Portillo's
 

Had dinner at Portillo's in Middleton today. Great vibe as us oldies shared space with families including young kids and 1 baby. The splash pad was being used. Enjoyable time.

Hope you didn't splash anyone too badly ;-)

The chocolate cake is wonderful!

Is it a sit down and be served restaurant or fast food?

You walk up to the window and order, pay, and then you to another window to pick up your order. At least that’s the way it was back in Arizona and my husband loves it.

Look at the menu, it’s fast food at best.

Is that bad if that’s their menu? So you know what you are getting…..

Who said it was bad? Just answered the question, is that a bad thing?

We ate lunch there today on the last day of their soft opening. The grand opening is today (Tues the 12th). It’s okay, but I’ve had better fast food. The interior is half the size of the one in Clermont, but there’s a large outdoor covered patio with splash pad view. The bathrooms are one person only, which was very inconvenient but not a deal breaker. The theming, 50s music, and location IMO are the best features about the place.

We went to the Eastport Welcome/Sales Center after lunch and wow, it’s beautiful! There’s a coffee bar inside too with snacks, pastries, prepackaged sandwiches, etc. You can walk out the back doors to view the lake, plus all outdoor amenities for the Olympia rec center are now open.

Portillo’s
 

It’s basically a fast food restaurant. The menu is on the wall, you walk up, place your order and pay for it. Then you move to another area where you pick up your order after it has been prepared and find a seat.

IMO, they have a better selection from hot dogs, burgers, beef sandwiches to salads and dessert. Everyone has a different palate so some will love it and some will not. Enjoy! 😊

Their chopped salad is great! People not from Chicago don't know Italian Beef, so it's some will like it others won't. Oh and hot dogs great. I'm from Chi town.

Actually, it’s fast food at its best!

We went there last week for the soft opening. The chopped salad (with chicken) was excellent. The onion rings superb. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere was great. Will definitely be going back.

The cake is good. I don't even like chocolate. The secret ingredient is mayo.

Cross a salad off the menu. Would not even consider that. I prefer the Chicago Beef sandwich served dry. I went to the soft opening and will stopping back once a month.