Great date spot, drinks are fantastic. Definitely go for the savory ones. The small bites are good…read moretoo. I highly recommend trying something new and take a chance here. Servers are very helpful and come around consistently.

I think that the Box Social has all the elements of a place that could really pop for a fun happy…read morehour spot. However, there were several elements that made the experience less appealing. For one, their food menu for a place in Portland was quite lacking. In Portland where it's very easy to get great bar eats, I was disappointed to see goldfish and cheese platter amongst the only food they serve. The drink selection seemed small (if the goal is they specialize in drinks and not food). My drink was tasty but quite small. I love the mural, and the ambiance is great. I think there's just a few things about the bar that make you go "hmm".

Five dishes for 2 of us was more than enough +2 dessert +2 drinks…read more The wasabi salad was good. Perfect dressing for my husband too much dressing for me. I really like the scallops. Not a fan of the jalapeño grits because the heat built up and I would like to have some bread to help cut the heat. Our absolute favorite was udon dish. Another dish where I wish I had bread too scoop up all the sauce. The Tonkasu sandwiches were way better than the place at Bridgeport. The beef check melted in our mouth - another dish. I wish I had rice with. Moral of the story, need carbs to make the meal better Beautiful ambience. Amazing service. We dropped the chopstick and they got us a new one before we asked. Was surprised they didn't give us new plates unless asked because mine was covered in all the different sauces and I didn't wanna mix the wasabi dressing with other dishes.

Food: 4/5 Service 3/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 This is a very cute spot for a nice girls dinner or date night. I brought my kid and it was ok but probably won't recommend it. I liked everything off the raw menu besides the mushroom handroll because the salt level was at about 300%. My fave was probably the yellowtail crudo. The raw stuff came out fairly quickly then we waited a very long time for the cooked entrees to come out. There was at least a 20 minute hiatus, which I did not appreciate. The server checked on us a couple times during the wait but it's just kind of awkward when the wait is that long. I was really looking forward to the duck duck rice because pictures on Yelp made it look like a crispy rice, if it was in fact, not. The udon was our absolute favorite. The snapper was also delicious but it came very late. The alcatra was just ok, I actually couldn't take much of the tomato flavor in it.

Nice ambience and huge cocktail menu!! Bartender helped me…read morepick the drink - Bramble - 4* Spicy Nuts - 4* (Huge quantity) Definitely looking forward to checking out more drinks during our next visit!

Looking for fancy labor intensive cocktails with the tinctures, aromatic sprays, and unique…read morecombinations? Look no further. We came on a Tuesday night, so it was super quiet, lots of seating at the bar and really chill. Loved that the drink menu was divided into flavor profiles depending on your own preferences, you can choose drinks from a selection of bright & crisp, arid & aromatic, supple & herbal, rich & robust, spicy & bold, or deep & dark. I ordered the Mace from the seasonal menu with Aperol, Linie aquavit, beet juice, orange acid, young Thai coconut cordial, and mace mist. It was good. My husband ordered the Liquid Swords from the spicy & bold selection. It was so so good I made him switch with me. I could drink this forever. It had TDL vodka blend, novo fogo silver cachaca, mango, red pepper, lemon and ginger. So refreshing! I would come here again and again!

While in Portland's vibrant Mississippi neighborhood this Friday, I decided to visit Eem for an…read moreearly lunch, securing an absolute ideal spot before the afternoon crowd arrived. The establishment immediately makes an impression, boasting lovely outdoor seating alongside an interior that is wonderfully fresh and modern. The entire venue is spotlessly clean and pristine, elevated by artistic design touches and a lively, sophisticated ambiance that is thoroughly captivating. The hospitality was top-tier from start to finish...swift, attentive, and delightfully welcoming. To set a marvelous tone for Friday, I ordered a Thai Iced Tea, which arrived crisp, perfectly balanced, and wonderfully refreshing. For my main course, I selected one of their signature creations, the Chopped BBQ Fried Rice. The kitchen operated with remarkable efficiency, serving the dish after only a few brief minutes. When presented, the meal was an absolute culinary triumph exceptionally rich, beautifully seasoned, and executed with high-status precision and flavor. Between the immaculate cleanliness, chic aesthetic, sublime cuisine, and stellar service, Eem earns full marks from me. A thoroughly marvelous Friday discovery I shall most certainly be returning

Southern BBQ meets Thai food - who would have thought this would be a winning combo!…read more Enjoyed dinner here while visiting from out of town. Thai is my favorite food and it's hard for me to find a place truly deserving of 5 stars. But Eem deserves all 5. We were given a complimentary Field Greens Salad that was a misorder from a different table. It was delicious - fresh and tangy. We ordered family style to try different dishes. My favorite was the White Curry with Brisket Burnt-ends. The brisket melted in your mouth, and blended well with the white curry. The Sweet and Sour Fried Chicken was incredible. Crispy outside, tender on the inside, and amazing flavor. My only qualm is the pieces are on the larger side, but they don't provide a knife. But that didn't stop me! The Thai tea was lightly sweetened, and came with cute umbrellas. I am still thinking about this meal 4 days later, and looking forward to coming again when I'm in Portland next. The demand for this place is great! We got there for an early dinner at 4 PM, with little to no wait. But by 5 PM the wait was over an hour long, so plan accordingly! Inside space was clean, well decorated, and table spaced nicely so you didn't feel too crammed next to other parties.

A super unique and great way to explore Balkan dishes. All you can eat for $55 and 2 hours. Food…read morecame in small portions but you can try so much! Ambience was a perfect balance of cozy, romantic, and fun. Our staff was very friendly and helpful. We particularly loved the Cevapi! Other kebabs were decent too. All the dips and roasted vegetables were awesome. Definitely would love to be back!

Service was 5/5…read more Some great dishes - chicken was tender, carrots were warm and they had this parsnip cashew sauce that tasted like cheese on the bottom. We loved the pepper/eggplant dip. The baba ganoush they used high quality olive oil bit I wish it had just a touch of salt. The wings were a slight on the salty side for my taste. The mackerel was 5/5.

It is easy to see why the Knock Back has a 4 1/2 star rating. It is that good. It is local dive…read morethat serves great food and the BT is extremely friendly and helpful. We drove to the area for an event at the Alberta Rose Theatre and my wife did the research on where to go. I am glad she picked The Knock Back. We ordered off of the extensive happy hour menus as the price was too tempting. My wife and one of our friends each ordered the After School Snack, which consisted of a Grill Cheese Sandwich and Tomato Soup. The other friend and I each had the HH Burger. It was perfectly seasoned, and full of flavor. We ordered two orders of french fries, and they also were perfect. Hot, crispy and plentiful. I loved the fry sauce as well. The beverages were diverse and all were excellent. We will come back when we attend the next event at the theatre.

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.

This one of my favorite places in PDX. Great food, great ambiance, amazing staff who treat me like…read morefamily every time I go. They have brunch and good dinner & late night menu. Wings and burger are a highlight. Salmon always cooked to perfection. They have an award winning chef. Literally you can't go wrong. 3 sections to the space. DJ usually spinning in the middle, bar with low and high tables to the right and a speakeasy type vibes to the left with plenty of seats. They may or may not serve hookah. Thursday are the day to go if you're looking for a good vibe to start the weekend off.

The drinks were very good, the ambiance was good, the service was okay. However the food was really…read moredisappointing. My sliders tasted like burnt charcoal, and when I went to inspect them I realized the buns were extremely burnt, so maybe the kitchen could put more care into the food they deliver.

Amazing bar and food Amazing service…read moreNice ambiance Outside seating available too Nice drinks options All kind of beer and scotch or vodka and tequila available

It was "alright" was my first impression on dining here…read more It was located near the conference I was attending and I just stumbled upon this restaurant/bar. The servers were kind and checked in on me a few times to see how things were going. The ambiance is nice and open and on a sunny day like today the sun rays through the windows were very pleasant. They have a couple TVs so there are sports in the background! As for the food, it was not my favorite. Definitely overpriced and not to its standard of taste. I probably wouldn't return for the food but if I was staying here at the hotel I would definitely come down for a drink. They do have a lot of drink options.

Walking into this place feels almost like a dream, there's so much to look at! I love all the…read moredecorations and general feeling of this place. There's lots of seating all around and even cute 1-2 people booths near the barstools. The drinks here that I tried were all delicious. Their LSD drink was my favorite, the strawberry in it really made my night and added a great flavor. I didn't end up ordering food but anytime they brought orders out of the kitchen it looked and smelled great! I'll definitely be back in the future to check out what's new!

Came here the other day for lunch and I'm already planning my return!…read more What acute unique " lively " place!! (Saying this for the coffin) Came in on a rainy day, the person behind the bar gave us menus and let us sit where we wanted to. The booths are so retro and cute also extremely clean! I definitely want to come back and make some photo content the place is so unique and fun to look at. When we were ready to order, we walked up to the bar. I forgot what burger it was, but had faithful in the name ordered our drinks. They made our drinks right then in there and we sat down with a number on our table. Although it was a slower day that food came out so quick and it was hot, you can tell it was made of fresh to order. The burger tasted very charbroiled. Also enjoyed that the fries had a lot of seasonings. I'm a girl who loves ketchup and I was able to eat these fries dry. Very tasty meal! Thank you who ever made that I enjoy the unique menu and fun names for everything that gets me. Excited about coming back again! Definitely want to try those slushees! Just wait for my wallet to get some meat on her and I'll be in!!! Take a trip to sad valley

Olympia Provisions is consistently one of our favorite places to frequent in PDX. Great location,…read morefun ambiance, pleasant staff, fabulous food! We are typically brunch people, making it here most often on a Saturday or Sunday for a late brunch. Their benedicts are to die for... truly, they're all wonderful. Their Laser Potato is out of this world. Truly, my favorite item on their menu. It is fabulous in all ways. I often take a side of it home just to enjoy later. We recently tried them for dinner. Their muscles are OUT OF THIS WORLD. Truly, the best I've ever had. This beats living in the southeast on the coast, any west-coast seafood restaurant, and every place I've ever enjoyed in Italy. They've certainly topped the muscle game. Highly recommend Olympic Provisions. I will gladly vouch that the negative reviews are from the haters, just to hate. The overall experience has never been anything less than fantastic. Photos to follow (hopefully, if I can find them! HA!) Enjoy OP next time you're in PDX!

Round 2 in 3 years - "Summer Grilling Starts Here." BASICS - Still kicking out mad charcuterie in…read moreSamplers, Gift Sets (+Corporate) & Boards (Catering), this day dining & enjoying a little of the former, ALSO in deep reverence for the way they're redefining raising livestock by adding transparency, local partnerships, and science-backed auditing as standards. This OG spot is still serving next door to Steven Smith, around the corner from locally-sourced COWBELL cheese, and just downstairs from MUSE Storytelling. On this visit, Kevin was taking chill care of the atrium, delivering BRIGHT, BEEFY, FRESH Hierloom Tomatoes with Burrata & crisp Focaccia breadcrumb that is SO RICH - no saucisson required! HOWEVER... if you decide to dabble, the infamous CHARCUTERIE ART should include the Green Peppercorn Paté - everything beloved about a mild sausage, more tender, seasoned to herbal perfection with split peppercorns & a sprinkle of flake salt - the meat medley is heavenly with a toasted crostini + Triple Cream Brie, cranberry/raisin chutney on top. Amen!