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About 10Best's recommendations for Portland's Best Bars:
10Best searched far and wide before ranking these bars as the best in Portland. How'd they earn their way on the list? Beer selection, specialty cocktails, cool aesthetics, great jukeboxes, hip crowds – we consider it all before deciding which ones belong on a list of Portland's Best Bars.
Address: 250 NW 13th Ave, Weiden and Kennedy Bldg, Portland, OR 97209
Perhaps Portland's most exclusive restaurant, the hip, sleek Bluehour caters to an upscale set with its scintillating cuisine and clean-lined, lush decor. The Northwestern fare takes cues from the Mediterranean, using the best ingredients produced in the region. The bar, too, demands as much attention as the...
Address: 2075 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209
A haven for beautiful people, this chic bar can be found in a lovely, stylish home and seems quite distinct from the city's other nightlife. The well-appointed interior is lush and decadent, an apt setting for sensory stimulation. Potent drinks, especially martinis, are de rigeur and highly inventive, and half-price...
Address: 1239 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
Polished woods and subtle colors enliven this restaurant, set in an historic building. An open kitchen provides a glimpse of efficient, almost choreographed preparation, led by the chef, an expert in Northwest cuisine. The food is as inventive and delicious as you'd imagine, and the bar area is a popular destination...
McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant
Address: 235 SW 1st Ave, Portland, OR 97204
Occupying a lovely, traditional space in the Failing Building, M&S plies Portland residents and visitors with some of the city's freshest seafood. You'll find a variety of regional oysters each day, along with a lengthy list of fresh catches. The restaurant also enjoys a popular bar scene that's frequented by...
Address: 515 SW Broadway, between Washington and Alder St, Portland, OR 97205
This comfortable wine bar, located in Morgan's Alley, is small but attracts a congenial crew of patrons. Its specialty is Oregon wines, and a couple dozen are available for sampling each night. The staff is well-versed in the various vintages and can advise you on selections. Although Oregon Wines isn't open...
Address: 309 SW Broadway, Benson Hotel, Portland, OR 97205-3794
In the heart of the city's vibrant downtown, this fine, historic hotel is convenient to everything Portland has to offer. Adorned with Austrian crystal chandeliers, the elegant Palm Court Bar offers martinis and other classic cocktails. Jazz entertainment is provided Tuesday through Saturday nights. The upscale venue...
Address: 1309 NW Hoyt St, Portland, OR 97209
Lots of windows, subtle lighting and a spacious interior create an inviting ambience in this Pearl District favorite. Comfort food with an innovative tweak is the name of the game, and desserts, too, fit the mold, with bread pudding and tiramisu leading the pack. While Paragon is a great place to dine, the gleaming...
Address: 214 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR 97205-3724
Spare and hip, this celebrated restaurant features subtle coloring, a wealth of mirrors and some of the most stylish pan-Asian cuisine in town. A cool crowd frequents Saucebox and can't seem to get enough of the beautiful, palate-pleasing dishes, which pare Asian cuisine down to its essence. After patrons have sated...
Southpark Seafood Grill & Wine Bar
Address: 901 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR 97205
Set amid the theaters and auditoriums of the Cultural District, this upscale venue adds its own bit of drama with seductive color, metallic accents, and mood lighting. The cuisine focuses on seafood tinged with flavors of the Mediterranean and a wood-fired oven. There's also a great Continental wine list with many...
Address: 1001 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, OR 97205
This landmark hotel offers three different bar/lounge areas, each with its own classy atmosphere. Visit the Marble Bar for casual dining, cocktails, and live jazz. The formal, Tudor-like Lobby Lounge, or Tea Court as it's known, serves food and cocktails from the Heathman Restaurant, as well as high tea on weekends....
