Great staff and wow the chicken and Jos mmmm mmm hand…read morebreaded etc and home made ranch all amazing for sure

Delicious fried chicken & Joe joe's. I always enjoy a couple of drafts while I wait. The bar…read moretenders are always friendly!

Abbor Hall came highly recommended by my boyfriend's brother and his partner. The best I can…read moredescribe the feeling is the theme song to Cheers. My boyfriend's brother and his partner were treated like regulars here and the feeling was extended to me and my boyfriend. Becca was so kind and friendly. She took the time to talk to us and it felt like gabbing with a friend. It's such a welcoming environment and I can really tell she really cares about this bar. She really made this feel like a cozy experience. The drinks were incredible. I'm not much of a drinker, and the drinks didn't feel intimidating at all. I tried the bees knees off of the happy hour menu and that was light with a lemon-y taste to it. I also had the panda punch and that is probably one of my new favorites. It's so light and fruity tasting with a hint of warmth to it. I realized now that I did not get any pictures of the drinks and I'm really sad. They were both very beautifully presented. All of the drinks in the group looked fantastic. I already cannot wait to go back.

This deserves an update. My previous review all stands, but I'd give this place 6 stars if I…read morecould. I don't get to go out for cocktails all that often, but this is now my absolute first choice. Whether it's been weeks or months since our last visit, we're treated like regulars. Becca makes every visit special. She knows my favorite drinks, suggests others I haven't tried but should, and ALWAYS takes the time to explain ingredients or the story behind any given drink on the menu. A great place makes you feel like a regular, even when you're not. And everyone here does a great job of that. Finally tried the food. Pretzel was great - cheese plate also great.

To me, this place seems like hidden gem. My husband and I talk about this place a lot and wish we…read morestill lived in the area because the burgers and cake are so good. The burgers are juicy and huge, and you have to get a slice of the cake to share. The waitresses are nice and accommodating. It's one of those places you can go for a casual drink or for a late night meal. Miss it!

Wasn't very busy. Food is not consistent…read more Waiter Patrick was not tentative and smell like cigarettes

We ordered fish and chips the Friday special, got chicken instead, we ordered a 9' personal pizza…read morewith 5 toppings, got a pizza that looked and tasted like a .99 cent frozen pizza, horrible, the fries were cold and by the time they corrected their mistakes, our dinner was ruined!! I will never ever order food from here again! Such a disappointment

Another great breakfast and coffee with great service for just $12.45! Hard to find this deal in…read morePortland these days!

Had an awesome time at The Observatory the other weekend. Unlike a lot of places, they run their…read moreHappy Hour on the weekend, which is what drew my partner and I in. You can absolutely smell the fish and vinegar as soon as you walk through the door, which I think gives the place a very homey pub feel. I ordered a spiked peach Arnold Palmer, which I enjoyed (and it was pleasantly strong) and a glass of the house white, which was good for the price. Our server was very fast and attentive. To eat I got the tomato soup with a grilled cheese, which was absolutely fantastic. The soup was so creamy and flavorful, and I cannot imagine a better meal after spending all day walking outside in the rain. The fries were super crispy and I liked the batter. My partner and I shared some of their breadsticks, which were deliciously baked (fresh!) and came with a super refreshing basil crema and a nice tomato-y dip. Wonderful all. My partner ordered fish and chips, and was surprised to find that it is one large fillet of fish, not multiple pieces like you would typically expect. He said the fish was fine, but a little tough. Overall, a wonderful experience. I definitely hope to return. I highly recommend this place as a refuge during the cold winter months!

You know what I will admit that my ardor for The Observatory has cooled over time. I do still count…read moretheir rosemary pear martini as my favorite cocktail in town - and really their cocktail menu overall is still excellent. But the last few times I've stopped in for a meal, it feels like the food isn't quite as impressive as it used to be. Could be all in my head. Not sure. But it's always a nice spot to hang out and chat with friends, you can get seated quicker if you enter through Over & Out, which basically functions as an extension of the main Observatory, with it's own bar and pool tables.

Jeno and the Q staff are amazing! I lost my scarf last week. Jeno while still doing his job was…read moreable to locate it and get it back. First CLASS Operation! Respect always!

Wow! The hospitality here is strong. The owner is sweet, makes sure you're having a great time and…read morejust on it. Not to mention the great bartenders and staff. You can tell they all care about the customers. Came in for a couple pre-new year's drinks alone. Immediately, a nice man said hello and the bartender also. Felt like an instant friend. The drinks are good and very well thought out. The lychee martini is where it's at--but recommendation, maybe add a bitter rim? Just one girls thought. I only got the rolls, but, wow, the taro and the sauce were salty, spicy and sweet! I saw some of the other dishes, and they looked good. Especially the sticky rice "burger". The outside is confusing, as it's behind a storage building and can be hard to locate, but please do. The inside is crazy cool and like a little hidden club. I will be back, I recommend you try it out asap!

We drove by this part almost weekly for the last ten years. We were not ready to go home after a…read moreBelly dance show at Marino Adriatic cafe, so we looked Irish Bars on Yelp. Whelan's was one of the ones that came up, and i decided to go there; since, it's half way home. We got there around 11:00 pm. It wasn't busy, but the atmosphere was enjoyable. There was a group of people who just left a Christmas party, so Melanie T had fun with them. I tried one of the Irish beers on tap that was excellent. It tasted great, and wasn't very high in alcohol, so it did not put you to sleep. The bar tender told us about their Shepard's Pie, but the kitchen was closed (except for bar food). We decided to come back Sunday after Pickleball which we did. The shepard's Pie was one of the best things that I've had in a long time. Check out Melanie T's pictures and videos. I wanted to eat it everyday. Everyone there made us feel like we have been friends for a long time; especially, after telling them that I am originally Palestinian. Irish people and Palestinian people have a special bond... Parking could be tricky, but it's worth walking all the way from the far end of Gresham to get here...

Delicious Food Great Service…read moreFAB Vibes We've been here a few times and world really like to try so many different things on the menu. Thanks Jody

Mellow, clean, good friendly bartenders, there's a couple pool tables there, video poker and a…read morejukebox (unfortunately with no default tunes so can be awkwardly silent at times). A good neighborhood bar all around.

Bartender stays talking to her friend or on her phone chill bar but pay attention to your customers…read morebecause that's how you will make money for the bar and yourself

Scott is a great bartender very accommodating and the drinks were on point. Fun little…read moreestablishment to stop off at!

Nice place. But the seating isn't the best, there's limited room, and it gets too noisy in there at…read moretimes. Overall, there's other places that offers better seating, more space and more solitude.

This hidden jewel is another "Old Portland" spot my friends and I discovered. We wanted to sing…read morekaraoke and was referred to this spot. We initially had doubts when we arrived and whether not if we would fit in. Those worries washed away as the karaoke party was about to start and we got a table. The drinks are affordable and the bartender is super friendly and caring. The bar was not crowded either and my group got to sing plenty of times throughout the night. I was surprised they had a good size food menu and it was affordable. I went for the deli wrap and it was made to order. It even came with a bag of chips as a nice bonus. As for karaoke, they have a computer set up and they can pretty much play mostly anything since they can use Youtube as a last resort. The staff loved our group and they wanted us to come back. We came back again as promised a couple weeks later and were welcomed once again. We sang our hearts out and everyone had a great time. I found my new karaoke spot and can't wait to go back!

What you see is what you get. I love my local wateringhole. The staff is always friendly…read more Definitely an older crowd type of place. A great place for me to sit and contemplate life while enjoying a brew unbothered. Bless