I am envious of everyone who lives in this area because I would be here every day. I came here for…read morea girls night, as we really wanted somewhere that had a nice patio set up to enjoy the sun. We got the peach burrata dish with the gazpacho and if this was the only dish I could eat for the rest of my life I would be overjoyed. Seriously, it was so good. We tried a few other plates and they were all great. Don't sleep on the salted lemonade! Vibes are great. Food is great. Life is great here.

I did not take pictures, shame on me…read more Random yelp find, so my friends and I stopped in for beverages *Sunday funday*, we arrived about 3:15pm We were greeted immediately when we walked in, I did not catch the gentleman's name, but he was incredibly attentive, kind, and knowledgeable! I asked about the scoots, aka mini shots, and he was able to explain the flavors immediately. I ordered No 94 cocktail which has tequila, strawberry, lime and tarragon. I do enjoy tarragon, although this cocktail was 100% strictly tarragon flavor, I unfortunately did not get anything else. My friends each ordered an IPA and they both immediately said (to me) that it was warm. They did not say anything to the bartender, I'm sure it would have been fixed if they did, but, pouring the beer the bartender should notice it's not ice cold IMO. We sat on the back patio, it literally felt like we were at someone's house, which was nice, although there was ZERO music, which I believe a little background noise is nice. I didn't realize kids were allowed, so as 3 folks going for "Sunday funday", twas not the vibe. TBH, everyone there was over 50, not complaining, just observation. Also, the bathroom is very small, I couldn't imagine if anyone was of bigger stature how they'd fit! And the toilet is so low, I'm a 36" inseam gal and I swear my knees were at my chin going potty LOL. Would I go back? No. Is it somewhere great for a family out on a Sunday? Yes. Again, the bartender was amazing!

Pacific Standard has quietly become my favorite happy hour spot, and I've only ever rolled through…read moreduring happy hour, so take this for what it is. They make the best dirty martini in town. Properly cold, properly briny, balanced in a way that a lot of places get wrong. And you have to get the blue cheese olives with them, that pairing is the whole reason I keep coming back. The happy hour food is no afterthought either. The plates are genuinely great, the kind of thing you'd happily order at full price, and they go perfectly with a cold martini. Easy to make a whole evening out of it without thinking too hard about it. The room is a big part of the draw too. Tons of places to sit, comfortable and lived in, and welcoming in a way that makes you want to settle in and stay a while. Never feels like they're rushing you out, even when it's busy. Best dirty martini in Portland, killer happy hour, comfortable room. Highly recommend.

We came right around 3 during Portland Sandwich Week and it filled up right away. The space is…read moresuper cute with tons of windows lining the wall and it was one of those odd sunny spring-winter afternoons so it was gorgeous. We ordered at the bar and got a number for the food. We both had drinks on tap - the cynar spritz and the dark and stormy. Decent, though the dark and stormy was extra sweet and really benefited from letting the ice melt. The cauliflower plate -green cauliflower on a bed of tasty sauce with wheat berries for texture - was amazing. 5/5 The sandwich week sando were underwhelming with very little crab and tons of spicy butter on basically a hot dog bun. I get that they are working with constraints but a better smaller sandwich would have made me happier even if they sold it as a slider instead. The bun to meat ratio was to totally off. Service was alright. The table was a bit sticky. It was busy. Understandably, things took time. I'd give this place another shot because the cauliflower was so good so I do think the food has promise and the space is nice.

Absolute perfect addition to our neighborhood! The inside is eclectically decorated and there is…read moretable seating as well as bar seating. The selection of bubbles is more than superb! Our bubbletender was very friendly and we loved his recommendations. The food they have is fun and exciting.

Lovely spot for a date or with friends but not too many friends cause it's a small space!…read moreThoughtfully decorated and the best service! We loved all our bubbly choices. They don't do flights but you can get half pours if you want to explore. Food was perfect. So tasty and elevated. That was no ordinary grilled cheese and the pâté was fun. I'd come back for sure!

This is such a cool vibey spot! It's dark, luminescent, cozy and fun. It's not as tiki aesthetic as…read moreI thought it would be. But really fun cocktail list and great for any rum drinkers. They do have options other than rum. The service was surprisingly fast with how busy it was. When we left we realized we barely touch the surface of this place, it wrapped around and is massive. The other end of this place was even more lively!

I only happened to know of this place through advertising at a nearby movie theater, so after the…read moremovie we were wanting to go get a drink and check it out. Parking was difficult as it was all street parking and we were unable to find any spots that felt safe within a few blocks so we parked in a parking garage and walked a few blocks. The bar is cute and tiny with energetic music playing and friendly bartenders. It is a bit hard to carry a conversation here so you really have to be in close quarters with the other person. The drink menu has many awesome rum drink choices and they do have a 4-7 pm weekday happy hour. Drink prices are on par with other bars that serve cocktails and on average about $15. They have food and snacks, which I did not get but looked like a decent option. They also have a small outside seating area. It was a great vibe and I notice a wide age group there. I asked the bartender how long they've been around and they said 15 years. I can't believe I haven't been here before. That do charge a 3% credit card fee so cash is king. I would definitely like to come back and try some of their other rum drinks. It does feel like they might be a little too heavy handed in the ice but the drinks are delicious and you can taste the rum in a good way.

Place provided such a welcome, just the vibe from the moment you walk in. I was greeted by the…read morebartender, she was super dope! Great seating options inside, outside in the front and outside on the side with a fireplace. Garage door type of window on the side, so you can sit at the bar top and still be outside! I tried to take pictures of the outside and inside but didn't want to spook people by taking pictures of them lol. There's also a smoking section with ashtrays right in the front! I came on a Thursday at 5:30pm, street parking, but plenty, and the place wasn't busy, but there were a couple handfuls of people inside, and of all ages! I didn't order food, as I came here with a friend to grab a drink before dinner. I ordered the Kyoto Mojito, and it was so good!

It's a large bar with good seating for larger parties. Well decorated…read more Indoor and outdoor seating. Food menu is good for a bar. Sometimes they have musicians play. Street parking. Order at the bar.

We've been to Bantam Tavern over a dozen times -- and for good reason. What started as a casual…read moreneighborhood bar visit turned into a regular obsession. Sara and Lace behind the bar craft cocktails that are personable and perfectly executed. But the real surprise is the kitchen: Trevor (formerly of Interurban) and George (ex-St. Jack's) bring a level of culinary curation you simply don't expect at a neighborhood spot. We ask a lot of questions when food is this good -- and they always deliver answers worth hearing. Exceptional quality at very reasonable prices. This place is a gem."

Happy hour on our first night in Portland, I specifically chose Bantam Tavern on Taco Tuesday…read morebecause of the reviews. I got a margarita, $10 on happy hour and the special tacos. This is a small comfortable neighborhood pub, with a few tables and a long bar. We sat at the bar. Bartender was cordial but not very interested in us, seems there were locals to chat with. I was disappointed I didn't get to try the chili roasted carrots, which were shown as a side or appetizer on the website menu. The bartender informed me they were only available in the tacos that day. I didn't order the carrot tacos, just two grilled chicken tacos. But at his suggestion, I ordered a $9 roasted vegetable and romescu sauce as a side dish. It was spectacular! Fennel, beets, yellow squash, all fresh and tiny like they came from the farmers market that day. The chicken tacos were loaded with charred chunks of chicken thigh, red onions, cotija cheese and cilantro. So much meat! The corn tortillas were a bit stiff but held up fine. And the chef introduced her cucumber salsa when she brought out our dishes. It was lovely, but could have used a lot more than the tiny cup provided. No second drink for me that night, happy hour was over. But the margie and tacos were spot on! Husband had a taco combo for $12 that I failed to photograph. We were both stuffed and happy. Still wondering about the carrots though!

I went to Sugar Hill for their infamous pre inflation Tuesday and not only loved the prices, but…read morethe menu items as well! They have a great variety of options whether you're looking for a quick meal or just a light snack. Their vegan burger was only $5 and honestly one of the best I've had in a while! The cozy vibes and friendly staff make it such a fun place to hang out, and it's always a pleasure being here. I absolutely love coming here on any given day, but Tuesdays definitely make it a little easier to save a coin or two! My only complaint is the Photo Booth. It doesn't print physical photos and instead sends them digitally, which would be totally fine if they actually came through. I've had two separate instances where neither my friends nor I received our photos, which was such a bummer, especially since there's no way to get a refund. I'd definitely love to see that fixed because the Photo Booth is such a fun addition to the experience!

We came in for their Tuesday special. I love the vibe. The 70s theme is super cool and it was…read morepretty comfortable in the front area. The speak easy lounge area in the back has some chairs and sofas that were also comfortable, but on a hot day it was miserable from a temp perspective. We saw the patio, which looked nice, but didn't go out there to explore further. I ordered a cocktail which was made well and was delicious. I thought it was a bit smaller than the average martini I would get for elsewhere for the same price. The food was surprisingly good. I think we had low expectations given the low prices, but we all said we'd come again, if we knew we could get a seat in the front area.

I can't say anything about friendship kitchen, but the wine bar was great! The gentleman who helped…read moreus, I believe it was Dave, was very friendly and gave a sample of their sparkling red. It was lovely and ended up ordering a glass. Go and enjoy a glass outside!!

I saw one of my friends posted a photo of their Mi Quang - Tumeric Noodle soup from this place and…read moreit passed the eye test for me that I came here just a few days later. I've been to another location of FK before and it was a fine meal but just an inconvenient location for me. This location is also a bit out of the way for me in SE but when I saw how good that bowl of Mi Quang looked in my friend's pics with all of the toppings and saw the cloudy and slightly drizzly weather today...there was only one place I wanted to go for lunch, Friendship Kitchen My food came out and it tasted great overall with some minor issues that I'm sure will get resolved on their own. Portions were great as well as the herb platter but I wish I didn't have to ration the broth as there wasn't that much. Prices are a bit high for Vietnamese but probably in line with the location here on Mississippi street.