local community news, sports, music, and political/social issues.
Graduating from Seattle University with a B.A. in Journalism, William's writing has appeared in a variety of different publications including the Stranger, Capitol Hill Times, the Skanner, Backfire Magazine, and the Internationalist.
