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    Kay's Bar

    4.0 (335 reviews)
    ModerateBurgers, Sandwiches, Bars
    Closed 2:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    KAY'S BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    We love this place! Fantastic food great drinks and killer service! What more could you ask for.

    Bridge City Nachos
    Jim H.

    I always have such a great experience at Kay's. First and foremost the staff are so nice and engaging! They are quick and make a really great drink. I've only sat outside, which is great, so I can't speak too much to inside other than it looks really clean when I've walked through to use the restroom. I've tried a few different menu items and they've always been really good and huge portions! Today I tried the Bridge City Nachos, which were fantastic (albeit a little over salty). Highly recommend Kay's!

    Nachos
    Mighty T.

    Kay's is one of those spots you can hit for happy hour and regular hours because the food is just that good. It's a little hole-in-the-wall with straight 90s diner vibes, and honestly that makes it even better. The service has been on point every time I've gone whether it was packed during peak happy hour or slow, I've always been helped right away. Now, the food? Single-handedly some of the best I've had. The $5 burger is insane for the quality juicy, loaded with toppings, and packed with flavor. The nachos are out of this world. The house-made chips remind me of Doritos, and the blackened chicken on top was grilled to perfection. I was craving nachos bad, and Kay's delivered beyond my expectations.

    Funny sign
    Chelsea W.

    I'm sure I'll be back again to eat the nachos at Kay's! They were so good. I sat outside, which isn't much of a patio and you deal with a lot of road noise at the just intersection but the inside of this old school bar is cool. Our server was so nice and funny!

    Hendrix & Soda w/Lemon
    Keith K.

    Skilled bartender with a terrible attitude. Serving strong cocktails and solid food. Even better during happy hour. Overall a good place to get a bite and a drink. Nice booths to settle into, or belly up. 10/10, would recommend.

    Mushroom Swiss  Double cheese burger
    Christine N.

    Ambiance was super retro and classy. Leather booths and wooden walls feels warm and comfortable. Super chill bar to talk and lowkey, fries were better than the burger (mushroom Swiss) the bartender was straight forward and very fast, and stoic . Got the nectarine mule and it was FIRE. Husband asked for another double shot (6 shots total) in less than an hour and he declined. Good looking out for the customers too.

    Chicken wrap too and BLT wrap on the bottom
    Harmony G.

    When I was a kid in Portland Kay's was a dive bar that was famous for chicken fried steak. At least that's my memory. Fast forward to more recent years. This place has simple, great food! There were 5 of us so we shared a nachos for the table with brisket. Oh my! Soooo good! My husband had the pulled pork sandwich and said it was oh so good! Our son had a hamburger and again, really great. The last two of us had wraps. I had the BLT wrap - which I would have again and again. Our friend had the chicken wrap. Again - shabam! So good! We wrap eaters had lunch for the next day. Service fast and friendly. Wine servings are kind of small. Beer is a good deal and they have interesting cocktails and moctails. We will try the happy hour next time. Looks good. Add this local place to your list of must try's. You will be a happy camper. They have picnic tables out side for nice days.

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    Fast and friendly. Had the hh burger and was surprised at the deliciousness for the price in a good way.

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    Amazing fries and burgers, good drinks. Not a date night place unless into dive bar feel.

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    It's the best bar food I have ever had. And great prices too, this is my favorite spot in Portland!

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    I adore this place! The vibe is super kewl, happy hour fab and the servers all very kind and smart!!!

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    I didn't expect to find good BBQ outside of the south, but this was a pleasant surprise!…read moreAnd honestly, it shouldn't come as a surprise because the food in Portland is some of the best in the country. IMO. This BBQ is Kansas City style, so the sauce is a bit sweeter. We got the brisket, the chicken wings, and sides. We couldn't decide if on the sauce for the wings, so we got all 3 on the side. The Alabama white sauce was A+ The brisket was perfectly tender. It had great flavor and marbling. The wings are full wings with the drummette attached. That's the way to do it! They are smoked and then fried. They got the crisp just right. Let's talk about sides! We got the collard greens, coleslaw, and baked beans. They were all FANTASTIC! The coleslaw is a vinegar coleslaw, which I love. It wasn't the sweet mayonnaise style that most people don't enjoy. It was so good! The collard greens were perfectly flavored and tender! I couldn't have done better myself. The beans were sweet but also savory. Not super sweet, which makes me happy. Very well balanced. The server was super friendly and nice. She explained everything to us and made sure we were happy. They have a bar with various beers. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Very casual but perfect for BBQ. Highly recommend you try this spot!

    Stopped in on a Saturday based on nearby places on inKind. It's street parking which wasn't too bad…read moreon a Saturday. You walked in and order before sitting down. There is outside seating out front as well. The person who took our order was friendly and patient while the kids figured out what they wanted. I ordered the burnt ends sandwich which was super good. It's messy to eat and had really good flavor. My hubby ordered the brisket sandwich and he really liked it. We had 3 kids with us. One kid got just plain nachos (just cheese) and liked it. The other 2 got the pulled pork nachos and shared it and had some even left over. We all liked our meals and would eat there again when in the area.

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    Lawless Barbecue - House made green chili cheddar sausages with loaded potato salad

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