Came for a fundraiser karaoke and had delicious food ! The service was prompt and food presentation was excellent! Mocktails were great staff has tremendous hospitality and great customer service. Parking is limited so prepare to be patient to find a spot. The a/c was the best yet seriously it was 91 degrees outside when we arrived and inside was blissfully cool. I don't do well in the heat very happy it's nice in here read more

Escape Bar & Grill - Fun decor everywhere - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This place is a disaster. Can't take a credit card. Unhelpful staff. Terrible limited menu until 5. Dive bar feel. Some of the game machines not working. Bar tender eating out of steel bowl behind counter. Did I mention not friendly. Maybe it's a better experience if you are a regular. read more

Very unwelcoming and uncomfortable. Bartender ignored me while another employee stood next to my barstool eating. I was nervous to go in alone and left feeling bullied. read more

It's so nice to have a woman owned bar on this side of Portland with off street parking and easy 205 access. I come for the events and always leave feeling good after a night of laughing. The staff are welcoming, drinks are affordable and fast. Their Mac and cheese is delicious, with your choice of two veggies added in. Because the food is made to order it takes longer to receive food, but it's worth the wait. If you are looking for a place with a chill vibe and guaranteed fun evening, this is the place to go. read more

Food was nothing special. I had the chicken sandwich and the breast was clearly a frozen party that broke down the middle and was placed on a bun with shredded lettuce and mayo. Fries were crisper than I care for read more

Very friendly, welcoming atmosphere, great people great bartenders always enjoy myself here

We love visiting Escape. It has been a tradition of ours to stop in when we visit Portland for more than 10 years now. Although karaoke is not our thing, we happened to be there one time when it was happening, and the singers were really, really good! The bar food is good, and everyone is very friendly. read more

I wanted to like this spot as it is supposedly Queer community friendly. However, after attending an event specifically geared toward the Alphabet Mafia, I was beyond bummed. The previous reviews that speak to the bartenders being assy is spot on. After asking to buy a seltzer water, I was given attitude. Wert? Acoustics, too, fwiw are trash. We all need welcoming, friendly space. This one ain't it. read more

After landing at Portland Airport we were hungry at 8 pm We called 3 different places and Nicole the bartender hands down was the most friendliest, helpful and informative person. It sure was nice to land in a city you don't know and be greeted and welcomed this way. My family and I enjoyed the vibe, local beers, as well as the food. read more

I've lived in this neighborhood for 40 years and have ben a loyal customer to this lesbian bar. ladies remember when it was the 927? always fun. now the name has changed and so has the fun. Bartenders not friendly to us older lesbians and I'm not the only one that feels this way. i have unlimited funds to enjoy a night out...playing video poker is one reason I like coming in, if music is good I ask ladies for a dance. I have never caused any problems or issues. but yet the bartenders are very rude . I'm going to visit the other lesbian bars around Portland. Iif you go I hope you fun. If not there are other lesbian bars in Portland. read more

They make one of if not the best burgers in town! If you're ever hungry, you should definitely stop by and have a bite to eat.

Rude, rude, rude! I went there last night and started a tab. Then my friend started a separate tab; we both gave our cards which were preauthorized and handed back. Well, the bartender put everything on mine. When, I said something about it, for obvious treasons, the bartender was rude and condescending - said she never got a card from my friend. I watched the whole thing, she absolutely took my friend's card, and it wouldn't have been a big deal if she'd accepted fault or was at least nice about it. read more

Great neighborhood bar. You never know what to expect. Every night is different. Not a fan of Friday night where there is a cover to have the privilege to tip lipcers. Love Saturday nights when everyone comes out. Something for everyone. Some of the bartenders can be a dick, but they all come and go. read more

My friend and I stopped at this little dive bar before she dropped me off at the airport-which it is super close to! It is right next to a mini market and has only a few parking spots. When we walked in, we placed our order at the bar. The lady was nice, but I was a little disappointed it took close to 30 minutes for a taco salad and a caprese salad, then it was probably another 10 minutes later that she brought out extra chips and jalapeños that was supposed to be in the taco salad. Especially since it wasn't too busy, just a few people who had been drinking at the bar and only 2 other people eating. Food was decent, but slow service, so make sure you're not in a hurry. read more

Escape Bar & Grill - Taco Salad Caprese Salad in the background - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We got into town late and this place popped up on Yelp. Great bar food, friendly service and my husband & I happened to be there on a music bingo night, which was a ton of fun! read more

I really wanted to like this place, but the atmosphere left much to be desired. Seems to be heavily catered to the regulars. We waited for quite some time to order whilst they took care of the individuals that barged up from the slot machines wanting to cash out and order food. The guy that was working that night could not multitask to save his life. That being said, the drinks were fairly priced and the food was mediocre. read more

Escape Bar & Grill - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Ok.. so we were in Portland for the night for some extreme shopping... and randomly picked this place for a late meal and somewhere to sit and put our feet up that was close to our hotel.. had no idea this was a LGBTQ bar and we had so much fun!! It was Karaoke night where the drinks were handsomely poured, and the food was good!! We ordered the pastrami sandwich, beef dip & burger. Loved that the pastrami was fried crispy like bacon and balanced perfectly with the salty pickles... could have used a side of mustard tho! All in all... good vibes and happy times! Super nice servers and patrons! Definitely made our impromptu girls night out exciting! read more

I was under the impression that The Escape was a gay bar or at the bare minimum was a queer friendly spot. This was validated by the pride flags in the food and on the walls as decoration, as well as by all of the queer events that The Escape hosts. This was not the case when I went there tonight, hoping to chill out on the patio with a book, a sandwich, and a drink. The bartender asked if the correct name for the order was the name on my credit card, which is my deadname. I corrected her and she apologized. I assumed the issue was corrected, but when the server brought out my order, they greeted me with my deadname, so clearly this bartender did not correct the issue. For a staff member of a supposedly queer friendly establishment, it should be very basic common knowledge that many trans and non-binary people have their deadnames on their credit cards. The polite way to get the name for ANYONE'S order is to ASK what the name for the order is and to overwrite the name that the POS system reads in if it happens to be different. Virtually all modern POS systems have an easy way to do this and virtually all bartenders, baristas, etc. in Portland in all kinds of establishments already do this. This is the most humiliated I've been in a queer establishment in a very long time. Even though I live in the neighborhood, I will never be returning because this clearly is not a place that cares about getting very basic things correct for trans and non-binary people. Why would I support this queer bar when most of the cis-het owned establishments in this city get this right? read more

Some friends and I managed to sneak in here the last night restaurants were open for indoor service, but we took an outdoor table. Thankfully they had a tent set up in the parking lot with well spaced tables, and the ability to order food online (but you had to make your way to the bar for drinks). The interior was re-laid out with arrows going around the central bar and signage asking everyone to wait until the staff could direct you where to go. Drinks were strong and food was delicious, as per the norm. Sadly, my favorite dish was missing from the menu, the fried chicken sandwich. Thankfully everything else on the menu was fantastic - including vegan tacos, the cauliflower, the burgers... yum! read more

I have gone to this place three times and loved it. The service was amazing and the bar had such a great vibe. But the last time I went I was treated poorly. The bartender blew me off and when I tried to ask for food the staff looked at me like I was an annoyance. I have no idea what changed but I won't be going back. It's so disappointing because I thought this place was a safe and welcoming establishment. read more

Though my friend had perhaps enjoyed a few too many drinks from a previous party, we deeply appreciated the bar owner's attentiveness and kindness in ensuring our well-being. read more

Escape is a wonderful place for the LGBTQ+ community (and everyone else) to get a good drink and late-night nosh. Try the karaoke, and support some top-notch people. Thank you! read more

I won $300 and they couldnt cash me out on a Saturday. Seriously ridiculous. Im a regular and they do not take care of their patrins. I dont think i will ever come back , except to collect the $300 they owe me.....so disappointing...so few lesbian bars read more

I have been a few times and I'm trying to like this place. Just seems that if you're not a regular or if you are new in town it's not very inviting. read more

Good food at reasonable prices. Nice atmosphere with friendly service! Convenient location right off 205/Sandy Blvd.

Don't let the appearance fool you, this place has the nicest people working there and some very good food. If it wasn't for Yelpers I would have never stopped here. I met Valencia who tends bar and Karen who runs the place as well as Sharon who was off but hanging out and talking with the regulars. The best service you could imagine and the food was fantastic! I had the small nachos with homemade chili and their street tacos. The nachos would have been enough but they were so good I had to try something else. They have a couple of pool tables and plenty of seats at the bar and throughout the place. Karaoke a couple of nights as well. Customers or their regulars were a great blend of ages. All very nice. So glad I gave Eacape Bar a chance. It made for a real nice night for a guy that travels around a lot and has plenty of meals by myself. Hopefully back up here again soon to try some more of their food creations. read more

Escape Bar & Grill - Street Tacos - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Best damn bar in Portland!! If you haven't gone here, please do! The Bartenders are amazing, the food is soooo good, the bathrooms are super clean, the whole bar is such a vibe! read more

Love this place. So welcoming to everyone. I had the burger and my friend got the mac & cheese Friday special. Both were super good. Now I have to go back on Friday so I can get the mac & cheese this time. read more

Unprofessional and illegal behavior from employees. Didn't receive a receipt when asked

Bartenders were super friendly, drinks were reasonably priced. Clean bathrooms and the had live music.

There's no reason to give them anything than five stars. The place is cool and relaxed. They are accommodating and patient... The beer selection is good. They have a jukebox and karaoke some nights. They also have a couple pool tables and poker machines. Most importantly, the chef is talented. read more

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So tasty!!! GF friendly! I have celiac and was very accommodating and helpful. The GF Mac-n-cheese is SO TASTY. Super nice bartender. A lovely experience. read more

I've been here about 3 times and plan to go back again. It is a relaxed atmosphere with friendly staff. A femme like me felt comfortable going alone, and meeting up with new friends. Everthing I tried was delicious and the drinks are reasonably priced. I watched the dance lessons when there too late to join, but it looks like a lot of fun and I will be back for it. I went on a blind date there, and we took advantage of the board games to keep the conversations flowing. I am new to the area (less than a year) and am not comfortable going downtown by myself at night in Portland. Too many one way streets. I liked that this is easy to get to from Vancouver and I don't have to search for parking unless I'm there late. Bartenders put me at ease and they have different calendar of events on a regular basis. I'm coming back for sure. read more

One star never coming here again extremely rude bartender and waitress very unprofessional this place should be shut down Good way to lose a customer for life and no one I will refer here ever read more

Karaoke night was fun. Ice cold beer and friendly bar tender. Parking lot was bit small, I was lucky to squeezed in otherwise I will kept on going. read more

Food is okay, Ambiance is all over the place, and there is only one awesome bartender (short dirty blonde boy cut, dog lover). The other 3 female bartenders, are rude, snarky, hateful, and lazy. To be 100%, those three have zero redeeming qualities as employees and have no business in the service industry!!!! I have been in about 10-20 times and I finally give up, because the one good bartender is not there enough to redeem this mean girls club!!!!! read more

Good Food. Great Ambience. Parking is a challenge. Fun and open . Will go back . Last minute find

Escape is a very comfortable, welcoming, all inclusive, fun place to hang. Bartenders Trixie and Max are awesome! The food (especially the fried pickles) is outstanding!! Fun events every night. Any time I need to go to the airport, I will look forward to it because I will go to Escape from now on. read more

The menu description for The 'Beyond Burger' did not specify that it also contains avocado. I did NOT asked for avocado on my burger. The whole avocado being ripe and the lettuce being old was disgusting and made me doubt eating it. When I got almost to the center of my burger it started to taste bitter, much like an alcoholic taste to it . The tarter tots and mozzarella sticks were good.The marinara sauce was medicore, not fresh at all. Not eating here again. read more

Escape Bar & Grill - I got the Beyond burger delivered to me and once I unwrapped my burger, I found ripe avocado and lettuce. Gross... - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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$15 drinks......wtgf .....onn a Saturday????$15 a drink??? That's insane...no matter what i ggt it shouldn't be so damn much nut whatever.... Saturday's are lame read more