Darcy’s

This happens to be one of those places where no matter what you select you can’t go wrong. From breakfast to lunch to dinner the menu will repeatedly satisfy your desire for a tasty and filling meal. I recommend that you come here with a large appetite because their portions are quite large. Another thing to note is that they serve breakfast all day, which is always a plus. On the chance that you get thirsty they have plenty of beers for you to choose from. Not to mention that they possess a full bar for those looking to get loose. The service here is tremendously friendly and does their best to ensure you leave satisfied. This is a good place for date night or a fun night out with friends. If you’re in search of a good Portland represented eatery, I highly recommend that you check this place out.

Solid burger and house cut fries. Not the best service, but it’s a dive bar. Maybe it’s too early for the server or maybe they thought it was too early for us (11AM), but the erroneous charge is too early for a first time visit. We will be back for the food, and hope the first mistake was innocent.

Food was very cold. Cheese was completely unmelted. Service was rude — got the vibe they hated my girlfriend and I for no reason. I probably won’t go back for a while.

Giving this place two stars because while the food was tasty, the service left a lot to be desired.
I recently was diagnosed with Celiac disease which means I can’t have gluten without it damaging my small intestine and creating inflammation in my body. It’s not a fad, a way to lose weight, or even a choice and it sucks, especially when going out to eat.
My friends and I were at the Night Cabaret at Kruger’s Farm and they wanted to grab a bite to eat. A quick search revealed that Darcy’s was nearby, had good food, great burgers and gluten-​free options.
When we arrived I explained to the waiter (who was also the bartender) that I had Celiac and was going to be one of those gluten-​free pains in the ass. I apologized and ordered the Club sandwich with gluten-​free bread (costs extra) and a salad (costs extra, but no risk of being fried in the same oil with the fried chicken, which was why I didn’t pick the fries that came with the meal) with balsamic (least likely to be processed with wheat).
Our waiter was complaining about the video-​poker patrons when he took our orders. He was upset that one of them wasn’t going to tip him because he spent on all of his money on alcohol and gambling. It may have been this same customer who came up to him at the bar as the two began to have a shouting match (with the waiter leading it). It was enormously uncomfortable.
I was really disappointed when the food arrived. My salad was covered in croutons, despite there being no mention of them on the menu and after having informed the waiter of not being able to eat anything with gluten. I moved the salad away and ate the sandwich (which was good).
When the waiter came by to check on us, he asked if I wanted the salad boxed and I told him I couldn’t eat it because of the croutons/​gluten. He took it away but charged me for it all the same.
Why didn’t I complain or say anything at the time? Here’s a waiter who has no problem badmouthing customers to other customers or yelling at them. I feel bad enough about having to ask questions and order differently and to not be able to eat some of the food I ordered and I really didn’t want to add an altercation with the waiter to the score.
My friends really enjoyed their food, but were also taken-​aback by the service.
I won’t be returning to Darcy’s and cannot recommend it to anyone with Celiac disease or who’s eats gluten-​free.

If you enjoy seeing the red font and negative calories on your myfitnesspal app, sighing, calling yourself a fat piece of s*it as you slowly drift into a cold, sleepless (and for some reason, wet?) oblivion after you eat your dinner then… this is the place for you.

Stopped by this place for a burger. Got the ultimate burger. Was really good. The fries are good too. Service guy was off but good. If I’m in the neighborhood I’ll come back.

Darcy’s I am over you for good! My husband broke up with you once before. We gave it a second, third and fourth chance and we are D-​O-​N-​E!
The first several times we ate here, we loved it. It’s bar food but good burgers and breakfasts.
About 4 weeks ago we stopped in around 5:30 for a burger and beer for the hubby. We were waited on by a lady we hadn’t seen around before, there was a second lady walking around as well that we had never seen. There were only about 3 tables with patrons and about 4 people at the bar. It took a long time for someone to wait on us. Once our order was in we waited about 30 – 40 minutes for our food to arrive. Neither waitress ever came back to check on us. Just before we got our food one of the regular waiters/​bartenders came rolling up in front of the door to the bar in a beat up car. As he door opened his car door a plume of smoke followed him out. He looked like he just came out of a bar from an all-​niter. As the food arrived he came in the front door and walked past us. He smelled of unwashed hair, body, clothes, filthy ashtray and a shit ton of beer and booze. The 2 waitresses left without a word to anyone and he took up residence behind the bar.
A guy came in and took a seat at a booth. He left 20 minutes later. Never waited on, never spoken to. At this point I was out of water and carried my glass up to the bar. The filthy bartender would not make eye contact, flirted with 2 gals at the cash register and there I stood for about 3 minutes. Finally he looked at me with a seething «what the fuck do you want?» look. I turned away and sat back down. Hubby and I decided to wolf down the rest of our food and get the hell out. We had just enough cash to leave to the bill… which by the way we never received, we did not leave a tip and left post haste.
With all that, the burgers were not the same as they had been. Bad experience all around.
It does no good to write to the owner, we have done that and no response. so here it is all my anger displayed in public.
On a side note, Heather is a great waitress as well as one of the other gals who’s name I can’t remember but she always wears flannel shirts and stocking caps. They need to find a place that can appreciate the work they do.
And to the waiter dude who rolled in on a drunk… take a freaking shower and wash your filthy clothes.

Cheap and plentiful!

First off all, let’s give credit where credit is due, the frickles are amazing and I ate the whole basket myself, which I NEVER do. My burger, which was NOT cooked medium (as I prefer and the menu states) was more like well done. Also, I ordered the bacon and blue and was then brought a cheeseburger. Instead of making a fuss and since we were in a rush, I just ate it. It was a pretty good burger, even for well done. But when the waitress brought the bill, we were charged for a bacon and blue. So I told the new waitress and she asked what I received (since I ate the entire burger), so I showed her a picture I took (like the foodie that I am) which she conveyed to the cook. The burger was wiped off the bill. I appreciated that!

This is the divey-​est of dive bars. Sometimes that’s all you really need. The people are scary, the service is angry and mouthy, the food is greasy and salty. I really love it!

In my previous review, I mentioned my love for Darcy’s «The Cure» and my disappointment towards their burgers. I would like to set the record straight that their burgers are also super noms!
Just for some background information, I live approximately five minutes away from Darcy’s on foot. Given this, and the lack of decent food options on the stretch of Lombard where Darcy’s is located, I find myself at Darcy’s at least once or twice a week. Most of the servers recognize both me and my boyfriend when we stop by! At one point, Heather (the awesomest-​awesome server) could remember most of my order («The Cure» with gravy, over-​easy eggs, sourdough toast, and hash browns– mmm!). Lately, however, I’ve been a huge burger fiend, which has inspired me to try out Darcy’s burger menu!
Onto the burgers: The burgers here are super tasty and super huge! The burger patty itself is super juicy and seasoned perfectly. Darcy’s also puts a special spread (I believe it’s some type of thousand island dressing?) on their burgers that really elevates it to the next level! All of the toppings also taste really fresh and never sog up the burger (much appreciated, Darcy’s)!
My recommendations would be the patty melt on sourdough (seriously the BEST patty melt I’ve tasted) as well as the classic bacon cheeseburger. I would also opt to upgrade to onion rings for a dollar more– they’re perfectly fried and the batter is really tasty! What’s also nice about Darcy’s is that you have three different options for your burger size (¼, ½, and 1 lb burgers). Just for reference, I can polish off a ¼ lb bacon cheeseburger pretty easily from here when I’m hungry (as a petite 4’11″ girl), so I’d recommend getting the regular ½ lb burger to fill a regular sized human :)
PS: I’m not sure if Darcy’s always runs happy hour deals on burgers, but I remember getting a dollar or two off my burger while watching a Blazers game a few weeks ago (super awesome!)
PPS: Darcy’s also has super tasty appetizers to open up your stomach pre-​meal. I highly recommend ordering frickles (ask for it with the burger spread instead of ranch for the dipping sauce) or fried macaroni and pepper jack cheese bites!

Burgers are the best in town!!! Really juicy and cooked to perfection!

We’ve been coming here for a couple of years now. I’ve always had pleasant experiences and have tried everything but the pizza, which is on hiatus, and everything is exactly what you expect from the neighborhood bar but with a little more love and care. The ¼ pound burgers are just the right size and price and they totally hit the spot. When I need to eat my feelings I get the half pound burger. Burgers, fries, tots, poppers, salads and sandwiches, breakfast served ALL day, pretty fucking sweet spread. Great bar tenders, awesome cooks and good people watching. Darcy’s is our first choice for local dive with love.

The food should get a 5 star, but I rate it 4 because the service is hit and miss on certain days. I was a regular there and sometimes the waitresses didn’t even recognize me. If you sit in the TV lounge even on not so busy days you have a 40% chance of being missed or forgotten. You just aren’t in their line of site like by the bar, that is probably where most of the bad reviews are from, especially if you are the only group seated there. Also just bring the check up to the bar, so much faster and they prefer it that way
FOOD! You get sooo much food!!! OMG it is crazy! 5 stars :) you get enough for 2 full meals. I love the Darcy’s Scramble. I get it every time best hangover food ever! It is not fast food so you will be waiting a bit but it is worth it. If you are a healthy person not too many diet friendly meals here. Mostly greasy hangover food, and lots of it. The drink are not over poured. The Bloody Mary’s are pricy, they are 4 stars but I have had better.
As far as the place goes there is parking in back and a covered outdoor smoke are, like all Oregon bars they have a darkly not lit keno room. A full service bar. only a few booths in the main area. In the side area they have a huge TV room with 4 TV’s playing different things. You can always ask the staff to change the channel if there is something you want to watch.
Overall a good lazy Sunday place to hang out and just expect for things to take some time there. Not a speedy place.

I came for lunch. The seating was limited at best and we were fully ignored by the waitress. So we stood by a dirty table until she came around to clean it and seat us. Food looked great but the California burgers was so loaded down with sause and was so soggy it literally was stuck to the paper basket. Upon time to pay, we were GIVEN a receipt with a credit card attached. She was paying such little attention that we got someone else’s card rather than our bill. Not impressed. Bad service. Poor food. Don’t waste your lunch break
Server-​Heather

The food is great, and the price is completely reasonable for the portion. About 9 – 11 bucks for giant burgers. There’s video poker, a full bar, good seating and you can totally catch the Blazers game. Just don’t expect service with a smile.

I can’t believe Darcy’s gets 3 ½ stars…
I was here a few weeks ago and waited almost 20 minutes to be helped.
The atmosphere is a little divey and Darcy’s isn’t the cleanest place to eat. I had prime rib which was tough and mediocre at best. If you’re looking to grab a beer stop in… If you want to eat, stay away.

This was the first time I had visited Darcy’s after seeing pictures upon pictures of their burgers.
The server was friendly, funny, and quick. Great selection of beer! For an appetizer, try the onion rings. Nothing too spectacular, but the batter was flavorful and surprisingly airy for being fried. We ordered the Western BBQ and California burgers, both of which were HUGE! We ended up tackling only half the sandwich and taking the rest home.
For being so big, the burger was cooked perfectly. I’m not one to typically order a BBQ burger, but the sauce was pleasantly subtle enough to highlight the other ingredients. As far as the California goes, I liked the transformation of a taco into a burger. However, something on the sandwich was extremely salty. I’m a big fan of the taste of salt, but even this was overpowering. The tots and fries were tots and fries, nothing special.
Overall, this is a place I’ll come to when I need to sober up and need a chill place to do so. Not somewhere I’d necessarily write home about.

I had a delicious turkey reuben here.
This is not a item I would typically order but it was on special.
Their fries were natural, fresh, and legit. I hate fries. Portion good sized.
Nice beer line up. Open space, another room also for watching games.
Friendly atmosphere and service. Monthly cocktail specials, unique ones they create here.
Next time, Breakfast.

Darcy, I saw you standing at the corner. You seemed lonely on this rainy night. I came up to you and you graciously welcomed me in. I love how you don’t pretend to be fancy.
To me, you’re everything Carl’s Jr tries to be. As I take a bite of your Western BBQ Burger, I revert to a flashback of Paris Hilton eating a Carl’s Jr burger. I experienced this first hand at Darcy’s. If it doesn’t get all over the place it doesn’t belong in your face. This was my Darcy moment.
Now please note, there’s nothing fancy about this place. It’s the place to go for a big burger and a cheap beer. That my friends is a good night! They are huge made to order burgers featuring local meats. Plus they serve breakfast all day. Service was good for being only one waitress. So to those in the St. John area, you should check this place out when you’re craving a burger.