This is one of my favorite steakhouse/speakeasy in the Portland/HV area! It's located downstairs in…read morethe monarch hotel. It's a good place for a date night or a special occasion. The place itself is beautifully decorated with low warm lighting. And there's even live jazz music/ musicians playing. My favorite thing about The Underground is how good their sides are and the different options to choose from. If you like truffle get their truffle Mac & cheese or the truffle mashed potatoes. They add the perfect amount of truffle where you can actually taste it but it also doesn't overwhelm the dishes. The portions of these sides are also big enough to share family style. Steaks here are sold a la carte. Every time I come back I like to try a different one and so far my favorite is the peppercorn steak! The caprese salad was light and fresh--it was a nice break to eat this from all the heavy foods. I've been here a couple times and our server were always so nice and helpful. Service and hospitality are on point.

WHY does corporate America seem to destroy everything? The Underground was hands-down the most…read moremagical place I'd ever been to see a show or to enjoy a mind-bendingly great meal. Well, that's just not the case anymore. The Underground is in The Monarch hotel, which was independently-owned until some corporation bought it, and the new ownership systematically destroyed everything that made The Underground unbeatable. I intentionally held off on writing any updates to my review because I wanted to give (new) staff a chance to work the kinks out under the new ownership. Well, nothing improved, and everything got worse: * The AWESOME lobster bisque? GONE * The mushroom medley served with the steaks? GONE * Freshly-prepared appetizers? GONE **NOTE: Some of my favorites were still on the menu, but they're clearly made ahead-of-time with far inferior ingredients and reheated before service *The amazing Jacobsen finishing salt lovingly and PERFECTLY sprinkled on every steak before service? GONE *The AMAZING staff that LITERALLY were literally more like family than wait staff? GONE (well, probably 95% of them anyway, a literal couple originals were still on-staff during my last visit, but they clearly weren't happy, and appeared to be under a LOT of stress). *Steaks that defy their relatively low price point? GONE **The steaks are still on the menu, but the prices have skyrocketed (seriously, some by as much as $25 per on my last visit), and the quality is and preparations are far WORSE than previous. The previous steakhouse menu has been added to with other non-steak dishes, but they're even worse than the steaks now are. Their web site shows that they're "closed for renovations" for two months, but I doubt I'll be back. I doubt it will be even remotely close to what it was before when they're done with it (who knows, they may just put a chain restaurant franchise down there). DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!!!!!

Speakeasy vibes, not a Speakeasy place. If I lived in…read morePortland I would want to shoot a vintage photoshoot here. It's just gorgeous with so many things that make my adhd brain happy. The cocktails were top tier, the host/bartender was friendly and talkative. What more could you ask for?

If you're not sure if you're at the right place, you've made it there. It just looks like every…read moreother Portland house from the outside, but on the inside it's super classy speakeasy vibes. Some of the best cocktails I've ever had -and they're pretty generous with their alcohol. Overheard one of the bartenders saying they had been bartending for over 20 years, and it shows. Didn't get the chance to try any of the food. Seating looks pretty limited due to the size of the house, but I heard there's a patio out back. Definitely will be coming back soon.

True speakeasy connected to the The Hive…read more This is a hidden gem in Oregon City and of course it should be, being that it's a speakeasy. I ordered a couple cocktails here and both were top notched. The bartender was busy but was still friendly. The vibe here is trendy and definitely a great place to bring a date. The night I came there was a live singer performing.

How have I not done my review of this place yet? Look at all those photos of delicious drinks and…read morefood. I have been here more than once because it's totally worth it. Unfortunately I don't live near by, but if I am in the area you bet I am stopping in. The staff have been friendly and make the experience possible. The food is fabulous and the drinks are even better. I also love the vibe of this place. Yes, it's a speakeasy so it should be swank and up scale but this place does it right, if you have figured out how to get in ;-) I can't rave about this place enough, you have got to try it.

A proper tiki bar with great drinks and proper glass and mugs, beautiful decor, and proper exotica…read moremusic! The service was amazing and the food was good too. Loved it can't wait to go back.

I wanted to love you. I still do - but it was a huge miss for us…read more Came in around opening - noon. They are right next to my fave spot - the pinball place! We wanted a drink and bite before thrifting and going to the book store. One other couple was inside. Waiter was nice but not hospitable. The ambiance is amazing - 10/10 love the vibe and decor. I ordered a drink of the mixed drinks and my husband got a margarita. The drink was so bad - neither one of us could drink it. I don't think I've ever returned a drink I can't pound before haha. It was 10 minutes before I went home to the bar to ask for something different - no one came by to ask how things were. The guava choice I picked for the second - not good. Watered down flavors of who knows. The drinks at Wahi Hanna are amazing in comparison - especially with the Dole Whip vibe. The spam fries were $9 for half a can of spam cut up and put in the oven with a side of mayo? The loco moco was promising but tasted like something you'd get at Kenjis - not a Hawaiian spot. I feel like with a lot of tweaks in flavor - this could be a great spot.

Ronaldo has taken this place to another level. The way he broke down the menu left no questions…read moreunanswered and made the entire experience feel personal and effortless. To be clear, I've been here multiple times, but Ronaldo and Jeff are truly the A-team. Before, I always thought this place was just "okay"--good, but nothing that really stood out. This visit completely changed my perspective. Ronaldo and Jeff are a duo made in heaven. Their knowledge, hospitality, and teamwork elevated the experience to a whole new tier. It honestly felt like I was visiting a completely different speakeasy, and in the best way possible. Keep up the amazing work--you've turned a place I used to think was just average into one I'll be excited to come back to.

Amazing staff and the male bartender was able to give me a tequila citrusy spicy cocktail…read moreconcoction that he made for me. Oysters were amazing and elote fries were good too! Love the setting and cozy but it can be loud here. Will be back for more drinks. They have a late night menu too!

Cute little LGBTQ spot! Me and my husband really loved the vibe. I don't feel like there is…read moreanything like this in Salem when we visited, so I recommend this 100%. Friendly staff & even the owner said hello to us :) I did not get to try the food and they only accept ATM payment for now, I think it has new ownership! :)

Music karaoke dancing and good food! The staff is great and I feel so comfortable here.read more

We arrived in town early from Portland to go see a friends acoustic performance on 6/22. We had…read moresome time to spare and figured we'd go wine tasting. We walked through town looking at a few tasting rooms. Nothing really jumped out to us. Then Bamn!!! When we seen this place from across the street. It all changed our wine tasting plans. Let's go have a drink!!! It was a great decision. The outdoor area was set up very nice and welcoming. There's a lot of attention to detail in all the decorations. Not sure if the lady was the manager or owner that helped us. But her friendly service was top notch!!!! With us visiting from out of town. It made me and the lady feel like regulars. She gave us a recommendation on the Margarita. I'm more of a Bourbon lover. So I ordered the Traditional Manhattan and my lady ordered the requested margarita. Wow!!! Both our drinks were tasty and awesome. Hey bartenders great pour on the drinks!!!! Cheers!!!

Came here the first time for a class on creating and preparing cocktails my wife signed us up for…read moreon my birthday weekend. That was so informative and fun we made it back up for their Halloween party, was a bit chilly so we only stuck around for one drink that evening. This is such a great pop up spot, they all TRULY know the art of mixology and come up with a great variety of unique cocktails. Definitely worth stopping if you are in the area wine tasting or traveling.

While traveling back home to Michigan, I searched up a kava bar to sit and relax at while I waited…read morefor my flight and found Nalu. It was a bit tricky to find because it's tucked away off the street on the second floor of the 722 Sumner building, but reading another Yelper's tip to look for the trash alley to find the entrance was helpful. I walked in a few minutes before they opened and was warmly greeted by the kavatender, Gabe. He was so warm, pleasant, and welcoming to me- made me feel right at home instantly, which as a weary traveler was much appreciated. He offered me a shell of their Vanuatu, which is a grounding and calming strain. They use an excellent water filtration system, which makes their kava smooth and easy to drink. The indoor space is cozy, vibey, clean, and comfy. The lighting inside sets a chill atmosphere which is enhanced by tea light candles, lots of beautiful plants, and a chill playlist. The indoor seating options include high top tables, low top tables, a private booth, and a cozy corner platform with lots of comfy pillows and a coffee table. I initially sat at the bar and chatted with Gabe and a few friendly regulars during the hours I spent there waiting for my flight. I then left to grab a quick meal down the street and returned and sat on the corner platform to laze about while I digested my meal and drink another shell. I didn't try other options on their menu, but it seems they offer cacao drink, herbal teas, and herbal pre rolls. I can't speak much to the outdoor space, since I didn't spend time on the patio, but appreciated that the option was there. If I travel back to Portland for work again, I will definitely return to this wonderful lava bar.

A lovely kava bar quietly tucked away. The cacao drinks are amazing and delicious. I loved the…read morerooftop space and the clean privacy of the tables.

Here for the haunted under bar reveal hosted by Jeff Davis. The TAPS member Big River Paranormal…read moregroup performed the ghost research and investigation. The warm cookies and food were a welcome bonus. The service was absolutely great I especially loved the hot pretzel- a favorite treat of mine. The drink menu was impressive we stuck to diet pop for this occasion We had blt and under bar burger both with fries First thing I gotta say is kudos on fries as they are paired with perfect crunchy outside delicious potato inside The blt had fresh left and tomatoes above in taste bacon was a little thinner than I prefer but still had solid flavor The burger was ample in size with generous portions and very filling a solid option This tiny place packs a big punch offering many events monthly for fun please see their Google listing for more specifics This is a full service bar with many fun features including drag brunch, sexy bingo, karaoke nights and much more

I had a negative experience with the karaoke staff at Underbar. I signed up to sing before three of…read moremy friends, but they and many others were allowed to sing ahead of me. When I asked about the order, the male KJ was dismissive, and the female KJ repeatedly stated that I was lying about signing up earlier. Two friends confirmed to her that I had not been lying, but she continued to insist otherwise. I spoke with the owner to explain the situation. Later, after leaving Underbar and going to Tip Top, the same KJ arrived there. I approached her to express that I did not appreciate being called a liar. She then represented the interaction as if I had been harassing her, which was not accurate, as I had arrived at Tip Top before she did. Overall, the situation was handled unprofessionally by the karaoke staff, and the interaction was unnecessarily confrontational.