An absolute must-go place in the South Waterfront neighborhood. Cozy atmosphere, fresh inventive tapas, plates to share & snack on, and great wine. Owner Sharon is Mother in every sense of the word. She is always there, offering genuine conversation and sharing stories, just such a sweet person. Please check out this local gem, it's such a great little spot for a date or catching up with a friend. Cool spot for singles too. read more

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We had a late appointment at OHSU needed some food and a glass of wine afterwards this place was a mistake. The service was extremely slow and a little on the rude side? read more

Yummy wine. free popcorn. service that felt almost maternal-- So loving! Clean and comfy.

This community spot is my favorite in the South Waterfront to meet up with friends for wine and nosh. The owner is friendly, always smiling, hands-on and knowledgeable. She will not steer you wrong in the choice of wine. The setting is casual, modern and very welcoming. The snacking choices are consistently good for wine enjoyment. read more

What are ya waiting for? This South Waterfront wine/foodie bar is really amazing. The owner says Frank is an adjective so frankly speaking GET here and have a great time. Ben, the NEW owner is a classy local owner who knows his stuff:). A local Reynolds High grad, his tastes and offerings travel from world class wines to tasty foodie accoutrements. I even learned a few phrases in Italian. Every Thursday at 5:30 he hosts wine tastings. Stay, taste, mange and chat with your neighbors. As they say GO LOCAL! Every Friday, Ben has a local musician Adlai Alexander who plays a jazzy guitar with familiar hits from the 60-70s. Enjoy your community, wine and lofty jazz guitar. They take table reservations, so my Friday night is taken care of. Tonight,however, I enjoyed the Bruschetta con Prosciutto. Paired with a "glass" of Frederic Lorne's Commandeurs '21 Chardonnay. It was so smooth and silky that I had two--please don't tell my Mom! But then she is in Heaven watching me enjoy myself immensely. I did buy a bottle to take home for Thanksgiving. I just hope I make it that long without opening it! The wine order came with a bowl of delicious rosemary and garlic infused popcorn. They offer a tiered wine club including fabulous wine selections from all over the world. If you want to take home a charcuterie board, snacks or dinner options you can easily order on line for pick up. So, obviously, I highly recommend stopping by and staying. Parking is available either in the street or OHSU parking lot. The Portland Street Car also stops nearby. Cheers! read more

Frank Wine Bar - Chef Missy and Owner Ben. Plus my half eaten order of incredible Bruschetta and wine. Come here! - Wine Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The good: * Service is prompt * The quality of the food is better than expected * Bread and crackers are served with the soups The bad: * As a music venue, this place is absolutely TERRIBLE * Outdoor seating is a disaster * Despite the overall friendliness of the service, it can be pretty inconsiderate and penalizing * Parking is very limited and is very challenging (please take some sort of public transportation if you decide to come because you likely won't find anyplace to park) I came here to see a good friend perform, and they had him performing outside. This is a HUGE disservice to the musicians and those who make an effort to see them. There is a single column of tables outside that runs parallel to the building, and they put the musician at the top of said column. This makes it such that only the first table can really see the performer. Once the sun goes down, the street lights behind the performer basically put them in silhouette. Street lights? Yes. The musicians are also competing with the sounds of cars, trucks, the Portland Street Cars, skateboarders, city tourists on Segways and scooters, etc., in the street behind them as they perform. There's also a nearby park with enough that seem to use it as their bathroom, so the stench of urine wafts over to the outdoor dining area frequently. About halfway through my friend's performance, one of the owners asked me if I would "do them a favor" and move two additional tables further away from the musician because the party at the table one closer to the musician were expanding, so they wanted to move my table next to theirs. I get that, but since the other table was loudly chatting and didn't demonstrate any interest in seeing the musician, to me, it would have made more sense, and irritated me less, if they'd moved the other party to accommodate their increased number. If you come here to get food and / or a beverage, and are fortunate enough to be seated inside, you'll probably have a FAR better experience than I did. I'd probably have had a great time if that's what had happened to me. If you're considering being seated outdoors, DON'T! It is just not worth it. read more

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Let me say that its a mystery why this place is not packed every night - but I am grateful there is some room because it is such a great place. Excellent and interesting wines are a given, but the "snacks" are actually delicious chef level preparations - just had the mushroom soup, the Frank salad, the Swedish meatballs (seasonal!) and was just amazed - all are top notch and would rival any high end restaurant. They were also prepared, and delivered by amazingly welcoming and approachable people - Sharon and Allie. It is more than a neighborhood spot - but really a great Portland destination. If you are interested in a good vibe, connecting place - this is it. read more

A very chill wine bar with great ambience, and a big selection of wine and charcuterie, but also dessert to go on the side. They have live music every Thursday. Mostly in the very kind and helpful staff with smiles all around. I really recommend coming here on Friday or something or when they're hosting some events or live music because it's really chill and a great way to end the evening after a long day. read more

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What a gem! Fabulous selection of wine and delicious eats, Frank Wine Bar is the perfect place to meet up with friends for a flight or for dinner. With seating inside and out, wine by the glass or bottle, and a menu with charcuterie, salads, sandwiches and entrees, there is something for everyone! After passing Frank Wine Bar numerous times while out for my walk, I decided to venture in to check it out. I was greeted warmly immediately upon entering. I explained that I wasn't there to eat, but to take a peak at the menu and peruse the shelves of wine. Sharon handed me a menu and let me know she was available should I have any questions. A week later I returned with friends for wine and charcuterie. We ended up staying for dinner! The atmosphere is smart casual and very inviting. The food is delicious! And the wine pairings just fantastic. The staff is available to provide recommendations. Everything about this quaint wine shop/restaurant is 5 star! Will definitely come back and I'm already looking forward to warmer weather so we can sit at the tables on the sidewalk. read more

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Great spot in the south waterfront area -- fantastic selection of wines from around the world with unique finds. Haven't tried the food yet, but the wine tasting we had was informative and accessible, all in a comfortable and beautifully designed setting. Service was prompt and friendly, we were seated immediately and never had to flag a server down as they were very attentive. Lovely wine bar to end the day with a glass and enjoy the warm weather, highly recommend! read more

It's amazing how new ownership can change the whole atmosphere of an establishment. :-) This is exactly what has happened at Frank! New owners/managers who are open to change that fits in better with the neighborhood this business is in. They really try hard to bring in business and it shows. Super welcoming, new menus, side walk tables etc. I had not been to Frank's for over five years due to the previous owner/management. It was just not a friendly place to go. Things were just not right and I know several people that quit going. So happy to see a small business revive itself especially in these times. Best of luck to the new owners and thank you! read more

I was really unhappy with my experience here. I got a flight and a grazing board and I found both to be small portions, low quality, and severely over priced. I went to Growler Guys across the street and the pours were heavy, the food was great, and the tab was half the price for significantly more food and beverage. I will not be returning to Frank's and I wouldn't suggest it for anyone else either. read more

blown away by this place! i cant believe we didnt stroll into here sooner! so glad that we did. lovey lives around the area, so we decided to pop in for a late bite on saturday around 830 PM. the place closes at 9PM but they welcomed us in with open arms; so of course we had to buy a bottle hehe they have a really great deal where you can get $10 off (corkage) if you get a bottle! there is a vast selection of all kinds of wines inside on the shelves that customers are able to pick from. the staff is great at giving reccomendations if you arent sure which to pick as well. there is ample seating, both indoor and outdoor! we opted to sit outdoor since the weather was nice. they were really nice about allowing us to sit past 9 as they closed up for the night. we werent too hungry, so we ordered the frank salad and snack trio to go with our wine. all of which, were super delicious and worth the prices! the service was exceptional! truly above and beyond. zoe and shannon (or maybe it was sharon, sorry i am horrible at names) were always super attentive and both were an absolutely delight! they couldnt have been friendlier and we have already made plans to join the wine club here lol we were told that they also often have wine tasting nights on thursdays around 5-7! this area usually has a farmers market on thursdays too, in case you want to make a day out of it! again, big thanks to all of you! we will be for sure be returning again soon ps. thank you for the complementary popcorn read more

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Wow! Magnificent service! Rosé on point! I believe it was the owner himself who served my friend and I. Hospitality was on !!! The cheese plate was simple and just what we needed with a hint of the habanero jam. Was just perfect. Definitely returning to this lovely place! And the decor... loved every bit of it! Oh and how did I forget the cold brew? It was delicious! read more

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It is great to have this wine bar in the South Waterfront area. There are some nice wine options and a few beer selections, as well as interesting nonalcoholic drinks. During a recent visit in May with work colleagues we ordered the grazing board and farmer's cheese dip for nibbles. The board was good but needed to have more on it. The cheese dip was underwhelming. Overall a convenient and nice place to hang out after work nearby. I plan to return. read more

Very small portion for a Caesar salad with grilled chicken that was cut like cold meat. Had to wait a long time to have my order taken, very disappointed. I've eaten here before and the food was great but this time I don't know what happened. read more

Great welcoming vibe. Awesome wine selection, the employees are friendly, and the owner is the nicest! They also have small bites which always hit the spot. 10/10 lovely neighborhood wine bar! read more

Love love love this wine bar! Staff are always very knowledge. They have awesome wine selection, cute tables/chairs/plants, some outdoor seating. They also have a small food menu that I haven't tried yet (cheese, appetizers, etc.). Super cool local spot read more

Delicious food, wine to savor. Very nice people, cozy european vibe wine bar in a neighborhood that should have more like this! South waterfront's cozy meetup place. Highly recommend read more

What a gem! Wines and small plate foods were delicious. The service was great and the servers and chef were friendly . An absolute return to Frank's. read more

My little piece of heaven in South Waterfront. For the person who needs a little VIP treatment with wine and hors d'oeuvres. Sit and relax with a pour from wines across the globe and even a few local vineyards. Great service and wine selection! read more

I love this place! I've lived so close by for too long without ever going in. I pass it on my daily commute multiple times and perhaps thought to myself 'maybe tomorrow' all the while thinking it's so close by I'll get to it at some point. Well, I finally took the opportunity to go in and I'm glad I did. I'm knocking a star because the selection is limited. Very limited. It's a partial bottle shop, wine bar, and flower shop, but in all of these areas it feels incomplete. This is not a place to come try and find the perfect bottle (or flowers, for that matter) for any occasion. It is is a great place to come in for a glass of something a little more unusual that you may never have experienced. Doing so in a nice atmosphere among friends, all the better! Keep in mind there's a steep corkage fee for their own bottles at $15. Part of me wondered if it would be better to just bring the bottle home and save the $15, but ultimately realized that fee pays for the pleasure of sitting in the nice room. Sometimes I just want to drink wine in a nice space I'm not in every day. And when it's less than 5 minutes from my front door, how can I say no?! read more

Great wine. Lovely ambiance. Live music which matches the ambiance. Seek this place out. I will be back.

Another amateur hour on Friday night. The wanna be lounge singer is at it again. Same songs week after week. Can't wait for weather to get cold and rainy. I would rather hear loud cars revving engines than the wanna be lounge singer. read more

My partner and I love coming to Frank wine bar and having a glass of wine and some treats. The owner, Ezra makes the best pepper jelly of all time. The environment feels down to earth and sweet. We love coming down here for a glass or buying a bottle. Really glad Frank is in the neighborhood! read more

Always a great experience! Great wine selection & charcuterie boards! The staff is very knowledgeable and always provides great pairing recommendations. read more

Finally got to check out this wine bar on a Saturday afternoon and it is lovely! Our server was so welcoming and kind. The atmosphere was peaceful and tasteful. We enjoyed a very nice bottle of red wine and split a scrumptious charcuterie board and a super yummy French onion grilled cheese sandwich. Makes my mouth water just thinking about that sandwich. Wish I had thought to take pics. I'll definitely go back! read more

Lovely little spot. Got a few tasty pours of wines we had never heard of and couldn't pronounce.

Such a cute place, great vibes and even better food and wine! We got the wine flight, the charcuterie board and the roasted tomato bruschetta and all were stellar! The owner/manager Sharon even came and introduced herself and was so sweet taking the time to learn our names and welcome us back. We will definitely be returning! read more

Service is not good. Owner is rude, Chef is entitled, some staff members are young and inexperienced. I live right here and have been multiple times, the last 3 visits have been embarrassing. I will no longer introduce new people to this business. Slow service, not friendly staff (mostly), very limited menu and will not accommodate food allergies or bring extra bread for dips etc. Not worth checking out with so many other great spots in Portland! read more

We had come out to this area to do the tram and were looking for a place nearby to have a glass of wine and relax for a bit before our trek back to downtown. Using my handy dandy Yelp app we were excited to find this place. It's actually a cute place.. kinda combo garden store/wine bar with some tables and seating. The sad part was the service was severly lacking. The gentleman at the cash register didn't greet us and when my friend asked for a wine recommendation and asked what's good his response was 'not much' (?) It was very strange. As it turns out the wine selection was actually pretty decent. They obviously specialize in Franco wines and a few local wines, but it would've still been nice to get some assistance/input w them. The food options were very limited at best and we settled for some of the free popcorn, which although free was also stale so that was a fail. :-\ The one other thing that we found a tad bit odd was the unfriendly gentleman who served us spent most of the time seated outside smoking instead of in the store to see if anyone needed anything. Just an overall lack of service. Also, we could've easily taken off w some merchandise if we wanted as he wasn't even looking into the store when he was out smoking. Not sure if he is the owner but if not, someone needs to keep a better eye on their employees. :-\ read more

Got an awesome Tempranillo. Hito C21. They had a wide selection of reds and whites by the glass. The server helped me pick the perfect wine in a warm and informative way. They have a small menu of snacks or free popcorn to go with your glass. There are three beers available if you can't stand good wine. Cozy industrial interior. A very large spruce in the corner with exposed ceilings and my new all time favorite wall paper. After a couple of glasses I wanted to pet it. Also lots of bottles for purchase to take with you to go. They will open one of the retail bottles for $10. read more

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Great wine selection with knowledgeable service. Both indoor and outdoor seating along with complimentary popcorn as a fun twist!

Read in S Waterfront newsletter that Frank on S. Bond had new owners and a new menu. Went this evening and it was wonderful! First to note, in the time of Covid, it felt very safe - we sat outside and when we went in to order, the staff had masks and there was plexiglass separating us. We also saw them sanitize each table after a guest left. The wine was very good and so was the food which wasn't something that was served here before. We had bruschetta and the cheese plate which were both a generous size. Also saw people eating the pasta salad which looked good and we'll try next time. Finally, the staff was so nice and it was such an enjoyable evening. If you're looking to support a local business and want to have some wine and just relax a bit, I highly recommend! read more

Hands down our favorite wine spot. Service, atmosphere and selection was 5 star. It is a perfect place to enjoy a night out.

I am so happy that this place is open, for outdoor and indoor dining!! We happened to go right when they opened and saw the owner in a meeting discussing new wines, it truly showed how dedicated they are and how much they value what they are offering their customer. Nothing is random, it's very well thought out and I can trust whatever they recommend! Had the Frank Salad with the recommended rosé and it was delicious! Service was incredible, their popcorn was a delicious pre-lunch little snack. The salad was so filling, but didn't sit heavy and it came with two slices of panini toast . Definitely would go back again for a late lunch/early dinner. COVID restrictions were respected and customer safety was assured. read more

I love this place, it's one of my favorite chillout destinations. Having a delicious glass of wine, listening to jazz in a beautiful wine bar with lots of natural light, high ceilings and great scenery inside and outside - Ii's like treating myself to a spa moment. read more

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I am here Every. Single. Week. Either to grab a bottle for home or to meet a friend for catch up over a bottle (and an amazing charcuterie plate). Ok if were being honest, my fiancé and I also wander over in our sweats on occasion for a quick glass after a long day at the hospital. Zero judgement zone there. The neighborhood would be at a loss without you! read more

Quaint neighborhood place with an impressive wine collection, cozy ambiance, charming owner and pleasant staff. The menu is on the small side, but the variety ensures something for everyone. Everything my wife and I have tried has been delicious. Live music last night - acoustic guitar, terrific voice, selection of covers from decades past - added to the vibe and our enjoyment. read more

Such a great wine bar in South Waterfront. Always love stopping in when I have time!!!!