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    Palomar

    4.3 (302 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars, Cuban
    Closed • 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Espresso martini and old fashion
    Elizabeth S.

    This place is too cute! Drinks were amazing (mezcal espresso martini?! say less!) and the flavors of the sauce on the shrimp was sooooo yummy. Will definitely be a go-to date night spot!

    Romulo L.

    Food was so tasty and the sauces and seasonings were really good ! The drinks were really well made as well and prices were not too crazy a well balanced menu .

    Lechon
    Meagan N.

    Came on a Saturday night and waited about 10 minutes for a table. The cocktails are good. The food is kind of overpriced but it aligns with the area. The crowd favorite was the ceviche. Wings were just okay. The steak was really salty. The table agree. Salmon wasn't bad. Nice sear. Pork shoulder wasn't memorable.

    Pandan Horchata
    Kei N.

    We went in for an early dinner and it was pretty nice. I love the aesthetic, the colors and lighting are really nice. The staff was really friendly and accommodating, one of us had food allergies (chorizo and tree nuts) that they were very thorough asking questions on to make sure everything would be ok. It did take a while on the food, but it was good food. i got the cubana (which is a beef and chorizo burger--they changed it on the menu so it says beef and pork). Sadly didn't taste much chorizo in the burger but the fries were great. 8/10. If the place was closer, I'd go just for the fries One of us got the churrasco and loved it. (Honestly 10/10) The ceviche was mid. Like 1/10 stars. The shrimp was chewy, Fresh taste but overcooked. it tasted like canned pineapple, and the tortilla chips were so thick and CRUNCHY. (Was scared I'd break a tooth, they were so hard) The plantain ones were good, but a bit plain. We actually went specifically for the ceviche so that was a bit of a letdown. Nice area though! Saw some goats and a neighborhood cat. I love the visuals

    Kelly T.

    Yummy drinks, attentive service, dim atomsphere, good vibes. Right in the heart of NW 23rd. Got two rounds of drinks, all 4 we tried were delicious! Looking forward to coming back for their food!

    Shrimp
    Jen M.

    Had a lovely meal here with a beautiful window seat and friendly service. Cocktails were delicious! The guava margarita definitely had a punch to it so lots of water to balance it out but the papa doble was just right. Loved the plantain chips with the ceviche tho it had a bit more lime/salt than I'd like but still good. All main plates were beautifully presented. Asparagus fresh and grilled so well. Camerones criollo and lechon asado were both tasty. Lechon was super tender and full of flavor! Loved the rice and picked veggies that accompanied it. Would happily recommend and return again for another visit.

    a nice raw fish preparation. A little hard to eat since it was on a single tortilla but we took turns picking it up and taking a bite, haha
    Michelle N.

    Came here for a friend's birthday dinner and the vibes were immaculate. A great place to hang out and grab a drink/dinner with friends (cool decor, excellent frozen drinks and good food).

    Tomato & Melon
    Lisa H.

    Hellllloooooo Palomar! I came for your espresso martini because I saw the mezcal and cafe de olla elements but you blew me away with your food flavors and textures! Your space is beautiful and staff attentive, hats off to the chefs and bartenders!

    Nathaniel J B.

    First time visiting and congrats on new space!!! Very cute decor and great vibes!! Staff weee very friendly and welcoming!! Definitely recommend and definitely will be back to try the food!!

    Root Beer Float Tres Leches
    Louis H.

    Rotating Tres Leches. So I really need to say more. We had the Root Beer Float Tres Leches, and it was amazing! The texture was perfect. And the flavor was beautifully balanced. The rest of the food was delicious, too. But c'mon--root beer float tres leches?! The wait staff was friendly. And the place is really cute.

    Menu
    Jasmine G.

    Located in the beautiful Nob Hill area, Palomar is along a strip of many other great restaurants and shops. The space is relatively small in a lowly lit intimate setting. I dined here with both my Madre and sister for the collaboration with Plant Based Papi curating a phenomenal plant-based menu. We tried all three dishes on the menu to share tapa style. Both the team at Palomar and Plant Based Papi made dishes that were not only delicious, but also were thoughtfully created and unique. The staff here were all super friendly and very attentive ensuring we had the best experience possible. I look forward to dining here again in the future.

    Shrimp
    Kait L.

    Delicious food and drinks. I've never had Cuban food before, but it was fantastic. Food: *I've forgotten the exact name of dishes* The shrimp dish with coconut rice was hands down the best thing we tried and I would come back just to eat it again. Steak was also very enjoyable, but with the price to taste ratio I probably wouldn't order it again. Fried rice was also good, but very soy sauce/ salt forward. Service: We made a reservation, but arrived early, and the host happily seated us early. Service was good, prompt, and we were checked in with regularly. Ambiance: It was a really well taken care of bar/restaurant with trendy decor. Would be a great date night spot.

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    Excellent food and service. Be sure to try the fried chicken. Full stocked bar and mood lighting.

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    Ask the Community - Palomar

    Are they open normal hours on Black Friday?

    Yes, we are open normal hours 4pm-midnight

    Hi! I have two boys (16 & 11) and they both love Cuban food. Are there any hours when minors are allowed? I know they'd love to visit for lunch. Thank you in advance.

    Briana, Thanks for writing. We allow minors until 9pm at Palomar. Just a heads up, our lunch hours… 

    Is there bike parking?

    Yes! There is bike parking located right out front on division and also next to our loading bay.

    Can you get the daiquiris made without alcohol ? My sister does not drink but loves virgin daiquiris! Want to see if this is available before taking her.

    We have many NA beverages available. The most popular are the piña colada, strawberry daiquiri and mojito.

    Are the owners from Cuba? Where? Do you play Cuban music? Do you have Havana Club or Santiago de Cuba run? Cristal or bucanero beer?

    Yes. I was born in the United States but both my parents are from Havana. My father is from almendares Unfortunately we don’t carry any of those products for sale as they are still prohibited for sale in the US.… 

    Would this be a good place for a group of 10 people or so?

    Matthew, We have a table upstairs that can accommodate 10 comfortably and 12 squeezed in a bit… 

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    Bar West - Brunch Burger and a Matcha Latte served up by our Brunch Manager, Logan!

    Bar West

    4.4(155 reviews)
    0.2 mi•Alphabet District, Northwest
    •$$

    Bar West feels like a slice of California tucked into Portland. The atmosphere is effortlessly…read morecool, the location is in the Pearl, and the food was amazing! We stopped in after work for dinner, and it ended up being the perfect place to unwind with the girls. It was packed on a Friday night, staff was super friendly and got us seated quickly at the bar area. Looking around, a lot of people were here on a date - which I can see why, this would be such a cute spot for a date too! One of the cutest underrated restaurants in PDX.

    What a lovely spot for brunch! My partner and I stopped in here while walking up and down 23rd and…read more21st. The interior is attractive and very modern, and there is a large covered and heated patio if you prefer to sit outside (we did). The service was a little bit slow, but not egregious and the server was very friendly. The menu is not extensive, but it has good variety and everything on it looked excellent. All of their ingredients seem high-quality, and they have a number of gluten-free and vegetarian offerings. I ended up getting the eggs benedict, which came with a little salad. The salad was fresh, not wilted, and came with a light vinaigrette. The eggs benedict was absolutely stellar-- perfectly poached eggs, creamy hollandaise, and grilled halloumi to give some well-received brine to the bite, all atop an english muffin. For the price point and the quality, the portions are good. My one wish was that I could have subbed my salad for some of their potatoes! My partner got the pork belly hash, and thought that the potatoes were cooked perfectly-- crispy and well-seasoned. He did notice that there were only a few pieces of pork in the dish, but we chalked this up to the ingredient quality. We ended up staying for Happy Hour, which was fun! We got the fries with garlic aioli (so good!) and I ordered their daily cocktail special, a margarita. They gave me a good, heavy, pour, which is always appreciated. Great brunch spot if you want to go somewhere a little chic.

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    Bar West - Private dining and events

    Private dining and events

    Bar West - Chef Nate's basque cheesecake is a serious delicacy.

    Chef Nate's basque cheesecake is a serious delicacy.

    Bar West - Beverage Director Andria getting our hand-harvested Nocino ready to launch in Fall!

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    Beverage Director Andria getting our hand-harvested Nocino ready to launch in Fall!

    The Love Shack - Pork Belly Skewer

    The Love Shack

    4.3(101 reviews)
    0.2 mi•Northwest, Alphabet District

    soooooo good! my friend and I stopped in for happy hour and definitely plan on coming back! the…read morefood is delicious and they have some great happy hour deals! their happy hour runs 4-5pm, and our server made sure to stop by before happy hour ended to check in and see if we wanted anything else off the happy hour menu. we got lots of dishes such as the caesar salad, fries, burger, crusty avocado, and shrimp skewers. another thing I loved was their seasonal menu additions! since the are tiki bar inspired, our serve was talking to us about new flavors of slushies that would be arriving soon even though summer was ending, which made me super excited to come back! the place is a little small, so if you plan on coming from 5pm on i definitely recommend making a reservation to ensure you have a table. i can't wait to come back and try some more food and drinks!

    Love Shack is so so cutesy! From the owners that brought you G-love next door comes the perfect…read moreaddition to the Pearl district. It's especially great for date night or a fun girls' night out. If you plan on coming, definitely make a reservation because seating is limited and it fills up quickly! The experience is what makes this place so special. They roll around little carts, almost dim sum style, with fun bites and drinks like mini cocktail drinks like an espresso martini, oysters, tacos, and desserts. It's such a unique concept and always a hit when I bring friends here. The space is cozy with an elevated tiki-inspired vibe, and they recently added a nice outdoor patio. It's a little on the pricey side, but you're paying for the atmosphere and experience, and I think it's worth it! The staff are always warm and upfront about wait times, so if you don't have a reservation, be prepared to wait.

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    The Love Shack - Shack Royale Burger

    Shack Royale Burger

    The Love Shack - Popular "Murder on the Dancefloor" gin cocktail. Although I didn't connect the name with the bathtub theme. Cute though.

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    Popular "Murder on the Dancefloor" gin cocktail. Although I didn't connect the name with the bathtub theme. Cute though.

    Nob Hill Bar & Grill - Chilli

    Nob Hill Bar & Grill

    3.4(225 reviews)
    0.2 mi•Alphabet District, Northwest
    •$$

    Finally paid this neighborhood fave a visit! Admittedly I went in half expecting sub-par service,…read moreafter perusing Yelp reviews, so you can imagine my excitement when the bartenders and servers were both attentive and friendly lol. Parking in NW isn't the easiest but it says something that everyone in my group found parking within the same block. It is a pretty busy part of town, lots of foot traffic, and lots of traffic traffic. Buses and ambulances and police cars. It reminded me a bit of these old books I read as a kid, Richard Scarys Busy World (iykyk). Anyway, back to the bar - there is a decent amount of seating outside as well as indoors. The server promptly brought us menus and, although everything has to be ordered at the bar, he still comes by several times while we ate dinner and had drinks out front. My friends order Fish & Chips, and I'm told they are some of the best in the area. Everything was crispy and well seasoned. I got the taco salad with came with the house chili instead of taco meat - it is really pretty good! I even get a side of extra chippies to go with my meal. The portion was a little skimp, I think, considering most of this dish consists of lettuce. If only they would add more to it and turn this sucker into a big ole dish, this salad could be awesome! The drinks were good, not measured but not poured with a super heavy hand like some other places I know.

    This place is unbelievably slept on, a super cool hole in the wall spot for a fantastic classic…read moreburger. We had excellent service as well from start to finish, we had a few modifications and a decently sized table but no detail was missed and the server was very kind and welcoming. Will be back!

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    Nob Hill Bar & Grill - Nob Hill Bar and Grill.

    Nob Hill Bar and Grill.

    Nob Hill Bar & Grill - Burger and tota

    Burger and tota

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