The Houston Blacklight

2100 SE Clinton St, Portland
(503) 477-4738

Recent Reviews

Truman Miller

Some of the worst service I’ve ever experienced. No recognition for their mistakes. Was once a better spot.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Elizabeth Miller

Not to be believed -worst service ever. Came in and not very nice to add to it we ordered at the counter where everyone orders. They never put order for food in. When I went up to ask where the food was all she said was I didn’t put it in. No sorry no can i get the food out quickly and no apology. Actually only said -to add a layer to it we’re out of what you wanted now. Will never return.

Service: 1

Michele Bessett

What a great bar vibe! Bar menu is creative and fun. Our “tender” walked us through the menus and more! Super friendly staff and that “efficient team” feel to the place.Serious fun watching staff craft all those cocktails! Just drinks this time but we’re down for dinner soon! The burger looked fabulous!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Blacklight Cheeseburger

Sunil Jawahir

Great Happy Hour menu. Cheeseburger and the tofu gravy fries were a real hit.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Basket of Fries, Blacklight Cheeseburger

Gillian Benoit

Meanest bartender ever, she made one person cry and she threw a bunch of clipboards.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 1

Mia C.

Interesting vibe but fun nonetheless! Had the wedge salad that had an amazing, lighter bodied dressing. Would go back for that again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Evan Griffiths

Cute little bar, really good food and fast. The drinks are cute and have a lot of variety! The jello shots are divine, but spendy for jello shots

Nathalia Duó

Food and drinks are great, but I experienced a horrible service. We went to have a drink an hour before a reservation dinner. When we arrived, they said they would go to our table momentarily but never did. After almost 40 min waiting, I went to order at the bar, and it seemed like the lady just straight hated my face. She was so rude and after I ordered half order, she started only talking to my friend, ignoring me (he had to ask her to talk to me because I needed to pass my card). I felt like I a piece of trash. Hopefully it was an isolated case because we went there 6 months earlier and it was great. But after this one, not coming back soon.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 1

Lisa D.

Tiniest most expensive grilled cheese I've ever had. It WAS delicious, and I understand all the work that went into the making of it. But $15 for a "sandwich" the size of my coaster is wack! The service was wonderful, but i would suggest more sound dampening in the back room. Woolawd! Overall this is a very cute space, and the food is super tasty, but I was still hungry when I left. Would come back for the cocktails, though.

Mary T.

The shaken cocktail seemed a bit pricey for what was about 80%, a glass full of ice. And then the glass of champagne served in what looked like a large juice glass, resembling nothing like a champagne glass. Such presentation. Arriving early and thinking the visuals of the bar to be the highlight, to then realize the crush of bodies standing in front of you waiting to be served would be the only highlight. Feeling anxious in the crush of people waiting to be served, and with no sense of queing being built in, hoping the bartender will notice that you are next. The lack of friendliness from the bar staff, .as if you're not a customer, but an annoyance. The lack of a rhyme or reason as to when orders were served, trying not to eat all of your order so you have something left, while your partner's order finally arrives. The only highlight was how delicious the salad was, including the creaminess of the dressing, and the inclusion of the pieces of pork, which brought the whole salad together. I wish I would have ordered three to go and skipped the in dining experience.

Kathy Nordskog

Love this vibrant, relaxed, colorful place! Fun to visit solo or with a group? Great atmosphere, food and drinks, and beer on tap.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: French Onion Ramen, Roti Grilled Cheese, Belgian Endive, Basket of Fries

Megan Lewis

Such good vibes here!! Good drinks and food.

Sarah Sarwar

grilled cheese roti was amazing. the drinks are so good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carl from Chicago

This is a very cool bar. Love the unique decor and interesting drink menu.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kayla A.

Favorite spot in Portland hands down! The best drinks and ever better people behind it. Energy is incredible, you can tell how much love went into this gorgeous spot. & honestly, I will do some crazy s**t for the mapo fries!!

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