Tucked into the neighborhood next to OK Omens, Naso is such a gem for a cozy date night. The vibe…read moreis warm, friendly, and totally unpretentious...the kind of place where you instantly feel comfortable whether you know a ton about wine or just want a good glass and good conversation. Also, don't sleep on the mystery bag wine bottles. Such a fun little surprise and a great way to try something new without spending a fortune. We didn't eat since we had dinner reservations next door, but everything coming out of the kitchen looked seriously delicious. Definitely adding it to the list for next time.

I absolutely have fallen in love with this place. The decor is gorgeous and the owners are so…read moredown-to-earth! I love the vibe. They crushed pizza week too! This is going to be a frequent hangout spot for me going forward.

Bar Vivant is a lovely spot for truly authentic tapas, and a large selection of drinks to go with…read morethem. Being able to get anchovies in vinegar, ham croquettes, and a Belgian beer takes me back to some of my favorite travel experiences, and the Pix Patisserie dessert options continue to provide a thrill. I have two quibbles that keep me from adding the fifth star - the Tortilla Espanola (closer to an egg and potato frittata than a Mexican tortilla) is served with a drizzle of red and a white sauces. A well made Tortilla (and this one is very nicely done) doesn't really need any embellishment. I'll try to remember to ask for the sauce on the side next time. The second issue I have is that the servers didn't appear to have received enough training to do justice to the things on the menu. Bar Vivant has a lot of wonderful offerings, enough of them that they really deserve better descriptions and recommendations. Between the drinks, the savory and the sweet options, this is a very special place.

I Love this little gem! They have beers, cocktails and such, but their specialty is most…read moredefinitely their Sherry selection and tapas. Bar Vivant is a place where you can get more than just Sherry, you get an education about the differences, variations and Spaniard regions where the sherry is cultivated. If you are into Sherry Wines, then this is the place for you. It's a "low-Key" spot with a sense of Romanticism. They have a beer garden that serves as a temporary escape from hustle and bustle. The chill vibe allows for you to take your time, sip on your sherry while trying the different tapas, such as pulpo, sardines, ham, croquettes and much more. If you are in the mood for a good dessert with your sherry, well, you are in luck because Bar Vivant is like a "two-for-one". The restaurant shares it's space with Pix Patisserie, the only place in Portland where you should purchase Macaroons! Because it is a chill spot, the service is chill as well. If you are in the area, waiting to be called for a table, I recommend you stop here while you wait.

Went there for dungeon crawler carl themed night. It was so much fun…read more Make a reservation online. Don't use the email to reschedule. Has some glitches. They are pretty cool about following up and checking in on your reservation. Eat first, or after, food is across the way. Have food delivered (just not charcuterie, they sell that there) you can even bring food in!

My friends and I went for the Dungeon Crawler Carl wine paring, and had a blast!…read more Our host was knowledgeable, the wines were awesome, and it was so much fun! We got to try so many amazing wines from so many different places, and the character pairings were topnotch. Definitely one to keep an eye on as they're always doing something different.

I'm not someone who craves ice cream, but damn, Cheese & Crack's soft serve sundaes have a hold on…read moreme. Their namesake sundae is a classic for a reason: the ganache is super fudgy and well-distributed, the toasted marshmallow is delicious, the cinnamon cookie bits add some nice texture. Don't be intimidated by the line out the door on a warm evening -- it moves quickly and the cashier is amazing at finding you among the crowd to deliver your dessert.

I went to this place two days in a row to try more sundaes has a bit of a line but it goes pretty…read morequickly. The cheese and crack sundae has toasted marshmallow, chocolate, and cinnamon cracker crumbs. Omg the cinnamon crumbs are so good, that with the ice cream was really yummy (I'm a simple girl what can I say). The chocolate hardened into a chocolate shell and it was kind of only on the bottom of the cup so that was a little disappointing. The toasted marshmallow didn't add much, but maybe I'm biased bc I don't rlly care for toasted marshmallow ‍ Overall, the entire sundae is mainly a ton of vanilla ice cream. It's a big portion that I shared with someone else. Second time I went, I got the banana pudding sundae which was soooo good. I shared this with my friend and it was plenty. They give a good amount of banana pudding and you can tell it's quality. I saw bananas, the bread/wafer part, and it pairs nicely with the ice cream. Prob my favorite thing from this place. My other friend got the pbo which was also good. They layer oreo and peanut butter pudding so you get it all throughout the sundae which is nice. She also got an everything cookie which has literally everything in it. It was texturally interesting and not too sweet! Overall, good flavors and quality ice cream. The portions are a bit big and I wish they had half or even quarter sizes since these came in huge cups. At a certain point, the vanilla ice cream becomes flavorless bc there's so much of it but the sundaes were still pretty good!

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.

Love this local wine shop/bar. We visit here every time we come in to town to visit our friends who…read moreintroduced us to this place. A great selection by the glass to taste your way through a wide variety of interesting wines, both foreign and domestic. And a pretty good selection of bottles in the shop to boot. Wish we had places like this in Utah, but they're illegal here.

My friend had reserved this place to celebrate birthday with close friends. The venue is…read morebeautifully decorated with friendly vibe. Ryan, the owner was very friendly and attentive to our group. We ordered small plates and pizza to share. Their wines were great and the Non alcoholic flight was refreshingly good! Highly recommended.

Hosted a bridal shower here and Ryan was a more than gracious host. Contacted him several months…read moreago about having a group in the space, he was quick and easy to communicate with, allowing us to "reserve" the front room for our get together. On the day I got there, Ryan offered the back room which is normally rented at a fee, which was very kind. As a business owner, I know the dance that comes with not wanting to turn away customers, but trying not to overextend so he was very nice to do that. That said, we tried to clean up after ourselves and had a great time. Highly recommend if you have an event, shower, etc. Thanks again, Ryan!

Totally a vibe, and I would 100% recommend it…read more We walked in on a random weekday and were surprised to find the place absolutely bustling. The ambiance is dark and moody, with vintage touches throughout that give it a lot of character and charm. We ordered at the bar, and the drinks arrived quickly. The food, however, took quite a while to come out. Given how busy the restaurant was, I suspect the kitchen was simply backed up.We started with the burrata salad, which was everything you'd want from a spring salad - fresh, light, and full of flavor. The roasted chicken was slightly under-seasoned for my taste, but the portion was so generous that we ended up taking leftovers home. Reheated with a few sauces, it was still delicious the next day. The White Negroni and wine paired beautifully with the meal, and the cake we ordered for dessert was the perfect ending. Rich, satisfying, and exactly what we were hoping for after dinner. Great atmosphere, solid food, excellent drinks, and a lively energy that makes the place worth a visit.

So, you want to meet up with some coworkers on a sunny Thursday afternoon, but you're not sure when…read morethey'll arrive, so you want a relaxed, spacious pub where you can have some wine or cocktails and catch up on expenses while you wait for them to arrive. Bar Loon is that pub. The back patio is a terrific relaxed atmosphere, and flexible to the weather since it's covered. They have a happy hour from 4-6pm; it's a short happy hour, but it has house onion chips and $10 wine, and what could be bad? (BTW: I see complaints in other reviews about needing to order at the bar -- and maybe wait in line. I don't get it. The bartenders are cheerful and efficient, it's really not a big deal. The only thing I might want from them is a longer bar snack menu, particularly for happy hour; that would make Bar Loon perfect, IMHO)

We met a friend here last night - - he had been several times before, but it was our first time…read more Tables are pretty close together with a decent sized dining area and both indoor and outdoor seating. The menu is clipboard style with lots of options - - just choose what you want in a small or large size. We shared a bunch of things - - but we were limited a bit because I am gluten-free and dairy-free, but what's new. The menu isn't marked for allergens, and our server wasn't quite sure what was safe for me - - she said to stay away from the gratins and that she would double check on the items we ordered to make sure they were ok. I'm not sure if what I had was made the way the chef normally prepares the dishes or if they altered dishes for my diet. So, keep this in mind while I run through my thoughts. Food came out in good time. Our table was filled with lots of little plates. Most of the vegetable dishes we ordered were kinda dry - cauliflower, zuchini, greens and the beets were ok. Nothing really special. The shrimp and tuna were prepared well. Wine, beer and cider only. Server was efficient. Street parking.

We went here with a big group and did their "dinner for the table" family style. The bread as…read morestarter was good. I felt like every dish was almost just one ingredient that when I put them all together and made my own dish was good but separately wasn't anything to truly rave about. That being said their fish was very soft and delicious. That paired with one of their salads, that was mostly just lettuce, and green beans with fish was good. The liver dish I didn't really like. The chicken was fine.