McMenamins Tavern & Pool

1716 NW 23rd Ave, Portland
(503) 227-0929

Recent Reviews

Laurie Vizzini

My review is for Steve! He is, hands down, the best server I've experienced in a long time at a Mcmenamins, and I've had many visits to many locations. He was attentive, kind, smiles and accommodating even when there was an error in an order. Caused me to rethink my patronage at future Mcmenamins. This guy needs to train all of Mcmenamins servers. Promote this dude!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cajun Tots, Salad

Kurt Armstrong

This place has a cool buzz, some tasty waves and is fiiiiiine.Vegetarian options: Salads with dressing on the side. Garden burger patty, vegan burger patty, fries, tots, hummus and more.Dietary restrictions: Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options.Kid-friendliness: Kids can roll around the floor, all good. Everyone’s there to have a good time. Adult swim seems to happen after 8.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Soup

Samuel Taylor

Atmosphere and food is great! The burgers are delicious and the cajun tater tots are the best! Music is good, people are nice, and prices are totally reasonable for great serving sizes! Conor was very helpful and funny!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rodney Smartlowit

Mcmenamins always has a micro brew for everyone or a mixologist on standby. Nice menu always great atmosphere and service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: McMenamins Fries

Larry

Lunch on a Thursday between 1p and 2p had the whole place to ourselves, food came out quickly, and it was hot and fresh. The waiter was attentive and friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Sheri Lavadour

Really enjoyed eating at this restaurant on 3/11/24. Our server was fantastic and had great recommendations. Would highly recommend hanging out here. You can play Pool, Shuffleboard, our just hang out. We didn't feel rushed to leave. Great eclectic art.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dungeon Burger, Cheeseburger and Tots

Gabriel G.

whwn we first walked in we tried to play pool , and immediately got kicked out. music is terrible and there is obcene paintings on the wall it says bring your family but I wouldn't wish that on anyone

Paulie M.

Typical McMenamin style food and decor but with the added bonus of that local tavern ambiance

Andrew Hale

First time at this place. I was meeting a friend and his son for lunch. Friendly staff and service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Truffle Shuffle Pizza, McMenamins Fries, Pepperoni & Black Olive Pizza, Dungeon Burger, Cheeseburger, Mai Thai Peanut Sauce

Jamie S.

If I could write zero stars I would. After tonight I have reached my threshold with this bar. I can understand bad service, but after this evening I feel that this bar has crossed a line. My fiance and I came in to play pool. We waited our turn, and when we finally got on the table we wound up being harassed by a person off the street for an hour. That person preceded to look for patron's unattended purses and goods. The bartender stood by and did nothing. When I approached the bartender and asked how they could possibly let that happen, rather than reassure me that the problem was being taken care of, she told be she was "not a bouncer". Then her colleague informed me I was acting ridiculous and asked me to leave. The bartender/staff's responsibility is to help protect the bar and their patrons, especially when you are serving liquor to guests. I never once saw management come in to resolve the issue, or any police officers get called. I can only assume that never happened. When a guest is angry because they do not feel safe, they should be met with reassurance the problem is being handled - not met with a defensive attitude.

Laura S345

Outstanding service from a very attentive server during Super Bowl Sunday eve. So it wasn’t as busy as it could have been but the server seemed more than capable of handling anything that came through the door.The Aztec salad, cider flights and full drink selection was excellent. The fish and chips and the burger were good but not outstanding. The dessert - an Apple-pecan cake was the best of the best! - chalked full of nuts, wow <3.Loved the quaint atmosphere and great music over the sound system, awesome selection of blues. would definitely recommend this location on W. 23 rd in NW Portland, Oregon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Salad

D Gray (DGray)

Waited 50 mins for dessert, standard McMinnamins service, terrible. Atmosphere is great, food is average and terrible service but yet they stay in buisness.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 1

The F.

never acknowledged our existence, went in at 7:20 to order food. we left at 8:20 never have been spoken to. would not make eye contact and came over to take our menues when we got up to leave.

Jamie Hartman

Service was just a little slow. I had a Bowl with Crispy Chicken and it was fantastic ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

william gonzales

Nice and chill with great service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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