42 Best Bar & Grill in Portland

“Little neighborhood bar with truly excellent bar food. It was pretty quiet when we went in but drinks were good, staff was friendly, but otherwise that was about as much as I would say about it. Decent but not amazing patio, a sort of lounge seating area. Could be a decent place to grab some drinks.“

“Out of the dozen pho places I've tried in PDX, this one was a surprise for sure. It's hands down my favorite and it's such a small, unassuming spot. The salt and pepper squid is also the best I've ever had. I cannot recommend this place enough“

“We were pleasantly surprised to find this little gem while visit my niece in portland. My sis is a vegetarian so the food choices worked for all of us. The bartender was very friendly attentive and accommodating. Also the atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable. Perfect little spot for a drink and a bite!“

“I’m elated that this bar is under new ownership, I spent NYE here and it was a blast! I went back for my birthday. Entertainment is excellent-drag and burlesque shows, bands and comedy too. I’ve had a wonderful time every time! OH and the bar tenders are really incredibly nice and accommodating. Can’t recommend enough!!“

“Absolutely loved dining here before our concert at crystal ballroom. With the venue right around the corner it was a great spot to sit at the bar get cocktails and have a REALLY yummy dinner. I highly recommend the fried Brussel sprouts (they are gf) and the steak salad was also yummy ! Can’t wait to come “

“Great neighborhood dive - with great atmosphere and staff. My wife and I don't get to come here too often with young kids, but when we do we have a great time! Decent tap selection, haven't eaten here in years but it was solid from “

“A Portland institution with no cover for the early show. Lots of people, eating, vegan or vegetarian food, but with organic burgers available as well. Lots of people who are dressed as though they could immediately go on a hike or would feel comfortable with the Oregon country fair. People dancing by the stage. Lots of local talent and people who know each other. An intimate local bar that won't cost you an arm and a leg.“

“This is one of our go to neighborhood friendly bars for food and drinks. Nothing fancy, no frills bar but really good food and drinks at really good prices. The Park City Phillies on the fresh baked bread are delicious along with the Burgers, Tater Tots, and the Park City Salad with Grilled Chicken for our watching what we eat option. Had the meatloaf special and it too was delicious.“

“Nice cozy atmosphere, friendly bartender, dance floor, area for group game playing (board games, Jenga, etc). Full Oregon Lottery video slots, keno, scratch offs. Locals call it the most friendly for straits gay bar in Portland. LGBTQ+ friendlyParking: About 9 cars can park in the lot, shared with next door convenience store that specializes in glass smoking paraphernalia, Scorch lighters, and affordable beer, pop, wine and snacks DO NOT PARK in the CLEARLY marked store parking only spots during store hours (Mon-Sat 8-9, Sunday 9-8) or you will get towed away.“

“Parking: There is a parking lot that can fit about 10 cars. There is street parking..becuz the place is busy most of the time it is at times hard to park. But if you like to walk. There is always a place to park on Atlantic St.Wheelchair accessibility: Yes, there is wheelchair accessible.“

“Mighty Moe's Tanker is such a beautiful little spot! It's a little small, but even when I have seen it packed out, it wasn't uncomfortable at all! People are respectful, bartenders are darling, and the owner Moe is such a gem! It is all family vibe! I started regularly going when I was going through a super hard time and they were my safe space and comforting support! ?“

“It's kind of a idk, run down joint but the people that go there are really kewl and the bartenders are very friendly. I won 200 off of a twenty in one of their machines and now they are my favorite spot! I didn't eat there so idk about the food. Go there for the atmosphere!“

“Came here cuz I heard the Mac n cheese was some of the best in the city!Sadly it was good but not quite "the best" however the price point didn't leave me disappointed. Quite reasonable for what you get!Beer selection is incredible and the atmosphere is quiet but not too quiet and everyone was super friendly. Nice mid west neighbor tavern vibes. Very comfortable!I'll be back to try the burger :)“

“Going to start strong with cost effectiveness and ambiance, prices most commonly range from 4.75-8 dollars. Thursdays are all day happy hour, and each drink has over 2 oz of the hard alcohol added! Willing to make tall w/out cost increase. Best lemon drops (I always ask for a lot of sugar since I can't handle the taste of alcohol) and only 3.75 during happy hour, Malibu's are only 5.50!Really nice bartender, gives great suggestions, and is so nice they'll cook fries up until 11:30pm! I always leave a little more than tipsy during happy hour with 11.25 dollars of drinks under my belt (3 drinks). At most, it would cost 15 for drinks and 7 for a full thing of fries. Amazing service and relaxed atmosphere (I usually go around 11pm, but I recommend more than an hour to properly access billiards and other activities). Their music leans into a rock vibe, it's the only bar I've been to that makes me feel 100% comfortable.They have shuffle board, billiards, darts, and video poker. The lighting is darker with many TVs, and a lot of the furniture works amazing with the ambiance of the lighting. Overall 10/10! I recommend this to anyone who leans more introverted, I recommend going early if you want more people to talk to, but otherwise, come within the last 2.5 hours for a more introverted friendly experience. It's also 21+.Make sure to tip your bartender well. They seriously deserve it! (Each time I've gone, there's only been one bartender, I'll update with proper pronouns once I get informed. I struggle with being personal level social until after a couple of visits)“

“Love The Dugout. Service is great. Friendly staff. We come here every week and we feel like family. Kaylee is absolutely amazing. She alone is a reason to stop by. So friendly. Feel like we have been friends for years. Food is priced right. Wings and tots are worth it. Karaoke is fun and low pressure. This is our spot.“

“Great place!! All the bartenders are solid from my experience! Karaoke DJ/ DJ is always solid and willing to help out! Food is definitely tasty from tots to burgers it's always great!! I rarely score places like this but they've been good to me and anyone I've brought in.Parking: Plenty of open spots during the evening hours a little less from late afternoon to evening and later evenings so much parking!! If you look you will find a parking spot.“

“It's nice lots of space and other things to do while your there like play video poker on sit and have lunch with a friend or have a drink with some friends at the bar.Parking: There is a nice size parking lotWheelchair accessibility: It is wheelchair accessible“

“Favorite bar in Portland. The food is always great, friendly people, and it's nice and cozy inside. The smash burger is pretty decadent in my opinion; really good if you want something that will fill you up and then some. Recently had the Parmesan garlic fries - they were really good but you are going to want to drink to help wash these down.“

“One of the best west side dives. Spacious with all the fixings, friendly neighborhood crowd and great service. Solid food options for pub style. As a night shift person, I love the early open. I kinda wish they had a rack to lock up a bike out front, as it's on my commute home but I'm rarely in that neighborhood otherwise.“

“Neighborhood bar. They have a very nice menu. It has all the things. Chicken, sandwiches, salads and a very nice selection of burgers from a classic hamburger to a bacon blue cheese burger. The portion of fries use to be a bit bigger but I'm glad they slimmed down portion a bit. Their ranch dip is classic homemade tasting and not lite house brand. Their glasses are always spotless and their beer is always cold. Their mixed drinks are perfect. Not heavy handed but not just mixer either. The male waiter/bartender is always engaging and cordial. If you play video poker they have 7 or 8 machines. The have several large screens playing sports through out the bar. Tuesdays they have a taco/nacho bar, I've been once and it was great! Lots of options and fixins'. Prices are what you expect for a local bar in Parkrose.“

“It's a dive but a cozy, nice, dive. They have karaoke on some nights. Whoever is the chef right now made the BEST burger and caesar salad! I got the Lay Low burger and it was legit so fire! I wanna go back again today and order the same thing lol. Maybe it was the tequila making me feel some type of way, but I ended up tipping the chef personally. FI-RE! Oh, and stiff drinks“

“I've been here twice now and the food has been consistently good. First time I got the Cali burrito which was tasty, but I do wish the fries were just a little crispier. They seemed just a little undercooked. Second time I got the super nachos with chicken and they were good. A ton of food for a good price. Service is also consistently great and I love all their salsas. Definitely want to come back and try the ramen and queso taco next time.“

“The sandwiches and burgers here are so phenomenal I've been thinking about them for days after. There are a variety of beer styles -- not just IPAs -- and the beers on tap are excellent. If you're looking for a large tap list or frequent new things to try this isn't the place to go.“

“The food in this place is better than it has any right to be. The cook is clearly taking pride in what they're doing. I have had the pastrami burger twice and another times it's been fantastic.This spot is a cool, chill neighborhood spot with a great menu and friendly down to earth service.“

“Just moved to the neighborhood a few months ago and found this gem across the street. Didn't expect to feel so welcome at a bar where the walls have elk heads mounted along with old shotguns above the urinal. Never judge a book by it's cover. Try the chowder on Fridays and the collards on any day!“

“The food is well above what you would expect for a bar. We go there often for a drink, but rarely get a meal because we are pescatarian (love the appetizers though!). Today, we were thrilled because we asked the chef gal if she would make us a fish sandwich and she went out of her way to make us happy, even coming out several times to clarify what we wanted. It was an amazing sandwich and we hope they’ll add it to the menu! Also, our friend asked for fry sauce and the chef went back and whipped some up for her. Her and the bartender were much more accommodating than you’d expect for a bar (or even for many restaurants). I can’t recommend this place enough, and I whole heartedly think the staff amplify the experience.“

“Everything about this place is great; the food is good, the service is excellent, great beers on tap. The only problem, it is insanely loud. Not sure if it is just the crowd that frequents, or the design of the building, but I've been here 3 times now around 4-6 in the afternoon on a week day, and I can't even hear my friend sitting next to me. Surprised the staff can even hear customer orders. I think the same people are there every day too, definitely has that local neighborhood everyone meets there kind of feel about it.“

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“Stopped in to check out the new menu and it did not disappoint. The watercress beef salad is soo good. Also got the lime beef because that's my husband's favorite dish here. We usually always get egg rolls and wings when we're here so we ordered that as well. Order a few shots, service was good. Started to get busy with customers so there was a bit of a wait. Place was clean but there was lots of gnats flying around when we were trying to eat. Will definitely come back to try other menu items.“

“Lived in the area for a few years now and having a kid is getting us out more to explore the immediate neighborhood a little more. It's always on the walking path, but I've honestly slept on the Rose City Grill because of bad experiences from other golf course food back home, which was essentially hospital food that you'd only order if you were starving and desperate to eat. I need to unlearn what I have learned, and this spot is top tier.Mike and Chelsea are a friendly team that put out some great food. Came on Saturday on a whim and got their Jimmy Max, which was a solid breakfast sandwich: eggs, bacon, cheese, English muffin. Hit the spot at a good price. Today we're out getting a Reuben and it's exactly what I could hope for. No frills, not experimentomg, justa solid, traditional, corned beef Reuben with sauerkraut and swiss. There's plenty of places in Portland to find that experimental-fusion-chaos menu, but it's honestly nice to keep the standards alive and well.Golfers have been eating well here and the vibe is chill; plenty of tables to sit down at, baby even took a full nap being so comfortable! The grill is open to the public, so come stop by and grab something to eat, even if you're not a golfer.“

“Decent place, lots of regulars. Lots of taps. Older crowd.The reserve signs that people put on the video poker machines don't have a time limit. Regulars put them on and walk away for 20 minutes. Saw some frustrated players who were waiting just get up and leave.“

“I’ve visited just a handful of times, but each time the drinks have been excellent, the food yummy, and the service really friendly. Last night was my birthday, and the staff at the Lair were kind enough to accommodate 13 women with a big table and great service (without much advance notice). The Lair is not fancy, and you don’t want it to be. It’s the perfect low-key local hangout where you’re always treated like a regular (even if you’re not). P.S. Evan makes an excellent Bloody Caesar“

“Hands down, best Prime Rib Dip (French Dip)of my life. Could take or leave the mozzarella sticks and fried pickles. But the prime rib dip so far out shadows the mediocrity of the sides that it deserves a 5/5. The huckleberry lemon drop was also exceptional and the vodka tonic fully met my expectations. But the Tuesday special prime rib dip was so good I’ll be back just for that! Service was also exceptionally responsive.Parking: Easy to find a spot on a Tuesday night“

“Consumate dive bar, but in a good way. Great place to play pool for the first time, and the live band karaoke was a blast to hear in the other room! I like that the pool tables are away from the main floor so that there's plenty of space.“

“Jimmy’s is a great neighborhood spot where everyone is welcome. The bartenders are friendly professionals, they have ALL the sports, including NFL Sunday ticket. No matter the time of year and/or one’s sports preferences, they always know what people want to watch, and have cool vibe tunes playing when there’s not a big game on. The food is mostly average bar food, but the specials and homemade soups are legit. The hand battered chicken tenders are one of my guilty pleasures. Also recommend the hummus plate, and 2 for $4 Taco Thursday ?“

“For some reason I always forget just how great Virginia Cafe is. And then I go in and order a drink and a burger and wonder why I’m not here more often. Great food, great atmosphere, great location. What more can you ask for? Seriously, come by for a bite if you are in Downtown Portland at all.“

“At this point I'll call myself a regular, my husband and I love this place and it's the only place in the neighborhood that dose the chicken fried steak, and their garlic toast, yummm! The bartenders are so sweet and attentive, easy to conversate with and usually it's pretty laid back here, sure it can get loud at times, but what bar can't, right?;I love this place so much I'd work here... Lol ❤️“

“We got the bruschetta with pesto and 2 panini sandwiches with a side of homemade chips. The chips were super delicious. The service was ok, it was a bit slow for how few people were there. It is dog friendly. Outside is smoking so we sat around the corner and had no issues with the smoke.Vegetarian options: Several veggie options“

“New ownership and it shows. Its been 6 or 8 months since our last visit. Immediately I could tell something’s up when I walked in and it slelled clean and fresh. I think yhe ambiace is better too. We have been coming to this establishment for over 20 years and have been coming back for more. Have to say that the new owner/chef Alex has done amazing things here. The menu is impressive and food amazing! I really hope he keeps the new bartender Richard- he sets the bar in the area of service! If I could give 10 stars I would!Kid-friendliness: Richard the bartender/server gets a 100. We let the new owner/chef Alex and he is 100 aswell!Parking: Great off street parking down the alley behind restaurant“

“I was in Pappy’s last night for dinner.the second I walked through the door I was treated like family. My bartender,Tasha made me one of her own creations which she calls the Cirtini. Don’t know what is in it but it looks amazing and delicious. It is a little sweet but it sneaks up on you. Next time you in there and Tasha is working I highly recommend you try her Critini. While I was there I had ordered a club sandwich which was like a taste of heaven! And the atmosphere is amazing the way the lights are turned down low it gives off a very warm romantic energy almost like a seductive sexual energy. I tried my luck at some video lottery hands but I lost however I got to watch others hit left and right. Did better at billiards. The bathrooms are clean but not wheelchair accessible they are too small, take it from someone like myself who is wheelchair bound. Now the parking lot is handicapped accessible and so is the doorway.Wheelchair accessibility: See the posting above. Mentioned in the article“

“It was 10pm, hanging out with awesome friends, and My Father's Place's breakfast menu is exceptional! Pancakes were the best I've tasted in months!Although my taste buds were outraged by the suppleness of its texture and insulted by its perfect balance of flavors, I kept eating.If that wasn't bad enough, my mouth was straight-up nutted by the rich hot maple syrup and whipped butter in a flanking position so OP, that i had to wash it all down with another Guinness!I had the short stack btw (pictured), and it kicked my a$$, with me doing the splits on it at the end. I regret every decision I've made to avoid this place like a plague, and rightfully so, the person who I thought was the bouncer was just some guy who admired I.D. holograms and liked to play with his pocket flashlight.Overall, the atmosphere is your typical dive bar vibe, with a 5 star chef in the back!I kept the atmosphere rating to 1 because they earned it, and should be proud of such an achievement!Bring friends and tip everyone there!“

“It's our local neighborhood go to.. for us that are 21 & older only, type establishments, with in walking distance close by our home. Weather or not we're there with a little, or a lot of cash to play the lottery, eat, or just to purchase a pack of cigarettes. We are treated kindly, every time. That's what keeps us coming in as repeat customer's. Thank you, to all the kind staff, for making us feel welcomed.“