Insanely good happy hour. Food items for a few bucks, drinks for not much more…read more Service was very friendly, felt like I was talking with a friend. Bartenders know their menu very well. Swanky, fancy type feel but not overtly pretentious.

Had a dinner party there lastnight love atmosphere dj was great…read more The food was okay just need more variety of food. The waitress we had was rude to our group like she was frustrated. We did give her a hard time we was close to the dj so we couldnt really her. But overall the place was nice I love it got that hip hop feel to it.

Fernet on tap! Delicious drinks…read more Summertime vibe. Meow meow Doot Doot This space intentionally left blank

A funky and chill bar with an extensive whiskey collection!…read more Bartender was super chill and you can take your drink anywhere on the premise. A great spot for drinks to accompany your food from the other stores.

Expatriate in Portland delivers exactly the kind of experience you want from an intimate cocktail…read morelounge with serious food. The atmosphere is dark and moody with an intimate, cozy feel that makes it a great spot for a late-night drink or a low-key dinner. I ordered the burger, which comes as two slightly smaller patties on a potato bun, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The cheese was perfectly melted with almost a steamed texture, the meat was fantastic, and the whole thing was simple, balanced, and incredibly satisfying. Honestly, it might be my favorite burger in Portland. At $22 for the two burgers, it's not exactly cheap. I had thought there might be a late-night food discount Sunday through Thursday, but that doesn't seem to be the case. That said, the quality of the burger helps justify the price. Service was good throughout, and parking is standard street parking. Overall, Expatriate is a great spot with a standout burger and a cool, intimate vibe. Definitely worth visiting if you're looking for an excellent burger in a cocktail-forward setting.

This was my favorite place of all time. Thank you for all the magic. I will love you forever.read more

My favorite coffee shop / bar in Portland! It's the closest feeling I've had to Central Perk from…read morefriends - very electric and community focused. When going in the afternoon, I LOVE their strawberry fields matcha - hand whisked and so delicious. When going in the evening for cocktails, I love their espresso martini, seasonal cocktails, and usually go for "Bartender's Choice". My favorite third place in Portland.

I like this spot - coffee shop and bar, it makes good use of the space with varied seating for…read morereading, being on your laptop or catching up with some friends. I grabbed the espresso martini month special and the fruit and prosciutto plate which was great for sharing. I'd come back to sit and work on something when in the area.

Wow FLAVOR!!! Had…read morethe garlic shrimp and just ended up eating the whole thing shells and all. It's soooo garlicky and tender. Even better is their iteration of Mac salad - curry, potatoes and pickles??? My heart cannot take it. Also tried their creamy salmon poke / fresh flavorful and arrived on a bed of rice. So in love and will be back !

Just an OK meal. I was staying in a motel, and I like Hawaiian food, so I decided to do a…read moreDoorDash. The food comes, and of course, there was no silverware or napkins. You would see that it's going to a motel, you would think to add the silverware. Fortunately, I was able to get silverware from my motel's breakfast room. The lumpia were very good. They were not greasy at all. They are smaller than standard eggrolls, but because they use more meat and less veggies than your standard eggroll, they pack a lot more flavor. Everything inside was seasoned well, and I really enjoyed them. They came with a vinegar based dipping sauce that I liked The "garlic Ponzu" salmon poke? No, not nearly as good. For the price they were charging, it was not a very big portion. Besides that, it just wasn't that good. A good salmon is normally pink to orange. This salmon was barely pink. I couldn't taste the garlic or the Ponzu at all. The veggies were crisp, the rice was a good quality, but there was just no seasoning. The salmon was very bland. I didn't know if it was just because of the seasoning, maybe they used a low quality or a previously, frozen salmon. I love good salmon. This was not good salmon. For the price I paid, not counting the DoorDash fees because those are added in anyway, I just felt I didn't get my moneys worth. Next time I'm in the area, I will find another place. Thanks anyway.

We came here on a whim in a Saturday evening since it is within walking distance of Portland…read morePlayhouse. We were warmly greeted, seated in a booth, and promptly served a basket of crispy tortilla chips and homemade salsa. The family-friendly atmosphere had a cozy neighborhood destination vibe. We shared a carne asada platter with a chile relleno and taco al pastor. The carne asada was amazing! Generous portion of grilled meat that was perfectly seasoned. All the sides you would want...guac, pico de gallo, sour cream, grilled scallion and jalapeño, rice, beans cheese plus your choice of tortillas to wrap it all up in. The chile relleno had lots of melty cheese and was thinly battered, just my style. So much yummy food, plenty for two. We had grapefruit Jaritos and n/a Corona but the margaritas look to be very popular, we even saw several huge ones with two straws being shared. Cannot comment on dessert, not enough room. We will definitely be back. Perfect pre-theater dinner and looks to be a great spot for family dining. We'll be back!!

Take my review with a big grain of salt as they have fans…read more It's reminiscent of something you'd find on the Eastside or Beaverton. I'd PASS on the lunch specials. Chips and salsa were both weak. Most restaurants at least heat/refry the chips. The Chile Relleno is the eggy batter kind, with low-end chile like you'd find in a can. If this is the only familiar style of chili relleno then do yourself a favor and try the version at Salsas Locas in Southeast. Now that's something to brag about. The lunch special taco is only available in hard shell with a limited choice of ground beef (yuck), chicken or bean and cheese. The whole thing is topped with shredded iceberg lettuce (double yuck) then drowned in old school ranchero sauce with gobs of cheese. Very 1980s like. That said, the soft taco with carnitas was very good! So it seems like they have a mishmash of gringo Mexican and some authentic dishes. The interior is very inviting while the service was friendly and fast. Only saw Mexican staff and Mexican customers, a good thing. One and done for me, but many will enjoy this type of venue.

Oh myyyyyyyyyyy. Hello you beautiful beast. Take all my money right now and feed me every night…read more First visit in, arrived before opening as a solo diner and received superb service and impeccable food. Already had my menu items picked out but was lured by the grilled peach and burrata. THE martini was the best I've ever had and I saved a bit of the olive to put on top of my olive oil cake which I highly recommend. Let's just pause and give thanks to whoever prepared the short rib pappardelle. I'd kiss you if I could because that was perfection. The flavor of the smoked short rib. The timed noodles. The light yet hearty sauce. The little crisp of bread crumb on the top. I literally had to pause and just savor that bite. Muah. Muah. Muah. The olive oil cake literally had drips of olive oil which I loved and paired with the lightly toasted hazelnuts...... just yes.

Our group planned a reservation, but decided to cancel…read more Despite that John and his team were very accommodating to our needs. During the reservation process, they were very responsive and helpful with the process. Gumba will definitely be a must dine-spot when we return to Portland

Great date spot, drinks are fantastic. Definitely go for the savory ones. The small bites are good…read moretoo. I highly recommend trying something new and take a chance here. Servers are very helpful and come around consistently.

Date: Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 Time: around 4:45pm…read moreParty of: 2 which turned into 4 later *Ru Paul Sparkle Pony ($12) *Glenfiddich 12 yr ($18) *Soda Water ($2) We were meeting up one of my old friends for dinner. Since we had some time to kill, the hubby and I stopped by The Box Social to wait out the 30ish mins. I wanted something light and refreshing so got the sparkle pony. It was indeed bubbly and refreshing. Tho very light given there was vodka in it. The aesthetic of the place is very minimalistic. It was super quiet and bright when we were there. So the vibe can be a little sterile. Bartender was great. We just wanted a quick drink and he delivered. Once my friends joined us, one ordered a quick soda and we were on our way to dinner. Great if you want a very chill bar. Worth checking out for a round. REVIEW #3731