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The Kooler

4.0 (30 reviews)
InexpensiveBars, Italian
Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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THE KOOLER ATMOSPHERE

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Casual
Classy
Moderate noise
Good for groups

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Greatest little bar in town!!
Presley L.

AMAZING!!! The bartender/cook made the best food and was really enthusiastic about making us delicious paninis and specials!!

Nice neighborhood joint.

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7 years ago

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4 years ago

The bartender, I think her name is Molly. Was taking shots behind the bar, she was exceptionally rude and very drunk. Won't be back.

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3 years ago

Molly is AMAZING we love her so much. Best bartender in town. So attending and makes my drinks more than amazing.

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8 years ago

The cheese plate is amazing with the bacon skewer. A wonderful neighborhood bar and restaurant.

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9 years ago

Yummy paninis, cute and friendly bartender. The atmosphere is cozy and warm. Definitely a great addition to the east side

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9 years ago

One of my favorite spots!! Great environment for watching the blazer games. Would recommend to anyone looking for a good bar!

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8 years ago

Good atmosphere and great spirits, beer is cold and the food is good, what more do you need.

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Staff is always friendly. Food and drinks come out quickly. Good prices. Overall a great place to hang out.

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Plenty of Big screens to watch games, and 5 video poker machines in a great large side room.

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This review is a little overdue. Gina is a star! x's 100…read more I read how amazing this places pizza was. So, being pizza lovers we naturally decided to celebrate my boyfriends birthday here. We were excited to try pizza, unfortunately they do run out. Be prepared, not like us. However, even with that I must say the service we received was not typical being an LA native. Let me explain: We were greeted by this fun and bubbly woman. Offered us time to look over the menu, brought over water and yummy bread. No pizza. Ya, it was a bummer. We both don't partake in seafood indulgences. Anyway, Gina immediately went into cure mode. She offered to immediately bring a dessert and continuously checked on us throughout the evening, creating an experience I simply cannot put into words. Friendly, warm, and genuinely excited to showcase the menu, she offered a brief history of how the restaurant curates their dishes. WHAT a rare and wonderful touch. The evening ended in the most unique celebration, and we left feeling full not just from dinner, but from the entire experience. Truly memorable. I cannot thank her enough. Butterscotch Budino, it is absolutely amazing.

Had another lovely dinner at Nostrana, one of our go-to spots in Portland for Italian food and cozy…read moredate nights. We've visited a few times and always love their pizzas, but this visit was extra special because we came on a Thursday, which happens to be gnocchi night. On Thursdays, they swap their usual pasta menu for house-made gnocchi dishes, and it's absolutely worth planning around. We tried the ragu gnocchi and the creamy tomato gnocchi, and both were incredible. The creamy tomato gnocchi had a rich, slightly sweet sauce that felt comforting without being too heavy. Each bite was smooth and satisfying, and the gnocchi were perfectly soft and pillowy. The ragu gnocchi leaned more savory and hearty, with a balanced meaty flavor that paired beautifully with the delicate texture of the dumplings. Service here is always wonderful. The staff are welcoming, attentive, and make the whole dining experience feel relaxed and well-paced. The warm, rustic atmosphere makes it a great spot for date nights or relaxed dinners with friends, and the consistency in both the food and hospitality keeps us coming back. If you love Italian comfort food, gnocchi night here is a must-try.

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We had an absolutely wonderful evening at **Olive Garden**, and it was truly made exceptional by…read moreour waitress, **Inez**. From the moment she introduced herself, she was incredibly kind, welcoming, and attentive. She checked on us continually throughout the night (at least 3-4 times), made sure our drinks were always full, and paid close attention to every detail of our order -- everything came out perfect. What really stood out was how thoughtful she was with our children. She brought grapes to the table for them right when our appetizers arrived, which was such a kind and considerate touch. She treated us like family and made sure we were completely taken care of from start to finish. To top it all off, she surprised us with complimentary desserts and even sent us home with to-go teas. That level of care and generosity turned a great dinner into an unforgettable experience. Because of Inez, we will absolutely be returning -- this was hands down one of the best dining experiences we've ever had. If we could give 10 stars, we would. The food was also impeccable. The kitchen staff and entire team did an amazing job -- everything was fresh, perfectly seasoned, and beautifully plated. You can truly tell there's pride in the food being served. Thank you to Inez and the entire Olive Garden team for such a memorable evening!

I have the end of the year and years I have started to double check some of the places I've eaten…read morearound here to make sure I've been fact left reviews. How could I forgotten Olive Garden. The never-ending possible is usually the thing that brings me there to be honest because I'm absolute slushy, slop trash and want tons and tons of carbs and meat for a fixed price. Now I know they haven't raised their prices too much on the never-ending possible bowls, but it does seem like the quality has gone down a little bit or maybe I've gotten a little bit older. I will save the saving grace. Here is the service we've always have really good waiters and waitresses here. It is hard to justify some time spending the $20 a person or so once tipping happens for glorified store-bought ingredients. Also the fact that I mean, how much pasta can you rarely eat in a sitting if you're a normal human. I couldn't quite muster up a four star, but I would say it is leaning toward the four star if that makes sense. The location is in a pretty convenient spot for me in the staff is always real nice but really truly I would like them to step up a little bit and just get a little bit of that fresh bread and good salad vibe they have into their sauces

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