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    Bellwether Bar

    4.5 (84 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    BELLWETHER BAR ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
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    Tabor bread & burrata
    Jenna H.

    Very casual vibes with surprisingly amazing food. Everything was fresh, flavorful and perfect for sharing with friends. I can't wait to return when the weather is nicer to sit on the back patio!

    radish and farro
    Benjamin S.

    This is a popular neighborhood bar, especially the back patio when the weather is nice. Very low-key casual vibes and the food menu has a lot of options whether you want to snack and drink or have a full dinner. You order at the bar and get a number. Like I said, pretty low-key, so sometimes there's just two people at the bar, one doing the drinks and one taking orders and the line can build up. But it does seem like the kitchen is pretty quick and the people bringing out the food is super nice and helpful. For the food, I really liked the "tomato cured shrooms," which are button mushrooms marinated in a tomato sauce. If you like ketchup and mushrooms like I do, then this is a fun snack. Something about the tomato flavor gives the mushrooms a pop. The roasted radish and farro was good, but the radish was cut a bit big. I didn't want a big entree, so I got the sausage, which was decent with white bean romesco and grilled scallions. The graham panna cotta was a nice way to cool down on a warm night. I went early and sat outside, and it was getting busier when I left so the recommendation is to go early. It's nice having places like Bellwether in the neighborhood.

    This was a special--whipped cheese with chickpeas, roasted radishes, and beans. Perfection!
    Ashley R.

    I love Bellwether! Impeccable drinks, food & atmosphere. I can't wait to see what they do with the fantastic back patio--changes are coming!

    Cheeseburger with a side of fries
    Simply Sarah’s A.

    We've passed by this place several times and always wanted to check it out and we're so glad we did. The atmosphere was just so amazing and cozy and inviting the food was just perfect and just enough. The service was amazing. We sat on the bar and just enjoyed a beautiful date night.

    Grilled Prawns $21
    Ben C.

    Naturally cute ~ cozy indoor with a few tables around the house bar. A lot more picnic tables outside in the backyard though the overhead covers could use some mending for rainy days. Fun on sunny days, fun on rainy days too. Menu ~ somewhat pricey but tasty plates to share and nibble together. Decent beer on tap and interesting cocktails. Service is cordial & polite. Self serve utensils & water. Go early for a relaxed afternoon vibe. Stay longer for a much louder social scene with elevated music & talk. Much louder. Simple street parking around the bar.

    Burrata and asparagus, grilled bread in the shadow in back.
    Leif B.

    Awesome cocktails and really good food! Order at bar and take a number with you. They have a great back patio for the summer, and definitely a cool old building vibe inside.

    Burrata & Peaches, Seafood Roll, Harissa Roasted Cauliflower
    Hee Y.

    Street parking was easy. We arrived at 4pm Sunday and there were plenty of open tables inside and outside. We ordered at the bar. Cocktail 61 - one of the sweeter options. Harissa Roasted Cauliflower - it was good, but I was expecting a bit more flavor Burrata & Peaches - delicious & would order again Seafood roll - delicious; it was the favorite dish we ordered!

    Brittani C.

    Items we ordered: Devilled eggs Burrata & peaches with grilled bread Chickpea panisse Chantrelle tartine Beef tartare Braised pork belly Cocktail 62 Cocktail 57 Ferment "garden" lager You can't go wrong with any dish/drink you order. Everything had great texture, flavor, variety that created seamless dishes. You do order in the front so we recommend just keeping a tab open! Indoor and outdoor area is cozy and fun. They do have limited seats, but had no trouble finding one at opening. Staff was friendly and all around good vibes. We will be coming back!!

    Steak
    Nicolette S.

    What a cute little spot! You order at the bar for both drinks and food - amazing cocktail list and menu. Popped in for an impromptu date night and sat at the bar. The staff were super friendly and the food was delicious. You can tell they use seasonal ingredients to curate their menu. We got steak, a salad (forget which), the bread & butter and the squash. We liked all of it! The only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is because there was quite a wait for food. Even the bread and butter took more than 20 minutes to come out, then we got the sides, and finally the steak after probably 35ish minutes. Probably just an off night or kitchen super slammed all at once. Either way, we will be back!

    Back Patio at the Bellwether. No action on a drizzly winter Saturday.
    Michael H.

    Really enjoyed my first visit to the Bellwether Bar! A friend and I visited on a recent trip to Ikea in Portland. He had identified this bar as a place he'd like to visit. So, on a rainy Saturday recently, we finally made it. The decor is great! it feels like a pub. It's kind of dark in various areas, but it is definitely cozy. We enjoyed some deviled eggs and a couple cheese burgers. I had one of the Bellwether's signature cocktails, the '69 (Don't).' Amaretto, Overproof Rum, Lemon, Dr. pepper and Coconut. It was pretty d4mn good! We will definitely be back when we're in East Portland! Especially in the Spring or Summer - their back patio looks awesome...

    just a lil view from our seat at the bar
    Sara G.

    We first visited a week ago, but chose to leave as the place was busy and it felt too chilly for us to sit outside (though it was cool to see other groups sitting out on the back patio). The ambience was too enticing to not make another attempt back. This week we visited on a Friday evening and the experience exceeded all my expectations. I can't say enough great things about Bellwether Bar. We'll be back for sure! To sum up the highlights: - the entire space is cozy, warm, & charming - the staff were friendly and very attentive - the restrooms were clean & also charming - the drinks were delicious and felt well-priced for what you get! - the music choice was awesome (starting the night upbeat and groovy, to ending with mellow moods)

    Chicken Tartare
    Kareem A.

    Bellwether bar was mad (British accent)! Seriously, if you can get a seat inside, it's the perfect vibe. Their drinks were great, beer and cocktails. This is also the first place I've tried chicken tartare and it was impressive. The mushroom toast was also filling and artisanal. The folks working there were super helpful and helped us get a seat, it was great. Highly recommend!

    Tabor Bread, Seafood Dip, Japanese Beer & Hot Toddy

    Beautiful, quaint little spot for date night! Enjoyed the Tabor Bread and Seafood Dip along with a Japanese Beer and a Hot Toddy. Delicious! Can't wait to come back and try a dinner!

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    4 years ago

    Nice little garden patio and about 5 booths inside. Quality food and great mixed drinks.

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    Came here recently with a friend and left thoroughly impressed. We started with the oregano fried…read morebread appetizer, served with a crème fraîche basil sauce and a roasted tomato dipping sauce -- it was absolutely delicious and set the tone for the rest of the meal. For mains, my friend ordered the elk burger, and as a self-proclaimed elk burger connoisseur, her approval means something -- she thoroughly enjoyed it. I went with the pulled pork sandwich, which was good and flavorful, and paired really well with their pepper & cabbage coleslaw on the side. We also split a cup of the roasted red pepper and tomato bisque, which was honestly a highlight of the whole meal -- rich, well-balanced, and worth ordering on its own. Drinks deserve a shoutout too: their non-alcoholic options were great. My friend raved about the guava lemonade, and I had the blueberry vinegar shrub, which was excellent -- bright, crisp, and refreshing.

    Add this to your must visit list, Now!…read more Oh my gosh, the observatory is the best place to go especially if you're in town and about to fly out the next day! Close enough to PDX hotels to Uber. The food was spectacular. The salads are huge. The ribs looked amazing. The lamb meatloaf was extremely tasty and the chicken pesto fettuccine was able to be made without fettuccine for me with just extra veggies and it was stellar. They did not even balk at substituting the extra veggies.. the swordfish special with the mushroom risotto and grilled asparagus was awesome. Everything was cooked to perfection and our waiter. Torben was the highlight. He had a wonderful, can-do attitude, very accommodating and extremely friendly. He really treated us amazing and his workplace as though restaurant was his taking pride in his job. The desserts that walked by our table made me wish I had only shared a meal with someone. Everything looked incredible. This needs to be put on your top five to try list.

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