The High Water Mark

High Water Mark is a gem! While I haven’t had the chance to experience their live shows yet, the food and service alone make this place a must-visit. The staff and kitchen are top-notch, kind, and accommodating, no matter the crowd.

Must try: the sliders and the vegan burger – both are phenomenal. There’s always something cool on the TV, whether it’s 80s/90s animation or cult classics like Fire and Ice. The punk atmosphere is on point, and the space feels like a safe haven for anyone who’s open-minded and looking for a unique experience. Remember to tip your waiters – they go above and beyond! If you’re on the fence, go with a friend! Can’t recommend it enough!

Vegetarian options: Great Vegan Food !

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger, Grilled Cheese, Fries, Soy Curl Cheese Steak Sandwich

Not enough seating, and the seating they have isn't very comfortable. That being said, this is a great bar with a fantastic ambiance.

Kid-friendliness: Not kid-friendly

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

If you can't say something nice...don't say anything at all.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Head up the spot for my friend's painting session! It was a blast. Drinks were cheap, service was awesome and the atmosphere was great as well. Can't wait to try their food next time

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food and place is good, but it’s taken over 45 minutes for two Bahn Mi’s and we’re still waiting… I will make food at home over eating here in the future

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 1

Vegetarian options: vegan tacos are super tasty!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tacos

Went here to see Black Tusk, the show and venue was amazing, I loved the spacious outdoor area, and I had the best grilled cheese I've ever had at this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great place. Whenever I'm at my buds place up in the NE, we go here. Bartenders are always super nice, and they have an awesome patio. The inside is pretty neat too. Great watering hole!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sound system that punches above its weight, lovely venue.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Perfect? No.
Perfect for me? Yes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Awesome divey metal bar. Food is surprisingly good, drinks are well priced, and the venue side of the house has outstanding sound.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nachos, beer, bands, firepit

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pulled Pork Sliders

Cheap booze, good food, metal shows, cool atmosphere, queer friendly. The ultimate portland dive.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is honestly a very impressive bar and small venue and it's awesome to see a place that hosts a friendly metalhead community in the area. It's amazing how good the sound team is and I appreciate any place that allows music lovers to access and listen to live music easily and at affordable prices. They host a lot of local heavy bands and other events, and connected to the bar and restaurant area is the stage. I had a difficult time here solely due to my sensory processing issues and crowds are typically not my thing, but I always understand what I am getting into and my partner was impressed by how much the place is able to fit into a fairly small building. Maybe others with similar disorders may experience the same thing, but otherwise it should be good. We ordered some pork belly fries during the show and it was delicious. They seem to have a good fusion menu.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 4

Good times, good food. Good music! They got me out of my house anyway.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5