This is our Friday night spot!!! This is what one would call "the cat's meow"!!! Maybe I've become "that guy" who has his "spot" on Friday nights... but drop in around 7:30 and you'll see me bidding farewell to the week with a martini and a smile! Take Two was an accidental find. We are regular patrons of the lovely restaurant across the street but alas, we had an hour wait one night. Rather than stand around waiting, we meandered into Take Two, what a delightful surprise!! First, the ambiance is fabulous - epic, actually! Always lovely people setting the tone to be cheerful and welcoming. Hot or cold outside, there are always folks enjoying the outdoor seating! Secondly; the staff is absolutely phenomenal. Truly, the most welcoming and friendly people you could hope for! We look forward to our weekly interactions with them... they're becoming a little Friday night family Drinks are the bomb . From beer to martinis, their cocktails are phenomenal. Always exactly to order and perfectly poured. We've only dined here once but their Wedge Salad with Grilled Chicken is off the hook. We shared it with a bucket of Waffle Fries - DELISH! You couldn't pay me to say anything negative about Take Two... unless my barstool is occupied upon my arrival (ha!). Truly a gem of Portland that deserves all the local love and support! Fair prices, rockstar ambiance, COOL AF staff, delicious food, and BOMB A** DRINKS! What more could one want? Thank me after you try it. You're welcome read more

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Take Two is a cute little dive bar with a bit of a twist. They serve oysters and a handful of snackable bites, but I'd come here more for drinks and hanging out than for a full meal. As someone who eats a lot of oysters around Portland, I'd say these landed somewhere in the middle for me - good enough to enjoy with a drink, but not necessarily the main reason I'd make the trip out here. I did enjoy the vibes here too, very western inspired. They also had lots of seating options too. Overall, it's a fun place to grab a cocktail and share a few snacks with the girls. Tip:: If you are waiting for dinner over at Gabbiano's (because there is always a wait), this would be the perfect spot to wait at! Take two is literally just across the street. Sad to hear expat closed, so you gotta stop here instead! read more

Take Two - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

There was no need to stop by this amazing establishment after a fulfilling meal and drinks at No Saint, but I'm so glad we did. Apologies for not remembering our bartender's name, but the service and welcoming was exceptional. The drinks were amazing, followed by jello shots that were as adorable as they were potent. This is a wonderful space to meet with friends or step out of your comfort zone and enjoy a drink by yourself...because everyone is just that friendly. A great way to end our amazing day together in Portland. read more

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Stopped by for a drink after we were told the wait for dinner at Gabbiano's was going to be 1.5 hours. The ambiance was great here and drinks were good! Would love to come back and try the snacks on their menu! read more

Take Two - Dirty gin martini - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The service isn't particularly friendly (a little rude) but the food is really good. Despite being a martini bar, their dirty martini is not my favorite in town. A great spot to grab a drink while you wait for Gabbianos or have a whole dinner. read more

Take Two - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Not a bad place to stop for a drink or a bite to eat. You order at the bar and there's a fair amount of seating at and around the bar. Minors are allowed until 8pm. read more

Take Two - Burger - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Burger was incredibly disappointing. Patties not seasoned properly. Too much bun and fry sauce. Fries were too salty to eat. The "grimey"Martini was just that, and not in a good way. read more

Dimitri running the kitchen was the highlight of our visit, such a kind individual with high knowledge of celiac and cross contamination. Cute spot with yummy food, lots of gluten free options for celiac/gluten free folks. read more

Drinks? Absolutely Food? Hmmm..... Toy shop Ramen....take two! They did a good job capturing the charm of toy shop (chill vibes, delish cocktails). I'd definitely go back. Food was decent....not the best, in a jam....not the worst. Arancini sounds delish but not sure jalapeño popper is my jam with Arancini (just one of many examples) That doesn't mean they aren't good. The chicken sando was on point!!!! Either way....verdict is: yes, I will have a sequel here. Drinks, maybe sans food. read more

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We chilled at this new bar prior to our scheduled reservation time at a nearby restaurant. It was about 7:30pm on a Friday night when we arrived, and we found a couple of open stools by the bar. Looks like it's open seating, but if you're at a table, you'll need to order drinks from the bar. Here's a little bit about Take Two: × Location & Parking × At a fairly busy NE Killingsworth St, you'll need to find street parking around the neighborhood. × Drinks & Snacks & Service × Our bartender Joel made some fancy creations! I tried the Rum Sour ($13), while my friends had a similar Montelobos Sour ($14), and a large order of Waffle Fries ($8). Both drinks were simply relaxing! Not too sweet and not too bitter, and not overly sour. The waffle fries were nice and crunchy as well. As for staff, they seemed pretty friendly and busy wiping down the bar area and cleaning tables. Most of our interactions were with bartender Joel. He seemed like a really cool dude (when I can hear him lol). It can get fairly loud in here. Joel answered a question of ours, and we found out that this bar has only been open for 2 1/2 weeks. How ironic! Take Two, two weeks old! × In Closing × Take Two is a fresh addition to the neighborhood. Apparently, a lot of their patrons are folks that are waiting for a dinner reservation; Understandable, as there are a few eateries in the area. Regardless, this bar was still a cool place to grab a quick drink. I'll definitely do a second take on this bar again next time! read more

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I recently got some take out from Take Two. The workers were friendly when I picked up. The inside and outside of the restaurant look like great places to eat. I got the western burger without the bacon and it was delicious. I liked the barbecue sauce a lot and white cheddar was a great cheese to use on the burger. I'll definitely come back here to dine in on the patio. read more

Our family of six was looking for a place to eat after enjoying the Cirque du Soleil. Our first restaurant choice doesn't take reservations and the wait time for a table was 90 minutes. That's the 2nd time that happened to us. No thanks. We walked on to the next nearest restaurant and discovered that it was packed also - no surprise as it was a pleasant Sunday evening. So we settled for the Take Two cocktail bar on the corner. Our six year old grandson was with us, so we had to finish eating by 8pm - the latest he was allowed to be inside. No problem as the service was prompt. The next thing to say is that hubby ordered the bacon cheeseburger and raved that it was one of the best burgers that he has ever had. And that's saying a lot since he's 73 years old and remembers 19 cent hamburgers! It's hard to describe the burger, but the bun is soft and even with the fillings, it practically melts in your mouth. I guess you'll just have to try it first yourself to see what it's like. Our group also had an Old Fashioned drink and ...... and fries with dipping sauce, one of the best! Calzone with artichokes. There were no leftovers. The price tag: reasonable. The family also enjoyed the Photo Booth! We'll bring the family there again! read more

Fred and I were told to come here by a friend and this place did not disappoint! The vibe was relaxed and quiet. A couple play games at the bar while enjoying their drinks and chips and dip! Fred and I did their drinks ( old fashioned, and what they call the greenday) and the burgers and fries ! Their in house made ranch stole the show! Not to mention this bartender, he had such passion for each drink he made. Fred and bartender became fast friends. Highly recommended 10/10 read more

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Solomon is as amazing, made a riff on an old fashioned and honestly was one of the best cocktails I've had in a long time. Not going to give any secrets as away as I feel this is a must stop spot for him and this riff. We used wild turkey and rum in this one. An absolute masterpiece of a cocktail. Hats off sir and I'll be back like Arnold for these read more

Take Two - Wild turkey old fashioned riff by Solomon .... Again thank you sir this was an absolute masterpiece - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great divey bar with super friendly bartender and lots of ample seating!! They have lots of martini options read more

Take Two - Parmasean martini - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Went here while waiting for a table at Gabbiano's and honestly I enjoyed the bar more than the restaraunt. They are by the same owner and both have amazing decoration and lots to look at. My husband loved his cocktail and I got the sour cherry lemonade which was yummy. I wish they had a few more NA options but otherwise it's a cool spot and would go back read more

This is my favorite spot in the neighborhood. Relaxed atmosphere, good drinks, cool people.

I was here for Mercury's Weiner week, skyline chili dog here. I got here on Sunday between 3 & 4 and there was some space at the bar. Very nice inside. Service was very slow. He did warn me he had others before me, and after awhile I asked about the bathroom, and when I got back he was just starting with the first group. The second group couldn't decided on anything. I wanted to say I know what want, just a beer and the dog. Nice place, I forget the dog except it wasn't nearly as good as the one I had at Sweet Home. I think the beer was good a bit foggy now. If I lived near by might try again. read more

The gluten free salt and vinegar chicken wings are so good! We went with a group of friends on a Tuesday night after the Film Series at Kennedy School McMenamins. I love that the kitchen stays open until midnight. After a couple of cosmic cosmos made by the friendly bartender Dennis, the free photo booth was a big hit! read more

Take Two - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We were here on a whim, waiting for our reservation at Dame. The unique, professional and whimsical nature of Take Two won us over, and my only complaint is it took us so long to discover them. Pro staff, thoughtful tunes, really fun food & drinks, this bar is a must visit and one we wish was in our neighborhood. Only note, get swag, I'd wear it to spread the word. Great place! read more

The staff was welcoming & friendly. Although we were 10 minutes past Happy Hour pricing, they gave us Happy Hour pricing. How nice! Our cheeseburgers were excellent so we will go back again! read more

Hands down the best martini in Portland & possibly the best martini I have ever had! I cannot wait to come back & try their food. Overall a solid addition to the Portland bar scene read more

Stop by for the first time for an After dinner drink. We ordered an Old fashion that was poured out of a tap and garnished with a slice of orange. It was incredibly sweet and you couldn't taste the bourbon. Big disappointment and as much as I wanted to like this place, I will not return. read more

absolutely killer food and cocktails. a must try in Portland. Same chef from Gabbiano's created the menu.

DO NOT COME HERE if you're BIPOC. If you're white you'll be fine. Sat at the bar and waited 10min for the bartender to take my order when she was very attentive to all of the white customers (gee I wonder why this was since I'm a person of color??). The service is inconsistent and they play favorites since the guy bartender also ignored me but paid attention to the girl next to me bringing her multiple free drinks. Waited 20min for my appetizer and when I wanted to check in on it I waved down the guy bartender he ignored me and started talking about me to the other bartender (very obvious: they're both pointing at me and whispering about me while looking straight at me) then proceeded to ignore me for another 10min. "Magically" as I finally asked about my food she went to get it immediately; if I didn't ask it would've taken longer. Service blows and food & drinks are mediocre not making up for this experience; do not come here. Then again if you're white you'll be fine they were getting excellent service from what I saw! read more