Cozy classy and caring should be their slogan As a young…read morepunk in the neighborhood I was worried I might feel out of place in a classy place like this but the bartenders are so kind a friendly and they had Creature of the Black Lagoon playing in the background- can't go wrong there. Good music playing from the turntable, All my questions answered wo any judgment- unfortunately hard to find that in the city, drinks prices were only barely slightly above the average rate but crafted with care Love this place love these folks pls give them your money

Love it, love the ambiance, the staff, owners everything. Appetizers are good. Drinks are amazing.read more

Had an awesome time at The Observatory the other weekend. Unlike a lot of places, they run their…read moreHappy Hour on the weekend, which is what drew my partner and I in. You can absolutely smell the fish and vinegar as soon as you walk through the door, which I think gives the place a very homey pub feel. I ordered a spiked peach Arnold Palmer, which I enjoyed (and it was pleasantly strong) and a glass of the house white, which was good for the price. Our server was very fast and attentive. To eat I got the tomato soup with a grilled cheese, which was absolutely fantastic. The soup was so creamy and flavorful, and I cannot imagine a better meal after spending all day walking outside in the rain. The fries were super crispy and I liked the batter. My partner and I shared some of their breadsticks, which were deliciously baked (fresh!) and came with a super refreshing basil crema and a nice tomato-y dip. Wonderful all. My partner ordered fish and chips, and was surprised to find that it is one large fillet of fish, not multiple pieces like you would typically expect. He said the fish was fine, but a little tough. Overall, a wonderful experience. I definitely hope to return. I highly recommend this place as a refuge during the cold winter months!

You know what I will admit that my ardor for The Observatory has cooled over time. I do still count…read moretheir rosemary pear martini as my favorite cocktail in town - and really their cocktail menu overall is still excellent. But the last few times I've stopped in for a meal, it feels like the food isn't quite as impressive as it used to be. Could be all in my head. Not sure. But it's always a nice spot to hang out and chat with friends, you can get seated quicker if you enter through Over & Out, which basically functions as an extension of the main Observatory, with it's own bar and pool tables.

Dominique made the entire meal extra spectacular. The huevos rancheros were lovely, but the service…read morewas even better. He doted on my elderly mother and was so sweet and kind. Thank you, Dominique! The restaurant is clean, quiet, and decorated very nicely.

Wife and I made a detour here on a Thursday afternoon on the way home from Mt. Hood to let traffic…read moredie down. This was our first time here. Friendly, fast staff. Clean bathrooms. We were awed by how large and elegant the restaurant was. Orders: $10.99 North West Fresh Black Mussels - from happy hr menu $22 Margarita Sampler - Sweet & Spicy. The Margarita sampler was great - 4 unique flavors. However, I was disappointed by the chips. They were obviously stale or burned. I just had one chip and knew they were off. The mussels were not fresh. My wife was the first to notice, and when I tasted it, I almost spit it out. We also didn't have regular check-in. Once we got our mussels order, nobody showed up until we were ready to checkout. Given the place was not busy, you'd expect at least someone to occasionally come ask how the food or drinks are. None of that. I'd love to come back here someday, maybe it's a one off deal but there's room for improvement in customer service from my humble opinion. They eventually compensated us the mussels when I raised the stale issue - but I don't mess around with bad sea food. Would love to come back next time to better service and food.

I feel as if I've waked into a special hidden gem, which is not so hidden. Busy but not…read moreridiculously crowded. Saw some live music which was excellent. Saw "Good Food Near Me" and some other great performers. Cocktails were affordable and well created. The burger was top notch. The stage is small but lively, the gentleman mixing the music was thoughtful and I witnessed him really putting attention to the artists and doing a wonderful job of improving sound. His work was not an afterthought, great job! My only critique is that this venue needs to sell some Covert Cafe Tshirts. The various musical acts were great and it was a wonderful evening. I love the venues and will return when I can!

The best! Great cheeseburgers! Small, intimate, the perfect place to hear local musicians from…read moreall genres of music.

To me, this place seems like hidden gem. My husband and I talk about this place a lot and wish we…read morestill lived in the area because the burgers and cake are so good. The burgers are juicy and huge, and you have to get a slice of the cake to share. The waitresses are nice and accommodating. It's one of those places you can go for a casual drink or for a late night meal. Miss it!

Omg, my friend brought me here for good food and desserts and when I saw that it was a bar, I…read morequestioned her judgement. Boy did she prove me wrong. The Hawaiian mango fish tacos were so yummy! And the poke so fresh and tasty. The staff friendly. Don't sit on the bench near the entrance...it was very dusty...I thought maybe it was stained that way, nope, just full layer of dust. People must not actually use it. Lots of space on the bar and booths and tables.

This is my favorite spot on Foster! Great drinks, good music and delicious food. The staff is…read morefriendly and I love the art on the walls. Try the tacos!

My husband and I have supported Bruno's since they first opened. We've brought friends and family…read morehere many times because we believe in supporting local businesses in our neighborhood. Unfortunately, our experience last night was extremely disappointing. We were dining with a visiting family member and had just received our food and first round of drinks. When our waitress--who mentioned it was her first day--came back, I politely ordered a second drink. About 10-15 minutes later, a bartender (whose name was shared with us as Diego by our waitress) brought the drink to the table. Instead of simply delivering it, he spoke to me in an aggressive and condescending tone, telling me this would be the only time a drink would be brought to the table and that next time I needed to go to the bar because they "don't do table service." The issue wasn't the policy--it was the way it was communicated. It felt disrespectful, unprofessional, and completely lacking in basic customer service. Shortly after, our waitress returned and asked if the bartender had been upset about the order, which added to how uncomfortable the situation felt. As the only table of color in the space at the time, the interaction left us questioning whether this was simply poor training, a bad night, or something more concerning. I can't say for certain--but I can say it did not feel welcoming or respectful. We chose to finish quickly, pay our bill, and leave with our food. This experience does not reflect the kind of hospitality we expect from our neighborhood. I truly hope this was an isolated incident and that management takes steps to address staff communication and customer service.

Bellwether knows exactly who it is, and that's probably why it works so well. The space is…read morebeautifully curated, with a gorgeous back patio, the interior is stunning, and every detail feels intentional without trying too hard. The food is fantastic, the drinks are just as good, and it's one of those places that immediately makes you wish it was in your neighborhood. If it were closer to me, I'd be here weekly with the girls, working my way through the menu and pretending I'm a regular. One of the coolest spots in town.

This is a popular neighborhood bar, especially the back patio when the weather is nice. Very…read morelow-key casual vibes and the food menu has a lot of options whether you want to snack and drink or have a full dinner. You order at the bar and get a number. Like I said, pretty low-key, so sometimes there's just two people at the bar, one doing the drinks and one taking orders and the line can build up. But it does seem like the kitchen is pretty quick and the people bringing out the food is super nice and helpful. For the food, I really liked the "tomato cured shrooms," which are button mushrooms marinated in a tomato sauce. If you like ketchup and mushrooms like I do, then this is a fun snack. Something about the tomato flavor gives the mushrooms a pop. The roasted radish and farro was good, but the radish was cut a bit big. I didn't want a big entree, so I got the sausage, which was decent with white bean romesco and grilled scallions. The graham panna cotta was a nice way to cool down on a warm night. I went early and sat outside, and it was getting busier when I left so the recommendation is to go early. It's nice having places like Bellwether in the neighborhood.

It was my first time here and I drive by this area all the time. I would say it is a little gem. I…read moredid not get to try any of the food or snacks. There is a food cart in the back with Hawaiian goods which I am down to try next time. The service is friendly and acknowledge me when I first got in. The reason why I went to this bar was to check out the vibes if it was too loud or too busy or if it is chill enough to hear conversations with one another. That would be it ! It was quiet enough to have conversations even for a drink with a large group. There is a Photo Booth and a vending machine for nicotine I believe. And there are signs that they have karaoke on Saturdays, which I will have to come back for so this is definitely a spot to check out. I did not give it a full five stars because the parking was not the greatest.

A fun little hidden gem of a bar. This isn't what I would call a dive but it's far from modern - it…read morehas the vibe of an old school lounge. It's chill and has character. The best thing about this place is the lighting. There is something about the tone that makes you feel like someone turned on a warm lens filter. It just makes me feel relaxed. Crowd was modest but fun for Saturday karaoke. I am going to have to add this into my regular bar rotation.