Alright listen here mfers.. I've been gate keeping this place for years but I just can't take it…read moreanymore. This place is electric!! I don't care if you need a good 6pm date spot for your special someone or you stumble upon this place at midnight and you had 1-2 too many beers. This place will rock your socks off. The vibe in here is amazing, the staff is so helpful and chill. But they are true professionals and can help find what you will like. My wife & I have been coming here for years and it is our favorite spot hands down. If you come here and try it.. keep it to yourself and don't be like me telling all of you. This place is a gem!!

I come here often for one specific item, the soy curl bahn mi. The Ginger Marg is also tasty, but…read morei'm not a cocktail connoisseur. I have to have this delicious sandwich once a week (it's been like 3 months of this...) The bartenders are super sweet and whenever I say "no cilantro" one of them explains there is cilantro in one of the sauces & I say "i know but the leaves of the cilantro cause me to feel like i'm eating soap" at this point it's funny how im not recognized (ego!) The soy curls are soaked in what must be nectar of the gods. I dream about this sandwich and have a special savings fund for it. Please keep this sandwich around i'm begging.

I love their back patio. The staff are average Portland, straight forward bartenders. Not overly…read morenice, not overly rude, just existing. For a bar, the food is actually pretty good. I recommend the poutine or the fries. Solid local option.

Mac & cheese outstanding! Tap orange hard seltzer was delish. The bartender was fine until I asked…read morea question about the etiquette of asking to change the music. He got all snarky & rude, asking what you don't like hip hop? I said its fine but switched up with other stuff is better. He sez, I pick a station & roll. You want hard hiphop? How about louder?! He got all red faced... I repeated, this wasn't a personal question. I just asked about the etiquette of asking. He killed this place for me sadly. Reminded me of when the hipsters invaded PDX 20 yrs ago. Boring.

the person with blonde hair came and picked up our glasses and they were so kind and amazing! this…read moreis the best bar oat

Went there last night. Food was delicious atmosphere was good. French dip was delicious.read more

You ever have one of those days when somebody comes up to you and plops a big ole tit of a chicken…read morein front of you and you just tear into the thing and realize you'll never eat anything else in your life? That is, until you turn your attention to the wedge of a jojo next to that beautiful wet-tshirt-contest winner. And by wedge, I mean you could park a god damned RV on the bank-iest bank of the Willamette, put one of these under a rear wheel, throw the RV in neutral, and open a trampoline park inside. If you canceled the lease on Playdate PDX and are reading this, don't steal my idea, you prick. Anyway, I digress. Potato jojo wedge. Back to it. I brought home some as leftovers three months ago and my eight year old is still tunneling through them like she's a mole dropped into some f-ed version of Candy Land. Look, I know the fine bartenders here promise chicken and jojos the same way cable promises service: it'll arrive somewhere between the hours of 6 and 10:00 PM. But sit your ass in the chair, get a PBR and wait. Because, much like the bygone era of cable, when the boob shows up uncensored, late at night, and wrapped seductively in paper and BBQ sauce (don't judge me! You tuned in too!), you weren't thinking of the guy with the extra long butt crack and ill fitting button up. Oh no, my friend, you were thinking about the sauce. BBQ, ranch, sweet chili, . . . or ketchup (you immature shit).

This is another "Old Portland" establishment that still holds up. Even on a Sunday night, the…read moreplace was busy and also it was an MLK holiday. My friends were at the bar and I managed to get a seat next to them. I was smart to ask my friend to place a food order since they are known for hot fried food to take their time. I ordered a drink and caught up with my friends. There were complimentary treats which I gladly enjoyed. Once my food arrived, I enjoyed the jo jo's with buffalo dipping sauce as my go to. The fried chicken hits the spot and the staff is very friendly. It was great seeing 2 people working instead of just 1 person doing everything. My order was affordable too once I closed my tab. Old Portland for the win once again and will continue to support, cheers!

Just an outstanding experience at Jacqueline. The food is top notch, great service, charming and…read morewell used space. What's not to like? We came here because I heard they have a great seafood menu and my kids recently started enjoying oysters and other shellfish that used to be "gross". We got here about 15 minutes to opening on a Friday night and there was already a line. We were fortunate to still get a spot outside which worked out because it wasn't too hot and the outdoor space is much more spread out than inside. We ordered a dozen oysters to start. Love their various droppers with infused mignottes and hot sauces. Really made it fun to try out different combos. We also got the cold smoked mussels, the hamachi crudo, grilled oysters, lobster roll, rockfish, and the little gem salad. In order of least favorite to favorite, the little gem salad was good but just not that memorable or spetqcular the way the other dishes were. Next, the grilled oysters were flavorful with the garlic and lime but I wished there was a little more kimchi flavor and overall more sauce given the size of the oysters (they were huge!). The lobster roll was good and I appreciated the different take on a lobster roll but my favorite lobster rolls that really accentuate the lobster flavor and this masked it a little. The hamachi crudo was a surprise. It's a dish you see a lot and I was a little worried about how the pineapple might overtake the rest of the flavors but that didn't happen. The balance between sweet, savory, sour, and crunch from the peanuts was perfect and every bite was really enjoyable. Finally, my favorite was the cold smoked mussels. You never know how fish sauce and tom kha might overwhelm everything but again, their chef understands flavor balance really well. You could taste all the flavors, the smokiness, the slight bitter and sour umami flavors and slight sweetness to round it out. It was outstanding and highly recommend. They also have great cocktails that go well with their dishes. Really enjoyed the experience here and will definitely come back.

If you are ubering to Jacqueline, you will likely get dropped off 5 blocks from the restaurant…read morewhich is their old location. Leave a few minutes to hike up to the new place. Vibe is loud, fun, cool. Employees are having a blast, both behind the beautiful open kitchen and hearth and those walking. Can be a little hard to converse depending on where you're seated. Food is really good but for some reason, not great. Can't put my finger on it but everything was a 4/5*, even though it looks like 5/5*. Service is punctual and professional, but missing something personal. Maybe a little perfunctory? A really solid meal. Fun vibe. But my least favorite of our 3 dinners in Portland. Would I try it again. ABSOLUTELY.

Double Barrel Tavern is a dependable spot that always delivers. First things first - tip your…read morebartenders. The crew here works hard, keeps the drinks flowing, and always makes the place feel welcoming! The cocktails are strong, the pours are generous, and it's a fantastic place to catch a game. We were here just this last superbowl game. They also have a great back patio that's perfect for hanging out when the weather is nice. The menu has plenty of options for different diets. The cauliflower wings are good, even for non-vegetarians eaters, and the onion rings are a must-order. Super crispy and perfect for sharing!

Old reliable - good vibes, cheap drinks, crappy bathroom, and still one of my fave dive bars in PDXread more

Great food & service. Chill Sat afternoon vibes. The Corn…read morebeef hash w/ egg on top was so flavorful paired w/ samosas. Wish they had more outside seating, but we were sat inside immediately to get the samosas flowing. There's a surprise when the bottle pops. The lemonade is delicious.

There's parking and the place has bright, fun colors, high ceilings, and an open kitchen. Service…read morewas helpful and friendly. We went for brunch and the food was a but too greasy for my taste. I had a big plate of hashbrowns and very buttery/greasy toast with eggs and bacon. If I had been hungover it could have been satisfying but as it was I wished for a bit less oil. My friend had the vegan hash which was pretty much a bunch of sweet potato cubes. Maybe we ordered wrong - we saw oranges being squeezed for juice that looked delicious. Next time!

Scotch Lodge recently won Outstanding Bar at 2026 James Beard Awards and it absolutely deserves it…read more The cocktails here are seriously some of the best that I've had in the States. In addition to creative, well-prepared cocktails, the food here is equally spectacular. My wife and I shared their Wagyu tartar and a soft shell crab sando. You'll see these two dishes at virtually every single table if you look around the restaurant during your visit and there's good reason for it: these two dishes are perfectly executed. Every piece of the tartare is evenly cut the be the same size, and there wasn't a single piece that was stringy or chewy. The dish itself was well-seasoned, and the freshly fried kettle chips provided the crunchy texture the dish needed. The soft shell crab sando is served between two toasted slices of rich, decadent, buttered milk bread. The crab has a wonderfully crispy outer shell and atop of the crab is a mountain of crunchy, tangy slaw. They must have done a bunch of R&D and experimentation playing with the ratio of the ingredients because every bite was balanced. If there's one dish you have to order during your visit, make it the crab sando. The two cocktails I tried out were the "loch stock" -- mezcal, smoky scotch, ancho reyes, lapsang souchong sweet vermouth, and mole bitters, and the "up country road" -- bourbon, coconut-inflused sweet vermouth, macadamia nut campari. I cannot articulate how incredible these two drinks tasted. The flavor profile of the drinks are punchy and exactly as described. I am certain there's something on the menu for everyone's palette. I would highly advise you to stay hydrated throughout your visit so you're able to make it to two, or even three round of drinks. The drinks are that good. I cannot recommend Scotch Lodge enough if you're visiting Portland. Definitely make a reservation and be sure to try out the food as well.

Great staff, super attentive, kind, always checked in, filled our waters constantly, atmosphere was…read morevery intimate, very chic inside. Food was 10/10 even at 10 in the evening. Ordered the waguy, oysters, silken tofu, poached shrimp, every single item was delicious and carefully thought out. Drinks were also great! Would love to come again- make sure to make a reservation though- they're always busy