A proper tiki bar with great drinks and proper glass and mugs, beautiful decor, and proper exotica…read moremusic! The service was amazing and the food was good too. Loved it can't wait to go back.

I wanted to love you. I still do - but it was a huge miss for us…read more Came in around opening - noon. They are right next to my fave spot - the pinball place! We wanted a drink and bite before thrifting and going to the book store. One other couple was inside. Waiter was nice but not hospitable. The ambiance is amazing - 10/10 love the vibe and decor. I ordered a drink of the mixed drinks and my husband got a margarita. The drink was so bad - neither one of us could drink it. I don't think I've ever returned a drink I can't pound before haha. It was 10 minutes before I went home to the bar to ask for something different - no one came by to ask how things were. The guava choice I picked for the second - not good. Watered down flavors of who knows. The drinks at Wahi Hanna are amazing in comparison - especially with the Dole Whip vibe. The spam fries were $9 for half a can of spam cut up and put in the oven with a side of mayo? The loco moco was promising but tasted like something you'd get at Kenjis - not a Hawaiian spot. I feel like with a lot of tweaks in flavor - this could be a great spot.

Find the magic door to be transported to a cozy and beautiful back area full of seasonal drinks,…read moreclassics, food, and great service. I had the eggnog martini while waiting for a table upfront and it was so good. I enjoyed reading about the various drinks and combinations. Folks kept coming in so it seems like it fills up on weekends. I got there around 6pm. Good prices, fun theme, good drinks!

It's got the cool, need a password to get in can I sit at the bar vibe. Just to get in, you will…read moreneed The password from the restaurant hostess. Then you walk through the wine storage cellar, and pick up the phone in the phone booth, which calls the bartender. With the password only then can you enter the bar. Just had drinks there, which were high-quality. Haven't tried the food yet. There's a long bar made of pennies on top, with comfy Bar chairs. A great place for a drink! I've been told the Italian food there is good. This bar is a five minute walk from my friends house, to the bar. But from the bar to their house is 35 minutes. The difference is staggering.

This is one of my favorite steakhouse/speakeasy in the Portland/HV area! It's located downstairs in…read morethe monarch hotel. It's a good place for a date night or a special occasion. The place itself is beautifully decorated with low warm lighting. And there's even live jazz music/ musicians playing. My favorite thing about The Underground is how good their sides are and the different options to choose from. If you like truffle get their truffle Mac & cheese or the truffle mashed potatoes. They add the perfect amount of truffle where you can actually taste it but it also doesn't overwhelm the dishes. The portions of these sides are also big enough to share family style. Steaks here are sold a la carte. Every time I come back I like to try a different one and so far my favorite is the peppercorn steak! The caprese salad was light and fresh--it was a nice break to eat this from all the heavy foods. I've been here a couple times and our server were always so nice and helpful. Service and hospitality are on point.

WHY does corporate America seem to destroy everything? The Underground was hands-down the most…read moremagical place I'd ever been to see a show or to enjoy a mind-bendingly great meal. Well, that's just not the case anymore. The Underground is in The Monarch hotel, which was independently-owned until some corporation bought it, and the new ownership systematically destroyed everything that made The Underground unbeatable. I intentionally held off on writing any updates to my review because I wanted to give (new) staff a chance to work the kinks out under the new ownership. Well, nothing improved, and everything got worse: * The AWESOME lobster bisque? GONE * The mushroom medley served with the steaks? GONE * Freshly-prepared appetizers? GONE **NOTE: Some of my favorites were still on the menu, but they're clearly made ahead-of-time with far inferior ingredients and reheated before service *The amazing Jacobsen finishing salt lovingly and PERFECTLY sprinkled on every steak before service? GONE *The AMAZING staff that LITERALLY were literally more like family than wait staff? GONE (well, probably 95% of them anyway, a literal couple originals were still on-staff during my last visit, but they clearly weren't happy, and appeared to be under a LOT of stress). *Steaks that defy their relatively low price point? GONE **The steaks are still on the menu, but the prices have skyrocketed (seriously, some by as much as $25 per on my last visit), and the quality is and preparations are far WORSE than previous. The previous steakhouse menu has been added to with other non-steak dishes, but they're even worse than the steaks now are. Their web site shows that they're "closed for renovations" for two months, but I doubt I'll be back. I doubt it will be even remotely close to what it was before when they're done with it (who knows, they may just put a chain restaurant franchise down there). DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!!!!!

I have mainly been tendered by Ace and Micheal but if the whole team is as cool as the two say it…read moreis then this is the place to go. It is such a friendly and really nice place, perfect especially for those that like decent and quiet conversations along side delicious cocktails. I assure you as some one who does not enjoy alcohol very much. This is the place to go, at least one of the drinks on menu is delicious so long as you know your own taste Max to go to this speakeasy would be 4 friends but other than that, it's a very nice place with lots of sou

Had the pleasure of meeting Asha and Evyn (who's got jokes). Both bartenders were amazing and…read moredescribing the drinks and processes. Enjoyed myself the GS and cross currents. GS was nice and refreshing with the aroma of the cucumber with each sip. The cross currents is a fun drink to sip on with the sugared rim. Will be back to try other drinks soon :)

Food is pretty good...I love the kalua pork! The spam musubi are pretty good too. Bathrooms are…read morewell stocked and very clean. The drinks are freaking awesome, tasty and they get the job done. All the employees are super friendly and so attentive. Thanks gals!

Loved this vacation getaway in an hour! Tiki room tucked in a tiny entrance gives "adult rainforest…read morecafe" vibes! Ambience galore! Amazing fresh drinks! Food is worth it! Service was fast for me at 4:30pm on a Sunday night... But happy hours are until 4 or after 8pm.

Speakeasy vibes, not a Speakeasy place. If I lived in…read morePortland I would want to shoot a vintage photoshoot here. It's just gorgeous with so many things that make my adhd brain happy. The cocktails were top tier, the host/bartender was friendly and talkative. What more could you ask for?

If you're not sure if you're at the right place, you've made it there. It just looks like every…read moreother Portland house from the outside, but on the inside it's super classy speakeasy vibes. Some of the best cocktails I've ever had -and they're pretty generous with their alcohol. Overheard one of the bartenders saying they had been bartending for over 20 years, and it shows. Didn't get the chance to try any of the food. Seating looks pretty limited due to the size of the house, but I heard there's a patio out back. Definitely will be coming back soon.

The service was excellent, the pork tacos were really good, and I loved the Brazilian limeaderead more

Great beer selection and the only bottle shop I know of on this side of town…read more I've never tried the food, but I hear great things about it. My friends all rave about the grinder sandwich. Service is always great, but can sometime slow down when the line gets long (there is no table service). The ambiance is very rustic and casual. If the main area fills up, there is an additional room with lots of seating through the hallway on the right.

Amazing staff and the male bartender was able to give me a tequila citrusy spicy cocktail…read moreconcoction that he made for me. Oysters were amazing and elote fries were good too! Love the setting and cozy but it can be loud here. Will be back for more drinks. They have a late night menu too!

It's labeled as a speakeasy. Hidden but accessible. However - there are less than ten tables. I…read moreestimate that they seat less than 35 people total. So show up early in the night! And also don't stay long - the menu is a few items (appetizers) and a few signature drinks. Don't be the table that camps out for 2+ hours on one round of drinks! It's a clean, upscale, intimate environment.

6/23/26, first visit to Multnomah…read more From start to finish the experience was great. Friendly host to amazing bartender, and an unbelievable whiskey & bourbon selection! Enjoy a pour of Little Book as well as an Old Fashioned cocktail. 5 all they way! Highly recommend

The atmosphere in this turn-off-the-20th-century style dim-lit whiskey bar with beautiful couches…read moreand fireplace aesthetic perfection and frenetic social club energy is nearly unmatched. The room alone almost made it worth my time. The English pea risotto was very good, and the house fries were good. The French-oaked flight I requested was a sad effort. The bartender never asked what distillers I had as options other than indicating that Makers 46 must be what I'm after when I said French oaked and creamy was my vibe, to which I raised an eyebrow and indicated I was ok if he started with that in my flight as a base for comparison. Otherwise he never asked whether I'd like to spend good money on something special (I would have said yes) and later claimed these were the only French-oaked bottles they even had in stock despite a claimed inventory of over 2,000 whiskeys. What arrived: Penelope Architect--nothing at all on the nose, something like wood paneling on the palate. Angel's Envy Triple Oak--tasted just like the Angel's Envy Rum Cask I can get at the supermarket. Maker's 46--the best of those three, yet still quintessentially basic as a wheated French-staved bargain buy, which, by the way, I never indicated I was there for. When I diplomatically indicated my that my flight was totally blasé and asked for one last pour in hopes of redeeming the experience, he brought me a redundant Maker's Heart Series in which the heart was made of mildly chocolate-inspired disappointment. Staff clearly put effort into educating and serving, and the environment is special enough that I hope to return with friends for that alone, even though I was rushed out due to a scheduled reservation needing my unscheduled seat. Ultimately the pours left me with an extremely unimpressive result and a future 0-for-2 that I'd be willing to risk in hopes of their redemption. Exceptionally impressive venue, if totally unimpressive flight curation.

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".

Date: Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 Time: around 4:45pm…read moreParty of: 2 which turned into 4 later *Ru Paul Sparkle Pony ($12) *Glenfiddich 12 yr ($18) *Soda Water ($2) We were meeting up one of my old friends for dinner. Since we had some time to kill, the hubby and I stopped by The Box Social to wait out the 30ish mins. I wanted something light and refreshing so got the sparkle pony. It was indeed bubbly and refreshing. Tho very light given there was vodka in it. The aesthetic of the place is very minimalistic. It was super quiet and bright when we were there. So the vibe can be a little sterile. Bartender was great. We just wanted a quick drink and he delivered. Once my friends joined us, one ordered a quick soda and we were on our way to dinner. Great if you want a very chill bar. Worth checking out for a round. REVIEW #3731