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Metropolitan Tavern

3.6 (224 reviews)
ModerateNew American
Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
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Diana M.

We decided to try this rooftop restaurant in our hotel. We had the best experience and food ! Eduardo was great and recommended we tried the pizzas. The firewood pizza was delicious ! The drinks were also good. It was a good place to eat and enjoy the sunset . We had a great view of Portland ! Eduardo also joined us to sing happy birthday to our friend service was great!

Bennette I.

Our company had a holiday luncheon event at Met Tavern and from the moment we reserved the space, we were treated with kindness and impeccable service. Kaya and Annette, our event coordinators are so easy to work with. They recommended a delicious holiday spread. The staff was amazing and the food was tasty. The full size desserts were 10 out of 10! Cocktails were a hit and they even had a great selection of mocktails available. The event was seamless.

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Liz W.

We went here for happy hour before the first day in concert and it was absolutely wonderful. The weather was amazing that evening and it was the perfect night to sit on the rooftop deck with a view. The happy hour appetizers were delicious and the drinks were good too. I would definitely go back. Our server was very good and accommodating when we switched seats into a different section with a better view and he took very good care of us.

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Robin M.

WOW!!! This restaurant checks all the boxes. Delicious food, drinks, friendly and helpful service staff, indoor/outdoor seating, and the view from the 6th floor restaurant is perfect for people watching or a sunset. Metropolitan Tavern is on the top floor of Hotel Eastlund near the convention center and the max line. The lobby of the hotel has a clean cozy hip vibe. The hotel has an attached parking structure, Grand Ave. entrance. Metropolitan Tavern is part of Urban Restaurant Group.

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Tripp J.

Calamari is undercooked consistently... 2 more minutes or higher temp would equal golden delish instead of oily limp 2 minutes after it hits the table. Please inform your chef

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Sarah T.

Staff were awesome. Great view and food was good. Came in for happy hour. Just walked in no reservations. They have a rooftop outside seating but it was raining on the day I came so I didn't get to enjoy the outside rooftop seating but it looked beautiful. The Mckenzie Twisted Meniscus IPA was good, and really enjoyed the pizza & calamari but I didn't care for the sauce that came with the calamari. They brew the McKenzie. Also tried the Raging Rhino Red. Really good as well. Ordered: Mckenzie Twisted Meniscus IPA Mckenzie Raging Rhino Red CALAMARI BURRATA YUCATAN TACOS

Kobe beef slider.  The other one didn't last long enough to be photographed
Tamara C.

One of my BFFs wanted to surprise me with a girls night. Happy hour and a movie. I was super excited because nobody had taken me to the movies, including me, in about 5 years. We were going to see Irving Berlin's White Christmas. Oh my word, I loved it so much! Anyway, before I knew how awesome the movie was going to be, she surprised me and took me here to the Metropolitan Tavern. I'd never been before, at least I don't think I have unless it used to be the Holiday Inn's Windows, which was in business years ago and had a rooftop restaurant in NE Lloyd District. They have a generous happy hour menu and all reasonably priced considering how fancy pants it is. Both of us settled on the Kobe beef sliders. I was so hungry y'all almost didn't get a photo! They were divine. A bit of gooey cheese and a smattering of aioli sauce and voilà! They were sizable too. It took several bites to take care of them. My sweet friend had a porter to drink, I'm not drinking alcohol right now and had a Coke. Our service was excellent and we had a perfect view of the terrible weather that evening. We both noticed that they do a brunch on the weekends. That's our vibe. We're going to wait until the terrible weather goes away and then we'll be back. 2024 - Review # 25

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Kailani S.

Food was very tasty and delicious. Their caesar salad and cauliflower buffalo "chicken" hit the spot. Our drinks were yummy. We tried one of their seasonal cocktails, I could have drank multiples of them I can't remember which drink it was. Our server was amazing, she was busy yet very attentive to everyone. The ambiance is lovely, perfect outdoor seating on a nice sunny day. Lots of space, and the inside is also very nice. This restaurant is located inside a hotel. I would come back to try more of their drinks and food items.

Lori H.

Made reservations through Open Table for lunch before an event at the nearby Oregon Convention Center. This restaurant is located on the top floor of the Hotel Eastlund. Street parking available through Parking Kitty, or several pay to park lots and garages nearby. They have a small lunch menu with a nice variety of options. We decided on the Cold Turkey BLT with fries, The Rooftop Reuben with baby gem salad, and the apple crisp with ice cream for dessert. All the food was really good and served hot. Loved the amount of meat on the sandwiches and the fries were nice and crispy. The dessert had a yummy pepita brittle on top. Service was great, after we were seated. Only one person was handling the hostess area, bar area and serving all tables when we arrived at noon. It took roughly ten or so minutes to be seated. Staff was friendly and communicative though. Multiple employees brought our food and cleared our table. Loved the teamwork! The view was spectacular! The outside seating would be great on a nice, warm day. We enjoyed our first visit and would return.

Chilaquiles
Daniel S.

Ambiance: 7/10 great views of the city Service: 6.5/10 we were in a rush and they accommodated us but the waiter wasn't in a great mood. Regardless they helped us get in and out quickly. Food: 6.5/10 CHILAQUILES: 6.5/10 I've never ordered this dish but was pleasantly surprised! The chips were covered in a nice red sauce but they weren't soggy. The beans, eggs and cheese provided a hardiness that I really appreciated. All in all, I'd order again. I wouldn't rave about it to all my friends but if they asked I would say the food was good.

Amber ale
Alex K.

Great rooftop view showing the city and the nearby spires of the convention center. They have a great happy hour drinks and foods selection. We ordered a margarita pizza, buffalo cauliflower wings, and happy hour drinks. Great service as our waters were refilled often and our food was brought out quickly. Parking is street parking which is metered but you can use the parking kitty app to extend parking without leaving. They have an outdoor area as well when it's a nice day.

Steak Salad
Karyn F.

10/10! A colleague and I are here in Portland at the Convention Center for a conference all week. We came in for happy hour yesterday and really enjoyed ourselves! We had great food and yummy drinks. So we came back today for lunch and I had the best salad in my life (steak salad)! The rooftop vibe is perfect and the staff were all nice and attentive even though they were very busy!

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Amy T.

Rooftop restaurant in the Hotel Eastlund. Happy Hour is 3-6pm or 9pm- close daily. Erica was the best waitress. Provided us with some great suggestions. Other staff pitched in to fill water glasses and clear plates. Tried the Yucatán pork tacos and McKenzie Brewing Raging Rhino Red. Great portion size and flavor on the tacos for $8. The amber ale was perfect with the tacos. Excellent place to relax, take in the views, and enjoy great food/drinks.

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Great rooftop restaurant with impressive views and decent food and happy hour. I had the salmon, and we shared the zatar fries, yum.

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Love the views here and the salmon salad! Good service with friendly staff. Nice cocktails too. Will return.

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Great ambience, and views nice upgrades since I last visited, new decor and a yummy margherita pizza

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4.5
(278 reviews)
1.0 mi
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I really love the vibe of this place. Small, intimate, and the perfect place for a date. We came…read morehere with friends in which one of them had a chase credit. So we went to town on ordering a few things: Half a dozen of oysters-super fresh, small and briny served on salt plate. They included a house made hot sauce that tasted super fruity. Scale of 1 out of 10. Foie gras torchon -classic flavors. Strawberry, rhubard, balsamic. Foie Served on toasted challah and we opted for the black truffle. This dish was a total disappointment tho. The foie is not buttery and the truffle tasted thin and had 0 flavor. I think we would've been happier with a dozen oysters. Iberico pork for 2. This was enough for 3 of us. The majo sausage and spatzel were excellent as was the pork. Think of thick cut pork chop and it tasted just like it. We had one piece dryer than the other but they were cooked closer to medium. This was the best dish of the night. At $79 I would certainly hope so. We ended the night with some house ice cream and the again, these guys understand classic flavors. Service here was terrific. It didn't feel rushed and food came out accordingly. My water was always topped off in my small glass. Would definitely revisit when I'm back at Portland.

Arden is such a gem. I've been here several times over the years, and I've always had a lovely…read moreexperience. The menu changes regularly, and I can't recall ever having a bad dish here. The food is beautiful and artfully presented, but still approachable and unpretentious. The shrimp toast seems to be a standby, and is one of my faves. On a former visit, we enjoyed a duck for two dish that was perfectly prepared and so good. All of the snacks are tasty nibbles that set the tone for the meal, and the pastas are simply sumptuous. The wine list, of course, truly shines. This is a place where you can ask your server for recommendations for wines to pair with your meal, and you know you're going to get great recommendations. The interior dining space is larger than it looks from the outside, and the vibe is perfect for date nights, after work hangs, and girls' nights out. I've also always seen at least one family with children when I've dined here, so I like that they are welcoming of families. If you're driving here, I've never had a problem finding street parking nearby. But, there are garages close by as well. Can't wait for my next visit!

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4.6
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We stopped into Cliffs for a nightcap after a show at the Alberta Rose Theatre across the street…read more Food (steak frites) and drinks hit the spot, vibes were super chill, and the servers were all very cool. We had a great time and got to say good night to everyone at closing. The next morning I saw my bill had a couple extra zeros! I called them and they were mortified. Sierra, the manager, took extra steps to make sure everything was resolved. Shout out to her for being so thoughtful. She spent lots of time she didnʻt need to to make sure everything was resolved. I think thatʻs just a reflection of the whole place. Big thanks to the staff for being really kind. When weʻre back in town, weʻll find our way back to thank them all in person and cool out with them again.

First I would like to start off by saying how amazing the service was here. The waitress was…read moreattentive, welcoming, and very knowledgeable about the menu. I really love that this establishment is a "scratch kitchen", which is hard to find. The menu had a variety choices and everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. I loved the baked oysters. Made my mouth water. The tostada w/steak was amazing. The root beer here was absolutely delicious. I can't wait to go back and eat more. The atmosphere was warm and inviting. Plenty of seating inside, outback and out front. Good for groups of 4. If you want to try a delicious meal I definitely check em out, cheers!

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4.4
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0.6 mi
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Ox was the perfect place to spend our second Valentine's Day together. If you're celebrating a…read morespecial occasion, this is the spot! The meats here were incredible, and the complimentary soups served in the cutest little teacups was a thoughtful touch! We ordered a unique apple sliced salad topped w blue cheese, of course oysters, tartare, and my very first filet mignon! My partner at the time insisted we order it, and I'm so glad we did - it completely lived up to the hype. So tender and juicy! If you're visiting, don't skip this. The restaurant is intimate with limited seating, so be sure to make a reservation. The dim lighting creates the perfect date night atmosphere, and the aroma from the grill is intoxicating! Every detail made the evening feel special, and I'm so happy we got to spend it together here. Thank you to the staff for making the evening unforgettable!

Service was consistently warm and friendly throughout two visits in the same week. The restaurant…read morehas an upscale yet relaxed atmosphere and I appreciated thoughtful touches like providing toothpicks in the restroom. On our first visit we had a reservation and were seated at a table. After ordering, patrons are served a complimentary leek soup in an espresso size cup. I wish it were on the menu because it is one of the best things I've ever tasted. The flavor is incredibly rich! We ordered the clam chowder, halibut, maple glazed carrots and tres leches cake. The clam chowder's presentation was nicely done but nothing special in taste. It came so highly recommended on Reddit and many other diners ordered it but neither my party nor I cared for it. The halibut was good but didn't stand out and the maple glazed carrots weren't to my taste. What completely won us over was the tres leches cake. It is one of the most delicious and most memorable desserts we've ever had. Every layer complemented the next perfectly creating an incredibly balanced dessert that wasn't overly sweet with different textures. We couldn't stop talking about it afterward. It was one of the reasons we decided to give the restaurant a second shot. After our meal I mentioned to our server that we weren't sure if we'd ordered the right dishes since we weren't thrilled with the food especially with how popular the restaurant is. He explained that it's primarily an Argentinian steakhouse and suggested returning to try the meat dishes. On our second visit we arrived at opening without a reservation. There was plenty of seating but since we didn't have a reservation we were seated at the bar. I didn't mind seated at the bar but the bar stools were extremely uncomfortable, almost torturous. Unfortunately, it was too hot to sit outside. Midway through dinner a machine, maybe a dishwasher, was turned on behind the bar. It was loud and the vibrations could be felt. This time we ordered the beet salad, cheese empanada, beef empanada, two filet mignons and the lamb shoulder. The beet salad was a disappointment. It consisted of large overly soft chunks of beets with what tasted like a basic grocery store salad dressing. For a restaurant of this caliber I expected more. Neither of us enjoyed the cheese empanada but we both liked the beef empanada. We also ordered two filet mignons cooked the same way. Both arrived more done than requested and one way more overcooked than the other. They were also on the salty side, though both were very tender. The lamb shoulder, which our server had already warned us about before we ordered, ended up being dry and tough. The chimichurri served alongside the savory dishes was also heavier on onions than I prefer. Overall, the service was excellent, and the complimentary leek soup and tres leches cake were truly outstanding. Unfortunately, despite two visits, the main dishes we ordered didn't live up to the restaurant's reputation for us.

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Laurelhurst Market

4.1
(1.5k reviews)
1.5 mi
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WOW!!! That is my first thought after my lunch yesterday at Laurelhurst Market. I had been touring…read morethe cathedral of music, at Music Millennium and I asked the gentleman at the counter where was a good spot to eat. He recommended Laurelhurst, and he was right on. I have been on a Reuben kick, and the best remains at Goose Hallow. But this was a close second, as it was great. I had a half sandwich, and I am glad I did, as it was quite enough. I had the Monsignor Murphy, which featured lots of House Made Pastrami, Swiss Cheese, Sauerkraut and Russian Dressing. I typically like a Reuben on marbled rye, as they served it on a Griddled Como Bread...and it was great. I didn't get her name at the order counter, but she was so friendly and engaging as well. Since this was my first time to the restaurant, she was able to provide me with a wealth of information. I will be back...and you can count on that.

The Philly pork sandwich was ok. Pork was a mix of leaner pieces and fattier pieces. Fattier bits…read moreall melt in your mouth. Juices kinda poured over rather than the meat itself being juicy, if that makes sense. Bread was disappointing. Lemon aioli was nice. Fries pretty good. Great crunch. Warm. Fresh. Not very potato-y though. Could use more of that potato flavor. Overall it was a solid sandwich but at $24 for a sandwich and fries, meh. You could do better. Nothing really wowed me or seemed particularly good.

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