Jo Bar & Rotisserie
(503) 222-0048
715 NW 23rd Ave
Portland,
OR
97210
45.5278
-122.6986
Neighborhoods: Northwest District, Neighbors West - Northwest
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In Short
Brightly colored walls and huge windows create an airy sense of sophistication. A small, polished marble bar is a perfect perch for discussing the extensive Northwest wine selection with the bartender, while window tables--or sidewalk tables on balmy nights--are great places for people-watching. Robust flavors are served like the baby green salad with crab and shrimp cakes and the beef tenderloin with spicy ranchero sauce. The wood-burning oven churns out roasted chicken and individual pizzas.
User Reviews
joysoup
March 27, 2009
I didn't notice that a fairly hefty tip had been added, without my knowledge, to my bill. I wish they would have mentioned that, because I've never seen that in my life, and I am no spring chicken. I've been in the industry; I am a fairly good tipperso they made out on me, but I won't go back. The drinks were overly expensive (and each of them had $1 tip auto-added, too). The food was mediocre, the soup was lukewarm, and the servings were ridiculously small. The waiter had a chip on his shoulder. If they can't do better than thisif their rent is so high that they can only manage an insult such as thisthen they should just give it up.
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mikepdxvue
August 17, 2008
I just want to write that whenever I have people in town (this time from Dallas Tx) I always make sure and stop at Jo's. 99% of the time have had great service with smiles, great drinks, great snacks. Thx Jo Bar. Everyone looks great too!
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lili39
January 16, 2008
I am so sad! Like the reviewer right before me, I have been to Jo Bar many times over the years. We always loved the atmosphere and the food, particularly the beef tenderloin. The last two times we have been there it has been less than average, and at $32 ($34?) a pop, that is unacceptable. The first time it was bad, last July or so, we thought it was a one time thing. Apparently not so. We were there last Thursday 1/10 and the tenderloins arrived looking "baked". There was no grilling or seasoning or sauce or anything appetizing about them. They used to have the most wonderful smoky grilled taste. The vegetables were brussel sprouts, which normally I love, but they were bland and undercooked. Also like the reviewer before me, our appetizer of clams in white wine sauce was tiny and the clams were tiny and of poor quality. We sent our food back to have something done with it to make it acceptable - something I have done maybe one other time in my life. It took a very long time to come back and was only marginally better. No one offered us a thing or an apology in exchange. Good thing there are plenty of great restaurants in Portland because we will not be going back.
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Parking:
A small customer parking lot is tucked away off Irving Street between 23rd and 24th.
The Extras:
During the day, desserts are courtesy of Papa Haydn. At night, a more dainty but equally enticing dessert menu helpfully suggests a libation to accompany each dessert.
Category:
Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Bars & Clubs, Lounges
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Club Special Features:
Smoking Permitted:
No
