Good food and a great safe space for queer and straight people alike. The drag shows are fun, they…read morehave dancing and the owners support all of the shows that come through their stage.

Music karaoke dancing and good food! The staff is great and I feel so comfortable here.read more

We arrived in town early from Portland to go see a friends acoustic performance on 6/22. We had…read moresome time to spare and figured we'd go wine tasting. We walked through town looking at a few tasting rooms. Nothing really jumped out to us. Then Bamn!!! When we seen this place from across the street. It all changed our wine tasting plans. Let's go have a drink!!! It was a great decision. The outdoor area was set up very nice and welcoming. There's a lot of attention to detail in all the decorations. Not sure if the lady was the manager or owner that helped us. But her friendly service was top notch!!!! With us visiting from out of town. It made me and the lady feel like regulars. She gave us a recommendation on the Margarita. I'm more of a Bourbon lover. So I ordered the Traditional Manhattan and my lady ordered the requested margarita. Wow!!! Both our drinks were tasty and awesome. Hey bartenders great pour on the drinks!!!! Cheers!!!

Came here the first time for a class on creating and preparing cocktails my wife signed us up for…read moreon my birthday weekend. That was so informative and fun we made it back up for their Halloween party, was a bit chilly so we only stuck around for one drink that evening. This is such a great pop up spot, they all TRULY know the art of mixology and come up with a great variety of unique cocktails. Definitely worth stopping if you are in the area wine tasting or traveling.

This was our first visit to the Velvet Curtain Speakeasy, and everything about it was a delight…read morefrom the professional, friendly service to the charming '30's ambiance to the killer food and cocktails. They are clearly paying attention to the details that separate great restaurants from good ones. Our housemade potato gnocchi featured freshly grated, high quality Parmigiano-Reggiano from a cheese wheel at the bar, not the tasteless stuff from a green can. We tried three different wonderful cocktails, and the two that had a cherry garnish used delicious, pricey Luxardo cherries, not the cheap dyed Maraschinos from the grocery store. This focus on quality and providing a great drinking & dining experience was evident everywhere. I should also mention the excellent crab cake appetizer, which costs only $5! Do yourself a favor and check this place out.

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!!!!!

Food is delicious, they set the mood for a romantic evening, and they do well at table touching!…read moreWe've been pleasantly surprised with the consistency from each visit we've had.

Ronaldo has taken this place to another level. The way he broke down the menu left no questions…read moreunanswered and made the entire experience feel personal and effortless. To be clear, I've been here multiple times, but Ronaldo and Jeff are truly the A-team. Before, I always thought this place was just "okay"--good, but nothing that really stood out. This visit completely changed my perspective. Ronaldo and Jeff are a duo made in heaven. Their knowledge, hospitality, and teamwork elevated the experience to a whole new tier. It honestly felt like I was visiting a completely different speakeasy, and in the best way possible. Keep up the amazing work--you've turned a place I used to think was just average into one I'll be excited to come back to.

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!

We stopped into the Cellar Bar at McMenamins in McMinnville for a couple of drinks and ended up…read morehaving one of those unexpectedly perfect nights. I ordered an Old Fashioned and my wife had a Dirty Martini--both were seriously well made. Balanced, smooth, and clearly crafted by someone who knows what they're doing. The service was awesome from start to finish--friendly, attentive, and genuine without being over the top. But the real standout is the ambiance. The Cellar truly feels like you've stepped back in time... like you've wandered somewhere you maybe weren't supposed to find. Dim lighting, moody atmosphere, and that tucked-away, old-world vibe that makes you want to linger a little longer. If you're looking for a spot that feels intimate, a little mysterious, and delivers great cocktails to match, this is it. We'll definitely be back.

We were staying at the hotel, so had a drink on the rooftop. Amazing location and view. McMenamins…read morehas a fabulous selection of beer and ciders.

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.

This restaurant was perfect to spend my 30th birthday at we traveled in from Florida and this is…read moredefinitely the restaurant that you want to go to. The ambience is amazing with the phenomenal executive chef who will take all of your thoughts into consideration. The food is very local and made exactly the way you like it and you cannot pick a better place when visiting Cannon Beach. Best experience of my life!

Absolutely overpriced garbage. Spent over $300 on dinner for two. Got warm champagne. Overcooked…read morehalibut. A Sous vide prime filet that was stringy and flavorless. The "Big Ass Baked Potato" had to have been baked the day before, then reheated..... ghastly! And then the server gave away that the $16 strawberries and cream dessert was strawberries and Cool Whip! WOW! And paper napkins! And the chef/owner lying to people at the door without reservations that they are booked 3 months out, but he can squeeze them in; the place was nearly empty at 7:30. What a waste of money!!!