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    Bar Casa Vale

    4.0 (285 reviews)
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    Patatas bravas with a hint of smoke
    Greg R.

    Every now and then you find a place that blows you away. This is that place! Exquisite food inspired from northern Spain, with authentic wood grill. Service was great and the bartender is a genius. Yes, I said she is a genius. The drinks were art work. (No, I don't know anyone who works there - I just really loves this place)

    Pan con Tomate
    Alex W.

    Atmosphere: Great atmosphere. Outdoor tables and a nicely designed interior. Was fairly slow the day we went so did not have as much of a lively feel, but I could imagine it may other days. Food: The Pintxos Platter was probably the best thing that we had. The charcuterie was very good. Pan con Tomate tasted fine, but the portion size for the price was insulting. Octopus was decent. Price: Upscale restaurant so a little spendy. Personally, I felt the prices skewed a bit high for the portion size. Given how cheap bread is, they could have given more than one piece of bread in the Pan Con Tomate for $9 Service: Table Service. Service was good. Parking: Small parking lot for maybe 10 cars. Also street parking nearby. Overall: All the food was decent but nothing really stood out to entice a return visit given the price point and portion size and plethora of dining options in Portland to try.

    Sangria made a perfect accompaniment to small plates
    John K.

    I knew the Olympia Provisions empire stretched beyond their eponymous headquarters, but was still pleasantly surprised to see how far, while checking their website. Bar Casa Vale is the Spanish offshoot, and I'm thrilled to have paid a visit. First off, croquetas were spectacular - perfectly done. The octopus was among the top 3 I've ever had, anywhere. Patatas Bravas had just the right amount of seasoning, like everything else we tried here. All in all, the bar food here compares favorably with anything I've had, anywhere in Spain. The space is welcoming - with lighting that makes it easy to read the menu, while being subdued at the same time. Service was knowledgeable, friendly, and efficient, without hovering.

    Renee A.

    We ended up here by happenstance and decided to give it a try. Tucked away in a parking lot, dark from outside but my husband always says the display of lights draw me in. We'll, there is some truth to that, but it was also a Cold night and I saw a fire pit sparking through as we walked by. Quaint bar and restaurant. They have both indoor and covered (warm) outdoor seating that expands the space. Tables were filled with both friends gathered, laughing and having cocktails as well as couples enjoying a lovely dinner together. The staff - when we walked in originally, we were created by a gentleman who was welcoming and shared more about the restaurant with us. We hesitated a bit and stepped outside as we already had our name on a waiting list for another restaurant around the corner. After talking a bit more we decided to cancel that wait and walked back in. We only had about a 5 min wait for a table and were seated. The menu is Spanish tapas. We ordered drinks (they were so so), the chorizo with hot honey, but it was the grilled octopus that won the evenings dinner praise. We enjoyed trying the restaurant, however (not just here, but all tapas restaurants) tend to be on the pricier side for food. Great atmosphere, good staff and enjoyable food.

    Anthony A.

    Spanish diners may serve tapas, which are small plates of food meant for sharing, or other traditional Spanish dishes. This place is a a take on the tapas style treats from overseas. We stopped in to check this out and decided to stay for some treats. Teh srvice staff os pretty on spot. When were waiting I thought they were under staffed however everyone seemed to work together and make sure no one is left unattended. ONe thing to consider, 20% is added to every order plua health care coverage tax. The place is loud. Expect to have to speak up just to hold a conversation.

    Kelly A.

    Nice spot! I'm always excited for tapas, and this spot had some decent options. Our bartender was helpful with dish descriptions, and we opted for two proteins (the grilled shrimp and ham croquettes) and two sort of "sides" (the grilled tomato bread and roasted peppers). The shrimp and bread were the forerunners for me. I thought everything was fine but I wasn't wowed. Also, the plates took quite a while to come out, and there weren't many guests dining that evening so I didn't really understand the wait. The bar is beautiful with the green, sort of aquatic uplighting. The outdoor fire pit was really cool (or warm, I should say!). I'd go back for the ambiance before the food.

    $16 cocktail at bcc.

    We've been in twice recently and the servers are lovely, but the experience make me wish I never left home. The first time was in December and we hoped to get dinner and drinks, but were sent away after our cocktails because of a "kitchen fire." They comped our cocktails and gave us gift cards, so we went back. I ordered a $16 cocktail and it was presented like this. The wrong glass, no garnish, just meh. Maybe the bar tender was new? The server was great and replaced the drink. The food was priced like high end food, but fell woefully short. We will not be going back and recommend Scotch lodge or rum club in that areas.

    Atun Crudo
    Beth G.

    This is from September so it's an old review but better late than never This was a wonderful restaurant to try and would love to come back sometime! My partner and I stopped in while walking around Portland. The staff was kind and informative of the menu and the outside area was nice! We really enjoyed the octopus! It was a different dish from anything we've ever had! Lots of flavor and the octopus was cooked perfectly. Deviled eggs were amazing but it's hard to share with 3 of them. The crudo was good but honestly had too much going on for such a small amount of fish. $17 for that was really disappointing. I wish it said in the description that it's a pretty small dish.

    Desserts- crema Catalana and and abuelita pot de creme
    Tiffany H.

    I hadn't been here in years and glad I gave it another chance- tasty drinks and enjoyed all the dishes we tried. The pork belly, trout and besos were probably my top picks but all of the food was flavorful and delicious. Friendly staff, indoor and outdoor seating options, and overall a nice dinner spot.

    Katie F.

    This place is by far one of my favorites in Portland!! The staff are THE BEST! Seriously! I can't say enough amazing things about every single person I've encountered here. The food speaks for itself: vibrant, dynamic, flavorful, textural- composition is wonderful and the staff is so knowledgeable about flavor pairings so let them help you if you're between choices! 100/10- this place is a GEM!

    Britt Y.

    We always frequent this establishment when we're in the mood for tapas and paella (arroz mix on the menu). Service was great minus us having to remind them about the birthday celebration on our reservation notes but all good. Food was 7/10 since the rice wasn't as crispy as usual & potatoes were a bit hard. We've had it better prepared in the past but still fairly tasty. Ambiance is great. Drinks could be improved by adding a garnish. It's always a bit sad to pay $15+ and not get the extra touch (personal preference). Last improvement regarding the 20% auto gratuity - not a fan when restaurants do this + 3% health charge. For party of 2, doesn't make sense to tack on these charges and ask for additional tip.

    Cheese platter
    Dave K.

    It's a bit too hip for a tapas joint in Spain, but hey, we are in PDX, and the ambiance is quite enjoyable, with a bar area, seating area, and an outdoor, heated, tented-space. Something for everyone. Four of us worked our way through a good part of the menu. Boquerones, Spanish cheese board, pan con tomate, patatas bravas, ensalada de espinacas, calabaza guisada, atun crudo, roasted romanesco cauliflower, and the wagyu steak a la plancha for the carnivore of the group. Presentation of the food was mixed, as was portion size, but generally appropriate for the dish. Bread with tomato--well, it's a slab of thick cut, large grilled bread slathered with a bright, acidic tomato conserve. I wonder if summer tomatoes would smooth out that excess bite, but the dish worked well. I mean bread and tomatoes is a peasant dish, and the portion size matched that. The cheese board was quite the opposite, aiming for visual minimalism that matched the 2 ounces of cheese, a small mounding of macerated raisins, and a scant grouping of thinly shaved fennel that was so marvelously seasoned that I really wish the kitchen hadn't been so stingy. The cheese selection was ok, not exceptional, which made it feel that the $16 price tag for this was exorbitant. Switching aesthetic approach again, the spinach salad used a variety of thick-leafed over-sized spinach, and kept the leaves whole, which required some dexterity on the diner's part. I prefer the texture of spinach like this over the more easily managed baby spinach or even bunched spinach you find in the market. The pears and pumpkin seeds added excellent texture and variety, and while the salad was perfectly dressed (ie, not over-dressed), the quince vinaigrette seemed more like a conceit--being overly-interested in including the name quince in the description than adding any particular identity of its own. Despite that one quibble, the dish was a success. Moving on to the boquerones, we return to a very small portion size, unless you include the generous offering of crackers. But that's as it should be as anchovies are about intensity not quantity. These were a good example of white anchovies, having that fresh, bright, saline flavor which distinguishes them from the muddled, all-bass notes of your average canned variety. A win. The butternut squash was one of the great successes of the kitchen on the night we dined in. Squash, when handled well, has an intense, meaty depth to it, and this was on point. Add to that the judicious layering of flavors, from the harissa, which didn't punish with heat, but added a tickle of interest, and the slightly sour richness of the fromage blanc produced a fully-conceived winner. Regarding portion size and presentation, this hit a mid-spot between rustic food and urban sophistication, coming out in a glazed earthenware cocotte which was as autumnal as the squash. And then the patatas bravas. If there is one stereotypical tapas, this is it, and as a consequence, there is tremendous variety in how kitchens approach the classic. BCV decided to hew a country-path with a nod to American sensibilities, by which I mean that the potatoes were coated in far more 'salsa brava' than many places in Spain. The potatoes themselves were served in oversized chunks that added to their bucolic identity as did their abundance. Some of the potatoes had a crisp exterior that crackled beneath their creamy interior, while others may have softened or never crisped up in the first place. In the dim light, it was hard to ascertain, but it felt like the potatoes had not been peeled. Again, the peasant approach, which stood out as I can't think of a time when patatas bravas were not peeled. These also were slathered with what the menu calls an aioli, but which was less assertive on the garlic flavor than many, which I noted as a benefit. With the atun crudo, we are once again presented with minimalist plate decor to accompany the small portion size. The raw 'tuna' had a slight "bite" to it. I should first note that here the menu seems to be confused, because yellowtail is a jack, not a tuna. Having eaten and fished a great deal of yellow tail, I am still confused by the texture of this yellow tail. It makes me think that it may have undergone a very short pickling or curing--it didn't taste it but the texture was confusing. The parsley oil was lovely, purveying all the complexity that good parsley possesses. The large lipped plate was dotted with the harissa in the contemporary style, like small red molehills of mild flavor. I still haven't decided how successful this dish was, which may itself be the answer. While I didn't have the steak, I was told it was extremely tender, which credit must be split both by the cut of meat--flat iron is second only to tenderloin for a yielding texture. However, the pumpkin puree didn't meet with my pal's approval. Service was solid, providing descriptions of dishes and keeping us appraised of kitchen timing. Bravo!

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    Ben C.

    Worthy of a top 40 recognition! Space & lighting perfect for a cozy & romantic vibe inside. The simple outdoor patio is just as energetic (on the weekends). Order the paella as soon as the staff greets you for drinks. We must have been lucky cause the grilled octopus was one of the largest legs we ever had! So tender & flavorful. Service excellent ~ poised and friendly with smiles each time. Very attentive. Limited private parking lot, street parking for most. Reservations recommended.

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    The food here was amazing. We got the grilled octopus & steak. Both were cooked to perfection.

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