Portland's Best Happy Hour 2008

Perennial favorite keeps raising the downtown dining bar with winning steak, seafood and lovely, nostalgic decor.

Reviews:

• “Average”
• “On it’s way out of my rotation”
• “Great for Special Occasions”
• “Great Time!”
• “Way overpriced…terrible food & service…”

Tips: Make reservations here for special occasions. When you do, ask for one of the intimate window booths.

Jake’s Grill

Slick eatery tips the hip scale for sizzling scene and creative pan-Asian cuisine.

Reviews:

• “Beautiful place, beautiful food”
• “My Not So Secret Secret”
• “Best Salmon!!”
• “too mutch salt!!!”
• “Totally Worth it!”

Tips: Happy hour is Tuesday-Friday, 4:30pm-6:30pm and Saturday 5pm-6:30pm. The discounted menu includes noodle dishes and small plates in the $1-$4 range. Select beers are $2, select specialty cocktails are $4.

Saucebox or email Saucebox

Sophisticated food, seductive cocktails and a romantic setting give Portland a reason to dress up for dinner.

Reviews:

• “Best Romantic Dinner!”
• “What a Buzz…”
• “What a memorable evening”
• “snobby & yummy”
• “Great Food and Best Bartender in Town!”

Tips: On Monday evenings, buy a bar appetizer and get a martini for $1. During happy hour Tue-Wed, 3pm-6pm and 9pm-close, get half off most bar menu items.

Carlyle

Latin eatery heats up the Pearl with its sophisticated decor and inventive food.

Reviews:

• “Resting uncomfortably on its laurels”
• “Home of the $24 tamale”
• “Thoroughly enjoyed our evening”
• “Great happy hour and drinks!!!”
• “Innovative menu, great wine list and excellent service 4.5 stars”

Tips: From 4:30pm to 6:30pm daily all well drinks are $3 (including margaritas, lemon drops and cosmos), and a special selection of tapas are $3 to $4. Available in the bar only.

Oba Restaurant or email Oba Restaurant

A former warehouse space makes a fitting setting for this hot spot’s light, airy dining room and bar.

Reviews:

• “Best burger in town. Amazing space!”
• “Great place for a date”
• “Wonderful experience”
• “Nice ambiance, but…”
• “Lively Time”

Tips: Arrive a few minutes before your dinner reservation to sample from the extensive international beer and wine list. Also try the seasonal house cocktails such as melon-habanero infused vodka.

Olea

Exceptional rustic Italian cuisine in the up-and-coming Alberta neighborhood.

Reviews:

• “Great example of a portland top restaurant”
• “Good Dinner in Relaxing Atmosphere”
• “Great linguini & clams”
• “No concept on service "
• “Very nice local feel with Italy and PNW fusion”

Ciao Vito

This modern NE eatery serves up rustic Mediterranean fusion fare made with fresh local ingredients.

Reviews:

• “perfect pick”
• “Love It!!”
• “They’re back!!!”
• “an exceptional restaurant!”
• “What’s Changed at Tabla?”

Tips: Top off your meal with a taste of the house-made Meyer lemon limoncello.

Tabla

Adventurous diners flock to this hip, upscale bistro in Old Town to feast on eclectic cuisine.

Reviews:

• “Amazing, excellent, I love this place.”
• “Great food, ambiance and service!!!”
• “Great food, great drinks, great staff!”
• “GREAT VALENTINES DAY RESTURANT”
• “I Love The Gilt Club For The Food, The Staff and The Killer Cocktails!”

Tips: During the summer, Gilt puts two-seater tables on the sidewalk so you can enjoy the twilight hours.

The Gilt Club or email The Gilt Club

Lounge serves up Tapas and a diverse selection cocktails in a mellow and chill setting.

Reviews:

• “They have ruined me for other bars”
• “Not Rough in The Pearl”
• “Good drinks?? Look elsewhere”
• “Unique and traditional cocktails at their best”
• “A cocktail bar for the cocktail connoisseur”

Teardrop Lounge or email Teardrop Lounge

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