This is a great place to hang out, grab some nosh, have a drink, and spend time with your favorite…read morepeople. [Format & Space] Seat yourself*, review the menus at the table, order at the bar, they bring your food and drinks to your table. *Plenty of tables, some with long benches, others with chairs on the inside. There's also a large patio. This is a welcome and safe space. [Drinks] Right up front, I'm going to tell you I'm a lightweight. I'm allergic to alcohol, so I don't drink often. Here's one of the things I love about The 649. They have a fantastic selection of mocktails that are created with the same creativity, flair, and intention as a "leaded" cocktail. I appreciate that I get to participate and not be stuck with a lemonade, zero alcohol beer, or wine. So, HUZZAH for creating an inviting space for a non-drinker! There *are* times when I'm willing to risk the lobster-bod, itchiness, and stuffy nose and there are plenty of cocktails from which to choose! [Food] There's a nice selection of sharable plates and mains. I've personally tried the flatbread pizza, Bavarian pretzel, Cubano, and Brisket Press, all of which were delish. [Service] The service has always been fabulous. The staff are welcoming, friendly, and helpful. [Activities] There are a few TVs around the bar with sports. It was a great place to catch some of the World Cup games. Additionally, there are several games that you can borrow and play, which is a lot of fun. [Location] Tucked in a busy shopping center with Safeway as an anchor. Parking hasn't been super problematic yet, but based on one of the other reviewers (Ron R - loved your formatting too, so I borrowed it until we get rich text formatting or emojis!) I can see where it could be a challenge.

Excellent food, drinks, and vibe. Service was wonderful. I didn't get pics of my food because I was…read moreenjoying being in the moment. The spicy michelada with pineapple vodka had me feeling like I was back in Puerto Vallarta. The brisket press sandwich was so flavorful. Will definitely be back!!

Superb! We found it loud, but of course the restaurant doesn't have full control of the table of 8…read morepartiers having a celebration VERY close to ours. Tables were too close together to put eight people there. The food was exceptional. My husband got swordfish and I got the risotto; both were very good. We'll go back, and just refuse a table next to a large party next time.

We were staying up the street at a hotel on Saturday and we walked past this place and said we…read morewould circle back. We hit this place for happy hour in the evening and we made a great choice (not bragging:). We started off with cockatils, Cadillac Margarita real good, Written Word Manhattan nice and Station Sour the great capper! That artichoke dip should be sold in Whole Foods! Spicy and good. Sliders we're okay but those Street Tacos we could of ate 8 of those, real good. We had a great waitress who was one of the owners and we look forward to coming back to support this wonderful place! Please drop in if you're in the area.

Bluemoon Diner has a really cute retro exterior and it caught my eye every time I drove past it…read more Finally I decided it's time to pay a visit, so I gathered a few friends for some much needed girl time. We stopped in on a Friday morning and it was quiet, with only a few regulars eating food and reading a newspaper. The interior was equally as cute as the exterior. The shop was full of 1950s era decorations, from the retro lighting to old newspaper clippings. The bar area kinda reminded me the diner the Men in Black 3, where K ordered a piece of apple pie with a slice of cheese. The dining area was clean and bright, and the menu had tons of classic American selections. I ordered the chicken fried steak which was the recommendation, and I liked it. My friends ordered pancakes and enjoyed them as well. Our server was attentive but quiet. I wouldn't say she was the friendliest but she certainly was attentive. Overall, I liked the Bluemoon Diner and I am glad I finally checked it out. Now I know a good spot to go when I want some classic American diner food.

Went here with my aunt and was not disappointed! Needed to find somewhere sit down that wasn't…read moreeither too noisy or too crowded and came across this gem. Food wasn't bad so I'll definitely be back! There were a few micro charges that we didn't even think about when ordering (whipped cream on milkshake, 0.50 or some odd cents for tartar sauce) but otherwise it was a very pleasant experience. As someone who usually hates sauerkraut the Reuben was actually enjoyable which was a surprise to me. The place really captures the diner feel inside and out, I'm excited to try different menu options in the future.

The best steak bites, tender, amazing flavor, truly something extraordinary to experience. We have…read morenever had anything here that wasn't just the best ever. Their new location is perfect, the ambiance is amazing. The family provides excellent table service and are lovely to chat with thru out the meal, very attentive. We love eating here!

Maybe the best Phó around! The lemongrass steak bites are amazing! Highly recommend coming!…read more Great service by Lexi too! Thank you Lexi!

Been coming here for a few years now and it's my go-to spot to chill and catch up with friends…read more - We usually get the ciders and they are much cheaper than most places at $5 for the small and $7 for a pint - Love the ambiance and lighting - plenty of seating and TVs if you're into sports - Favorite part is that I can bring my own takeout! There's plenty of food options nearby to grab before coming in like McDonalds, Popeyes, Frank's Noodle House, Bombay Pizza, Oyatsupan... you get the idea - They let you sample the drinks before buying! - I've always received great service and drink recommendations Highly recommend if you're looking for a casual place with nice ambiance, cheap drinks, and a space to bring your own food to enjoy with friends!

We stayed within walking distance of Craft Pour House & decided to try it. Had fun time, they have…read moregood selection of brews, some ciders; friendly staff.

Hands down best Birria tacos I've ever had…read more My sister and I got a barbaqueso plate each and we were wishing we ordered an ADDITIONAL place plate for the each of us! The tacos were out of this world and very flavorful, each bite made me grateful that I had tastebuds. On top of that, the plate came with a generous amount of toppings. The cashier was very kind and she made me and my sister felt welcomed. La Pachanga has two more loyal customers that will be coming back frequently. This place is worth the hype -- don't walk, RUN to La Pachanga!

Terrible. Honestly. When the tacos al pastor had zero flavor, I mean ZERO, I politely told the guy…read morethat they had zero al pastor flavor. He just nodded and said okay thank you. That was it. Didn't apologize, didn't ask if I'd rather have something else instead. Clearly did not give a damn. I came here because I saw all the good reviews but it's terrible. I also got two barbacoa tacos and they were almost flavorless. I am not in unreasonable person, but this is some of the worst Mexican food I have ever had in terms of being dry and flavorless. Do not recommend.

Folks, please indulge me with some real talk: I am a self-admitted "burger snob". Which is why I…read morethink plenty of places make a "good" burger, but very few make an "incredible" burger. This is why I'm very happy to report that Biggie's is serving up a legit, bonafide, INCREDIBLE burger! In fact, before I finish this review I'll just say it: Biggie's has now taken my #1 spot for "Best Burger this side of the Portland Metro area". The pictures I posted tell the story. It's a large, juicy, high-quality burger that is cooked to absolute perfection. This is a REAL smash burger, complete with the obligatory slight crispness on the burger's edges. I had previously thought that John's Marketplace made the best smash burger in the area (and they do make a very good burger), but Biggie's is another level of good. Burger perfection, really. Now, let's talk about the fries. Biggie's serves "battered fries". And I have to confess, dear reader...for years I have been petitioning both the United Nations and the International Criminal Court in The Hague to deem battered fries a "Crime against humanity". I mean, it's already a fried potato. A perfectly-sliced, perfectly-fried potato with just the right amount of salt is the very essence of a proper French fry. Yet some heathens (or probably Communists, most likely) think that BATTERING a French fry might be a good idea?!? No. Just no, no, NO!!! With that off my chest, it both pains me and wounds my inner child to confess that - as far as "battered fries" go - the fries served at Biggie's were pretty tasty. They are uniquely spiced in a way that doesn't overwhelm the actual fry, but does add some nice flavor. I would absolutely love it, and probably thereafter nominate Mr. Biggie for a Nobel Peace Prize, if he instead served hand-cut, never-frozen fries. Because those would compliment the amazing burger quite well. Alas, that would also take a lot of time and probably be expensive to do it right (meaning cooking those fresh fries in peanut oil). So, I will forgive the indiscretion of these "battered fries". I guess. Moving on, the price makes this meal (burger, fries, and a coke) a downright bargain. $14 for the whole combo! To put that in proper perspective, a disgusting 1/4 Pounder with cheese meal at McDonald's will cost you...almost $14. That's like asking, "For $14 sir or madam, would you like one of the finest burger combos to ever grace the Oregon Territory, or would you instead prefer a burger combo so foul that if I gave it to my dog, HE would call animal control to report ME for animal cruelty?" Suffice it to say...the choice is both stark and clear. Now, since I was "food high" after finishing this scrumptious burger, I decided to treat myself to a shake too. I figured if the shake was even half as good as the burger, it would be a winner and a must-have. And slap my a*s and call me Shirley...the shake is as good as the burger! Mother of God!! I swear, it's like the man running this place descended from some galaxy far beyond Andromeda for the sole purpose of making my life better. Jesus died for your sins. And Mr. Biggie came from who-knows-where to vehemently convince you, "If eating Biggie's Burgers is a sin, I'd be perfectly OK sharing a 2-bedroom apartment in Gresham with none other than Lucifer himself." Speaking of Mr. Biggie (I don't know his real name), I spoke with him for a short bit and he seemed really cool. Jovial, rightly proud of his burgers, and all around a righteous dude. He struck me as the type of guy for whom you really, really want to see him succeed. And to succeed, people like YOU need to go to Biggie's Burger's ricky tick tick! Like, right NOW! Put your phone down (you've been on it too much today anyway), take a shower for the first time since Burger King was still a prince, and get your burger-loving self to Biggie's! I promise, you will be better for it. I will be better for it. The entire WORLD will be better for it. So, why are you still reading?!? Didn't you see where I already told you to go?? Shoo! Get goin'! ¡Vamos! There, that's better.

Amazing food! $14 for a burger, fries, and a drink is a great deal! Outstanding service too! Can't…read morewait to come back with my family to try more.

Golden Valley Brewery has been a bit lower on the priority list as far as it goes for breweries to…read moretry in the Portland metro area. Part of it is Steve and I hardly ever go to Beaverton and we were a little bit concerned with the Yelp score average. But we decided to give it a try a little while back as it was it's time and we want to check out and be as completeist as possible with breweries in this area. The beer that Steve and I had was the Muddy Valley Oatmeal Stout. Now, I also tried their beer a lighter beer type at their McMinnville location and it was just okay... but this Oatmeal Stout I liked quite a bit more. So I suggest focusing in their dark beers. The flavor highlights in this beer are sweetness and Oatmeal. It is also smooth and creamy in body. For a Stout it isn't a very heavy beer and is on the light bodied side which sometimes you come across a Stout that is like that but it isn't something I'd call commonplace.

Went for dinner on a Friday evening. Had no issue getting a seat and was treated super well despite…read morebeing a solo diner. I had an order of their pickled vegetables and their rib eye. The rib eye was cooked perfectly and the mashed potatoes were wonderful. The mustard greens weren't my favorite but that's personal preference. The cherry on top was their special: a lemon blueberry skillet cookie with ice cream. I could have eaten 100 of them. A delightful evening and I wish I remembered my servers name because they were fantastic too!

What great service, food was hot and plentiful. The man had the nicest smile, explained everything…read more Will absolutely come back again. My burger never got cold when I was eating it!!!!

As we continue to experience Foodlandia, I like to try each of the different carts (even if my wife…read moreis stuck on one). On this visit, a burger was in order. I surveyed the menu and went with a BBQ-y, cheesy and bacon-y burger...oh, and some fries. The food came out in short order. The fries were plentiful, hot and crisp. The burger was nicely sized and tasted great. I thought I would be disappointed with the "turkey" bacon, but it tasted nice and contributed to the taste experience. The man behind the counter (and grill) was friendly, welcoming and helpful. All in all, a nice stop and an excellent dinner.

It was our daughter's 3rd birthday. The staff brought out a dessert and a signed card. It was very…read moresweet. The food was great, our server Sean was very friendly. We'll definitely be back!

I'm really simple, remember my drink and serve me quickly and friendly…read more Thank you Dan