I've been here a few times and it's awesome. I've been to every good restaurant in Chicago, most in New York, a number in Paris, etc., and Portage holds it own. The place is hard for me to get since I live in the North Suburbs but everytime I go there I wonder why I don't go more often. The service is the best, the food is excellent American/French comfort food and the overall quality is superior. The owner stops by to see how things were. That's right the owner! Does anyone harken back to the days when they actually used to stop by the table? If you want pretentious this isn't for you. I don't usually write reviews but this place is worth the effort.