It is easy to see why the Knock Back has a 4 1/2 star rating. It is that good. It is local dive…read morethat serves great food and the BT is extremely friendly and helpful. We drove to the area for an event at the Alberta Rose Theatre and my wife did the research on where to go. I am glad she picked The Knock Back. We ordered off of the extensive happy hour menus as the price was too tempting. My wife and one of our friends each ordered the After School Snack, which consisted of a Grill Cheese Sandwich and Tomato Soup. The other friend and I each had the HH Burger. It was perfectly seasoned, and full of flavor. We ordered two orders of french fries, and they also were perfect. Hot, crispy and plentiful. I loved the fry sauce as well. The beverages were diverse and all were excellent. We will come back when we attend the next event at the theatre.

At first glance the queso fries looked only moderately appealing: "nacho style" processed cheese…read moreand CUBED pulled pork. But the taste was loaded goodness. Yum. Their take on a Negroni cocktail was excellent. Great vibe and awesome bar. Decent prices, friendly service, doable parking.

Best bar in town! Great staff. Excellent food. Good vibes all around. They have rotating specials…read morefor cocktails and food that always slaps.

It's cute, the drinks are decent- but it makes it hard to enjoy a bar when the bar tender joins in…read moreon a long fat-phobic tirade. I won't be back and I'll be sharing how they feel about 'plus sized people who should just get the surgery." Try to shame your patrons and you won't have any more.

This one of my favorite places in PDX. Great food, great ambiance, amazing staff who treat me like…read morefamily every time I go. They have brunch and good dinner & late night menu. Wings and burger are a highlight. Salmon always cooked to perfection. They have an award winning chef. Literally you can't go wrong. 3 sections to the space. DJ usually spinning in the middle, bar with low and high tables to the right and a speakeasy type vibes to the left with plenty of seats. They may or may not serve hookah. Thursday are the day to go if you're looking for a good vibe to start the weekend off.

Went for a few drinks on a Thursday night. They had $5 generous pours of LALO tequila. Service was…read moregood but they could have used another server to help tackle the large table of 15+ people. Their mixed cocktails are worth every penny from taste to presentation. Live DJ playing mostly R&B. Did not try their food.

Fernet on tap! Delicious drinks…read more Summertime vibe. Meow meow Doot Doot This space intentionally left blank

Really enjoy the bartenders and the cocktail menu! The service is friendly and fast. One of our…read moresemi usual haunts. Food options are available in the atrium next door and plenty of outdoor seating.

Expatriate in Portland delivers exactly the kind of experience you want from an intimate cocktail…read morelounge with serious food. The atmosphere is dark and moody with an intimate, cozy feel that makes it a great spot for a late-night drink or a low-key dinner. I ordered the burger, which comes as two slightly smaller patties on a potato bun, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The cheese was perfectly melted with almost a steamed texture, the meat was fantastic, and the whole thing was simple, balanced, and incredibly satisfying. Honestly, it might be my favorite burger in Portland. At $22 for the two burgers, it's not exactly cheap. I had thought there might be a late-night food discount Sunday through Thursday, but that doesn't seem to be the case. That said, the quality of the burger helps justify the price. Service was good throughout, and parking is standard street parking. Overall, Expatriate is a great spot with a standout burger and a cool, intimate vibe. Definitely worth visiting if you're looking for an excellent burger in a cocktail-forward setting.

This was my favorite place of all time. Thank you for all the magic. I will love you forever.read more

First they are open until midnight. They are also a bar/coffee shop the best of both worlds. We had…read morefood before, and it was good. The best part is the atmosphere. It's cool, relax, and friendly. This also applies to everyone that works there. You have to go around the block once or twice to find parking but that's usually there is not a problem.

Signage is suspect and the exterior looks pretty rough so it's easy to miss this place but once you…read morestep inside, no lie, the din and chaos of Sandy Blvd just sorta melts away. Very rustic big old house ambiance in that Portlandy way, laid back with warm tones and lots of mismatched vintage couches and tables that give off serious hipster coffee shop vibes, but the very cheery service from the bartender (excellent cocktails!) and steady undercurrent of group chatter make this spot far more welcoming than dour. Not sure if it's a coffee shop or a cocktail lounge -- the fully stocked bar is great, but almost doesn't fit the vibe -- or maybe just a gathering spot, which it very much felt like. Seating is ample, menu is rather compact and the old space is big and well lit so maybe stay awhile -- if you can find parking.

Everything we had at Kau Kau was delicious! We tried the Kalua Pig Hawaiian Combo, Mom's Garlic…read moreChicken, pork lumpia, and spam musubi, and enjoyed all of it. The chili pepper water was also really flavorful. The place has a nice look and laid back vibe, and the staff member who served us was such a pleasant person. I definitely recommend this place, and I already know I'll be coming back next time I'm in Portland!

Loved my chicken katsu. I got all rice as I don't like potato salad. Super crispy and the sauce was…read moreperfect. Good quality chicken. It was also large which was good as I shared some with my husband. My guava rum drink was small and super strong. So strong I couldn't taste the guava at all. Talked with the staff and they added some more guava and that helped and was appreciated. My husband got poke and the quality was very good but he felt he didn't order well. Basic salad and then got only one type of poke so not as interesting as he hoped. Maybe better on rice but not something he can eat. Very limited seating space. We will come back again and I think my husband will get the katsu.

Take my review with a big grain of salt as they have fans…read more It's reminiscent of something you'd find on the Eastside or Beaverton. I'd PASS on the lunch specials. Chips and salsa were both weak. Most restaurants at least heat/refry the chips. The Chile Relleno is the eggy batter kind, with low-end chile like you'd find in a can. If this is the only familiar style of chili relleno then do yourself a favor and try the version at Salsas Locas in Southeast. Now that's something to brag about. The lunch special taco is only available in hard shell with a limited choice of ground beef (yuck), chicken or bean and cheese. The whole thing is topped with shredded iceberg lettuce (double yuck) then drowned in old school ranchero sauce with gobs of cheese. Very 1980s like. That said, the soft taco with carnitas was very good! So it seems like they have a mishmash of gringo Mexican and some authentic dishes. The interior is very inviting while the service was friendly and fast. Only saw Mexican staff and Mexican customers, a good thing. One and done for me, but many will enjoy this type of venue.

This place is so cute and decorated in vibrant colors. I had the mezcal margarita with a tajin rim…read moreit smoky and delicious. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the rice and beans were flavorful-a great accompaniment. The staff was so helpful and attentive. It felt like a team effort there.

Oh myyyyyyyyyyy. Hello you beautiful beast. Take all my money right now and feed me every night…read more First visit in, arrived before opening as a solo diner and received superb service and impeccable food. Already had my menu items picked out but was lured by the grilled peach and burrata. THE martini was the best I've ever had and I saved a bit of the olive to put on top of my olive oil cake which I highly recommend. Let's just pause and give thanks to whoever prepared the short rib pappardelle. I'd kiss you if I could because that was perfection. The flavor of the smoked short rib. The timed noodles. The light yet hearty sauce. The little crisp of bread crumb on the top. I literally had to pause and just savor that bite. Muah. Muah. Muah. The olive oil cake literally had drips of olive oil which I loved and paired with the lightly toasted hazelnuts...... just yes.

Our group planned a reservation, but decided to cancel…read more Despite that John and his team were very accommodating to our needs. During the reservation process, they were very responsive and helpful with the process. Gumba will definitely be a must dine-spot when we return to Portland

Great date spot, drinks are fantastic. Definitely go for the savory ones. The small bites are good…read moretoo. I highly recommend trying something new and take a chance here. Servers are very helpful and come around consistently.

I think that the Box Social has all the elements of a place that could really pop for a fun happy…read morehour spot. However, there were several elements that made the experience less appealing. For one, their food menu for a place in Portland was quite lacking. In Portland where it's very easy to get great bar eats, I was disappointed to see goldfish and cheese platter amongst the only food they serve. The drink selection seemed small (if the goal is they specialize in drinks and not food). My drink was tasty but quite small. I love the mural, and the ambiance is great. I think there's just a few things about the bar that make you go "hmm".