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    The Hilt

    3.5 (200 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)

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    THE HILT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Jessica S.

    Super divey. Super warm welcome. The Hilt is great for bar bites and good old-fashioned cocktail. Our bartender was super professional and personable.

    Saganaki (Fried Graviera cheese) with Lemon and Pita bread - The Hilt
    Michael S.

    Mediterranean food plus Portland pub seems like an obvious champion, but The Hilt was more average than all-star. Of course, a-ok is still good (3-stars). The patio dining area (after ordering at the bar) was a relaxing environment to enjoy a couple beers while downing a couple beers. Saganaki (Fried Graviera cheese) with Lemon & Pita bread was a-to-ok, but surprisingly dull lacking citrus zing or cheesy flavor. A more seductive order of Lamb-Pork Souvlaki (skewers) with Pita bread and Tzatziki also failed to be a superstar, yet, was filling. This place may not be awesomeness to the hilt, but it is The Hilt.

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    Smallz J.

    The food is good, beautiful setting and great service!!! Love it!! And also drinks taste great! Great bartender

    Calamari
    Tara G.

    Bar/Patio had a great drinks and draft list and plenty of separated seating - 5/5 stars Ordered the calamari and it was over cooked and really salty - 2/5 stars Their other food options looked really good so looking so I'm forward to trying some of their daily specials!

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    Mashall S.

    Good food. Good brews. Got the Hellenic Burger and it was fresh not some of that prefrozen shaped shit. This was the real juicy deal. Not a huge beef water but it was good. I would enjoy if they put a beyond burger on the menu in stead of the garbanzo that I'm not a fan of although I haven't tried it. Over all great atmosphere and service. They have all the liquor and you need.

    Happy hour burger with kassirri cheese
    Andrew H.

    Black ceilings, dark maroon walls, cool artwork and a pretty good burger. All the makings of a great dive bar. Oh don't forget the cheap beer during happy hour. Can't forget that. I enjoy a good dive bar. I've been to several around town now and even others on this very street. Simply, I was hungry and it was starting to rain and I liked the menu options. The menu is Greek influenced with several traditional dishes plus hummus and gyros. Also kasseri cheese. Yum. It was great on a burger. I got the happy hour burger with lettuce, tomatoes, mayo and red onion. I also got the prior mentioned cheese. It was gooooood. Meat seasoned right, the saltiness of the cheese and the crispness of the veggies. It was enough, I didn't need to gorge myself on anything else. Believe me, I was surprised but then again, in Portland should it? Good food is everywhere. I need to find more of it. Enjoy.

    Overcooked fries (not sweet potato fries)
    Nia P.

    Food was overcooked, including the burger, and when asked for a new order of fries they never arrived. Hopefully others will have a better experience.

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    Caley S.

    Wonderful patio, drinks and service are always perfect every time I visit, no matter the time! Absolutely the definition of neighborhood bar for Alberta!

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    Best local spot! Great drinks, playful cocktails and the BEST saganaki. I come once a week for the saganaki and never regret it.

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    Dive bar feels with really good food... The special of chicken tenders with green chili mac AND fries is great.

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