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    O'Dear Bar

    4.0 (109 reviews)
    Closed • 11:30 am - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    O 'Dear burger

    Burger was well down. However chicken sandwich was good. Strong margaritas. Has pool tables in the place.

    Malika U.

    Had a bit of a rocky start at this bar -- the bartender came off pretty rude when I asked her to fix my bill. We were there for a birthday and I ordered a round of drinks for the birthday girl and my tab ended up having food items that our friends/our table did not order. I asked her to fix the bill (it was $30 difference) and she snapped at us, which soured the mood early on. But to her credit, she later apologized for coming off so rude and aggressive. That gesture made a big difference and somewhat turned the night around. I really appreciated that she said sorry and took accountability. Drinks were okay. Food was alright. It would have been better if we were served our food when the it was first ready because by the time it was brought to us, everything was cold. Ambiance was chill. Bar was cool and would have been a good vibe, had we not started off rocky.

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    Daniel A.

    Visited it later in the evening and had a very good experience. Very good burger and sliders, quick service and very friendly bartender. Cook was amazing too. Very chill atmosphere with corner for pool if you are into it. I liked everything there

    A perfect Old Fashioned
    Amanda D.

    Met up with some friends for Happy Hour at O'Dear Bar in the Parkrose area, and wow--what a great find. I had never been before, but it was a central spot for all of us and the menu looked promising... and it absolutely delivered. The vibe when you walk in is spot on--moody and a little dark, but still well-lit, super clean, and surprisingly spacious. It instantly feels like a place you want to hang out for a while. Service was just as good. Our waiter was attentive, easygoing, and made everything feel relaxed and fun. We ordered the cauliflower, shrimp skewers, fondue, and a basket of fries--every single thing was delicious. But the fries? Next level. Kind of like jojos, but WAY better--crispy, flavorful, and honestly unforgettable. And the Old Fashioned completely stole the show. Easily one of the best I've had. Definitely adding O'Dear to the regular rotation.

    Onion rings with ranch
    Kathy M.

    We came on a Saturday afternoon. One waitress doing the bar and serving food. We waited awhile for our food to come. Then we waited a while for the waiter to get our checks. Food was good. I ordered onion rings and it was crispy. The Mac and cheese looks good. Brussel sprouts were overcooked. If you use a credit card to pay, they charge a small fee. FYI.

    Left : pulled pork slider & chicken slider Middle : Korean Cauliflower Bites Right : Prime rib dip
    jacob m.

    The pool was free. The food was great. The music was country. The bartender was nice.

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    Sandra L.

    I can't speak for the food but I can speak for the decor and the service. I usually don't leave a bad review if the bartender is a little rude but in this case we didn't make it past the front door. I have never been treated this poorly. The bar is dingy with left over New Year's Eve decorations on the table. I heard the food was good I was excited to try. There was three of us in our party we walked into "Odear bar" the place wasn't busy there were a few people talking to the bartender I didn't see a sign that said wait to be seated so we strolled into and sat at a table the bartender yelled you can't sit there and you need to check in at the bar. I said oh I didn't see that sign she said I have worked at bars for 20 years you always check in at the bar before you sit. Anyway it left me feeling unwelcome and not hungry anymore. I can go anywhere for rude service. I don't care how good the food is there is no need for rude service. Won't be back too many restaurants in Portland to waste my time and money here.

    Good Ol Steak Bites
    Kate O.

    Great food, great drinks! Met a buddy here last night and wow, I was very impressed. Got some cauliflower, steak bites, shrimp and grits and some libations as well. Of course! The steak was excellent and more like a meal than a starter, and the shrimp and grits, so unexpectedly good. Service was good, these folks treat everyone equal and I like a local bar that makes regulars and passers by feel welcome and like family, both. Curb appeal is nice, for our area (I live close), outdoor smoking section is very clean. Inside is dark, cool and also, very clean! Love that. A not so hidden gem in Portland.

    Cajun shrimp and steak skewer specials.

    Great food! Great presentation! Even gluten free options! Curly steak fries were amazing. Great specials too and reasonably priced drinks.

    Smoky, bacon, blue cheeseburger!
    Jackson H.

    It's a bar/pool hall/restaurant and while the decor is nothing fancy at all, the food is.... AMAZING! I had the Smokey Bacon Blue Cheese Burger and it was the best burger I have had in a LONG time! From first bite to last it was absolutely DELICIOUS! And a really good size as well! I upgraded the fries to the sweet potato fries and they were perfect! It came with an aïoli sauce, and they also brought me ranch and ketchup the aïoli was really good and I don't know what kind of ketchup or ranch they use but those were really good as well! My score: A+ really good food and filled my up!

    Burger, unfortunately overcooked and cold
    Kim G.

    Was excited to try O'Dear Bar based on the stellar reviews I've been reading for months so we selected this as our venue for a gathering of friends that had not gotten together in a year. There were 10 of us and even though we put several of the live edge tables together, it was challenging because of the non-uniform shape of the tables. Many of us couldn't even reach the table! But it's about the food. The day we were there, the oven wasn't working so we couldn't get the poppers or the bacon wrapped dates, two of the items we wanted to try. Many in our group opted for the pulled pork sliders and said they were very good. At just $6 each, they were filling, and those that ordered two, took one home. A friend said the fried chicken sandwich was tasty. I went with a bacon jam, blue cheese burger, medium. It arrived ice cold and had been cooked all the way through to well done. No juices to be found. I get that there was a large group and it was lunchtime so probably a reduced staff, but food should arrive hot, not luke warm, and definitely not cold. And if you are a person who orders a burger medium, there is no way you can eat it well done. The fries may have been good, I don't know, they were also cold. Very disappointing. There are lots of appetizers on the happy hour menu at a reduced price. I may come back during happy hour so I can get the poppers, bacon wrapped dates and the wings plus one of the fancy cocktails. Will wait until I'm in this part of town, maybe at Cascade Station, because I won't drive all the way out there just for this as a destination. If I go back, I'll update this review as everyone has an off day. Our waitress was great! She did her best to get us to stop talking so she could get everyone's orders. Was always filling water glasses. Cheerful, friendly, helpful. She never asked us to leave even though we stayed well past when we finished our lunch. Inside was done nice - stage area, bar, pool tables. Big parking lot out back.

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    Amazing food and service! Ambiance is fabulous! Steve our server was the best ever!!!!

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    Highly recommend this place. Awesome food. Great drinks. Will be back and hopefully it will boost my rating to 5 stars.

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    Went for dinner and drinks. Bartender was great, and so was the food. We will definitely going back again in the near future

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    Ask the Community - O'Dear Bar

    What time does the kitchen close?

    We stop serving alcohol and food nightly about 1230am.

    Are minors allowed for dining?

    Yes. We can have minors in our dining room until 8pm daily.

    Is there a patio I could sit outside with my dogs?

    We have a smoking area outside but sadly will not have a patio dining options until later in the year or in the spring.

    I've been so excited for this spot to open. I work from home and am always looking for new spots to get out and work from my laptop. Is this a good place to grab a table and get some work done?

    Absolutely. Your always welcome to stop in for a bite or drink and bring your laptop. We have wifi available for our guests as well.

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