In the great world of Portland dining few of the New Wave have achieved the stature of Back Bay Grill. For nearly 30 years running it has maintained the highest level of cuisine, service, ambiance and style, an astounding feat given the vagaries of Portland’s—or any city’s–dining culture.

Starched white table cloths top the tables in the main dining room; table number 7 is still the favorite spot for an intimate dinner for two

Starched white  cloths top the tables in the main dining room; table number 7 (lower left) is still the favorite spot for an intimate dinner for two

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