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.

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.

Such a fun atmosphere for a quick drink in Multnomah Village! Drinks were tasty and decor was very…read morefestive for the season. Seating was a bit confusing since we scouted out a couple tables for our group, waited a bit, then started clearing the empty drinks off ourselves before being told that the staff was going to take care of it, but once we were sat at a clear table it was easy to order up at the bar.

Hey Yelp - it's called Hide A While Lounge. Now that that's cleared up, I gotta say I'm pretty…read moreimpressed with the changeover to this place. More lounge-y inside, which is lovely sexy and cool with warm vibes and twinkling chili lights, but to me, it just doesn't jibe with the outdoor area aesthetic-- does it want to be a lounge or a surf bar? I might be splitting hairs here, just an observation. In any case, taken on its own merits, the sleek interior space is very nice indeed, and service was excellent; the menu is compact, but looks promising, and there is a cool TV room in the back where you can literally watch DVD on an old set. Love it! The outdoor area (upfront, overlooking Capital Hwy) is a spacious grassy plot, with a good amount of chairs arranged on either side strategically placed near heaters, and is a great spot to spend summer afternoons - there's even a covered part. To me, it just feels like a completely different business which I guess is good if you can't decide what mood you're in. I'll be back to try the food, and will update then.

Simple layout, no putting on airs here. Elm bar and splash behind a short stack of their premium…read moreassortment and a suite of taps (beer and cider). Outside seating can be had, though with cast iron frame furniture. Nothing comfy. The regulars don't come here for plush seating or rich atmosphere. We come to enjoy the food and the staff. The soups are delightful and fresh. I especially love the Chipotle tomato and spicy corn chowder! This is tavern food with a gourmet twist! The burgers are flavorful, robust, and bursting with umami. The buns are fresh and ever so slightly sweet. Wonderful. The steak salad is an amazing lighter meal, seeded with slow roasted garlic and a gorganzola cream dressing. I once had the new York strip. It was properly cooked to request and is served with potatos fried in duck fat. For the $40 entry fee, I was sorely impressed. The waiting staff are all seasoned bartenders and servers with interesting backgrounds, cheerful demeanor, and an obvious love of engaging with the public. Everytime I visit, I leave pleased with my decision to return.

First of all i will state the ambence, service and enviroment were a 10/10…read more my waiter was amazing, attentive, warm and inviting as the place was with a resemblance to mandami, new york mayor which i found to be a postive thing, didnt catch his name tho. the wings were the negtive part of the experance, overcooked, ok as a whole tho. The stout brownie is something ill always dream about and was phenomonal as always. overall experance id give a 7/10, please for the love of the world tell your cooks to use timers for things like wings so they arnt as tough as a bone. p.s please also reopen patio area and retroduce solo dining tables so i dont feel like im preventing a 4 top from coming in.

So loving the burgers here. Patty cooked to perfection. Overall combo is irresistible…read more Consistent great food from appetizer to salad to main to dessert. They also have an almost endless selection of drinks. It's a great spot when your significant other is craving a burger, and if you're not..there are plenty of other delicious options to choose from. Service and ambiance is great. The kind of constant.

Cocktails and food are always amazing. Great date spot and we bring our 2 year old son with us. He…read moreloves the food and they allow us to customize a fish n chips , that's a smaller portion for him. We bring our family when they visit and our friends here. One of our favorite restaurants.

Delicious drinks and food, great choice of board games, and lots of fun events as well. Come and…read moresupport this awesome local spot!

This was my second visit to Senet and I love it EVEN more than I did before!!! SO my daughter…read morelooked it up for me and saw that kids CAN be there until 8pm!! Which is great because yes that's plenty late!! We popped in around 6:30pm on 1/3/26. It still looked NYE festive and felt as chill as usual. My kids and I were dying for some nachos and to chill and play a couple of games!! We ordered at the bar and I got a She Spicy (basically a spicy margarita,) and vegan nachos no cheese (I don't need it, but it had salsa and black beans and I added Butternut squash. YUM. Yes please and thank you!!! My daughter got vegan nachos with vegan cheese and added jalapeno. My son got vegan nachos with just beans and vegan cheese. My son got RC cola and my daughter asked for an Italian Soda. The staff is SO caring and kind and I honestly feel like I'm at a friend's house except that I'm being served. We started working on the game and instructions and one of the lovely ladies came over and said that Italian Soda usually has milk in it (I never knew this!!) And she said she noticed we were vegan so would we like it without? I said yes please!! I thought that was SO considerate!! My son doesn't usually eat as well as his sister, and if she has ANY type of Mexican food she eats twice as much, if not more, than he will. So while I ordered her a full nacho, I ordered him a half order. He wanted more so on the second order the other lovely lady suggested salsa (which I encouraged and said yes to,) as they had run out of dairy free cheese. He tried the salsa but in typical fashion, pouted and said NO I didn't want it on all of the nachos. (insert mom sigh and heavy eye roll.) The sweet lady overheard us and said I can remake it if he would prefer that. And he said yes please. And then he said "wow they are so caring and nice here! That was so kind to offer that!" To which I said YES you're right!! By the end of our evening both kids were saying they loved Senet because the staff are SO kind and friendly. And they loved playing games and the food. 5 stars for a family fun night Senet!! We will be back!

Great place to come for a bite, beer and good times. I am from Nebraska, so of course I have…read moreenjoyed the Nebraska watch party that goes on for all games. Tylee was terrific on my first visit, and I can't recall the server from last Saturday, but she was also excellent. I am thrilled that they have garnered a 4 star rating on this platform. The beer is always cold and fresh and the food has been good. I will say; the Patty Melt does not need to come with bacon and the Reuben, while being great, should not have three pieces of bread. (I order a lot of them, and this is the first time I have seen this) I will be back this coming Saturday for more fun, food and beer.

Good dive bar, lots of space and good spot to watch a game or hangout. They have pool and darts and…read moreboard/card games. We got burgers and a Philly and both were both delicious. The Philly was literally a foot long! The fondue was a miss for us. Service is fast and they are nice!

This is definitely a dive bar, however it is a great dive bar. Friendly staff, good drinks and a…read moresurprisingly good food menu. For a budget-friendly option, the fly menu is a go-to. $6 for a burger makes it an easy dinner choice. Renner's has been around forever and has maintained a really fun vibe. We were there a few weeks ago with karaoke and it wasn't incredibly fun crowd. Plus there is outdoor seating which is perfect for a summer beer.

Multnomah village is this charming combination of old school businesses, village charm and only 10…read moreminutes outside of Portland. The hidden gem in the village is renner's. They are literally in the heart of the village without door patio sitting that is perfect for summer nights. Excellent selection of beer and drinks. However, the real gem is the food you can get to go with your beverage. The fly menu which is available 7 days a week is incredibly budget friendly. I was able to get a delicious veggie burger with cheese for $6 so it is easy to go out for a meal, enjoy the outside summer seeding, give a nice tip and you're still under $20. The staff are incredibly friendly and the vibe is that old school bar. Definitely on my list of affordable go-to places for a burger and beer after work.

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.

Would highly recommend coming here early ~9 am as they do not take reservations. This scandinavian…read morebrunch spot is one of my go-tos for brunch whenever friends are visiting or I am just craving a delicious meal to start my day. The food is delicious- my go tos are the pancake balls (the lemon curd and the house-made lingonberry jam is delicious and a perfect complement). I loved the salmon benedict (they smoke their own fish!), the swedish hash, and also the lingonberry drinks! The ambience is charming and is the perfect cherry-on top to a sunny start to a beautiful day. They have a garden to sit in outside as well for when the weather is nicer. Would highly recommend and I will also be coming back for more of their delicious food!

First time at this location and our experience was stellar! The servers were so friendly and made…read moresome really good suggestions for first time diners. We ordered the pancakes, the trout hash and the smoked steelhead Benedict. Everything was delicious! Will definitely be going back to try the lefse! I went on a Sunday morning and got there at 9am. There was no line and we were seated immediately. When he left around 10:30, there was a long waitlist and line, so give yourself time if you go later in the day!