Great intimate bar that has an extensive bourbon collection that's on great display. There's long…read morebar area and some booths. We stopped in for drinks only. The food around us looked terrific. We ordered an espresso martini that was great - they ask if want dark or creamy. Also ordered a drink l that was pink - can't remember name and did t take pic of menu! It was good. Ended with an Irish coffee. Server super nice and attentive. Very nice place to stop for a drink or their food!

We had such a great experience at Independendent Ice! My husband loves whiskey, and Juanita was…read moreincredibly knowledgeable and gave him some fantastic recommendations. She also made me an amazing mezcal cocktail that I absolutely loved! Everything was so good--the food, drinks, and service--that we ended up going back two days in a row! Juanita really made both visits special. Highly recommend!

Great place to have cocktails!! Bartender very friendly and…read moremakes awesome drinks!! Unique decor will have you taking pics and reminiscing Loved it!

This place was jam packed with drinkers and the bartenders were awesome. They play some really…read moregreat music and have a super interesting collection of decor, including the crazy bathroom. We loved this place.

Had a life changing little night here as a solo traveler! Came here by recommendation of my tour…read moreguide earlier in the day and had a blast! Unassuming front but a bar with an amazing atmosphere, great service and yes $5 drinks! This is a true hidden gem and I'm grateful to have gotten to experience it

The staff? Great. The bartender? Fantastic. However, I wrestled with the ATM for 10+ minutes and…read morefeared for the life of my card. Pls get a new ATM for the cash only bar, I'm begging. Love u.

Great tapas spot in the downtown area! Had such a lovely waiter too during our visit. Liked all the…read moresavory dishes too, each with its own distinct taste! Ranking: 1) Spicy beef salad 2) Suckling pig 3) Pinkytoe crab 4) Lobster pasta 5) Bone marrow toast The desserts were nothing special but I did like the strawberry white chocolate one. The rhubarb one was meh personally; tasted like yogurt I could eat from the grocery store.

We were happy with the service and speed at which the small plates were delivered to us however…read morethere was a small instance where we got a dish we didn't order (not pictured and it was the special). The lemon sole (fish) and octopus carpaccio (not pictured) were filled with flavor! The pork belly was very underwhelming and I would not order again. The waiter said 2-4 plates per person. I recommend starting on the lower end and adding additional dishes based on how you're feeling. The amount of food was very different from dish to dish. For example the tuna dip had way too much bread and the pork belly was very small in size. Overall I was half impressed. I wish the staff would take a moment to announce the plate as it's placed next to you or point it out on the menu for those hard of hearing and wanting to know what they are about to enjoy. However the music, overall restaurant vibe and half the dishes exploding with flavor made my experience pleasant and I will return again knowing a bit more of what to expect and looking at photos of the menu/meal options beforehand.

We stumbled upon this place while looking for a spot for a nightcap and something to eat, and I'm…read moreso glad we did! This place has such a fun, laid-back vibe. They had a projector set up playing Nintendo games, and they actually let us play! You could also request songs, which made the whole experience feel really interactive and fun. The music was great, and between the funky decor, colorful lights, and all the little details throughout the space, there was so much to look at. I especially loved their collection of pineapples! We had an espresso martini and a beer, and both were good. The bartender was super friendly and funny, which definitely added to the experience. The kitchen wasn't open when we stopped in, but they recommended a spot down the street. We ended up ordering from there and picked it up on our way home, so even though we didn't get to try the food here, they were still helpful in making sure we had somewhere to eat. This was such a fun unexpected find! Between the games, music, drinks, and atmosphere, it felt like a place where you can actually hang out and have a good time. Definitely a spot I'd come back to!

What an amazing place! The vibe is chill with a great selection of music and the bartender was…read moresuper friendly.

This was the perfect restaurant to start our Portland trip off with. We were seated at a lovely…read moretable in the corner. We had a reservation. The ambiance is very moody and sexy. Perfect for a date night! Our server, Hannah, was great. She suggested an excellent bottle of wine that complimented all of our dishes. Customer service was a solid 10/5! This is a place to definitely add to your Portland dining list! To start, all of the dishes were wonderful portions and could easily be shared between two people. Which I absolutely love because I enjoy trying as many things as I possibly can! Arancini: This was a great starter. Absolutely delicious. I have yet to meet an arancini that I don't love. 5/5. Caesar Salad: A perfect dish that is light and necessary before getting into a heavy entree. The salad was crisp, delicious, very fresh, and a must order. 5/5. Scallop Risotto: This was a large position that had scallops in every bite! It wasn't too heavy, was not too salty, and you could taste the freshness in the ingredients. Dessert is not pictured, but it is worth ordering! The entire dessert menu was excellent!

I don't typically write a lot of reviews but when I do, it is about an experience that was either…read morereally impressive or hugely disappointing. So here goes... My daughter had been wanting to go to Via Vecchia for a while but couldn't afford it on a college student's income. So we went during my visit. My hopes were high as we walked in--a beautiful glass enclosure at the entrance that was draped with ceiling to floor ivy; an intimate but lively atmosphere; and an offering of creative cocktails...my enthusiasm quickly vanished when our appetizers arrived. We ordered the focaccia, grilled octopus, and Caesar salad. The focaccia was soggy and flavorless. Even the olive oil that accompanied the bread was flavorless. The grilled octopus was another disappointment--there were more cloves of garlic than pieces of octopus. And what little octopus was there, a third of it was charred to black. Thankfully, the Caesar salad was fresh and fairly tasty. Ironically the focaccia croutons were the highlight of the salad. Then the entrees arrived--chicken Marsala and a spicy shrimp pasta in cream sauce (can't remember the name of the dish). My daughter liked the second dish enjoying the slight kick of whatever pepper/spice was used in the recipe. For me, it was just okay. The biggest disappointment however was the chicken Marsala--the gnocchi was overcooked, the entire dish itself was too salty, and the chicken--overcooked in some parts and fairly tender in others--tasted like it came out of a can. Quite honestly, I don't know what all the hype is about. This restaurant is mediocre at best. Perhaps the cocktails numb everyone's tastebuds to the overly salty but otherwise bland dishes. It was not worth the money and I would never go again. If this is the best that Portland has to offer by way of fine Italian dining, I'd say it's time Portland redefined the meaning of "fine".

Ambiance is out of this world. Had the eggplant sandwich. Really delicious. The wait staff were…read morevery welcoming and friendly. Would recommend a stop.

This spot is so fun and I had no idea there was something like it in Portland!! Came with friends…read morefor her birthday drinks and the vibe was so so cool. It really feels like you're in a dungeon or dark castle inside and there's surprisingly a lot of seating (indoors and outdoors). We were able to snag a booth indoors. There's candles everywhere which really add to the ambiance. The servers were attentive and fast and it was nice that they came to the tables to take our drink orders. We just got espresso martinis, which were pretty good. I'd definitely come here again to try the other drinks and enjoy the vibe!

This place needs more stars ... it's a 5+++! Super cool vibes and decor. Not a huge place, but…read moresuper intimate with some dining space. Bathroom smelled lovely with their own candle scent that had to buy one. We sat at the bar and we were waited on by some super terrific employees. Beyond friendly and attentive. They make the ambiance of the place so inviting and welcoming. Impressive service. Ordered a Pisco Sour and a Hot & Dirty martini. Both fabulous. Then, ordered the pickle plate and the popcorn along with some oysters (hello happy hour menu - great options). Don't skip the popcorn. It's so good. Oysters and pickles were tasty too. Also ordered Finnish meatballs (highly recommend) and the mushroom toast. Everything was delicious. Terrific flavor profiles and portions were perfect. Finished with a lemon trifle which was great. Don't care where you are - make it a point to experience what this place has to offer. You won't be disappointed.

Loved the mastery of the bartender and mixologist - the cocktails were out of the world. My…read morepickle martini was so good!! Mouthwatering!