The Cheerful Tortoise Sports Bar and Grill

05/06/2008 Posted by pdxmodchick

Back in my drinking days I would come down to the tortoise and meet up with fellow drinkers for a cheap bloody mary at nearly nest to nothing... The drinks are cheap and the service is always good. And the happy hour is good too for a tasty cheap bite to eat.

10/27/2006 Posted by badkittyu812

This is one of the best sports bars around . They have great NASCAR coverage, along with fine felted tables

10/22/2006 Posted by zeros_and_ones

Not a bit sport bar guy, but this place was outstanding! My friends and I were looking for a place that got HDNet so we could watch a televised roller derby bout and after many dead ends, the CT came through. Bartender Amy was super friendly and accomodating - definitely earning a spot on my list of some of the best barkeeps in town. Great low-key atmosphere, a ton of TVs with loads of sports packages, and a very big menu make this place a winner!

Pros: Great staff, lots of sports, fun/relaxed atmo

Cons: Perhaps could be a bit cheaper

10/07/2006 Posted by khanz13

The Cheerful Tortoise has a wide array of games being shown on many TV's. These games vary sports, states, and sometimes countries. They have a decent selection of drinks and food. The Tortoise needs to get Big Sky TV so PSU students such as myself can see the PSU away games. That would bring the Tortoise a lot closer to a 10. They also have some of the best chicken strips in the city.

09/29/2005 Posted by almst90

I'm from Pennsylvania, and my friends and I were in Portland visiting PSU. Our hotel desk clerk directed us to this little joint. The staff and crowd were extraordinarily friendly, catching these cynical East Coasters off-gaurd. We LOVED the house brew, tasty tasty tasty tasty Turtle Dew, and the $1.99 was everything a hung-over traveler could ever desire. Thanks for showing us a great time, we love Portland!!!

Pros: good beer, nice staff, cheap breakfast

Cons: wood paneling

09/16/2005 Posted by amus

Don't think I could find a better sports bar. All the game packages, plus 16 new plasma hdtv's what more do you want?

Pros: 35 - 40 TV's, SPORTS, MORE SPORTS

Cons: smoking

07/11/2005 Posted by moolatte

I've only been here one time during the night. The second time I was at the Cheerful Tortoise, it was 7am the next morning! Closed it one night, and opened it the next. It was great. I love the "Best Deal in Town." But honestly, I didn't so much like it the first time... I've since then figured out how to perfect my order to leave me 100% satisfied. I'm a vegetarian, and somewhat health-conscious... so when you're with your meat-lovin' pals and they want their greasy-spoon breakfast... you have to deal (with the "best deal"). I get scrambled eggs (since they don't poach), DRY wheat toast, and sub in steamed veggies for the hash browns. MMMMMM... the coffee is a bit wonky, but it sure hits the spot after a drinking night.

Pros: cheap eats, accomodating

Cons: wonky coffee

07/02/2005 Posted by myuseraccount

I guess I must not be beautiful enough, because the cute waitresses people say are friendly treated me like I had leprosy. Sports bars don't do it for me anyway, and this was no exception. PSU is my semi-permanent home, and I'm still going to avoid this place in the future. The food seemed good though, and plenty of drink selection. If you aren't going alone, it might be a decent place to hang out for awhile. It didn't seem smoky at all to me, but that might be because I've been in some nasty dives lately.

Pros: clean, cozy, good food

Cons: lonely

03/16/2005 Posted by ptown17

The Cheerful Tortoise is the best bar in town, especially if you go to PSU. The Best Deal in town breakfast for 1.99 and a bloody marry will cure any hangover. Thirsty Thursday you can get $1.00 beer and they even play music on the weekends. I have not been there in a few months since I don't live downtown, but recently went there and noticed they have all new big screen tv. The perfect place to hang out before, after or during class.

Pros: Best Deal in Town, Thirsty Thursday, NEw TV's

07/30/2004 Posted by amdexhe

Nobody mentioned anything about breakfast. The best deal in town $1.99 & up. Good breakfast for that "morning-after" feeling. Couple that with a bloody mary or beverage of your choice and you will be good to go. Staff is friendly, especially for a Sunday morning. Good times all around.