We walked in here on a whim and that was the best decision we made this morning!…read more We got two Vietnamese coffees (husband had to get another after seeing mine), beef stew and the vegan wontons with bok choy and pumpkin noodles. The noodles were sumptuous and quite unlike I had ever tasted before. The veggie wontons I believe are a family recipe and whoever says vegetarian food can't be good, should eat these wontons. The noodles with a bit of wonton and the bok choy all coated in delicious chili oil was the perfect bite that I'll savor and think about for a long time. The husband's beef stew was beautifully crafted with a depth of flavor and tender pieces of meat and carrots. With that came the best possible baguette to sop up all that wonderful stew. Dustin and Yen (the couple that runs the place) are warm, inviting and enterprising people. Eating here seems like eating in their home where every item is made with the utmost love and attention. They have an expansive and creative drink menu as well which have nonalcoholic options. The menu changes every day which is fun and something to look forward to each visit. Needless to say we will be back again!! If you're in the area pop on by and support this delicious local and authentic place.

Several recommendations from friends to try this newish place in the small town of Forest Grove…read morecalled VEX "The Vietnamese Experience". Owners Dustin and Yen are not only the nicest humans you will meet, but have honed into their craft and have made a delicious business out of it. The most interesting and fun part of the experience is that you show up to the restaurant and trust the process. The cocktails were superb and hand crafted by Dustin; not only were they beautifully crafted they were tasty as heck! The drink, cocktail, mocktail and beer menu is larger than the food menu but there is a reason for this quaint decision. Yen is the powerhouse behind the food. She brings her childhood memories and family recipes along with culture and flavor to craft each meal daily. She offers what is fresh and the menu rotates daily throughout the week. Today we started with her flippin fantastic "spicy chili oil handmade wontons with baby bok choi". The sauce was so flavorful you can not only taste the chili, sesame oil and vinegar but the wontons themselves were perfection! We decided to both order the beef rib pho. Not only was this served with great service, you can taste the hours of love that goes into each dish. This was the place we chose to spend our anniversary by recommendation from several friends. Thank you to everyone who gave us their input and thank you to Yen and Dustin for the delicious Vietnamese experience and wonderful hospitality. We already can't wait to plan our next visit with friends. I'm looking forward to trying different things each visit.

Food is from Brooklyn Trattoria Drink prices are slightly…read moreabove average, however, they do have some rare top shelf offerings. Great place to chill and connect with friends or new friends. The staff is friendly and happy to answer any questions.

Finally got to try this place out. When you first walk in you walk through big giant velvet…read morecurtains and everything is low dim red lighting. This place is on the smaller side, but we got to sit at the bar top. They have a nice menu, a huge whiskey selection And lots of food options as well. They had good music playing and a disco ball and an assortment of colored lights dancing around on the walls. The staff was very attentive and very nice! We definitely want to come back here and try more. This is a great spot for just cocktails, to get together with friends or part of a date night!

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.

The bartender was very friendly. However, they need to clean their beer lines. The draft beer was…read morevery flat as the bartender had to keep scooping the beer with pouring. But the worst part was the black floaties in the beer. I thought maybe it was just from a dirty glass. But it was in all of our beers.

I stopped in for a cocktail on my way to pick up my dog from daycare. I picked this place because…read moreit's woman owned. The owner was bartending and she is lovely. So nice and personable. My cocktail was great and the prices are amazing! I highly recommend this place if you are looking to stop for a drink or play some video lottery.

Fun and laid back vibe downstairs in the doctor's office at the Grand Lodge. We had a couple rounds…read morewhile enjoying great company catching up with friends for the holiday. They have a couple pinball machines, 2 pool tables and shuffleboard. You don't feel rushed and can relax in this lil pub. Open later than the other ones on the property. Don't forget your passport and grab your stamp.

After exploring the grounds of the Grand Lodge, we found our way to the Doctor's Office Bar for…read moresome refreshments and snacks. It's a great little "hidden" spot with a cool history; it actually served as a dental clinic for the residents back in the day! I had the 1983 Lager, which was refreshing, and we shared an order of their famous Cajun Tots along with the pretzel sticks and beer cheese. The tots arrived piping hot, and McMenamins' ranch dressing is always a winner. However, I have to give a special shoutout to the pretzel sticks; they were incredibly tasty, and that beer cheese was outstanding. My only "complaint" (if you can call it that) is that I wish there was even more cheese for dipping both the pretzels and the tots, but that's just personal preference! The bar was steadily busy the entire time we were there, but the service was great and never felt rushed. It's a fantastic place to hang out and relax; they have pool tables, shuffleboard, darts, and even a couple of vintage pinball games. If you're looking for a chill spot to spend a few hours with friends, this is definitely it.

Classy and cozy spot at the beach!…read more They have a great selection of small plates, flatbreads, and a salad. Also have a nice selection of beer, wine, and cocktails. I had the arugula salad with duck carnitas. It was fantastic. Super tasty and high quality. Folks around me were all raving about how great their meals were. Space is cozy and rustic. They have a few tables inside as well as outside both in front and in back. Service was super friendly. Looking forward to coming back!

We had this place in mind. Because of all the great reviews. Then we saw some really bad ones…read more People don't just make stuff up do they? We were the first ones there so we chose an outside table. Nice space with the fire table. It's a little off the street so everyone isn't in your business The drinks from the bar were not very good. Also the server was not very knowledgeable of the food or the drinks. We got some duck tacos on special. They were amazing. Ok. Things are looking up. Then the showstopper was the meat and cheese board. So beautiful and well explained and lots of handmade wares on. One of the best, if not the best, board I've had. Top notch. So why the bad reviews. We got to chat with the proprietor and we definitely caught them at a bad time. They are having some transitions in staff so if you're willing to be patient, it's worth a shot

We were staying up the street at a hotel on Saturday and we walked past this place and said we…read morewould circle back. We hit this place for happy hour in the evening and we made a great choice (not bragging:). We started off with cockatils, Cadillac Margarita real good, Written Word Manhattan nice and Station Sour the great capper! That artichoke dip should be sold in Whole Foods! Spicy and good. Sliders we're okay but those Street Tacos we could of ate 8 of those, real good. We had a great waitress who was one of the owners and we look forward to coming back to support this wonderful place! Please drop in if you're in the area.

The ambience of this venue is contemporary with an upbeat energy. Every dish is elegantly prepared…read moreand presented. I love this place!! It is so incredibly delicious and the staff is top tier. The cocktails are amazing! My favorites on the menu are the Cajun scallops , Steak bites, Ceviche, street tacos and the salads . The desserts are in house made, fresh and epic.

Ironically, I don't drink alcohol but what I love about the 649 is the variety of mocktails! The…read morevirgin love spell is my favorite drink and I get it every time. I've tried less of the food than the mocktails, but the Mac and cheese served fajita style on a hot plate was quite good. I also like the casual atmosphere and the willingness of the staff to go with the flow.

This I'd say, is a fantastic little hang out! Here's the 411 on The 649:…read more * Parking Situation * Although the location of The 649 is just "where the F" (eye-roller). Because it's somewhat hidden in the corner of a Safeway shopping plaza. Look for the Baskin Robbins or Wells Fargo ATM and your find it. Like other reviews, when busy, parking can be a bit horrendous. But in hindsight, I'm not gonna reduce a star just because of location. * Bar Food Menu & Dining * Their menu starts with shareable bites, like a pretzel, tacos, quesadilla, loaded nachos, and even a charcuterie plate. Slightly larger dishes would be their Cubano and Brisket Press sandwiches. They even have a few choices for soup and salads, and a couple of dessert items listed. Don't forget to check the chalkboard next to the bar for specialty dishes and drinks. As for dining-in, they've got sturdy wooden tables that can accommodate 4-8 people. Bar stools by the windows, and a fairly large outside patio area. And with the times I've been here, I've never seen a dirty table. Very well maintained (two thumbs up). A few TV monitors showing the game, but its not like a noisy sportsbar. * Drinks & Services* You've got your choice of craft beers that rotate like a standard tap room. They also have tasty seasonal cocktails, but their normal everyday cocktails are just as good. And if you're gonna have a charcuterie board, then you've got to offer a wine list option right? Well they got that too! One last thing to mention, they've got some top-shelf bourbon and whiskey. The 649 is a bar that offers it all! Service has also been welcoming and top-notch. I recall only been served by Rich, Steven, and Crystal, but they always seem to craft up some lovely cocktails. Or deliver some clean tasting everyday type of bar food as well. * Last Call * Normally in my reviews, I'd list every item that I've tried, with price included. But The 649 is such a unique type of bar experience that I feel you should try for yourself; To me, their offerings are reasonably priced. Dining in is nothing fancy, but service is excellent. It's a great hangout for a business date, of even after a first date. I've got nothing but love for local support!

We were lucky enough to host a retirement party at the tiki bar upstairs last night. The food was…read moreLast night we were lucky enough to through a private event in their Tiki Lounge. The decor was adorable. Even on a rainy (then sunny) evening, we stayed dry and perfectly warm. The food they catered (spam musubi, rice, kaluha pork, mac salad, and coleslaw) was amazing. Everyone in our group thought they catered out to a Hawaiian restaurant, but it was all them. My mouth is watering just thinking about the food! I can't stress enough how amazing this place is. Their sister bar/restaurant, Urban Decanter in Forest Grove, is also amazing. Jill really knows what she's doing and only hires the best staff. Support this lovely restaurant!

They lean towards Spanish fresh with great small bite options. I ordered the traditional eggs…read moreBenedict that came on a crusty bread and was delicious. We had a fresh fruit plate which also tasted really good. It's a beautiful space and easy to relax and have a conversation. The staff were attentive and helpful. They knew the menu and offered recommendations it was a lovely brunch experience

First time at this location... same great food, wonderful environment and service…read more Lindsey was very attentive to our needs and courteous. Be sure to ask for a side of their habanero hot sauce. It's out of this world!

Beware of Price Gauging. recently went to watch the Mexico vs England match. i ordered a guava…read moremargarita from the menu they provided me. mind you the menu did not display prices. should have been my warning not to order. well let me tell you they charge $22 for a margarita!! the tequila was not top shelve nor did i request it. i can understand them charging more due the event, but $22 is excessive. who do they think they are, vegas! i researched other clubs in the Portland area and cost for said margarita range from $10-15. way to take advantage of the situation guys. i will say the waitress was very nice, speedy and always checked on us.