Brasa Haya - Jennings Lodge

Portions are small so order an appetizer. Food was okay but not spectacular. I had the clams, but it was in such a small bowl I couldn't get to the potatoes and chorizo until I ate some of the clams. A larger bowl would have solve that problem. They could have used slightly more potatoes which were cut up into small pieces. I think they used about a third of a potato. Hardly a food cost problem. They brought my companion's food first and mine five minutes later. A definite food serving mistake. The atmosphere was nice and the staff seemed eager to please.

Yes Yes and so much YES ! We picked Brasa Haya for our V day dinner spot as it was one of the few places that doesn`t force you for a pre fixed menu . I made reservations and hence had no hang ups getting a seat even though the restaurant was full .We sat at the bar and the bartender was a delight to talk to . The place is small ish but doesn't feel too cramped .They have converted an old house to this hip yet cute restaurant and we were impressed at how intimate it felt . They also have outdoor seating and heaters. The food is Tapas style so we ordered a bunch of different things .we had Tortilla Espanolla OMG so so good .Its a tortilla piece stuffed with Potatoes , eggs and onion but the dish is just so melt in the mouth . Highly Recommended .5/5 Mussels on Toast Another great menu item .5/5 Coal Roasted Cabbage, Garum butter This dish did not impress me at all , just something about the cabbage was off putting . The very small portion of the sauce did not help either . 2/5 Abondigas The pork veal meatballs with almond sauce were another great menu item . 5/5 Patatas Bravas The Potatoes come drenched in sauce , it was a little tangy for us but definitely not bad . 4/5 Charred Onion Relish and smoked ricotta on Toast was another yummy option . 5/5 Poached Pear brown butter financier almond streusel was our dessert of choice and was recommended to us by the bartender and boy was he right . Such a fun dessert and went very well with the Brasa Carajillo . The Brasa Carajillo comes warm and is served with whipped cream . For drinks we had the Neblino Morado ,Domino IV and the Fall of Franco . Neblino Morado was exceptional and I would love to go back to have it again , even though I am not big Mezcal fan . I also really loved the beautiful glassware . The pricing is fair and the food quality justifies it but I can see it might come across as an expensive place due to the fine dining meet casual Portland vibe . With friendly and attentive service and great food on the menu, Brasa Haya is ready to take Portland's Spanish cuisine legacy forward especially since Covid closed down so many of our old favorites .

This was a great experience. Ian’s menu went above and beyond our expectations. Personal favorites include Gilda (just go ahead and order a dozen), Grilled Octopus and Lamb Belly. La Brujula was amazing, and I had no idea I would expect to enjoy it as much as I did. Eat here as soon as you can.

Very cute spot for dinner! Staff seemed like maybe still working out some kinks or getting settled into the swing of things, in a small space, customers can overhear when staff are frustrated about the system or other staff members. Kind of ruins the ambiance a bit. But other than that, the food was really fantastic and unique dishes I haven't come across in Portland Spanish restaurants. I tried the tripe dish as recommended by the bartender, definitely not a dish I would have gravitated to myself but it was delicious, crispy with a intense sauce that is hard to describe. It was a bit of a heavy and rich dish so definitely to share with the whole table (it's tapas, so meant to be shared. The foie gras was sensational. That dish I wouldn't want to share with anyone and could have eaten two orders to myself. Don't miss it! The octopus was also perfect, beautifully tender, and quite a large portion. Paired perfectly with the potato mousse.

Ugh, the food...THE FOOD! I'm still dreaming about every single bite I took at Brasa Haya but here are the dishes you should definitely order when you go (because you 100% should go): Mussels on Toast I literally got mad at how good this was. Patatas Bravas Potatoes don't need a lot of convincing but these were next level. Lamb Belly If you like lamb and pork belly, you're going to lose it over this. The star of whole show was the Torrijas dessert. If tres leches cake, donuts and churros had a baby this would be it. Yes, I'm serious. No, I'm not kidding. You have to get it no matter how full you are. To top it all off the ambiance was perfect for a romantic dinner and the wait staff was just delightful. A true five stars all around!