Grub Steak Grill Blackwell’s
1815 NE 41st Ave, Portland, OR, 97212
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Address :
1815 NE 41st Ave
Portland, OR, 97212 - Phone (503) 288-5164
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Late Night
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Music : Live
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Wed
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Kelsie V.
this is a solid dive bar. their best feature is the live blues music, mostly on Weds. Serious well known local and maybe regional artists play here. Jan is the longtime owner. She is so sweet ---- but doesn't take any bullshit. If you are a good listener and up for a good story, she has 'em. Good amount of regular customers: Lottery, Stiff Drinks, Nice beer tap selection, a new wine selection, too. I like that its down to earth. loads of old relics decorate the place. She features a lot of food specials and I had appetizers here on a wine night. Very good apps. Wednesday at 8:30 if you like Blues - no cover. Also, the reason these folks play here...there's not a lot of fuss, it's like a hide-out for serious fans/musicians.
(4)Andrew A.
Cigarette smoke, food from the low-standard era, video poker junkies, what's not to like? If the neighborhood is ever going to upgrade this eye sore needs to go.
(2)Michael O.
Some of the best music Portland has to offer and played by some of the best musicians Portland, or anywhere else, has to offer too. I was surprised by the quality of the music I've heard there, you just don't get that in other parts of the world. The guys I've heard are well honed pros, not some garage band trying to pass. I can't speak to the food, but the drinks and service are great.
(5)Thee I.
Let's get down to it. I've never eaten here. It's bar food, but with all the food spots in Pdx, I go to have a few drinks and listen to Lloyd Jones on Wednesdays. Basically its a good size dive, but clean and not filled with hooligans...at least not on Wednesday anyway. Go see Lloyd once. You'll be a convert!
(3)Sebastian K.
The service here was fantastic but everything else leaves much to be desired. There is a lingering stench of cigarette smoke wafting from the ancient carpet, and people multiple times my age were sitting at video lottery machines with glazed expressions. This is definitely not the place to go if you are looking for something trendy and cool. It serves a purpose and that is to serve cheap alcohol in a comfortable environment. I got a Johnny Walker Black Label on the rocks and the very kind elderly lady who helped me gave a strong pour. I also got a few Rainiers to go along with it and my entire tab came out to be under twenty dollars. Definitely a good deal, and this place is only two blocks from where I work. I'll be back since I am always looking for nice places to get a cheap drink and chill out with a few of my friends.
(3)Andrea L.
Ever wondered where folks over 50 went in Portland? Wonder no more. This place was surprising. I hadn't known of its existence until I parked right in front for a 6:45 showing of Boyhood (5 stars on that!). And the sign on the door offered "after movie happy hour" - $3 well drinks with ticket stub. Well our frugal selves couldn't resist that. The place is bigger, nicer and cleaner than I would have guessed. From the outside it looks like a BAR. But they seem to regard themselves as a restaurant based on the name. It's old school, but perfectly comfy. They have blues on Wed night so we enjoyed that while gabbing at the bar. It's a mixed crowd (older) and most look like regulars. Many empty tables right in front of the stage - but that would be super loud and you would have to scream to hear each other. We were a bit peckish after the 2.5 plus movie so ordered a chicken strips & fries basket for $6.50 (they ran out of calamari). It was perfectly suitable bar food - crisp, hot, cooked in fresh grease. I liked this place, I was thinking that if I lived in this hood, I would totally hang out here. So why the 3 stars? Here's why. When the bill came, our drinks were not $3.00. When we asked about it, the bartender (who was perfectly lovely) explained that juice was an extra .25 and tonic an extra .75. WTF? It does mention the extra quarter for juice on the menu. I saw mention of tonic nowhere. And I have never heard of anyone charging extra for tonic. Plus - if you say that your well drinks will be $3, they should be $3, not $3.25 and not $3.75. It's false advertising, misleading, and possibly illegal. And just bad business!
(3)annie m.
Everything you want in a dive bar, cheap stiff drinks and greasy bar food. The bf and I come here periodically, don't expect fast service but do expect to feel cozy and welcome.
(5)Jesy B.
Oh, it's divey all right. So divey you can almost sense the ghosts of cigarettes past smoked before the indoor ban (thankfully) took place. It's got all the perks of a dive bar - lottery machines, old lookin' juke, older TVs, interesting decor and gruff lookin' regulars. But...I like it! The drinks are boozey and cheap, the service is always nice and friendly. There's live musics a lot of the time which can be nice - unless it's jazz then see ya later. It's right by the Hollywood theatre so a good place to grab some booze or grub before or after a movie, or a quick drink of the way to the MAX as well. It's not much to look at, but I'm coming here anyway!
(4)Christy H.
Dive bar to the MAX! This place has a similar vibe to the Spare Room on NE 42nd and Alberta. Super dark, dive-vibe, booth seating as well as rounded bar with stools. Video lottery is in the back, along with an old school cigarette machine. They have a full bar with liquor and beer. I noticed some hypnotic behind the counter. Haven't seen that in a while! The location is great. It is right down the street from the Hollywood Theatre so you can come here for a quick, cheap drink and some food. They have daily specials. The best deal seems to be the 3 tacos for $2 on tuesdays. They have a really good menu full of burgers, sammies, salads, and full on dinner menus options. I like the turkey melt. Turkey pilled high on grilled sourdough with tomato, swiss cheese, and their special sauce. If I had to guess what was in the sauce I would say mayonaise, ketchup, and some pickle relish. Seems close but there are probably a few other ingredients. Its secret, what can I say? The staff is friendly. The place is ooober cool. I love this dive bar and will be back again. Maybe on a Wednesday night as I heard they have good music :)
(4)Adam E.
I want to give this place more stars because I had a good time here, and kinda love it in an ironic way. The bartender was cool and there were all kinds of people hanging out here, which was seriously endearing. It's pretty special when you get a cross-section of society all in one place having a good time and being nice to each other. Before I saw a cockroach scurry across the bar, I was digging on Blackwell's big time. Journey on the jukebox, cheap beer and a ridiculous bathroom were all definite pluses. But that little cucaracha really freaked me the hell out. Maybe I'm a wuss, and not gritty enough. Still, I'd probably go back for brews and to revisit that bathroom. I don't know what the men's room is like (yet), but the women's room is mauve, with a wide array of embroidered things, wicker decorations and plastic, fake flower vines on the mirror. I spent like 20 minutes in there and I didn't even have to use the toilet. Check it out, but maybe don't eat or sit still too long.
(2)Chris S.
Great dive bar with a good selection, good service and a eclectic clientele. The pool table's location in the building leaves a lot to be desired (too close to the wall) I'll definitely be back!
(4)Sara V.
We stop by this place at least once every year when attending a film festival at the Hollywood theater. This is has that anytown USA dive bar feel. It's low lighting, with video lottery, a pin ball machine, and strong drinks. There's usually at least one guy that's drunk and chatty. The bartenders can't make "fancy drinks" but they can make strong drinks. This place reminds me of many a places I frequented in S. IL and WI. Whatever you do, don't order the hot wings. Yuck! I didn't know you could mess up hot wings. They were absolutely disgusting. But with all that said, we will probably stop by here during next year's film festival.
(3)Kenneth H.
If you look up Dive Bar in the encyclopedia you would most likely get a perfect description of the Grub Steak Grill. It has pinball, a pool table, 1.50 tuesday taco night, those little mini pitchers, christmas lights, you get the idea. Some of my favorite quirks to this place that may not be conveyed in the description of Dive bar is 1) they have a ton of old rolly office desk chairs) these puppies are way more comfortable than anything you have put your hindparts on in along time. 2) The stop serving the majority of their food offering at 9 pm. REally? That makes no sense? True. Although you can still get a small selection of fried foods until close (poppers, cheese sticks, nuggets, etc) They have good beer on tap, a TV for sports (watched some nba finals here) and friendly servers/clientele. All in all a win for the forces of good, now if I could only figure out what a grubsteak is...
(3)Ryan H.
In a city full of so-called dive bars, Blackwell's is the real thing. It's my opinion that most "dive" bars in Portland are being ironic. Their antiques were bought at the thrift store, the dust was imported from back east, and the mustaches are just douchey. Not at Blackwell's though- most of the furniture is probably from before I was born, my asthma acts up as soon as I walk through the doors, and the people with mustaches are not trying to be funny at all. An old(er) woman (who owns the joint) is behind the bar for the most part, while her slightly retarded slightly criminal looking son runs the grill. I've met one other person who works there and she was just as nice and normal (read no flannel, tattoos, or attitude) as the owner lady. The first time I went in I felt a little uncomfortable, when she almost wouldn't accept my ID because I had recently shaved my beard. She actually said to me, "this could be anyone". After we negotiated our way through that little mess, this place became a favorite of mine. The beer selection is tiny, but you can probably find what you're looking for. The food is average, but priced well. Whatever you do, don't ask what kind of Bourbon they have!
(4)Joe M.
It's a typical dive bar: the drinks are boozy and cheap and it's never terribly busy. It's across from the Hollywood Theater so if you want to pre funk or post funk for dirt cheap, please stop by. The bartenders are friendly and the vibe is pretty chill. They have a fair amount of poker machines and it's pretty roomy. I will admit I have not tried the food but they appear to have a lot of specials and the usual grub faire.
(3)Jen S.
So, if you aren't a regular already, don't come here. Prices change depending on the bartender mistresses mood. Pint of bud... $3.75. That's right. A PINT of BUD. want a pitcher? 6.00. Oh wait... just went up ....6.50 for a mini pitcher. Okay, got it. You don't want people. No wonder its always dead here.
(1)Isabelle P.
Blackwell's is a glorious feature of god's creation. Do you know how hard it is to make a dive bar where everyone is comfortable? I don't, but I do know that most dive bars suck, and this one doesn't.
(5)Clary P.
Blackwell's is far from a dive bar! I think all these reviews are from amateurs. Hey, right now the Wednesday night Soul Cookin' group and lots of the best R&B musicians in town sitting in... is where it's happening. Easy to get to on the freeway, easy to park, no cover and $5 for a pint of Ninkasi IPA. comfortably crowded... listen to a couple smoking sets and be home to watch the news. TeeVee sucks compared to live music.
(4)angie s.
First time here...was as whack as I hoped it would be.
(4)Patti F.
Dive bar, very old decor - it's a throwback experience for sure. The food was barely "meh", BUT the drinks were inexpensive (and substantial), and the service was good. It's always appreciated if the smokers would not hover directly at the front door so I can avoid the "smokescreen" trying to get into the place. Go for the music on Wednesday nights, and inexpensive drinks.
(3)Julie M.
No longer a dreary smoky steak house...thank goodness...but still funky as all get-out. So Get Out and enjoy it! I'd still like smokers who now step outside, to to *please* step at least 10' from doors and windows. Odors get sucked in ~ especially in Summer when the window Fan is running. nasty. INSIDER TIPS: Great place to plan a Birthday party...and to meet before and after a movie at the historic Hollywood Theater. Lloyd Jones and Friends Carlton Jackson, Dave Kahl and Dover Weinberg ~ are Soul Cookin! playing a great night of delta blues 8:30 PM Wednesdays, for no Cover Charge, but the house appears to add .50 - a dollar to beer prices to pay the band. A fair deal...can keep many musicians hired and keep Portland's groove on everywhere. When Lloyd is out of town on Concert Tour, vacation, or generally playing hookey, Chris Carlson or Alan Hagar often sub for him on lead guitar and vocals. They are always great...and when Chris is there, Duffy Bishop often will sing something marvelous in the 2nd set. Bonus! Many other special Guests sit in, so make it a reguular weekly stop, if you can, even for an hour. everal great Craft Brews are always on Tap. Not a huge selection, but discriminating Craft Ale people can find something. Best ask the price first however...as prices fluctuate,as do daily specials. Beer Snobs will love the Dubhe - IF it returns, a double IPA (recently rotated off tap) Currently Ninkasi and other reputable Oregon Brews are featured. Take the bus if you have 2+ craft brews, please...do learn and respect ABV - alcohol by volume. Sorry no more $2 glasses of Wine. (They take away the good deals as soon as they get popular, dangit. When you order wine here, you don't get huge glasses nor the most refined...often youngish and raw-fruit reds. Ask the price for your beer too, as there have been several fluctuations this year, both up and down. if you are compromising on style preferences anyway. Soda Lime is often my choice to reduce the amount of alcohol I consume during the week. I know this sounds like sacrilege to other PDX Elite Yelp Scenesters. Not to worry, I always have a GOOD time. NO need to get drunk. Yes, Really!! The 12 and 75 are super close as is the Halsey 77 and MAX Light Rail. A Pharmacy across the street stays open late if you need something before heading home - drop in during the music between sets of music. Food offerings at Blackwell's include a decently priced Shrimp basket. Not a big fan of fried foods, however, so during a recent Wednesday night Delta Blues evening, I was happy to try the Best Shrimp Omelette I've had yet. Light, buttery, and puffed-up in the oven before serving. Shrimp inside the egg was an ample portion, clean, juicy, and not at all fishy. A full evening meal for a decent price, so I'll do that again. See you there on a Wednesday? You can come sit with moi. Avec moi. Whatever. Just come.
(3)Seamusyams P.
Came in for some excellent blues music tonight. 5 star all the way. Asked bartender if they sold pitchers. They had half pitchers. Show ends 20 min later. Bartender asks me if I want another. I asked her how much the 32oz half pitcher was. Bud light. $6. I ask how much is a pint? "3 uh 3.75...". I'll close my tab. "OK, $6.50'. Fuck that and fuck her. If the bar owner of this place reads these reviews, your Wednesday bartender is robbing you blind AND driving away unknown but possibly new regulars. I don't care if she has been working for you 20 years. Fire her.
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