Upscale casual Alberta Arts bar specializes in laid-back evenings and light Middle Eastern fare.
(971) 270-2443
2236 NE Alberta
(Northeast 23rd Avenue)
Portland,
OR
97211
45.5591
-122.6425
Neighborhoods: Concordia, Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods
Zaytoon
Last updated 11.11.09
What People Are Saying About ZAYTOON
The Owner
ZAYTOON
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Hobnob with Alberta Street's finest denizens in a distinctly upscale, yet casual urban haven. Home of the infamous Baba's Burger, Zaytoon boasts a diverse menu of Middle Eastern fusion cuisine that will satisfy and inspire your taste buds. Barflies will appreciate the extensive list of exotic signature cocktails, from our sexy Moroccan Martini to our ever popular Pomitini. And now Zaytoon has a brand new 40" flat screen TV where we will be showing everything from sports to election coverage to classic and not so classic movies, as well as anything that are clients might want to suggest to…
The Editor
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Citysearch
In Short – Rows of liquor bottles sparkling behind a black granite bar serve as focal point for this two-story loft. Olive, mustard and orange walls warm the space between concrete floors and steel girders. A diverse, relaxed crowd occupies stylish main floor booths and tables; upstairs houses a billiards area. The menu focuses on appetizers such as olive hummus and spicy meatballs, which can be combined into a mezza plate. Locals flock for the Baba's Burgers, which is the most popular dish along with entrees and desserts.
08/03/09
Unfortunately too one sided.
by Oregonjaybird
This bar is a good example of what happens when one specific type of clientelle dominates the landscape of an establishment too heavily. In this case it is the lesbian community. And some will be offended by that remark, but it is not meant in a negative way, just a very realistic one. Instead of just being a place where everyone feels like coming to chill, it smacks of a place you tell your friends "this is a lesbian bar." That's simply too specific for most people. Again, not in a bad way. That's just the way the world turns. Plus, for a neighborhood that thumbs its nose at the establishment of NW Portland it sure is spendy.
Proof positive that I'm not alone in this thought can be found in the deafening deadness on a Satuday night. I don't want to hang out at pricey bars that have a "hetero feel" either, such as many we all know of here in town. Just a nice inexpensive bar will suffice.
It's too bad, too, because the place is beautiful and the help is friendly. But that niche clientelle, almost non-existent table service, and steep prices in this neighborhood make for slow nights. Again, I think "consistently dead" might be a better term.
- Pros: Nice staff, great feel.
- Cons: Pricey, dead.
02/22/09
Nice place, decent specials
by misfitcooper
We came in on a Sunday evening for dinner, I was pleasantly surprised to get an amazing burger and a pint of hef for $6 (great Sunday special). I appreciated the decor, and the owner was very friendly. Not much of a selection for food or beers, but it seemed like it would be a chill place to hang out with some friends. I will definitely have to check it out on a Friday or Saturday night.
- Pros: Nice happy hour, rad owner
- Cons: Not much variety
10/20/08
Great Sunday burger and beer special!
by user715
What could be better than a Sunday burger and beer special? (Maybe their Monday $2 pint special!) $6 gets you a amazingly seasoned burger with your choice of salad or yummy homemade soup and a microbrew! Portlanders, don't sleep on this place. The atmosphere is cozy, and the servers are friendly. It's true, you should probably order at the bar, but then again it IS a bar, so that seems somewhat obvious. Also, the sweet magic dessert is to die for.
- Pros: Great food, great beer, great prices, great atmosphere
- Cons: May appears to be somewhat "upscale" from the outward appearance - maybe that's why it isn't so crowded inside?
The Details on ZAYTOON
What to Drink:
Signature cocktails include the tummy-warming Atomic Number 99, made from Maker's Mark, ginger and lemon.
When to Go:
Monday all night specials are $2 draft beers, $3 well drinks and $4 house wine glasses.
Save Money:
Draft beer, select Martinis and food are discounted daily during Happy Hour 5pm-7pm and 11pm-close
Category:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
Message from ZAYTOON
- Cocktails & Fusion Cuisine
- Monday Night Specials
- 'Last Thursday' Hot Spot
Hobnob with Alberta Street's finest denizens in a distinctly upscale, yet casual urban haven.
Home of the infamous Baba's Burger, Zaytoon boasts a diverse menu of Middle Eastern fusion cuisine that will satisfy and inspire your taste buds. Barflies will appreciate the extensive list of exotic signature cocktails, from our sexy Moroccan Martini to our ever popular Pomitini.
And now Zaytoon has a brand new 40" flat screen TV where we will be showing everything from sports to election coverage to classic and not so classic movies, as well as anything that are clients might want to suggest to us. To best stay in tune with Zaytoon, visit the website and join the e-list.
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