Was pretty good food when I went this Monday. The service was a bit under but the food was not very greasy and affordable.
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Barry T.
We went to Shari's knowing that it is three star food. What we weren't expecting was the one star service. It was a long wait to order, a long wait for the food, and even after discussing the wait with the manager we had to wait for our bill after all the dishes had been cleared. My country fried steak was luke warm and my son's waffle undercooked. The famous pies? Meh.
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Mark S.
It's Shari's. You eat at one you've pretty much eaten at them all, kind-of-like Denny's and McMenamins. It's standard food that I only eat during breakfast only because I like a beer with my lunch and dinner... and I'd feel awkward drinking a beer at Shari's or Denny's. Shari's, I need to visit you more often for breakfast. Quick & friendly service!
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Rose E.
For some reason I used to perceive Shari's to be a divey type of place. Maybe it's changed, or maybe I only recently started paying attention, or maybe it's this particular location. I used to go to shari's for late night eats because they were the only place open after the bar closed, but I'm not a night owl (or barfly) anymore, so now I usually go for late breakfast. My experience at this location has always been very good service and high-quality food. Typically I don't mind paying more to eat somewhere that is clean and well maintained. This is why I'm always surprised when I go here. Tables are cleaned promptly, seating is always quick, food and service are consistently good. Other than that, it's a typical chain diner.
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Brian C.
The food is good and the staff are usually very friendly and reliable. There are off days but this usually has to do with how busy days are. I always take my family out to this location when they visit and have yet to be disappointed.
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Ange B.
It's nothing special but every time my daughter and I go we are always blessed to have the same server and she always remembers us and we receive great service from her. It's to the point that she knows the kid wants her "usual". It's kinda sweet. 3 stars for the food, but one extra for the service we always receive.
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Tara F.
It's very rare that we go Shari's but we've been to this location twice and both visits were less than stellar. We ordered eggs benedict and a pastrami burger with pretzel bun. The waitress upsold me to a benedict with bacon and tomato that was not on the menu. Sounded good so I agreed. I ended up not getting the upsold plate and was handed the classic benedict. I would have been totally fine with this had it not been cold. My husband ordered the pastrami burger only to be told AFTER serving it that they were out of pastrami. Oh, and also cold.
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Lorraine H.
Fun for a night adventure when you're hungry but don't want fast food. Pies are ok, super sugary and over processed. Got the strawberry pie one night and it was so congealed you could hardly see the strawberry. Oh and they only give like 6 fries with their burgers... I'll be back though, maybe just ask for more fries.
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Donna S.
It has been years since we've been to this Shari's and it'll be never again. The service was horrible, as was most of the meal. Shredded carrots in the salad looked to have been sitting out, lettuce was shriveled, blue cheese dressing had absolutely no flavor and the soup resembled paste. The ham sandwich was dry and mustard would have helped but the server never once came back after delivering the meals and we finally went to the cash resister to pay, without the bill, because she never came back with it. Would never go back.
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JD F.
So Shari's has been running a LOT of radio ads for their "Friday Prime Rib Special" lately. But nothing on their website or on line menus mentions WHAT is so special about this special. I hate it when on line menus (and the paper menus they allow you to take home) do not show prices....it is so easy to change prices, it's a red flag. It is MY JOB to explain these details, good and bad. This review is the Garden Home Shari's but I suspect it applies largely to the entire chain. And I'll add another star IF they put prices on their on line and to go menus. No, it is not a "special" price, or a BOGO, or a coupon, or a large cut for the price of a small or some extra appetizer or side. What makes THIS Shari's "special" is that they only do Prime Rib on Friday. What it should be called is "Shari's Friday wine by the bottle special". That's ok with me even if a little misleading. Friday's from 4 pm till close, IF you order one of the three Prime Rib "specials" you can buy: Thorney Rose California Cabernet (regular $ 18), Houge Washington Merlot (reg. $ 17), Sycamore White Zinfandel ($ 16), or Chardonnay ($17) at half price. Apparently the per glass prices are not so discounted...but I failed to ask. There are three Prime Rib choices: Herbal rubbed ($ 10.99), Blackened ($ 11.49) or Blackened with Cajun shrimp ($ 11.99). Each is offered: "extra shrimp" (additional $ 3.99 I THINK...price not on paper menu). Now I've been tricked before about "shrimp" before so I ask Corine, "The Blackened with Cajun shrimp is how big? 10 oz, 12oz?" Corine is cheerful, attentive and a sweetie pie, fast and efficient BUT she was wrong on two counts. She should know my cut was no way more than 8 oz and there were 10 medium shrimp included and sufficient NOT to order the "extra" version they seem to be pushing. When the Sommelier arrived with my $ 8.50 bottle of Houge Merlot, hoguecellars.com/index.p… he failed to display the label per vin etiquette. I did, however follow MY part and not so discretely sniff the Boone's Farm style twist off metal bottle cap. I think they don't teach all of the wine rituals at Shari's Sommelier School. The cook (I was a short order cook many moons past) and he did his best with a non prime cut. Still it was tasty, sufficient size, but had a bit too much waste. It was NOT freshly cut from a full rib or else possibly finished to Medium rare on the grill. And I may be too picky but I dislike a baked tater served WITH aluminum foil ! By the way, you can have potato OR salad but BOTH is extra. The full bottle makes this much less annoying. Service was good, chow acceptable, price was decent and I gave the last third of the bottle to a woman taking her wheelchair bound elderly father to Shari's for dinner....tugged at my heartstrings 'cause I just went thru the same thing with my father. Still, it was interesting because this (next to Lamb's Thriftway) Shari's is near my home and I've probably driven past it a few thousand times and this was the first time I've ever eaten there. Edited to add: So $ 11.99 & $ 8.50 worked out to a very reasonable lightly buzzed $ 20.50 plus tip (including a little something for the unappreciated cook that has a giant menu to master). Maybe they should promote: "Free Prime Rib with purchase of $ 21 bottle of wine" Over all... good deal, clean, HUGE menu, and staff did not have a chip on their shoulder. Now about the Muzak...... Any questions?
We love coming here! The people are fantastic and we always get great service! My husband and I come to reconnect in the mornings or over lunch as we live a mile down the street and Michael was one of the FANTASTIC servers! I like the pie (Lemon cheesecake) and you have GOT to try their cranberry chicken sandwich trio! Its my fave! Half sandwich, salad and a piece of pie. :D
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john P.
Wondered why I was the only customer there at 5:30 AM. Tried a 'Honored Citizen" breakfast : one egg, a lone sausage link, toast, lots of hash browns, and a mini-carafe of industrial grade coffee. Nothing was bad, but nothing was good. $10 with tip. Must have cost even more for "Dishonored Citizens". I'll be glad when our kitchen remodel is over and I can cook my own breakfast.
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Jonathan G.
cuban sandwich and loaded baked potato soup yes please.. must try service is good prices are fair and they are open 24 hrs even on holidays
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Christine D.
Shari's has now changed the age to 60 for their senior menu. FYI
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John W.
I can say that this is one of the best American restaurants I have been to which is 24 Hrs.
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Dayna W.
GROSS! Im not one to generally complain about food at a restaurant, as I had worked in the food business for some time...BUT!, The last 3 times I went here I either had to send it back cause it was raw, or just didn't eat it because the server never came back to the table... Not even to drop off the bill, we had to get up and ask for it. Oh and did I mention that at no point did they comp anything and in the conversation with the MANAGER he said that its a new cook and hopefully well enjoy our meal next time...I informed him we would never return and have stuck with it! DO NOT GO HERE! YOU WILL REGRET IT!
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Roman S.
o, where are underage kids supposed to go at 2am to fulfill their hunger? *ding ding* shari's (24 hours/7 days) back in highschool i frequented this location quite frequently as there was no other options. that's the thing with shari's - if you have a choice don't eat here - unless you enjoy the overpriced mediocre food that dennys/ihop/shari's are known for (breakfast, burgers, steaks, appetizers - their menu is quite big and comprehensive) the food here is not bad but not something I would ever choose to provided there are alternatives available. now - once you turn 21 and have more options available there's no reason to go here. side note: i went to a birthday dinner here - not recommended.
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T T.
This review is for the Shari's restaurant at 9730 N. Whitaker Rd. We weren't able to fly standby on a Sunday night and ended up staying at the Days Inn up the street. Shari's was open at 11pm Sunday night, so we gave it a try. I was very pleasantly surprised. The place was clean and we were seated immediately. The waitstaff is friendly and fast. My boy ordered the fried shrimp basket and I got Shari's Griddle. My bacon was smoky, the pancakes were slamming, but my scrambled eggs seemed microwaved. The shrimp seemed fresh and were well-cooked. The oreo pie seemed a little old. Overall, this place totally exceeded my expectations given its dumpy surroundings.
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Rosemary P.
The only good thing I've ever had here is the potato soup...I only end up going back when there is no option. I don't know if it's just this location, but the service is always slow and the food is always dissapointing.
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Mark S.
Not too bad for the food and the service is ok. Normally go here for breakfast every couple of weeks. Bad thing is they don't make the potato soup till like 10:30am. You would think that a place that is open 24 hours, server's breakfast, lunch and dinner round the clock would serve the soup too. They have mostly booths there that feel a little more private when you are having conversations.
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Samuel C.
I like this place. Do not go here expecting a unique fine dining experience with local produce brimming off the menu This is an IHOP/Denny's type place. They're open 24 hours, which is a godsend in close-early Portland. Also excellent if you're stoned and/or drunk with a craving for some good solid American diner food. The menu is huge. They offer everything from shrimp baskets to breakfast to hamburgers to salmon. (I don't suggest trying to order something 'gourmet' on the menu -- this place is a 24-hour coffee/diner type place, so don't push it.) If you order what the restaurant is really for -- that is, breakfast, hamburgers, etc. -- then you probably won't be disappointed. I would avoid eggs benedict, seafood, 'healthy' options and whatnot. Order what the place does well. Service is brisk and they leave you alone, the portions are large, and everything you order is what you expect it to be. They make good omelettes, burgers, and a nice breakfast sample platter. It's never crowded at night and it's a comfortable place to wind down after whatever you've been up to that night.
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Address :7451 SW Garden Home Rd
Portland, OR, 97223
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : No Waiter Service : Yes Caters : Yes
Jane C.
Was pretty good food when I went this Monday. The service was a bit under but the food was not very greasy and affordable.
(3)Barry T.
We went to Shari's knowing that it is three star food. What we weren't expecting was the one star service. It was a long wait to order, a long wait for the food, and even after discussing the wait with the manager we had to wait for our bill after all the dishes had been cleared. My country fried steak was luke warm and my son's waffle undercooked. The famous pies? Meh.
(1)Mark S.
It's Shari's. You eat at one you've pretty much eaten at them all, kind-of-like Denny's and McMenamins. It's standard food that I only eat during breakfast only because I like a beer with my lunch and dinner... and I'd feel awkward drinking a beer at Shari's or Denny's. Shari's, I need to visit you more often for breakfast. Quick & friendly service!
(4)Rose E.
For some reason I used to perceive Shari's to be a divey type of place. Maybe it's changed, or maybe I only recently started paying attention, or maybe it's this particular location. I used to go to shari's for late night eats because they were the only place open after the bar closed, but I'm not a night owl (or barfly) anymore, so now I usually go for late breakfast. My experience at this location has always been very good service and high-quality food. Typically I don't mind paying more to eat somewhere that is clean and well maintained. This is why I'm always surprised when I go here. Tables are cleaned promptly, seating is always quick, food and service are consistently good. Other than that, it's a typical chain diner.
(4)Brian C.
The food is good and the staff are usually very friendly and reliable. There are off days but this usually has to do with how busy days are. I always take my family out to this location when they visit and have yet to be disappointed.
(4)Ange B.
It's nothing special but every time my daughter and I go we are always blessed to have the same server and she always remembers us and we receive great service from her. It's to the point that she knows the kid wants her "usual". It's kinda sweet. 3 stars for the food, but one extra for the service we always receive.
(4)Tara F.
It's very rare that we go Shari's but we've been to this location twice and both visits were less than stellar. We ordered eggs benedict and a pastrami burger with pretzel bun. The waitress upsold me to a benedict with bacon and tomato that was not on the menu. Sounded good so I agreed. I ended up not getting the upsold plate and was handed the classic benedict. I would have been totally fine with this had it not been cold. My husband ordered the pastrami burger only to be told AFTER serving it that they were out of pastrami. Oh, and also cold.
(1)Lorraine H.
Fun for a night adventure when you're hungry but don't want fast food. Pies are ok, super sugary and over processed. Got the strawberry pie one night and it was so congealed you could hardly see the strawberry. Oh and they only give like 6 fries with their burgers... I'll be back though, maybe just ask for more fries.
(2)Donna S.
It has been years since we've been to this Shari's and it'll be never again. The service was horrible, as was most of the meal. Shredded carrots in the salad looked to have been sitting out, lettuce was shriveled, blue cheese dressing had absolutely no flavor and the soup resembled paste. The ham sandwich was dry and mustard would have helped but the server never once came back after delivering the meals and we finally went to the cash resister to pay, without the bill, because she never came back with it. Would never go back.
(1)JD F.
So Shari's has been running a LOT of radio ads for their "Friday Prime Rib Special" lately. But nothing on their website or on line menus mentions WHAT is so special about this special. I hate it when on line menus (and the paper menus they allow you to take home) do not show prices....it is so easy to change prices, it's a red flag. It is MY JOB to explain these details, good and bad. This review is the Garden Home Shari's but I suspect it applies largely to the entire chain. And I'll add another star IF they put prices on their on line and to go menus. No, it is not a "special" price, or a BOGO, or a coupon, or a large cut for the price of a small or some extra appetizer or side. What makes THIS Shari's "special" is that they only do Prime Rib on Friday. What it should be called is "Shari's Friday wine by the bottle special". That's ok with me even if a little misleading. Friday's from 4 pm till close, IF you order one of the three Prime Rib "specials" you can buy: Thorney Rose California Cabernet (regular $ 18), Houge Washington Merlot (reg. $ 17), Sycamore White Zinfandel ($ 16), or Chardonnay ($17) at half price. Apparently the per glass prices are not so discounted...but I failed to ask. There are three Prime Rib choices: Herbal rubbed ($ 10.99), Blackened ($ 11.49) or Blackened with Cajun shrimp ($ 11.99). Each is offered: "extra shrimp" (additional $ 3.99 I THINK...price not on paper menu). Now I've been tricked before about "shrimp" before so I ask Corine, "The Blackened with Cajun shrimp is how big? 10 oz, 12oz?" Corine is cheerful, attentive and a sweetie pie, fast and efficient BUT she was wrong on two counts. She should know my cut was no way more than 8 oz and there were 10 medium shrimp included and sufficient NOT to order the "extra" version they seem to be pushing. When the Sommelier arrived with my $ 8.50 bottle of Houge Merlot, hoguecellars.com/index.p… he failed to display the label per vin etiquette. I did, however follow MY part and not so discretely sniff the Boone's Farm style twist off metal bottle cap. I think they don't teach all of the wine rituals at Shari's Sommelier School. The cook (I was a short order cook many moons past) and he did his best with a non prime cut. Still it was tasty, sufficient size, but had a bit too much waste. It was NOT freshly cut from a full rib or else possibly finished to Medium rare on the grill. And I may be too picky but I dislike a baked tater served WITH aluminum foil ! By the way, you can have potato OR salad but BOTH is extra. The full bottle makes this much less annoying. Service was good, chow acceptable, price was decent and I gave the last third of the bottle to a woman taking her wheelchair bound elderly father to Shari's for dinner....tugged at my heartstrings 'cause I just went thru the same thing with my father. Still, it was interesting because this (next to Lamb's Thriftway) Shari's is near my home and I've probably driven past it a few thousand times and this was the first time I've ever eaten there. Edited to add: So $ 11.99 & $ 8.50 worked out to a very reasonable lightly buzzed $ 20.50 plus tip (including a little something for the unappreciated cook that has a giant menu to master). Maybe they should promote: "Free Prime Rib with purchase of $ 21 bottle of wine" Over all... good deal, clean, HUGE menu, and staff did not have a chip on their shoulder. Now about the Muzak...... Any questions?
(3)Marie M.
Drawn in by great photo ads of delicious-looking pies that suggested down-home cooking, I was excited to try this place out. When we entered on a Saturday afternoon, the place was nearly empty. We were seated in a booth at the back, left--and within minutes became aware of a repetitive pinging sound. We tried to discern the source, wondering, was it part of the music playing on the music system? We looked around, and that's when we noticed the video gambling machine--ping, ping, ping. We asked to be seated elsewhere. We were moved to a booth near the entrance, near a fellow who'd set up his own public office at the table across from us. He was conducting business loudly on the phone for the duration of our meal--which we found laughable and highly entertaining in its cliché-ness. Enough about the atmosphere, let's talk about the food. The majority of menu items cost about $10, even the specials. I ordered a lunch menu Prime Rib Dip Sandwich, and my partner ordered a Double-Decker Texas Toast Clubhouse Sandwich. My serving size was ample, but the Clubhouse Sandwich, which was sliced in quarters, seemed small in comparison. The fries were very good, but otherwise the food was just okay. The restaurant seems to have an identity issue: on the one hand, they make award-winning pies, but on the other hand the presence of disruptive video gambling seems to contradict their mission statement's proclamation of "putting the 'family' in family dining."
(2)Jyn M.
We love coming here! The people are fantastic and we always get great service! My husband and I come to reconnect in the mornings or over lunch as we live a mile down the street and Michael was one of the FANTASTIC servers! I like the pie (Lemon cheesecake) and you have GOT to try their cranberry chicken sandwich trio! Its my fave! Half sandwich, salad and a piece of pie. :D
(5)john P.
Wondered why I was the only customer there at 5:30 AM. Tried a 'Honored Citizen" breakfast : one egg, a lone sausage link, toast, lots of hash browns, and a mini-carafe of industrial grade coffee. Nothing was bad, but nothing was good. $10 with tip. Must have cost even more for "Dishonored Citizens". I'll be glad when our kitchen remodel is over and I can cook my own breakfast.
(2)Jonathan G.
cuban sandwich and loaded baked potato soup yes please.. must try service is good prices are fair and they are open 24 hrs even on holidays
(4)Christine D.
Shari's has now changed the age to 60 for their senior menu. FYI
(4)John W.
I can say that this is one of the best American restaurants I have been to which is 24 Hrs.
(4)Dayna W.
GROSS! Im not one to generally complain about food at a restaurant, as I had worked in the food business for some time...BUT!, The last 3 times I went here I either had to send it back cause it was raw, or just didn't eat it because the server never came back to the table... Not even to drop off the bill, we had to get up and ask for it. Oh and did I mention that at no point did they comp anything and in the conversation with the MANAGER he said that its a new cook and hopefully well enjoy our meal next time...I informed him we would never return and have stuck with it! DO NOT GO HERE! YOU WILL REGRET IT!
(1)Roman S.
o, where are underage kids supposed to go at 2am to fulfill their hunger? *ding ding* shari's (24 hours/7 days) back in highschool i frequented this location quite frequently as there was no other options. that's the thing with shari's - if you have a choice don't eat here - unless you enjoy the overpriced mediocre food that dennys/ihop/shari's are known for (breakfast, burgers, steaks, appetizers - their menu is quite big and comprehensive) the food here is not bad but not something I would ever choose to provided there are alternatives available. now - once you turn 21 and have more options available there's no reason to go here. side note: i went to a birthday dinner here - not recommended.
(2)T T.
This review is for the Shari's restaurant at 9730 N. Whitaker Rd. We weren't able to fly standby on a Sunday night and ended up staying at the Days Inn up the street. Shari's was open at 11pm Sunday night, so we gave it a try. I was very pleasantly surprised. The place was clean and we were seated immediately. The waitstaff is friendly and fast. My boy ordered the fried shrimp basket and I got Shari's Griddle. My bacon was smoky, the pancakes were slamming, but my scrambled eggs seemed microwaved. The shrimp seemed fresh and were well-cooked. The oreo pie seemed a little old. Overall, this place totally exceeded my expectations given its dumpy surroundings.
(4)Rosemary P.
The only good thing I've ever had here is the potato soup...I only end up going back when there is no option. I don't know if it's just this location, but the service is always slow and the food is always dissapointing.
(1)Mark S.
Not too bad for the food and the service is ok. Normally go here for breakfast every couple of weeks. Bad thing is they don't make the potato soup till like 10:30am. You would think that a place that is open 24 hours, server's breakfast, lunch and dinner round the clock would serve the soup too. They have mostly booths there that feel a little more private when you are having conversations.
(3)Samuel C.
I like this place. Do not go here expecting a unique fine dining experience with local produce brimming off the menu This is an IHOP/Denny's type place. They're open 24 hours, which is a godsend in close-early Portland. Also excellent if you're stoned and/or drunk with a craving for some good solid American diner food. The menu is huge. They offer everything from shrimp baskets to breakfast to hamburgers to salmon. (I don't suggest trying to order something 'gourmet' on the menu -- this place is a 24-hour coffee/diner type place, so don't push it.) If you order what the restaurant is really for -- that is, breakfast, hamburgers, etc. -- then you probably won't be disappointed. I would avoid eggs benedict, seafood, 'healthy' options and whatnot. Order what the place does well. Service is brisk and they leave you alone, the portions are large, and everything you order is what you expect it to be. They make good omelettes, burgers, and a nice breakfast sample platter. It's never crowded at night and it's a comfortable place to wind down after whatever you've been up to that night.
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