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    Honorable Mention

    4.4 (25 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 11:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dry flavorless "Mac & cheese"
    Brittanie M.

    I really wanted to like this place! Nice atmosphere, cool concept, down with the menu, etc. I specifically bumped this place up on my must try list after seeing some pics of creamy and very good looking mac & cheese. To my disappointment I actually received the most dry and boring flavorless mac & cheese I've ever had. That says a lot because I'll be honest I eat a lot of mac! This dish left me wondering if I accidentally just ordered plain noodles off the kids menu, but then I remembered I was at a bar. That being said I'm also not expecting restaurant level service at a bar, but as we did have table service, it was a little odd to see our server so seldomly. Not really a chance to share any feedback on the food or remedy the situation as we were not checked in on. Never mind getting another drink. Equally odd was seeing so many managers (?) walking around in fancy suits but obviously could not be bothered to actually talk to any patrons. I guess since Lillard apparently owns this place I'll mention him, but sadly I don't have much honorable to add.

    House-Cut French Fries - the dipping sauces were so good! - 5/5
    Thalya C.

    The newest elevated sports lounge in Downtown Portland is a must try! Are you a sports fan? Are you looking for an excuse to get dressed up and have a fun, chill night out? Looking for the "This & Yap" photo for your socials? Look no further, this is the spot! From arrival to departure Honorable Mention hit all the marks across the board. We arrived on a busy Friday night with the local Trail Blazers having tip-off at 7pm. The staff put us on the waitlist and offered us the opportunity to sit in the waiting area and have a drink in the meantime. Automatically, it wasn't your typical wait because with a drink in hand and good company the time flew by. The ambiance of both waiting and dining areas was lowkey, cozy, and upscale. With dimmed lighting it sets the tone for girls night out, date night or just quietly enjoying the vibes. The service was amazing, servers frequently passed by our table with just the right amount of spacing between check ins. The food? Everything was amazing! I visited during a time I couldn't eat meat due to religious reasons and it all surpassed my expectations. The Beet Deviled Eggs, perfect! The pizza shareable and very affordable. We were not disappointed! As a sports fan who enjoys the opportunity to get dressed up and watch a game from somewhere that's not home every once in a while, we loved it! We loved it so much we'll return and want to experience staying at the Benson to have a truly relaxing evening. Definitely give Honorable Mention a try! There is also a hidden gem within the restaurant (not pictured, you'll have to experience it for yourself!) now open!

    Ariel S.

    Such a fun and true to its self Portland stop! Damien Lillard's bar has the vibes, it's a little speakeasy like with an actual secret bar within itself dark and cozy. Of course plenty of tvs to watch the game. Accommodating to large groups and small. Service is super friendly and know what they are doing. We didn't eat here yet but the drinks were amazing and (surprisingly) reasonably priced!

    mini lobster roll
    Tiva F.

    Inside the Benson hotel and down the stairs. The ambiance was refined and cool. We loved checking out all the details in the decor. On grand opening day at 5:30 there were plenty of seats but by 6:30 it was packed. They are well staffed and their attention to tables was impressive. I could imagine sitting at the bar would be fun. We got an old fashioned and a glass of wine. My date was really into the almost invisible ice cube in his cocktail but also the taste was perfect. The mini lobster rolls tasted fresh and a good portion for mini. They're worth checking out.

    The Ali Drop & the Runner's High cocktails (Ali Drop was my fav)
    Alana C.

    Super excited to check out Dame Lillard's new luxury sports bar inside the Benson Hotel in downtown Portland. The Benson lobby is already drenched in vintage elegance, and is stunningly beautiful. HM bar is downstairs and echos a swanky vibe as well but with a spin on sports decor. The two themes seem hard to mesh, luxury and sports, and at times it felt out of place to have the televisions all around playing sports shows, while browsing the menu full of offerings like lobster rolls, steak tartare and ahi tuna stacks. The menu also has traditional sports bar staples like wings, mozzi sticks, sliders and nachos, but each item is rizzed up a notch and everything seems to have a touch of sophistication. We only came for drinks this time, and to soak up the ambiance. We tried The Ali Drop, the Runner's High, The HM Mule, and a couple draft beers. The draft beers did not impress my beer-snob spouse, and even my easier-to-please Father in law didn't like the draft beers either, they tried two kinds of IPAs. The Runner's High is a rum/lime/coconut concoction but just tasted like watery pineapple juice to me. Our friend found her HM Mule to be basic and lacked uniqueness. I did like the Ali Drop, which is like a lemon drop martini. Our server was wonderful, intelligent and incredibly prompt. I'd like to comeback one more time in the future to try the food. I'm very intrigued by the menu and the 8-piece fried chicken platter looks yummy but is about $75 and probably needs to be shared by a few people. Final notes: I guess I thought a bar linked to Dame would be more of an experience for us, and really wow us in some way but we left feeling a bit underwhelmed overall. It did look like the spot to see and be seen was right up at the bar, in the glow of the illuminated booze shelfs.

    Cole K.

    Phenomenal ATMOSPHERE AND FOOD! Wow. A 10/10 for sure. My girlfriend had the idea of a date night here on Friday night after we saw a movie at Pioneer Place - it did NOT disappoint. We got 3 apps and 2 drinks, and it was all incredible. The Sweet Corn Ribs appetizer was our favorite, btw! The staff was super friendly too - that should for sure be on notice here, everyone! Our waitress even recommended the Speakeasy in the Benson Hotel as well. I won't give anything away on how to access the Speakeasy, but you guys just gotta go to the Honorable Mention first, and then ask someone there how to get there. So worth it! For sure will be heading back here to get 2-3 more app's to try out! S/O Damian Lillard and his entire Team for making this happen in downtown Portland.

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    First visit...not impressed. I ordered the ahi tuna and it was tasteless. They didn't have decaf coffee for my drink.

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    Great restaurant!!! food was fantastic!!! great vibes and service was top tier!!! Strongly recommend

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