The Empire Room
Portland, OR 97215
Phone: (503) 231-9225
- Price:
- $$$
- Cross Street:
- Southeast 42nd Avenue
- Best of Citysearch:
- Happy Hour 2005, Neighborhood Bar 2005, Romantic Dining 2004
- Hours:
- Tue-Thu 4pm-11pm, Fri-Sat 4pm-12am
Editorial Review for The Empire Room – by Anne Marie DiStefano
In Short
In a small, warmly lit space, this welcoming cafe aims to re-create a European-style bistro and wine bar. The extensive wine list features the fruits of France, Spain and Italy. It's more comfortable for students of wine rather than polished connoisseurs. Combination plates of cheese, fruit, spreads and chocolate are just right for sharing, while salads, pastas, desserts and French-pressed coffee round out the offerings.
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Insider Tips
Happy HourA stellar happy hour lasts from 4pm to 7pm Tuesday through Saturday; a few dollars buys a wine or a small plate. Also don't miss the $3 martinis.
User Reviews for The Empire Room
02/28/2007 Posted by hotaru323
My friend and I were in search of a good place for Happy Hour and decided to try the Empire Room. The place itself is cozy, cute, and somewhat romantic. We went during a time when business was slow, so the service was fairly fast. I ordered a lemon drop and felt it tasted a little watered down. My friend ordered the Butter Pecan which I thought was much better. We ordered artichoke dip and quesadillas. I thought the quesadillas were very tasty, however the artichoke dip was just so-so. We had a good time, the atmosphere was great, but it wasn't the greatest food/drink I've ever had (at least as far as Happy Hour goes). Maybe I just ordered the wrong things.
Pros: atmosphere, fast service
Cons: food was average, lemondrop was so-so
10/27/2006 Posted by cindyjean_
Great meeting place! 3 sisters own this quaint and relaxing bar. They are extreamly nice and helpful. The $3 martinis are outstanding as well as the other items on the menu. When I'm here, I feel as if I'm at a friends house. This place offers great customer service and a friendly atmosphere!
Pros: from food to service everything is great
Cons: a tad small
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