We just stopped for a cocktail before dinner Great service…read more Very unique cocktails Well worth the stop

WEDNESDAY OYSTER SOCIAL?!!! Yes, please!!…read more Finally get a sitter, but it's only for a Wednesday? This is gonna be the best deal in Portland for a mid week date night! Normally kind of a semi-pricey place, but they definitely nailed this one. Great service, drinks and snacks. $1 oysters $1.50 shrimp

Great intimate bar that has an extensive bourbon collection that's on great display. There's long…read morebar area and some booths. We stopped in for drinks only. The food around us looked terrific. We ordered an espresso martini that was great - they ask if want dark or creamy. Also ordered a drink l that was pink - can't remember name and did t take pic of menu! It was good. Ended with an Irish coffee. Server super nice and attentive. Very nice place to stop for a drink or their food!

Okay I had to write another review for their happy hour! It's Monday- Friday 4-6 and some of the…read morebest prices I have seen. $9 martinis, wine and beer prices and great apps for super good prices. I got 2 martinis and an app for $30 dollars with tip which you can't even get lunch for this in the old port. I have been back several times!

Had a life changing little night here as a solo traveler! Came here by recommendation of my tour…read moreguide earlier in the day and had a blast! Unassuming front but a bar with an amazing atmosphere, great service and yes $5 drinks! This is a true hidden gem and I'm grateful to have gotten to experience it

Nice speakeasy in Portland. They even have a bourbon premade cocktail similar to an old fashioned.read more

Amazing rooftop with great views. We went to watch the sunset and had some amazing seating. Great…read morevibes. Absolutely loved the cocktails here. Ordered the espresso martini tea! Staff makes some great recommendations. Can't wait to go back!

This is a rooftop bar that has indoor/outdoor. We were not able to get to go outside I heard it is…read morea small area. We sat at a high top that was free. We did not have reservations here. It is a part of the canopy hotel. This is a nice bar with a cool vibe/ atmosphere. I had a hugo spritz to drink which was good. The Bartender was nice but a tad rushing me but just a little bit. The reason for the 3 stars is that the hostess was not all that friendly. It was also a bit hard to hear. I feel that most hosts/ hostesses should be a tad friendly as they are the first people who interact with guests at bars/restaurants. I know we are all human and have our off days but from what I heard from others is that this place has had a history of not so friendly hostesses. The music here was good.

Back in this day I heard this place was kinda cool but I never went. I stopped in last night and if…read moreit was once cool, it aint no more. Just a basic hotel bar that was totally empty. With that said, my Manhattan was on point and we had a great view of the people cruising around on Fore Street looking to get hammered.

We miss Eddy!! It's not the same. He made this place special. It's too light now. Nothing special…read moreanymore. It's honestly too bad.

Dinner at Central Provisions was such a standout experience. The small plates format made it fun to…read moretry a variety of dishes, and everything felt thoughtful and well-executed. The flavors were creative without being overcomplicated, and each dish had something that made it memorable. The atmosphere struck a perfect balance--lively but still intimate enough to enjoy conversation. Service was attentive and knowledgeable, with great recommendations that really elevated the meal. Definitely one of those places you leave already thinking about what you'll order next time.

We were happy with the service and speed at which the small plates were delivered to us however…read morethere was a small instance where we got a dish we didn't order (not pictured and it was the special). The lemon sole (fish) and octopus carpaccio (not pictured) were filled with flavor! The pork belly was very underwhelming and I would not order again. The waiter said 2-4 plates per person. I recommend starting on the lower end and adding additional dishes based on how you're feeling. The amount of food was very different from dish to dish. For example the tuna dip had way too much bread and the pork belly was very small in size. Overall I was half impressed. I wish the staff would take a moment to announce the plate as it's placed next to you or point it out on the menu for those hard of hearing and wanting to know what they are about to enjoy. However the music, overall restaurant vibe and half the dishes exploding with flavor made my experience pleasant and I will return again knowing a bit more of what to expect and looking at photos of the menu/meal options beforehand.

We enjoyed the venue because big atmosphere and waitstaff. Food and drinks wonderful…read more Lynn

Nostalgia on steroids!! Haven't been here in a loooong time. It used to be on the rotation with…read morewomen friends after/before plays. So I'm sitting here drinking a martini and reveling in memories! Service is exquisite-I mean this is a five star bar - and holy cow - can you say comfortably chic?' It has probably been more than 10 years since we came for awesome burgers - haven't tried that now - but the martini is perfect!

The Lucky Cheetah is an absolutely amazing place! Think delicious dim sum with a twist combined…read morewith a fun tiki bar vibe combined with a sophisticated retro speakeasy décor and ambiance. What could be better than a dumpling lounge? We just went for the first time and were blown away. The ambiance of the place is unique. It feels like a chic timeless but retro speakeasy with the fun atmosphere of a tiki bar. Dark red and black colors, floral art, Art Deco chandeliers, lacquered tables, kitsch and fun cheetah lamps and statues. It immediately put a smile on our faces. The food is also unique. Dim sum for dinner but with more sophisticated twists and better quality than you'll find in most Chinatowns. You start by getting a dish with three different dipping sauces for the dumplings. The hot and sour soup was rich in peanut flavor, filled with tofu, mushrooms, and seaweed, with a cumulative little kick of spiciness. It was a great start and a major cut above anything we've ever had in a Chinese restaurant. The sichuan cucumber salad are Chinese cucumbers innovatively cut into a spiral like a slinky or coil spring. You pick them up with chopsticks and they spring up and down! Served in a horseradish and pepper coulis, they had a spicy kick. Don't miss the mojo baby corn. It's grilled, crispy, and addictive. You'll want a bucket of it when watching a movie. Steamed soup dumplings are filled with ham or prosciutto, a nicely salty and meaty twist on the standard ones. Steamed mushroom and truffle dumplings are probably the closest to traditional dim sum, rich, flavorful, and packed with shrooms. Crab and lobster lucky bags were deep fried wontons filled with a mix of ground lobster and crab, on a bed of crème fraiche with scallions. A great contrast with the crispy salty shell and soft filling! Our favorite was the sesame beef bao. They look like the traditional sesame balls in Chinese restaurants, crispy on the outside, pillowy soft inside but filled with brisket! They were mouth wateringly delicious! There was a selection of larger entrée plates that looked good (fried rice, lo mein, crispy chicken) that we didn't try but will next time. The drink menu was three pages long. Every kind of creative cocktail you can imagine, a long list of wines and sparking drinks, at prices from reasonable to 'special occasion.' For the atmosphere and ambiance, it seemed like cocktails or sparkling wine went best. All the staff and the manager couldn't have been nicer and more welcoming. They made us feel like old friends. Their warmth was genuine, we were sincerely touched by their friendliness. We were smiling and laughing the whole time, and amazed at how delicious the food was. It's unique. It's so much more than just a delicious meal. Going here is truly an experience, one that we'll remember for a long time and want to repeat often. It's an incredibly special place, and you feel special being here. You won't find a place like this outside of New York City, but here it is in Portland. We're going to go back often and regularly.

I wouldn't recommend Lucky Cheetah…read more The aesthetics, atmosphere, and cocktails were all great, and I can see why the place is popular. Unfortunately, the service completely overshadowed the positives. The moment I walked in, I was asked if I had a reservation, which is perfectly normal. When I said no, the host gave me a look that felt very much like, "How dare you?" before telling me I was lucky they had one spot left at the bar. Oddly enough, the bar appeared mostly empty, but whatever. I was seated in what felt like the worst seat possible--tucked into a corner right next to the POS station, where servers were constantly moving back and forth picking up drinks. It wasn't exactly a comfortable or relaxing place to sit. The bartender was pleasant enough, but the overall vibe remained off the entire time. I felt less like a paying customer and more like someone they were reluctantly doing a favor for by allowing me to be there. I ordered the lobster and crab rangoon bags, which had a nice texture but were overwhelmingly salty. As soon as I placed my appetizer order, the menu was taken away, which made me feel rushed and unwelcome. The bartender also didn't check in much throughout the meal. It's a beautiful space with good drinks, but hospitality matters. Unfortunately, I left feeling unwelcome from start to finish, and I wouldn't return.