I love the rooftop view and how fancy and welcoming the hotel guests were. The presentations of the food were great. My friends and I would say that it did lack some flavor in the pizza and pork tacos. The sliders had a great sauce and fries were seasoned well and crispy! I enjoyed the calamari. The skillet cookie is the best of the three. I don't recommend the chocolate cake. But they have an excellent happy hour menu. Great date and friendly vibe to come once awhile. read more

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View would have been great if it wasn't so cloudy. You can see the convention center and other parts of the downtown skyline. It was a little confusing for me to find the elevator that led to this place. Luckily the front desk was able to direct me, but it was about a 5 minute wait for the elevator to come down to the lobby level. Calamari - It was light and crispy. I enjoyed the side of sweet chili sauce. It's good to share between 2-3 people. Burrata Margherita - This was a good size and the dough was good. It could be split by 4 people easily if you order it as a starter. read more

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

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. read more

Metropolitan Tavern - Our view at the Metropolitan Tavern - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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. read more

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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 read more

Metropolitan Tavern - Undercooked oily calamari - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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. read more

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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 read more

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Nice bar on a rainy afternoon. Slow service at the bar. A bit disappointed only serving happy hour menu, not full dinner menu at 3:30ish. Calamari was so-so, Yucatán tacos were pretty good. read more

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 read more

Metropolitan Tavern - Kobe beef slider. The other one didn't last long enough to be photographed - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Metropolitan Tavern - Chilaquiles - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Pleasant enough, beautiful view. Came in for dinner and drinks with a couple of friends. Waitstaff was pleasant enough, if a bit undermanned. Or maybe it was our corner of the restaurant. read more

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. read more

Metropolitan Tavern - Amber ale - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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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! read more

Metropolitan Tavern - Steak Salad - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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For the most part it's great. I was nearby for a conference so I visited three times in three days. The food is ok. The deviled eggs are not great. The calamari was hard. The pork tacos were good. The hummus wasn't great. The salads and pizzas were good. The paloma I had wasn't made great. It was sour. The huckleberry smash was very good. Nice patio with fire pit. Staff was quick and friendly. If you're in the area, it's a good choice for group dinners. read more

Came here for apps and drinks with a couple of friends. The food and drinks were just ok. The issue was the waitress. She never checked back in on us, forgot food we had ordered, and at the end of our meal I asked for a box. I waited for about 10 minutes. She never brought a box until she saw us walking out and then asked me if I still needed a box. read more

Metropolitan Tavern - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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. read more

Metropolitan Tavern - Bar area - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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

Lovely time. Everything was solid. Nothing was overwhelming or underwhelming. Not too busy, not too empty. Not too loud, not too quiet. Good place to have dinner with the parents or grandparents. read more

Metropolitan Tavern - Dessert & view - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Came here for my birthday brunch celebration and everyone enjoyed the food and views! I've been looking for a rooftop restaurant to celebrate a summer birthday and this was the spot. There were 12 of us, and I initially had reservations for 8. There was no problem to accommodate more last minute :) they also gave us free donuts as we were waiting to order. Brunch was yummy - I chose their veggie option of Tofu Scramble. I was amazed by the flavor! The portions were generous, which made the price tag per plate acceptable. Staff were friendly and the waiter treated me to a birthday dessert on the house. This seems to be a hidden rooftop spot in Portland, and will wanna come back! Maybe for dinner next time. read more

Metropolitan Tavern - Tofu scramble - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Cool vibe, good food and great service. Wanted to sit out on the patio on a warm evening, it was closed for a private event...BOOOOO read more

The views are fantastic. The food and service is even better. Went there three times while on a business trip. Great every time. read more

Metropolitan Tavern - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Stopped here during my travels. This roof top restaurant is super cool with inside and outside seating. Outside they have fire pits for when it's cold outside. I ordered the Salumi Pizza and half wedge salad... SUPER DELICIOUS The service was perfect and the restaurant was super packed. Highly recommend... great views from the rooftop. read more

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Aesthetically, one of the nicest bars, rooftop patio and view in Portland. This alone makes it a great spot to meet up with friends. There are lots of seating options on the patio - couches and chairs around a fire pit, long tables, high top bar counters - which enables customers to share the space while still having their own private area. Inside is a huge oval bar with seating on both sides. For those seeking a more restaurant vibe, there is a section behind the bar with booths and tables. Metropolitan Tavern took over the previous Altabira Tavern space in the Hotel Eastlund. I'm super happy about that because the space is just to great and convenient to sit vacant. While the menu has changed, they still do a great Happy Hour from 3-6pm with a bunch of satisfying appetizers to share or for yourself. They have Kobe beef sliders, the requisite spinach and artichoke dip, Buffalo cauliflower, and my fave, the pork tacos. Plus salads and a hummus plate. Specialty cocktails offered at HH prices are available, but I can't speak to them because I always get the happy hour red for $9.50. I find that HH cocktails are typically too sweet for my palette. Service has always been friendly and efficient. Give grace if you are there on a gorgeous day and everyone had the same idea as you did, to hang on the rooftop. Also crowded before Blazer games and events at the Moda Center, but not to crowded to deter me from going there or from getting good service. Never used to be nervous about parking, but these days, I do meet friends early so I can grab a spot on the street close by. That's life in downtown Portland, including inner NE. read more

Really cool location. Really cool idea. But the Metropolitan Tavern was a bit of a let down. Everything from the cocktails to the food and even the service was, as the kids say these days, mid. Mediocre. Underwhelming. It left me wanting more. The service was super slow. Two members of our group waited nearly 30 minutes to get their first drinks. And every dish was pretty disappointing; the salad dressing was flavorless, the sliders desperately needed some kind of sauce/aioli, and the pizza was very bland. We were "gifted" a complimentary spinach artichoke dip and no one liked it enough to have more than one bite. We were there on a busy night, so maybe we didn't get their best. But ultimately, I wouldn't make an effort to try Metropolitan Tavern ever again. read more

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If you are at the convention center for a meeting, they are convenient. Located on the top of the hotel. The fish & chip special got rave reviews & they offer GF buns for their burgers. Service was efficient & the views are an added bonus. read more

I came by myself and was seated quickly. The servers were kind when interacting with me, but I was a little put off by hearing them bad mouth a table nearby, complaining about a group of guys asking for separate checks. I also felt like they kept stopping by but it took awhile to get my box and my check. Maybe they were just frazzled? The room was about half full so moderately busy. I did not care for this pizza and I would not recommend ordering it. The crust was floppy, and it was somehow too leafy but lacking in toppings, and what toppings there were just slid right off when you picked it up. The mocktail was fine but I wish I had known I was getting a sugar rim - the whole glass was sticky. Overall the place seems nice, I think I just came at a bad time. If I was at this hotel again, I'd give it another shot, but I'd order something else. read more

Metropolitan Tavern - Metropolitan Artisan Pizza, $18 - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Came here and had a wonderful evening on the rooftop! Walking in, the location is actually a hotel and you're directed to the elevator to go to the rooftop. There's both indoor and outdoor seating, but if the weather allows it, I highly recommend sitting outside. They have floor to high windows that make up the "walls" so you can see outside clearly. And, when you're coming around sunset, it is absolutely beautiful. My partner and I got two drinks and their poke and it was pretty alright. Their menu is a bit bigger than other places I've seen with both small bites and fuller meals. Service here was pretty nice and fast too! Overall, I would love to come back again to enjoy some dinner, rather than just a small bite! read more

Metropolitan Tavern - The view - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great service. Good food. Amazing outdoor rooftop seating area. I wish they had a stronger veggie menu, but what I had was well done. read more

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I was lucky to find this hidden gem. It is located on top of the Hotel Eastlund, directly across from the Hyatt Regency near the Convention Center. I highly recommend this restaurant/bar. This place is a roof top location with a nice view. They have indoor and outdoor space. They have a few outdoor fire pits that they light at night. They also have a daily Happy Hour 3-6pm and 9-11pm.!! The first night we discovered this place we had a small appetizer with some bourbon. Interesting fact they serve 2oz of bourbon for a great price. The second night we returned we had a great bottle of Red Blend with a Happy Hour priced pizza. Both nights we had a great time with great food and drinks at a good price. Both nights the service was great. And both nights this place was busy. read more

Metropolitan Tavern - Night time view - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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

Ambiance was amazing, parking is valet but the customers service is terrible. Can't really complain tho around the corner of the building there's a lot of homeless people. Valet parking with shitty customer service beats it . Great hotel read more

Came for the views, stayed for dinner. The views are spectacular, the drinks are amazing, service was nice and polite, it was the food that was just lacking something for me. I got fish poke, it wasn't that great, to be fair, didn't like the rice in it. My friend got the stake, it wasn't well done like she ordered. Our favorite was truffle fries though. Everything was served pretty fast, but it was Monday evening read more

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I only had a couple of hours off from my conference at the nearby convention center and happily ate brunch at the bar on a Sunday morning. Service was great as the bartender also hustled to keep everyone else in the restaurant awash in brunch drinks. The views from the rooftop were lovely even from the bar and the outside tables looked great (albeit a little chilly) the day I was there. I had a yummy vegetarian benedict and my friend had something equally tasty but I don't remember what. Since we were going back to work, no cocktails for us. read more

I guess there really is a bad apple in every place you go to. At the metropolitan tavern, that would be Jason. I wanted to express that the dessert we received appeared to have been overcooked. I provided photos of what we got today, versus last year (im sure I don't need to clarify which is which.. it's obvious). There was clear evidence of it being overcooked, as the moisture from the cookie has completely evaporated and we are left with this thin DRY cookie crust. Instead of responding as kindly as our server, Amy, did... he decided to raise his voice and continuously tell us we were wrong. Perhaps he got his job title out of sheer luck given his attitude wouldn't have gotten it for him. But besides the point, he should keep his attitude in check, especially when dealing with costumers. Our wonderful server Amy was very kind and validated our feelings. It's awful that such a pretty location with a great view was disrupted by this Jason guy. Thank you Amy for kindly taking our thin cookie crust away from us and our check. And thank you for being so kind. read more

Metropolitan Tavern - pretty cookie!! from 2024 - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Went here for lunch and I ordered the Salmon Hash w/ a mocktail to drink. My friend had a salad that was apparently not very filling. She did order it with chicken but there wasn't much chicken. She also had a mocktail. We sat outside and the view was nice from the other side. I was seated where there was a view of the Denny's sign. I didn't like that the tables were so close. I felt crowded in and when the server would walk by she would bump into my chair because there wasn't enough space. The server was attentive and helpful. I enjoyed my time here. read more

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Such a cool establishment! Great view and vibes. Really good drink deals for weekend brunch. The service was good for how busy it was. Wasn't wowed by the food, but it was still good. The shrimp were cooked to perfection. The potatoes were a little greasy. I would totally come back. read more

Metropolitan Tavern - Complimentary Donuts - New American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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One of my favorite spots for happy hour when I'm traveling here for work! Really good food and drinks. The service is friendly and you can't beat the rooftop view of the city. The sliders, truffle fries, and pizzas are delicious and good portion sizes. read more

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