Portland's Best Outdoor Bar

A Beaverton magnet that attracts a crowd with dependably good food and a lively bar scene.

Reviews:

• “HORRIBLE management with no idea what customer service is”
• “Disappointing”
• “TERRIBLE SERVICE!!!!!!”
• “Not worth the money!”
• “Fake Upscale”

Tips: Get great deals on drinks and appetizers weekdays, 3pm-6pm and 9pm to close. For $3, you can get items like a glass of chardonnay or buffalo wings.

Hall Street Bar & Grill

Tasty Northwest brews, eats and one of the city’s finest patios.

Reviews:

• “Good food ruined by secondhand smoke”
• “Amazing Beer…..Great Dark Pub Atmosphere!!!”
• “Ordered lunch to go…”
• “Lompoc rocks”
• “Thumb in my beer!”

Tips: When it’s sunny out, grab a seat on the patio. A covered shed provides shelter from sun or rain.

The New Old Lompoc

Casual spot offers festive dining and a diverse menu of traditional and new favorites.

Reviews:

• “What a great date place!”
• “Great introduction to Mexican in Portland”
• “Favorite Casual Spot in Town!”
• “Good Food, Good Price”
• “Call first to make sure they are open, and you’d better not take too long to order!”

Tips: Monday through Wenesday from 5pm to 6pm, Thursday and Friday from 4pm to 6pm and Saturday from 3pm to 6pm.

Aqui Mexican Cafe or email Aqui Mexican Cafe

An inviting bar in the up-and-coming North Williams corridor offers unpretentious libations and pub grub.

Reviews:

• “Great Drinks”
• “Great if you have low self-esteem…”
• “Love it love it”
• “Favorite Bar in N. PDX”
• “Too cool for school”

Tips: “Salon Q,” a social gathering for the middle-aged gay community takes place on the second Tuesday of the month.

Vendetta

A favorite after-work haunt with well-executed Pacific Northwest cuisine and a lively patio scene.

Reviews:

• “Even though its close by, don’t go on show night”
• “Hands Down – My Favorite restaurant in Portland”
• “Phenomenal food. Horrible service”
• “Hot Numi Tea – really!”
• “Disappointing”

Tips: A commitment to unusual and hard-to-find wines distinguishes the list here. Plus, the restaurant features numerous by-the-glass options at low prices.

Veritable Quandary or email Veritable Quandary

Waterfront wine bar offers American varietals, mainly Pacific Northwest, by the glass, bottles and flights; light bites and Internet access available.

Reviews:

• “Great wine, helpful staff.”
• “Best Wine Bar in Town!”
• “Best Wine Bar by Far!”
• “Great View and Good Opportunity to Try New Wine”
• “Love It, Love it – Burgers & Wine!! Yum!”

Tips: Thirst also serves domestic and imported beers.

Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro or email Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro

Grade school turned hotel, restaurant and bar helps revive a neighborhood—and lots of childhood memories.

Reviews:

• “I wish I still lived in Portland!”
• “Lets go to the Movies…”
• “Neat but the horrible food ruins it!”
• “why so popular?”
• “local art, local beer, local flair”

Tips: An overnight stay in one of the B&B rooms (former classrooms) includes admission to the movie, use of the outdoor soaking pool and breakfast the next day.

McMenamins Kennedy School or email McMenamins Kennedy School

Dazzling dishes created with exotic ingredients and luxe urban decor add luster to the Pearl District’s dining scene.

Reviews:

• “wonderful evening”
• “Love It!”
• “Nice but overrated”
• “This is the place to be.”
• “Divine Dinner”

Tips: Entertaining? Book the long, elegant chef’s table in the middle of the restaurant; it seats 14.

Bluehour

Contemporary Southern comfort food and potent cocktails keep this joint jumping on NE Alberta.

Reviews:

• “Go for Happy Hour!!!”
• “Overpriced”
• “Disappointed with Appetizers and Service”
• “Great atmosphere, great cocktails and nice happy hour $3 menu”
• “Great place!”

Tips: Take advantage of the $3 bar menu, with the purchase of one beverage per person, 4pm-6pm and 10pm-midnight, Tue-Sat.

Bernie’s Southern Bistro or email Bernie’s Southern Bistro

Coffee shop offers sandwiches, specialty drinks, a jukebox and video games in a casual, laid-back atmosphere.

Reviews:

• “Great hangout, awesome food and drinks”
• “good food, REALLY bad service”
• “Fun”
• “They messed it all up….”
• “Great Place to Chill”

Tiny’s

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