The Observatory, Montavilla
7 people recommendvia r/askportland7 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Most commenters recommend The Observatory in Montavilla, and a couple single out its elk burger, and a couple point to the quinoa and mushroom veggie options. One remembers a good bison burger but is unsure it is still offered.
Address
The Observatory, 8115 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Elk burger
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Mandarinoranges2 in r/askportland · Nov 2025
Calls the Observatory their favorite pick for this burger request.
- Recommendsu/Minimum_wage787 in r/askportland · Sep 2026taste
Says they've visited several times for the elk and lamb burgers and rate the food very highly.
- Recommendsu/Whatchab in r/askportland · Jun 2026taste
Says this place serves a quinoa burger they rate highly.
- Recommendsu/jmchopp in r/askportland · May 2026taste
Says the Observatory used to make a good bison burger but is unsure it still offers it.
- Recommendsu/AccomplishedBlood515 in r/askportland · Nov 2025taste
Recommends the chipotle elk burger offered at the Montavilla location.
- Recommendsu/Even_Tea_3311 in r/askportland · Nov 2024
Gives a direct named suggestion on Stark in answer to the request.
- Recommendsu/marumati in r/askportland · Dec 2024taste
Says this place makes a great, rich fried quinoa and mushroom patty.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.