01/18/09

Good food, reasonably priced, great ambiance

by Annma12

I am just visiting my boyfriend in Portland, so I had no idea what to choose when he asked me what I wanted to do for dinner. He took me to Dots and we had a great time. There is a great atmosphere; good art, a layed back feel, a pool table.

This is definitely a hipster hangout, and it was dimly lit and rather romatic as well. We shared the chips and salsa, which was fresh, authentic and spicy. He got the Farmer's Chicken Sandwhich, and I got a salad with grilled cheese. The dressings were awesome!

The bartender/server made my drink wonderfully, with just the right proportions.

And I agree with Annonymous - if you can't afford to tip, then you CAN'T afford to go out - Simple as that. Go to your own bank and withdraw cash (to avoid fees) to go to Dots, and you will be happy as a clam when you leave!

• Pros: Ambiance, good food, inexpensive drinks.
• Cons: Being a weekday, the server was a bit overloaded because she had to tend bar as well.

01/18/09

Still as good as ever! The best grilled cheese in PDX and they make a mean lime rickey too!

by lesfran

I have been eating and drinking at Dot's since 1992. When I lived out of Portland for 12 years every trip I made back would mean at least one night at Dot's. The deluxe grilled cheese is my pick and don't forget the french fries YUM! You can eat healthy here and they have great vegetarian options. Bring cash or your checkbook they do not accept credit cards. Everyone knows about the crazy wonderful velvet decor, my favorite is the picture of spock!

• Pros: Food, ambience, neighborhood (Clinton), drinks, portions, price, & service.
• Cons: parking

11/20/08

too cheap to tip?

by anonny61927

wow. I can't believe someone would go on one of these things to justify not tipping their waitress because he had to use the atm. That's the biggest bunch of b.s. i've ever heard. They just work there, it's not their fault that they don't take cards and if you know that, why not just bring cash? oh yeah, because you're so spineless you need an excuse not to tip. wow. i bet you get a lot of dates with that kind of class!

anyway, though, I do love dots. It will be interesting to see what's going to happen after the smoking ban. I think it will be a lot more pleasant to be in. I smoke and still get grossed out. I love the vegan platter and gentle ben.

• Pros: open late, vegetarian/vegan options, can entertain large parties
• Cons: can be a little big chaotic sometimes