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    Sapphire Hotel

    4.3 (515 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Romantic
    Good for groups

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    Christopher F.

    Wow, what a cool space. We snuggled up near the fireplace for a cozy drink and some food. The drinks are delish. We also had wings, the burger, polenta fries and the crème brûlée. All very good selections. Our server was great and helped us with some selections. Looking forward to meeting friends at this location again soon.

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    Frank C.

    Ever since I first visited this place many moons ago, I've always had fond memories of it. So whenever I find myself on Hawthorn it's time for my return. Today was the day! I was instantly reminded by how cozy a place this is. They have a wood stove with a few comfy seats. There's plenty of tables for two, outdoor covered seating, and a few nice spots at the bar. Their cocktail menu is very creative. I enjoyed the Lounge Singer (redux) and will have to come back for the Devil's Lettuce and Seasonal Manhattan. The food is also well done and I enjoyed the crab cakes and Sapphire Chicken salad. They also have several tempting desserts that I'll need to come back for. Service was also kind and attentive. I always have a good time here and I'm looking forward for my next chance to return!

    Dennise K.

    A cozy and special space to enjoy a meal worh a friend or a romantic night out with your sweetie. The beautiful drinks match the spirit of the decor and the food is delish! Check out their happy hour before 6 pm!

    Matt S.

    Ok. First thing is first. I didn't drink all of these by myself. Second, this 5 star is based solely on their drinks as my friends and I only went here for happy hour. However, I've heard their food is also fantastic. It was a nice day out, so we were able to sit outside. Even in poorer weather, the outdoor seating is both covered and has gas heaters to keep warm. The cocktails. They were so good. They were presented beautifully, they were creative, and most importantly they tasted good. Our server was awesome; she was the perfect balance of attentive but not "hover-y" (yep, I just made up that word). We sat outside because we had a rare, nice 2023 day but the inside has so much character and charm! I will definitely be returning here because there are still drinks on the drink menu I'd like to try.

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    Hee Y.

    We arrived at 5 on a Friday. Parking was easy to find in residential areas. There was plenty of seating available. I had looked up where to eat that was romantic and good for first dates and I was not disappointed. The vibe is very intimate, the lights are dim, there's a candle on each table. Our server was friendly & she knew when to check in on us. We ordered the Other Woman and Apricot Blonde from the happy hour menu (ends at 6pm), which were both very good. We also ordered the Sapphire Salad (pretty basic, light dressing) and the Salmon Cakes (light, nicely sauced). For our entrees, the Roasted Beet Burger was delicious. We added caramelized onions. I would come back for the burger. The Burro e Pomodoro was a pretty standard tomato sauce pasta. Dessert we ordered the Pumpkin Bread Pudding. The portion was huge! And very decadent.

    Chris C.

    Delightful, cozy, romantic spot. Our server was great and had helpful recommendations for us. We will definitely be back

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    Ashley A.

    Had a very tasty cocktail, the Mai Shai Friend. Comfortable seating outside with heaters.

    Jason V.

    Sapphire Hotel is known for their cocktails, and with good reason: they are absolutely the crown jewel of their offerings! But do not let that diminish your perception of the quality of their entrees, for they are, for the most part, similarly exceptional. Having been disappointed by an old favorite restaurant, we drove a handful of blocks to try something new. I'd heard good things about the Sapphire before, so I thought we'd give it a shot, and I am very glad we did. Between us, my wife and I each ordered a cocktail a-piece: the Black Truffle martini, and the Bold Friend (w/habanero), respectfully, and split three starters: the Meze, Artichoke & Arugula dip, and the Salmon Cakes. Starting with the cocktails...wow! WOW! Incredible! My wife adored her Black Truffle martini, made with (what we're guessing is) truffle-infused gin, giving it a sultry, extravagant flavor. Pinkies up, folks! As for the Bold Friend, if you put habanero in anything, I am probably going to love it, but when coupled with gin, honey and lemon, you have a spicy sweet winner! My only gripe is that it could have been a bit more "bold" (spicy), but that's my personal taste; if I'm not burning, it leaves me yearning. By far, the best starter was the Artichoke & Arugula dip, crusted with a layer of cheese reminiscent of a Creme Brulee, and served with crunchy, chewy baguette. Man, I could eat that dip straight! An absolute must order, every time. The salmon cakes were warm and tender, breaded and easy to cut with a fork, and the aioli on top, ostensibly an stone ground mustard and onion aioli, carried a decidedly strong dill flavor, of which I have no complaints, since I'm partial to it. As a whole, everything paired wonderfully! Only the Meze was underwhelming, and not because it was inadequate, but simply because it did not rise to the level of everything else we had ordered. It was tasty, and a competent dish by itself, but having had superior offerings at other restaurants recently, and being simply outclassed by the cocktails (gold!), artichoke dip (silver!, but only barely) and salmon cakes (bronze!), left it unfortunately off the platform and out of medal contention. Sapphire Hotel has earned its reputation as a classy, sexy cocktail joint, with the added surprise of having badass food as well. While the menu itself is limited, I'm already eyeballing a couple other cocktails and entrees, and will be working on an angle to talk my wife into returning sooner than later. I anticipate this discussion will require little convincing.

    Bananas Foster-Powell, Witchy Vibes
    Liv C.

    What a gorgeous hidden gem! Came here for a date night and was not disappointed by the drinks or the vibe. It's such a sexy, swanky spot and great for chatting and people watching. Our server was so friendly and attentive, and the bartender was even able to accommodate my request to make a hot drink (Bananas Foster-Powell) iced. And WOW -- do not sleep on this cocktail!! Like a tropical, boozy milkshake, super creamy and delicious. Fantastic! I will certainly return to the Sapphire Hotel soon.

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    Jenny T.

    After landing in Portland late in the evening, my friend and I went to Sapphire Hotel to grab a drink to catch up and for me to grab some food. Walking in, we got to seat ourselves and a waitress brought over menus shortly. Drinks: My friend got a Dark & Stormy that she enjoyed. I got the Aquarian which was delicious. They had a lot of speciality drinks that I'd want to try the next time I'm around. Food: I ordered their veggie burger which was made with beets. The burger was good, but a little messy as the patty was falling apart. I got the fries with my burger, and they were delicious. Service: Service was great this evening. Our waitress was quick with the menus and water. She came back a few times to ask how we were doing. Food and drinks came out quickly as well. TL;DR - Nice place with good drinks & good food

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    6 months ago

    Love this place so much. Elegant and cozy. Amazing food and service. Beautiful atmosphere and history!

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    Friendly and attentive service, lots of outdoor seating, great Happy Hour, delicious food. What more do you need?

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    Lovely decor, excellent food. Didn't try any cocktails, but I certainly enjoyed reading about them on the menu. I loved this place!

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    I love their happy hour. Sitting outside, covered seating in the Mt Tabor neighborhood - can't beat it.

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    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.

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    Really solid cocktail bar! I loved my espresso martini and Hugo spritz I got…read more Ambiance was great. Perfect lighting balance at night. Ended up walking in on a night where they had a jazz band playing which was great. Bartenders were really nice. Good amount of seating. Street parking only.

    The IG videos make the food look delish but sadly the quality is not there. Bar service was super…read morefriendly and attentive. ordered the burger, calamari and vietnamese wings. Drink was a gin n tonic cocktail mix off the menu (can't recall the name) burger was basic, just meat, cheese and veggies, the meat was on the dry side - maybe 2 / 5 stars . came with fries, the fries were ok. calamari was great, light and crunchy, not a lot of salt - 3/5 stars Vietnamese wings - these were so disappointing, they came out hot and sweaty, there was a pungent gamey smell in each bite, the bone smelled foul also, either the brine wasn't great or they didn't clean the meat. the batter wasn't crunchy, just really soggy. not a winner like the sticky crunch wings at pok pok or like any other vietnamese restaurant that serves fried drumsticks and wings. not sure what was happening with the wings here but they were horrible - 1 / 5 stars, only ate 1 of 2 because of the funky smell from inside the chicken. had nothing to do with fish sauce either. overall, beautiful on instagram, is worth a visit for drinks but the food is lacking. in a foodie City like Portland that's just sad. I guess these are appropriate for happy hour menu items.

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    To speak about Teardrop Lounge, I should probably start with this:…read more Ladies and gentlemen, I present my favorite cocktail bar. Not the best -- I'm not arrogant enough to claim that. I haven't been to every cocktail bar in Portland, and saying something is the best usually says more about your lack of experience than your conviction. But favorite? That I can stand behind. And I want to get that out of the way early, because of the amount of praise I'm about to pour on this place -- fully earned, completely intentional. The biggest crime here is that I only discovered it two weeks ago, after living in Portland for a year. It had been recommended to me countless times, and I ignored it. A mistake. A painful one. But now that I've found it, I don't plan on making that mistake again. I'm not typically an Old Fashioned drinker. In fact, I usually hate them. But somewhere between curiosity and too many episodes of Mad Men, I decided to try one anyway -- fully expecting to confirm my bias. Instead, it completely flipped me. Bright, almost citrus-forward in a way that felt unusual but entirely intentional. Balanced, smooth, just enough burn to remind you what you're drinking without overwhelming it. It was the first time I actually understood the appeal. I'm pretty sure I grew a few chest hairs that night. That alone would've been impressive. But it didn't stop there. The space is beautiful -- clean, intentional, but not cold. The staff are excellent: personable, engaged, and most importantly, authentic. Not scripted, not performative. The kind of people you actually want to talk to, and hopefully, eventually be on a first-name basis with. Now, all of that gets it close to a perfect score. But what pushes it over the edge -- what makes this place stick -- is the White Russian. One of the first drinks I ever had. My dad's drink. Not because of The Big Lebowski -- that came later -- but because it's just always been his thing. And at some point, it became mine too. Typically, when bars try to "elevate" a White Russian, they ruin it. They overthink it. Swap ingredients, tweak ratios, add unnecessary flair. And more often than not, it ends in disappointment. Teardrop does the opposite. They respect it -- but refine it. The coffee liqueur actually tastes like coffee. The heavy cream is properly integrated, not just dumped on top. The vodka -- whatever they're using -- is clean, present, and perfectly measured. There's a subtle complexity to it without losing what makes the drink what it is. It's the best White Russian I've ever had. No hesitation. I've gone back twice just to make sure it wasn't a fluke. It wasn't. If someone asked me what my death row drink would be -- this specific cocktail, from this specific bar, is in the conversation. Easily. Teardrop Lounge doesn't just make great cocktails. It reminds you why cocktails matter in the first place. And that's why it's my favorite.

    We came to Teardrop Cocktail Lounge while visiting Portland and were genuinely impressed…read more The cocktails were excellent -- thoughtful, well-balanced, and clearly made by people who know what they're doing. One of the best parts was how approachable the bartenders were. We asked for custom drinks based on our preferences, and both came out perfectly tailored. Creative without being weird, and strong without being sloppy. What really stood out was the price point. For the quality of cocktails, the prices felt very reasonable compared to similar craft cocktail bars in other cities. The vibe was also great -- relaxed, cozy, and not pretentious. It felt like a place where you could come for a special drink experience without feeling like you had to "perform" or order off a rigid menu. We liked it so much we actually came back a second time during our trip. Highly recommend if you're into well-crafted cocktails, friendly bartenders, and a laid-back but elevated atmosphere.

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