Slow bar had some tasty burgers and some killer bread pudding when I went in a few weeks ago. My only complaint was that the fries were a little burnt, not like just a few, but about half of them. I'd be back for the bread pudding, hands down. read more

[+] My goodness, my friend and I came here to get a tasty burger on a Friday night. I'm not quite sure what was going on, but my friend decided to forget his wallet that night. As we approached the entrance, we were stopped by the 'gate keeper'. My friend: "oh crap, I left my wallet, along w/ ID at home" Me: "Are you serious?" *gave him THE LOOK* Gate Keeper: "Miss, do you have your ID?" Me: "Yes..." Gate Keeper: "Will you voucher for him that he's not a minor?" Me: "Voucher for him...? Yes...?" Gate Keeper: "Enjoy your dinner" *Opens the door* Sweet, already love this place! hahaha We got seated fairly quickly and ordered our burgers (honestly, I can't remember what we ordered, a Spring Burger and the Slow Burger? O.o) The burgers were amazing, prices were affordable and service was great. What more can you ask for? The burger came with a choice of fries or a salad, yum! [-] Let's see, what do I not like about this place? NOTHING! [?] I NEED TO GO BACK HERE SOON! read more

I have to say that for the price I paid I have had better burgers in worse looking locations than this. Slow Bar looks nice and indeed serves good food and has nice people working for it. The experience I had here was not bad. I got the Slowburger and a side of stinky cheese fries. I had a new castle to help savor it all though in retrospect I would have gotten a hoegaarden or murphys because those are just so good and they even have it on tap ( I was just unfortunate enough to not notice till after I had ordered)........ I am just saying that $42 bucks for two burgers, one communal set of fries and two drinks + standard 20% tip seems a little excessive, maybe i am just being stingy........ The drinks were what you would expect them to be, the fries really did stand out and I wish I knew what cheese that was...................... but if that burger is really the "best" that Portland has to offer me then I am sorely disappointed. The fact of the matter is that I will probably go back, and having hoegaarden on tap and pictures of a girl shooting guns hung up on the wall is enough for me to give them four stars. read more

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On one hand, adding yet another glowing review seems a bit pointless (you get the point - this place is great), but on the other hand - the more the merrier!! After seeing the $9 burger from this place rank as one of the best burgers in Portland Monthly's review of great eats for under $25, my buddies and I had to try it. We made a lunch run (from Beaverton - is it still a 'lunch run') just to have the burgers. We split the Winter Slow and the Slow burgers so we could try both - YUM-O!!! I love the crunch of the onion ring on the Slow burger and the tang of the blue cheese on the Winter burger was exciting in my mouth. A winner that I'll be telling my friends about. Our server (one of the bar-keeps) was great - friendly and quick. Can't comment on the evening activities here, but running here for lunch is well worth it - even if you are coming from Beaverton!! read more

Slow Bar - Slow Burger on the Cover of Portland Monthly - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

First time in for the Mercury $5 burger week. Slow Bar has 3-hop killer IPA's on tap Boneyard, Fresh Squeeze & Vortex and other styles my taste buds never tap--give me better bitchin bitter brews please. Kick back in the laid back decor with big private comfy booths on the brick wall and red bulbs in the pendant lights hanging over the bar and booths stimulate the relaxation, conversation and slow food mood we easily slumped into here--Slo speaking. We already are planning to return for the pastrami sandwich and another Slo episode. So, how is the Painted Hills burger? For 5-bucks (remember this is special for Burger PDX week only) this burger is over-the-top, juicy, tasty and pumped up with a generous portion of beef and a coleslaw stack with an Asian twist (very, very delicious) on a fresh sesame seed bun along with Texas size--howdy--hand cut fries. Whopper of a deal! Service is blazing on top-of-it as Slow Bar was packed fast around noon, but everyone was slipping in a space for their burger too (there are street side picnic tables). The burger--and Slow Bar--exceeded expectations so it is 5 STAR today with big tip! read more

After waiting so long to get here and try the Slow Burger, I was disappointed in one of Portland's top rated burgers. The burger it self wasn't bad in flavor but put together sloppy. The fries were limp and not hot. The Southern Fry was worse with over cooked chicken and hush puppies. The chicken was seriously dry.The honey couldn't even help the puppies. Together with spotty service in the beginning with a server that seemed to be somewhere else but ended up better with Cecily in the end. All in all no need to come back here. read more

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Still the best damn bar/restaurant in town! The servers are the coolest and nicest people around and the food is excellent. Jukebox is bad ass too! Always a pleasure. read more

I remember the first restaurant/bar reviews of Slow Bar and how the burger was amazing but it was hipster central. Frankly, that killed it for me so I never wanted to go. And with a name like slow I was concerned that was indicative of the service. Tonight I stopped in for the first time and I am so hap-hap-happy that I did. For happy hour the well drinks are $2.5 and beer is $1 off. A great selection on the menu with most items $3-4 cheaper! And the service was anything but slow. The drinks were served quick and the food came out just as fast and hot too! I really, really hope my next few visits are just as good and I can get around to trying the famous burger. read more

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GET THE SLOW BURGER!! Let me say again, GET THE SLOW BURGER! It's absolutely incredible! Just looking at the burger makes your mouth water & then drool like Homer Simpson drools over a donut (sound effect & all)! My photo doesn't give it justice but seriously it was about 5" high from top to bottom bun! The 1/2 lb. natural beef was grilled to a perfect medium with a nice slice of melted gruyere on top & the onion rings were gigantic & tasted so damn good! And yeah, that's pretty much all you need to know about this mouth-watering burger. The hand cut fries were a little undercooked but my salad with its organic greens, almonds, hazelnuts & pecans with vinaigrette dressing had no room for complaints. This is a great bar with a great atmosphere that serves too big to fit in your mouth delicious burgers!! Trust me, it's worth the $9.50! read more

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Seriously? Pleasantly surprised by Slow Bar. I guess I usually set my expectations lower at watering holes. We started off with drinks, of course. The hubby ordered the Slow Burger which he really liked. I ordered the Pizzetta to share between the both of us and we customized it a bit without a problem (added sausages). The food was good. Not bad for our first night in PDX, and not bad for a random find on Yelp. read more

Always a vibe here. Great late night place for a sobering up beer and a delicious burger.

Probably the best burger in Portland. They have a famous half pound organic beef burger with fancy cheese and bacon on it for ONLY $10 (includes fries or salad). Even the bun was good quality. And unlike many places, they actually know how to cook it to medium rare. You simply cannot find that winning combination anywhere, at least I haven't. The outside looks sketch, but the inside is clean and service is friendly. It's not a dive at all. The music is kind of loud and heavy metal, but that can be good. One downside is that this place is small, so only about 40 people can be in there, and can get packed. read more

Slow Bar - Half pound organic beef burger with cheese and bacon. Probably the best burger and best deal in Portland. ONLY $10 - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Slow Bar's Southern Fry really hits the spot. Both times I've been here it's been amazing. The honey butter is excellent. They deserve all five stars because of this food. Happy hour prices make it even better. I do have to say...don't order the ceviche. It's pre-made and gross. Just ignore it and get the Southern Fry. read more

The Slow Burger is a messy and very tasty burger. There are levels to the deliciousness that this burger encompasses. Put a napkin on your lap if you wish to wear those jeans another day. Oh and the two onion rings? What a tease! I wanted more of them, but the French fries did well enough. They were crispy and slightly over cooked, giving them that smoked flavor that made my heart sing. Topped it off with the Incline marionberry cider. You should too if you're about that marionberry life. And if you're not, get ittogether. read more

Slow Bar - I ate ate least 10 fries before taking this photo and they were all delicious. Now let's see about this Slow Burger - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Loved my night at slowbar, Jasmine and Mindy are the best and go above and beyond. 10/10 coming back soon. Fire ass night tbh

Cool little place for a meal. Maybe we were lucky and got the best location in the front window so we could hear eachother. Most people are writing about their burgers so I thought I would add my 2 cents. My husband would rate it more like a 4 for the burger but I write the reviews and I don't like stuff inside my burgers. If I wanted onions and other fillers I would add them on top of my burger. Maybe I'm just old fashioned "Where's the beef?". It wasn't his favorite burger in town but said it was good. read more

This is one of my favorite places to get a damned good burger. It's cooked perfectly and doesn't lack in flavor. The herbed salad dressing is fantastic! Don't pass on their Slow Bar burger or any of their seasonal burgers...creative combinations of ingredients and has yet to disappoint. The fries with stinky cheese are a decadent splurge and delicious. Get them! The dark ambiance really makes it feel cozy enough for a date but also fun enough for a group. The service might be slammed at times but it always comes with a smile (definitely something I notice immediately). Good music too! read more

If you are looking for a killer burger with a grunge goth bar feel-- Slow Bar is your place. Behind the smoky doors are several long booths for large groups or couples who want to feel like kings and queens, a full bar with signature cocktails, and people enjoying a relaxed vibe. This has been my second trip to this little unique spot, and it certainly won't be my last. Their signature Slowburger is absolutely delicious, and their seasonal Slowburger uses simple ingredients that are pronounced in every bite. The meat (ordered medium rare) is cooked to perfection. The bartenders and waitpersons are all attentive, friendly, and food arrives quickly. Affordable and reliably excellent--this is the ideal spot for a late-night pick me up and bring me back down to earth. read more

Slow Bar - Spring Slowburger, fries, & ketchup. So bombdizzle. - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Popped in here for dinner after driving down from WA. The food was delicious, came out quickly, super filling and a great price. The atmosphere was nice--dim, a little noisy but not excessively so, and felt very COVID-safe. We will definitely come back! read more

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Had a great end of night drink here. Good service and stiff drinks. Like that it's not too loud to talk. Didn't try the food but it looked delicious. read more

It is so rare that service is the first thing I mention in a review. I suspect this is because getting service so good that it's worth mentioning is equally as rare. But last night at Slow Bar, I got just that kind of service from our waitress, Linda. She was off-the-hook awesome in taking care of us. How awesome? We walked in right at the point when most establishments are rushing to pull the Happy Hour menus from the tables--one minute left on the HH clock type thing. Linda wasn't having it. Unprovoked, she encouraged us to take our time and make use of the HH menu. We did. And I had a complicated drink and food order (no this, extra this, add this--total jerkface order on my part). She nailed it. And she nailed it without making me feel like a d-bag for being so picky. I had a vodka drink that was poured with a slow hand, just about perfect. And right around $3 thanks to the HH discount. Coupled that with a pizzetta ($5.50 during HH) and a chicken sandwich ($9.50 menu price). Both were delicious and I'd recommend ordering either, but I am going to call out the sammie as my favorite bite of the night. Too often chicken comes out as a dry little puck. This sucker was juicy and flavorful and damn good. I opted for the salad over fries and don't regret it a bit (crazy, right?!). The pesto vinaigrette was super balanced and went well with the spiced nuts they sprinkle on (oh so yum). Slow Bar provided a superb pre-show (check out Miracle Theatre right around the corner) experience for us. And I only have one complaint. A small one, really, but nevertheless important. The toilet paper in the ladies room? Ya, it was hung wrong. *gasp* I know, I know. Strong opinions on the subject. But let's just agree I'm right here, okay? read more

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Stop. Put down the menu. Look up. See that waiters? Yeah, order the Slow Burger, a beverage of your choice and sit back, relax, and allow your taste buds to have the greatest food orgasm you have ever felt. That's how amazing their burgers are. Slow Bar is a nice little bar that serves great food with fun 1990's rock music (what's better than rocking out to Metallica's One while drinking a beer and eating a burger? Nothing, that's what). Good for groups or magical evenings with that special someone, just don't forget to tip the bartender for their awesome service. read more

Me and a few of my lads were walking around downtown during our classic Monday bar crawl. One of them recommended to get a burger at the Slow Bar and we all agreed to check the place out. We got the Slow Burger and it was probably the best burger I've had in a long time. Given the sauce, medium rare juicy patty, and onion rings along with other toppings, it all combines really well and provides a satisfying experience. DEFINITELY recommend coming to the place to try their burgers, ambiance was your classic traditional bar and service was great. read more

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I have been here 4 times and all of the food was decent to good, but the "Slowburger" is by far my favorite (at least of the things that I've tried). I've been told that there is another burger that is even better but have yet to try it. If you love a good burger, you've got try this. Also, for fans of great burgers I have incuded a list below. Favorite / Best Burgers in Portland 1. Backyard Burger w/ Pimento Cheese (The Screen Door) 2. Slowburger (Slow Bar) 3. Peanut Butter and Bacon Burger (Killer Burger) 4. Painted Hills Burger [white cheddar, bacon, bbq sauce, fried onions and more] (Serratto) 5. Burner Burger (Foster Burgers) Honorable Mention 1. Barnyard Burger [w/ bacon, ham and egg] (Killer Burger) 2. Walla Walla Sweet Onion Burger (Burgerville) 3. Turkey Bacon Burger (Foster Burgers) 4. Wilbur's Jumbo Deluxe Burger [w/ Egg] (McMenamins) 5. Pepper Bacon Cheeseburger (Burgerville) 6. Cheeseburger (Nob Hill Bar and Grill) read more

Is this place really me? I pulled up to the curb in front of the bar and several inebriated street people were either staggering around or loitering. My wife and I made our way past them, and opened the door to be greeted by some booming rockabilly. Frenetic wait staff were trying to keep the beer glasses full. Then we sat down in a booth and looked at each other, and I said "Are you sure about this?" But ultimately we are about food quality and price. And then the magic happened. We took the happy hour menu. She had malbec and I had Rolling Rock. The first thing I noticed was the generous pours. Her glass looked like it had 6 plus ounces, and my beer glass was filled to the brim (without foam.). Then we ordered four dishes off the menu. A green salad with goat cheese, pecans, and a little vinaigrette. Really good. Next came the marlin cerviche mixed into a bright salsa, and covered with salsa verde. Again, excellent. Next we got the pizetta. A 10 inch pizza covered with olives, garlic, tomatoes, and spinach. It had a firm thin crust, and tasted great. The last item was the burger. It had a kale slaw, sesame bun, and wasabi mayo. The burger had a sear on the outside with a moist inside. The slaw gave it a crunch while the spread added creaminess followed by the light bitter wasabe finish. Everything balanced beautifully. By then I was on to my second beer. When the tab came, I was stunned to see we had only spent $28.50. If you can get past the street people, you will be well rewarded. read more

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This is probably my new favorite place to chill and eat a bomb bomb burger! Burger - Theres the slow burger (normal) and the seasonal Winter slow burger. Both are really damn good! The burger itself is 1/2 pound of fresh hand made burger-ness. It is massive (see massive pictures). The slow burger original had to be mashed down and it drips sauce everywhere. The burger ought to come with a wet nap! The meat is well seasoned, and the rest of it coked perfectly! I can usually eat mine in about 60 seconds. The fries are also really good. They are home made fresh and that perfect mixture of crunchy and soggy. They kind of remind me of inn n out fries but i like these better for some reason. I want to say the only thing that is missing is an over easy egg, but ill have to ask and see if they do that cause i never asked. I don't think ive had a better burger in Portland, so definitely check this place out! Booze - They got a ton of beer on tap and a very diverse selection, and they have the beer that i think all bars should have, the $3 dollar Teacate!!! I hate when other bars don't carry this cause this is a nice light beer when you are intaking 1500 calories and don't want to drink a Coors and definetly don't a 380 calorie crazy seasonal. Besides the beer, they have a decent Scotch section. Besides the normal stuff like Mccallens 12, they got some J. Walker black!! TVs - Failed. 2 small 27 inchers? Atmosphere - Someone told me it was like a dive bar, but its acutally pretty nice inside. Its sort out a nice lounge like bar. Reminds me a lot of East in china town without the red lights. The place isn't huge, and we did see a line form at one point. read more

Slow Bar - winter slow bar burger! - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I want to give 3.5 stars but alas, Yelp doesn't allow that. This was my first time here. I heard they had great burgers so I ordered the slow bar burger with a side salad (instead of fries). Sadly, the salad was huge and had no flavor (I got the vinegarette). The burger was delicious, made to temp (medium rare was medium rare!). I loved the onion rings on it, too. My friend got the French dip with no sauce -- sadly, he got sauced and had to scrape it off and only ate half -- fries were plentiful and tasty, though. Service was attentive and friendly. The bar itself is dark and kinda divey. I sat in a banquette ..it was sunken, uncomfortable if I sat any longer than I did. My drink was ok...I expected more flavor (it had mint and lemon). Maybe I ordered the wrong thing. I would come back for a burger, but not really the ambiance. read more

Great space. Dark. Relaxed Sexy bartender. read more

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I do enjoy my experience each time we go to Slow Bar. From a lazy hot Sunday afternoon (looking to cool down), to a cold late winter evening (to warm up), Slow Bar definitely doesn't disappoint. I cannot resist the stinky cheese fries, and I won't. I have not tried the burger (hello? vegetarian), though they DO have a black bean burger - I just didn't feel like it. I have had the roasted veggie sandwich (with aforementioned stinky cheese fries) and loved it. I've also had the wedge salad (sans bacon of course), and enjoyed that one too. For me the drinks were just wine - though our dining companions had some beers and cocktails that looked SUPER yummy. read more

Dropped in for a burger and beer on a Friday night. I had the Spring Burger, and had "stinky cheese" added to the fries, just to make sure they were awful for me. The burger was amazing. The stinky cheese didn't live up to the name... I'll pass on that next time around. The beer selection is just okay. Not really in to the scene there, and the service was pretty bad. Worth a stop in for the burger, but not much else. read more

Best burger I've had in forever!! I got the slow burger & who knew onion rings on a burger would taste so fkn good! I don't even like onions!! 10/10 highly recommended! read more

So far as I can tell, this is the best onion ring I've ever had in my life. I have no idea what to add. The burger is great, I made a point to go to SlowBurger with my daughter after tasting this work of art. I will definitely return. read more

Slow Bar - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Five stars for Haley's excellent customer service and smooth delicious Bloody Mary's. Haley should be promoted to part-owner since she knows how to make a regular customer feel welcome. Thanks Haley for everything, we appreciate your service! read more

I went here for the first time yesterday for lunch and I was pleasantly surprised. It is definitely more than just a basic burgers and fries place. I would venture to say it is more of an upscale dive in terms of food with a low-key, casual atmosphere that will make you loose track of time. I had some onion rings (which are reason enough to stop by--soooo tasty), an ahi tuna salad, and a Boneyard IPA. Service was amazing, food was delicious, and overall a great time. read more

I used to work right by here, and had many lunches here. Always prompt service (though the friendliness varied), and good food at a reasonable price. It's a solid pick for a weekday lunch! read more

My first time trying. Loved the happy hour burger. Hush puppies, bread pudding are a little dry for me. My family comes from southern cooks so I know how those should taste, so I admit I'm all little picky. Someone else would probably like it I'm sure- so I say give it a try. The service was awesome! The bartender/waiter was super nice and accommodating to our needs. For that reason, I would give his place another try read more

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This was my second time here, but for some reason I didn't write a review for the first time (oops), so consider this my reconciliation review. My pal and I were out on a Monday night after a show, and we were having difficulty finding a place that didn't close at midnight. We walked around for a bit and found Slow Bar. "Didn't we come here before after a shitty experience at another place that shall not be named?" I asked my pal. She agreed and we made our way inside. I immediately remembered the red, dark as night ambiance, mixed in with 80's rock n roll. The bartender was super nice and took our orders which was a flatbread pizza and fries. We topped that off with some drinks and the best part was that Happy Hour started at midnight and our bartender took care of that for us. Yay! Overall, Slow Bar does everything right, and it's a great reprieve from the hustle and overpriced drinks in the area. read more

I used to rate this as the best burger in Portland for years. I haven't been here in awhile, but something wasn't right on this last visit. The bun isn't what I remembered, and the burger was overcooked (I ordered medium, it was a hockey puck - my friend the same). I hope this was just an off day, but it was embarrassing to brag to a friend about how great this place is, only for them to look at me like I have no idea what a good burger is. I'll try again soon. read more

Slow Bar is a great place to go for a night out. I've been here on a few occasions, such as during a bar crawl with friends and on a date night with my boyfriend. Regardless of the occasion, I really enjoy coming here. The ambiance is interesting; the bar area looks upscale, but it's so dark in here that it's somewhat hard to gauge the ambiance. Sometimes, people get a bit loud (the drinks are quite strong here!), but the huge booths I normally sit in create a sense of privacy and intimacy. I'd describe this place as an upscale dive bar with a hint of grungy to it. I'm a creature of habit and I enjoy getting Slow Bar's White Limes drink. I normally hate coconut, but the mild sweetness of it tastes fantastic with all the alcohol they put in it. Imagine a long island ice tea, but with cream of coconut instead. Sounds weird? Yeah, I know. But it works and it's delicious and quite strong. The Slowburger here is also wonderful. Although a bit spendy ($13), this 1/2 pound burger with angus beef and fries is nonetheless worth it. I ordered my burger medium rare and it came out so juicy and tender. The slight sweetness of the gruyere cheese mixed with the delicious aioli perfectly coated the patty. I also appreciated the thick battered onion ring layered on top of the patty, and the crunchiness it brought to the burger. This is a solid burger. Satisfying, juicy, and extremely filling. Service is always nice and food/drinks generally come out pretty fast if it's not too busy. Ultimately, a night out a Slow Bar is a great recipe for a good night. When I'm craving a good burger and a drink, this place definitely satisfy my cravings. read more

If you are staying at the grand stark and in the mood for pub food this place fits the bill and it's less than 100 steps out the front door. Not a lot on tap but decent choices and a big bar with friendly server/bartender and good food read more