Ringside
35 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/askportland, r/PortlandFood, r/Portland30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 5 threads.
What people say, in short
Ringside is an old-school steakhouse that many diners recommend, with steaks, onion rings and French onion soup singled out as highlights. A few people also praise the bar, the cocktails and the service, and one commenter calls it the place to take visitors for a real Portland experience. Among the caveats, one diner feels it is a touch pricey for what you get, and another says it has had off nights.
Address
RingSide Steakhouse, 2165 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97210
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Steak, Onion rings, French onion soup
- Best for
- Visitors
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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/realsalmineo in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Praises it as an 80-year institution with great seafood, steak and old-school cocktails.
- Recommendsu/Smoochymow in r/askportland · Aug 2026
Prefers Ringside over Ox for steak.
- Recommendsu/kingbezoar in r/askportland · Aug 2026taste
Calls it a classic steakhouse where any cut can be prepared the way you want it.
- Recommendsu/Queasy_Anything9019 in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Old-school pick includes Ringside.
- Recommendsu/StephanXX in r/askportland · Aug 2026
Calls Ringside one of the big dogs.
- Recommendsu/odorless_underarms in r/PortlandFood · Oct 2026
Suggests trying a steakhouse like Ringside for a thick burger.
- Recommendsu/hotbreadz in r/PortlandFood · Oct 2026taste
Says the steakhouse serves a great burger in its bar.
- Recommendsu/Theo1130 in r/askportland · Aug 2026ambience
Recommends Ringside, saying it's the only place they'd wear a clean shirt.
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- Recommendsu/letshavearace in r/askportland · Aug 2026variety
Recommends it when you want decent cocktails alongside your meat.
- Recommendsu/McGeeze in r/Portland · Nov 2025
Lists RingSide among places that should be added.
- Recommendsu/mitchENM in r/askportland · Aug 2026
Prefers Ringside over El Gaucho and Ruth's Chris.
- Mixedu/keashasmokinonkeasha in r/askportland · Jul 2024value
Found the meal poor value despite enjoying the steak; disliked the sides and additional charges for sauces.
- Recommendsu/12Mountainv2 in r/askportland · Aug 2026service
Loves the old-school feel, the great bar and what they call incredible service.
- Recommendsu/BudSticky in r/askportland · Aug 2026taste
Personally finds Ringside steaks more to their liking.
- Recommendsu/ChampagneCorgiPapi in r/askportland · Aug 2026taste
Rates another steakhouse better overall but praises the onion rings and French onion soup here.
- Recommendsu/beccarooz in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Lists Ringside among recommendations.
- Recommendsu/Amari__Cooper in r/askportland · Jul 2024taste
Says the sauce is the thing that makes the onion rings.
- Recommendsu/YorbaPDX in r/askportland · Jul 2024
As a steakhouse enthusiast, says Ringside holds its own against famous steak cities.
- Recommendsu/iseeapatternhere in r/PortlandFood · Oct 2026
Says Ringside has burgers of this style.
- Recommendsu/MountScottRumpot in r/askportland · Aug 2026value
Suggests happy hour at Ringside's bar for a cheaper option.
- Recommendsu/rdifa in r/askportland · Aug 2026
Another vote for Ringside as the real Portland experience over LHM and Ox.
- Recommendsu/GalenaGalena in r/askportland · Jul 2024taste
Reminds people not to forget the onion rings.
- Recommendsu/ww_adh77 in r/PortlandFood · Oct 2026taste
Thinks it is a good recommendation and really the spot for onion rings with a burger.
- Recommendsu/jayreddit2323 in r/askportland · Aug 2026
Says a place that is truly Portland means going to Ringside.
- Recommendsu/thelaceonmolagsballs in r/askportland · Aug 2026service
Says Ringside beats Laurelhurst with better food, wine list and far better service.
- Recommendsu/Akanaton in r/askportland · Aug 2026
Agrees with recommending Ringside.
- Recommendsu/SolomonGrumpy in r/Portland · Nov 2025
Agrees RingSide definitely belongs.
- Mixedu/MW240z in r/askportland · Jul 2024service
Stellar, top-notch service; likes the food but finds it a touch pricey for what you get.
- Caveatu/Fair_Leadership76 in r/askportland · Jul 2024consistency
Feels the reputation exceeds the current dining experience.
- Recommendsu/cametoparty420 in r/askportland · Dec 2023
Calls Ringside on Burnside a great steakhouse.
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Details last checked 10 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.