I had a great time here at Fools and Horses, the food was amazing, probably one of the best Steak…read moreFrites I've ever had and for the price point it's a very solid portion. The Fried Focaccia with the Burrata was also very delicious only bone to pick with that is I wished there was more cheese on it how delicious it was! The Ambiance: very nice lounge vibe, music wasn't too loud and it had a nice gothic kind of vibe to it, makes for a real nice date night. The Service: For there being only 2 people working the floor (one making drinks and the other taking orders and running food) the service was good, server was real nice and explained the menu with us I will definitely be coming back when I'm town again!

Had a lovely time on a Saturday night with no wait. Cocktails were creative and delicious--my…read morefavorite was the B-A-N-A-N-A-S. I usually find banana cocktails too artificially flavored and unbalanced but this was honestly perfect. The pork piccata mustard-caper sauce was punchy and delicious, but every bite really needed a good swipe of persimmon sauce to cut through the saltiness of the pork. Very much toeing the line in terms of almost too salty. Service was lively with a good rhythm and no hovering. Great decor. Sister restaurant Pink Rabbit just recently closed, so I'm hoping this place will inherit some of that business.

Pacific Standard has quietly become my favorite happy hour spot, and I've only ever rolled through…read moreduring happy hour, so take this for what it is. They make the best dirty martini in town. Properly cold, properly briny, balanced in a way that a lot of places get wrong. And you have to get the blue cheese olives with them, that pairing is the whole reason I keep coming back. The happy hour food is no afterthought either. The plates are genuinely great, the kind of thing you'd happily order at full price, and they go perfectly with a cold martini. Easy to make a whole evening out of it without thinking too hard about it. The room is a big part of the draw too. Tons of places to sit, comfortable and lived in, and welcoming in a way that makes you want to settle in and stay a while. Never feels like they're rushing you out, even when it's busy. Best dirty martini in Portland, killer happy hour, comfortable room. Highly recommend.

We came right around 3 during Portland Sandwich Week and it filled up right away. The space is…read moresuper cute with tons of windows lining the wall and it was one of those odd sunny spring-winter afternoons so it was gorgeous. We ordered at the bar and got a number for the food. We both had drinks on tap - the cynar spritz and the dark and stormy. Decent, though the dark and stormy was extra sweet and really benefited from letting the ice melt. The cauliflower plate -green cauliflower on a bed of tasty sauce with wheat berries for texture - was amazing. 5/5 The sandwich week sando were underwhelming with very little crab and tons of spicy butter on basically a hot dog bun. I get that they are working with constraints but a better smaller sandwich would have made me happier even if they sold it as a slider instead. The bun to meat ratio was to totally off. Service was alright. The table was a bit sticky. It was busy. Understandably, things took time. I'd give this place another shot because the cauliflower was so good so I do think the food has promise and the space is nice.

We've been to Bantam Tavern over a dozen times -- and for good reason. What started as a casual…read moreneighborhood bar visit turned into a regular obsession. Sara and Lace behind the bar craft cocktails that are personable and perfectly executed. But the real surprise is the kitchen: Trevor (formerly of Interurban) and George (ex-St. Jack's) bring a level of culinary curation you simply don't expect at a neighborhood spot. We ask a lot of questions when food is this good -- and they always deliver answers worth hearing. Exceptional quality at very reasonable prices. This place is a gem."

Never been in before. Stopped in for HH on a summer afternoon. Service was good, vibe was very low…read morekey/neighborhood kind of place. We had some appetizers, which we enjoyed. Cocktail menu was inventive and had some classics as well.

After hearing about this place for a bit, i checked it out with a friend yesterday and was not…read moredisappointed. I love that it's hidden away in a little quiet alley. It feels like an awesome secret as you approach. And when you get inside, you are greeted by such a beautiful space. Bright, airy, lots of colors and textures. The outside terrace is adorned with beautiful plants, a botanical paradise!!! The service was attentive, timely, and gave really great recommendations. We split a bottle of great champagne and then also indulged a bit in a cheese plate and oysters. The oysters were incredible!!!! I also noticed on the menu that they do two dollar oysters on Mondays. Will definitely be back for that! I wish I had snapped some photos, but I can tell you that you will not be disappointed in checking this place out. Perfect for a date spot, or catching up with friends.

Cutest date night or girly pop spot! Came here during their "sparkling Sunday" $2 oysters & $10 off…read morecaviar service. Wine and cocktails available, their menu has small tapas style plates. We got the oysters, caviar, hamachi, milk buns, and deviled eggs. Everything was great, service was good. We had a reservation for 4:30pm and there was still some space in the place but by the time we left 6:30pm it was packed so I'd recommend a reservation!

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

Bell of a cure is the BEST drink in town! Great service and staff with a nice walkable arearead more

I went in as a solo person for a first visit... and was mostly impressed. The decor is lively,…read moreservice was above average and the atmosphere was pleasant. This is an area with a lot of competition, so they mostly rise to the occasion. The space itself is modern and clean. The most unique feature is the two salt pillars in the bar area. I was told that I could lick them during/after certain drinks, but elected to pass on that unique invitation. Maybe next time? I ordered the two taco special that came with a fresh beer on tap. The beer was good (as expected) and the taco portion was adequate. However, the food came out at room temperature, so I recommend that the cooks work to find ways to deliver the food items in a way that preserves the temperature prior to having it served. It's possible that this was a one off, but it took away from the experience a bit for me. Parking is an ongoing challenge since it's NW Portland and very few businesses have their own dedicated lot. The drink menu was appealing and their liquor options were impressive. I definitely plan to try again and see if my food experience is a bit more elevated on a second stop. Hopefully I won't be solo next time!

Amazing ambiance and great food and drinks! I love this…read moreplace. Make sure to make a reservation though, especially if wanting to sit on roof top. Great spot for getting drinks ( alcohol and nonalcoholic option) and a couple of tacos.

i came here on the 4th of july and it was the perfect place to watch the fireworks. it was quite…read morebusy but our food came out at a normal rate (except for 1 person's beef taco, that took 20 minutes but it's understandable). they have a patio and indoor area and they allowed us to walk back and forth to watch the fireworks. the food was pretty amazing but my favorite was the beef taco. it was genuinely spectacular and it was especially good with the queso sauce. out of all the seasonal items, i liked the tuna tostada the most. all the textures together were so so so good and i wish they had it year round. i would not recommend the chicken taco because that tasted like a regular taco. the drinks were also not my cup of tea, all the ones i tried had one ingredient that threw me off. despite that, i would love to come back here for the beef tacos and the queso sauce! it's pretty pricy but it's nice for a once in a while treat

Our table of 4 enjoyed a fabulous evening of superb customer service, creative cocktails, delicious…read moreNW fare and all delivered exquisitely. Thank you Martina, chef and all the others who made our evening very memorable! Great food, hospitality and attention to detail! Give it a go! Bravo

Landsdowne exceeded all of my expectations! The space was amazingly beautiful with exposed brick…read moreand an industrial feel while still being warm and inviting. Not to mention the gorgeous bar you see right when you walk in. The service was 10/10. They course out all of your dishes so everything feels intentional and you can really savor and enjoy each dish separately. Everything we had from the cocktails to the small plates and main dish even down to the dessert was just out of this world. The scallops were my favorite if I had to pick just one! My partner and I are already so excited to return and happy to make Lansdowne our new neighborhood spot!