(503) 228-6161
555 NW 12th Ave
Portland,
OR
97209
45.5269
-122.6833
Neighborhoods: Pearl, Neighbors West - Northwest
Oba Restaurante
What People Are Saying About Oba Restaurante
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – Terra-cotta walls and banana palms complement deep booths, low pinpoint lights and a fireplace. Here, pretty people sip cocktails and people watch in the bar while diners feast on Latin dishes such as arepas--golden polenta coins--with duck confit. Entrees include macadamia-crusted swordfish, butternut squash enchiladas and Cuban pulled flank steak. Desserts are sugary, including its signature baked Argentina, a take on the meringue-topped ice cream classic.
10/16/09
Very Consistant
by manfish28
We frequent Oba and find the food always consistant that is why we are repeat customers.
The Chef is imaginative, the flavors are amazing that he is able to blend together its a feast for the eyes as well as the palate .
It is still the best restaurant in Portland in my opinion.
- Pros: Great service and creative food
- Cons: Bar is a bit noisy but rocking
09/14/09
Original and unpredictable
by supsonic3
The first time we went to Oba, we had a three-course meal that was pretty good-- but the service was inattentive and bordering on rude.
The second time we went was amazing. We ordered appetizers (the gazpacho was so unique and refreshing on a hot summer day) and drinks. Their main room was closed for an event, so we sat in the crowded bar. We had no trouble finding a quaint window seat; when we were asked to move to accommodate a 10-top, we did so gladly. When we were asked to move a second time, our $60+ bill (for two people) was taken care of by management! Now that's what I call good service.
- Pros: Very original menu, good dinner packages
- Cons: Lack of parking, erratic waitstaff
07/17/09
Disappointing
by bnor24
This restaurant is hyped as one of the best in Portland, but I found it to be below average and way overpriced. The best thing that could be said about the food is that it's "interesting". However, in this case "interesting" doesn't translate into "good". Also, we felt rushed by our server during the meal. Maybe I'm just not hip enough to get this place, but I wasn't impressed.
- Cons: not as good as the hype
The Details on Oba Restaurante
Happy Hour:
From 4:30pm to 6:30pm daily all well drinks are $3 (including margaritas, lemon drops and cosmos), and a special selection of tapas are $3 to $4. Available in the bar only.
The Extras:
Plan your party in one of the private dining rooms (10 to 80 partygoers). Call and ask for the event coordinator.
When to Go:
On Sundays, by-the-bottle wines are half price with the purchase of an entree.
Smoking Permitted:
No
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