Every time I come to Bridgeport I am reminded of what a great space they have. The interior is mammoth, with a sprawling dining area across two rooms on the main floor, and another full dining room/bar on the upstairs level. The walls are covered with artwork by local artists, and all is for sale. Some of the display items were very Monet, and just popped with color. Huge lofty ceilings with wooden furniture and metal details throughout give a unique warehouse vibe (and keep with the old-school “Brewery Blocks” sentiment, but the place is completely comfortable. It may be in the Pearl District (which essentially means it is a tad fancier than most breweries), but no need to dress-up, which is the best part. There is also a great patio in front of the restaurant, where you can sit in the Summer and do some amazing people watching.
Go figure, Bridgeport also makes great beers! We ordered a pitcher of the Haymaker, and it was delicious. It satisfied both myself who likes the lighter beers, and Armando who likes the heavier IPA’s.
The best surprise during this visit was the pizza! As a pizza connoisseur, I was impressed by all of the pizza’s being served at the surrounding tables, so we decided to partake. Bridgeport uses all local/natural/organic ingredients whenever possible, and you see the freshness just by looking at the food. The pizza options are stellar as well, everything from meat-eater delights to veggie staples. After debating for a bit, we ordered “The Burnside” – wild Oregon mushrooms, smoked onions, herbs, parmesan and mozzarella, and roasted garlic olive oil. The cheese was gooey, the mushrooms were meaty, and the crust was soft and flavorful from the olive oil (it was in between a thin and thick crust, a nice consistency).
Service was quick and friendly, and our bill was only $24. I call that a bargain! Another great time at our neighborhood brewery.
*Jayne
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