Visiting Portland and the weather outside is frightful so I'm lucky the restaurant inside my hotel is delightful. It's super comfy, especially sitting in a small booth with books on a shelf. TVs to watch football. Background music. Nice wait staff. Full bar. Couldn't ask for much more in ambiance. Happy Hour menu is extensive and reasonably priced. Probably more pricey for Portland but doesn't feel so bad coming from expensive Cali where I spent $62 for lunch at Disneyland for 2 people and had the worst salad of my life (threw it away after 3 bites). Got the perfect Ribe Eye bites that were crispy yet tender just like I like it. Portland shrooms were a bit much but ate and liked a little. No onions. The wings had a nice sweet sauce and cooked perfect. Dessert was their bread pudding and a drip coffee. Good stuff. With it being cold and rainy and still here 5 more days for work I'll probably be here several more times. read more

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Food was fine but the whiskey!!! Type o in the menu made me second guess our decision to stay but PROOF is totally in the whiskey.

This is my "go to" hotel bar whenever I'm in Portland. The Marriott, where this restaurant is located, overlooks the Willamette River and it's where I always stay. The best part of Proof Reader is Terry, who works the bar. He's friendly and never forgets who you are or what you drink! The food is fabulous whether you're doing dinner or lunch. I recommend any of the salmon dishes. Portlanders really know how to do salmon! read more

Drinks were great but the menu had some typos. Pretty embarrassing for proof readers... *New Zealand *Impossible *Bulliet *Single read more

Great bar, nice ambiance. Forgot it was a Marriott and the food is meh. Burger is a preformed piece of Costco garbage. Reminder to self ... never eat at big chain hotel restaurants. read more

Hello! I'm here to leave a review, which I don't do often, but after seeing a particular review about a place I have frequented for over 17 years, (was Champions sports bar before, but same place) I felt compelled to respond in Terry, and the rest of the staff. Terry has bartended there for over 35 years, and the other servers for 27, 25, and 18 respectfully. I sit at the bar 98% of the time, if there's a spot open, otherwise I will sit at a table till a spot opens up. The service has been phenomenal, since day one. I want to say the food is amazing, but the service is even better, which is saying something believe me! Though when I seen a post by Regan P.......I had to jump in. I was that "friend" sitting at the bar that night, and when Terry cut her off she threw a fit, calling us both old fu**s, fu*k you!! All sorts of lovely explicits, though this was only after she had offered to come up to my room for a couple paychecks, I laughed It off and then she began getting verbally abusive with me, that is when she asked for another wine, and Terry cut her off, telling her she was 86'd. She has come in several times since then, with different wigs, and outfits, only to get caught and kicked out by security, I believe Terry informs the floor staff of her presence so they will not serve her, so she can be escorted out. Try Proof Reader, you won't be disappointed!! I suggest going Sunday through Wednesday, because on the other 3 days, you will get very poor service from the other bartenders, (why I gave a 4 star and not 5) if you find yourself there on one of the other 3 days, you will want to sit at the tables, and receive exceptional service from Paula and or Erin (Frank is amazing as well but is off these days) Cheers!!! read more

We were staying at the Marriot the week of July 4th. We got back late one night so all the neighboring restaurants were already closed so we decided to be lazy and eat here. We got the cheese rolls, wings, chicken tortilla soup and burger. Everything was definitely over priced but that was to be expected. The cheese rolls and wings were by far the best two items. The soup was too thick and the burger was just ok, though it is massive. Ok place to eat when you're in a pinch and need something without walking. read more

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Delicious burgers and very fun vibe! Welcoming environment and awesome servers! We are still enjoying the evening with happy memories! read more

Proof Reader Whiskey + Craft + Kitchen - Fun times! - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Cozy little hotel bar with an insane whiskey selection. Naturally, I ordered a vodka cocktail: the stop the presses. A delightfully savory drink made with Irish cream and Kashmiri tea from Townsends. It comes served with a biscotti cookie, which was the perfect crispiness! For their specialty drink, which the husband ordered, they establishment donates $1 to a local shelter. Pretty cool. read more

Proof Reader Whiskey + Craft + Kitchen - Stop the Presses!! Vodka, Irish cream, Kashmiri tea, and tuaca. Mmmmmmmm - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Does your bar offer you exquisite rich Corinthian leather? No?! Why ever not? This bar does, and it is exquisite. There's this box, and the bartender sets it in front of you, attaches a rubber hose, and what looks to be a mini sump pump... It takes a few moments to hook everything up and you're wondering what the hell? I just wanted a cocktail. Next some finely ground wood chips are placed in the top of the sump pump looking contraption and your chilled glass with beautiful figs is placed inside the box. Whoa!!! It's not a sump pump it's a miniature smoker... puzzled look disappears and curiosity quickly takes its place. The blow torch lights the wood chips and the smoke is pulled into the box. The rye, and boozy goodness are combined in a shaker and your skimmed filled glass is removed from its box and the liquor poured over. This is a wonderful drink, my newest bestest drink. Manhattan, Sazerac move on over. RCL is stealing the show in this house!!! I will be back! read more

Proof Reader Whiskey + Craft + Kitchen - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Customer service is adequate. Menu is extensive but friendly. Atmosphere is typical hotel

We received complimentary appetizers and a drink from Marriott for this restaurant due to an issue with our room (we couldn't get in... then we had to go down twice to the concierge desk to try to resolve it but they couldn't so they had to give us a different room). The appetizers were great. I liked the Ribeye bites. They were done properly and the meat was juicy. It didn't taste like a frozen piece of meat that was thawed out like other restaurants. I think they used fresh meat. As for the chorizo corn dogs, thought they were really cool. They tasted fine, but the chorizo was a bit chewy. Overall, thumbs up for a hotel restaurant. read more

Proof Reader Whiskey + Craft + Kitchen - Corndogs - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Ok. Had the rib eye bites, nothing memorable. Looks like they've raised prices from previous posts. Would recommend either porter xport or Mortons if you're in the neighborhood read more

Proof Reader Whiskey + Craft + Kitchen - Rib eye steak bites more onions than steak - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I love this place- extensive bourbon list- with different prices for smaller and larger pours, means that I get to try some whiskey I might not have otherwise committed to. I definitely recommend the thyme in a bottle cocktail they are doing for he highball week! So inventive! read more

Proof Reader Whiskey + Craft + Kitchen - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

After a long day of travel from the Midwest, we were starving. The staff was friendly and the food was okay. Quick service, strong drink. Pricey, but expected at a hotel restaurant. read more

Proof Reader Whiskey + Craft + Kitchen - Cheese & Charcuterie Plate Cilantro Garlic Wings Cast Iron Baked Cheese Rolls Beef Rib-Eye Bites - Whiskey Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Came in with a group of friends for cocktails while staying in town for a few nights and after seeing a lot of positive reviews. The late night menu was limited and we didn't see anything that jumped out at us and so we just opted for cocktails instead. We tried several of the cocktails and none of them really blew us away. And beware, one of them is themed for a "backyard bbq" and boy... did it really deliver on its promise. It wasn't good at all. The service was very nice and accommodating, and the place is lovely but we just weren't all that impressed with the drinks. read more

I had a conference in the Marriott for four days. I was excited to try the food in the area, but I had a fast turnaround between conference events. I came here on my first day at the conference and had an amazing turkey sandwich with crispy and flavorful fries. I came back the next day for a work space, and I had the best salmon chowder that I've ever tasted. On my final day, I had an excellent split pea soup with a fresh salad. The food is amazing, and the staff is even better. I will definitely be back when I'm back in town. read more

This restaurant is located inside a Marriott hotel. Great selection of whiskey and cocktails. It's a very foodie menu with excellent choices! We had several items off the appetizer menu and everything was stellar! Nice ambience, as it sits near the hotel lobby. More privacy can be had in a few booths that are located in a quiet corner of the restaurant. Wait staff was very friendly, and helpful in customizing some items for us. read more

Very disappointed. The website love to talk about how they have a large number of whiskey. But half of their list doesn't exist on the shelves!! Off to find a better "whiskey" bar in Portland. I didn't expect much but I expected better!!! read more

Amazing and unique food. Best service and huge array of whiskeys. We keep coming back!

Stayed at the Marriott for a event. Ate lunch here and had a really delicious nutritious healthy bowl with salmon. It has super fresh veggies that were cooked just perfectly. read more

Stayed at the Marriott for a conference and my coworkers and I ended up here for a few lunches and end of the night drinks. This place was great, far exceeding my expectations for a restaurant that's basically in a hotel lobby. The food was delicious! Chicken tortilla soup and the steak salad are awesome! The best part about this place is the employees. The servers were out of this world amazing! All of them were so nice and helpful. Ernesto took a city map and circled his recommendations after we asked for his help. He even gave another list of must sees that weren't on the map and explained what he liked about each one. We really appreciated his help and his recommendations were great! Everyone else was great too! Seriously never had a less than pleasant experience here. Even if you don't stay at the Marriott, this place is awesome and you need to visit. read more

Went here for Valentine's Day dinner and LOVED it! The lobster bisque was phenomenal and so was the rosemary bread that came with it. Our entrees were also incredible. The best part of our dinner was definitely the flourless chocolate cake. Don't be discouraged by the small slice, it's so dense! It was a wonderful experience- would recommend! read more

Personally one of the best meals I've ever had at a hotel restaurant. Our whole table enjoyed the food, the head Chef here is doing a great job featuring menu items that wouldn't normally be served at location on a Marriott property. Just be aware that it is common to have business guests start to pile in the bar towards the end of the night so eat earlier if you want a quieter dining experience. read more

I wasn't a guest at this hotel but was invited by a friend - typically I expect hotel bars to be pretty plain so I was pleasantly surprised at the atmosphere offered here. I visited the bar with my wife and mother and received exceptional service from Brandon Soto. I ended up coming back with more friends and got more of the same. Great selection of whiskey and bourbon, and plenty of fun house mixed drinks on menu. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Adina, our server, is a rock star! She was waiting tables, making coffee drinks and jumping behind the bar. Had the cilantro wings and garlic onion fries for a quick snack before a show. Food was great. I would have given them 5 stars but the manager seemed to walk around alot and do nothing. Didn't check in with patrons ect. Will definitely be back! read more

Great folks here! I went in looking for something tasty and was surprised by their selection and friendly staff. They were genuinely helpful. Sharp looking store too. read more

If you like good food served with a side of chaos, definitely stop by! It's first-come-first-serve and self seating...you may even leave with a bruise or two as people squeeze through to hover and give you hurry-up stinkeye! After not seeing anyone for 10 minutes after finding a seat, we ordered in a jiffy and appetizers and entrees were served simultaneously almost half an hour later. That said, the food was super and cool drinks as well, just plan to duke it out for seating and be prepared to wait. Or, give it some time to work out the kinks and then check it out. read more

Found this lovely little peice of paradise after work. Needed a drink to relax after our 16 hr work day. Its hard to find because its in the hotel but once you know that you will find it no problem. Our server was dan and he was pleasant! read more

I was at a conference at the Marriott and it was raining so this was a good option for lunch. The food was pretty good for a hotel restaurant. I have wavered between giving four or five stars. Based on friendly staff and quick service, they would get five stars. Food was a solid four. Portions were decent price was a tad high but still doable. Definitely don't feel like you're compromising too much if you decide you don't want head out into the rain for food options! read more

I have to say everything about this little hotel bar on a Friday night is everything! Theres a fun DJ that doesn't play too load. Great happy hour with honestly the best staff. The bartenders Marshall and Jordan are by far my favorite. They make you feel at home and are so welcoming. Worth every penny and can't wait to come back. Here's a proof read! read more

I had stopped by this restaurant previously about two or three times and had an ok experience. The bar staff was very friendly and took good care of me unfortunately that changed one Wednesday when I came in to be served by an older gentleman by the name of "Terry"; he was rude, dismissive, and inattentive of me as I waited patiently for him and he didn't seem happy at all when I asked him for a glass of water which he had already heavily delayed. I understand some bar staff don't like people asking for water but I always drink water w/ my alcohol. Anyways then I was approached by one of his friends who was a customer who almost immediately after approaching me and sitting next to me started to harass and verbally assault me. Terry, being his friend virtually cheered him on laughing and hi-fiving him, completely ignoring me and then overcharged me for a glass of cheap white wine. I tried to ignore this experience and come back July 3rd and Terry ganged up on me with the other bar staff and they tried not serving me and just having me stand at the bar in my heels until finally a very polite man named Frank came over and asked about the hold up and they served me. All in all a dissatisfying and disappointing experience as a young woman by myself. read more

They have a good menu and the food is better than most hotels I've been to. Not your traditional burgers and club sandwiches. Everything I've had has been really good. Kudos to the chef. read more

My fiancé and I decided to stroll the waterfront with some of the nice weather and wandered into the Marriott to grab a drink at the bar. Honestly, we were a bit taken back by Proof Reader. Perfect ambiance, and cute little nooks to hide away and share a drink. We were greeted almost immediately by Brandon who took great care of us. He asked us about drink preferences and made some excellent recommendations. We'll definitely be back! read more

Best chicken and wild rice soup!!! The sweet potato/quinoa and arugula salad was absolutely delicious too. The bread they serve you was the softest bread I've had. I think everything on the menu would be tastey. And such a quaint and cozy area to sit. read more

Went here for lunch after checking out of our hotel room. We got the ribeye bites, roasted hazelnuts, French dip sliders, and the root vegetables. Everything was amazing. Great restaurant! read more