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    Side Eye

    4.1 (14 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Royale w/ Cheese
    Ploy N.

    A super neat bar with very moody interior and chill vibes! Love the retro decors inside. Tons of seatings. Bartenders were all super nice as well. We checked out their happy hour and grabbed a bunch of things. Food and drinks for $8 were a pretty great deal. Their Royale with Cheese was one of the better smashed burgers I've had! The shredded lettuce was a nice touch and the patty was nice and meaty. Their drinks were also more nuanced than those at regular dive bars, definitely an upgrade! We tried their Blooming Onion as well which was my very first one! Tasty cheese sauce on top but I wish the onion was more cooked overall. It still had a very strong raw taste for most of it. All in all, very happy with the visit and would love to be back!

    Nicole K.

    A haiku review: The bloom unfurls hot Cheesy river at the core A molten embrace Burgers loaded up Lettuce, cheddar, sesame Finding joy in every bite Chicken sammie joins Crisp waffle fries on the side Dipped in herb delight Side Eye- you did it A trio of greasy gods Though may give heartburn Cold drinks, candles glow Rum and roasted coconut Whispers, "sip me slow"

    Smash burger with fries
    Juan C.

    Smash burger was pretty good but what I liked more was the waffle fries. They seem to have that curly fry type coating that makes them very tasty. The staff is very inviting and friendly. The lighting inside is dim so something to keep in mind if that's not your vibe. The prices are decent and in line with the neighborhood. Definitely worth stopping by for a bite before or after your movie.

    Kimberly M.

    Pretty chill bar- liked the lighting. Cocktails were good and service quick and friendly. Seemed like a younger crowd. Would return if in the area.

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    Scott S.

    Decent place with a nice vibe for the area. Staff is attentive with ordering and bringing items out. Was pleasantly surprised by the Smash burger size and quality for HH. The Paloma uses a grapefruit soda which looses gets overpowered by the other ingredients so ends up more like a margarita in flavor. Would be nice if there was a more cleared/defined area to order since it's all done from the bar but it is also filled with chairs and not much side room. The men's bathroom is also weird as the door doesn't shut well and is a straight on side view to those at the urinal, nothing like some solid eye contact with people enjoying their drinks while looking over as you hear the door opening for someone to squeeze by you to the toilet on the other side. Beers at 14oz for 6 bucks isn't bad nowadays (non hh).

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    This beloved old Portland bar space next to CINEMA 21 has been reimagined and upgraded. Tried the Fitzgerald cocktail and the smash burger

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    Pleasure Burger - Western BBQ burger

    Pleasure Burger

    4.7(236 reviews)
    0.9 miDowntown, Southwest Portland

    This is a stunning burger…read more I have come here an embarrassing amount of times since moving back to Portland. The first time I came alone, just a little hungry and a lot broke. So I got the $6 little pleasure burger. A simple, single patty smash burger. It's everything a McDonald's burger wishes it could be - beefy and drippy, a squishy, slightly sweet bun, oozing hot grease without being heavy, lacy and crisp edges, and held together with the right amount of American cheese. It was the perfect amount for that day. Then I returned with my date. Twice. And he brought his coworkers for lunch because he liked it so much. I have had the western and the mushroom burger since, as well as the parm and chive waffle fries. They have nuggets and I'm inclined to believe they're great. The staff is great, it's a small team and they're all there every single day. They care about their product and your experience. The space is a simple counter, not good for large groups. It should be noted that even though their burgers would be great with a beer, they don't seem to have a liquor license! So don't expect an IPA with that shroom burger. Maybe someday!

    This place has fantastic smash burgers. I always get their Mushroom & Swiss Burger but they were…read moreout of mushrooms on 1/2/26, following the holiday closure, so I ordered their Western BBQ Bacon burger, with onion rings, jalapeños, and BBQ sauce. The burger was delicious though given a choice, I recommend the mushroom Swiss. Service is always helpful and efficient.

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    PDX Sliders - Truffle fries (aka PDX Fries) - 1 serving is large!

    PDX Sliders

    4.4(604 reviews)
    3.3 miClinton, Richmond, Southeast Portland
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    I've visited this location in the past but was able to dine in this time around. The guy who was…read moreworking the cashier was in a terrible mood but shrug We ordered at the front, took our number post and found an open table inside. The water is serve yourself which I actually prefer. There wasn't a ton of seating on the cashier level but there is more seating upstairs which we did not visit to take a look at. There's also plenty of seating outside and covered tent seating. It took about 12-15 minutes for the food to be served which was ideal. While we were waiting, one of the employees started sweeping a rug outside the kitchen but wasn't even making contact with the bristles and the rug? Must've been on that zaza I ordered the Morrison and tried the Steel this time around. I have to say, I'm going to ditch the chicken next time and go with the Steel!! I also tried the sellwood and I have to say, both are really tasty. Me and my wife wanted to try a new burger spot initially having already been here before but the lack of open options were lackluster so we chose to come to a spot where we knew would suffice!

    Another great find on yelp! Thin Fries with a hint of…read moregarlic, very crunchy and salty. I tried the portobello mushrooms, goat cheese, balsamic tomato and arugula on a fluffy ciabatta bun- delicious. My husband had two sliders with roasted jalapeño and pickles- very juicy and charred - another delicious find! Everyone was very friendly and the space was clean. Especially loved the open windows and bar seating.

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    Full bar

    PDX Sliders - Broadway loaded fries -- initially good but got salty towards the end

    Broadway loaded fries -- initially good but got salty towards the end

    PDX Sliders - PdX surprise. They are excellent.

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    PdX surprise. They are excellent.

    Lawless Barbecue - The Lawless Platter

    Lawless Barbecue

    4.3(175 reviews)
    2.0 miCentral Eastside, Hosford-Abernethy, Southeast Portland
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    I didn't expect to find good BBQ outside of the south, but this was a pleasant surprise!…read moreAnd honestly, it shouldn't come as a surprise because the food in Portland is some of the best in the country. IMO. This BBQ is Kansas City style, so the sauce is a bit sweeter. We got the brisket, the chicken wings, and sides. We couldn't decide if on the sauce for the wings, so we got all 3 on the side. The Alabama white sauce was A+ The brisket was perfectly tender. It had great flavor and marbling. The wings are full wings with the drummette attached. That's the way to do it! They are smoked and then fried. They got the crisp just right. Let's talk about sides! We got the collard greens, coleslaw, and baked beans. They were all FANTASTIC! The coleslaw is a vinegar coleslaw, which I love. It wasn't the sweet mayonnaise style that most people don't enjoy. It was so good! The collard greens were perfectly flavored and tender! I couldn't have done better myself. The beans were sweet but also savory. Not super sweet, which makes me happy. Very well balanced. The server was super friendly and nice. She explained everything to us and made sure we were happy. They have a bar with various beers. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Very casual but perfect for BBQ. Highly recommend you try this spot!

    Stopped in on a Saturday based on nearby places on inKind. It's street parking which wasn't too bad…read moreon a Saturday. You walked in and order before sitting down. There is outside seating out front as well. The person who took our order was friendly and patient while the kids figured out what they wanted. I ordered the burnt ends sandwich which was super good. It's messy to eat and had really good flavor. My hubby ordered the brisket sandwich and he really liked it. We had 3 kids with us. One kid got just plain nachos (just cheese) and liked it. The other 2 got the pulled pork nachos and shared it and had some even left over. We all liked our meals and would eat there again when in the area.

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    Lawless Barbecue - Inside area where you order

    Inside area where you order

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    Lawless Barbecue - House made green chili cheddar sausages with loaded potato salad

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    House made green chili cheddar sausages with loaded potato salad

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