Celebrate The Season At Henry’s Tavern

Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, we spend countless hours meal planning and baking. If you yourself aren’t hosting a holiday gathering, chances are you know someone who is. One thing I’m sure we can all agree on this holiday season is how much time goes in to planning the perfect holiday get together.

What if you could take all the guess work out of meal planning, eliminate hours in the kitchen and satisfy everyone at your dining table? Sounds too good to be true, right? Wrong! If you live in Portland, Oregon ( or near one the other five Henry’s Tavern locations) of a stress free dining experience is within reach!

I recently had the opportunity to visit Henry’s Tavern and fell in love with the menu and the tavern’s charm. Since I’m passionate about buildings with unique pasts, I have to tell you a little bit about about the space:

The restaurant pays tribute to the Blitz-Weinhard Brewery, which brewed beer on site for more than 140 years. Henry’s Tavern, occupies what was once the heart of the brewery. The original brewhouse is now the dining room and bar area. The iconic Weinhard Brewery smokestack, is visible from the spacious courtyard, and the lounge and kitchen occupy what was once the malt storage building.

As far as food is concerned, the menu is amazing! Even the pickiest of eaters is sure to find something they’ll love. For starters I recommend any of the seasonal ciders paired with the Gorgonzola Waffle Fries. This appetizer may be the perfect size for sharing, but trust me, you won’t want to share these fries! With so many delicious entrees to choose from, picking one was quite tough. Ultimately I ordered the Protein Power Bowl with grilled chicken and was not disappointed! My friend, Lizzie, ordered the Citrus Grilled Ahi was equally as pleased with her menu selection. Since the portions were so large and we were coveting each other’s orders, we decided to share.

If you’re still in the mood for dessert after finishing the main course, you have to try the Mud Pie Brownie Sundae! Nothing beats a homemade brownie topped with ice cream, caramel sauce, candied walnuts and whipped cream!!