RI-ENT-005

Tusk

Portland Mediterranean restaurant emphasizing seasonal produce, polished group dining, and private celebrations.

Portland, Oregon12 / 12 core fields4 unknowns held openOfficial conflictReviewed 2026-08-05 · next 2026-08-12Strongest recorded use: Walk-in / spontaneous
Open decision packetBooking pathway (Phone)503-894-8082

Decision brief

No blocking evidence found; the situation is still thin

Situation fit46
Confirm burden73
Fit
Reads 46/100 against a partial situation. Strongest recorded use: walk-in / spontaneous. Add an occasion to sharpen this.
Residual risk
No critical risk recorded for this situation. 4 watch items and 6 residual unknowns remain visible.
Confirm burden
Confirm burden 73/100 · planning load Heavy · one official conflict open · reviewed 2026-08-05, next 2026-08-12.

Recommended next action

Call 503-894-8082 to confirm hours, party size, and the volatile fields, then book on the Phone pathway.

Confirmation pass — in order

  1. 01Call 503-894-8082 and ask the conflicted field as a direct question. Keep both recorded claims visible until sources converge; do not adopt the friendlier one.
  2. 02Volatile fields — hours, availability, price — should be confirmed in the same call.
  3. 03Hold as corroboration only. Confirm entrance and restroom on the restaurant's own pages or by phone if a guest needs access detail.
  4. 04Read the official page, then confirm the live route — scrape text is not a guarantee of step-free access.
Official conflict preservedBoth claims remain on the record. Nothing has been collapsed to the friendlier statement.

Watch

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  • Watchevidence · impact 84 · high confidence

    Official sources conflict — both claims preserved

    Retain each source, date and field conflict; do not select the more favorable statement without evidence.

    DoCall 503-894-8082 and ask the conflicted field as a direct question. Keep both recorded claims visible until sources converge; do not adopt the friendlier one.

  • Watchevidence · impact 46 · high confidence

    Review due within the current cycle

    Reviewed 2026-08-05 · next review 2026-08-12.

    DoVolatile fields — hours, availability, price — should be confirmed in the same call.

  • Watchenrichment · impact 28 · low confidence

    Google Places reports wheelchairAccessibleEntrance (+3)

    Google Places · labeled

    wheelchairAccessibleEntrance · wheelchairAccessibleParking · wheelchairAccessibleRestroom · wheelchairAccessibleSeating. Retrieved 2026-08-10T21:33:15.661Z — third-party directory signal only; first-party route remains unstated.

    DoHold as corroboration only. Confirm entrance and restroom on the restaurant's own pages or by phone if a guest needs access detail.

  • Watchenrichment · impact 26 · low confidence

    Site scrape notes accessibility language

    Site scrape · labeled

    [object Object]

    DoRead the official page, then confirm the live route — scrape text is not a guarantee of step-free access.

Unknown — held open

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  • Unknownaccess · impact 24 · high confidence

    Access honesty marker: route unstated

    not_stated_in_retrieved_content

    DoAsk only if a guest needs it; the record does not claim accessibility either way.

  • Unknownresidual · impact 20 · high confidence

    Live table availability

    Recorded as unknown at the last first-party review; not inferred, not filled.

    DoCarry into the confirmation call if it bears on your night.

  • Unknownresidual · impact 20 · high confidence

    Exact walk-in capacity

    Recorded as unknown at the last first-party review; not inferred, not filled.

    DoCarry into the confirmation call if it bears on your night.

  • Unknownresidual · impact 20 · high confidence

    Detailed physical-access route and restroom configuration

    Recorded as unknown at the last first-party review; not inferred, not filled.

    DoCarry into the confirmation call if it bears on your night.

  • Unknownresidual · impact 20 · high confidence

    Individual allergy suitability

    Recorded as unknown at the last first-party review; not inferred, not filled.

    DoCarry into the confirmation call if it bears on your night.

  • Unknownenrichment · impact 18 · low confidence

    Google Places reports outdoor seating; first-party record is silent

    Google Places · labeled

    Directory amenity flag only — season, weather policy, and reservation path unstated first-party.

    DoAsk whether patio seating is open on your date and whether it can be requested.

Confirmation pass

  • Confirm live hours and closing time for your night
  • Verify reservation rules, deposits, and cancellation terms
  • State dietary needs and request accommodation policy
  • Confirm physical access route and restroom access if needed
  • Check current menu prices and special-event menus
  • Confirm party size capacity and seating preference
  • Verify parking or transit for arrival window
  • Confirm beverage program fit (wine list / zero-proof)
  • Re-check any field marked unknown or volatile

Sources of record

Website-accessibility language does not establish physical accessibility; confirm material needs directly.

Full evidence log

Every line, as the restaurant states it.

Service
Reservations-led dinner service with private-event capacity and published hours.
Menu
Seasonal Mediterranean menu with dietary notation, vegetable-forward plates, and a substantial beverage program.
Occasion fit
Date night; polished group dinner; vegetable-forward meal; private celebration; drinks and Golden Hour.
Hours
Dinner is served Sunday through Thursday from 5 PM to 9 PM and Friday and Saturday from 5 PM to 10 PM. Golden Hour is offered Sunday through Thursday from 5 PM to 6 PM.
Reservations
The restaurant encourages guests to save a seat online. Current same-day availability and walk-in capacity should be checked directly.
Price
The menu spans snacks, dips, vegetables, grains, meat, seafood, dessert, wine, cocktails, and zero-proof drinks. A 20% service charge is added to dine-in checks.
Dietary
The menu identifies vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-containing dishes. Individual allergy and cross-contact suitability still requires direct confirmation.
Beverage
Full wine program, cocktails, beer, cider, and a dedicated zero-proof section are published.
Groups & private
Private dining room and covered-patio event options are available for celebrations and corporate gatherings.
Atmosphere
Vibrant, polished East Burnside dining room with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern influence and a strong seasonal Pacific Northwest identity.
Accessibility
not_stated_in_retrieved_content
Parking & transit
The restaurant publishes parking and accessibility FAQs, but detailed current parking instructions should be checked before arrival.
Dress
No formal dress code was stated on the reviewed first-party pages.
Typical meal length
Seasonal dinner service typically runs about two hours.
Practical notes
Review the service charge, current menu, reservation availability, and dietary notation before booking. Golden Hour is a separate, earlier-use case from a full dinner.
Address
2448 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
Open unknowns
Live table availability; exact walk-in capacity; detailed physical-access route and restroom configuration; individual allergy suitability.
Conflict
Retain each source, date and field conflict; do not select the more favorable statement without evidence.
Source authority
Official restaurant website / first-party page
Confidence
moderate_with_conflict
Freshness
CURRENT_WITH_OFFICIAL_CONFLICTS
Field volatility
Availability, dietary and cross-contact claims require same-cycle confirmation; hours, reservations and price are reviewed within 7 days; menu and access statements within 31 days.
Next action
Sources reachable as of 2026-08-05; official conflicts still open — do not collapse to friendlier claim. Reconfirm live before booking.