I am absolutely loving exploring the area around my new home!…read more About two blocks away is Uptown Barrel Room, and I think I may have just found my new favorite neighborhood spot. It's close enough to walk to, which makes it even better. Honestly, every time I walk through the door, I almost want to start singing the Cheers theme song. This is now my third visit, and each time I've had a great experience. The crowd is incredibly friendly, and there's just something about this place that makes you feel welcome. On my first visit, I sat at the bar and met Randi, the bartender. She is absolutely amazing! She knows everyone by name and has that wonderful ability to make you feel like you've been coming there forever. I started with the calamari, and Randi set me up with some chipotle mayo for dipping. Excellent choice! I finished with the combination pizza. At first, I thought the crust was sourdough, but I was told it's actually a bagel crust. Regardless of what you call it, it was absolutely delicious! My second visit was about a week and a half later. I sat at the bar again, and Randi looked at me, smiled, and said, "Tony, right?" Now THAT is pretty amazing! Remembering my name after only one previous visit--and with a week and a half between visits--is exactly the kind of personal touch that makes a place special. Of course, I had to order the calamari again. This time I also tried the fried chicken. And if you're looking for a big portion, this is definitely worth checking out! For my third visit, I brought a couple of friends along. Candace took great care of us and did an amazing job as well. We started with the Italian meatball soup, and it was phenomenal. We also tried the fajita tacos, and they were absolutely delicious. While sitting at a regular table this time, I noticed some pretty impressive accolades on the wall. Uptown Barrel Room was named Best Wine Bar and Best Seafood in 2023, and Best Wine Bar again in 2024. It's always fun finding those little neighborhood gems, especially when you're new to an area. For me, Uptown Barrel Room has quickly become one of those places where you can walk in, see friendly faces, enjoy some great food, and feel like you belong. If you're in the area, go in and give it a try. You will not be sorry! And if you see me sitting at the bar, just come say hi. Apparently, Randi already knows my name. Cheers to discovering new places and making new friends!

Our visit was almost four weeks ago, shame on me, I don't recall exactly what I had that day but…read morelet me say this. The food was good; the service also, and the ambiance was, or is friendly, well done, without any disappointments. The others in the group were also pleased with All of the experience groups. Absolutely No problems with a return visit.

Had a great lunch today! They had a nice salad with interesting dressing, balsamic and feta; had…read morea bacon cheeseburger in a lettuce wrap, with avocado - delicious. Had a blood orange San Pellegrino drink along with it all. Friendly service. Good atmosphere. Good food.

The service was exceptional. I was greeted as I walked in and given suggestions on different…read moreoptions of where to sit. The choices on the menu were inviting making it difficult to decide. I liked the decor and the ease of ordering. Another reason I liked The Office was paying my bill. It was very easy.

We had Brussel sprouts, bruschetta and the fig pizza and everything was AMAZING. All the flavor…read morecombinations were spot on and everything cooked perfectly. The cocktails were well crafted and the service was great. Loved the low lighting inside also. We were really impressed, definitely will be coming back.

Tried J Squared for the first time and I was pleasantly surprised. Definitely worth a visit. The…read moreatmosphere is warm cozy casual. The staff were very attentive and friendly. Food came out fast, hot and fresh. Lots of options for drinks. There was a list of about 15 beers on tap, fun cocktails, nice wine list and a full bar. Space is limited, and you may have to share the long table with others, but it still feels comfortable. Looking forward to visiting again.

Quick stop with friends. Massive place…read more Nice afternoon and sat outside. Staff so friendly and attentive. Brought out a few small samples to try. Friends ordered cocktails. I went with a flight on their Military May Menu. Left buying a bottle of their War Dogs whisky.

I have been to Heritage Distilling a couple times before, all different locations on my visits so…read moreour most recent visit to this location for the first time. This location is right near the Tumwater Craft District and even though it isn't in the main building for that it may be considered a part of it since it's literally across the parking lot. I really liked this location as it has a great patio view. I really liked the merchandise and had my eyes set on an Art Deco flask that is exclusive to their tasting rooms. We usually get flights if we are planning to stay and we got the Lemon Drop Trio Flight which made up of Florence Vodka, Peach Vodka and Coconut Vodka. All very sweet but very tasty. This distillery is a great addition to this area and to the Craft District and offers a different option if a person doesn't want a cider or a craft beer from the options in the main building.

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.

Finally got to try this place out. When you first walk in you walk through big giant velvet…read morecurtains and everything is low dim red lighting. This place is on the smaller side, but we got to sit at the bar top. They have a nice menu, a huge whiskey selection And lots of food options as well. They had good music playing and a disco ball and an assortment of colored lights dancing around on the walls. The staff was very attentive and very nice! We definitely want to come back here and try more. This is a great spot for just cocktails, to get together with friends or part of a date night!

Nice find for conserva, tinned fish from Spain. Excellent wine selection and nice owner Alan. Not…read moresure about the reviews I've read where this place is like Spain / Catalan/ Andalusia, where tapas come complimentary with your drinks. The bill for 3 people was $197 (with tip) - 3 tins (razor clams, pulpo, cockles), manchego, and jamon, 3 glasses of Prosecco and a bottle of Rioja ($15 corkage, even though you buy it in store, not bring it from outside). Excellent place, but I think pricing needs to be adjusted, and I guess we didn't deserve any gratis tapas even though we were the first ones there, and spent 2 bills!

This place is known for their wine, both to enjoy in-store and bottles to take home. The staff…read moreseems knowledgeable about their selection. I wanted something sweet so I went with the sangria, which was delicious. I really loved the vibe of the shop. Though the seating was not the most comfortable, the place felt modern and European. The surprise hit was the small grocery section, which included one of the biggest and best selections of tinned fish that I've seen in Portland. I saw that they used to do complementary tapas with purchase of a drink, but I believe that is no longer provided (sad but understandable). It does look like they do $2 tapas on Tuesdays, which I'd love to come back for.

Such a great place for date night!! This is a cozy place with great service! We will definitely be…read moreback!!!

Best Honey Bee Pizza! with a wine flight was spot on. Best pizza I have ever had. Geeat service,…read morecute bar with great vibe & ambiance!

This place was so good. Came in for Whiskey Wednesday and enjoyed some Penelope and had some killer…read morePersian food. Staff was great, friendly and for attentive. Happy to have discovered this place.

Excellent atmosphere and food. Great place to relax and…read moreunwind and catch the live sports with friends or coworkers. I will go there whenever I am in the Portland area. I recommended it to friends and they all agreed

We came here on our last night in Portland, and no other place could have been better to wrap up…read moreour trip! I chose the Saville Painkiller Cobbler which was very similar to Piña Colada with Ube. The drink was such a pretty purple shade, dusted with purple sweet potato/taro powder, and served in a Pineapple shaped glass - so aesthetically pleasing and very easy on the palate! My husband got the Pandan Old Fashioned which was very delicious as well - silky, sweet, boozy with a strong Pandan forward profile. For snacks, we got the Shrimp Chips and the Whipped Ricotta with Soppressata that comes with a generous portion of 4 slices of Rustic bread. The shrimp chips were humongous and so light, airy and crispy with a delicate shrimp flavor. The presentation on the whipped ricotta was so beautiful, and it tasted so good with the Calabrian chili and Soppressata! Portland has no shortage of amazing cocktail bars, and this is another place I would come back to if I ever find myself in Portland again!

What a treat to be able to experience a James Beard Award recipient!! You'd never know what Scotch…read moreLodge was from the outside, but once you enter and walk down the stairs you're in for a treat. We were warmly greeted and sat at our table - definitely recommend reservations. The bottles behind the bar and along the wall were beautifully displayed and made for such a cool ambiance. We had a nice spot in the back corner and could check out the whole place. Aaron was our server and she was great, had good recommendations and made sure we were taken care of. Not sure which was better, the way the dishes tasted or the way they looked... either way they were incredible. We tried the beets, the heirloom tomatoes, the whipped ricotta, the tartare and of course the panna cotta. Everything was so elegant and had such unique flavors and textures. I could have that meal multiple times and never get sick of it. Not surprised at all that they are a James Beard Award winner - highly recommend!!

We had an excellent experience at the Alchemy Lounge and we're so happy we stumbled upon it. We had…read morea Manhattan and a pisco sour and they were amazing...we love that they create all the ingredients in-house, and the bartenders seemed to take great pride in making them. The food and service were also great.

If you like whiskey, Alchemy Lounge is a treat. If, as with my wife you don't go near the stuff -…read moreit's still a great place for cocktails and tasty eats. I have a few bottles of "the good stuff" stashed around my house that I always say I'll open during a special occasion - which never seems to arrive . It so happens that Alchemy has an extensive whiskey list which included a couple of my "reserve" bottles. This was the perfect opportunity for me to taste them. I had a flight of three delicious bourbon pours, THEN was told about a special rye whiskey which, well, I had to try as well. So much fun, I enjoyed each of my pours at a cost that didn't break my piggy bank. Meanwhile, my wife loved her mango margarita. We also had the ceviche and the smoked crab dip - the crab dish was especially good. All in all, a memorable evening. Recommended!