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    Bunk Bar Water

    3.6 (403 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 8:00 pm
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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Alex W.

    Decent tucked away spot with pressed sandwiches. I came for sandwich week, but would be open to trying the Cuban Sandwich as well. Sandwich was decent but had a bit too much bread to ingredients ratio. Place has some beers and TV's so overall decent spot but wouldn't necessarily go out of my way for it.

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    Charlie T.

    It's been a while since I visited Bunk's. I like that this location has a spacious interior and is counter service. We ordered their special sandwich for the week along with some Pickles and loaded fries. The sandwich was flavorful and tasty. The loaded fries could've been a bit better if they melted the cheese (in my opinion). The pickles were a solid add as it helped cleanse the pallet from the savory items.

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    Maddux S.

    Scrolling on the internet and saw this pop up as a must try sandwich place. The service was very interesting. It felt as if we weren't very invited giving we weren't from the area as far as that the food tasted phenomenal. It was fresh. Everything was homemade and it was a wonderful tasting lunch. Would definitely recommend the restaurant is on the corner in downtown Portland Must try place.

    Linda B.

    What a fun space! Friendly staff and the sandwiches were delicious. We got the well known and loved Cubano as well as the chicken Caesar sandwich off the specials menu. Was there during the day for lunch and would love to return to take in the place at night when they're hosting comedy or a band.

    Chicken sandwich with added cheddar
    Sebastian B.

    I visited Bunk Bar because of the Diners Dive Inns and Dives connection and they did not disappoint. The food was outstanding! I had the Chicken sandwich with added cheddar. It was moist and crispy and really messy. A 4 napkin treat!!! Fluffy brioche bun tangy sauce and dripping with pickles and coleslaw goodness. HOMERUN!! The lady at the counter was fun and a happy person this makes a visit all the better. It's a cool place for a beer and some hearty fun delicious nosh!!! Get to Bunk and enjoy!

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    Barry B.

    I was in Portland for work and came across Bunk. The Cubano sandwich is as good as I've had in South Beach. Great waffle fries too. Don't sleep on this place.

    Pork Belly Cubano
    Tyler V.

    I was sad to see that a few of the other Bunk locations had closed, but Bunk Sandwiches is one the first spots I head to when I'm in PDX. I typically order two sandwiches (the Pork Belly Cubano and Italian Cured Meats). Not going to lie... I dream about those sandwiches and have tried making my own Italian at home. The Italian Cured Meats is one of my favorite sandwiches in the country and has great texture with all the toppings. The location is perfect because it's right next to my favorite coffee shop (Water Avenue Coffee). Being able to go to both of these right when my plane lands are my perfect scenario. It's street parking, and you may need to do a couple of laps around the block to find a spot, but it's worth it. Inside, it's got a bar vibe (cause it is). I have been there before when they weren't allowing underage patrons because they were about to have a band play. There are booths on one side and tables in another corner. I haven't been there when it is hard to get seating, but I could see that during a lunch rush. It's usually quick service after you order. You order at the bar and then grab your seating. It's self-clean up, too, and all pretty self-explanatory.

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    Laid back vibe, dope music. Definitely recommend a Ciderberg. Are ahead of time but the food smells amazing: lots of takeout orders going out.

    Tokyo style egg salad sandwich- amazing!
    Mark H.

    Always a cool special at Bunk Bar. Joachin the new head manager is debuting some cool creations.

    Tater tots
    Keizzel C.

    Can't speak to the location or ambiance since I ordered my meal via Doordash. Seems there are multiple ways to order but via Doordash took between 35-40 mins from ordering to the meal making it to our door. Prior to writing this review I didn't realize that Bunk was on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives. Looking it up the first visit was a missed opportunity to try their cubano but now I know what option to get my next visit. | WHAT WE GOT | + Italian Cured Meats + Meatball Parmesano Hero + Side of tater tots Both items were nicely portioned and you can easily eat half if you're pairing your sandwich with a side. Italian Cured Meats (got it toasted) was topped with plenty of peppers (depending on the heat you decide). The meatball hero had 4 nicely sized meatballs with melted cheese on top. The bread on both sandwiches held up well with all the fillings/toppings as well. If you're not craving your standard potato chips the tater tots are a nice option (may opt to put it in the oven when it's delivered) and pair it with both their bunk sauce (similar to thousand island) and ranch on the side.

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    Melissa L.

    Decided to give another Portland sandwich shop that's been featured on Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives, a try for lunch. Called ahead and placed an order for takeout. This is the only location that is open right now and the menu is more limited at this location. Upon arrival, was able to grab a spot on the street and my order was all wrapped up on a table just inside the door. So very smooth pick-up. Decided to try their Italian Cured Meats sandwich, given all the rave reviews. Sandwich is made of ham, salami, capicola, shredded iceberg, red onion, along with their marinated peppers and provolone piccante. They gave me the option of spicy or regular, and I ordered a regular, but found it still had a kick due to oil/vinegar provided. Bread was fresh and crunchy. A very good sandwich. I'll need to go back and try that Bunk Cubano.

    Fried chicken sammie w/buttermilk slaw, dill pickles (sweet is just wrong!), and a brined, well-seasoned chicken thigh on seeded bun.

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    Pork Belly Cubano - Richman's contender, I added hot peppers onto mine, & loved every bite of it.

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    The Showdown - Really great performances and bartenders  The bartenders join in to support and sing with the crowd  A great time for everyone

    The Showdown

    4.2(22 reviews)
    1.2 miHosford-Abernethy, Clinton, Southeast Portland

    I traveled the world with a bar band, and I have performed in venues, big and small. So when I say…read morethat this is one of my favorite venues of all time, I'm comparing it to a lot of places! The showdown is a beautiful piece of Portland history. What was obviously once a country western venue, has turned eclectic, and Portland quality weird. It's old, it's worn, it's beautiful. The sound is excellent, distinct sounds from each instrument even above 90 dB so super props to the sound guy! I thought the menu was great and an exceptional value for a music venue with salty nibbles, and locally made red hot sausages, Also really delicious. Everybody there was super nice, the bartender was quick, efficient and knowledgeable. The seating is not the most comfortable in the world, but I sat there for four hours and barely moved because it was just that much fun. Can't wait to go back and see the next band I can't stop listening to.

    It is important to understand what The Showdown is before you attend. While it is a live music…read morevenue, it is mostly open ballroom, with seating around the periphery. Dancing seems to be the priority here. Some would say that The Showdown is a proper honky tonk, but it seems to be a bit more upscale than that description would imply. On my visit, one of the televisions was showing "Star Trek: The Next Generation", which was a fun surprise. Food is available at very reasonable prices. The menu is very small, and the food is nothing spectacular, but it is better than expected. Despite what Google Maps says, parking around here is TERRIBLE. It is all street parking, and not much in close proximity. Staff is FANTASTIC!!! Very friendly, very helpful, very professional. Service is prompt, and there is a fair number of non-alcoholic options. Tuesday nights feature a drop-in two-step dance class if you're interested. The instructors were top-notch, friendly, and great at what they did. There were probably 20 people in the class when I went, and the periphery seating gave me a great vantage point of the instructors and students (I couldn't wrap my head around it, but all participants seemed to be having a great time). The PA system sounded great, and the volume levels were very appropriate for the size of the room (it is nice not to have been deafened by needlessly loud music). The band was the true highlight of the night. They were awesome.

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    Crystal Ballroom - 9/13/2023 - Richard Cheese, Lounge Against the Machine

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    3.0(408 reviews)
    1.1 miDowntown
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    I came here for 80s night. The ballroom is quite large and can accommodate a lot of people. When…read moreyou first walk in there's a bar and there's also a bar towards the middle. At the bar, you can get different things to include beer, cider, mixed drinks, and even food. The bathrooms are located on the second level, which is kind of odd. However, it worked out since I also had access to Lola's room for 2000s night. This place definitely gets warm. So if you're trying to look cute, go for it on a cold night. The dance floors are bouncy, which was a lot of fun.

    I am writing this review not regarding to the performers, but rather to the absurd policies and…read more unwilling to accommodate concert goers who do not have a personal vehicle to store items. I traveled from Seattle to Portland by train and bus on a day trip, in order to attend the Cultura event on May 10, 2026. I bought a to-go vermicelli entree at Van Nien Temple ( https://vannienvegan.com/ ) earlier in the day. It was a Sunday and Van Nien Cafe closes down at 4pm (hours 10 - 4pm) so I planned to save the entree for my late dinner after the concert, because I did not feel hungry before going to the event. The security rejected me, telling me that 'outside food could not be brought in, you can either discard it or finish it outside' (it was not listed on your policy, and I am not the type of person that would bring outside entree to eat in a music venue). Not wanting to waste the food, I was forced to eat the entree on the street while I was not hungry. I personally feel it is quite insulting, and the venue and their security staff could have done a better job to accommodate event goers who don't have a vehicle to store the food.

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    Aladdin Theater - The stage

    Aladdin Theater

    3.6(174 reviews)
    1.1 miBrooklyn, Southeast Portland
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    It's my second time at this venue. We arrived as a party of 3 to see Bluebird Improv. We got in…read moreline around 6pm (the show starts at 7pm). One of the theater's employees approached us, noticing my father-in-law with his cane, and said we could all enter first for ADA seating. My father-in-law said he had never had that happen to him before. We were all really touched. Once we chose our seats in the empty theater, we gave the thumbs up to the staff, and then everyone else came in afterwards. The first 4-5 rows are folding seats that are zip tied together; it looks like they have slightly less room and cushion. We chose the first row after that. Unfortunately, someone super tall sat in front of us so our view was slightly obstructed. For this show, they were having mic issues, so people up in the balcony could not hear as well (so that's something to consider). You can order food at either of the two stations, but at the bar, you have more drink options. We ordered a slice of pizza - special of the day (artichoke, spinach), tiger tofu wrap, and hummus & pita. They were surprisingly all good. We finished eating them all. We found street parking in the residential area a few blocks away from the theater.

    My boyfriend and I came here to see Margaret Cho for a Saturday night late show. Tickets were super…read moreeasy to buy online. Tbh, that's always a bonus so I can pick my seats that I want. I'm an aisle girl. I will say parking around here is kind of hit or miss. But you can find parking like we, about a few blocks away from the theater We had seat tickets up in the balcony and because it's a smaller theater it was pretty decent seats in my opinion. The actual seats themselves are old and uncomfortable. Just wanted to note that if you have problems like me. We ordered some drinks from downstairs and prices were typical theater prices. They do have a full bar and cider and beer draft. Also have bathrooms upstairs. Overall, I'll probably be back to see another show

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    Laurelthirst Public House - Garlic Soy Chicken rice bowl with kale, sweet potato and more. Delicious! Hard to choose - large new menu.

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    4.1(142 reviews)
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    A classic neighborhood pub that also has live music regularly, often more than one act in a day…read more That combo makes it a very unusual and special place -- most music venues don't have "neighborhood bar" vibes, and most neighborhood bars don't have live music. There are some young people among the clientele, but the majority are in their 40s and up, including many way past 40. From that demographic, you might think this is a quiet, sedate kind of crowd. You would be wrong. You'll see plenty of outlandish attire, tattoos and behaviors from the oldsters here. It's a hippie place, many of the regulars seem like refugees from the '60s, even those too young to have been around then. The music often reinforces the '60s vibe -- lots of folk-rock somewhat reminiscent of the Dead. But excellent! I am not a Deadhead but do appreciate much of the music here. Many of the regular musicians know each other and sit in with one another. The thing that stops me from giving this place the fifth star is I'm afraid to actually enter -- it's a classic cozy, packed pub, the sort of place I loved before Covid but can't relax in now. (Yes, Covid is still with us, as are a host of other illnesses that you could catch in such an environment.) There are outdoor tables, and you can hear the music from outside, so that's an option. Even during bad weather there usually are a bunch of people hanging out outside. I haven't tried the food.

    Came out for live music that did not disappoint! I really enjoy a good divey aesthetic and…read moreLaurelthirst had plenty of it. The older gentleman at the door was welcoming and kind, and very apologetic that the door fee was cash only (tip - bring cash or you'll have to walk a couple blocks to the plaid pantry for atm access). The food we ordered was good (burgers and fries), the bartender seemed a little annoyed or bothered in general, maybe he was having an off night, so he wasn't the friendliest person but he poured cold beer and put our orders in correctly so there's that. Come for the live music and divey aesthetic, and you'll leave feeling quite satisfied! Oh, and parking was a little meh considering the area.

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