Absolutely loved my curated drink. I told our server I like tequila, sweet drinks, and don't like acids like orange juice or pineapple juice. They came back with this delicious drink, that was sweet but not too sweet , and still strong!! I was feeling it after one drink but that could also be because I hadn't eaten much that day. One of my friends said she liked spicy margs and the drink they created for her was perfection! I really enjoyed it, it had the perfect hint of spice not overbearing but you knew it was there. Another one of my friends ordered tequila and she said she liked pineapple juice with it. The drink they made her , I even liked it and I don't like pineapple juice. Overall 10/10 experience , we asked our server what was in our drinks and I honestly don't remember any of the ingredients in mine except the "pomegranate" lol. For sure coming back and bringing friends for this cool experience. I think it would be good for a second date because it's a bit intimate--dark and quiet. read more

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I'm LOLing that this bar is rated as 3.6 stars. Ok here is the deal as a local Portlander. Angel Face may look fancy and cute as hell, but they aren't doing anything fancy. They make damn good classic cocktails. You don't need original fancy cocktails at every bar. What's wrong with just ordering a manhattan, Negroni or dirty martini? They aren't doing a secret menu -- they just want to make your drink how you like. It's what bars have done for hundreds of years. It's cozy, simple, and the absolute damn best martini in town. Every time we come here, the bar manager says "tini time?" 10/5 stars. read more

Angel Face - Seated at the bar at Angel Face - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Ws there for a blind date, the cheese plate was great and drinks were delicious. The staff was friendly and very attentive and warm.

Jessie is awesome. Probably the kindest, sweetest bartender in Portland. Talented and engaging. This is a fun place with unique libations and friendly atmosphere. read more

On a 4-day trip to Portland, this restaurant/bar stood out for all the wrong reasons. I know they used to have no cocktail menu--a nice touch for a bar trying to do customized, bespoke drinks. They've replaced that concept, not with a more traditional drink menu, but with a glossary of at least 100 well-known cocktails that no customer could reasonably sort through. When asked whether the bartender might be willing to do something fun, the server's response was, "We don't do that anymore; pick a drink and let me know when you're ready." Sure, the drinks were totally fine, but this place is now missing what makes a cocktail bar enjoyable: creative drinks, friendly staff, nice ambiance, etc. Additionally, the food was terrible...reminiscent of something you would get from a school cafeteria. Slow, poor quality, and carelessly presented. To cap it off, we were double-charged for one of the food items. The explanation was that their system has a glitch that double charges for this particular item. It was unclear why, if the glitch is known about, it's on the customer to find and point out rather than being dealt with automatically. By the way, Too Soon directly next door is the opposite of all of the above: phenomenal cocktails creatively presented, the nicest staff you've ever encountered, and a thoughtful food menu. Go there instead! read more

Loved coming to this place woth my family. Was a wonderful experience and everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves. Clean and invitin! Staff was attentive and my food order came out perfect. read more

Stopped for a quick drink before dinner and honestly wish we'd stayed longer. The bar was beautiful, music cute. Bartender super nice and gave us some other bar suggestions. I really liked their menu concept. Long list of classics I enjoyed reading through along with one house drink per spirit. I got Nobody's Mad their house Mezcal drink, it was a banger. Whole vibe! Will return! read more

so happy to have stumbled upon Angel Face! While waiting for a dinner table at a nearby restaurant we stopped in to grab a drink. Since it was our first time the server was super helpful & explained to us how it works. I love places like this! My vague description of "tequila, not too sweet and I like citrus" turned into a delicious drink, I was with two friends & they raved about their drinks. It is a low lit intimate bar, perfect for a date or good conversation. Will definitely be back read more

Angel Face - three cocktails on a table - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Such a cute and unique spot. There is no cocktail menu. Instead, the server asks you a few questions and returns with a fantastic drink. Will definitely be back! read more

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The name is ironic. Some of the rudest service I've ever encountered, and I've lived all over the country. Ten years living in NYC and I've never been told to "have a nice life" by a bartender. Completely stupefied from the first to the last. Ready to not be met with eye contact from staff upon sitting down? Ready to ask where the bathroom is and be answered in the most intensely demeaning method possible? Ready to have your credit card sit on the bar for several minutes after your glasses are empty, then say "we're ready for our check whenever you have a minute" and get a death stare from the bartender? Hard to express the VIBE in words but it's downright distasteful. I vented quietly to my partner about how I was feeling and then he told me notes might have been passed behind me. Ready to feel like you're in high school and someone thinks they're the cool kid? Somebody please invent a word for the service worker equivalent of a Karen. That's this spot. Will never return. The antagonistic attitudes displayed here tonight are what propagates the concept of the Seattle Freeze, which is harming our communities. We will be having a nice life! read more

Peter makes the best espresso martinis, very friendly and quick :) ! 10/10 recommend, cool vibes too!

there seem to be lots of reviews that complain about the service. i am not saying they are wrong--but i personally like to be talked down to when trying to order an alcoholic drink i have no frame of reference for. being condescending is sexy. go for the expensive drinks, stay for the authentically pretentious atmosphere most trendy hip bars try to deny when it's truly just part of their nature. read more

Vibes and music are great. Fantastic song selection. The food was bad and I had to return one of the drinks because it was no good. The service took forever and the place wasn't even that busy. A lot of attitude for a little place. read more

Excellent classic cocktails with their twist to original recipes. Staff is friendly, helpful and engaging. Small but tasty good selection of food. read more

We enjoy coming here when we're in the neighborhood for drinks. I think they have small plates but honestly I've never checked before. We always sit at the bar and I love watching them make concoctions. They don't have a menu so I usually just tell them an idea of what I usually drink or the kind of liquor I'm feeling that night. It gets pretty busy at times which is to be expected for that kinda bar and pace so put your name in and take a stroll around! read more

Angel Face - Dirty martini - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We were a light skeptical coming into angel face when they don't have their own cocktails. So it was explained to me they have a huge list of spirits and can make any cocktails we want and/or have a cocktail made based on what you're seeking. They made our drinks very well, my partner likes ordering a rum old fashioned that's not sweet, and he felt it was made perfectly. I wasn't sure what I wanted besides some citrusy and lemon, and they suggested a French 57, which tasted great and refreshing. It was on the more expensive side of these non-super fancy cocktails, however, around $15 each. read more

Angel Face - French 57 - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Had a lot of fun here with friends over Egg White Cocktails and The House Pate! It was refreshing to be in the presence of amazing female bartenders who make a hundred perfect drinks a minute! Will definitely be back for more good vibes and energy. read more

Angel Face - Egg White Cocktail - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I've been here many times & this really is the best trio: 1/2 Dosen Oysters + Steak Frites + Recommended drink. Cute spot. First come / first seated (no reservations). Usually a wait, but not a bad one. Service can vary. Still outdoor seating only (Oct 2021). read more

Had never been here and decided to stop by for a quick drink. Waitress came by and I asked if she had a cocktail menu. She said NOPE and walked away. I figured out that they would make probably anything I wanted, I just needed to figure it out. Mind went blank - too much pressure! Ordered a whiskey sour and it was fine. Drink was too expensive and didn't appreciate the waitress being so curt. I don't expect them to feign over me but jeeesh. read more

To say this place is my favorite cocktail bar in Portland would be the understatement of the millennia. All you tightwad ninnies complaining about the cocktails and service can kick rocks. If you can't handle telling the bartender what kind of spirit and flavors you like, go get drunk at a Red Lobster like you know you really want to. Angel Face is the real deal - the ambiance is killer, every single drink I've ever had there has blown my mind, and I have found the servers to be consistently wonderful over the 50+ times I've gone there. I'll probably name my first born after the bar manager. It's like Hemingway's liquor cabinet had a baby with the Queen of England's poise and class. Long live Angel Face. read more

I was robbed but refunded. Bring cash, don't ask for a cocktail menu. Rather, describe what you're wanting in a drink. If only they put that on a sign. Service was pretty minimal. We were met with apathetic expressions. There was a full water glass on the bar before we arrived and when the two of us sat down, they said "we'll get you one more water" . Just got snacks and drinks before dinner res at 7:30, The server was also very un-enthused because we clearly interrupted her eating while sitting at the ADA bar seats. I realized we spent our entire time next to a half empty coffee mug that was likely the precursor to dinner. The POS system was having issues and when we asked for our check the server returned it and stuck in front of my face, wordless, waiting for me to take it while I was clearly enjoying my drink and company. Admittedly, I left a low tip, 10% as I thought saying something would open a can or worms. Days late I noticed the total charge was greater than the total amount I left. I remember because my date and I had a silent stare off due to the low amount. I had to go back in to the restaurant to bring this to their attention as their voicemail didn't work. It took a week plus, phone calls, text messages, and a trip back to correct. Had I not had the silent stare off with my date I probably would have never remembered the total. All in all, I likely would go back here but maybe bring cash so I'm not robbed. read more

the service has really gone downhill in the past year or so. it's too bad, as this place really used to be a gem. but now it's a gamble on the service that you'll get, and who wants to deal with that? read more

Worst service ever!!! Our server could not make her disdain for helping us more evident. She was rude and not helpful at all. And, the wine was horrible.....calling it swill would not describe it. I will NEVER GO BACK. What is odd is that their sister place Luce is amazing......go figure. read more

The concept is appreciated the spot is cute but the server human has a horrible attitude and I have shared this sentiment with other friends when they have gone on different occasions. Maybe one more try? We shall see... read more

This place was mediocre. The cheese board was the least impressive thing I've ever seen and a waste of $21. The drinks were meh. Would not go back. read more

Angel Face - Cheeseboard - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Indifferent service, disappointing food. It's sad to come to Portland and not eat great food.

Waited 30 minutes for a drink and then the rude waitress told us they lost our ticket.

I was intimidated when first handed a menu. They do not have a cocktail menu . As a person who is not very booze literate, I thought about walking out . I'm so glad we stayed. Our bartender/server was lovely. She asked what we liked and whipped up something perfect to go with delicious dessert . This is indulgent but it was a great way to celebrate our anniversary read more

The bf and I were in the neighborhood little early to meet some friends for dinner later and stopped by at Angel Face for a couple drinks. At first glance this bar looks very posh with a retro feel and has a very speakeasy vibe to it. Their drink menu pretty much lists the different alcohols they have and based on your taste and preference they make the cocktails, which is the coolest part of the place!! For our first drink, the bf got an extra dirty martini and I got a Manhattan. Both our drinks were spot on and pretty strong. For our second drink, I got a drink which was mostly Mezcal with a little bit of fruitiness and the bf got a simile drink, but on the less sweeter side. Overall, the drinks here are pretty awesome and worth every penny! Definitely recommend this place if you're in the mood for a couple strong drinks read more

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I don't understand why it takes 25 minutes to make a drink, even when I only ordered a glass of sparkling wine. The wait is super long and this place would benefit from prioritizing drink orders that are simple and fast instead of making us wait so long. read more

Great place to grab a drink if you're feeling adventurous. Tell the server how you are feeling the bartender will mix up something to meet those needs. It was a nice vibe in the place and service was good even though she was very quiet and didn't tell us what was in our drinks. We also ordered fries and they were delicious. read more

Angel Face - French Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Maybe just the wrong night. Busy on a Saturday at 6. Waiter was clipped and just said "they serve the classics." No further explanation, no cocktail menu. Drinks were fine in minuscule proportions. So many other good options. Hopefully Nightingale reopens soon. read more

AMAZING personalized cocktails. Such a fun energy. I would love to go back to try the food.