As a big fan of Crux brews I was stoked to see this PDX location open a couple of years back, and…read morehappy to see the creativity, vibe and level of service is still spot on. This isn't one of the fancier brewpubs in Portland (looking at you 10 Barrel and Deschutes) but that's never been the Crux brand so I'm happy to see them stick to their down to the earth origins and focus on making really good beer. The bar is nice and long and a good place to post up for a couple of pints, with plenty of cheery tenders to pour them for you. The space is overall industrial-feeling with tall ceilings and minimalist decor and mostly bare walls inside, but there's also an outside patio area with picnic tables in the parking lot, though that's best in the summer. We got the General Tso Cauliflower to start which was a great share plate, with awesome flavor in the sauce, though the actual cauliflower was a bit undercooked. Still, we polished it off no problem. Fish tacos were also a good call, and the thin, crispy fries were a crowd favorite. There are so many good sours, IPAs and other craft beer options here, my buddy just opted for the 4-brew flight (mostly IPAs) which we all sampled and loved, though it's kinda pricy for what's basically 20 ounces of beer. The one-off vintage 14% special beers are where it's at, but at that ABV level, we just decided to share one barrel aged Imperial Stout. So friggin caramelly and delish - the perfect dessert. The space was pretty quiet for a Saturday night but our service was absolutely next level, so it made for a super pleasant gathering for our small group. The food at this Crux location is probably best described as better-than-average pub fare, but not mouth-watering, and the ambiance is low key but also nothing super special. The beer and the staff though, are awesome, so I will be back for more.

Awesome beers. Good location with lots of parking. Like the outdoor seating…read more Food was decent. Great spot for groups.

Very cool spot. I loved the details with plants and moss in building crevices. The beer and service…read morewere great too!

Fun little Tolkien-themed craft beer house in downtown Portland. The limited food items are good,…read moreand the beer selection is varied. Definitely a comfortable place to spend some time.

Attending burger week in Portland and came across this marketplace. Always passes but never stopped…read morein. Taphouse market with wine and beer. The outside is. Food cart pod.

What we personally witnessed today at John's Marketplace was HORRIBLE!…read more There was a very friendly canvasser collecting signatures to help Portland get more police. Well sadly, a couple who don't like police went in and complained about the canvasser. My husband and I had just finished giving him our signatures and out walks the couple who complained about him. As they walked out he asked them one more time if they would like to sign. They said no and actually called him an idiot. I couldn't believe that. Then someone who works at John's walked out and told the canvasser that he needed to leave. The canvasser calmly asked him why and the worker just got angry and threatening toward the canvasser. The entire time the canvasser stayed super calm and polite. The worker told him he was going to call the police, so the canvasser said he was going to walk over and away from their door (we watched him move away from John's). The worker called the police anyway. We asked the canvasser if he wanted us to stick around and he said no and that he's not worried about the police being called, because he knew the police would help defuse the situation. I would bet real money that if the canvasser were collecting signatures for something that couple liked, there would be zero complaints... John's Marketplace has now lost a couple local customers and we will be sharing this with our friends (we were all customers, but not anymore). I would have totally backed them asking the canvasser to leave if he was being rude, but we personally witnessed that he was being completely professional and pleasant. Had the worker not been such a jerk to the canvasser I probably wouldn't even have thought to write this review, but he was a complete jerk when he had to option to be calm and explain his position (the canvasser was extremely calm and didn't need some guy treating him so poorly).

We stopped by here for a drink and a bite after our flight. It's close to Powells bookstore so a…read morequick walk over. Highlight for me was the deviled eggs and for my husband it was the wings. Be warned, they're messy. We sat in the bar section which feels a little more casual. It's a relaxed atmosphere and friendly service. No complaints!

Visited Deachutes a couple of times back in late June. I have been a fan of Deschutes fresh…read moresqueezed ipa for years and I was super excited to sit down and eat at the brewery. I will say that I was not disappointed. The first visit I sat at the bar and enjoyed some world cup soccer, a great beer, and the star of the day, an amazing burger and fries! The next time I visited Deschutes, my daughter joined me. I had a tasty salad and an ipa. My daughter just ordered fries, which she thoroughly enjoyed. Our server, who' name I cant remember was excellent and the beer was brought out immediately and the salad and fries followed soon after. If you live in Portland and have not visited Deschutes, or if you are in town for a short visit, I definitely recommend Deschutes!

We learned about "Level Beer," from enjoying their offerings at Amaro's Table in Castlerock…read more Level Beer = 5 outta 5! We were able to meet a couple of their brewmasters - they were congenial. I have to tell you, they *know what they're doing and have passion! While there, we enjoyed #3 Bad Hombre, (the Mexican lager), and #4 the Pixelated Pale Ale. Both of which were excellent. The background music = truly eclectic. From punk to Indy, more like background noise, unless you're paying attention, which I tend to do. Good stuff.

Good Beer but more impressive space. So much room inside and outside. Definitely a place I could…read morespend an afternoon day drinking. This go around I went there before catching my flight. Beer- 6/10 Space- 8/10 Definitely a place to try out when in Portland.

Was looking to get a nice bottle of wine as a gift, but wanted to get something fun and different…read more Not knowing too much about wine and seeing all the reviews about the great service, I gave them a call to see if they could help give a few suggestions over the phone. Garrett was super helpful and we talked a bit about what I was thinking, and found three options within my budget. We settled on a fun but not too crazy wine from the Canary Islands. He held the wine for me at the front and I was able to just grab and go later in the afternoon. The price was also just right, as it was listed for $18 more on the vino app. Came back in a week later for drinks and prices were also great with a 3 drink flight for $19 all with good pours. Had a chenin blanc, a chardonnay, and a Malbec. All were phenomenal and bar staff were friendly. This is definitely earned a spot in the rotation. Love it.

Great spot to try some news wines and hang with old friends. The service is friendly, knowledgeable…read more and welcoming. They have light nights and healthy pours!

Great beer selection. Good food and amazing staff as well. Perfect neighborhood spot to have a good…read moretime.

Mahoney's is my favorite spot for burgers. Today I had my usual order (GUINNESS JAM BURGER) and it…read moretasted nothing like my past orders. Not sure what changed but I only ate about a third of it before I thought "what am I doing" here and stopped? $17.00!

A haiku review: Wet,…read moresaucy nachos Smoked chicken, pico and beans A massive portion Chips are toasty hot Pickled jalapeño kicks Nacho week success

We met some friends from out of town for dinner. We were immediately greeted and seated. Our drink…read moreorders were taken right away and we enjoyed the root beer, pecan pie, stout, and s'mores golden stout. All were delicious. Staff was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. The favorites of the night: pesto chicken sandwich, and pulled pork sandwich. Everyone enjoyed the fries, both potato and sweet potato. I had the taco salad and it was good, but the ground beef was a bit dry. Overall, everything was good. The food, the service and the beer. I'm sure we will eat there again.

Years later, and I still enjoy Great Notion. When an out-of-town guest asks for some "fun beer,"…read morethis is where I take them. The Blueberry Muffin is an all-time favorite, and even though I get annoyed when they're sold out, it's never enough to keep me away. Most times I get a flight and try a bunch of different things. This location is charming. It has the industrial decor that now feels cliché but was groundbreaking for beer and burger spots a decade ago. With a very large patio and big garage doors, it's great during summer especially. Staff is knowledgeable about their beer, patient while we deliberated, and did us a favor to help the beer travel on the plane. The kitchen is now operated by Matt's BBQ Tacos (which I will review separately).

It's truly disappointing when restaurants and other businesses choose to take a political stance…read morethat makes some customers feel unwelcome simply because of their beliefs or support for the Constitution. My wife and I drove over 30 minutes to visit this location because we were looking forward to enjoying good BBQ, tacos and a beer. Unfortunately, the political signage displayed throughout the windows and establishment made us feel unwelcome, so we decided not to stay. Great Notion and Matt's BBQ Tacos, you've pushed away customers who came ready to support your business and spend money with you. I wish you the best, but it seems you've chosen to operate not only as a restaurant and brewery, but also as a platform for political messaging. That's your right, of course, but it's a direction that may alienate customers who simply want to enjoy good food and drinks without politics being part of the experience.

great neighborhood store. wide array of drinks and some special finds, great snacks and household…read morestaples. don't sleep on their ice cream selection! nicest owners too

Overpriced and not disability-friendly. Also noticed tons of expired food on the shelves.read more