Hale Pele is my favorite Tiki Bar. The drinks are great, the food is great, and the staff is fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shweta Malik
I have been here a few times and mostly had a good experience except this recent one. We went there about 45mins before closing and were seated at the bar. Even when we asked for a table, we were told NO, we’re about to close, so bar it is. Later a few folks walked in who were seated at a table. People of color are treated differently here, which I experienced first hand. The bartender mentioned you have until midnight to finish your drink and then right at 11pm tells us you have 5 mins to leave before we lock the doors. Also, they left the door to the bar open to air out something and refused to close it or move us elsewhere while the draft kept freezing us.The food and drink were fine, but the way we were treated I don’t see myself returning in the foreseeable future.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
C Cassaday
Always a great experience at Hale Pele. Great atmosphere. Delicious Tiki Drinks. If you arrive and there's a line, don't get discouraged, as the seats tend to become avaliable relatively quickly. We didn't eat, we just had a drink and left a out was the end of the night. Can't say how good the food is.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Joshua Barrio
I thought I had reviewed this place already... I know it's a tiki bar so they do have the expected style drinks. However this is the Best RUM bar in PDX they have an excellent selection of Rum from around the world. You can order a pour / shot on ice or neat. The food is also great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Dilshod Ruziev
Angie’s rating: Hot buttered rum: 7/10 pumpkin latte for alcoholics Coconut drink: 👍👍/ 👍👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michele Alley-Carbone
Love this tiki bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Michelle
This place is an institution for a reason. The cocktails are some of the best in the city and the bartending staff are insanely talented. The food is also delicious, I need that deviled egg recipe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alma Matrecito
Absolutely yes! Loved the space and ambiance. We sat at the bar and enjoyed watching them make all the cocktails! Best way to see which one looks like the next drink to try! Great service! Friendly staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Dana Gordon
A perfect hideaway tiki bar! Looks like nothing from the outside, and then you walk into a themed dreamscape. Fantastic decor and experience that's a throwback to vintage tiki bars. Legit menu for rum enthusiasts, but the snackies were great, too.
Our server (Nathaniel, I think he said) was a proper mixologist who made helpful suggestions and was a joy to chat with and watch as he crafted drinks.
Thanks for a very fun time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Suzette McN
Absolutely a blast. They hit the tiki bar theme hard and did it well. There are drinks that light on fire, and sound and fog effects, you really feel like you are in another world. You might have to wait in line to get in, the place itself is rather small, but it's worth it. All the food I have tried was excellent. They can even accommodate vegan and gluten free straight from the menu (they have other food as well). We reccomend the taro chips, they are excellent warm. The drink menu is extensive, and the staff is friendly and helpful if you need guidance. They also have alcohol free versions of some of the drinks, which is fun if you are abstaining. We will definitely be back again and again.
Walked in at 11:20 on a Thursday & was told they were closed. I know they close at midnight but that seemed a little early for last call?
Mike A
It’s a fun vibe for sure. The seating isn’t the best for groups of 4 or more people but if you’re lucky enough to find a limited table for your group size, then the vibe is pretty laid back. The food was okay, some things were great and others average. The drink menu is fantastic of your a fan of tropical rum drinks. I mean if you’re not, you’re probably not stopping in here anyway. Haha
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hawaiian Bread with Guava Sauce, Lumpia
Tim Halen
We went to have drinks, place was busy but not to crazy. The drinks were good and strong.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Good product for a good price
If you like Tiki themed bars, this one is worth a stop in Portland, OR. Very small but the flame 🔥 drinks and cool Tiki Atmosphere are worth it .Most drinks were $16 and they did have non alcohol 🍸 drinks for $10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Patricia Dunn
It was a cute place. But they wouldn't even let us in To eat because I didn't have my i.d. I came straight from work
Hale Pele is my favorite Tiki Bar. The drinks are great, the food is great, and the staff is fantastic.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have been here a few times and mostly had a good experience except this recent one. We went there about 45mins before closing and were seated at the bar. Even when we asked for a table, we were told NO, we’re about to close, so bar it is. Later a few folks walked in who were seated at a table. People of color are treated differently here, which I experienced first hand. The bartender mentioned you have until midnight to finish your drink and then right at 11pm tells us you have 5 mins to leave before we lock the doors. Also, they left the door to the bar open to air out something and refused to close it or move us elsewhere while the draft kept freezing us.The food and drink were fine, but the way we were treated I don’t see myself returning in the foreseeable future.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Always a great experience at Hale Pele. Great atmosphere. Delicious Tiki Drinks. If you arrive and there's a line, don't get discouraged, as the seats tend to become avaliable relatively quickly. We didn't eat, we just had a drink and left a out was the end of the night. Can't say how good the food is.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I thought I had reviewed this place already... I know it's a tiki bar so they do have the expected style drinks. However this is the Best RUM bar in PDX they have an excellent selection of Rum from around the world. You can order a pour / shot on ice or neat. The food is also great
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Angie’s rating:
Hot buttered rum: 7/10 pumpkin latte for alcoholics
Coconut drink: 👍👍/ 👍👍
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this tiki bar!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is an institution for a reason. The cocktails are some of the best in the city and the bartending staff are insanely talented. The food is also delicious, I need that deviled egg recipe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely yes! Loved the space and ambiance. We sat at the bar and enjoyed watching them make all the cocktails! Best way to see which one looks like the next drink to try! Great service! Friendly staff!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
A perfect hideaway tiki bar! Looks like nothing from the outside, and then you walk into a themed dreamscape. Fantastic decor and experience that's a throwback to vintage tiki bars. Legit menu for rum enthusiasts, but the snackies were great, too.
Our server (Nathaniel, I think he said) was a proper mixologist who made helpful suggestions and was a joy to chat with and watch as he crafted drinks.
Thanks for a very fun time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely a blast. They hit the tiki bar theme hard and did it well. There are drinks that light on fire, and sound and fog effects, you really feel like you are in another world. You might have to wait in line to get in, the place itself is rather small, but it's worth it. All the food I have tried was excellent. They can even accommodate vegan and gluten free straight from the menu (they have other food as well). We reccomend the taro chips, they are excellent warm. The drink menu is extensive, and the staff is friendly and helpful if you need guidance. They also have alcohol free versions of some of the drinks, which is fun if you are abstaining.
We will definitely be back again and again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Walked in at 11:20 on a Thursday & was told they were closed. I know they close at midnight but that seemed a little early for last call?
It’s a fun vibe for sure. The seating isn’t the best for groups of 4 or more people but if you’re lucky enough to find a limited table for your group size, then the vibe is pretty laid back. The food was okay, some things were great and others average. The drink menu is fantastic of your a fan of tropical rum drinks. I mean if you’re not, you’re probably not stopping in here anyway. Haha
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Hawaiian Bread with Guava Sauce, Lumpia
We went to have drinks, place was busy but not to crazy. The drinks were good and strong.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
If you like Tiki themed bars, this one is worth a stop in Portland, OR. Very small but the flame 🔥 drinks and cool Tiki Atmosphere are worth it .Most drinks were $16 and they did have non alcohol 🍸 drinks for $10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
It was a cute place. But they wouldn't even let us in
To eat because I didn't have my i.d. I came straight from work
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