Flora is one of my favorite speakeasy-style bars in the Beaverton area. It's located above Loyal…read moreLegion, and part of the fun is the experience of getting in. You need a reservation, and when you arrive, you're taken through a hidden door and upstairs into a much darker, intimate cocktail-bar setting. Depending on your reservation, you can sit at the bar or at a table. I've been a few times now, and I really like the atmosphere. It feels completely different from Loyal Legion downstairs and has that secluded speakeasy vibe I'm looking for. They also have a great cocktail selection. On my most recent visit, I tried the Rude Boy, which was a newer drink on the menu. It had great flavor and was really well presented with the garnish. I've tried other cocktails here on previous visits and have enjoyed those as well. Definitely a place I'll continue coming back to and would recommend to anyone who enjoys craft cocktails and speakeasy-style bars.

How romantic this place. If you're looking for dimmed lights and a place you can hear yourself,…read morethis is it. Intimate and secret. If you wanna take your side chick or dude no one will know. The bartenders will keep it hush hush Enter one way get out the other way.

We've been here a couple of times now and love it! Great…read morefood (even for a non-vegan guy like me!) in a cool environment. Excellent staff- always friendly and very helpful. Definitely one of our go-to spots in downtown Beaverton.

We have some vegan friends, so we end up coming here pretty often, although its mainly as a…read morepre-amble than a full sit down situation. I don't personally drink, but my wife absolutely loves coming here for the creative cocktails. Food wise i think i've only ever had the fries, which to be fair are fantastic. love the masala topping and the aoili on top, really adds to the overall depth instead of just having plain fries. I think the best things is the vibes tho, so if you're ever looking for a chill bar to hang out in, even if you're not vegan, i'd highly recommend giving them a shot.

This experience was absolutely amazing! My group had booked for the Frozen Forest storyline when…read morewe arrived, and I've got to say, you would be so surprised with how much engagement is involved. The service was very nice, allowing for free hints or questions you can ask them on a iPad, so even if you're stuck, you still have chance to get clues. The puzzles, while challenging, are very creative for anyone to enjoy and can be a memorable. The ambience in the room can feel immersive and have the whole group be cautious. Either way, if you pick (or don't pick) the Frozen Forest room, each one will bring a complicated, amazing time for your team!

Super fun escape room with actor elements involved. The puzzles were pretty creative…read more They had quite a few scenarios to choose from. We were in the Frozen Forest scenario with 10 people and was able to escape with 13 minutes left. The material and everything that built out the room were great quality production. I would definitely try this place again.

This is a great place to hang out, grab some nosh, have a drink, and spend time with your favorite…read morepeople. [Format & Space] Seat yourself*, review the menus at the table, order at the bar, they bring your food and drinks to your table. *Plenty of tables, some with long benches, others with chairs on the inside. There's also a large patio. This is a welcome and safe space. [Drinks] Right up front, I'm going to tell you I'm a lightweight. I'm allergic to alcohol, so I don't drink often. Here's one of the things I love about The 649. They have a fantastic selection of mocktails that are created with the same creativity, flair, and intention as a "leaded" cocktail. I appreciate that I get to participate and not be stuck with a lemonade, zero alcohol beer, or wine. So, HUZZAH for creating an inviting space for a non-drinker! There *are* times when I'm willing to risk the lobster-bod, itchiness, and stuffy nose and there are plenty of cocktails from which to choose! [Food] There's a nice selection of sharable plates and mains. I've personally tried the flatbread pizza, Bavarian pretzel, Cubano, and Brisket Press, all of which were delish. [Service] The service has always been fabulous. The staff are welcoming, friendly, and helpful. [Activities] There are a few TVs around the bar with sports. It was a great place to catch some of the World Cup games. Additionally, there are several games that you can borrow and play, which is a lot of fun. [Location] Tucked in a busy shopping center with Safeway as an anchor. Parking hasn't been super problematic yet, but based on one of the other reviewers (Ron R - loved your formatting too, so I borrowed it until we get rich text formatting or emojis!) I can see where it could be a challenge.

Excellent food, drinks, and vibe. Service was wonderful. I didn't get pics of my food because I was…read moreenjoying being in the moment. The spicy michelada with pineapple vodka had me feeling like I was back in Puerto Vallarta. The brisket press sandwich was so flavorful. Will definitely be back!!

Came in on a Friday evening around 5 pm. Sat at the bar and Kalani the bartender took good care of…read moreme. Ordered the $12 non alcoholic spring break fauxever and some oysters. They had a happy hour deal for $2 oysters. Great ambiance, friendly staff clean, good food and drinks. Will be back.

In summar: YES! As…read moresomeone who frequents plain chain restaurants and has admittedly eaten more frozen taquitos than I care to admit, coming to Canard for. Absolutely lunch was a wonderful change of culinary pace that I am excited to try again soon. This restaurant was recommended to me by some friends I hold as having excellent taste. All they mentioned was French inspired or French fusion, and knowing I haven't been to many of those my wife and I went here without looking at the menu. Looking at the menu, I'll tell you that it was not what I expected so much so that I forgot to take pictures of it because I spent all my time trying to decide what I wanted. I think not looking anything up was probably the best decision I could've made because that led to us choosing some dishes that I think we normally wouldn't have ordered. We tried to steam cheeseburgers, the steak, tartar, garlic, fries, foie gras dumplings, and gnocchi. Also got some specialty drinks. Service was amazing, if I was really nice, did not take too much time at all to get food, and the food itself was special. (Specials is the best word I can use to describe discovering new flavors, my age ) Two thumbs up, will be coming back again, and excited to try everything on the menu! Also, note that they do have some parking in the front of the building so if you're going for lunch, try there first instead of worrying about parking blocks away.

Stopped by around 8 pm on a Friday. First time here. It's kinda hidden in the Bethany village…read moreshopping area. Look for the red neon door sign next door to Brooklyn Trattoria. Plenty of parking in the shopping village. QFC is around the corner. First impression - loved the ambiance. You walk through a couple of velvet curtains before you get to the main dining and bar areas. Chill background music and friendly staff. Sophia and the owner were very pleasant and attentive, they helped with menu choices and recommendations. The owner was awesome and walked me through the history of how he came up with the unique concept of the place. Seek him where you visit:) Ordered the $4.75 Shirley temple + $19 Gin Martini Hendricks - Refreshing! For food, had the $18 Sea of Cortez Prawns in Scampi + $16 Whole Caesar salad. Sophia the server/bartender recommended these and I wasn't disappointed. Everything was fresh and delicious. Definitely coming back to this gem.

Food is from Brooklyn Trattoria Drink prices are slightly…read moreabove average, however, they do have some rare top shelf offerings. Great place to chill and connect with friends or new friends. The staff is friendly and happy to answer any questions.

Sean, Travis & the entire staff are wonderful! They went out of their way to make things very…read morespecial for us! (Thank you!) Very customer-focused. The food is excellent and the drinks are unique (in a good way). And the 'feel' is uniquely excellent. The DJ last night really dialed it in: the volume was perfect (could still have a pleasant conversation without having to raise our voices), but still 'present' enough to command attention. Our second time there, but it's clearly a 'go to' spot for us.

If you only hit one craft cocktail bar on your visit to Portland, make it this one…read more Wax Social is a speakeasy and vinyl listening lounge tucked inside a Best Western in the West Hills.. and I mean that in the best way possible. Super moody lighting, hundreds of framed musician photos covering every wall, warm comfortable seating, and a custom hi-fi sound system that will rearrange your expectations for what a speakeasy bar and listening lounge can be. It's a hidden gem in the most literal sense: no signage on the outside and nothing to tip you off as you enter the building. To find Wax Social you walk through the hotel lobby at 9900 SW Canyon Rd, up a staircase left of the registration desk, and look around until you find a frosted glass door marked "Listening Lounge." Open it. You'll be glad you did. Start with the cocktails. The menu is split between elevated timeless classics and original house creations, and both sections of this cocktail menu can bang. The King of Pain is rum-forward and finished with an orange coconut foam that looks as good as it tastes. The Watermelon Man showcases Japanese gin and elderflower in a refreshing and complex profile that's hard not to love. The Sweetest Taboo is a mezcal drink built around blue maize, red bell pepper, pineapple, and lime that hits that rare combination of bold and perfectly balanced. Light My Fire brings blanco tequila and Ancho Reyes together with habanero bitters for real depth. If you want to wander off-menu, they can handle that flawlessly too. Over several visits I've enjoyed a Paper Plane, Tommy's Margarita, Gimlet, Last Word, Too Soon, and others, all executed perfectly. On one visit, the guy next to me at the bar was visiting Portland from Sweden and ordered a Flip. I've been to a lot of craft cocktail bars and never heard someone order one. Clayton, one of the bartenders, didn't blink. Went right to work making a luxurious Flip from memory that the customer couldn't stop raving about. I was impressed. Clayton is also working on several rum-forward cocktails coming to the menu later this summer - I love rum drinks enough to say that sitting at the bar talking shop and the concepts he's tinkering with is worth a visit on its own. Full mocktail lineup, plus wine, bubbles, and craft beers. Now about the sound system. DJs spin all-vinyl sets of funk, soul, R&B, and deep cuts across decades on a custom hi-fi setup that sounds absolutely incredible. Even when the DJ is in full flow and the music is turned up, you can still hold an easy conversation with a group of six or eight people. I've been there with a large group in the back corner on couches and comfortable chairs and everyone kept commenting on it. The music is present and powerful and somehow never swallows the laughter and conversation happening around you. They clearly built this bar around the music. The food is a genuine surprise for a craft cocktail lounge. Think small plates/tapas in terms of dining style: you come for the drinks and next thing you know you've ordered half the menu, made a dinner of it, and somehow backed into a beautiful evening of food, drink, and music. Must-orders: ahi poke nachos, deviled eggs, braised pork gnocchi. Don't overlook the shaved asparagus and white bean salad with sherry vinaigrette, Manchego, and crispy shallots. Simple and elegant and every bit as good as the more indulgent plates. Steak bites and shrimp are worth ordering too. Bring friends so you can order more and share. Owners Sean and Travis are present most nights, greeting you at the door and checking in at your table. That care shows in everything here, including a staff that knows how to read the room. A few things worth knowing: parking is easy, the location is simple to reach from Portland or Beaverton, and the bathrooms are spotless. Open late on weekends. Whether you're planning a romantic date night in Portland, a special occasion, a group night out, or just a solo evening at the bar with someone who really knows cocktails, this is your spot. Among the best craft cocktail and listening lounge experiences in the greater Portland metro area. You've gotta check it out.

Made a point to look out for the grand reopening on Blutos in Beaverton and I'm so glad I had the…read moreopportunity to stop in just about as soon as it was announced! Saturday night was still easy to grab a seat and fast service receiving our dishes. Everything was so flavorful and hearty from the hummus to the fries to the skewers to the salad. After enjoying our dinner and our Greek to Me cucumber coolers, we got back in line to try the swirled soft serve with chocolate tahini magic shell. A great way to end the meal!

Flavors of the food were exceptional. We had chicken & vegetable souvlaki; the chicken was awesome,…read morebut the vegetables were too raw for my liking although I did enjoy the yogurt dipping sauce that came with them. Wedge salad was delicious and just the right size. All were gluten free. Unfortunately their fries are cooked in a common fryer with gluten so we didn't get to try them. Staff was very friendly. Ambiance is more upscale than what you would typically find at a Mediterranean restaurant where you order at the counter. They have both indoor and outdoor seating.

one of the few bars in the downtown beaverton area that opens for late night drinks and food!…read more while i personally am not entirely a fan of the food selection and menu that they have, the place is still a stellar choice when you are out of local options. plenty of comfy seating and tables (both indoor and outdoor), friendly bartenders, and ample selections. i wasnt feeling to hungry when i popped in, so i opted for a side caesar salad and added avocado. the avocado was superb, ripened to perfection and presented beautifully.

Went to the other Loyal Legion location a few years back and absolutely loved it! I was raving…read moreabout it for weeks after my trip because of the beer selection and smashburger quality and price. I was super excited to visit this one a few years later, and sure enough the beer selection was still amazing, and though it did cost more than last time, the food pricing was still pretty good. Unfortunately where it feel short was the food execution. The food took about 45 minutes to come out, and some of the items came a bit staggered. The corn dog spent too much time in the fryer and came out pretty crisp, not the shade you want to see your corndog. The Super smashburger we ordered didn't actually have smashburger patties, just regular, and then the Mcloyal that was ordered did have smashburger patties. So it wasn't a case of these don't seem like smashburgers, since we were able to compare the two. It was a Thursday night of a holiday weekend and it was pretty crowded, so the kitchen fell behind, not sure if it's always like that here. It's still a cool spot, they've got plenty of seating inside and out, all sorts of beers, and a full bar with a good cocktail menu. They're also kid and animal friendly, at least earlier in day/evening.

Visiting Oregon and had the most delicious meal!…read more Seated right away, dined in the main room, great ambiance! The service was exceptional! Alex made great suggestions for the table. Wonderful selection of cocktails and beers. Highly recommend!!

The drinks were definitely the highlight of the meal--better than the food. The rose lassi was…read morereally good, with a nice rose flavor, not overly sweet, and thankfully not filled with too much ice. The chai was also excellent, with a strong, rich chai flavor. The chicken curry was flavorful, but there wasn't much chicken--mostly sauce. Unfortunately, the dish was also quite salty. The lamb butter rice had a similar issue: very salty, with only a small amount of lamb and a relatively small portion of rice. The server was very nice and friendly and did a great job taking care of us. The atmosphere is probably the biggest draw. The restaurant has a beautiful, almost jungle-like vibe, with plants hanging throughout the space, making it a fun and stylish place to relax and enjoy some drinks. Overall, we spent about $70 for two entrées and two drinks, which felt a bit pricey considering the portions and the saltiness of the food. The food wasn't bad, but this isn't the place I'd choose if you're looking purely for great food. It feels more like a place to enjoy the atmosphere, have some creative drinks, and hang out.