Waterfront bistro & wine bar offers a full Pacific NW-inspired menu, wines by the taste, glass, bottle or flight, and specialty cocktails
(503) 295-2747
0315 SW Montgomery St
(Southwest River Drive)
Portland,
OR
97201
45.509405
-122.674001
Neighborhoods: Neighbors West - Northwest, Downtown
Thirst Wine Bar & Shop
Last updated 8.24.09
What People Are Saying About Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro
The Owner
Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro
Owner
The best patio seating and view of the River in Portland! Specializing in the bounty of the Pacific NW - delicious food - Entrees (Duck Confit, Bacon-Wrapped Scallops, Grilled Steaks, Crab Sakes) , Appetizers, cheese flights, charcuterie platters, homemade soups that use fresh, local and imported specialty ingredients. Wines by the taste, glass, flight or bottle - bottles to go at great prices. Tuesdays - wine and cheese tastings. Three wines paired with three cheeses for $15. Check out "Flight Night" on Wednesdays: Design your own flight of 4 wines from anything available by the taste for…
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
Waterfront wine bar offers American varietals, mainly Pacific Northwest, by the glass, bottles and flights; light bites and Internet access available.
09/17/09
Yummy in my Tummy!
by TinSam70
I went here last week and wanted to rave about the duck dish I had and the wine it was paired with since both were outstanding. Duck falling off the bone with crispy skin and a sauce that had port in it and I think raspberries. Some delish potatoes were served with it. Would have been great on its own - but the wine the waitress recommended made it even better. It was a blend but mostly Petite Syrah. Rich and velvety. My girlfriend had the scallops and she loved them. Thanks! I'll be back for more!
- Pros: Wine, Food, Place
08/28/09
Total Waste of Time!
by hatshepsut
I'm getting married have been looking for a great place to have my rehearsal dinner and had heard a lot of good things about Thirst. I stopped by after work to check it out and enjoy a light dinner and some wine. I asked the girl who was standing in the doorway if I could sit outside and she said "sure." (one couple was already sitting outside and the only other customer in the restaurant was sitting at the bar - with me that made a total of 4 customers). I took my seat and the waitress went inside and NEVER CAME BACK! After about 15 minutes I went inside and asked the bartender if I could get a menu and inquired about the waitress. He assured me he would send her out. I ordered a glass of wine from the bar and took it and the menu back out to my seat. The wine tasted like it had been open for quite some time and the flavor was awful. The girl that had seated me finally came out and went straight to the other couple and ignored me completely!! So I sat and sipped my terrible wine for another 15 minutes without ever having anyone inquire about me or take my dinner order. Finally after wasting 40 minutes of my day, I got up and left. If this place cannot handle serving 4 people at once there is no way they can properly handle a party of 70. I do not know what anyone sees in this place other than the view. What a waste of a great space...and a total waste of time!
- Pros: View
- Cons: Everything Else
06/18/09
Great Waterfront Restaurant
by wluv
This was my first time down at Thirst and it was one of the better restaurant experiences I have had in Portland. Aside from waiting for a table (which in hindsight I should just make a reservation in the future) everything was great. Our server was really informed about all the food and wine on the menu and was able to make a great recommendation for me when I asked for a wine suggestion. My date opted not to have wine but had one of their bourbon flights instead which he loved! It was also great to be able to experience wines, liquors and dishes that truly highlight all the wonderful local options we have in the PacNW. I will certainly go back to Thirst, but this time with a reserved table!
- Pros: amazing views, yummy food, exciting wine
- Cons: waited for outdoor table
The Details on Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro
The Extras:
Thirst also serves domestic and imported beers.
Category:
Wine Stores, Bars & Pubs, Wine Bars
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
No
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Message from Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro
- Book Your Holiday Party!
- Private Party Room
- Free Wine Tasting on Thursdays
The best patio seating and view of the River in Portland! Specializing in the bounty of the Pacific NW - delicious food - Entrees (Duck Confit, Bacon-Wrapped Scallops, Grilled Steaks, Crab Sakes) , Appetizers, cheese flights, charcuterie platters, homemade soups that use fresh, local and imported specialty ingredients. Wines by the taste, glass, flight or bottle - bottles to go at great prices. Tuesdays - wine and cheese tastings. Three wines paired with three cheeses for $15. Check out "Flight Night" on Wednesdays: Design your own flight of 4 wines from anything available by the taste for $13. New private party room is one of the best in Portland - A chic space perfect for your next business or personal event. Thirst also has fun wine classes and tastings. Check website for details.
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