This fine establishment is "Old Portland" and my friends and I continue to visit. Is it fancy, hipster, annoyed transpants in the room, nope and I like that. The decor hasn't changed much over the years, there are some pool tables and darts to play, and the food and drinks are super affordable. There was a coffee cocktail special for only 6 bucks and the bartender said he make a fresh pot of coffee without batting an eye. I was shocked that the food menu was really affordable and it reminded of the prices before inflation hit the city to the core. I went with I liked and got the fried rice with bbq pork and kung pao combo plate for only 11 bucks. My friends shared the buu buu platter and some drinks. Tall Boy Busch can only 2 bucks and yes, go old school! The buu buu platter has a great variety of appetizers and a stone fire in the middle to toast the beef sticks and pork. My plate arrived and I was all smiles as it came with what I wanted. The food was seasoned just right and the complimentary sauces are always a nice touch. We chatted for a while and had another round of drinks. The staff was great and very hospitable. I will be back again and again, cheers! read more

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Came here before a flight to get some breakfast. The server was very insistent on getting my ID and took it to the back to validate it? I'm flattered I guess. The interaction with her was pretty straightforward until my friend who frequents here showed up and some personality came with the familiarity. The bar is very divey. I got the chicken fried steak. It was pretty dry and unmemorable. My partner got the Denver omelette and she said she enjoyed it. My friend got the club and she continues to come back so they must be doing something right! read more

I've lived down the street from this place for the last 5 years and have always been curious. We finally stopped in for some good old fashioned American diner-style breakfast in the lounge. The bartender/server was friendly and attentive, the coffee wasn't offensive, and the food was actually good too! They were playing some good music and the vibe was relaxed and neighborly. We took note of the dart board and free pool tables, as well as their daily double happy hours. Our second visit we tried the Chinese food and it was a big miss. So, we'll be sticking to the American fare in our next trip. read more

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Well, they refuse to take call in phone orders so forget it. You won't be getting any of my business, that's for sure.

Candlelight is a dive bar no doubt, they pour the drinks strong and that I appreciate. There is slot machines and a pretty big bar area so you can have a lot of friends come. There is a touch tunes music machine, and a couple pool tables and also a few tvs around playing sports. The orange chicken was pretty good and filled me up. Been here many times and will continue to come here for the stiff drinks read more

Candlelight Restaurant and Lounge - Crown & coke - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Terrible service from the worst bar tend in PDX. Rick or Nick or something like that. That's saying something! Had to watch him eat his own breakfast behind the bar while not serving anyone, then went on a 20 minute smoke break. Might as well pour your own drink. read more

Decent food at a reasonable price, the menu has changed recently so check before you order takeout !!

I simply come to meet my friends here...food is terrible. Pours are heavy. Atmosphere stinks, literally. Needs paint and a major cleanup inside as it smells of puke and whatever is left. Depending on who's on shift depends on how you'll be served.... read more

Drinks were really good. In spite of how busy it was, the service was good...however, the food was horrible. The sweet & sour pork was dry & over cooked & covered in sauce that attempted to mask it. The shrimp had a burnt taste & the fried rice did too. WTF is up with that? You're sending this out to customers? Really? Now we know, 5his is on our DNR list...Do Not Return read more

We stopped by around 3pm, just curious about the place that we kept passing. I grew up with Americanized Chinese food - so this place made me purr! Right now, only the bar in the back is open. You guys, I'm hesitant to put this out into public - because I don't want you guys to flood my new favorite hangout spot. The food is really good, the hot sour soup is excellent. That is not easy to do, I'm very picky. I grew up with German Chinese food, almost identical to the American one - but the hot sour soup was bonkers good in Germany. So I know my hot sour soups. The fried rice is not greasy, also rare. The chef brings you the food himself, with a huge smile on his face. You guys, he's so cute. This adorable little ball of perfection, happily working at his craft for all of us. It gets me right in the feels! I can't wait to go back. The seating is really comfy, I have pretty bad chronic pain and I could sit anywhere comfortably for hours. It's a little dim on the inside, makes for really cozy vibe. Oh, side note, the bartender that served us was really quick and very friendly without the usual cheesey fakeness we all encounter sometimes. That was refreshing. The drinks are strong, heads up, I ordered a fruity drink (Mai Tai, not sure on spelling, apologies!) and that by itself got me messed up. I mean, to be fair, it's been about a decade since I've had a drink. But OH my goodness, you guys, they don't skip on the alcohol here. To the point where I feel a duty to warn, Ok! But please don't tell too many people, ok? I don't want to stand in a line to get in! hehehe ok ok all done! read more

What kind of Chinese restaurant doesn't serve rice or noodles with a main dish?? The absolute cheapest thing on the menu is rice and you want two dollars extra for it?! Especially when the menu states that dinners come with rice. But Egg Foo Young doesn't??? Since fucking when? I absolutely will not eat there again!!! I want the whole town to know how fucking cheap you are at The Candlelight Bar and Restaurant!! read more

Takeaway food and in-person lottery during extreme risk county COVID measures. The perfect greasy spoon American breakfast in the morning, great dive bar with comfort Chinese food in the evening. No matter what time of day it's my goto for an original, genuine Portland spot. read more

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Enjoyed a wonderful meal once again! Second time I patronized Candlelight Inn while visiting from California. First visit my husband didn't join me and I was adamant to eat here with him. Last visit I enjoyed the Prime Stack and recommended it for his meal. He loved it! Chicken George and the Jan sauce are a must, Californians love cheese curds and we enjoyed both. Our waitress was sweet and professional. Service was ********** 10 stars! Thanks again, looking forward to our next visit to Rock Falls! M. read more

Don't judge this place by it's cover! The food is tremendous the drinks are strong and the staff has always been friendly. Highly recommend stopping in on a weekend morning for some classic brunch. Don't expect your Bloody Mary to be over top bougie but it won't cost an arm and a leg either. 10/10 will continue to visit. read more

Hole in the wall dive bar. My friend brought me here because she wanted a cheap breakfast. You can easily get a whole meal including coffee for less than $10. Fast and friendly service and average food. read more

Candlelight Restaurant and Lounge - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Portland, Oregon

My favorite place to go for Chinese food and cheap drinks. Best bartenders ever. Oh I also banged my girlfriend in the parking lot after drinks and $4 crab puffs. read more

Usually this place is just ok for breakfast. This morning I sat there for ten minutes without an acknowledgement or anything. Waitress walked past me a few times. I left and crossed the street to the Hour Glass. I have my drink in front of me and order placed within three minutes. And it's cleaner and nicer as well. No more Candlelight. read more

I can only speak for lunchtime - apparently it's a Chinese place come dinner. Enjoy this place before it's gentrified out. It's that holy grail or needle in the haystack in our rapidly changing Portland: a fast, cheap, mediocre diner. I know what you're thinking: why did I give it five stars when it's mediocre? Because a city NEEDS fast, cheap, mediocre diners, dammit! I wandered in at twelve noon and there wasn't another customer in the place. The waitress served me a heaping mushroom swiss burger and delicious, greasy fries and then stood at my table talking about dahlias for literally the entire time I was eating. It was charming and a little derpy, just like the REAL Portland. I've been back like 20 times since then. They never seem to care that I'm covered paint from renovating. Laid-back, cheap, fast, friendly. Highly recommended. read more

What makes the Candlelight so special? A few things. Let me give them to you in list form: 1. Karaoke! I love karaoke. Especially divey karaoke. Candlelight karaoke is particularly well-suited to provide both. Cowboy types belting out Elvis while big-haired blue-hairs swoon? Check. Gangsta wannabes with grills (actual grills! non-ironic ones!) incoherently rapping, pimp cup in one hand, mic in the other? Check! Mohawk'd tattood girl screaming along to Kate Bush (yes, it can be done, folks)? Double check! 2. Queer-friendly! It's a little-known fact that a bunch of the bartendresses from the now-defunct Egyptian Club/E Room defected to the Candlelight awhile ago, and this is now a de facto combination lesbian bar plus redneck bar. Why these two groups of people seem to go so well together we may never know - maybe it's the shared affinity for flannel. In any case, the service is swell-a-riffic. 3. Divey! All the elements of the perfect dive are here: Sports on the tellies (and sometimes footage of the parking lot so you can watch the riff raff stumble about), pool tables, smoking porch so you don't have to freeze your little bum off if you get so drunk you decide you're a smoker, kitsch-covered tables, weird deep-fried food you can order for a pittance, and remarkably strong, remarkably cheap drinks, all in a refreshingly hipster-free environment. Epilogue: This is a review of the bar, not the restaurant. Why anyone sober would ever eat here is beyond me. Honestly, if you're expecting fine cuisine from a combination $4.99 breakfast joint/Chinese food restaurant/karaoke bar this close to 82nd, you probably need to adjust your expectations. read more

My wife and I had sex in the parking lot after getting fed many shots, cheap beer and beef and broccoli that seemed pretty.ok with a hefty buzz. Will party there again. read more

Great food. Great service. Went here with my boyfriend on Valentine's Day for brunch, and this restaurant didn't disappoint me at all!! The atmosphere was what we were looking for: not too noisy, very calm. This is a great place to hang out in Northeast Portland area. read more

Candlelight Restaurant and Lounge - Mushroom Swiss Burger and Ranchers Omelette - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great Place!!! Sing your heart with KJ Evie D., Best Karaoke DJ in town!!! Check it out! Great song selection, system and staff!!! They do Karaoke on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9 pm - 2 am So, What I am really saying is... Come and sing with me!!! I'm the new KJ and looking to get a great crowd of singers... Karaoke fun, fun, fun!!!! read more

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Don't ever eat here, just don't. It's a dive bar unlike any other. This morning, when we went inside to eat breakfast, we noticed that there were a few spent (bloody) heroin syringes lying on the ground (parking lot), along with other such gross items (used condoms). THE FOOD SUCKS!! Their cook is older than dirt, and the waitstaff has to be 65+ years old, or older. The average age of the clientele is 55+, and their version of "Chinese food" will give you the runs if you're not careful! PLEASE, DO NOT EAT AT THE CANDLELIGHT, your stomach will thank you! read more

This is a dive bar that serves American food for breakfast and lunch, and Chinese in the evening. I'm reviewing mainly for breakfast. Paula the AM server/bartender is a gem. She is BUSY all the time but still takes good care of everyone. Her Moroccan coffees are the absolute best. The food is always solid divebar/diner food. I like the chicken fried steak, biscuits and gravy and the pancakes are pretty good as well. The lunch food to definitely try: the club sandwich or mushroom swiss burger. Also the old school taco salad is good. They also serve peaches and cottage cheese.... See a theme here? Haha. Seriously, for a cheap meal this place rocks. Now if you come in the evening it's a complete different experience. Grumpy bartenders and a very drunk crowd. I do like the Chinese food personally, but I prefer to take it to go and not be in there in the evening. Nine times out of ten they won't answer the phone for a to go order, so you have to go in and order to go and have a drink while you wait. Now you know what to expect. read more

Greasy, friendly, and wonderful. Plenty of space, happy family place in front, dive bar and pool tables in the back.

Friendly service, bad coffee, no kids, and a notable absence of hipsters. I hadn't been here in about a decade, and I was pleasantly surprised by the value for the food. $5.99 eggs benedict? Sure thing! Moist pancakes? Yes! The coffee is weak and icky, but they kept it coming at our request because bad coffee is better than no coffee. The breakfast menu is typical greasy spoon and reminds me of low to mid level Nevada casino food. This may not be your thing, but sometimes on Sunday mornings it is exactly what I am craving. Fancier food would have been wasted on my hung over self. Did I mention no kids yet? This is probably the only time in Portland where I've gone to the restaurant side of an establishment and not encountered any children. It's a bit noisy and the acoustics make it tough to hold a conversation, but I'd rather be raising my voice over chatty blue collar folks than fussy kids in high chairs any day of the week. Most of the patrons in the restaurant were rough and tumble AA members, and we were treated to a continual "Clean and sober! Did you hear that? I am clean and sober!" holler from one guy as he left the building. Good for him! It did leave me wondering what the crowd is like in the lounge area. We'll try that next time. Many kudos to the waitresses who completely work their tails off here. You rarely see wait staff hustle the way they do here. We were impressed and tipped well. Even with an extravagant tip we still walked out with full bellies having spent just over $20. Win! read more

I really love this place! They have $1.50 Jell-O shots and AMAZING egg rolls! Cheap late night menu, Chinese food after 4pm, decent for breakfast too! This place isn't super nice but I enjoy it very much! I like the bartenders, even when it's super busy they still seem to have decent service. Warning: don't get the orange chicken, it's literally made with orange juice gravy. The general Taos is way better :) read more

This is our go to spot for parties, quick breakfast and a stiff, cheap after work drink. The weekend karaoke has rotated KJ's a lot! The one hosting last night was talented, friendly and fun. Atmosphere- divey and dark in the lounge with elbow room, a handful of tvs and 2 pool tables. The diner is small and well lit. Patrons- every walk of life rotates through here through out the day. Staff- mostly veteran experience from kitchen to service and friendly. These people know what they're doing. Drinks- stiff and cheap Food- breakfast is great, greasy spoon. No wait on the lounge side on the weekends. Lunch/dinner has a few solid items from the American and Chinese choices. The club sammy, all the lo meins and the noodle soup are always good. Everything else is hit or miss or just so-so. The portions are large and they serve food right up to closing. read more

I always feel safe here, I always feel like the staff would have my back and the regulars would not take kindly to rude or mean interactions. Johnny and Mark, the bouncers will help you if you ever felt uncomfortable with anyone. Johnny makes a nice drink when bar tending and always has a joke to throw at you. It make take a moment but he cares about his customers more then he shows. He always checks on the back smoking area and often catches me when I drive away to make sure things are cool. Johnny also checks if your doing good on drinks or need your cups taken away... I think he teleports around the bar to be honest. he also LOVES sports Mark is just a fun loving guy who make make you smile in an instant. He sings well and brings a softer tone to being a bouncer, he makes it feel like a home away from home. hes just a friendly guy whos there to protect people or a customer! his family joins him from time to time and they are just the nicest people. Rascal is the beauty of the bar tenders. Shes very sweet and well spoken, makes yummy drinks and works hard on the busy days... Everyone wants her attention but she'll bust out drinks even when everyone wants to chat! Susie is a bartender that makes good drinks, remembers your face and asks how you are right as you walk in. She's kind, experienced, and trust worthy. Easy to talk too and watching her talk to other people makes you think she knows everyone. Friendly experience every time. She also knows when your uncomfortable with someone... and has always asked me if I was okay or if someone or something was bothering me. Good senses for emotion. Lance, Good guy! Awesome drinks and makes you feel safe. Easy to talk to, and greets me every time I come in with my Friends. has no problem looking up or learning new drinks or dealing with me when i take a life time to decide what the hell i want. Never gets upset when i beg him to turn my quarters into a buck for the latto... Hes friends with so many different people there. All and all... If i went here one time, I would not have all this lovely stuff to say... But i kept going and these people are awesome. For the bartenders I dont know well I am sorry, but i'll assume your awesome too. This place has regular customers if you go more then once... More friendly then you would think... and I feel safe as a woman. I know the people who work here want you to go home safe and have a good night. read more

Newly terrible service! I've been coming to this place for almost 12 years. Always good service and basic, good diner food. This past month or two there is a newer server who is HORRIBLE. I've seen people just get up and leave because she never even comes over to take an order. She doesn't have an OLCC license, so you have to go next door to get your own drinks which is weird, but ok I guess...but then that's one less thing she has to deal with, so what is the hold up with everything else? I've worked as a server for most of my life, and this is some of the worst service I've never seen. So disappointing. read more

Went here drinking with some of my Navy friends, and wow the staff were jerks. I dunno why the bold scrawny bouncer guy would ever even talk to us but whenever he did he was rude. Who is he suppose to stop anyway? We weren't bothering anyone I just felt like he was harassing us because he doesn't like our preppy kind around his parts. Makes me feel doubly bad because I recommended it, when the punk rock waitress didn't know how to make any drinks and was mad at as for wanting them. Jeez its your job. Hole in the wall for punks and fat women- if you aren't one of those or both you aren't welcome here. read more

The food is great and for a great price. The Bartenders Mike and Syd are super friendly and makes excellent drinks!

I stop in here for breakfast once a week as it's on the way from one job to another; the food is good solid diner food, nothing special maybe but no complaints, either. It's extremely reasonably priced and the service is very friendly, attentive, and fast. The place in general has that small-town diner feel, which is something I appreciate having grown up in a small town...there are some more upscale places in Portland that TRY to emulate that, but this is actually the real deal. I always order the $5.95 breakfast special; it's pretty awesome to have a good substantial meal for $8 including a 30% tip! (Can't comment on the lounge, I've never been in that side but honestly it looks a bit sketchy...seems to be an awful lot of people drinking at 9am on a Tuesday which is when I'm usually there) read more

We went here after working night shift for cocktails and breakfast at 8am and loved it! The bartender was an older lady and just a hoot. It's very divey, but that's not a bad thing! read more

My roommate took me here for breakfast a few weeks ago and she's been trying to get me go for a while. Their breakfast special is cheap and exactly what I wanted. This NEVER happens to me. So, yeah I was pretty pleased. It's not fancy and the dive bar equivalent for restaurants. But for a girl who grew up in Salem and has spent time in other parts of the state this was a little like coming home. Don't expect anything fancy, or gourmet but just basic greasy spoon type food. read more

I had a horrible experience her on 06/23/2017. We showed up close to closing time ~1:50AM They close at 2:30AM. While drinking our drinks, they started yelling very loudly at everyone to finish, and we felt very unwelcome. We asked about last call and they told us that they don't do that :(. Is that a thing? Do bars not do last call any more? They just yell at you when they want you out? They served us a drink ten minutes before they kicked us out. Is that a real thing? I'm so confused. :( read more

The restaurant has no business but instead the bar and video lotto in the back keep this divebar/restaurant going. The food is perhaps the worst of any restaurant in the area but that doesn't matter since nobody goes here for food. If your looking for a stiff well drink on the cheap while gambling away your paycheck the the Candlelight is the place to go. read more

Stopped in here when I first got to Portland and was immediately frightened by how grungy it was and decided to go somewhere else. I love a dive just as much as the next hipster, but this was too much for me. However, my drunk mind decided it wanted Chinese a few weeks after that and alas, it was off to Candlelight I went! Seriously cheap food, cooked surprisingly fast (or I was too drunk to understand the passage of time) and actually pretty tasty. I think I'll stick to take-out after my roommate told me about someone overdosing in their parking lot. read more

Surprise.Surprise.Great Chinese food comes out of this unpretentious restaurant after 4PM every day.Hot,fresh,reasonably priced. Karaoke featured in the bar on weekends. $3.00 food specials week nights 8 to 12 midnight. Bartenders are very friendly.Drinks are worth the price of admission.no cover charge. I'll be coming back! read more

Since I left my credit card at the bar on Friday night, I went back on Saturday morning and had breakfast. The food here isn't going the set the world on fire. It's about the quality of your average truck stop (which I'm not above). The place is dreary and dated but you get the feeling that the crowd and staff like it that way. Cheap food, served quickly. read more