Reviews for Artbar & Bistro in Portland, OR
Few options, but good ones. Something for everyone. Food is reasonably priced. Great option before the show.
Didn't visit on last trip to the Newmark, but have visited in the past. It's an okay place. I though it was a bit overpriced for... what it offered, but it is a very convenient location for theater district, (as it is part of the Newmark Theater). It's a niceplace to stop for a drink before a show. Read more
Vaguely insulted by staff because I was ordering kid food for my 12 yr old and I?, and not a full meal. Yes, I can afford your... $6.50 lemonade. The fries were so similar to McDonalds (where I don?t eat, thanks) that it was laughable. The only three starsI?m giving are for the lavender cheesecake, though I will never understand why cheesecake has whipped cream unless it?s flavoredto complement a flavored cheesecake, maybe. Of course, that?s personal taste and a little unfair. The cheesecake itself wasincredible. Being subtlety insulted reduces the quality of the food though, sorry. And fry sauce that isn?t just called ?frysauce?? Come on...who are you all kidding? Read more
I am an Oregon Symphony season ticket holder so wish I could give a more positive Art Bar review. Attended a concert on... 11/3/2017 and had dinner/drinks in Art Bar, and included a 20% tip for my server. I just happened to look at my bank account thefollowing Monday to find that an additional $1.00 had been added to my Visa charge. When I contacted management and sent them acopy of my signed receipt, the manager tried to tell me that it was an additional charge from my own credit union. Aftercontacting my credit union, they confirmed they do not add extra fees to their member's Visa charges and they started a disputeresolution. Management later referred to this as an ?accounting error? on a voicemail, but also admitted the server added theextra $1.00. An extra $1.00 is not much, but a little added here and there could really add up, and how often do you check yourbank statement after a quick bit to eat before the show? I would have liked management to take more responsibility for whathappened. Art Bar is a convenient location for a quick meal or drink before a show, and the food is good, but I will either bepaying cash or checking my Visa charges carefully if I do return. Read more
Perfect spot for a quick dinner before a performance. Friendly staff and tasty food. #1 on my list!
Closes at 8 on the night of 2 shows across the street. As I was in there I saw 6 partys turned away who ever is running this... place is a joke. Read more
Really cool place to go see a play. I saw my favorite play ever here: Bat Boy. Concessions are a bit pricey.
We never fail to stop by the Artbar before the symphony at 'the Schnitz'. Atmosphere is cool, barkeeps are cooler and you are... ready for the show! Read more