Our first time here. Stopped in for pre-drinks before going out for the night. Drinks were yummy. Our server was great! The ambiance is chill, very modern 70s retro kinda vibe. I'll be back to try their food. read more

Came here for drinks. Pros Great selection of drinks and almost all of them can be made spirit free A decent selection of alcohol free drinks Enjoyed our drinks Good service Cons: Guacamole with peanuts, blue corn chips and plantain chips fell flat. The guac itself just didn't taste good to me. I'm an adventurous eater and like new things, but the peanuts on top of the guac didn't do anything for me. The Corn chips were crispy when bitten into, but very hard and chewy afterwards. I wouldn't seek coming really like to come back and try other food. read more

The highlights: the setting is very aesthetic and when it's nice out they open the window and it basically feels like the whole restaurant is a patio! The drinks were great and my favorite dish was the jackfruit tostada. The server we had was super friendly too! The lowlights: I went with a friend and we shared the Lechon dish, the tostada, and the tostones. The tostones came with fry sauce which I thought was weird. Why not like an avocado crema or a salsa? The Lechon dish was honestly pretty disappointing. The meat was tender but the rice was clumpy and soggy, and it was just sautéed onions and black beans. Felt overpriced for what it was. I'd go back for apps and drinks! But the mains just seem pretty expensive for something that isn't going to like knock my socks off. read more

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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! read more

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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 . read more

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The ambiance is very nice and welcoming. Happy hour menu. The frozen drinks are like nothing I've had before; very smooth, flavorful, strong. The arroz frito was very good. I would order it again. Good serving size. Shrimp cooked perfectly. Gave an Asian feel but definitely with a cuben touch. Wish they had more seafood options or veggie options. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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). read more

Palomar - 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 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Came in for the Mardi Gras special menu. Shrimp and grits came with masa grits, which was unexpectedly good. Gumbo roux was overly salty. Cocktails were on point. read more

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! read more

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Pros: The food, drinks, and atmosphere were good...not great, fairly priced. Cons: have a problem with an automatically applied 20% gratuity. Gratuity completely depends on the quality of customer service and should be discretionary. Because of this practice I will not be returning nor will I recommend this restaurant to friends. read more

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!! read more

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This place is so cute, I do miss their old building but the new spot is perfect for them. The food is always good and the cocktails are so delicious! read more

Update: the smash burger (Frita Cubana) I mentioned wanting to try in the previous review is fantastic. It's a beef & pork chorizo patty, with thin potato string as a bed topped, cheese, onion on a brioche bun. I've had it 3 times at least. The patty is delicious and the potato strings and a perfect crunch. I usually get it with the waffle fries which are a solid choice. I can wait to have it again. The drinks are great too. I've ordered the Old Fashioned and Rusty Nail several times. The Old Fashioned is the classic drink with a Caribbean twist - coconut. It's definitely fits the vibe. The Rusty Nail is probably my favourite - a scotch based drink that has a depth to it from the papaya, cacao, and drambuie. All of the staff have been great. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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Really well-decorated place with a fun cocktail menu and great staff! Drinks are on the pricier side but feel well-crafted and are all very delicious. Great spot on 23rd. read more

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. read more

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We reached here at 5pm for dinner one day, because childcare! Glad that it turned out like that, because the place somehow looked beautiful inside with sunlight outside, and there was a calm inside which I really enjoyed. A very warm and welcoming space, as was the service! Then came the cocktail menu. Oh man- so many options. I could only try their Moscow mule, but probably the best I have ever tasted- so gingery. [Note to self: Visit often to try all their cocktails] The fried brussel sprouts and pineapple salad appetizers were both finger-lickin' delicious. I am still dreaming about those brussel sprouts!! The jackfruit tostada was an unusual choice for me -- but again, a knockout! Also tried their fried chicken entree and the tres leches cake-- all great too! Probably will be in our list of Portland favorites! read more

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Looking for a spot to grab a bite in between escape rooms and landed here. I got the ceviche and my wife got a chicken dish with rice and beans. It was all good, however the non-alcoholic drink that the bartender recommended was more of a mango lassi than a drink. It was far to thick/filling for me. All in all it was good, but would recommend them putting together a non-alcoholic menu for those that want it. read more

This space was previously a whisky bar, but Palomar has lightened in up with fun neon lights, a huge bar, and lighter walls. Service was excellent, our server was great about cocktail descriptions, as well as menu substitutions. I don't see a TON of vegetarian options (rice and beans), and there is one vegetarian platos. There is a couple of pescatarian options (on the comidas and platos - one each), but the shrimp main dish has chorizo - but they were accommodating on removing it for us. I would have loved to see a fully pescatarian option on the platos menu. The food was good, great complex flavors. Probably my favorite were the crab fritters. read more

Trendy feeling cocktail bar with a few beer options for the non-cocktail drinkers. It's a nice spot if I want to switch it up and go a little more upscale. It was loud, but not so loud you couldn't hold a conversation. read more

The food is very bad. We ordered alitas de pollo (chicken wings) very dry and well over cooked. It was very difficult to eat. It's just chicken wings, come on!!!! We ordered also ceviche. Again very dry, no flavor at all. It felt they just chopped the ingredients snd thats it. The ceviche was $26 and the wings $22. We heard a table next to us saying the only good thing we had was the French fries. Everything is very expensive and definitely not worth it. read more

Wandered in on a rainy evening. Such a warm and vibrant atmosphere with the bartender welcoming and helpful. I had a coffee drink that was very comforting while I waited for my food to go. The salmon tartar was exquisite. I'll be back. read more

Amazing food, great ambiance... but absolutely disgusting service. After a bit of careful research, I picked Palomar for a special occasion dinner for 2, only to be welcomed by the poorest attitude I have ever encountered from a service worker. I asked a simple question: if a drink on their online menu is available (the menu on THEIR own website)... Only to have the server respond with rude comment after rude comment: "I can't control what's on google!" (Again, menu on their own site, not once did I say menu on google). Followed by "Doesn't it say on there it's a sample menu only?" (Ummm no it does not). I am not sure why he was in such a miserable mood, but this employee's attitude was absolutely uncalled for and the reason customers take their money elsewhere! read more

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Palomar is one of my favorite cocktail bars in Portland, Oregon. It lives up to its reputation as a hot spot in town for drinks and tapas with friends. As always the service is excellent, and there are many photo opportunities inside the restaurant. The jackfruit tostado is delicious and surprisingly filling. Obsessed with the tostadas because the sauce is very creamy. The sour is my favorite cocktail. Super delicious! Make sure to order the gin shots infused with pineapple for $5! read more

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Fantastic meal! We ordered the seafood platter, rice and beans and tostones. Everything was delicious, very filling. Great cocktails. Friendly service, and love using In Kind to get a great deal! read more

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There's a mandatory 20% service charge even though there were only four of us. The waitress repeatedly interrupted our conversation with unnecessary check-ins. After we paid, we stayed a bit longer to chat, but no water was offered once the mandatory tip was already applied. Overall, the food was disappointing as well. Would not recommend. Updated my rating from two stars to one star after being lectured by the owner in their defensive reply that it's all my fault. read more

Food was bigger than my stomach and the price was cheaper than my expectation. The server was quick and smilie, and the ambiance was what I love the most. I will go back to just enjoy the small bites. read more

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We were there on a Tuesday night so the ambience was fairly mellow. Plenty of room at the bar. Which was a delightful place to be. Our bartender Jordan is a highly skilled and knowledgeable bartender. It was a pleasure talking with him and when we asked for the, highly decadent Ramos gin, fizz he delivered the best I've ever had not an easy cocktail to master, but he definitely knew what he was doing. We didn't have any food so I can't provide input on that, but it was the perfect and to a great evening. Highly recommend. read more

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What a fun place! Great open space with bright colors. Lot's of tropical drinks and N/A cocktails. Service was great. I only had a light snack but it was very tasty. Lots of good food on the menu to try next time. read more

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I really like Palomar - I always enjoy my drinks. They feel tropical and fun, but not as sweet, which is perfect. Some of the food has been really delicious! We really enjoy the ambiance (Miami vice vibes per Yelp Man)! Love the open windows. We had croquetas, ceviche, lechon mojo, fried okra, grilled pineapple salad, and vaca frita. Table was a fan of the fried okra and the Lechon! I was meh on croquetas and vaca frita. Pineapple salad was good, but not necessary. Yelp man feels he was pushed to a 4, while pulling me back from a 5. Yelp man wants to sit not perch, desiring more chair option downstairs, rather than stools. He also wanted a full set of silverware. Bonus points for sauce that came with the fried okra. In fact, he gives two thumbs up on all dips overall. We will definitely be back and would recommend, especially on a nice summer night! read more

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As a non-drinker this place had fantastic mocktails. The wings are TO DIE FOR. The pork belly and shrimp fried rice is TO DIE FOR. We did it family style so that we could each try some of everything and those two melted my brain with how good they are. You'd expect either to be throw away menu items for less adventurous diners but to me, they were the stars of the show. The wings were crispy and perfectly seasoned. You could get that as a main and be really pumped. The pork belly and shrimp fried rice had tons of shrimp and the pork belly was nice and crispy all around. None of those undercooked soggy pork belly bites in this dish! Service is a bit slow if you go with a large group BUT that is offset by the fact that you can make a reservation in advance for a large group. Beggars can't be choosers. read more

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

Amazing food and cocktails. Service is average. Happy hour prices are great. Normal prices are average to expensive. Would recommend reservations as it gets full even before dinner time. read more

Went here for the first time and had a wonderful experience. The staff was professional, welcoming and efficient. The ambiance was fun, and the cocktails and food were delicious. My group of 4 ordered several items to share, and we especially enjoyed the plantains and the lechon asado. read more

I visit Palomar during my trip in Portland. The Cuban drinks are colorful and taste very good. The bar has bright and friendly atmosphere, and service is polite. It is a place I will remember and recommend to friends and professionals. read more

I'm happy to have tried this place. The ambiance was inviting and the service was friendly and quick. My husband and I arrived at 5:30 ish on a Tuesday and it was not busy at all. We got some cocktails and an appetizer and shared a plate. The drinks were very good with some classic to original options. The food was also good. I enjoyed everything we got. I probably would not come back just because the prices were a bit more than I feel worth the meal. Portion size is smaller than I would expect for a $30 plate of fried rice. All and all it was good but I've had better and for less. read more

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