I've always wanted to come here and try East African food but rarely had an excuse to drive 30+…read moreminutes to where this restaurant is located. When I came from PDX, I decided to make a detour and check it out on a Saturday evening at around 8pm. Was greeted by friendly staff and seated fast. We were only a handful of patrons with plenty of sitting space. First impression was good. Nice ambiance, good background afrobeats, large screen tvs, clean. Place seems to be a party place with disco lights, great sounds system, and a DJ. We got the classic glass bottled soda and explored the extensive East African ( mainly Kenyan) menu. Prices are on the higher end compared to other similar restaurants. I was hungry as heck though and everything on the menu looked delicious. I settled for the following which came out fresh and hot from the kitchen: - $26 Goat Stew with Sukuma Wiki and Ugali. Portion was kinda small for the price. Also too many bones on the goat stew...but delicious. Recommend eating with your hands like how it's done in the mother land :) We also ordered a side of $4 chapati which was quite a large and yummy. There are many other options I'd love to try next time I'm here. Overall, good experience. Will be back when I'm in the area.

we came here when they were still very new and it was obvious there were alot of things to work on…read morein terms of atmosphere but we did have the chance to meet the owner and he was very friendly and was telling us about his plans for the space! i got the egusi and my sister got a stew (?) it was good ! i can see lots of potential for this space

This was some of the best food I've had in a while! I was a little iffy about coming here for lunch…read moresince I had been here once for dinner and it wasn't my favorite experience, but I'm so glad I gave it another try. The lunch portions were incredibly generous, especially the grilled cheese and fries, which were actually a kids meal! The buffalo chicken Caesar wrap was a little lacking in Caesar flavor, but where it lacked in Caesar, it definitely made up for it with the buffalo flavor, and it was still incredible. 10/10 across the board! The customer service was also amazing, and the staff were genuinely such a pleasure to interact with. And the little doodle on the bag was just the cutest added bonus! Definitely left much happier with this visit than my first one!

Came here recently with a friend and left thoroughly impressed. We started with the oregano fried…read morebread appetizer, served with a crème fraîche basil sauce and a roasted tomato dipping sauce -- it was absolutely delicious and set the tone for the rest of the meal. For mains, my friend ordered the elk burger, and as a self-proclaimed elk burger connoisseur, her approval means something -- she thoroughly enjoyed it. I went with the pulled pork sandwich, which was good and flavorful, and paired really well with their pepper & cabbage coleslaw on the side. We also split a cup of the roasted red pepper and tomato bisque, which was honestly a highlight of the whole meal -- rich, well-balanced, and worth ordering on its own. Drinks deserve a shoutout too: their non-alcoholic options were great. My friend raved about the guava lemonade, and I had the blueberry vinegar shrub, which was excellent -- bright, crisp, and refreshing.

BEST drinks, BEST service, no notes. Always greeted warmly, and enthusiastically (I've gone many…read moretimes now), plus the drinks come in cool ceramics (some!). Oh, and the vodka soda is quite literally the best, EVER, trust me, get it. Low key vibe there, which is great for having conversations!

The colorful lighting here truly feel like a little dopamine boost. So fun, lively, and a great…read moreplace to end your night. The night we came in, it was super packed - limited seats already, but we were able to find a table in 15 mins. The food is fine, we got the crudo - but with so many amazing restaurants nearby, I'd eat somewhere else first and then swing by here for their cocktails! Which comes in just the cutest mugs! Great for a photo op.

I have no idea if this bar has food - but when we came in a few Friday's ago - at 7 pm - and we…read morewere pretty much the only people there. The bartender said they need better signage but by 8 pm, the place was packed. I think this used to be a doggy day care or doggy spa. It's been open for 3 years and I never knew it was here. Too bad because I have moved from the neighborhood and this would have been a great neighborhood haunt. We just got a few rounds of beers but we stayed quite a while because they have a great vibe and video poker - which the guys in our group could not be torn away from. The decor is neon and chill but not hipster - like the rest of the places on this side of the river. They also have a billiard room. So, basically, there is just about something for everyone. I wish my new neighborhood had a bar like this that was walking distance.

Came here for a group party and was suprised how cool this spot was in its hidden corner of Powell…read more Parking is limited, so park at Target if its busy. The spot has such a neon aesthetic it feels like this should be something downtown or ritzy, but the prices are fantastic! Got a tall beer served in a chill glass and some asian flare snacks and played in their large pool table room in the back Adult Juice Boxes had to be the most unique thing about this spot. Little Hi-C sized boxes with different flavors and mini bottles poked in to mix. I went with the Lychee and Jameson combo and wow, was it delicious! Absolutely want to come back and try more combinations.

Secret place to get your karaoke on Saturdays at 9! They've got a decent sound system and tons of…read moremusic to choose. There's also some great voices to listen to! I was amazed since it's a little place in a bowling alley. Depending on who's pouring you can get some decent drinks for cheap as well. Nothing fancy but more old school. Old school equal reals so there's that! Nothing to fear here!

A tall, thin man, wearing work boots and a denim shirt with "Mike" embroidered across the pocket,…read moreset his lunch pail and thermos on the floor of his truck, grabbed his bowling ball bag and headed into the lanes. We sat in our parking spot long enough for Norman Goldman to serve up a little justice on the head of some, star-spangeled, economic hit-man, grabbed our balls and followed the thin man. After two hours of bowling and drinking under the black-lights, we dropped into the Lava Lounge for thirteen or fifteen more drinks. The floor was strewn with bowling bags, and ex-bowlers turned bad playing video poker. Asian girls, punk rockers and wanna-be rappers were lining up for karaoke. We decided to have sixteen or twenty drinks instead and signed up for top billing with the karaoke DJ. Sherry's went first with Diana Krall's "Peel Me a Grape". She broke a leg man - not a dry eye in the house: even the punk rockers were beside themselves. I mopped up with Frank Zappa's "Dirty Love". The girl's were screaming like back in the 60s - they mobbed me and someone took my shoe. Our cash was gone so we left while some kid was bringing down the house with a rousing rendition of Snoop Dogg's "I Don't Need No Bitch".

Special night out with my parents and they wanted fancy old fashioned cocktails and a quiet place…read moreto sip them. We were so lucky to find Teardrop Cocktail Lounge. The front patio was a nice place to enjoy golden hour and our service was exceptional. My dad got a brandy alexander, mom got a piña colada on the rocks and later a pink lady, and I got something like a Negroni (they make Negronis but I asked the server to choose something interesting and the result was absolutely splendid). Cheers to the professionals who helped make our visit even more special.

Nice cocktail bar with quality cocktails and lively fun vibes…read more Highlights: - Nice curved bar that takes up most of the front room. Also a side room - Lots of cocktails on the menu in categorized sections (bright and crisp, rich and robust etc). Also has a 1 liner describing the cocktail as well - Vesper: went off menu with my go to and ones one of the better ones I had! 5 stars - Dream Weaver: enjoyed my first selection with pandan. 4 stars - Can make reservations which I always like to know I have spot. Thought they were only for the side room so was thrilled when we were in the main bar. - Fun music - Has a bites menu if you get hungry which I appreciate Midlights: - Bit dark to see the menu so used the handy candle nearby - Was on the top 50 best of North America bar list but in 2022 so it's been a bit Lowlights: - Doomsday Device: was in the spicy category with hot honey and peppercorn but was more of a mellow fruity cocktail to me where I didn't taste any spice - Didn't get to try any bites as we came from dinner but would have loved to try the 2 bite tostadas

This one of my favorite places in PDX. Great food, great ambiance, amazing staff who treat me like…read morefamily every time I go. They have brunch and good dinner & late night menu. Wings and burger are a highlight. Salmon always cooked to perfection. They have an award winning chef. Literally you can't go wrong. 3 sections to the space. DJ usually spinning in the middle, bar with low and high tables to the right and a speakeasy type vibes to the left with plenty of seats. They may or may not serve hookah. Thursday are the day to go if you're looking for a good vibe to start the weekend off.

Went for a few drinks on a Thursday night. They had $5 generous pours of LALO tequila. Service was…read moregood but they could have used another server to help tackle the large table of 15+ people. Their mixed cocktails are worth every penny from taste to presentation. Live DJ playing mostly R&B. Did not try their food.

Delicious food!! The happy hour was a great choice. We got a bunch of different options to taste…read moreand everything was delicious. I especially loved the way they made the truffle fries! Service was nice especially coming to visit from Florida. Local friendly. The mood is great for a date night or intimate Conversations. Will be back again!

I've been here a couple of times now and have enjoyed it. It has a lovely ambiance, good food and a…read morefriendly staff. Had a Galentine's dinner here and they can accommodate a large group. The menu consists of starters, salads, entrees and drinks. The portions are good size to me; having the side house salad, bruschetta and the starter meatballs were enough for a meal! All three were good. They also have a variety of drinks with classic cocktails, specialty cocktails and a variety of whiskeys to choose from. Parking gets a little crazy on a busy friday night as the lot fills up fast. The brunch menu sounds good so I will have to visit again!

Jamie has absolutely the best service I've had in a bar ever she's the sweetest bartender I've…read morecome across and she always makes sure my glass is never empty # best service ever

Walked in sober asked for a double of Malibu rum and a mimosa and was told No. I could have a…read moredouble but not a mimosa or I could have a mimosa and one shot of Malibu. Like Really?!

The interior is soooo cute! I absolutely loved it. The service was also top notch…read more I ordered the pulled chicken sandwich which was really good. It was so flavorful. The only reason they got 4 stars and not 5 is because the menu is very limited.

Great food and service, nice atmosphere and the people who work there are all great. The food is…read morefreshly prepared when ordered