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Andina in Portland is a four star Peruvian restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. Located in the Pearl District area, this restaurant is mildly expensive. It's known for its tapas. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an elegant atmosphere. This restaurant features a full bar. This place is good for groups.
A piazza-like layout brings the warmth of the open kitchen into the earth-toned dining room, its terra-cotta walls bedecked with vivid, indigenous art. A wall of windows provides prime people-watching, while a...
citysearch.com - expert review - 07/07/2006
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I don't usually drink hard liquor but the sexy woman cocktail is the most...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it's been a few months now since we, my amazing girlfriend and I dined at Andina's, however the experience still stands out strongly in our memories... it was the night of the Kanye West concert and…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I haven't written a review for Andina yet. We've been there on two occasions, both were spectacular. The first was with a group of business associates, some of them may have had a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Cocktails - Good and creative Wine List - Average.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good food. Ordered:
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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This place has been hit and miss for me. Twice I've had terrible experiences...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I don't know if anyone else saw the No Reservations from Spain but apparently the head chef for Andina used to be a cook at Arzak the 3-Star (!) Michelin Restaurant in Spain that Anthony Bordain…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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I love this place. The cocktails are awesome, especially the habanero mango...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I just returned from a first-anniversary trip to Portland -- a trip that was heavily focused on dining and drinking (beer). I'm one of those foodie types who vets every restaurant for…
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best restaurants in the Pearl district. Great service, great food, great atmosphere. Oh yeah, and great (strong) drinks. I've tried about half of the cocktails here, and can't wait to go…
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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One of my favorite places in Portland - AUTHENTIC Peruvian - from the Pisco...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Andina is my favorite restaurant I've tried in Portland. It is so good! I'm pretty sure they make the best mojito in town, too. As for the food, I could go on and on... I love that I've been there a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with a friend whose parents were treating us, and I was a little worried that they wouldn't be able to cater to my affliction (celiac disease-- no gluten/wheat/rye/barley). Lo and behold,…
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tapas are a tricky species. They can either be carefully composed flavor bombs or small plates of crappy tasting food. Things tend to get scary when a restaurant decides to fuse something other than…
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic, highly recommended. Had 5 tapas for dinner, mostly the small plates, total bill under $50 (drinks were comped for slow, slow delivery). Food was excellent, atmosphere was fun (though…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I only had a drink... but I will definitely be back! The service was outstanding... very eager to share the history of Andina's. The drink I had was unbelievable! Habanero infused vodka mixed with…
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I go here a couple times a year when i feel like droppin $30 for dinner. I've never been blown away by the Entrees here, but the tapas and the ceviche are all incredible.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it! Excellent service, atmosphere and the food was yummy!!! I will be back when I visit Portland again!
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
EAT HERE! My friends and I wound up eating here by accident. I was so impressed with the restaurant, our server, the wine list and the food. We spent three hours and several hundred dollars. The…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mojitos, sangria, and caipirinhas are all great. I have tried a decent amount of the menu at this point and my favorite is still the yucca.
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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I enjoy the wonderful mix of flavors and textures of the food. Every dish I...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe 3.5 stars if I had the option. Peruvian cuisine - another great addition to the Pearl District. This is definitely the place to be these days for good food and drinks. The set-up of Andina is…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My second time here was as good as the first so I have to add to the raves. First, it is the only Peruvian cuisine restaurant I have been to and not something widely available in America so it is a…
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Residents of Portland have it good. After spending the long weekend in this tasty city, I come back to LA longing for a comparable dining experience. Andina has such inventive, creative, and delicious…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved it! Got a cute little nook that faced the bar which made for effortless peoplewatching and snickering. The food was so, so, so good! Try the chicken with peppers - it's effing delicious! The…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been eating at Andina for a few years now, one of my co-workers turned me on to the place... I went for dinner twice, but then realized the real way is just tapas in the bar. The dining room is…
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know this place is revered, and I will be a dissenting voice, but I didn't love it. The good stuff were the mojitos, the beef heart kabobs, and the tuna loin. All were delicious and set the tone…
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with my (older) mom - it was probably a bit too loud for her, but we really enjoyed our dinner. Our server was very kind, and seemed to realize that when someone is over 80, she may have…
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here three times now and every single time has been an extraordinary experience of incredible food and wine. It's incredibly pricey, but it's well worth it. If one is an adventurous eater, I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food at a high price. I had the "Lomo Saltado", a traditional Peruvian dish of steak, grilled vegetables, and potatoes, which was filling but unexciting. Hoping for something more, considering…
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing missing was the live llama. Loved the food, atmosphere, the hostess (who entertained us with tales of Peru) the Malbec and most of all, the company.
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food and the drinks are just simply amazing. We came in for a dinner that some acquaintances are hosting. The place was packed at that peak time of dinner. We managed to find them downstairs with…
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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a totally novel idea of novo-Peruvian tapas in 3 different sizes: there are...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
According to Dictionary.com, the word tapas means: --The conditioning of the body through the proper kinds and amounts of diet, rest, bodily training, meditation, etc., to bring it to the greatest…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two words: Happy Hour. My fave is the Sexy Woman, a passionfruit and habanero martini served with a sugar rim and a floating cilantro leaf. It is spicy and sweet and complex and you will feel…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First, a sincere thank you to all the Yeeps that went before me. Your suggestions about dishes and drinks to order made for a fantastic experience. I've actually been to Andina twice this week.…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The drink list is incredibly inventive. And if you are into sweet, refreshingly fruity drinks (i perfer tart or salty.. read dirty martinis) they are excellent. The food was very good as well and…
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful food, but the lunch service was a bit sub-par. On a whim today, I tried Andina for lunch with a colleague. We chose to simply order four small plates of tapas, but before describing them, the…
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my fave places to eat when I go to Portland. The drinks are amazing- I recommend the tutoro (possible misspelling there!) which is like a mojito with cucumber added. TASTY! They serve…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like road trips. I love to drive but when I have to go from point A to point B I am on a mission. .. no unnecessary stops. . .rest stops are for pusses. When I heard about that bat-shit astronaut…
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very good service and ambiance but the food was spendy for mediocre taste. Cocktails were interesting.
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We sat next to the fireplace while waiting for our reserved table... god was it nice to finally be somewhere warm in this town! We were brought bread with 3 dipping sauces along our Sacsayhuaman…
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Andina is a MUST-GO!!!! Amazing! Bravo! Standing ovation!! This peruvian hotspot is one of the best restaurants that I have ever been to! Outstanding dishes, wonderful ambience and in the heart of…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dammit! Candice S beat me to the punch!! http://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=DtZvv0jwG2Op2ZDTCoq8Tg We were on business in Oregon and made this our dinner selection thanks to her local friends…
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have not had dinner here, but have sat in the bar for drinks and tapas on numerous occassions. Still Andina is one of my favorites (if not THE favorite) in Portland. They have THE BEST cocktail…
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd really give this place three and a half stars, because it was pretty good, but for the price, it didn't blow me away. It's awesome that they have a veg menu and we tried quite a few things on it.…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While it will never taste quite as good as the food I enjoyed in Peru, it comes pretty close and excels in many areas. I've been here a few times with different people each time and it has never…
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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Read mixed reviews. Asked a friend and Andina was recommended. Firstly, the environment and atmosphere are comfortable and inviting - even with the all the tables crammed in there. The interior design is...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Never had Peruvian food until ANDINA and loved every bite here!
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*updated* I'm from Peru and I have got to say this is the only restaurant in town that does Peruvian cuisine justice.
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fantastic dinner. Peruvian cuisine has won me over! The food! The food! Started with some oysters on the half shell with some perfect toppings on the side. Next was octopus in endives and I have to…
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
what a great place to eat. super chilled and the food was awesome. i highly recommend this place. this is a simple review, there really doesnt need to be anything else said.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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For as much hype as this place gets it's not really worth it based on my experience here a week ago. We made a reservation 2 days prior and they even called to confirm. Upon arrival the front desk said our...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good for people watching. Bad for talking (the band was hella loud).
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Stephen Crane's "In the Desert:" In the desert
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE! This has to be my all time favorite restaurant ever. I have been here 1/2 dozen times and eaten almost everything on the menu (I skipped out on the cow heart that Melinda mentioned)…
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had lunch here on a Saturday. Food was great and came out quickly. Service a bit on the slow side, though.
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Caipirinha = a spicy kick-in-the-pants for a cocktail. I'm not sure what type of liquor "cachaca" is, but it had my eyes tearing up considerably. The Conchas del senor had a tantalizing…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A little taste of Peru right here in P-Town. I give Andina four stars. Andina is one of the best in Portland, and loads of fun. Best of all, the food (and drinks) are not your usual…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We needed to find a place to eat on a Sunday night around 9:45 pm. I thought we'd be doomed to a fast food meal or worse (Denny's?) but then found out that Andina's bar area serves tapas until 11pm.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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Went to Andina for the first time for our anniversary dinner. Will not return. Waited for 15 minutes with a reservation which is a big no, no in my book. Service was detached (that is the most polite way of...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having only been in Portland for about 4 months and being a foodie is TOTALLY overwhelming at times! Out of all my experiences so far, some have been a bit disappointing, some have been really good,…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Andina. I heart Andina's bar even more. Say it with me people: acaipirinha! ACAI-PIRRRRRINHA! It's fun, yes? And oh so very, very tasty. (And no, I'm not misspelling caipirinha - Andina…
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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I went to Andina last night, (Saturday), and had the most fantastic dinner. The lovely welcoming hostesses (who were all beautiful, I might add) seated us promptly and professionally. The service was divine,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We just moved to the Pearl District and Andina has quickly become one of our favorite spots for drinks, dinner or both. Live Peruvian music adds to the atmosphere already created by a generally packed…
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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Myself and 5 other friends ate at Andina a couple weeks ago. Our reservation was for 8:00pm and when we arrived our coats were taken and we were seated. We ordered appetizers, main courses, and dessert, and...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for an event - and it was quite excellent. I will start with the fact that the staff is excellent here - professional, friendly, and on top of things. I had luckily taken a look at the…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of Portland's great spots. The bar area is the place to sit, you will be entertained by some festive music and find several comfortable places to sit. Whether you prefer the bar where you can…
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is def one of my fave places in portland. it's great to go here with a few friends, order lots of small plates and get to taste everything. the tapas are excellent and come in small, medium…
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite restaurants. Period. Excellent service, amazing food, and a gluten free menu. Try the seared ahi, for sure. I know there are a lot of things on the menu that I'm missing out on…
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2007
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Andina is a perfect bend of the Peruvian food my mother made and the...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Me gusta... Me gusta MUCHO. I was in Portland on a business trip. Andina was recommended by the doormen at my hotel. It's rare that there are so many options: beverage, main courses, tapas, dessert...…
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST HAPPY HOUR EVER!!!!! Seriously...I dream of this place at least once a week. The bar is where its at. Don't get me wrong...dinner here rocks (great lamb), but its much more casual in the bar and…
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Their Happy Hour is best enjoyed near the fireplace, with a mixed drink. It's no lie: $5 mixed drinks of fine quality, and all the $1 oysters you can slurp down. As with all things Andina, the…
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my top 13 places to DRINK in Portland! I hardly ever sit in the "dining" room area..it's not that fun. I prefer to sit on the bar side where the live Peruvian music plays every…
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I met a friend for dinner last night, except that we had no idea where to go. We first attempted to go to Park Kitchen, but they had stopped serving a little after nine. We wandered around the Pearl a…
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a treat this place is! A friend and I stopped in for a late tapas dinner and everything we had was delicious. I was a little concerned when I learned my friend was vegetarian but they had plenty…
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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I dined here last Saturday evening along with four others. We had an 8:00 reservation and were seated promptly. The restaurant is attractive with a lovely ambiance. Unfortunately, it is so loud, you can hardly...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had trouble deciding how many stars and let me tell you why. We arrived at Andina just in time for happy hour, it was a great surprise to us. We were seated in the bar area and were unaware of what…
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So tonight, my girl Laura N and I decided to roll in the Pearl. (See, don't I sound like a Portland local already, hehehe). Anyhoo, we had just dined at bluehour and since it was only 9ish, we decided…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Sangria and "Twinkies" are an after work HH pleasure. It's certainly not the best watering hole in the Pearl, but the atmosphere is funky and you've gotta love 'em for trying. I'd like to see more…
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FUN ANDEAN FOOD FACTS: The ancient people of the Andes have been perfecting cooking techniques for over 6,000 years and today Peruvian food has 468 different registered typical dishes.
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
3rd time to Andina and 1st time as a yelper, so I had to make sure I tried as many tapas possible to pass a better judgement. God, yelp is killing me! Between the two of us this all we could try, all…
yelp.com - user review - 11/01/2007
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You will definetly want to make reservations for this trendy restaruant. I went on a Monday night and it was quite busy. The atomsphere was fun and vibrant, and the service was great. The food was excellent,...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: Cons: Ceviche! So good. Had to wait 20min after our res. time
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Three reasons why YOU should go to Andina: 1. Scrumptious Peruvian tapas (@ an exception price during HappyHour!)
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Portland twice now, and have been to Andina both times. I cannot imagine I will ever visit Portland again without eating at Andina. I say this realizing Portland has a lot else to offer…
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my wife to Andina for our anniversary and this truly was a treat! We had an assortment of small plates/appetizers as our meal--this included grilled asparagus, yuca relleno, chicken satay,…
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only thing that stopped me from giving a 5 on 5 was the tiny space they have...not that they can do much about it! Fantastic ambience, great set of people serving you and the music...aha!...just adds…
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If three stars is "average," then this place deserves 3.5, but I'm on vacation and feeling a bit generous so I'll round up. This is certainly a bustling trendy restaurant... a place to see and be…
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love food and I definitely love ceviche like any proper foodie should. Being a San Francisco girl I was not prepared for foodgasm in Portland because I'm loyal and proud of the fine Peruvian…
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my my my! I don't think I have time to write all of the great things about Andina. My husband and I went on a recommendation from friends while visiting Portland and had an absolutely amazing…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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A friend recommended Andina to us and I am so glad she did. We brought some friends from out of town and we were all very impressed. The food was excellent. We started off with some wonderful tapas (stuffed...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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One of Portland's great spots. The bar area is the place to sit, you will be entertained by some festive music and find several comfortable places to sit. Whether you prefer the bar where you can watch the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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We were in town from Atlanta on the last leg of our wedding/vacation tour of Oregon. We stayed at the Embassy Suites downtown which was really nice. The hotel made the reservation for us and I am glad they...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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A couple of my friends invited me out to Andinas on Friday night, it was my first time there. We started off by ordering several tapas mine being the Chicarron de Pollo which had no flavor at all, so I figured...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Andinas has a lot of great things going on. The minute I saw the menu I was sucked in. It speaks to the type of food I am attracted to and like to cook myself - light, flavorful, with broad use of…
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there on a recommendation from a friend and was not disappointed. We had the smoked trout causa, the stuffed shrimp salad, the lomo saltado, and the grilled scallop with fried onions. I'm a little…
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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I was looking for an excellent romantic restaurant to go on a long-deserved night out with my boyfriend. I had heard great things about the food at Andina and City Search rating gave it 4 1/2 stars in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked this place. I've never had Peruvian food, so I'm not sure how authentic this is, but the tapas plates let you get a wide variety and try everything. The drink menu is top notch and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
