The Knockback is a whole vibe,loud, packed, quirky decor (yes, mounted animal heads and roses), and really good food. I had the patty melt, tasty but the onions were surprisingly sweet. But the queso and chips? Unreal. Order it, trust me. Funky cocktails, tons of sandwiches, indoor or patio seating. Super laid back and not the least bit pretentious. Just know Fridays get wild, every other day is way more chill. Don't forget the have an awesome happy hour Great neighborhood spot with personality for days. I definitely recommend. read more

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At first glance the queso fries looked only moderately appealing: "nacho style" processed cheese and CUBED pulled pork. But the taste was loaded goodness. Yum. Their take on a Negroni cocktail was excellent. Great vibe and awesome bar. Decent prices, friendly service, doable parking. read more

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Love this place. It's definitely a neighborhood spot. Good Food, Great Atmosphere, Amazing Bar Tenders, couldn't ask for more. Definitely stop in if you are in the Alberta Neighborhood. read more

The Knock Back - Brisket French Dio - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Was having a wonderful time and really enjoyed the bar and atmosphere on May 14 around 5pm. I paid $31.20 for two margaritas and left a 20% tip, then noticed my card was charged an extra $21.20 for something I never purchased. The transaction for the $21.20 never went through, but it's still disgusting that a bartender would even attempt something like that. Plenty of other bars elsewhere -- extremely disappointing experience. read more

The Knock Back is one of those Portland gems I keep coming back to -- especially for the Jell-O shots, which are hands down the best in town. They somehow nailed the perfect balance of flavor and fun. The staff are always super friendly and make you feel like a regular, even if it's your first time. Their fries are perfectly crispy, the cocktails are top-notch, and the Old Fashioneds are seriously to die for. Whether you're just stopping in for a quick drink or planning a chill night out with friends, this place always hits the spot. Great vibes, great people, and easily one of my favorite spots in Portland. read more

Popped in here before the ballet up the street, their happy hour is a steal! We got 2 baby shots (blueberry basil lemon drop) margaritas, and ordered the French onion sandwich with side salads (one with ranch and one with the garlic vinaigrette) and chips with queso. Service was quick and kind, all the drinks were great, the food we inhaled! Loved the vibe of the bar, dark but clean, I'd absolutely come back here read more

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We were in Oregon a couple weekends ago during the snow apocalypse. The Knock Back was one of the only bars open and within walking distance of our Airbnb. We absolutely fell in love with the vibe, the comfort and the staff. Not to mention the boozy drinks. Food: I cannot remember the life of me what we ordered, but from what I can remember the tater tots were served with a garlic aioli sauce... That sauce was the creamiest, intense packed sauce ever. My boyfriend compared it to ranch... -_- He doesn't have a complex palate. Drinks were wonderful! They had a boozy hot chocolate with a tasted marshmallow on top? Yes, please. Service: Now I may have been in the clouds a bit, but the staff and service were top notch. There was a slight computer error which made our food come out later but we did not care. But once the staff noticed, it was quick and sincere apologies and food was served almost immediately afterwards. It was the concern and checking in on us that really made us feel welcome and at home. Oh, we almost witnessed a couple drunk women on Island Ice Teas start a fight. We absolutely will be back. Keep Portland Weird! read more

The Knock Back - a cup of coffee with whipped cream - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Strolled in off the street (coming from another awesome Yelp experience) -- what a find. This place exudes such mellow vibes, super chill ambiance. The outside seating area/patio looked like it would be great for sitting around a fire with a group of friends and enjoying awesome drinks and fantastic company. The inside looked to be ideal for a date night given the intimate lighting and low volume (at least, this was the case while I was there). Our bartender was soft spoken and low key but very attentive when we needed his attention. The pricing for drinks was quite fair! We tried a few different rums (yum for the rum!) and had a couple cocktails including the mystery drink (not amazing but it was fun to order I think lol). I really enjoyed my quick stop in (ok, 1 hour stop but idk, it went by quick.) and fully intend to go back again soon. Yolo and cheers and a happy new years! read more

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5 's for Peter the bartender!! Literally the best bartender and made our group four separate drinks!! We love Peter!! Love, Chloe (x2), Abby, and a man. read more

We had been wanting to try this spot out for quite some time. Not only did it look like a great place to chill for drinks out by the patio with the firepit but also for their grill Cheeses that they are most known for. Not sure if it is the norm all of the time but they don't have table service. We ordered at the bar and picked up our food when it was ready. We were able to take advantage of the nice weather and eat outside on the patio. We tried the French Onion and the Veggie Sandwich with a burger patty on them. The grill they are able to get on the bread is awesome. Great crunch which added to the whole experience. They were flavorful and kept us craving the next bite. They were all decked out for Halloween with fun decorations. Looking forward to visiting again. read more

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Food: 4 stars Drinks: 5 stars Service: 4 stars Ambiance: 5 stars So, I'll admit that I'm a longtime fan of the grilled cheese grill and came here pretty much entirely to get a taste of the food cart I miss dearly. Unfortunately, it doesn't taste exactly the same as it did, and they don't offer the full menu (bring back the double decker option!) but it did give me a bit of the joy I was seeking. The Knock Back has a great happy hour menu, a fantastic list of beers on tap, and incredible boozy slushies. If I was looking for a fun night out and not a post-hike refresher, I would have had a great time trying many different drinks. As it was, we stuck to happy hour and beers this time in. Definitely recommend both food and drinks here, and the vibe is great. It's a fabulous Alberta neighborhood spot. read more

The Knock Back - Happy hour kindergartner - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Literally the best smash burger i've ever had, my friend and I both got the happy hour burger (only $8) and added cheese & bacon. It was incredible to say the least. The wings were also amazing and we were so happy we stumbled into this place. Neither of us had been before and i'm so happy i found it!! will definitely be back read more

The Knock Back - wings - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Bartender was so kind and made my husband's birthday special. The drinks here are insanely good, perfectly balanced and reasonably priced. The happy hour tomato soup is a dream, love it here! read more

I had to come back and get the grilled cheese sandwich here. It's nice to know that the kitchen is being run by The Grilled Cheese Grill. I had the After School Snack - a grilled cheese sandwich with a cup of tomato soup. This was the perfect snack for me to accompany my beverage. The food is just as great as I remembered it. read more

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This review is mainly for the food. I had heard good things about the grilled cheeses here so wanted to stop in but I think I was expecting too much. We tried a couple kinds, I think one with Gruyère and I forget what else cause they were both just grilled cheese.. haha. The tomato soup tasted like it was straight out of the can. They have some deals for their happy hour from 4-6 so I tried a $7 burger and it was completely average, maybe 5% better than a Whopper. Not bad but glad I didn't pay full price for it for sure. If you're just lookin for a place to get some drinks, it's a pretty cool spot. The inside is kind of like a clean dive bar and it's got an outside patio with a fireplace and misters for when it's hot. read more

My friends and I met at the Knock Back for the first time last night. It's an adorable little place and they had one of the best patty melts I've ever had! I'll go back just for that. The happy hour margarita was just okay, but their "Damn Good Margarita" was damn good. :-) read more

we came back to the knockback last night for dinner with a friend....i had a rainier, and sat on the patio on a hot 85 degree day....the beer was perfect, the music was playing, and folks were having a relaxing time....a dog was with one group, and another came later....my partner had the the no pain slushy cocktail with rum and more...she loved it, and our friend had a glass of red wine....next we did the happy hr food...we each had the happy burger gardenburger and split a wedge salad, no bacon.....our friend had the artichoke fried and a burger.....the drinks and food hit the spot....the bartender and chef are great....we love coming her for a nice relaxing time....thx so much.... read more

Man this was a waste of 30 bucks. I'm convinced my cocktail was non alcoholic, I'm a lightweight and I was on an empty stomach and didn't feel a thing. That burger was completely unsubstantial and most definitely frozen. Bun wasn't even toasted. The only thing worth having was the fries and they were just completely coated in salt. This explains why this place was empty on a Thursday night I guess lol. Frankly coming here would be an error read more

The main reason this gets 5 stars is the mystery shot. I don't know what it was, but for $5 it was one of the best alcoholic beverages I've ever put in my body. I was also incredibly impressed with how quickly the bartenders worked through the line considering we came in during Last Thursday and there was a line out the door, we got our drinks in about 5 minutes. The space was also very nice, a lot of seating both indoor and outdoor. read more

The Knock Back - painkiller slushy - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The Knock Back - what a great name - is what you get when you merge a bar with a food truck. Totally Portland unique and tons of fun! Great sandwiches made by PDX's acclaimed Grilled Cheese Grill are paired with a great assortment of beers, ciders and drinks - oh, along with super friendly staff. It's a great neighborhood bar and the perfect place to knock back with friends on the covered patio for some awesome grilled cheese masterpieces and a hoppy IPA. read more

So I'm a little weirded by this. This is not the same knock back as most of the reviews are on yelp. Not the same menu or atmosphere. I wanted to come here because of the sliders and dirty popcorn as displayed on yelp. But then looking at the real menu on the website. It's actually called grilled cheese grill and knock back bar. read more

I had to head to the airport at 8pm to pick up my mom and aunt coming to town. I felt I deserved a high caloric dinner and a cocktail after work. I found The Knock Back a short distance from PDX and stopped in. I sat up at the bar and was delighted that they had alcoholic slushies on tap. I wasn't quite in the mood to have one, but I feel I need to go back to get one next time. I decided on the punch of the day. I can't recall exactly what the drink was, but while it was pretty good, I didn't think of it as punch. It was something like a blood orange with mint (I hope I'm not way off!). I went with the General Jarn's Fried Chicken Slider and the French Fries. I can never seem to leave sauces alone, and this time was no different. I tend to mix them, no matter how weird that combo might be. I was pleased with both of my options. I'd like to go with someone else so that I can sample more options...such as the Dirty Popcorn. I was so tempted to get it, even though it made no sense. I wasn't looking for a snack, I needed something solid. read more

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Stopped in for bevvies and food before concert at Alberta Rose. The old-fashions were good enough to warrant a 2nd round. The beef dip sandwich was good as well. I would go back here again, particularly on a warm summer evening to sit out on the front covered area. read more

if you own this place and wonder why it's empty and not doing well it's because there's 3 people in here and the bartender doesn't have time to sell us another drink. he says the TV isn't connected to hear the football game so we're watching the game on our phones. We are listening to AirSupply and the Bee Gee's on their sound system. I can't believe this place can stay open! read more

The Knock Back - Empty bar due to extremely poor service - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Dropped in last night after dinner up the street. Bartenders were attentive and on top of their game offering me another drink once my current one was 95% gone. Had three Mai Tai's-they were delicious. We liked the energy of this place and wouldn't hesitate to drop in again! read more

Great happy hour prices and we love the food. Grilled cheese with soup, bacon cheeseburgers and yummy hard drinks. .

Rad place, chill vibe, dog friendly. Good times good friends happy feelings 85 characters.

Met up with a bunch of friends here on a Saturday night and it was fun. The location is perfect for bar hopping as the whole street is full of bars and places to eat. It was pretty crowded which is to be expected for a Saturday evening, so we ordered at the bar and stood in a corner and hung out for a few hours. We ordered mostly beers and whisky, but I heard my friends rave about their old fashioned as well. The fire pit outside is a good touch especially because it's a covered area so you do have access to it even when it rains. The place was pretty full outside as well which is a testament to the popularity of this place. read more

The Knock Back - inside - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Vibe is great in here, music is nice. Amazing pear cider and caramelized onion burger. Enjoy the atmosphere and chick bartender very much. Christmas lights inside and mood lighting as well as a patio I'd love to try in warmer weather. With it being so close to my house, I'll definitely be coming back read more

Great and friendly ambiance, fun place to hangout with friends. I wish there were more beer tabs and cocktails options.

WOW , I'm already planning my next trip to Portland just so I can come back the Knock Back. The place it's self os cute and casual, order at the bar & choose a seat inside or on their patio (which is covered & has a nice fire pit). I was there for the sliders and they did not disappoint. I tried the Caramelized onion & the hot n sweet. The Hot N sweet was literal perfection ! Best burger I've had in a while. They also have some vegetarian & vegan options which my friends enjoyed. Service was friendly & prices are great. Can't wait to come back for that slider. read more

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Whenever I think about this place my mouth gets watery! Even more when I look at the pictures. Every time I visit Portland, OR I go straight to The Knockback and pick at their appetizers, I feel like if you were to go anywhere you need to work your from the top of the menu to the bottom lol. These two apps in particular caught my attention: Pulled pork with bbq sauce and chicken sliders with chicken croquettes or as us Miamians say croquetas! Let me tell you, the pork was so soft and tasty, I felt as if it was a little sweet! So delicious. The chicken was my favorite! It was crispy and crunchy on the outside and soft and tender on the inside... it's all about balance right? Lol The chicken croquetas were incredible. The cilantro sauce gave it an extra kick, it's so many flavors in your mouth that you can't stop eating! The ambiance is cool and laid back. Definitely recommend going at night to really enjoy the mood. 10/10 xo, @ladietacomienzamanana read more

The Knock Back - chicken croqettes with cilantro sauce - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The food is good, the vibes are good, the drinks are good and the music they play is REALLY good! I love this place. Always my go to when I meet friends in Portland for happy hour. The quality of their ingredients is off the chart! My favorite dish theres are the risotto cakes and that delicious red pepper coulis!! I also love the brussel sprouts but they can be a bit on the salty side. My friend tried the tempeh Reuben, got a box to go for it and ended up eating it before we left lol that good. Highly recommend this place! read more

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I was surprised by the spaghetti. Not bad for vegan food. The service can get slow if it's too crowded

I am very late to the re-opening of one of my favorite bars! I am so glad this place came back with the slushies and great food! Still have dirty popcorn and smash burger was delish! So glad this place came back! Loved the update with opening up the kitchen and creating a better seating situation from pre pandemic. read more

We looked for a bar that opened late on a Sunday night. Being from Los Angeles, I didn't think it would be such a difficult task but it was! We came into this one because it opened until midnight. You order your drink at the bar and you find your seat. Drinks were decently priced, and ambiance was quite nice. read more

The Knock Back - Lounges Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Food: They have great veggie options. I got the mushroom cheese melt (forgot exactly what it was called). Anyhow it was amazing. Great sauce, pesto mayo I think. It was delicious. Drinks: Their drinks are amazing. Any of their hot drinks- like hot toddies- are amazing. The staff quickly prepares the drinks with precision. Atmosphere: low lights, comfortable, outdoor fire pit, modern, outdoor sitting. Bathrooms: only two but clean and well stocked. Overall: I love this place. Music is also great. More of a relaxed chill atmosphere. Casual, cool to hang out and catch up with friends. read more

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My friend and I happened upon this lounge-like restaurant in the Alberta neighborhood the other night while looking for dinner options. I wanted something small to eat so this place looked great. We chose a booth, sat down, then took turns ordering our food at the bar since there is no table service. I chose the popcorn and a cheeseburger slider. With tip, it cost $10, which is really not bad for dinner! Shortly thereafter, the food arrived and was made as requested. I felt that my burger had too many shallots on it, but was otherwise good. The popcorn seemed like it had too many different flavors to it. It was quite strong. My main problem is that within the hour, I was very sick to my stomach. The awful pain lasted through the night and into the next morning. It was a huge bummer since I was visiting on vacation....and had an early morning flight home that next morning too. I can't pinpoint it to this place of course, but considering the timing, I don't know what else could have caused it. It sounds like they have some great cocktails here and the atmosphere was certainly interesting. Nice surrounding neighborhood, too! But I'm not sure I would personally return. read more

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Straight poppin' (do people still use that?). I am pleasantly super surprised at how fun this spot was. This was the second stop for my girlfriend and I of the night. We had left another place because it was insanely busy and we were hungry. I knew there would be a slew of great spots on Alberta to choose from, my husband and I are always down here trying a new place. The Knockback had been sitting on my bookmark list for a while so I said, Let's go!! Now, my favorite part of this place is hands down the whole ambience and vibe. I mean, they were bumping Tupac pretty much all night long. I'm thinking 'Man, these hipsters know what's up" because it surely wasn't many black folks in there besides us and a few others lol. There is tons of outdoor seating, we opted to stay in due to the smokers outside. Like many standard Portland spots, you order at the bar and grab a seat. The bartender was funny and nice. Their menu apparently changes a lot because one of the drinks on their menu (on the website) wasn't one of the drinks they had on the menu inside the place. My drink was very delicious tho, great flavor to it. The guy who brought our food over was cracking me up, he quickly cleaned off our table when he seen us head over there and was very friendly! We ordered sliders. I had the pulled pork sliders first (VERY delicious) and then I had there cheeseburger slider which was also delicious. The menu is definitely not very big but honestly, it's a bar so it's of course bar food and usually it's limited to how much they have available. I don't know if it was a fluke or if every night is that fun but we must of been there a good three hours and not once did the party stop. Tons of people were coming in, the bar was filling up and lots of laughter all around. Definitely a fun spot to go to with friends, I will for sure be back! read more

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I'd definitely come back. Good neighborhood spot. Got a variety of food and all was pretty tasty. Good drinks and interesting decor. We didn't get to sit outside but there is a cozy outdoor area with a fire pit. read more