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    The Box Social

    4.4 (289 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
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    Intimate
    Good for groups

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    Anthony W.

    Amazing Bar. This year has been the year of Mezcal for me. Im still trying to create a cocktail at home based off of Elden Ring and Mezcal has been the spirit I've been experimenting with the most. The Box Social definitely gave me some ideas after hanging out here recently. The drink I got was a Constanza Wallet. Like the menu implied, it was very refreshing. For some reason I really like the combination of Mezcal and Passionfruit together. So when I saw these ingredients in the drink I automatically gravitated towards it. I'm so glad that I did. Theres so many fun elements going on. Theres sweet, maybe a tiny bit of smoke. Citrusy. This cocktail was made for me. Heck this bar was. So many great cocktails on the menu. I really just wanna come back and try them all. But anywho, definitely recommend. Very cool and chill vibes here too. I think what stood out the most was when my wifey was undecided about a drink, the bartender talked her down from one drink because she felt like the flavor profile didn't fit what she was looking for. She wanted some a little sweet but not super super sweet and I think we both appreciated her honesty. I always will appreciate that level of professionalism where you just treat people like humans rather than numbers. So cheers to yall Box Social. See ya again soon!

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    Scott L.

    Visited here for some quick drinks with friends and really loved its vibe. There was plenty of seating and we were able to get one by the window which made for great people watching along Williams. I immediately fell in love with the Die Hard themed flight option and both my friend and I went for that. The fruity mezcal was so good! The rum and burbon ones were also really packed with flavor too. An incredible deal for only $15. Would love to come back again and try their next round of themed cocktails.

    Ru Paul Sparkle Pony (left) and Whiskey Business (right)
    Megan A.

    Very cool vibes, minimalist bar with high ceiling and a sweet art deco-esque mural. Lots of seating options for a somewhat medium sized space. Nice options for different cocktails pending your liqueur of preference. The Ru Paul Sparkle Pony was right up my alley as a citrus tart loving vodka girl. Very drinkable. My mans got a Whiskey Business which he loved. I'm not big on brown drinks but this was actually tolerable for me. Very smooth nice foam on top from the egg white, the apple juicy sweetness was there but not so overpowering that you lose the spirit. I believe they also serve small bites/food but we didn't try any so can't comment on that. Do recommend as a nice spot for a drink or two.

    Cindy O.

    Stopped in with some friends while waiting for our dinner reservations & happy to say The Box Social has been added to our list of Portland gems. The bartenders were very attentive & the drinks were delicious. I had the Rupaul sparkle pony & it was SO good I wish I had ordered another. The ambiance inside is very open and welcoming & the bathrooms were very clean which I really appreciated. I can't wait to be back the next time I'm in town.

    Espresso Martini
    Ploy N.

    New favorite bar! The ambience is modern and cozy with big windows. They have both outdoors and indoors seating. The bar is huge with many liquor options. Their happy hour menu is full of delicious gems on the food side. We split a Tuna Melt and it's delicious! Came with an arugula salad. Would vouche for their regular drinks menu because they are SO GOOD! We tried the Espresso Martini and the Negroni Fizz and they're bomb, especially the Negroni Fizz. Sweet and refreshing, this was a dangerous drink. The Martini was also very well-rounded and smooth. Can't wait to be back!

    Negroni fizz
    shayan j.

    This place rocks! Good service, with really cozy, bright and open space! The happy hour was decent and had a delicious tuna melt. Not to mention a wonderful cocktail list, definitely try the negroni fizz!

    Menu (Aug 2024)
    Charlie T.

    This is still a solid place to come have a drink in a nice and cozy atmosphere. I haven't had a bad experience here. During this visit, we decided to sit at the counter. I was able to see the bartender at work making some interesting cocktails. We had the Whiskey Business and the n/a time n/a where (non-alcoholic) drinks. I enjoyed the Whiskey Business as it was a light and refreshing drink, which was what I needed to end the evening with.

    Marianito
    Kimberly M.

    Good date spot! Chill, good cocktails, great location for food and activities. Staff was friendly! Music was good, and good volume to chat

    Whiskey Business
    Andilee J.

    Great cocktails and food options! On the lighter side with the food/snacks but the quality is great. Cocktails were fantastic! Service was wonderful as well. This is a bright, trendy bar with a great vibe. Not super loud. Good music going as well.

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    Sarah C.

    Had a really lovely round of drinks at Box Social! The interior is dark and moody, with tall ceilings and a cool wall mural - a great romantic date spot. I sat outside with my friend in the covered street patios. The staff quickly brought over a propane heater to keep us warm. That was just the start of the staff's excellent service, as they accommodated a special request and treated us with a lot of kindness. The drinks were a pleasant surprise! Not only were they good looking and therefore Instagrammable, but they also tasted really good. And that included a pickle-vodka drink on the cocktail flight. My only wish is that they were bigger for the cost!

    Artichoke Spinach Dip
    Shreya S.

    We were walking down the street waiting for our turn an Eem, and found this cute cocktail bar. We had 2 rounds of drinks. This is what we tried : Dirty Little thief : 5/5 El guapo : 5/5. Enjoyed the salt rim. Dealers Choice : 4/5 We also really enjoyed the spinach and artichoke dip. It came with warm toasted bread.

    Pickle martini
    Leah T.

    I dream about this martini tbh. Staff is dope and friendly, the grilled cheese is lovely too.

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    Surprising and clever mixed drinks and tasty bites. Brilliant collab w/ the restaurant linked next door.

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    The ambiance was great. We didn't order any food, but the server was still nice and checking on us kindly.

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    Enjoyed having a few creative cocktails at this friendly relaxed space. Big windows, cool art and plants. Will be back

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    Totally cute date location and very nice bar staff. Good prices and plenty of food options nearby. Happy hour is elegant.

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    Terra Mae

    4.5
    (147 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Everything on the menu is so good! The staff were very friendly and explained the menu in detail…read more They had very creative cocktails and a wide selection of small plates that everyone could try what they wanted. Their portions were not too big but also not too small, perfect for sharing. We loved everything we tried but the standouts for me were the mentaiko udon, tempura green beans, and the foraged mushrooms. This place is a little pricey but it is a great restaurant to have special dinners in :)

    Came on a double date, and had made a reservation in advance which I would recommend because it was…read morea full house on a week night. My favorite items of the visit were the sake selection, the whole fried snapper (best bite - amazing), the tuna tartare with furikake chips and caviar, and the super tender beef cheek. The mushroom small plate was also pretty good! I didn't like as much the milk buns, they were just ok and I only liked 1 (rooftop grown chive) of the 3 butter shmears it came with. Wasn't woth $6 per bun. While it was a quality cut of meat, the Snake River Wagyu steak dish needed salt and the sauce below it wasn't as flavorful. Perhaps needed cracked black peppercorn, or something to punch up that flavor. I wasn't as impressed with the octopus salad either. Very scant thin tiny octopus slices on top salad greens with lots of sliced raw bell peppers. You'd think it should be called a bell pepper salad with the amount it had in it, instead of the hard-to-find octopus! I couldn't detect a flavor note of the dressing either. Other dishes we tried were lobster bao buns and the seared scallop on jalepeno grits... they were ok but lacked a little flavor. I could not taste the jalepeno on the scallop dish, and the lobster slices were fairly scant and not very succulent. We split the strawberry mochi cake for dessert and it was fun that they added Pop Rocks on top, but the mochi was too tough and dense. A chiffon cake or something light would've been a nicer alternative to end a rich dinner. Service was excellent, and each person who spoke to us or delivered a dish was beautiful & friendly. Be prepared to share dishes when you come here, about 2/3 per person. Prices are on the higher side but I think it matches with the sophisticated ambiance and quality of food. Lots of free parking in the Cascadia parking lot just outside. Will likely come again down the road, for a date night.

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    Teardrop Cocktail Lounge

    4.4
    (1k reviews)
    2.0 mi
    $$

    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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    Custom Created cocktails by the mixologist!
    Custom Created cocktails by the mixologist!
    Filthy Vodka Martini from the local Timber Line distillery.
    Filthy Vodka Martini from the local Timber Line distillery.
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    Eem

    Eem

    4.4
    (1.6k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Food soooo good I forgot to take a picture! We're visiting from Texas so expectations were high!…read moreAnd we were not disappointed! Starter: Field Green Salad: Sooooo delicious, a perfect summer salad, the apple, pickled shallots, coconut, and tamarind made for a beautiful marriage of flavor. Sweet and a bit sour, bright and light. White curry: 1000000/10. Absolutely perfect. Brisket Fried rice: 8/10. Great smoky flavor, rice a bit too crunchy for my liking but the smokiness reminded me of Nigerian rice so I liked it a lot! Service: Taylor was our server and she was just the cutest and most delightful person. Really made us feel seen and heard and treated us like we were family and gave us great recs for things to do. Drink: Approved By Chef-Very good and refreshing. ALSO THE MUSIC WAS INCREDIBLE! Such a good vibe. The hype is worth it. It was the perfect dinner to a perfect day in a beautiful city!

    I went here for the first time with my friend. We're both pescatarian. There aren't many options…read morefor pescatarians or vegetarians. We had the cauliflower, which was great and the spices were delicious. We also had the beet salad (good, but I'd recommend sharing it as an appetizer) and my friend had the fried rice with mushrooms (she said it was a bit greasy). The drinks were good and unique. I loved the names of the cocktails. Overall, I had higher expectations for this place, but it was a good atmosphere and the servers were helpful.

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    Alma

    Alma

    4.5
    (36 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Great service, tasty food. We ordered from the happy hour menu (4:30 - 5:30 pm) and everything we…read moreordered was super tasty. My favorites were the cauliflower and the cepavi, which are 5 little meat sausages, raw onion, bread and a garlic aioli-like sauce. Also ordered the baba ganoush and fried calamari. Beautiful space.

    Alma was such a fantastic experience! It's not everyday you get to enjoy delicious Balkan fare!…read more We were greeted and seated right way, and the service was warm, attentive, and genuinely friendly from start to finish. Everyone made us feel welcome, and the whole evening had an easy energy to eat. Right after we sat down, we ordered our beverages (enjoyed some lovely and unique red wines), and enjoyed an array of three different dips. The Baba Ganoush, Tarator (similar to a Tazizki, but even better) and the Mousaka (spicy and oh so flavorful). It was such a great way to start our meal. The food had some serious standouts. The dips were delicious (don't skimp on the Green Zhoug), the braised beans were incredibly flavorful, and the kale salad was refreshing, crispy, spicy, and sweet in the best way (it's a must to order, and we ordered two of them for the table). We also loved the roasted cauliflower (we had to order 3 plates of it!), all the kababs (one has the most amazing melty cheese on it) and the baklava, which was not too sweet and made for a perfect finish. The pickles, clams, tomato dolma and mushrooms were okay, but not something we would order again. Although we are not vegetarian, there are so many incredible and flavorful options that are a must try! The atmosphere is beautiful and lively, with a cozy back area and a fun, vibrant feel throughout the restaurant. The music brought a lot of energy to the space and made the meal feel even more special. Overall, Alma is beautiful, welcoming, flavorful, and fun. It's the kind of place that makes dinner feel like an occasion, and we can't wait to go back!

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    Dining area
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    Sad Valley

    Sad Valley

    4.3
    (48 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Great local bar with kitschy funeral theme. Strong commitment and support for Dining out for Life !read more

    Came here the other day for lunch and I'm already planning my return!…read more What acute unique " lively " place!! (Saying this for the coffin) Came in on a rainy day, the person behind the bar gave us menus and let us sit where we wanted to. The booths are so retro and cute also extremely clean! I definitely want to come back and make some photo content the place is so unique and fun to look at. When we were ready to order, we walked up to the bar. I forgot what burger it was, but had faithful in the name ordered our drinks. They made our drinks right then in there and we sat down with a number on our table. Although it was a slower day that food came out so quick and it was hot, you can tell it was made of fresh to order. The burger tasted very charbroiled. Also enjoyed that the fries had a lot of seasonings. I'm a girl who loves ketchup and I was able to eat these fries dry. Very tasty meal! Thank you who ever made that I enjoy the unique menu and fun names for everything that gets me. Excited about coming back again! Definitely want to try those slushees! Just wait for my wallet to get some meat on her and I'll be in!!! Take a trip to sad valley

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    11/17/2025 - Fabulous, even on a Monday! There's something fun mounted to every wall!
    11/17/2025 - Fabulous, even on a Monday! There's something fun mounted to every wall!
    The "Faith Healer" burger that filled every seat for a week straight. Now permanently on the menu.
    The "Faith Healer" burger that filled every seat for a week straight. Now permanently on the menu.
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