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    The Garden Tavern

    4.6 (18 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    THE GARDEN TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Ariel S.

    This is such a cool and unique spot! Right down the road from the Moda center, this is a great account to sit back and watch the game and enjoy a variety of food options and drink options. They have an excellent bar with plenty of drinks. Outside is a variety of food carts, which I highly recommend trying them all! They have plenty of TVs to catch the game, with outdoor and indoor seating options.

    Michael G.

    Amazing spot! Great beers and people. Stopped in for a quick beer while visiting and ended up staying and chatting. Such a cool vibe. We'll be back!

    Outdoor patio on the second floor
    Lance V.

    Nice enough spot. Only four beers on tap, though I imagine when renovations are finished there will be more. Food cart options are amazing.

    Downstairs a while ago! They have great indoor seating!
    Kaitlyn A.

    I LOVE the Garden Tavern (and Cartside carts). I have been going since they opened because I live in the neighborhood and when I tell you they are investing in this place, I mean it. This place has grown in size, added carts, added a rooftop and an events space. They are working hard to make it a hotspot for folks and it is WORKING! I have been there dozens of times for amazing drinks (their taplist is incredible and their margaritas are great!) and great food (every cart is amazing but my favorite is a Saj from Schwarma Truck or the california burrito from Areli's). They also have fun events weekly (video game competitions, karaoke, and trivia!). I recently rented out the upstairs events space for a surprise bday party for my friend where we did a powerpoint party and it was amazing! Really incredible place, can't recommend enough!

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    Lots of good choices for a pre game meal. and delicious drinks in a friendly setting. Will be back!

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    Is there an elevator that goes upstairs to the rooftop?

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    This place filled a huge hole - a place to nab a drink/food within walking distance of Moda Center!

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    Terra Mae

    4.5(172 reviews)
    1.7 miKing, Northeast Portland

    Five dishes for 2 of us was more than enough +2 dessert +2 drinks…read more The wasabi salad was good. Perfect dressing for my husband too much dressing for me. I really like the scallops. Not a fan of the jalapeño grits because the heat built up and I would like to have some bread to help cut the heat. Our absolute favorite was udon dish. Another dish where I wish I had bread too scoop up all the sauce. The Tonkasu sandwiches were way better than the place at Bridgeport. The beef check melted in our mouth - another dish. I wish I had rice with. Moral of the story, need carbs to make the meal better Beautiful ambience. Amazing service. We dropped the chopstick and they got us a new one before we asked. Was surprised they didn't give us new plates unless asked because mine was covered in all the different sauces and I didn't wanna mix the wasabi dressing with other dishes.

    Food: 4/5 Service 3/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 This is a very cute spot for a nice girls dinner or date night. I brought my kid and it was ok but probably won't recommend it. I liked everything off the raw menu besides the mushroom handroll because the salt level was at about 300%. My fave was probably the yellowtail crudo. The raw stuff came out fairly quickly then we waited a very long time for the cooked entrees to come out. There was at least a 20 minute hiatus, which I did not appreciate. The server checked on us a couple times during the wait but it's just kind of awkward when the wait is that long. I was really looking forward to the duck duck rice because pictures on Yelp made it look like a crispy rice, if it was in fact, not. The udon was our absolute favorite. The snapper was also delicious but it came very late. The alcatra was just ok, I actually couldn't take much of the tomato flavor in it.

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    Bar area

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    Teardrop Cocktail Lounge - Charcuterie and cheese board

    Teardrop Cocktail Lounge

    4.4(1k reviews)
    1.0 miPearl District
    $$

    Special night out with my parents and they wanted fancy old fashioned cocktails and a quiet place…read moreto sip them. We were so lucky to find Teardrop Cocktail Lounge. The front patio was a nice place to enjoy golden hour and our service was exceptional. My dad got a brandy alexander, mom got a piña colada on the rocks and later a pink lady, and I got something like a Negroni (they make Negronis but I asked the server to choose something interesting and the result was absolutely splendid). Cheers to the professionals who helped make our visit even more special.

    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.

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    Teardrop Cocktail Lounge - Custom Created cocktails by the mixologist!

    Custom Created cocktails by the mixologist!

    Teardrop Cocktail Lounge - Filthy Vodka Martini from the local Timber Line distillery.

    Filthy Vodka Martini from the local Timber Line distillery.

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    4.4(1.7k reviews)
    1.0 miMississippi, Boise, North Portland, Northeast Portland
    $$

    I came for a weekday lunch and for myself, I was able to grab a seat at the counter and there were…read morequite a few seats available. I got the white curry with burnt ends, and it was delicious. The curry is not thin but not as thick as I expected. This is a very salty dish though and I found myself eating most of the rice which I don't normally do. I found myself wishing there were more cauliflower to offset the salt. Will come back to try the other curry / bbq dishes. My friend did say that the fried rice was too rich for him which I can imagine.

    After years of knowing about this "Thai infused with Texas BBQ" cuisine, my family and I finally…read morecame here on my birthday. We came right before the dinner rush, so seating was available right away for our party of 3. Dishes we ordered was the Very Spicy Papaya Salad, White Curry w/Brisket Burnt ends, Massaman Curry w/ Smoked Lamb Shoulder, and the Roasted Mushroom Fried Rice. The salad was too spicy for me that my mouth was on fire, but those in my party who can tolerate spice enjoyed it. The curries were on the saltier side, but it definitely had the smokiness from the bbq, giving it more depth which I can see why it works so well with all the Thai flavors. If I were to choose one over the other, I would go with the Massaman Curry because the lamb was super tender and the sauce had so much more flavor than the white curry in my opinion. I can't remember the name of my cocktail, but it was a wonderful tropical and refreshing drink. Portions are a bit on the smaller side for the price point, but definitely worth trying. Will be back again!

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    Wok fried yu choy

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    Sad Valley - The "Faith Healer" burger that filled every seat for a week straight. Now permanently on the menu.

    Sad Valley

    4.3(49 reviews)
    1.9 miHumboldt, North Portland

    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

    I just fell in love. And I went in soft and dry. Friends asked me to join them on a Monday night…read morefor karaoke. Ok, in the way back I had a group I would karaoke with but slowly our places closed, switched locations, changed crowds and it just was not great. The few spots I like are very crowded. This was such a great night. Crowded enough to be uplifting (seriously great crowd of awesome people) but not too many to be overwhelming. The Halloween AND Christmas vibes were pretty great. Made respect for first mounting a coffin on the ceiling, second - shoving a disco ball in it and, third... lighting it up like a freaking unicorn. Thanks to everyone putting in unique songs with a special shout out to the gent who put in sex Dwarf AND Too Drunk To Fuck... bravo... And, of note... I was having a less than stellar night with mobility but I didn't have a difficult time at all! It's a very straight forward space without crazy obstacles and the 'stage' area has a small step up. Even the bathrooms are accessible and easy to get in and out (and clean with fun graffiti!!). I can't wait to go back!

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    Sad Valley - 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!

    Sad Valley - Bought a mystery bags from vending machine in the back

    Bought a mystery bags from vending machine in the back

    Sad Valley - 4/27/2026 - Bartenders Nathan rocking some karaoke and good times!

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    4/27/2026 - Bartenders Nathan rocking some karaoke and good times!

    The Garden Tavern - beerbar - Updated September 2026

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