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Sapphire Hotel

4.3 (513 reviews)
Open • 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Moderate noise
Intimate
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Outdoor seating

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Dennise K.

A cozy and special space to enjoy a meal worh a friend or a romantic night out with your sweetie. The beautiful drinks match the spirit of the decor and the food is delish! Check out their happy hour before 6 pm!

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Frank C.

Ever since I first visited this place many moons ago, I've always had fond memories of it. So whenever I find myself on Hawthorn it's time for my return. Today was the day! I was instantly reminded by how cozy a place this is. They have a wood stove with a few comfy seats. There's plenty of tables for two, outdoor covered seating, and a few nice spots at the bar. Their cocktail menu is very creative. I enjoyed the Lounge Singer (redux) and will have to come back for the Devil's Lettuce and Seasonal Manhattan. The food is also well done and I enjoyed the crab cakes and Sapphire Chicken salad. They also have several tempting desserts that I'll need to come back for. Service was also kind and attentive. I always have a good time here and I'm looking forward for my next chance to return!

Matt S.

Ok. First thing is first. I didn't drink all of these by myself. Second, this 5 star is based solely on their drinks as my friends and I only went here for happy hour. However, I've heard their food is also fantastic. It was a nice day out, so we were able to sit outside. Even in poorer weather, the outdoor seating is both covered and has gas heaters to keep warm. The cocktails. They were so good. They were presented beautifully, they were creative, and most importantly they tasted good. Our server was awesome; she was the perfect balance of attentive but not "hover-y" (yep, I just made up that word). We sat outside because we had a rare, nice 2023 day but the inside has so much character and charm! I will definitely be returning here because there are still drinks on the drink menu I'd like to try.

Burro e Pomodoro
Hee Y.

We arrived at 5 on a Friday. Parking was easy to find in residential areas. There was plenty of seating available. I had looked up where to eat that was romantic and good for first dates and I was not disappointed. The vibe is very intimate, the lights are dim, there's a candle on each table. Our server was friendly & she knew when to check in on us. We ordered the Other Woman and Apricot Blonde from the happy hour menu (ends at 6pm), which were both very good. We also ordered the Sapphire Salad (pretty basic, light dressing) and the Salmon Cakes (light, nicely sauced). For our entrees, the Roasted Beet Burger was delicious. We added caramelized onions. I would come back for the burger. The Burro e Pomodoro was a pretty standard tomato sauce pasta. Dessert we ordered the Pumpkin Bread Pudding. The portion was huge! And very decadent.

Chris C.

Delightful, cozy, romantic spot. Our server was great and had helpful recommendations for us. We will definitely be back

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Ashley A.

Had a very tasty cocktail, the Mai Shai Friend. Comfortable seating outside with heaters.

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Liv C.

What a gorgeous hidden gem! Came here for a date night and was not disappointed by the drinks or the vibe. It's such a sexy, swanky spot and great for chatting and people watching. Our server was so friendly and attentive, and the bartender was even able to accommodate my request to make a hot drink (Bananas Foster-Powell) iced. And WOW -- do not sleep on this cocktail!! Like a tropical, boozy milkshake, super creamy and delicious. Fantastic! I will certainly return to the Sapphire Hotel soon.

Jason V.

Sapphire Hotel is known for their cocktails, and with good reason: they are absolutely the crown jewel of their offerings! But do not let that diminish your perception of the quality of their entrees, for they are, for the most part, similarly exceptional. Having been disappointed by an old favorite restaurant, we drove a handful of blocks to try something new. I'd heard good things about the Sapphire before, so I thought we'd give it a shot, and I am very glad we did. Between us, my wife and I each ordered a cocktail a-piece: the Black Truffle martini, and the Bold Friend (w/habanero), respectfully, and split three starters: the Meze, Artichoke & Arugula dip, and the Salmon Cakes. Starting with the cocktails...wow! WOW! Incredible! My wife adored her Black Truffle martini, made with (what we're guessing is) truffle-infused gin, giving it a sultry, extravagant flavor. Pinkies up, folks! As for the Bold Friend, if you put habanero in anything, I am probably going to love it, but when coupled with gin, honey and lemon, you have a spicy sweet winner! My only gripe is that it could have been a bit more "bold" (spicy), but that's my personal taste; if I'm not burning, it leaves me yearning. By far, the best starter was the Artichoke & Arugula dip, crusted with a layer of cheese reminiscent of a Creme Brulee, and served with crunchy, chewy baguette. Man, I could eat that dip straight! An absolute must order, every time. The salmon cakes were warm and tender, breaded and easy to cut with a fork, and the aioli on top, ostensibly an stone ground mustard and onion aioli, carried a decidedly strong dill flavor, of which I have no complaints, since I'm partial to it. As a whole, everything paired wonderfully! Only the Meze was underwhelming, and not because it was inadequate, but simply because it did not rise to the level of everything else we had ordered. It was tasty, and a competent dish by itself, but having had superior offerings at other restaurants recently, and being simply outclassed by the cocktails (gold!), artichoke dip (silver!, but only barely) and salmon cakes (bronze!), left it unfortunately off the platform and out of medal contention. Sapphire Hotel has earned its reputation as a classy, sexy cocktail joint, with the added surprise of having badass food as well. While the menu itself is limited, I'm already eyeballing a couple other cocktails and entrees, and will be working on an angle to talk my wife into returning sooner than later. I anticipate this discussion will require little convincing.

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Jenny T.

After landing in Portland late in the evening, my friend and I went to Sapphire Hotel to grab a drink to catch up and for me to grab some food. Walking in, we got to seat ourselves and a waitress brought over menus shortly. Drinks: My friend got a Dark & Stormy that she enjoyed. I got the Aquarian which was delicious. They had a lot of speciality drinks that I'd want to try the next time I'm around. Food: I ordered their veggie burger which was made with beets. The burger was good, but a little messy as the patty was falling apart. I got the fries with my burger, and they were delicious. Service: Service was great this evening. Our waitress was quick with the menus and water. She came back a few times to ask how we were doing. Food and drinks came out quickly as well. TL;DR - Nice place with good drinks & good food

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Love this place so much. Elegant and cozy. Amazing food and service. Beautiful atmosphere and history!

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Friendly and attentive service, lots of outdoor seating, great Happy Hour, delicious food. What more do you need?

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2 years ago

Lovely decor, excellent food. Didn't try any cocktails, but I certainly enjoyed reading about them on the menu. I loved this place!

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I love their happy hour. Sitting outside, covered seating in the Mt Tabor neighborhood - can't beat it.

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Their food is mediocre at best. I suppose you would only go here for the drinks but certainly not the food.

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