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503-230-7767
City's Best

533 SE Grand Ave.
Portland, OR 97214

Inside jokes are the order of the day at this hip, self-confident hangout. The deer antlers hung over the bar are a reference to the spot's namesake, the weird lounge in the cult film classic 'Blue Velvet.' The ultra cool punk rocker juke box has a few fist-pumping power ballads (think Journey) slipped in for ironic value. A sleek nouveau menu offers snacks as varied as sweet potato fries, ceviche and Guinness fondue. The signature Slowburger is made with organic beef and topped with heirloom tomatoes. A preciously brief wine list includes glasses in the $5-$7 range, but also a sole bottle of $100 cabernet. The beers are selected with equal panache, while cocktail creations tend towards simple mixtures of citrus and high-end liquor. A chummy, if clinically polished, aluminum bar runs the length of the hallway-shaped space. Or sink into the embrace of gigantic, custom-built booths that can hold up to six people and make you feel like you're ensconced in a seashell.

Categories: Night Clubs, Bars

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4 Ratings and Reviews

  • Review rating : 2out of 5   Vanleuven10 - 06/29/2008

  • Review rating : 1out of 5   METJUBELUM1969 - 06/16/2008

  • Review rating : 1out of 5   Southpaw2945 - 06/13/2008

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    Review rating : 5out of 5   igottaglock19 - 05/01/2005

    First time recently at the Slow Bar. Amazing Jukebox.... absolutely kick butt.... whereelse in portland can u find every social D album in a single jukebox!! Great staff, hot bartender in the evening ) and um, good food. I wanna bang the bartender tho. yum ;)

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