Mint
(503) 284-5518
816 N Russell
Portland,
OR
97227
45.5409
-122.6747
Neighborhoods: Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods, Eliot
What People Are Saying About Mint
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Elegant leather banquettes and swaths of mirrored walls meet up with a menu of fusion food to make this Mississippi neighborhood restaurant as well deserving of accolades as the adjacent watering hole, 820. Behind the bar, local mixologists perfect their craft in Guava Cosmos and a Nutty Manhattan laced with nocello. From the kitchen, a globally-influenced menu caters to a range of palates with a tender lamb burger topped with a mint chimichurri, steak empanadas sided with radish salsa, and signature desserts such as cinnamon infused caramel chocolate fondue served with pound cake and fresh fruit.
User Reviews
Anonymous
January 18, 2009
This is the perfect spot for summer happy hour! Mint makes avocado daquiris- and they are AMAZING. What a concept! I found this place because epicurious.com listed an avocado daquiri recipe credited to Mint. Great sweet potato fries, too. Drinks might be pricey during normal hours, but for happy hour, this place can't be beat. Nice patio, friendly waitstaff- very hip place.
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pdxhhgirl
January 16, 2009
820: Good happy hour prices, food, drinks and atmosphere, but I will avoid this place like the plague. Our server apparently hated us from the time we walked in. No idea why! We practically had to beg for drinks. We stayed past happy hour and spent well over $100 because we were enjoying each others company, but in this economy I hope that their management realizes that this is not acceptable. Bummer! I thought I was going to love it there!
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December 31, 2008
The drink menu alone is enough to want to frequent this chic retaurant. They have such a selection you will have to visit again and again. The atmosphere is great for a bunch of friends or a romantic place for two.
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Know Before You Go:
If you're out for the scene and alcohol only, slip into 820, the lounge next door. Same great drinks, no wait.
Happy Hour:
Hit 820 daily 5pm-6:30pm, with $2 well drinks, draft beers and select cocktails for $4.
The Extras:
Owner Lucy Brennan teaches classes on creative cocktails; $50 gets you three drink recipes and appetizers to match.
Know Before You Go:
If you'd rather grab a quick drink than a full meal, you'll fit in better at 820. Or, you can head here for a post-dinner night cap when the mood is right.
The Extras:
If a certain drink catches your fancy, check out owner Lucy Brennan's book "Hip Sips," which is filled with recipes for many of Mint's most popular drinks.
Smoking Permitted:
No
