This bar's huge red neon sign beckons as you stroll down Fourth Avenue, and there is no sin in surrendering to its promise of a good game of billiards and a frosty mug of beer. This is how pool halls were meant to be; smoky and lurid, with acres of tables and a little off-track betting downstairs. Rialto Poolroom, Bar and Cafe has a full bar and a delectable menu that offers everything from appetizers to full dinners. Try a meat-free veggie burger. Pool table rates vary depending on the time.
Following the success of his critically acclaimed Paley's Place Bistro & Bar, Chef Vitaly Paley established Imperial in Downtown Portland. Located within the luxurious Hotel Lucia, Imperial is an ideal place to devour creations by Chef Paley in an extravagant setting. The food served at Imperial stays true to preparation styles followed in the Northwest Pacific region. The dishes, made in a wood fired grill are truly spectacular, the meats are rich in flavor and provide a feast for the palate. The ambiance is very chic with exposed brick walls to add a hint of rustic charm to the elegance of this place.
Next to Portland's landmark train station, Wilf's is a venerable dinner and jazz venue that has featured nightly performances for over 30 years along with high-end, sustainable dining. The dining room excels in creating memorable, special-occasion dinners. Jazz lovers will enjoy Tuesday nights with the Ron Steen Jazz Jam, starting at 7:30p. Professionals from near and far have been known to sit in Ron's world-class sessions. You'll find intimate seating and atmosphere in the jazz bar. Choose from a wide array of top shelf liquors and appetizers which come at great discounts during happy hour.
This swanky steakhouse serves up stylish dishes at The Benson Hotel. Meats and desserts are fired up tableside, and the elaborate dishes are mastered before your very eyes, making the experience deliciously entertaining. If a big juicy steak is not your thing, try the Australian Lobster Tail or Oven Crisped Chicken. If you do order steak, be aware that steaks ordered rare will arrive a little more underdone than most tastes will allow. Darkly lit with a full bar, this restaurant is favored by the Portland Trailblazers.
This eatery inside the Fifth Avenue Suites Hotel spans an entire block and attracts a primarily Generation X clientele, although all walks of life frequent it. Good, family-style American food is the theme here. Chef Kyle Rourke prepares salmon, duck, crab, pork and oysters with imagination. The menu includes many meat dishes that have been grilled, fired in the oven, smoked or roasted on the spit, but even the vegetarian is well accommodated. Sample the Oak-Roasted Vegetables with Caramelized Garlic and Sweet Potato Hash. A full bar with specialty whiskey cocktails is offered.