I came here without expectations and I was impressed. Dustin and Yen (the owners) have extensive…read moreexperience on cocktails and craft beer selections from Vietnam that do not disappoint. I tried the Daiquiri Thanh Long | Dragonfruit, and the white rum was exquisite. Best white rum I've ever had. Most daiquiri drinks I've had in the past are average at best. It's not just the high quality alcohol they have but amazing service. They are both very personable and easy to talk to. Plenty of affordable drink combinations for the average Pacific University student that wants a higher quality drink with respectable prices. 10/10! You will not regret this!

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.

Stopped by around 8 pm on a Friday. First time here. It's kinda hidden in the Bethany village…read moreshopping area. Look for the red neon door sign next door to Brooklyn Trattoria. Plenty of parking in the shopping village. QFC is around the corner. First impression - loved the ambiance. You walk through a couple of velvet curtains before you get to the main dining and bar areas. Chill background music and friendly staff. Sophia and the owner were very pleasant and attentive, they helped with menu choices and recommendations. The owner was awesome and walked me through the history of how he came up with the unique concept of the place. Seek him where you visit:) Ordered the $4.75 Shirley temple + $19 Gin Martini Hendricks - Refreshing! For food, had the $18 Sea of Cortez Prawns in Scampi + $16 Whole Caesar salad. Sophia the server/bartender recommended these and I wasn't disappointed. Everything was fresh and delicious. Definitely coming back to this gem.

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.

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 visited MacGregor's in the past and always had a good time. We looked online and the new…read moreowners seemed to have a similar menu, so we arranged to meet family here on a recent Saturday in August. On their website, Google, and Yelp, the summer hours were listed as 2 to 9, so we arranged to meet at 4:15. When we arrived, the sign on the door said they would open at "5-ish." Needless to say, we did not wait around. I don't understand not being open a little earlier in the afternoon during the summer tourist season. The wine bar up the street was doing a lively business. It's so easy to update a website; it's a shame they don't seem to care whether they have customers or not.

Superb! We found it loud, but of course the restaurant doesn't have full control of the table of 8…read morepartiers having a celebration VERY close to ours. Tables were too close together to put eight people there. The food was exceptional. My husband got swordfish and I got the risotto; both were very good. We'll go back, and just refuse a table next to a large party next time.

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.

This is a great place to hang out, grab some nosh, have a drink, and spend time with your favorite…read morepeople. [Format & Space] Seat yourself*, review the menus at the table, order at the bar, they bring your food and drinks to your table. *Plenty of tables, some with long benches, others with chairs on the inside. There's also a large patio. This is a welcome and safe space. [Drinks] Right up front, I'm going to tell you I'm a lightweight. I'm allergic to alcohol, so I don't drink often. Here's one of the things I love about The 649. They have a fantastic selection of mocktails that are created with the same creativity, flair, and intention as a "leaded" cocktail. I appreciate that I get to participate and not be stuck with a lemonade, zero alcohol beer, or wine. So, HUZZAH for creating an inviting space for a non-drinker! There *are* times when I'm willing to risk the lobster-bod, itchiness, and stuffy nose and there are plenty of cocktails from which to choose! [Food] There's a nice selection of sharable plates and mains. I've personally tried the flatbread pizza, Bavarian pretzel, Cubano, and Brisket Press, all of which were delish. [Service] The service has always been fabulous. The staff are welcoming, friendly, and helpful. [Activities] There are a few TVs around the bar with sports. It was a great place to catch some of the World Cup games. Additionally, there are several games that you can borrow and play, which is a lot of fun. [Location] Tucked in a busy shopping center with Safeway as an anchor. Parking hasn't been super problematic yet, but based on one of the other reviewers (Ron R - loved your formatting too, so I borrowed it until we get rich text formatting or emojis!) I can see where it could be a challenge.

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!

Great food. Roof top is nice but other side, backwood is more comfortable. More people, better…read moreshade. So it doesn't do justice. Oh well. Sangria was good too.

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.

I am just not sure how to rate Casa Lola…read more.. My wife called at 10 to ask if they were open yesterday, (Sunday) as they were scheduled to serve brunch. She was told they open at noon?? Yet their website states the following: Sunday: 10:00 AM-9:00 PM I do see they have 4 stars overall. I gave it 5 stars a year and a half ago. It definitely doesn't warrant 5 stars. The scheduled hours in the front window area is missing half of the numbers. The threshold is filthy. The knife in my roll-up had something crusted on it. And we were told very nicely, by our server Johana, that she hoped the Chef would come back, as he had left earlier. Whew...he came in after we were there about 10 minutes. We arrived at 4:00. And the last irritant...the music sound level. I wanted to ask Johana to turn it down, but just put it off. We were told at 10:00 Casa Lola becomes a night club...fine, but at 4:00 on a Sunday. Johana was terrific and the food was good. My Al Pastor Tacos were okay. Not great, but not bad. Black beans and rice accompanied all of the dishes and they also were good...not great. My wife, being a vegetarian, had the Enchilada's stuffed with carrots and potatoes. She loved the sauce, even though it had queso fresco on top, as she had requested none be served. Again, Service 5 stars, Food 4 stars, Misc. 0 stars It will be interesting to see if the restaurant is open one year from now.