G-Love is a vegetable-focused restaurant in the Slabtown area of northwest Portland's Northwest District.[3] It operates in the ground floor of the Carson apartment complex and seats approximately 50–52 people.[4][5][6] Thom Hilton of Eater Portland has described the restaurant as a "produce-heavy, super-seasonal 'reverse steakhouse'" and "home to one of Portland's most personal and immersive dining experiences".[7]
The New American[8] menu features small plates and has included hanger steak, ribollita bean stew, braised mushrooms, a "crusty" avocado appetizer,[9] the Ensalata Bomba, and a cocktail called the Betty.[10]
History
Established in 2019,[11] the restaurant is owned by chef Garrett Benedict.[7][12] "G-Love" is his childhood nickname.[13] In 2024, Benedict opened the cocktail bar Love Shack next door.[3][14]
Reception
In 2019, Willamette Week said, "Portland's first 'reverse steakhouse' puts veggies in the spotlight and relegates meat to sideshow status, which isn't the novel idea around these parts owner and chef Garrett Benedict seems to think it is—but items such as the craveable Ensalata Bomba are delicious enough to justify the restaurant's existence, regardless of the concept."[15]
