It was my first time here and I drive by this area all the time. I would say it is a little gem. I…read moredid not get to try any of the food or snacks. There is a food cart in the back with Hawaiian goods which I am down to try next time. The service is friendly and acknowledge me when I first got in. The reason why I went to this bar was to check out the vibes if it was too loud or too busy or if it is chill enough to hear conversations with one another. That would be it ! It was quiet enough to have conversations even for a drink with a large group. There is a Photo Booth and a vending machine for nicotine I believe. And there are signs that they have karaoke on Saturdays, which I will have to come back for so this is definitely a spot to check out. I did not give it a full five stars because the parking was not the greatest.

A fun little hidden gem of a bar. This isn't what I would call a dive but it's far from modern - it…read morehas the vibe of an old school lounge. It's chill and has character. The best thing about this place is the lighting. There is something about the tone that makes you feel like someone turned on a warm lens filter. It just makes me feel relaxed. Crowd was modest but fun for Saturday karaoke. I am going to have to add this into my regular bar rotation.

It was the worst experience I have ever had in my life while living in Portland, Oregon. The…read morebartender gave me change fir a $10 and tried keeping the change when the money was on the table and my back was turned while being distracted by the "security" person that tried selling "crack"to me, intimidating me into giving her $5. People using the bathroom and parking lot doing drugs. I never seen anything like it. After a righteous gentleman reminded the bartender about her giving me change in the first place, became angry with me and threw me ouf of the bar. I spent over $100 in the bar and I was accused of not buying anything. What a terrible time I had and I will never go back. Scary ass place!!!! I felt as if I was going to be jumped at any givin time. Boo!!!!

I thought this bar was going to be a *lot* more dive-y than it was. Don't get me wrong, it IS a…read moretotal dive, but it's actually clean. No fancy drinks (cocktails) here, though: just pints, straight pours, stiff drinks, and cash only. Yeah, you read that right - cash only!

Thought we'd check out the Rose City Pub. It's in our neighborhood and it has been a long time…read moresince we've been there. In fact, the very first time we went to that location, it was called 'Sir Loins'! His grandparents used to take us there, and after Sir Loins, we went back once, but were not happy with their steak. Years later, we'll give them another chance. Hubby ordered a glass of Merlot, and said it was excellent. For his meal, he ordered the Surf and Turf, which was an 8 ounce sirloin steak and large fried shrimp. As his side, he ordered the loaded baked potato. A green salad was also ordered. We were quite frankly blown away by the food. The steak was cooked exactly as requested and was as tender as could be. The potato was hot and loaded, and came with additional butter, sour cream and green onions to add on. Toasted cheese bread was on the plate. The salad with ranch dressing was just fine too. All that for a very reasonable price. Service was quick and friendly. The vibe of the pub was friendly as well. I got Rueben Sandwich with fries. We shared the salad, above. The sauerkraut with my Rueben was far more better than one I had recently! Half of everything, was set for another meal.

Great Place to watch the Game. Good Food, would recommend the wings and the nachos…read more The Bartenders are fantastic and have a great sense of humor. Overall had a good time

Walking in, friendly service. They greet you, the menu options aren't bad. Foods delicious and it's…read morevery cute and peaceful, as I went in the afternoon on a weekday. They have a dog friendly patio and tons of drinks. There's also a back dining area. I believe I met a bartender, her name was Zoey. She was very kind. Along with the kitchen staff who seemed to enjoy chatting it up when they can. I had a few kouign amann and sat there, no trouble just hanging out. Ordered a sandwich and called it a day. No fuss. No hovering, just friendly workers who wanna talk story and get to know their customers !

They open at 7:00 a.m., seems early for a bar as we were the only patrons. The breakfast tacos are…read morecheap, but small and average. The chilaquiles are a better option: ample and tasty. Bartender is polite, moderately friendly. Parking isn't an issue.

This place rips. DJs, hot dogs, pudding shots, pool table,…read moregreat back patio, really cool bartenders. A lot to fall in love with. Brought my pup down the other day and grabbed a pizza at the spot next door and there was a vendor's market! Nice to see a little pocket of OG Portland still doing its thing.

Great Fremont spot. The back patio is perfect for a summer day. Their fresh squeezed offering is…read moresuper yummy. Want to play pool, listen to music, have a nice chat with the Bartender? It is all here! And if you are lucky Bo the sweetest dog ever will greet you as you order your beverage. A real gem of a location on Fremont.

The Knockback is a whole vibe,loud, packed, quirky decor (yes, mounted animal heads and roses), and…read morereally good food. I had the patty melt, tasty but the onions were surprisingly sweet. But the queso and chips? Unreal. Order it, trust me. Funky cocktails, tons of sandwiches, indoor or patio seating. Super laid back and not the least bit pretentious. Just know Fridays get wild, every other day is way more chill. Don't forget the have an awesome happy hour Great neighborhood spot with personality for days. I definitely recommend.

At first glance the queso fries looked only moderately appealing: "nacho style" processed cheese…read moreand CUBED pulled pork. But the taste was loaded goodness. Yum. Their take on a Negroni cocktail was excellent. Great vibe and awesome bar. Decent prices, friendly service, doable parking.

Kaya has immaculate vibes and they've got a DJ turning it up after 8pm(?). I know I'm at a cool…read morespot because all the melanin in the Portland metro area is here. Love the decor and the drinks are fun and super tasty. Happy Hour is lit! We ordered a bunch of truffle/parmesan fries and the food was very hot/fresh. Will definitely be coming back here!

Stopped in last night with a few girlfriends to celebrate my birthday. Such a cute spot for a chill…read morenight out with friends. Good vibes and good ambiance with great music. Service was great. Staff was nice. They were very accommodating to our large party (8 people). It did take awhile for us to receive our last round of drinks, but we weren't sure if the bartender knew how to make the shots or not that we ordered. Before we left, a DJ was setting up to play live music. They do pay you down and check your bags/purses when they check your ID. Will definitely be back soon with my friends.

Vault 31 is such a cool spot. Imagine your favorite retro arcade... but with a bar…read more The neon lights, giant game screens, and nostalgic décor make the whole place feel like stepping into a gamer's playground. We ended up staying way longer than planned because it's just that fun -- grabbing drinks, watching people battle it out on the big screens, and soaking in the atmosphere. It's not your typical bar where everyone just stands around. There's always something going on and the vibe is super welcoming and energetic and the owners are so cool! If you love retro games, colorful arcade energy, and good drinks, Vault 31 is an absolute gem.

Food, service, ambiance was awesome. They let us draft for a birthday and just good vibes all…read morearound. Would recommend and plan on returning. Everyone rocked.

Great food! Great presentation! Even gluten free options! Curly steak fries were amazing. Great…read morespecials too and reasonably priced drinks.

Met up with some friends for Happy Hour at O'Dear Bar in the Parkrose area, and wow--what a great…read morefind. I had never been before, but it was a central spot for all of us and the menu looked promising... and it absolutely delivered. The vibe when you walk in is spot on--moody and a little dark, but still well-lit, super clean, and surprisingly spacious. It instantly feels like a place you want to hang out for a while. Service was just as good. Our waiter was attentive, easygoing, and made everything feel relaxed and fun. We ordered the cauliflower, shrimp skewers, fondue, and a basket of fries--every single thing was delicious. But the fries? Next level. Kind of like jojos, but WAY better--crispy, flavorful, and honestly unforgettable. And the Old Fashioned completely stole the show. Easily one of the best I've had. Definitely adding O'Dear to the regular rotation.

Came for a fundraiser karaoke and had delicious food ! The service was prompt and food…read morepresentation was excellent! Mocktails were great staff has tremendous hospitality and great customer service. Parking is limited so prepare to be patient to find a spot. The a/c was the best yet seriously it was 91 degrees outside when we arrived and inside was blissfully cool. I don't do well in the heat very happy it's nice in here

This place is a disaster. Can't take a credit card. Unhelpful staff. Terrible limited menu until 5…read more Dive bar feel. Some of the game machines not working. Bar tender eating out of steel bowl behind counter. Did I mention not friendly. Maybe it's a better experience if you are a regular.