Portland's Best Hotel Bar

The grace of a bygone era distilled into one classy little bar.

Reviews:

• “Great Happy Hour”
• “This bar isn’t a bad bar but…”
• “Awesome Happy Hour Menu”
• “Avoid this vacuous and fabricated poseur pit.”
• “Don’t make a special trip here”

Driftwood Room

Pan Asian small plates and designer cocktails set in a sleek, modern space adjoining the Hotel Lucia.

Reviews:

• “Bo food okay, but service bombed”
• “Excellent Happy Hour food!!”
• “Ya gotta try it!”
• “Like nothing else in the city”
• “good food, nice drinks, posh modern place… AWFUL & pretentious & uninviting service.”

Tips: Cocktails range from adventurous lemongrass and chili-infused vodka martinis to traditional single-malt scotches.

Bo Restobar

Upscale Italian in the Hilton Tower hotel draws guests and locals.

Reviews:

• “Fantastic, tasty”
• “Great Food!”
• “Great Food. Great Ambiance.”
• “Not great…don’t think I’ll go again”
• “A Great Dinner”

Tips: Happy hour features ever-changing drink specials and discounts on the lounge menu weekdays, 4:30pm-6:30pm, and all day Sunday.

Porto Terra Tuscan Grill & Bar or email Porto Terra Tuscan Grill & Bar

This grand dame of downtown hotel dining features fresh Northwest dishes prepared with classic French technique.

Reviews:

• “great brunch”
• “great bouillabaisse matched by great service”
• “Worst Christmas Dinner Ever”
• “Very disappointed”
• “Best Service in Portland”

Tips: The lobby lounge does double-duty as both a jazz lounge and tea court. Catch live jazz Wednesday-Saturday, 7pm-10pm, or book a table for seasonal, reservations-required high tea.

Heathman Restaurant & Bar

Succulent steaks, tableside cooking and a clientele of Portland’s elite make for great dinner theater.

Reviews:

• “service was great but….”
• “Expensive but nice drinks and desserts”
• “Mediocre steaks high prices and slow slow service”
• “Caesar Salad is a MUST”
• “Just Okay.”

Tips: El Gaucho offers three options for private parties: the Vintage Room, a working wine cellar for up to 16 people; the Gold Room for parties of 25 to 40; and the Fireplace Lounge for up to 20.

El Gaucho

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

Prime riverfront hotel’s restaurant pleases with classic Northwestern fare and delicious signature cocktails.

Reviews:

• “Great lunch spot!”
• “Best place in town ever!!!!!!!!”
• “Great Atmosphere / New Menu leaves bad taste”
• “Pretenious”
• “Good and Bad "

Tips: Daily from 3pm to 6pm, the bar offers a discounted appetizer list.

Three Degrees

Classic Italian cuisine meets Pacific Northwest ingredients for elegant dining in the Hotel Vintage Plaza.

Reviews:

• “We always bring our guests to Pazzo Ristorante”
• “Dreadful beyond belief”
• “Best Italian In the World "
• “Best Caesar I ever had”
• “Wonderfully Delicious Dining Experience”

Tips: Join the monthly last-Saturday wine tasting by calling (503) 228-1515 for reservations.

Pazzo Ristorante

Killer cocktails paired with Pan-Asian cuisine that’s perfect for sharing.

Reviews:

• “BEST Dim-Sum in Portland, hands down!”
• “Once was enough and not even worth it the first time around.”
• “Not Good at All”
• “Birthday Bummer”
• “Really bad sushi”

Tips: Catching a flick at the Fox Towers? Buy your tickets early and head to Dragonfish—it’s right across the street.

Dragonfish Asian Cafe

This bustling downtown steakhouse lacks finesse, but scores with atmosphere and value.

Reviews:

• “So sad!”
• “Do not eat here!”
• “Great service, food nothing special”
• “OK food, bad service, horrible value—Many better places in Portland”
• “HORRIBLY OVERRATED”

Tips: Happy hour takes place Monday through Saturday, 3:30pm-6:30pm and 9:30pm-11pm. During happy hour, bar menu items are $1.95. The menu changes often, but regular features include asiago-spinach dip, hand-patted burger and fries and wood-oven pizzas.

Portland Steak & Chophouse

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