WHY does corporate America seem to destroy everything? The Underground was hands-down the most…read moremagical place I'd ever been to see a show or to enjoy a mind-bendingly great meal. Well, that's just not the case anymore. The Underground is in The Monarch hotel, which was independently-owned until some corporation bought it, and the new ownership systematically destroyed everything that made The Underground unbeatable. I intentionally held off on writing any updates to my review because I wanted to give (new) staff a chance to work the kinks out under the new ownership. Well, nothing improved, and everything got worse: * The AWESOME lobster bisque? GONE * The mushroom medley served with the steaks? GONE * Freshly-prepared appetizers? GONE **NOTE: Some of my favorites were still on the menu, but they're clearly made ahead-of-time with far inferior ingredients and reheated before service *The amazing Jacobsen finishing salt lovingly and PERFECTLY sprinkled on every steak before service? GONE *The AMAZING staff that LITERALLY were literally more like family than wait staff? GONE (well, probably 95% of them anyway, a literal couple originals were still on-staff during my last visit, but they clearly weren't happy, and appeared to be under a LOT of stress). *Steaks that defy their relatively low price point? GONE **The steaks are still on the menu, but the prices have skyrocketed (seriously, some by as much as $25 per on my last visit), and the quality is and preparations are far WORSE than previous. The previous steakhouse menu has been added to with other non-steak dishes, but they're even worse than the steaks now are. Their web site shows that they're "closed for renovations" for two months, but I doubt I'll be back. I doubt it will be even remotely close to what it was before when they're done with it (who knows, they may just put a chain restaurant franchise down there). DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY!!!!!

Food is delicious, they set the mood for a romantic evening, and they do well at table touching!…read moreWe've been pleasantly surprised with the consistency from each visit we've had.

This was our first visit to the Velvet Curtain Speakeasy, and everything about it was a delight…read morefrom the professional, friendly service to the charming '30's ambiance to the killer food and cocktails. They are clearly paying attention to the details that separate great restaurants from good ones. Our housemade potato gnocchi featured freshly grated, high quality Parmigiano-Reggiano from a cheese wheel at the bar, not the tasteless stuff from a green can. We tried three different wonderful cocktails, and the two that had a cherry garnish used delicious, pricey Luxardo cherries, not the cheap dyed Maraschinos from the grocery store. This focus on quality and providing a great drinking & dining experience was evident everywhere. I should also mention the excellent crab cake appetizer, which costs only $5! Do yourself a favor and check this place out.

Good food and a great safe space for queer and straight people alike. The drag shows are fun, they…read morehave dancing and the owners support all of the shows that come through their stage.

Music karaoke dancing and good food! The staff is great and I feel so comfortable here.read more

Can't recommend this place enough. The food and atmosphere were such a pleasant experience.read more

We were in a date night rut and I wanted to try something new. So I hopped on Yelp and searched for…read more"date night" and found this gem. So fun! I was a little confused how to get in so we walked in to the restaurant (The Hive Social) and asked. They let us to the secret stair case and said we'd need to figure out the rest for ourselves. And we did. The portrait swung open and we discovered the coolest bar! The ambiance was very cozy and perfect for our date night. Our server was very friendly and made some suggestions when asked. We ordered a couple rounds of drinks and several small plates to share. They even staggered our apps to not overwhelm our cozy table. Everything was delicious. Well worth the drive and we will be back for sure (and probably bring friends)!

We arrived in town early from Portland to go see a friends acoustic performance on 6/22. We had…read moresome time to spare and figured we'd go wine tasting. We walked through town looking at a few tasting rooms. Nothing really jumped out to us. Then Bamn!!! When we seen this place from across the street. It all changed our wine tasting plans. Let's go have a drink!!! It was a great decision. The outdoor area was set up very nice and welcoming. There's a lot of attention to detail in all the decorations. Not sure if the lady was the manager or owner that helped us. But her friendly service was top notch!!!! With us visiting from out of town. It made me and the lady feel like regulars. She gave us a recommendation on the Margarita. I'm more of a Bourbon lover. So I ordered the Traditional Manhattan and my lady ordered the requested margarita. Wow!!! Both our drinks were tasty and awesome. Hey bartenders great pour on the drinks!!!! Cheers!!!

Came here the first time for a class on creating and preparing cocktails my wife signed us up for…read moreon my birthday weekend. That was so informative and fun we made it back up for their Halloween party, was a bit chilly so we only stuck around for one drink that evening. This is such a great pop up spot, they all TRULY know the art of mixology and come up with a great variety of unique cocktails. Definitely worth stopping if you are in the area wine tasting or traveling.

Find the magic door to be transported to a cozy and beautiful back area full of seasonal drinks,…read moreclassics, food, and great service. I had the eggnog martini while waiting for a table upfront and it was so good. I enjoyed reading about the various drinks and combinations. Folks kept coming in so it seems like it fills up on weekends. I got there around 6pm. Good prices, fun theme, good drinks!

It's got the cool, need a password to get in can I sit at the bar vibe. Just to get in, you will…read moreneed The password from the restaurant hostess. Then you walk through the wine storage cellar, and pick up the phone in the phone booth, which calls the bartender. With the password only then can you enter the bar. Just had drinks there, which were high-quality. Haven't tried the food yet. There's a long bar made of pennies on top, with comfy Bar chairs. A great place for a drink! I've been told the Italian food there is good. This bar is a five minute walk from my friends house, to the bar. But from the bar to their house is 35 minutes. The difference is staggering.

Wow wow wow! Absolutely amazing drinks! The bartenders are excellent and so talented! They were…read morefantastic at making really tasty and interesting cocktails. The food options were perfect for bar snacks. The ambiance was also very nice, and I would recommend visiting without hesitation.

Had the pleasure of meeting Asha and Evyn (who's got jokes). Both bartenders were amazing and…read moredescribing the drinks and processes. Enjoyed myself the GS and cross currents. GS was nice and refreshing with the aroma of the cucumber with each sip. The cross currents is a fun drink to sip on with the sugared rim. Will be back to try other drinks soon :)

I had a negative experience with the karaoke staff at Underbar. I signed up to sing before three of…read moremy friends, but they and many others were allowed to sing ahead of me. When I asked about the order, the male KJ was dismissive, and the female KJ repeatedly stated that I was lying about signing up earlier. Two friends confirmed to her that I had not been lying, but she continued to insist otherwise. I spoke with the owner to explain the situation. Later, after leaving Underbar and going to Tip Top, the same KJ arrived there. I approached her to express that I did not appreciate being called a liar. She then represented the interaction as if I had been harassing her, which was not accurate, as I had arrived at Tip Top before she did. Overall, the situation was handled unprofessionally by the karaoke staff, and the interaction was unnecessarily confrontational.

Went here for my girlfriend's birthday party. This place is really cool. Velvet interiors with…read moreold-fashioned couches and decor of like the 70s. I would say! The ceiling is gold tin. i'm sure it has a specific name but I don't know it. I'm just going to call it very cool. The owners were wonderful. We enjoyed the drinks and the food as well. Everyone had a great time. They have entertainment. Including karaoke which we did. I'm told they have music, comedians, drag shows, and much more! I will definitely be returning to this place for some more fun. Check it out.

How romantic this place. If you're looking for dimmed lights and a place you can hear yourself,…read morethis is it. Intimate and secret. If you wanna take your side chick or dude no one will know. The bartenders will keep it hush hush Enter one way get out the other way.

Flora is one of my favorite speakeasy-style bars in the Beaverton area. It's located above Loyal…read moreLegion, and part of the fun is the experience of getting in. You need a reservation, and when you arrive, you're taken through a hidden door and upstairs into a much darker, intimate cocktail-bar setting. Depending on your reservation, you can sit at the bar or at a table. I've been a few times now, and I really like the atmosphere. It feels completely different from Loyal Legion downstairs and has that secluded speakeasy vibe I'm looking for. They also have a great cocktail selection. On my most recent visit, I tried the Rude Boy, which was a newer drink on the menu. It had great flavor and was really well presented with the garnish. I've tried other cocktails here on previous visits and have enjoyed those as well. Definitely a place I'll continue coming back to and would recommend to anyone who enjoys craft cocktails and speakeasy-style bars.

Speakeasy vibes, not a Speakeasy place. If I lived in…read morePortland I would want to shoot a vintage photoshoot here. It's just gorgeous with so many things that make my adhd brain happy. The cocktails were top tier, the host/bartender was friendly and talkative. What more could you ask for?

If you're not sure if you're at the right place, you've made it there. It just looks like every…read moreother Portland house from the outside, but on the inside it's super classy speakeasy vibes. Some of the best cocktails I've ever had -and they're pretty generous with their alcohol. Overheard one of the bartenders saying they had been bartending for over 20 years, and it shows. Didn't get the chance to try any of the food. Seating looks pretty limited due to the size of the house, but I heard there's a patio out back. Definitely will be coming back soon.