4. Restaurants

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

206 SW Morrison St, Portland, OR, 97204
  • (503) 796-2739
  • Store is closed

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery Menu

  • Starters
  • Fresh Greens
  • Butcher Shop
  • Mains
  • Mac N' Cheese
  • Lighter Choices
  • Between the Buns
  • Sandwiches & Pizza
  • Premium Sides
  • Sides
  • Desserts

Diabetics at Johnny Rockets

Johnny Rockets serves burgers which are generally high in sodium and fat. Ensure that you pick the burgers which are light and doesn't contain too much sodium. Try ordering salads if you're concerned about your sugar intake and looking for healthy choices.

Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for Diabetics:

Johnny Rockets is a fine dining place for burgers, but you must be selective if you're a diabetic. Skip all kinds of dressing when you order a burger at Johnny Rockets as it will only spike the sodium content on your meal. Salads are often considered diabetic-friendly but not the ones at Johnny Rockets. Avoid Crispy Chicken Club Salad and Grilled Chicken Club Salad as they are too high in sodium and fat.

Make sure you opt for water instead of the drinks available on the Johnny Rockets menu. Besides Diet Coke and Coffee, most of the drinks served at Johnny Rockets are high in sugar. Skip the shakes at Johnny Rockets to avoid high sugar intake. Breakfast is always preferred heavy for diabetics but most of the breakfast items on the Johnny Rockets menu are high in sodium and must be avoided.

Food Suggestions for Diabetics at Johnny Rockets:

Rocket Single Burger (1 Serving)

Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein

Bacon Cheddar Burger (1 serving)

Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 650mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein

Route 66 Burger (1 serving)

Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 280mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein

Route 66 Double Burger (1 serving)

Nutritional Facts: 410 calories, 40g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 10g), 320mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein

The Original Burger (1 serving)

Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 590mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein

Hot Tea (8 fluid ounces)

Nutritional Facts: 0 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 10mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein

Sweet Potato Fries, Side (1 serving)

Nutritional Facts: 220 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 370mg sodium, 30g carbs, 10g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein

Side of Fries (1 serving)

Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 0g), 460mg sodium, 30g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein

Healthy Meal suggestions for Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

  • Starters
  • Fresh Greens
  • Butcher Shop
  • Mains
  • Mac N' Cheese
  • Lighter Choices
  • Between the Buns
  • Sandwiches & Pizza
  • Premium Sides
  • Sides
  • Desserts

High Blood Pressure at Johnny Rockets

Fast-food restaurants are your last resort if you are suffering from high BP. Most fast food restaurants including Johnny Rockets offer foods rich in sodium. High sodium intake can be even lethal for people concerned with high blood pressure. However, you can always try the salads or choose food without any extra dressing or side dishes to limit your sodium intake.

Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for High Blood Pressure

It is extremely important to avoid any kind of burgers with extra dressing at Johnny Rockets. You must also skip any kind of breakfast items except Pancakes at Johnny Rockets. Also, avoid Breakfast Belt Sandwich and Rocket Breakfast Burger at Johnny Rockets as both these items are too high in sodium. Also, avoid Crispy Chicken Salad and Grilled Chicken Club Salad as well as any kind of dressing on other low-sodium salads available at Johnny Rockets. Skip shakes containing Oreo on the Johnny Rockets menu as Oreo shakes served at Johnny Rockets are high in sodium.

Food Suggestions for High Blood Pressure at Johnny Rockets

Strawberry Chocolate Swirl Milkshake (1 shake)

Nutritional Facts: 810 calories, 40g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 30g), 300mg sodium, 90g carbs, 90g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein

Rocket Single Burger (1 serving)

Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein

Route 66 Burger (1 serving)

Nutritional Facts: 240 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 350mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein

Garden Salad (1 serving)

Nutritional Facts: 150 calories, 10g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 260mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein

Side Salad (1 serving)

Nutritional Facts: 70 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 110mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein

Apple Juice (10 fluid ounces)

Nutritional Facts: 140 calories, 0g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat0g), 30mg sodium, 30g carbs, 30g sugar, 0g fiber, 0g Protein

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High Cholesterol at Johnny Rockets

Burgers fall into the fast-food category and most fast-food items are high in cholesterol. If you're suffering from high cholesterol, then it is advised that you skip any meal with excessive fat and sugar.

Foods to Avoid at Johnny Rockets for High Cholesterol

You must skip all types of dressing on your burger. Also, avoid burgers like Smoke House Burger at all costs from Johnny Rockets menu. Skip all the drinks except coffee, iced tea, and diet coke as they are completely unhealthy for people with high cholesterol. Breakfast items on Johnny Rockets are very high in cholesterol and it is strictly recommended to avoid all the breakfast items on their menu including the sandwiches.

Food Suggestions to Maintain Cholesterol Level at Johnny Rockets

Kids Cappuccino Crunch Milkshake (1 shake)

Nutritional Facts: 740 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat 20g), 310mg sodium, 100g carbs, 80g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein

Garden Black Bean Burger (1 serving)

Nutritional Facts: 330 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 650mg sodium, 10g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein

The Spicy Houston Burger (1 serving)

Nutritional Facts: 190 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 700mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein

Kids Banana Shake (1 shake)

Nutritional Facts: 560 calories, 30g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat20g), 190mg sodium, 60g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein

Johnny's Breakfast Sandwich (1 serving)

Nutritional Facts: 180 calories, 20g (Tans. Fat 0g & Sat. Fat10g), 230mg sodium, 0g carbs, 0g sugar, 0g fiber, 10g Protein

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  • Danielle K.

    Uggh. Why anyone would want to come here, especially with a group of 10 on a Saturday night, is beyond me. Not only did the hostesses tell us that the wait would be AT LEAST an hour and a half, but when we actually found seating in the pool/bar area upstairs, the service sucked bolz. I'm sorry you hate your job, Ms. Waitress, but please don't take it out on your paying/tipping patrons. I honestly also don't understand what's so special about this place that makes everyone and their dog want to be there all the time. The food is mediocre, at best, and isn't super-duper cheap like a lot of breweries. The decor isn't in the least bit original. I can't help feeling that when I go there, it's like, been there, done that. I heard the beer is tasty, as it probably should be because it's a brewery. But I'm not a huge fan of beer. In the end, I ended up getting my meal free, because apparently the waitress was feeling guilty for not being too nice. Not someplace I'm going back to as long as I have a say in it.

    (2)

  • Lisa R.

    Great selection of food. Burgers were so good! Get the house made chips! So thin and tasty! The Strawberry Margarita had a lot of alcohol but still tasty. We sat outside which was nice. Bathrooms were very clean. The waiter was very helpful and quick. Would definitely go back!

    (4)

  • Mike G.

    Great "Happy Hour"....It always seems busy so plan on a wait during peak times. The service is always very good! We find this is a great place to meet friends for a drink or two and maybe some light food. The Menu is big...and the food is fine, not great just fine.

    (3)

  • Cody W.

    This is one of the best examples of a chain of restaurants that got it right. The bar area is great. There could be more seating, and the TVs could be placed so people in booths can see them better, but that's the only problem I have with the place. Their happy hour menu is one of the greatest things in the history of time. $2 sliders, $4 Mac and Chicken, and just about anything else for in between $2-$6. It's amazing. The beer is great too. They brew it themselves, and I highly recommend the amber ale. The restaurant area isn't bad either. There are a lot of menu items, and I haven't tried a bad entree yet. There is plenty of seating, and it has a pleasant atmosphere. The upstairs area is fun as well. There are pool tables and televisions. It has a great vibe, even if it is a little cramped. And of course, you can eat as many root beer barrel candies as you want. I usually take around 5 each time I go. Overall, this is a really great bar. It has a fun atmosphere and I never have a bad time when I go. I highly recommend it.

    (4)

  • Sue C.

    I went to Rock Bottom on a Friday evening with some co-workers. There was about seven people. We took advantage of the happy hour and had 2-3 rounds of drinks and some appetizers. We were ready to order another round and the waiter said, "I'm sorry, you will have to leave. This table is reserved for 7PM." Unbelievable. I have never heard such a thing. Don't even know what to say.

    (1)

  • Ryan S.

    I've been to the Portland Rock Bottom twice now (well, actually four times, but more on that in a minute). Both times I came while attending a conference in Portland, and a sponsored party was thrown in the upstairs rooms. They are pretty ill equipped, or at least unable to properly execute, hosting a party that fills the upstairs. Pitchers of beer are brought from down stairs in groups of 2-4, which are consumed within sixty seconds of arriving. People spend most of their time standing around with empty glasses. But, on my most recent visit, my friend and I decided to arrive a little early, and have a light dinner before heading up to the party. I removed my jacket, and hung it on my chair. We were expecting food at the party, so we opted to share a couple appetizers. It might as well have been food from TGIFridays. Mediocre at best. And service was aloof, and infrequent. I will say that their beer isn't bad. Nothing terribly special, but better than some places. Finally, I come to the ordeal of my jacket. I headed up to the party and forgot my jacket. I remembered a few hours later, shortly before leaving, and went downstairs to ask if they found a jacket. The hostess said that they had, and actually offered a description to me of my jacket (rather than waiting for me to describe it). She could not find it, and asked the manager, who instructed her to just get my name and number, and they would call me IF they found it. I was a bit perturbed by this, considering it was obviously found, since a full accurate description of the jacket was given to me. I stopped back the next day, and spoke with a different manager. She wasn't friendly or helpful. She told me that the employee who described the jacket should not have volunteered that information to me, because she could have been mistaken. They looked in all the places they looked the night before, and said it wasn't there. At this point, I figure it is gone. Who knows what happened to it. The following day, I get a call from the restaurant, and they say they found my jacket. Apparently they just missed it when they looked the first two times. And certainly this is a likely scenario. I can think of other less benign scenarios too. Regardless, it was a big inconvenience to me, and I particularly didn't like the attitude I received when I came back the first time. I'm not a fan of this chain restaurant.

    (2)

  • Tom M.

    This place is good in a pinch and that's about all. As a vegetarian, the menu is extremely limited. They need to offer more options. I guess they figure the beer swilling crowd doesn't really care about healthy options so they don't have any. I just don't understand the draw here. The food is mediocre and every time I go by the place, it's crowded. Haven't you people ever heard of keeping it local? One would think there is no way to ruin a Gardenburger. Well, trust me on this one...it's possible. And where is the value for the money? When I'm there at lunch, I usually sub out the side for a garden salad for which they charge me an extra buck. WTF?! So I get a Gardenburger on a scrimpy roll, a salad and a tub of tea. With the tip, it's a whopping $14.50. I will give them this though. The wait staff in most cases, is pretty good. They're friendly and accommodating. The bar has recently gone non-smoking, I suppose in preparation for the new law, so thank God/dess for little things. If you want to experience friendly, casual staff, plenty of TV's for sports, quieter, way better food... seriously... go to Jax a couple blocks down on 2nd.

    (2)

  • Jason B.

    This is strictly a Happy Hour review. Although it gets crowded quickly, and rightfully so, Rock Bottom's happy hour is really nice! They have a fantastic selection of food items under $5, and beers are discounted as well. I also think that on Tuesday nights after 10pm, all of their pints are only $2! Worth a try if you're down in that area. Plus the MAX line runs up and down both sides of the place, making it a perfect pre-func spot if you're heading over to the Rose Garden.

    (4)

  • Eveline A.

    3.5 star review. Okay, so Rock Bottom is a chain brewery, but I actually really like the location in downtown Portland. My sig other was disappointed that we flew all the way from San Diego just so we could drink at a bar that is literally across the street from my university, but it is actually a great place to just pop in and grab a pint for happy hour. The happy hour menu here is quality, with appetizers starting at $2 (and without that 7% CA sales tax, that is a steal). Pints are a dollar off during happy hour, so I had the Sunny Day IPA for $3.50. Solid IPA, but nothing special. Sig other had the Maltnomah Porter, which despite the cute name, was disappointing (he said it was boring but he tends to like Imperial Stouts that essentially kick you in the mouth anyway). All in all, Rock Bottom is a decent place for happy hour, no matter the location. No frills, no surprises, no unique menu items, but it sure as heck beats drinking $2 you-call-it Fizzy Yellow Beers at perpetual frat party bars. I wouldn't recommend the food at any other time as it tends to veer heavily into artichoke dip and greasy boring nacho land, but at happy hour prices, they are nothing to sneeze at. The extra 0.5 star for the Portland Rock Bottom is solely because it is located on a Max Line, and when I'm home visiting my parents and carless, that is a godsend.

    (3)

  • Benjamin G.

    Took forever to seat our group, average food, like Red Robin with slightly better beer.

    (3)

  • Joshua M.

    Should be called Rock Bottom Service. Food was so-so, but we were ignored for nearly the entire night by our server. No refills, no checking on us to see if the food was alright, took forever to get the check. He did apologize by buying our drinks, but they were sodas so I don't really care. It was bad enough that he probably should have bought our meals. Doubt we'll be back.

    (1)

  • Rose A.

    Everything PDXgirl C. wrote below is totally 100% true. I have been there several times over the years and the food seems to be getting more and more run of the mill chain style Red Robin type of food. I noticed the menu has changed again and the some of the better unique meals are now gone. Service was once again fair at best and the beer is ok, but there is better in Portland. Convenient location and the steakburger does have good flavor. Probably won't be back unless I see the menu has reverted to it's old form. Rock Bottom can do better, it just isn't doing at this point in time.

    (2)

  • Sara V.

    My husband and I randomly chose this place and we actually had a good time here. Yes it's crowded and loud and a bit pricey, but the food was really good and our server was awesome. If you don't mind sitting in the bar lounge or upstairs with the pool tables than you can get a seat quickly. True the upstairs was filled with loud frat boys in suits but it is one of the lounge areas so it's expected. As for food, I had the classic mac 'n chicken and it was great. There was so much food I had to take about half of it home to eat later for a midnight snack. And our waitress was great. She stopped by our table several times and always had a smile for us. She even gave us free samples of their porter to try. It was really good, dark and heavy without being bitter.

    (3)

  • Ryan F.

    Had lunch. Service was great. Beer was good. I had the seasonal IPA-double bit was the name I believe- very good. My chicken sandwich was great. No complaints at all. Will go back again.

    (4)

  • Anna S.

    This is a place I have to go sometimes with work people and my boss. Really the best thing I can say for it is that it could be worse. The food is sort of like a spiffier Applebee's... no real reason to come here unless your boss makes you.

    (2)

  • Ryan K.

    I am all too familiar with Rock Bottom the food it serves and the crowd it attracts. After being in ho-hum Redding and on the road for 8 hours eating gas station food I was in the mood for a more lively scene. Well, lively it was. I sat right in the middle of a just-turned-21 kid downing a shot of Patron. I told him jokingly to step up and take a shot of Wild Turkey but he was either to drunk already to respond or knew what kind of night he was in for and just passed. Two folks on my left were on a date and the girl was sampling every beer they had in shooter glasses. This place has awesome beer, btw. (I was just in the mood for something stiffer- like a Jack and Coke) She could have just had 8 Washington Apples and made a whole lot simpler. But then where's the adventure in that? As for the food I was in the mood for appetizers and ordered the sampler. A lot of food. I think I ate a little more than half. The toothpicks and the wings were the best. This is a very upbeat, lively place to enjoy a birthday, promotion, re-aquaintance, enjoy friendship or in my case go somewhere where I can get out of my car pull up a chair and enjoy myself. Cheers! ;)

    (4)

  • Albert H.

    This location surprised me because they didn't have the same food menu as what I see in Arizona. Oh well, beers were fairly good, including the seasonal offerings. Service was nice and the prices were reasonable compared to what I was paying elsewhere in this area for food & drinks recently.

    (3)

  • Sara P.

    The generic version of your favorite beers with the boring section of Portland in a place where you could find amazing beers and food without the chain atmosphere. Why my friends drag me here time after time is a mystery ... perhaps it is my punishment for no longer living in portland ... but i do not know if i deserve such a horrible fate. The only reason the second star exists here is for the amazingly funny waitress and the fact that their Amber beer isnt horrible but mildly drinkable ... happy hour menu is a decent deal ... but better in the area

    (2)

  • Aaron S.

    I was a big fan of Rock Bottom Brewery since around the time they first opened, around the summer of 1995 or so. Back then they were consistently a 4-5 star experience in every category (brews, food, service and environment). Over the years the quality in all of those categories has slipped and I'd say they are hovering around 3 stars these days (and that's on a good day). This has been the case in my experiences at multiple locations around the country (namely Portland, Dallas and Houston). Out of those three locations, PDX is the only city to still have their Rock Bottom presently in operation, they closed the other locations that I had frequented. Yes, they are a chain (HQ'd out of Colorado), they presently have 35 Rock Bottom Brewery locations open in 16 different states, while their parent company, Rock Bottom Restaurants, operates 104 various restaurant/brewery themed locations across the U.S, including Rock Bottom Brewery... Some really good memories from when they were rockin' in the mid-90's include their Black Gold Porter, Margherita Quesadilla, Smoked Salmon and the Chicken Fried Steak w/Mashers & Gravy. There were a few other dishes I really enjoyed, but not enough to recall. They changed their brews/menus over the years and the things I started loving them for went away or if they kept them, no longer are prepared the same. The CFS I had recently at the PDX location was unfortunately unremarkable. And the brews all seemed to watery and flat, the flavor profile was very low. So while I cherish my good memories at Rock Bottom, they just don't deliver the same satisfaction these days. Since they are still in business, one can hope that things will improve once again.

    (3)

  • Jesse G.

    Great location right on the street corner and kewl dining environment however the food AND the beer was bland, boring, and uninspiring. The name of the restaurant is definitely most appropriate.

    (2)

  • Katie K.

    This place has a "big bottomed beer" stein you can take home! How fun! Food was good the beer kept coming, this place rocks!

    (5)

  • Brandy S.

    I almost hate to admit liking a chain restaurant, but this is one of the few places to get fish and chips. I don't know why it is so hard to find a good fish and chips place in Portland - but it is a real problem. Unique twist - the fish is Alder-smoked salmon - delicious!

    (4)

  • Marya V.

    Not a favorite. The husband and I stopped by the bar for happy hour one evening, excited to try some appetizers and beer. Needless to say, we were not impressed. The beer was bland, as was the food. Nothing inspiring about the place. The staff was ok. Nothing memorable.

    (2)

  • tim s.

    The beer was pretty good, especially the dry-hopped IPA. We only had the sampler, no time for food when one is doing a brew-pub hop, except we had some garlic biscuits that were warm and yummy. I give the beer an 8 on the 1-10 scale. Our waitress was great: friendly, happy, and funny. The atmosphere was not so good; one cannot turn their head with out having a large TV or two glaring at them. I felt like I was in the Chevy's fresh-mex of brew pubs. It is kind of a shame that a building with such a beautiful facade was so lousy on the inside.

    (3)

  • Michelle W.

    Service was excellent!! We went with a large party that kept growing and they were able to accomodate us with a smile. The food is hot and tasty. Great place and prices for happy hour!! I'll definately be back. :)

    (4)

  • Alex K.

    I'm surprised to find out this is a chain, ironically I stepped in thinking this would be something that I couldn't find in California. Either way, this was a great place for lunch. Nice outdoor seating and delicious brews (their amber ale is definitely the star). The food is a little on the pricey side but the portions make up for it; me and my sis shared the fried chicken and it was more than enough for both of us.

    (4)

  • Kogure D.

    Hooray for mediocrity! It's like they took a bar and grafted a middle-of-the-road family burger joint to the side of it. The resulting mass is a smokey, loud, dark restaurant that serves American food at American portion sizes. It's not that this lumbering, oddly-shaped restaurant is terrible or anything, just that it fails to inspire in every way. The food itself is ok, but it's hampered by the bar-like atmosphere. We sat in a booth away from the bar and were still unable to hear each other across the table without yelling. The place seems to be consistently packed, which adds to the din. Though they appear to have a small army of wait staff, our waitress only made it by our table three times during our visit: once to take our order, once to refill our drinks, and once to deposit the check. The food itself wasn't bad, but we were rather surprised by the portion sizes; the fried chicken in particular appears to be at least three chickens worth of meat, flattened out and fried into a patty that spans the entire plate. Neither of us were able to finish our meals. Unless we get desperate for a burger while traversing downtown Portland, I can't see any real reason to return to Rock Bottom. It's loud, it's crowded, and the food is meh. One exception: the house root beer was pretty tasty.

    (3)

  • Travis W.

    One of my favorite places in Portland. Can get a little crowded from time to time, but with live music every night and open pool tables, it's a great place to unwind and enjoy a drink.

    (5)

  • Gina H.

    My cousin recommended this spot as guaranteed to be a good beer spot in downtown Portland. An enjoyable experience with EXCELLENT service! All the beers go down so easily, unfortunately, none of them really stand out, either. Great place for taking friends, tho!

    (3)

  • Brenda Y.

    I went there to grab a quick bite before a movie and was not pleased. I got the nachos, which I wasn't expecting to be amazing, but I thought they would at least be good. The chips on top were covered with tons of stuff, but the bottom layer was just plain chips. Also there was no sour cream, which is a must for nachos. We sat in the upstairs bar and there service was ok, but a little slow. I won't be going back.

    (2)

  • Chad H.

    The service to me has always been lacking. I love this place so much and I enjoy every item I ever order. The happy hour menu is off the hook. I love the outdoor seating and the atmosphere. eat here, you won't regret it! Oh yeah, they brew their own beer, and it's stellar.

    (4)

  • Ryan N.

    Lame. Unimaginative. Overpriced. Chain. I was dragged here when I first moved to the city by a coworker who thought I would love it. I didn't. The place is generic and mediocre at best. He then proceeded to take me out to the Hooter's in Beaverton. It was an embarrassing day and I'm not proud of it.

    (2)

  • Jennifer H.

    I'm a vegetarian, which makes it hard to eat here. Last time I went, there was only one vegetarian option, a portabello mushroom burger, and it wasn't very good. Not too many healthy options that I remember. Okay drinks. It's always really crowded and you'll probably have to wait on weekends. Last time I was there a crazy, not-all-there man stood right at our table for several minutes, and floated around the bar area for 15 minutes before the staff shooed him out. Definitely ruined the experience.

    (2)

  • Nat R.

    We went here in 2003, and the food was good, service mediocre. During a recent visit, the staff was not courteous at all. It's in a good location, but this smoke-filled chain restaurant isn't worth a visit.

    (2)

  • Timothy H.

    Pretty good place, good beer, good food, good service. Nothing amazing but nothing bad either. Would definately go back!

    (3)

  • Mike S.

    I would give this 2 1/2 stars if I could because to me that would signify how completely average-in-ever-way this place is. I have no real complaints, other than the crowd, but if you like having dinner at a frat house, then I guess you'd fit right in here. The beer tastes okay, but always gives me a headache. The upstairs has decent pool if it's not too crowded. My wife likes to come here for the pretzels (which are good, but not THAT good), so from time to time I end up here. For some reason, I'm always resistant. Not such a good sign in my book.

    (3)

  • Megan B.

    Fabulous happy hour menu, nice outdoor seating for people watching (but not in any way private or quiet), excellent beer from all accounts- but I'm gluten free so the single cider (and not on tap) was a bit of a disappointment.

    (3)

  • Saul C.

    I went there a few weeks ago when I was visiting Portland with friends and it was about 11 people together sit down. I can't remember what kind hamburger I ordered and fries includes salad. It was alright and the service was OK-OK, not too good. A bit messed up the orders. The public restroom is pretty disgusting. The place cleanliness isn't that great.

    (3)

  • Eric B.

    To get 4+ stars, a restaurant needs to have either great food, great (low) prices, or great service. The food is average, as are the prices. That leaves service: One of the people in our lunch party asked for a side of mayo for his burger (poor judgment on his part, to be sure, but that's neither here nor there). Our waiter came back with mayo, at which point that same person raised his water glass at the waiter, showing how devoid of liquid it was. Our waiter apparently interpreted that as "CHEERS!" as he took a 10-minute beer break and returned at the end of our meal, when the water refill had become academic.

    (3)

  • Diana M.

    This is review for the food and not the beer. I went here for lunch and got the sonoma chicken wrap. It was pretty good, and I actually liked the fries here (not soggy, more string-like than thick cut). My friend got the mac 'n chicken and wasn't very impressed. Rock Bottom is okay, but you can find better food for the price especially at the other breweries around the area.

    (3)

  • Antoine C.

    I've only been there a couple times for Friday happy hour at the bar. If you get there on a Friday anytime after 5pm, the bar will be completely packed. Happy Hour dinner menu/drinks run till 6pm. The pork BBQ sliders are really good, and the microbrew selection -- as one would expect in Portland -- is extensive.

    (4)

  • Cristhian R.

    I like this place, i used to go there late night with friends when i used to live in Portland. The food and beer was good and the people there were friendly.

    (3)

  • mya j.

    Food was alright. It is pricy. Thy have pool tables upstairs and the max stops right outside. Would I go back here again? Pbly not.

    (3)

  • Jav V.

    This place is huge and always packed. It's a chain, so it is what it is. I've been to far worse chains. Their beers change regularly. They have some good happy hour food deals until 6PM I think. For me, it's a good place to grab a quick drink while I'm waiting for the 15 bus :-)

    (3)

  • Schuyler C.

    The beer really isn't all that bad. The happy hour menu is pretty decent. But this place is voerpriced, overly corporate-feeling, and just plain crap. The only reason to ever go here is if you're already nearby and it happens to be happy hour, and you REALLY want beer with appetizers. Boo this place.

    (2)

  • Michelle H.

    Who knew you could have buffalo fajitas? I love the variety of this menu, chain or not. I don't care if you're a chain just serve me good food. It was crowded during a weekday lunch, but we were seated rather quickly. After ordering our drinks, the waitstaff was no where to be seen. It was really disappointing. The place gets crowded obviously, so a quiet lunch is out of the question. Be prepared. The food though was enough to bring me back. Unfortunately Maybe an occasional thing though because I'm a little cheap.

    (3)

  • Mandy O.

    I went here for Happy Hour on a Tuesday night and loved it! There was live music, the food was cheap (and delicious!), and the beer was tasty. I didn't look at the normal menu but based on the Happy Hour this place has become a new favorite of mine. The service was a little slow but being a server I understand that sitting in the bar might not get you a server who is able to constantly check in on you. With that being said, our server was very nice and got us everything we needed.

    (4)

  • Katie N.

    I've been going here a lot lately after my classes for happy hour, and it's a great place to relax and hang with your friends and family. I mainly go there for their Belgian White beer and chicken mac and cheese.

    (5)

  • L B.

    Beer was tasty, not the greatest. Burger was pretty juicy and good. My 2 year old loved his mac n' cheese. But he's 2. ;) It's a great spot to go with a group, so I will probably come back just for beer and hanging out.

    (3)

  • Levi L.

    The food is a wide variety of goodness, the atmosphere is ok, but the beer is nothing to write home about. Overall I enjoy going there, but Ive never craved a Rock Bottom anything.

    (3)

  • Chi N.

    So this place is pretty touristy due to its location in the downtown area, but so what? it's got a decent beer sampler, the burger is beefy enough for two, all in all a pretty good fueler for our touristy-adventures. I came here in early 2008, and went to a bunch of other micro breweries as well, and it was def. worth returning to.

    (4)

  • Josh R.

    Had lunch here last week with co workers. It was good, one of the better visits. The brew club is very good, one of the best clubs I've had. The service was great (not always the case here). Prices reasonable and a fun place to get away for lunch to during the workday.

    (3)

  • April C.

    can i do a negative star? disclaimer - this is based entirely on food, as i don't do beer. this is also a place i would probably never visit if not for a work group happy hour thing. the food is HORRIFIC. just...don't eat. if you drink beer, go for it; it seems like it must be better than the food. also, the bar smelled like pee. yes the bar area, not its floor. pee. pee! pee?!

    (1)

  • Andrea A.

    I gave this place 3 tries. First time it there was a band and it was so loud you couldn't hear anyone talking, and there menu was out of date. The next two times, the food was blah and the service sparce.

    (2)

  • Krista T.

    Chain. The outdoor seating and proximity to the max have brought me to Rock Bottom more often than I'd like to admit. The crowd is...frat. The food is greasy and the cocktails are sweet. The beer selection is great. If you're in the market for an afternoon drink downtown, than its a great place. It can get really busy in the evening and its insane on the weekends. They have pool tables upstairs and a lot of tvs. Crowd can get rowdy on game days.

    (3)

  • J. A.

    Thank you oh-so-much Rock Bottom for parking yourself right next to my work and Max stop. Train running late? Beer I come! You won yourself 3 stars for location and location alone...So sorry, but being a sub-par nationwide chain don't get ya nowhere in P-town.

    (3)

  • Heather S.

    The service was Excellent! Christina was our server in the Bar Area & she was very nice and attentive. I had the Seared Ahi Salad and it was delicious. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the Portland Area.

    (4)

  • Matt S.

    The beers are delicious. I don't think we had a bad one. But this brewpub leaves much to be desired. With random local musical acts every night I wouldn't recommend it for someone looking to meet people or be in a decent sized crowd.

    (3)

  • Jaime O.

    Consistent quality, family friendly and a great deal over all. Rock bottoms rocks.

    (4)

  • brian c.

    Its OK. The food is average nothing special. The big ball park pretzels are a highlight. The tables are always sticky and dirty. The wait staff is spotty. Parking downtown can always be a pain but there is a garage around the block. The beer is average but they do have a sampler which you can taste all the beer. One plus is there is always a group of girls around the happy hour time!!! Prices are about what you would expect of a restaurant downtown.

    (3)

  • Kelleh H.

    This place has some good beer, pretty good food (killer French onion soup), but the service can be slow, it is a little over priced for what you get, and the view of the duck store I can live without (kidding on the last part-kind of). It can be a good meeting place for a night on the town.

    (3)

  • Natalie B.

    Oh Rock Bottom, it tangles my anti-chain restaurant heart to say this... but I love you. You always provide such great service, seat me right away, regardless if it is a party of two or seven, whatevs, "right this way please." Your happy hour is great and I love pint night where I can get a pint of beer in a pint glass with a locally brewed beer logo, such as "Maltnomah Falls" and I can take the glass home with me. I'm no tourist, but I'm sold. I am also a big fan of your seared Asian tuna salad. Spinach, baby corn, crunchy noodles, fabulous seared ahi, edamame, sesame dressing, I swear, best flavor combo ever. Keep on doin' what you do, and I'll keep on craving that salad and a hefeweizen.

    (4)

  • Dena P.

    The Rock Bottom is a great place to drink beer. This is located in downtown Portland and they have pool tables too! I think that the food is great and the beer is great too. We had excellent service and I would highly recommend this place for lunch or dinner.

    (4)

  • Devon D.

    A good place to hang with a group of friends. Their self-brewed beer is solid, but the food is a little on the high side of an acceptable price-range for what they offer. Live music every night!

    (3)

  • Jando S.

    "Rock Bottom" is right, I can't stop drinking or eating enough here. While the prices have gone up, their good food, decent service, and even better beer have been consistent. The hosts / wait staff have always been friendly and not overly pressuring when it came to ordering and always recommended good house beers. The upstairs portion can be a little overwhelming with large crowds but overall this place is great for group dining and drinking. The decor is decent for a glamourized pub (chain), fairly clean and well decorated.

    (3)

  • Chris A.

    I have to say that I loved it when I came over here. So it was the Rose Festival and we had to wear our working whites uniform. I never had so many people thank me for serving my country. People were buying us drinks and asking us to take pictures with them and even got to play with the band. That was a cool experience. The food was also great I had salmon with vegetables. It's been awhile so I really don't remember but I remember the experience. Good times in Portland.

    (4)

  • EG X.

    I've probably had 4577054012843 hamburgers in the last 27 years, but the Angus burger here was THE best hamburger I've ever had. I'm not even playing. When I got back to LA, I went to the one in Long Beach and it didn't compare..

    (5)

  • Ben K.

    The Rock Bottom brewery is, to paraphrase another reviewer, a spiffed up Applebee's. But very spiffed up, to say the least. We didn't really venture outside the confines of the table, which had an odd beer/desert card across the outside end, but word has it there's a pool area and we could overhear what could only have been a giant TV letting everyone know that yes, the Seahawks do in fact suck this season. The ambiance was much better than that of other chains that try the 'we're local, we swear' schtick, luckily lacking in the newspaper clippings and team pennants borrowed from the owners' personal collections. The food was pretty good, too. First, we ordered a couple of their handcrafted sodas. Mine was basically a nonalcoholic mojito with peach syrup in it, and it was surprisingly good. For an appetizer, we ordered the Asiago Dip with Beer Bread. The dip was good, cheesy but not lacking in serious vegetable chunks, but the real winner was the Beer Bread. Our entrees arrived, mine being the Little Havana, featuring pork and ham (Two pig meats, what a crazy world!) The pickle de gallo and spicy mustard really made the sandwich, since ham and pork are pretty much the blandest of meats. My girlfriend ordered some roasted chicken dish, which came with mashed potatoes and green beans, and, quite literally, standing melted butter. The chicken was good, she said, though she's got an issue with it being on the bone, though that is her ill and not the restaurant's. I tried her mashed potatoes, which were simply okay both in spite of and because of the immense amount of butter which must have been poured over the potatoes, not around them. The bill came and I'd say it was a good meal, but not worth the $37 it cost. Overall I would come back with others, but probably wouldn't suggest it myself.

    (3)

  • Amy J.

    Large, loud pub with a VIP upstairs to host a private party for 200 with pool tables and giant screen TV. We grabbed some dinner downstairs with friends first and it was loud and proud. I had the Caesar salad with grilled salmon and I found it to be perfectly prepared and ample in portion. Everyone else's dishes were also larger than life and seemed to be acceptable pub food. It wasn't crazy expensive. Fancy yuppie cocktails.

    (4)

  • Chuck S.

    The food, drink, and service were very good. The reason why I won't come back for a while is clientele. Stuck in a room with a bunch of stupid fucking Blazers fans almost made me puke my burger and margarita. I guess I won't return when the Blazers are on.

    (3)

  • Caroline A.

    I just love rock bottoms mashed potatoe. I quite often use Rock Bottom as a meeting place, partly because of their location downtown, but also because its an easy place to hang out, whether you want to eat, drink, play some pool, or all three.

    (4)

  • Julie O.

    STAY AWAY! The food is awful. This used to be a great downtown Portland location to eat. We did not finish our meal it was that bad. Service was great, but until the food improves or news of a new chef airs, we will not be back again.

    (1)

  • Veronica W.

    The first time I went into this place, I was pleasantly surprised. I had burger (which isn't particularly hard to execute) that was pretty good. And I don't remember the beer being so boring. But my next visit completely changed my opinion. The wait staff was exceptionally rude, especially our server, who acted like she had a giant stick shoved up her ass the entire time. We were a group of seven, so it's not as though she would receive a meager tip. The beer was unremarkable and the food was very overpriced. My friend ordered the caesar salad, which was practically swimming in dressing. Gross. Everyone else's food looked and tasted bland. Strangely enough, I visited the Chicago restaurant where the service was much better. But I will not go back to the Portland location. Ever.

    (2)

  • Gary Z.

    I have a soft-spot for this place for personal reasons, but I promise I haven't brought that into this rating. It was good for a burger and fries (and some other dishes, but I usually just get a burger). I actually am a little weird and like my burgers plain save for some salt/pepper. I think a good burger should be able to stand on its own save for a few spices. Well, this place used to hold its own in that regard, and it no longer does. The wait staff is usually hit or miss. I've had great servers, and not so great servers. I'll just say in its defense most people I know give it 3 stars, and one of my friends who is very particular on steaks said his was amazingly good. But, for a simple meal at a reasonable price (his steak was a little pricey as I recall), there are other places in Portland to go.

    (2)

  • Rin F.

    I know it's a chain, but Rock Bottom's smoked salmon fish and chips are sooooo good. RB's selling points: -Billiards upstairs -The Mug Club -Really nice ladies room Drawbacks: -Quite yuppified -A bug crawled across our table one time, we were freaked, they comped our dessert which, after we finally dared to eat it, was tasty and helped a little

    (3)

  • Bernhard W.

    Brewers club, kettle chips and a stout... Doesnt get any better than this...oh yeah, throw in friendly fast service and....

    (4)

  • Anne W.

    Went here on a Friday night for drinks and a late dinner. Ordered the kobe beef sliders. They didn't ask how I wanted them cooked, which was probably a bad sign. Three naked patties with cheap plain buns, a sad little pickle on each, and some crumbles of onions on the side, seemingly scraped from the bottom of the fryer. Literally tasted like a McDonald's hamburger. Kobe beef my a$$! Was I think $13. My friend ordered a "citron vodka and water" and got a glass of vodka and a glass of water. Other friend got veggie burger but she said it was so bad she couldn't eat the rest. Waiter wasn't terrible. I guess I should have known better than to expect good food at a downtown chain bar. But at least as a "brewery" they should have solid bar food!

    (1)

  • Kathryn R.

    This place is pretty good for what it is. I've only been here for mid-week happy hour and have always been pleased with the food. The prices are right and there's a wide variety of bar food from which to select, like nachos, lettuce wraps, bbq sliders, and soft pretzels with spinach dip. Tasty beers, too. If you're downtown and looking for somewhere to eat on the cheap late at night, go to Rock Bottom.

    (4)

  • Chris R.

    I agree with previous reviews, the upstairs seems to attract wild people. The food is good, the layout great, the brew great. I suggest going to several Rock Bottoms, as each has their own brewmaster and different flavors of brews. Every IPA I've had has been 5 star, the reds 4, however none has made a "lawn mowing" light ale that I've enjoyed. If traveling, its perfect to get a growler to-go back to your hotel or place to rest.

    (4)

  • Amado L.

    Rock Bottom is one of those chain restaurants/breweries where, if one walked in with any and all expectations one may have of a chain restaurant/brewery, you will walk out satisfied. The location in Portland has been around since the early 90's, when it was still *the* place to be any late afternoon/early evening, when people from work actually wanted to hang out some place cool and happening. Those days are long gone, but, as an institution, the Rock Bottom on 2nd and Morrison is still holding its own in terms of a tried-and-true place to meet up and enjoy some beverages. And drinking the microbrewed beer is as far as I'm willing to go when it comes to this family-friendly (sometimes too much so) eatery cum sports bar. The food did not age well with age. As much as they've tried to subtly reinvent their menu to match the times, the food doesn't thrill beyond the second or third visit. Their Asiago Cheese Dip-- formerly a pièce de résistance-- is easily resistible these days. The Happy Hour Menu, however, is worth hitting periodically because they offer some decent grub at reasonable prices. Don't come to Rock Bottom to celebrate anything special; there are literally hundreds of other choices in P-Town for that. But, do head on over if you just want something predictable and satisfactory.

    (3)

  • Sarah Y.

    i take my parents here when they visit. i can drink acceptable beer, and they can order food they understand. it kind of smelled like a mix of chicken or vomit the last time i went. so not bad, not good, just out of town relative worthy. think, "generic"

    (2)

  • Tiffanie S.

    The beer they make is pretty good. They also have these chicken roll up things which were really good. Upstairs they have pool tables.

    (4)

  • Christen M.

    I came here shortly after my 21st birthday, when my brother and I decided to meet up in Portland for a pub crawl. Neither of us lived here, and though I was a frequent visitor, I hadn't spent much time in bars in Portland, because duh, not 21 yet. Though my bro researched a couple of places, after we'd hit them, we were kind of at a loss as to where to go next. (Exactly the kind of problem this here website is meant to solve!) Somehow we ended up at Rock Bottom. While I always enjoy a good brewpub -- sitting in the shadow of a bunch of huge brewing equipment always makes me happy -- I was nonplussed by this place. They apparently felt the same way about my brother and me. After he ordered me a vanilla stoli and Coke (isn't that the sort of drink you should warn your baby sister AWAY from, duder?), the staff was kinda distant and rude -- "How DARE you order COCKTAILS at a BREWERY!" How dare they get a liquor license if they don't want to serve stupid sweet cocktails to barely-legal drinkers, I say. And how dare they market themselves as a microbrewery when they're really just a macrobrewing operation that buys equipment to make their restaurants look cool. So I learned three important lessons that night. 1) Don't order cocktails in a brewery. At least not one with snooty waitstaff. 2) If you're going to drink vanilla vodka and Coke, make it at home and save your going-out money (or your sibs') for real cocktails. 3) Don't go to Rock Bottom Brewery, ever.

    (2)

  • Sara G.

    I'm standing up and giving this corporate chain brewpub- in a town full of independent amazing brewpubs- four stars. Four stars, dammit. I like Rock Bottom and I'm not afraid to say so. I'll even go as far as to dub it a favorite lunch spot of the BF and me. Here's why: I like sitting in the bar area next to the windows and watching the MAX deposit new batches of people watching every few minutes. I like the beers well enough, even if they never surprise me or make me go "Yumm! You have to try this!" The pretzels, however, are great. Salads and chili have always been solid, and service pleasant and inoffensive. Big-screen TV's abound, which is great in football season and I actually care about the sporting events on display. Somehow the whole is greater than the sum of these aforementioned parts. I like Rock Bottom. But stay the hell away from this place on weekends, when it transforms into the God-forsaken hellhole other reviewers have disparaged here on Yelp.

    (4)

  • Justin N.

    I used to like Rock Bottom but I have to agree with the other posters that it seems to have kind of turned into a place where recent U of O graduates who miss the days of the frat parties might frequent. The food is still good though and some of their seasonal brews are nice...but Henry's does everything Rock Bottom does but better.

    (3)

  • Andrew Y.

    I think that we ended up at this place last. The beer was pretty good, I think. There were still a lot of people there, I think. This place was an I think memory for me more than anything else. There were tv's, but I don't really remember watching any of them.

    (4)

  • Geo D.

    Great food. Excellent service. Went in during construction and happy hour. Dj Dave was probably the best server I've had in a long time Would definitely recommend this place to friends and family, or even to strangers.

    (4)

  • Ehow C.

    The good: - The chicken in my sandwich was seasoned! - The avocado and fruit were fresh! - The service was good. The bad: - The price, yikes. - Is ranch dressing included in every single dish here? The ugly: - Iceberg lettuce, really? Really? - The saddest tomato slice, ever. Overpriced for something I could get at a fast food joint, probably. I would have to be desperate for food to come here.

    (2)

  • Ryan C.

    Food was very salty, and the portions were small. Beer was pretty good. But food was very much like apple bee's

    (2)

  • Mercy P.

    The saltiest, smallest portions ever. I feel like I just ate at Applebee's and spent a lot more $$$.

    (2)

  • Ally P.

    First off, I've been in the food and beverage industry for 10 years and realize sometimes service isn't the best when the restaurant is slammed. That being said, my experience here last night was terrible. We were greeted or should I say, not greeted by the hostess (not sure of her name unfortunately) who was completely rude. If I wouldn't have been starving, I would have turned around and left because of her bad attitude alone. No smile, and no people skills, which is not the type of person you want making the first impression. Once we were sat, the server quickly greeted us and got our order in. The server was great as far as personality goes, but she forgot to put in our appetizer, so when we received our dinner, we asked about the app. A different server rang it in and brought it to us just as we were completely done with our meal. She claimed the manager would take it off of our bill because of their mistake. We then ordered dessert and our original server brought it out and had then just realized she forgot our app. She apologized and said the manager would also take the dessert off of our bill because our dinner was not going smoothly. After finishing everything and waiting for 20 minutes for our bill, we finally got it only to see that the manager didn't comp a single thing off of it. We paid and left and needless to say, I will never eat there again. It was busy, but not busy enough for a wait and I've been told the servers there only have 4 tables for their sections. There is no reason why our service should have been so slow and terrible. The food was good, but not worth the crappy service and bad attitude of the hostess.

    (1)

  • Emily S.

    Really large menu with lots of options. A bit pricey but nice location and atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Sondra S.

    Happy hour is the time to be there. In generally, they have quality food but the prices are steep, most likely giving their amazing location downtown. Ordering off the happy hour that runs from 2-6pm Monday-Friday is the least expensive and tasty way to go. They are a brewery, so they clearly specialize in beer and their mixed drink prices are silly high ($9 for a mixed drink). So stick with beer or well drinks. Their servers are very attractive, friendly, and over worked, so tip well.

    (3)

  • Jess F.

    The food was ok at best. However, after getting home (I live a mile away) I discovered I had left my sunglasses on the table. I called , told them I would come pick up my sunglasses the next day, but they had mysteriously disappeared. If you do go here, make sure not to leave anything behind!!

    (1)

  • Lica N.

    Sloooow service. No wonder why they call this place rock bottom!!! Came here to eat after the graduation ceremony. The first place we wanted to eat at had to long of a wait time. Right before they called our group there was a huge party of 30 that was seated and I immediately thought this may slow our service. Our party of 11 sat down and it took about 20 min just to get around to taking our drink order. Even after we ordered it took another 30 min before we got our food. It was an hour after we got there when our entre came out. Thank goodness we had a few appetizers ordered. I dont know why but I got the 2am burger. Yeah its a heart clogger, burger, bacon, eggs, cheese, hashbrowns. Yup there was no green veggie type thing in sight on this burger!!!

    (2)

  • Raynaldo M.

    Always good food and friendly service. The kitchen is very accommodating with vegetarian diners.

    (5)

  • Chiemi N.

    My friend and I were on our way home from an event in Portland on the max when we spied Rock Bottom. We were hungry and decided to check them out. I had been here a few years ago, but can't recall offhand if I liked the place or not. We were there for happy hour, so got a few things off the happy hour menu. We liked the calamari, though it's not that plentiful. I don't remember what my friend ordered, though he seemed to enjoy it. I was still hungry, so ordered chips and guacamole. I had 2 wine spritzers, and they were refreshing. The best part for me, though, was the live music! Rock Bottom has live musice 7 days a week! Beth Willis was there that night, I had never heard of her, but wow! She is an amazing talent! I can't wait to go back again!

    (4)

  • Katy K.

    Was here out of necessity, not choice. This place deserves only 2 stars for serving me the most watered down margarita of my life. The wait staff was pleasant so I'll up my review to 3 stars.

    (3)

  • Eric F.

    Fun for its beer selection and family friendly Good for quick bite at pioneer square Minus for being too pricey and chain-ish Needs more fish and veggie selections

    (4)

  • Rem Q.

    I love bar restaurants. Since we stayed at Rose Hotel, Rock Bottom Brewery was just a walk away. We were seated pretty quickly and service was ok. Giving our waitress the benefit of the doubt because it was kind of a busy night for her. Sat in a booth and it was clean and comfortable. Lots of table space so that was a plus. Food: chicken enchiladas, two steak plates with veggies & mash, and baby back ribs. I enjoyed my chicken enchiladas. The steak and ribs were on the dryer side (not a good thing). I also ordered mango iced tea and it could have used more mango. The layout and ambiance was nice, but service could be better.

    (3)

  • Justin C.

    The good thing about this place is that it is open fairly late and you can play pool. We came in close to 11PM and HUNGRY! Made our way upstairs to find two small parties each having their own round table. Another couple playing pool and another party just leaving. Unfortunately there were no tables ready to sit us down at because they were not cleared. It seemed to us that the dishes were just left and they did not expect another party to come up. We waited about 5 minutes before someone came to bus the table. The food was average. Nothing stood out from the normal pool/sports bar experience. This place is great if you are in the area and need a place to eat, relax play some pool.

    (3)

  • Wandervogel S.

    I usually visit Rock Bottom over the weekends, not for drinks but for food. Excellent food. Gets crowded on Friday and Saturday nights, but one totally enjoys the happy atmosphere. Enough and well designed sitting arrangement, well trained staff, great location! Worth a visit and a revisit!

    (4)

  • Annie T.

    3.5 Not bad hh and I love the live music. I'll come here once in a while, but I don't feel the NEED to come, which gives it the 3.5* review.

    (3)

  • Jenny K.

    The negatives (IMHO): - loud - just ok beer selections, to my surprise... - food isn't exceptional aka nothing special for the price The positives: - service is fine - convenient location after work - plenty of seating, though the crowds are huge I held high hopes for Rock Bottom, but sadly, it didn't quite dazzle me as a first time customer. My comments were based on a weekday happy hour visit in the late afternoon. Perhaps it would get better at other times...

    (2)

  • Ashley H.

    Came here with some family and my boyfriend after an extremely long and tiring day at the Portland Zoo. We are from Orange County, so of course we had no idea where to eat and continued to walk around like chickens with our heads cut off. We knew we wanted sit down and decided to take the plunge with Rock Bottom while walking by. My friend and I started off by sharing the beer sampler. So many delicious beers, and we had nothing in our stomachs so we were tipsy from the start! After our sampler was finished we both decided we liked the red the best and ordered a tall for both of us. Finally we got our food! I got the chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes and coslaw, which was so delicious. However my starving stomach and beer high could have helped to make it that much more tasty. My friend got the shrimp tacos which were also very yummy. Everyone at the table finished their plates so I say job well done rock bottom!

    (4)

  • Valerie W.

    What can I say about Rock Bottom other than this place ALWAYS seems a bit overly crowded. Weekends are obviously the worst. Make a reservation for sure. I like Rock Bottom, I do. Their beer, especially their IPA is pretty tasty. Beer sampler is only $6 and highly recommended. Happy Hour is fairly decent if you can find a spot in the bar. The bar area houses a projector screen for sports viewing which is nice. Outdoor seating is great for the short Portland summery months. Food. MEH. All your average chain type food. Nothing overly special or great tasting. I've tried their burgers and they are so-so. The other night I tried out the Blackened chicken salad...chicken wasn't really 'blackened' and they forgot both my dressing and bread at first. Service can tend to be slow and it seems like either the waitress' are responsible for too many tables or they are just not very attentive. Perhaps both. All in all out of the several times I've been here it's an OK stop for a beer but I'd maybe go elsewhere if you are looking for a decent meal.

    (3)

  • Nick H.

    Sad to say this place seems to be going downhill in terms of food quality (while also being spendy). I come here reluctantly every now and then, but more and more it seems the burgers taste less and less good (and more and more like a cafeteria). I got the bacon cheeseburger with the special bbq jalapeno mayo and was quite let down. It's a rare time in my life when I can't manage to finish a burger, but it happened yesterday. I'm trying to figure out if it was the bbq mayo, the veggies, or the bun than made it taste bad. The meat was a performed party and slightly charred (which was a let down), but it was edible, so that wasn't the main culprit. The fries were also a surprise because they seriously were McDonalds style fast food quality. What I'm saying is, fast food is cheaper than and tastes better than this place. The microbrews are decent, but don't come here for dinner! Way better options for burgers in town, including Red Robin or fast food if you're desperate.

    (3)

  • Deano G.

    Average. That's it... Just average. Food, service, beer... all average.

    (3)

  • Mary N.

    Standard food fare you would find in a chain restaurant. Nothing fancy but it wasn't too bad either. But nothing stood out.

    (2)

  • Stanislav M.

    Good restaurant. Beer selection was very good and the beers we've got were very nice. We've ordered salmon and it was pretty good too. The service was nice and prompt and friendly.

    (4)

  • Alex B.

    The Kolsch was not great but the Red Ale was SO DAMN GOOD I had to get on here and give them 4 stars. Never had a Red Ale like that before... crazy rich malty overtones without being sweet... wow.

    (4)

  • Brian M.

    Rock Bottom, far from the bottom when it comes to burgers. My friend and I were downtown in search for a good burger when remembered a standard in my 25 year old repertoire. A mere 8 years later, perhaps lowered expectations as I think of my 25 year old self as lacking sustenance, but the fact is the burgers we experienced were among the best in town.

    (5)

  • Josh W.

    I seen this place numerous times riding on the Max. It always looked crackin' with people all over the place. While staying at The Nines, I told my friend that there was a brewery 2 blocks down the road and that we should check it out. When we got here, the place was pretty mellow. There was a live band playing some music, which was a nice touch. They actually did really well and our girls got up and danced a bit. They were having a good time. So why 2 stars? Well, because I've never been to a brewery that had such shitty beer. I was really bummed. My friend and I ordered EVERY damn beer on the list, hoping to find one that we liked. What an epic failure that was! The night was getting fuzzy at this point, but I remember the beers being dull. Lacking in flavor for sure. My friend has been brewing his own beer for a few months now and he really does a good job, I've tried his beer...it's fantastic actually. So....how can a home brewer who buys a $35 recipe turn out 5 gallons of high quality beer, but this place with top of the line equipment makes beer that I wouldn't drink in the state of being drunk! Even though the girls were having fun, my friend and I were having fun, I was really bummed that we couldn't get a good glass of brew at a brewery.

    (2)

  • Erin L.

    I hadn't been to Rock Bottom in a while so while visiting this last weekend I was surprised to find that I have been missing out. My friend and I shared the pork tacos and the crab/cheese dip and we each had a glass of the white ale and all three were delicious. I am glad I have rediscovered this place and will hopefully be back again soon.

    (3)

  • Kristin H.

    I was a visitor to Portland on a beautiful afternoon. The outdoor seating looked great so I tried to catch a waiter's attention to no avail. Went inside and asked to sit outside. Waitress and front desk girl whispered about me for a while.......huh.......did I do something wrong? Waitress took me around the corner away from main seating and pointed out that there was no seating, I took her back around the corner and showed her two open tables. That made her mad and I got the stink eye any time she walked by. After that my waitress was very nice - different from crazy one who seated me, and my two friends joined me and we had good beer and food that was okay. I don't think I'd go back though. Strange staff. That turns me off more than mediocre food.

    (3)

  • Diane C.

    We come here fairly often. It is a good place for dinner when you are going to a movie at Pioneer Place Mall. They make their own beer, which is really good. Mixed drinks are pricey, but that is getting more and more common. The menu is pretty broad, so there are lots of choices for all different tastes.

    (4)

  • Garrett K.

    Nice vibe, shit beer

    (1)

  • Foodster I.

    I have been coming here for 10 years now. Paul, Jordan, Danielle, Tyson and the crew do a fabulous job. Keep up the awesome good work!!!. See you all soon.

    (5)

  • Ally S.

    I love Rock Bottom. Their burgers are always delicious. Today I'm having the patty melt. Our server today was pretty good, but seemed like he thought was too cool to be serving tables. He was nice enough, but had an air of superiority that was not appealing. The patty melt was pretty good, but I will definitely stick with the burgers from now on.

    (3)

  • Leah T.

    I was craving a burger...I NEEDED a burger....mmmm...with baaaacccooonn. I considered walking to Joe's but figured this was a tad closer and not uphill and well...I have work to get back to so I needed it to be quick. 1) Not quick...especially not at lunch. It took quite a bit of time for them to produce a burger...which is interesting considering the burger was clearly a pre-formed patty. 2) The burger was good...it was very good. Pre-formed or not (it was)...it was VERY tasty. Had the distinct flavor of a grill. Drippy-down-the-arm type burger. Nom Nom Nom! 3) Got my order wrong. It was a to-go order...which I always wonder how people get to-go orders wrong...I am standing in front of you, there is no one else asking for things and you are writing it down - I saw you write it down....still got it wrong. It wasn't epically wrong...the sides were wrong. Not a big deal in the grand scheme of things and, if I ate them...I would have an extra side of fries. I will say this though...it is super awesome that they have options like fruit and coleslaw as their sides and not just fries and salads. 4) The apple coleslaw is WEAK. It is SUPER oniony, the apples have NO flavor and neither does the sauce. WEAK people. I love me some apple in my slaw...but this was more like cabbage and onions...with a very strong lean towards the onions. I'll be back...cuz let's face it...a good bacon burger is worth its weight in gold. I will probably order ahead though for my to-go orders and double check them before I leave. Other than that...great people, great atmosphere, good amount of outdoor seating on a beautiful day like today. Even on a Friday lunch rush there wasn't a wait line.

    (3)

  • lisa s.

    I'm not a fan of corporate chain restaurants but Rock Bottom always does me right. Great hangover food served up with a smile. Loved our waitress, Kimberly, who was at our beck and call for all of our hangover needs. Pretzel, cheese dip, street tacos are the best apps on the menu. Also, it's a pretty good spot to watch games if you're into that.

    (4)

  • Tamara K.

    My boyfriend and I enjoy Rock Bottom for watching a good football game. For a chain restaurant, it isn't bad but we go mostly for the IPA, which is perfectly hoppy for out tastebuds. Bartenders are friendly and fast so never have to wait for a refill! We love chicken wings but years ago, we would order them and they just too "soggy." Now we always order them extra, extra crispy and they come out with a good crunch to them. Located right on the MAX line makes drinking and not driving very easy!

    (3)

  • Gillian W.

    Been to Rock Bottom many times. This place has never disappointed. Great for HH or drinks after work. Also works great for dinner and a romantic night out. This place is a great location if you are doing anything downtown. Pretty low key, not real fancy, but works either way, if you want to dress up or dress down- you're at home here. I like the menu isn't stale and the staff have always been very friendly. This is the kind of place you have in your "back pocket" that you know you can go to and always enjoy. Not all of the time but when the situation calls for it..

    (4)

  • Dion J.

    The beers are so so. Nothing great but not terrible. Just got the happy hour Mac n cheese. Pretty small size but for $3 what do you expect? It was pretty much excellent. Probably the best Mac n cheese you'll find out there right now. Yummo!

    (4)

  • Mike F.

    I've been to Rock Bottom's Seattle outpost, but this place is better. Better food and service.

    (3)

  • Faye F.

    My friend and I tried the beer flight here but we weren't that impressed! Our waitress seemed a little meh towards us because we weren't intending to spend all our money here after our beer flights. At least I got to try this place, right?

    (3)

  • Marija P.

    Nothing special ... Went there for our pub party .. Food was good ... Beer and wine was paid for but none of us liked the beer and ended up ordering cocktails... There is many better local places around that to spend money here ...

    (3)

  • Magicka M.

    I tend to usually come here for happy hour on the none busier nights, but it is still busy!! I came on a Tuesday night once and although it didn't even take a minute to seated at the bar, it still felt like it was just another Friday night. Then again come on a Friday night and it takes a few extra minute to find some seating. Overall there isn't much happy hour on my girly drinks and I know they have deals on beers, but not exactly sure what the prices were. As for the happy hour food, not too shabby! chips and quacamole are only $2 at a reasonable portion. The mac and cheese however is $3 to which comes in a smaller serving, BUT very delicious! I think it cost $2 extra to add chicken which to me isn't worth it, but it was for the other member in our group. Service always seems to be decent. Since we come laid back and just ready to chill we never thought they were slow. Seems like the service is always good and since they have a lot of costumers coming in, they do their best to service people as soon as possible to keep rotating tables BUT throughout the whole night they were never pushy. Not bad of a place to stop by on one of those bar hopping nights!

    (3)

  • Mohammed A.

    My favorite restaurant in Portland Downtown. Try their grilled New York steak. Or the Chicken Fried Chicken, which is my favorite. They also have good pastas, service and some live music on weekends. The live music is loud tho.

    (3)

  • Wally W.

    Came in here because it was recommended by my friend who had gone here before. The beers were great, the food, not so much. I had ordered a chicken sandwich. I thought it would come in slices of bread, like most sandwiches. It came in a bun. My friend's pulled pork sandwich also came in a bun, not a roll... The fries that it came with were the really small piddly kind, not steak fries you would expect from a brewery kitchen. The portion wasn't hearty, either, for the price you paid. I do have to hand it to the staff, they were quick, though. And there's live music every night, which is a plus.

    (3)

  • Shadow F.

    I knew this place was expensive, but the number of choices on the menu looked appetizing. The lobster and crab enchiladas caught my eye. Sadly, I received 3 rolled tortillas with not much in them, a scoop of spanish rice, a spoonful of black beans, and an even smaller amount of green sauce on the side. There was a little sprinkling of meat on top. I'd say there was only 2 claws of meat on the plate. This was not worth $15! I was still hungry, so I had to order an $8 appetizer and ate that too. What kind of a restaurant can't feed someone unless they spend over $20 on food? I don't mind food being expensive, just as long as the food tastes orgasmic, which this did not. I also tried their Irish Whiskey Apple Sour cocktail and it tasted good. I would definitely come back here for drinks, but I will never order food from here again.

    (1)

  • Leo C.

    Bartenders are douche bags. While waiting for a table, I ordered 2 beers and a kids lemonade. Its like I spoke a foreign language. Unfortunately, they are unable to do what the waitstaff is. A fucking kids drink. Off their ability. The contentious nature of their barstaff is unbelievable. They are a busy downtown restaurant, but seemed overwhelmed beyond belief. Like it was their first time ever. Food came out wrong 3 times. What the literal hell? Then god mad at me. Stay away from this trainwreck at all possible. What a waste of a christmas experience with my son.

    (2)

  • Brianne B.

    I liked this place in my early 20's but now that I can actually distinguish good food from bad, I must rate this one of Portland's worst restaurants. Portland has a wonderful restaurant selection, which is why Rock Bottom pales in comparison. Given that it is a chain, I'm surprised it has survived in this non-chain city. I've been to Rock Bottom 3 times in the last 12 months. All three times the services was extremely slow (took 2 hours for dinner), specific requests were forgotten (e.g. no cheese, dressing on the side), and the food was terrible. The servers try their best but appear to be covering too many tables. This is a popular restaurant for groups so this causes service to be slow for the group and other surrounding tables. The steak had zero flavor and was the texture of jerky, the salad was what you would expect at a hospital cafeteria, the mac and cheese was over cooked and mushy, the side vegetables were slimy and soggy. It was low calorie since I could barely eat more than a couple bites. Unless you have a big group and can't find another option other than Rock Bottom, I would recommend almost any other restaurant in Portland over Rock Bottom.

    (1)

  • Andrew R.

    A few years ago, I visited the Netherlands. It's amazing that I can remember anything from that trip, but one memory that cuts through the haze is the fresh Belgium beer on tap everywhere. Rock Bottom's White Ale is just as fresh and tasty as all of the beer I had in the Netherlands! My wife is vegan, and I tend to stay away from animal products. Rock Bottom's menu gives us very little options. I ate the veggie burger, which was one of the best I've had in my life. Unfortunately, my wife had slimmer pickings as she's gluten-free and can't eat the bun. What would make this review go to 5 stars? More options that can be tailored to vegetarians / vegans.

    (4)

  • Dominic F.

    Visiting from out of town and just walked in with my girlfriend. I asked the brunette female bartender which she would recommend the Roctoberfest or cask beer. She was so rude to us we were shocked. Literally didn't believe it at first. We turned round and walked out. We didn't even order beer or food, the two reasons we were there.

    (1)

  • Amber W.

    Part of me thinks there is a dress code requirement at this establishment, and it is as follows: Men (boys, whatever): Affliction T shirts Baseball caps Button up shirts Designer Jeans Brand new Adidas (and not just ANY Adidas, they have to be stark white, or some obnoxious neon color) Women (pre-teens, whatever): Micro mini skirt Short dress or T-shirt with a belt to make it a dress Uggs Designer flats This place has food that will make a turd (most food does, so...), the atmosphere is similar to a human-traficking meat market with TVs showing sports games. At least it lives up to it's name!

    (1)

  • Steve Y.

    A great bar in the heart of downtown! I went on a Saturday night for dinner. The wait wasn't too long.. approx. 20 min I believe. Service was good and my turkey burger was even better! I gave it 3 stars because it was just too loud for my taste and wasn't a fan of the waiting area.

    (3)

  • Devavrat O.

    Ate here twice while I was on a business trip to Oregon. The ambiance was great! They had a band play live music. I had their sliders, it was all I wanted at midnight after a long day's work.

    (4)

  • Matchak R.

    super slow service, pricey below average beer

    (2)

  • Al T.

    Great food and service. It can get quite noisy in there, but it's a rather fun place. I'd go back there again but only with a group of people. Not a good place to dine with only one other person because it is too loud and the intimate environment is missing.

    (4)

  • Terry C.

    This place is...meh. Food is great but the service is below average. I came in here for lunch and this was about 1245 pm and the place wasn't as busy as it was close towards the end of lunch. We were told that it was going to be a 5 min wait for the dining area, so they asked if we wanted to eat in the bar. We agreed. The waitress dropped us off with some menus, than she asked what we would like to drink. She walks away. Co-worker and I look at the menus, every extensive with lots of options. Get our drinks and waitress walks away to drop of bills. So this maybe small pottatoes but should we been told that the waitress would be back and just has to drop off bills to the other tables? It would help because it really looked like our waitress ignored us. So anyways, we get our order, get drinks. Than we sit...and sit...and wait...the place wasn't busy but it still took a good 40 minutes to get food. Not once the waitress came by to ask if we would like refills or even tell us that the food would be coming out. Food arrives, delivered by another waitress, she was perky. We never saw our waitress until she picked up our plates and gave us our bill. She asked if we wanted a refill, AFTER we were done...really? I'm not sure if that's corporate policy or not but you should ask your patrons if they would like a refill during a meal. Maybe because we didn't have beer or something but I thought it was piss poor service. honestly I don't think the waitress really wanted to be there or something like that. At the end we were there for an hour, and the food I ordered was wrong, but it was still pretty good though. But service is a total miss.

    (2)

  • Kevin H.

    Good place to grab a beer and beer food, but meals are just ok. Food were served really slow and tastes mediocre.

    (3)

  • Pink P.

    I went to Rock Bottom Brewery with a friend for lunch today on a $25 gift certificate she had won in a drawing. The server was very polite and friendly, and on her recommendation I ordered the sausage macaroni and cheese dish. The serving size was just right and it came with a piece of baguette. Let's just say it looked a lot better than it tasted. It wasn't bad per se, but it was very bland, and I feel I ingested a good 1000 calories, much of which were fat calories, for no real sensory benefit. Even after adding pepper it was just "meh". The place has a warm, upbeat atmosphere and is a great place to go and have a beer after work, but for lunch... well, I won't be going back anytime soon.

    (2)

  • Carson K.

    This is a solid place for a beer at a chain brew pub. The food is what you would expect along with the beer. The atmosphere is happening and generally busy. It's not really my kind of place but a good spot for what it is. We stopped in recently for a beer....got good service....okay beer....and they made it quick and easy. Can't complain.

    (4)

  • Joe Q.

    Excellent choice for dinner. Had the ribeye. Cooked just right. We were staying at the 50 just down the street. Our waiter was very helpful. Try the dark beer. Best ever. When in Portland we will return.

    (5)

  • Keith A.

    This is more 2.5 stars, but I feel in a good mood. What's amusing for me is that there is a rock bottom brewery in chicago, but I go to the one in portland. Go figure. Actually, it was more because it was a sunday evening with me and a friend killing time and this being right near us and open. We couldn't find that many open places for the life of us near where we had cocktails, so rock bottom was the convenient choice. It was pretty packed for a sunday night even though it seemed like portland was dead for the most part. We decided to split a place of nachos as my friend was hungry, but my god, these nachos were massive. We were only able to kill about half of it before saying no mas. The beer was decent. It varied a bit and the cask beer they had was pretty good. The service was fine and it wasn't a problem ordering a beer when we wanted. I can't really say that I would go out of my way in chicago for rock bottom. But if I find myself in a pinch and in this part of portland again, i wouldn't have a problem hitting it up. Granted, some better research ahead of time probably would've been better, c'est la vie

    (3)

  • Jodienpatrick L.

    Delish!! Had great time with Patrick n my 3 boys! Great food and better beer! Thanks to our super server Mike. You are a jewel:) thank you

    (5)

  • Wendy S.

    Went there last night to watch the Ducks vs Auburn. First time. We sat at the bar downstairs and ordered happy hour food. All in all - a great place to go to watch sports and grab cheap HH food. I would typically pick On Deck since it is right around the corner from me - but they don't have HH. RB is big. Lots of places to sit. We got there early and were lucky to get a seat at the bar. Bartenders were attentive and friendly. good assortment of drinks and drink specials at reasonable prices. Lots of economical food on the HH menu. We had the edamame - but asked them not to stir in olive oil - who puts olive oil on steamed edamame - like why?? I had the chicken lettuce wraps. they were delicious. Nice white meat chicken and a perfect size portion. My friend had the enchiladas. She said they were good but I'm too much of a Mexican food snob to order enchiladas at a non-Mexican place. They looked gringo to me. It was a fun night with an assortment of raffle tickets for the game. I'd definitely recommend this as a nice sports hangout. Tons of TVs all over the place and not too rowdy.

    (3)

  • Kevin F.

    It is what it is... a chain "brewery" pub. We ordered the nacho appetizer... and we could have stopped there because when it came out we realized it could easily serve 6-8 people as an appetizer. The beer is actually pretty good and the food is... food. Nothing out of the ordinary or over the top, but we knew that walking in. They do have a veggie burger which is the key to this vegetarian heart. Good job of being what you are, Rock Bottom.

    (3)

  • Dop T.

    Loved the veggie burger with side of onion rings. Staff are friendly and have always done their best to ensure us a good time. Ambience is good for groups and even for couples if they don't mind medium to heavy rock music in the background.

    (5)

  • Jamie J.

    Not too bad, eh? I stopped in for lunch here one day, and I found myself really happy walking out. The food was just ok. I ordered a turkey sandwich, which was good, but nothing to write home about. BUT... Really great beer! I am a porter/stout kind of girl, and they had a wide variety (including seasonals) to choose from. I did a short taste testing (which was a really great service addition) and chose a very chocolate, but smooth, beer. Honestly, the beer is worth coming for - without a doubt. However, I think the food could be a tad bit more unique and interesting. All in all, nice stop on my road trip down to Portland!

    (3)

  • Greg E.

    The beer is bland. No character to it at all. The interior says "come ye all frat boys." Staff is beyond help. Food is "meh." Mixed drinks are weak. They need to turn their keys over to some people who know how to actually brew beer. Because the location is amazing. Too bad it's owned by some chain. Or at least that's the way it feels.

    (1)

  • Chelsea M.

    This place is fine. Service is fine, food is pretty good, beer is pretty good. I also tried a dragon fruit strawberry mojito, which was fantastic. I enjoyed the mac n cheese. I would go again, but wouldn't seek it out.

    (3)

  • T H.

    Food was okay service not bad. They had a live band which was pretty good I had the hazelnut crusted chicken. It came with mashed potatoes & veggies, a very decent Portion and not a bad price :)

    (3)

  • Daniel H.

    I've had good and bad times at Rock Bottom...last experience was a mixture of both. Came for Happy Hour but for some reason these guys don't start theirs on Fridays and Saturdays until 11pm. I know people are out later those days but 10pm is the standard at most other restaurants in the area. Any later is getting pretty stingy and excessive, and the menu doesn't offer a whole lot. Service was OK but slow, though the place was loud and crowded. A couple guys at the table near us got into a fight too which definitely didn't help the ambience. They do have good burgers though. 2.5 stars rounded down. There are better places for bar food in the area.

    (2)

  • Jane R.

    FIVE STAR HAPPY HOUR! Best HH good & beer. Nachos, sliders, all kinds of appetizers for a few dollars each. Very professional bartenders. Stop in - you will enjoy.

    (5)

  • Julian P.

    Me being a minor, did not have any of the brews that they serve here, but the food is delici-oh-so! I had a burger and fries that temporarily satisfied my eternal craving for a good medium-rare burger. The food was good, but the service was akin to being served like a regular without being one. The servers were knowledgeable and knew most of the menu and refilled our large group constantly and dropped by to see if we were doing well. I'd recommend eating here and come hungry because the food is well-portioned.

    (5)

  • Cassandra C.

    I liked it! I had a turkey burger (I loved loved loved that I could build my own burger from beef, chicken or turkey patties!) and tried a beer. Other people in our group had chicken burgers, the Classic burger and a prime rib. I also had cheesecake, for dessert. I laughed when I saw two forks. I am a sugar pig, no one gets in on my sugar. Salad with the burger was delicious, fresh-tasting and crisp. Sometimes salad is all wrong at restaurants. Environment was good. They have some outdoor seating, on the sidewalk. Music was pretty mellow, I heard THREE Death Cab for Cutie songs while I was in the building, so let that be a lesson. Service was good, drinks were refilled where applicable. Two members of our party had beer flights and they were brought in a nifty little hopper. Overall, it was a good place to go, but since I wasn't a fan of the beer (almost all had a slight bitter note to me), I probably wouldn't go back. I would definitely go with a group and eat but I would generally visit a brewery to imbibe, sooooo their beer phereomones didn't mesh with my sensitive beer palette.

    (3)

  • Lauren K.

    From the outside, the place looks like a fairly classy joint. On the inside, it's a little more run down (but not bad). It's pretty big with a fairly sized upstairs area and pool tables. Fair warning: it kinda smells like a barn stable. I think that's just the brewing beer but you get used to it fairly quickly. The food options are all bar staples. I ordered fish tacos and my friend ordered the shrimp/lobster tacos. Since we each got 2 tacos, we swapped one for the other. Funny enough, she liked the fish and I liked the shrimp/lobster. Either way, they were both delicious. They come in a crunchy taco that's wrapped in a soft taco and held together with a layer of cheese. YUM. I'd give them 4 starts for the tacos but was really bothered by the smell. Maybe they'll redeem themselves if I go here for a beer next time.

    (3)

  • Kelvin M.

    I received exceptional service on a busy Friday night. The fish & chips were good and they have a good Kölsch and White Ale on tap.

    (4)

  • Heather R.

    I am new to town and this is one of the breweries that was suggested to me. There is a Rock Bottom in my home town so I thought maybe it is based here but it's not; they are based out of Colorado. So I don't know where they get their ingredients from and if the brews would be considered local or not, which is what I was looking for. But besides that, this place is great! The beers are really good and it's helpful to get a sampler to try them if you don't know what you like. The staff was also amazing, the food was tasty, and the atmosphere was perfect. I will definitely be back for more!

    (5)

  • Dean S.

    This place is awesome. Service is awesome, everyone was nice, pleasant, and helpful. Food was great, all around a great meal Beer that they brewed was very good. this place overall is awesome and i cant wait to go back.

    (4)

  • Robyn R.

    I came in here for lunch with my boyfriend's family and was certainly impressed by the cleanliness of the restaurant, the prompt, cheerful service, and, while I'm abstaining from beer for the time being (Good gawd, right?), their selection looked fantastic. The food was above average--I had the blackened chicken salad, which came with fresh bread, raisins, cucumbers, and nice, fat chunks of fresh blue cheese--but the prices for standard fare seemed quite high. Perhaps it was the time of day we dined there, but it struck me as a popular lunch spot for the downtown crowd--a place to meet clients, grab a quick bite, and return to work in time for the next meeting. Meaning: it lacked a sense of style and comfort and personality I was hoping to find in a Portland brewery.

    (3)

  • Brian R.

    Seems most of the bad reviews about Rock Bottoms are coming from minor things, not the food itself. My suggestion, having been there a few times, get the darkest beer on the menu. It has a good flavor, similar to Guinness and one glass with give you a good buzz. Their other beers are weak in flavor to me. If your a meat and potatoes kinda person, or with people who aren't too adventurous with foods, this is a good place. When I've gone here, it's been with 1 - 2 people, so our past service was fine. Bigger groups seem to take longer to service, but this is Not Mc Donalds food here. The burgers come out Hot so be careful on the 1st few bites, (speaking from hungry, ooh this is good greedy experience and burning the roof a my mouth) The front staff and seaters seem exhausted sometimes, so don't take their attitude too personally. The food is good.

    (3)

  • Brooks C.

    Was meeting someone for a late lunch today. We agreed to meet at 1:20pm. I arrived at 1:17 or so and requested an outside table for two. I was seated at 1:19. My dining companion ran a bit late. By 1:32 - 13 minutes later at least two waitstaff had walked by my table and interacted with other customers who already had food. Not one server greeted me, made eye contact, offered to take a drink order or otherwise acknowledged my presence. At 1:32 I got up and left, called my dining companion who was just arriving and ate at the Thai place across the street. For middling grade American pub food at a chain restaurant a 13 minute wait is ludicrous. No need to ever darken this establishment's door again.

    (1)

  • Ryan A.

    Food: Better than expected. Service: As expected, but that's not a good thing. What is it with hostesses and seating you in the worst possible place? In the middle of a room when there are plenty of other perfectly fine tables for five people that are by a window or a booth or something more desirable than in the middle of the path of the servers. It's GETTING OLD! The same hostess encouraged us to go sit in the bar when there were no tables big enough for five people, probably because she was too lazy to seat us. The food, at least, seems consistent. That's the only thing that keeps this place on the list of possibilities. I got the Brewer's Club and it was yum-my. Oh five star AND five star service, I know you're out there somewhere. Please put out a beacon or something so I know where you are.

    (3)

  • marie b.

    Came here for a quick lunch right after landing in Portland. The place reminds me of an Applebee's or other big chain restaurant. All the people that work here are super nice and friendly. The hostess took our luggage for us right as we entered the door, which was a relief. I got the blackened chicken salad, which was really delicious. Totally fresh and tasty! My daughter got the blackened shrimp mac and cheese, which she liked, but it is rich and a huge portion. My husband got the lobster and shrimp enchiladas, which he didn't like and couldn't eat. The staff was really kind and let him switch his order to a hamburger which was very good. Thanks for being so cool about it, because I was super embarrassed!

    (3)

  • Chris B.

    I felt compelled to write an update on Rock Bottom based on a recent experience that was related to my previous review. My knock on Rock Bottom was a corporate sale leading to a more "chain-like" experience. However, here's a contrasting story: I'm sitting at the bar when an older gentleman, maybe in his late 50's posts at the bar next to me. "Still on the wagon Walt (not his real name but a damn good old man at the bar name)?" asks the bartender while sliding an empty whiskey glass toward him down the bar. "Day at time Andy, day at a time", he responds. While Andy passes him a diet Coke, he takes a handful of Starbust candies out of his pocket, puts them in the empty glass and slides them down the bar to another guy, in his late 20's. It was like clockwork. Like they did it everyday. Then they all got together and talked about each other's day. My point is, for a place I branded as too corporate, this was the most neighborly exchange between "regulars" I've seen in a long time.

    (3)

  • Vi B.

    It's like a Mcmenamins, but more corporate-feeling. Not in a bad way, exactly, but I will say they have Happy Hour that satisfies cravings for buffalo wings or hummus. They also have pool tables, which for me, is always a plus.

    (3)

  • Heidi K.

    Came here to celebrate my dad's birthday on a tuesday and it was fairly calm in the dining room and overall we were pretty satisfied with the experience. Ribs were a little lacking on the meat, wouldn't recommend. Dad enjoyed his ribeye steak and I enjoyed my veggie burger. Burger was hearty and got me full but not overbearing and I enjoyed every bite. Price isn't too bad either- noticed most dishes were around $10-$20. Most notable about the service is that our server walked a block and a half to us to give my dad his phone that he forgot at the table. Definitely appreciated!

    (4)

  • Kelly B.

    Good service and location, mellow atmosphere, OK food, but I've never been to a brewery that had such watery, weak beer.

    (2)

  • Andrew B.

    IPA is one of the top 5 I have had. Food is Delicious, good. Really good service. Been there a few times. An awesome all around brewery to visit

    (4)

  • Leigh J.

    It was a last minute dinner decision on a Friday night. My fiance, my girlfriend, and I were all looking for some tasty food and a fun atmosphere. We chose Rock Bottom for their Sangria, and I'm so glad we did! The staff was super friendly, and seated us immediately. Our drink order was taken promptly, and the drinks were delivered soon after. The Berry Bash Sangria is lush, fruity, and has what I like to call a "secret punch." There is alcohol in the beverage, but it is subtle, even understated. The sweet tang of the fruit is what comes through here. With a fresh lime wedge and a maraschino cherry, there is a great balance of fresh and bottled juice in the drink. Served in a wine goblet, the portion per beverage is actually quite substantial. If I pace myself I can make a single glass last throughout the entire meal. However, I can also forget myself and just savor the deliciousness, leading to a second glass. For an appetizer we ordered the Crab and Shrimp tower, which comes with grilled flat bread. The tower itself has crab meat, shrimp, avocado, and tomato. The tower is cold, and the flatbread is warm, leading to a fantastic mouth feel. There are subtle spices on the flatbread, which both stood out from and complimented the seasoning of the tower. The crab meat was delicious and fresh, but the shrimp were just slightly overcooked, leading to a rubbery texture. All in all, the tower was very good, and again the portion size was very generous. A single appetizer order was more than enough for all three of us, allowing us all to have at least 3 slices of flat bread with toppings from the tower. The presentation was a little underwhelming, but ultimately I care about the flavor and that was abundantly present. Dinner for me was the Steak and Fries. At $16, it's a very good value for a 10 oz steak. It comes with a generous portion of crisp fries and sauteed vegetables. The veggies at Rock Bottom are delicious, fresh, and vibrant in color. The fries are very small if you want to compare them to other restaurants' fries (these are really shoestring potatoes), but they are so crispy and well-seasoned, they are absolutely perfect. I would say that Rock Bottom fries are my second-favorite fries of all time. The steak itself was where I was really disappointed in my dinner. I requested medium, and what I got was Medium-rare. Not one for causing a fuss over something so small, I decided not to send my steak back. The appearance of my steak was quite poor. The top of my steak looked like a hamburger. For a moment, I actually thought that I had been brought a hamburger patty instead of a steak, and I was confused. The top of the steak was choppy and mangled, like ground beef. Furthermore, the steak itself was cut into four slices. I'm not at all sure why. The slices were pushed together so that the steak almost looked like it was one piece, so I cannot cite plating aesthetic as the purpose behind this bizarre action. I've never had a steak arrive to my table cut like that, and that is why this review only gets 4 stars. I would rate fewer stars based on appearance, but the flavor of the steak was still very good. As I said before, what I care about is the flavor of the food, and that was there. The spices were good, the steak was juicy, and just all around yummy. I can forgive an ugly plate when the food is that good. A few other notes: Our appetizer arrived to our table maybe 5 minutes before our dinners did, which gave us too little time to enjoy our appetizer and recover before our main meal. So, the timing was a little off. We were charged $8 per hour for playing pool, which we didn't expect. Also, a few of the pool sticks didn't have tips on them. Again, the wait staff was incredibly friendly and very prompt in service. We were checked on a couple of times during our meal, such as when our drinks were low and a few minutes after we started eating. That is the best time, as it makes sure we have everything we need and gives us a couple of minutes to decide if we're happy with our meal. Ultimately, Rock Bottom has delicious food, awesome staff, and a laid-back and fun atmosphere. Add this place to your favorites!

    (4)

  • Alex Z.

    Went to dinner and sat in the restaurant. The service was excellent, our waiter checked on us frequently and was helpful with the menu. The bacon mac and cheese was good, the crab artichoke dip was excellent, and I forget the name of the beer I had but it was very very good. I will be back just for the beer. I did not try others but the ale I had was crisp and refreshing. The location is good for dinner and then bar hopping.

    (4)

  • Corey F.

    Something makes me not wanna give a five star rating, but we had a very good time here. The food was very tasty & plentiful... service great... Oh, I know... the guy playing the piano & doing HIS best to entertain left us looking for a little more. Either way, we'll happily be back!!

    (4)

  • Brian E.

    This must be the first time I've ever given a place more credit than the typical reviewer. After all, Yelp reviewers give it up more easily than a porn newbie jonesing for the bag. Went with some friends and the food was far better than expected, especially for the reasonable prices. Iceberg salad wasn't very exciting but the salmon was perfectly cooked, a surprisingly generous portion, and nicely seasoned. My fellow diners clearly enjoyed their steaks just as much, though they did complain that their food didn't come out very hot. The waitstaff has been overtrained in politeness - I find it alternately obsequious and creepy when I send a waiter for extra slices of lime and he says "thank you!" as if I'd just handed him a twenty, and it's downright weird when the server compliments diners on their selections with a hearty "awesome!" or "fantastic choice!". Still, despite the excessive sucking up the waitstaff moved fast to fetch everything we asked for. My friends whined that the drinks sucked, but I figure you deserve that when you order mixed drinks at a brewery, and if you order six of them anyway you have relinquished your right to complain. The music was some chick who tried hard to sound like Alannah Miles mixed with Alanis Morrisette but sounded suspiciously like one of my college girlfriends instead. She played guitar about as well, too, but what the hell...she had a decent repertoire and established a nice rapport with the audience by taking requests without whoring for tips...not too much, anyway. I'd go again for a quick bite and maybe a beer. Forget about drinking there.

    (3)

  • Shannon L.

    Hostess tried to seat me (single diner) at a crappy table but gave me a decent window table when I asked. Food was good and service was solid but I dinged them a star because of the hostess' attitude.

    (3)

  • Holly A.

    Not impressed. High prices. Yuppie crowd. Food was not great. Probably wont go back...

    (1)

  • Amanda D.

    This place was absolutely WONDERFUL. The service was quick and amazinggggg! Great first night in Portland. The live music was extremely entertaining, I literally could not stop smiling, and the train system is literally right outside of the restaurant, I will definitely visit again. Thank you Rock Bottom. Follow me on Instagram! @Amandaleilagnome

    (5)

  • Mitzi S.

    Love Love Love Rock Bottom!!!

    (5)

  • JB M.

    Hostess tried to get us to sit in the bar. Was nonplussed when we opted not to, she sat us at a small table for 4, even though there were three booths available. The next party of the same size was seated at one of the booths. Server never greeted us until we decided to leave (5-7 minutes). Luckily yelp turned us on to nearby Huber's cafe, where it was happy hour. We all had great food at great prices there. Yelp to the rescue!

    (1)

  • Theresa J.

    While visiting friends and family in Portland, OR. I attended a birthday-dinner party here. All though I don't drink beer, at first impression I though, "Wow, what a nice place, you can't even tell it's a brewery." I ordered the chicken enchiladas , and when my plate was placed in front of me I though I had gotten someone else order. Being from California, so close to Mexico it's self. I guess I've been spoiled to the fresh, authentic style and portion sizes of what I consider real Mexican food. Our service was great, although I thought it to be strange to have two separate tables for our large party verse two tables pushed together keeping us as one. All in all, I would visit Rock Bottom again.

    (3)

  • Alison W.

    This place came recommended from our concierge at the hotel. Also it was one of the few places open after 9pm. Haha. Anyways we stopped in and noticed they had a live band playing that night. I think they have live music most nights which is a cool added bonus. So I had the meatloaf and their own brewed Belgium white beer. I wanted to try something locally brewed and it was quite good - similar to a blue moon. The meatloaf was good. Filling and good texture. I think it was a little too salty and could've used more sauce but overall decent. My friends also got the ruben sandwich and a burger. We were seated off to the side, not near the band so we didn't really get to see them - I wish they had asked us when we came in if we wanted to be seated to see the band. There was room. But the music was pretty good. Don't' remember the name of the band but it was indie-retro type stuff which was nice to listen to at a bar.

    (3)

  • Robert L.

    I only like going here because the pints for micro are $2 on Tuesday. Bar: Friendly, but could use a pretty lady. [but it is Oregon..rare] Place: BAND IS AWESOME! So much fun...they play only good music! Price: Tuesday $2 ..lets be honest, The Morrison ale.. when it touches lips its sooo good. Tip: Don't bring your friends, cuz they will make out with "bomber" girls ....well at least my friends. Stories for the kids! R\_

    (5)

  • Marie Y.

    Convenient location. Interior has a good feel to it. Ambiance in here is typical brewery. Good beer, good pub-type food. Prices are average.

    (3)

  • Jeff J.

    My wife and I used to really love visiting Rock Bottom and it was easily one of our favorite places to get a beer and a burger after a night out. The beer was finely crafted and the food always delicious. When friends from out of town would visit we'd almost always suggest a trip there for dinner and never were we, or they, disappointed. It really was that good. Sadly, however, that all changed a couple of years ago when everything we loved about Rock Bottom was thrown out with the trash. My favorite beer was discontinued, our favorite menu items were dropped and worst, some insane manager decided to invite awful Portland bands in on weekends to blast their "music" so loudly throughout the entire place that having any kind of conversation is impossible. I'm not exaggerating, either. Stop in on a night when they have screechy hacks playing in the bar and you'll notice at least seventy five percent of the patrons sitting in their booths looking bored because they can't interact with the person sitting across from them without screaming over the terrible "music." The last time we stopped in my wife and I had to resort to text messaging back and forth, across the table. That's how lame this place has become. That all taken into account, I will give Rock Bottom some credit. What is left on the menu is actually rather tasty. The Mac & Cheese is absolutely scrumptious and the pork sandwich is one of the best I've had in Portland at a pub. The beer is still decent, though can't compare to most of Portland's fine microbreweries. If you're in the area around lunch time it would be worth a visit for some good food and good beer, but make sure to leave before the "band" sets up.

    (1)

  • Robert M.

    This place has a couple decent beers. The food is overpriced, they screw up orders, and is always super busy. The live music they do on the weekends is pretty close to holiday inn showcase lounge cover band stuff. not my bag

    (2)

  • T K.

    While this might have been a good place to grab after work to decompress by your side, it wasn't a place to go on a date. The music was too loud to hear each other and the service was horrible. We had to wait 20 minutes to get drinks and then another half an hour to get our food. My date ordered his burger well done and received it medium-rare. My chicken and veggies were cold. However, the flavor was decent. His fries were overcooked and flavorless. Will not be returning.

    (1)

  • Derek P.

    We had a great experience here at Rock Bottom. I am in town with my girlfriend for Xmas with the family. Decided to come here in between killing some time. Walked in, they said there was a long wait unless we wanted to sit upstairs at a table. SOLD!!! In and out within an hour :) Very friendly service, food was brought out within 15 minutes, server was very on top of things. FOOD was GREAT!!! We had the Chicken Waldorf Salad, Chicken Enchiladas, and Chicken Avocado Sandwich. Next time I'm in downtown Portland, will come here again. :)

    (5)

  • Lee M.

    Easily my least favorite place to visit in Portland. I usually tend to stay in the same waterfront Hotel on the west side of the river, so this place usually seems enticing giving it's proximity -- and always a let down. I've been there for a quick beer, for lunch and for evening happy hours. For a chain brewery restaurant the food is what you'd expect. Pretty decent, but nothing special. That's why gets it the 2 stars. The food is good enough to warrant it. The beer on the other hand is wretched. Beer is why I visit Portland. There's so much of it and so much of it is good. This beer, however, is not. It's poor quality and poor tasting. I refuse to go back there when there are so many other quality establishments that serve better food and exponentially better beer. If you like 'merican piss beer, then you might not have any qualms with this place. If you're in Oregon and you're looking for a way to delight your palette with an array of sensory pleasing libations, do yourself a favor and don't waste your time, your money or your BAC at this place.

    (2)

  • Julika I.

    Was there on a tuesday with some friends and had an amazing time. The live music was fantastic and our server, Kristine, was so friendly and accommodating. She seemed like she actually enjoyed her job. It was a little chaotic in the bar and she served all of us perfectly and kept all of our tabs separate. The $2 beer special cant be beat, food was pretty good, ambiance was perfect. I will be back next tuesday to hear some live music from Corner.

    (4)

  • Wolf L.

    I've decided to make a list of bar/pubs/restaurants that are a stone's throw away from MAX stops. I see this place everyday while I'm rolling by on my commute, so I decided to get it out of the way. Read through my reviews and you'll soon see exactly what I think of corporate chains. Ack. I'm pretty prejudiced against chains, I'll admit (they suck the life out of foodie culture everywhere), but I'm going to try to remain objective here. I've been to a few Rock Bottoms before and they are all pretty much the same cookie cutter joint. They are generally too loud and cavernous. I guess the corporate interior designers of these places have never heard of the sweet science of acoustics. "What? What? Eh?" That tends to be the basic conversation at Rock Bottom. Just try to hear you companions over the music and the echoes. I double dog dare you. The beer is generally sub-par by Portland standards. Portland has SO many awesome brew pubs, it seems crazy to patronize a chain brewery. The food saves the day. I got a hickory bacon burger with fries. I couldn't find any problem with it. The burger was prepared just the way I asked for it and the fries were piping hot and golden brown. Service was pretty flawless, too. Hey, if you're a tourist headed for Portland and you absolutely must have the comfort or mediocre familiarity, go to this place. If you want to sample the real taste of Portland beer and food, DON'T. Nuff said.

    (3)

  • Matt R.

    Proud member of the Mug Club. Love the atmosphere (and the soft pretzel appetizer), and this is the only place to get my favorite beer - Swan Island Lager. Even the live music I've come across at night has been nice. Make a stop in here if you're near the downtown area.

    (4)

  • PDXgirl C.

    I've been to this location several times over the years. The service/food/experience generally hover just under par. The atmosphere varies with what's going on....from loud and obnoxious on game night to mellow and chill based on the band that is playing. Last summer I stumbled upon a band (Ruby Hill) that I really like a lot. I've subsequently seen them at a couple of other venues. I was there last night for dinner and was underwhelmed....again. Our waitress wasn't unfriendly, but she wasn't friendly either; she was kinda just there doing a job rather than having fun at it. I usually order the Santa Fe Ranch Chicken Salad without the chicken. I've been doing this for a while now and they always lower the price due to the fact that it's sans meat. Not this time, however. I was a bit perturbed by that (and took the $3 out of the tip). The bread also came without butter. When questioned about it we were told that 'they've made some changes' and she offered to bring us the desired butter. Yes, please...bread and butter go together like salt and pepper...they shouldn't be separated. It's unlikely that I'll return to Rock Bottom. There are plenty of places that I like a shit ton more and I'm always down to discover a new great spot.

    (2)

  • Nikki W.

    Stopped off here while at the Oregon Brewers Festival and had some lunch. Well when I say lunch I mean nachos and a club sandwich and 2 beers. Everything was very good, large portions, reasonably priced and with excellent beer! The honey blonde was delicious! A little crowded so we had to sit inside and they definitely get 1 star taken off for their staff- cute girls but rude! We asked for a table by the window and go an eye roll and "that's reserved" then asked where else we could sit and got well you could just go to the bar...hello we are asking you therefore we would like to be seated you little brat! Ugh..life goes on but that girls attitude was ridiculous!

    (3)

  • Courtney W.

    Gigantic food portions, pretty crap beer by Portland standards. Put this place in any other large metropolitan downtown area and there would be a line out the door, around the clock. The bartender was pleasant, offering us multiple samples of beer. We hoped they would get better, but they didn't. The nachos could feed a small army. I understand the appeal of the concept. It's just not for me.

    (2)

  • Jenni L.

    Always good food and drinks. Excellent location. Friendly staff. Go during happy hour and enjoy a great beer with your food.

    (4)

  • Karen D.

    The atmosphere was fun, the beer was good, the service was great!! The only thing that prevented 5 stars was the fact that three of the beers we wanted to try were not available.

    (4)

  • Sonni R.

    Yummy perfect Margarita :) I like to come here for good music and a good margarita, especially in the summertime when the outdoor seating is available. Nice location to the max too.

    (4)

  • Chad R.

    Went there for lunch. Not bad. My dad and I ordered a nachos appetizer and the waiter suggested we get the half-size since we were both getting burgers and it was great advice. No food wasted, saved money. Service was above par. Food was good.

    (3)

  • Annie C.

    Stopped by Rock Bottom last night for a quick bite after a late meeting. I was surprised to find that they had live music! In fact, I found out that they have live music every night. The food is better than average, the beer is great, and having live music is a nice bonus.

    (4)

  • Kate A.

    I am so glad I read the previous Yelp reviews for this place before actually going. Our server was very pleasant and helpful. I ordered the half order of the Brewery Nachos and they are fantastic! As a native Texan, I am pretty skeptical of Mexican food made up north but these were the freshest nachos I have ever eaten. Their beers are delicious and they have an assortment of mixed drinks that will please anyone. The next time I am in Portland I hope to make it back here for more delicious food and great drinks.

    (4)

  • Scott W.

    Being from Vancouver, we are used to great patios for a pint - and this one is great. We ventured inside to use the washroom, and it is really nice inside too - but we were there twice in 3 days there, and sat outside both times. Service was really fast, food is great, and great local beer! For $4 a pint, it is half the price as it is in Vancouver.. so we are totally thrilled to come back here again and again! Best part about it.. we were able to enjoy it with our baby (in his stroller)! Not many pubs are stroller friendly, but this one definitely is.

    (4)

  • John F.

    Great Oktoberfest Mac n cheese!

    (5)

  • RS S.

    I love the ballpark pretzels and cheese dip! Yum yum. We went there with our kids over the weekend and the waitress was so accommodating and friendly. The fish and chips are delicious! Can't wait to go back there!

    (4)

  • Ashley H.

    Although they weren't very busy, we had to wait 40min to be seated. Our food took a ridiculous amount of time to come, and we had to stop our waiter to ask for refills on our drinks. In the end, the food wasn't terrible but was no more than okay.

    (2)

  • Xi Z.

    This is a solid American restaurant w/ good selections of beer. I was on business trip and wandered in this restaurant, not ordered too much to experience them all. FOOD-wise: Everything is expected. No more, no less, just american. DRINK-wise: Well, it's really hard to say beer here is exceptional, after all beer is just beer. It has them all, and beer tastes good enough to make you feel relieved for a while. This is one of the: I can hardly remember this restaurant but when I do, I got no complain.

    (4)

  • Nikki R.

    Stopped in on a whim and had a great experience. Service was really attentive. I ordered a burger with fries - medium. It came out great! I had the donut holes for dessert and their dark ale on tap - also great. I left in a food coma :)

    (5)

  • Stephanie H.

    Place was was really loud. Service was ok. I was served my cider in a cracked glass. The spinach dip was cold. I've been to a lot of breweries in the west. This one disappointed !

    (2)

  • Brittney L.

    The atmosphere is probably the best part of Rock Bottom. They have decent food, but the beer sampler is THE BEST!!! Beer and donut holes...my favorite combo here for sure. Very laid back place. Can't really go wrong with it.

    (4)

  • Tracy M.

    Had a great dinner here before a concert. I had blackened ahi tuna sald and it was delicious. My friend had a waldorf chicken salad, but substituted salmon and she raved about that. An order of calamari was very tender. And the Tillamook burger was really good too. We had a great dinner. Thanks! Will be back!

    (4)

  • Victoria S.

    On my last visit to Portland in November of 2014, I had an excellent experience at the Rock Bottom. Our server was friendly and efficient, the food was served promptly and hot. Just two days ago, the visit was disappointingly poor. Our party sat at a booth between the door and the register where the wait staff must enter their orders. Our waitress was pleasant, but largely absent. It took her a while to appear initially and, after we ordered, our drinks arrived somewhat promptly, but the food (chicken nachos) was very slow to come and when it did, the dish was cold. She checked back with us only one time and made a number of visits to the register without glancing our way even though we were clearly finished with our food and would have appreciated drink refills and removal of the empty plates. Too many other fine choices in Portland-I cannot recommend the restaurant and will not return.

    (2)

  • Tom J.

    I went to this cafe named Medio Kur it was always packed I think its for people from suburbs afar who thought they were right on track the nachos they were average the wings they were average the dip it was average the turkey burger it was average the service was good but this place, not for my hood it's for those folks in acid wash jeans who think exotic means green beans the prices were slightly high and so I must sigh Medio Kur, you were fun but now I've been twice and I'm done.

    (2)

  • Brooke R.

    The food was average. Certainly not bad, but it was too expensive for the quality. It seemed like an higher priced pub version of a red robin or Applebee's. We both got burgers, mine was a bison burger and was supposed to be spicy. I am very sensitive to spicy food (medium salsa is too much for me), but had not even an extra drink of water with this "spicy" burger. Also it was medium well to well when I asked for medium rare. Very bland. Service was all good, and while the atmosphere was a little too sports-bar for me, it was alright. The dessert (key lime pie) and the cider were great though, and they offer you ten dollars off your first order if you sign up for a free membership card, so at least that was nice. If I were in the area and not being picky, I'd go again, but I'm definitely not in any hurry.

    (3)

  • K G.

    I was very disappointed. The place was not very busy, it was only about 5pm. After we were seated, we waited more than 15 minutes without seeing a waitress. Finally someone walked by and said "I'll be back in a minute". We waited some more, finally she came back and dropped off menus. I asked for water and she disappeared for another 10 minutes. I was ready to walk out, but my friend just wanted to wait, so we did. It took a very long time to get our drinks and to find someone so we could order more later on. My burger was just bleh, and didn't come with lettuce, tomato, etc. Not the quality I am used to, especially in Portland. Overall, it was a very long meal, and surprising expensive for such poor quality food and service. If they were busy, or even a tiny bit cognizant of how poorly they were looking after us, I would be more incline to be understanding. As it is, I'm not likely to return and will not recommend to friends. There are many other brew pubs in town that don't get it so wrong. In future, my time and money will be spent elsewhere. I decided not to give it one star, because I reserve that rating for bugs & hair found in food.

    (2)

  • John L.

    This is my favorite place in Portland, I know its a chain but I love the food and beer. The atmosphere is great. The nachos are the best!

    (5)

  • Daniel C.

    Very few people know what Rock Bottom is like, if you visit Rock Bottom the restaurant, you still wont know, because it's pretty damn good. You'll be far from skid-row in this nice little SW downtown Portland pub and eatery. The ambiance is good. When you walk through the curtains at the door, you'll be greeted by a semi-confused looking glass hostess station. The hostesses are great, but I always somehow think there will be something in the glass that I need to buy, but there never is. Somewhat tacky in my opinion, but not a big deal. The hostesses are always nice and friendly, and show me to my seat promptly, if needed. I'm usually headed to the bar here. They have a decent selection of beer, but nothing extraordinary. The menu is your typical American-style restaurant menu with an assortment of traditional American, Italian, and Asian fare in a few different combinations. Seemed a little like a franchise-type feel to me...Applebee's on steroids, or a slightly better exercise plan. I guess what sets this place apart is a slightly friendlier, younger, newer atmosphere with a good touch of class. I really enjoyed when they had the pianist there taking song requests. We had a good time there one night during a friends birthday giving the pianist song requests and interacting with the bar patrons. It's a decent place to hang out with friends or grab a drink after work. A decent casual dining experience.

    (4)

  • Chelsea R.

    Food and beer are excellent, service can be very disappointing. I have not been to Rock Bottom in about 2 years and planned to go yesterday evening with my fiancee for our anniversary dinner. Maybe it's the new entryway and bar remodel, maybe it's just an increase in general pretentiousness, but we were pointedly ignored in the bar area for more than 20 minutes and I finally left disappointed. After about 10 minutes, I went to tell someone at the hostess station that we were waiting and when I pointed at my table I noticed a man who had been attending nearby tables had stopped at mine and was talking to my fiancee, and as I walked back a woman with a tray with a glass of water on it walked up as well. Somehow by the time I got to my table, both had left without leaving water or asking what we wanted. After another 8-10 minutes sitting there watching tables around us get attended i finally left in frustration. I can only guess that we looked more casual than anyone else in the bar at that time because it wasn't very busy and every table near us got some attention during the time we waited. Thanks for an awful anniversary. I may never go back. This went from one of my favorite places that I highly recommended to a sad memory of what once was an awesome place anyone could go. I honestly think if we had dressed a bit nicer to fit in with the crowd there someone probably would have pretended to care at least in hopes of a nice tip. (Get a clue. Nice people leave good tips regardless of how they are dressed as long as your service is on point.)

    (2)

  • Tanya F.

    The first time I went was amazing but last night AWFUL. Not even one star last night! Took 45 min to get drinks and the waitress treated us like complete garbage!

    (3)

  • MJ M.

    Service was 4, food was 3. Food would have even higher but ahi tuna was frozen in middle, Whoops. Fish tacos were quite tasty. Dunkel is very front loaded with bubble gum /root beer flavour, but had a flat, semi bitter after taste. This place had a large chain/corporate kind of feel to it. Big menu, be a good place to go with a large group that had varied preferences based in meat dishes, and wanted to watch sports. Not bad by any means, but not great. Bro-style eatery.

    (3)

  • Adam D.

    My friends and I walked into this moderately busy restaurant on a Sat evening and immediately took a seat near the bar. I did not eat here but only had a beer and watched basketball, however, my friends couldn't stop raving about the Cuban Cristo sandwich. The prices seemed fair. I think it was ~$5 for a draft beer. My friends (who are from OR) stated they enjoyed their experience with the food as well as the service and would come back again. From the looks of it, the food did not seem like anything special or over-the-top--just basic bar fare on par with something like Applebee's or Bennigan's.

    (3)

  • Alan S.

    You gotta give it to R.B. for location. Right there at a Max stop. Try to score an outside table (during the "good" weather) and watch the folks getting on and off the train. Food, beer, happy hour... nothing here to shout about- but there is plenty of room and helpful staff. My suggestion? Go ahead and sign up for the rewards club. You score a bigger mug every time you come and there is often an e-mail with special deals. Of course the deals are usually on Tuesday through Thursday- but I have scored a less crowded bar with a free beer. So no complaints here. Rock Bottom is also big on special events. I went last evening and they had firefighters in-house in association with their release of "Fire Chief" red ale. The firefighters were also giving paper shamrocks for donations to their MDA camp. Beer, food, and a good cause. Check their website for upcoming events. Enjoy!

    (3)

  • Nurse Mindy S.

    Bummer...been here many times and usually really tasty and fair-priced steaks but the past two times have been sub par. Today more so, as our steaks were cooked opposite of what we asked for, different steaks and toppings and wellness, so not as easy to quick fix. The beers, even for happy hour, are overpriced. Anyway, hope they go back in the better direction for customer satisfaction. With higher priced plates on the menu ordered, a $10 comp for a long wait for the food, in the first place, and incorrectly cooked food, in the second place, could have been more. I am not a complainer, so this should be a good example of the experience. I hope you do better again, rock bottom. Also, the fresh hop IPA tastes like a bottle of perfume, IMO.

    (3)

  • Paul L.

    Came here to watch a football game with some friends after work. Good beer selection.

    (3)

  • Ben M.

    Stopped in for a quick beer and appetizers while on a mission downtown to do some shopping. The service could be faster but hey, why hurry. The beers are great. The vibe is welcoming. Hard up to say anything bad about the beer or the food here. They have been doing it for a long time and doing it right. I am a fan of IPA's and the IPA here is excellent to say the least. It has to be my favorite out of all the selections. Its a great location to hit while your downtown.

    (5)

  • Alvin L.

    Its Portland, and its a brewery. Need I say any more? Service was good, food was eh, price was meh. Get your waiter talking about beer and they'll light up. Food or mixed drinks, not so much.

    (3)

  • Stuart R.

    The service is so freakin' fantastic, I don't even care what the food will be like. I'm writing this review from our table while waiting for our food. The hostesses were excellent, going above and beyond. I got the name of the one who sat us, Ari. When we walked in on a Saturday afternoon, they asked us if we wanted to sit in the restaurant or bar. I say I don't know, I'd just like to open up a laptop. The two confer amongst themselves, and then Ari has an idea about a table with an outlet right next to it. Perfect. Is it in the restaurant or bar? I don't care. Isn't this whole place a bar? So they found a table that was good for _us_. Maybe this sounds like a small thing, but it was really refreshing to have someone in the service industry provide a real service. And then our server, Rissetto, was truly friendly and on top of things; exactly the way a server should be. So far we've gotten a coffee and a Jalapeno spinach cheese dip. Both are great.

    (5)

  • Linda C.

    Hubby needed a beer after spending the day with me shopping. Large place with plenty of seating and a nice casual atmosphere. It's a chain brewpub (about 38 locations) but we were impressed with their beers. Hubby had an IPA (surprise, surprise) and said it was pretty good. He also had their Rye Stout and said it was smooth as an oatmeal stout, with the rye adding a nice flavor the dark coffee roast. I had the White Ale and really loved it as a session beer. Light, malty (only 11 IBU) and with a subtle orange and coriander flavor. Could drink a few pints of this! We shared the ball park pretzels starter. Two big pretzels which were nice and soft, and a spicy jalapeno spinach cheese dip. Great kick to the dip!

    (4)

  • Michelle S.

    The food here is amazing! The portion size is a bit large but well worth the price. The drinks are well made and are quite smooth on a sensitive stomach. All in all, great place for both large and small groups.

    (5)

  • Matthew A.

    Caveat - I have not been here for a meal. It's always been a go between or a end of the night place. Keeping that in mind, Rock Bottom is slightly above just OK. We've always been greeted quickly, seated promptly and treated well. First time was after Election night 2008 - we were boozed up & super happy...and well taken care of here to get our late night food & drink on. Another time that sticks out was on a way to a hockey game. Again, greeted promptly and seated quick...and kinda forgotten. Once we got a servers attention, that faux pas was gone. The beer was decent, the enormous amount of nachos...well, enormous and tasty. In terms of a chain, it's a for sure four stars. Uniqueness, not so much. But it's also right on the MAX line so that rounds a 3.39 to a 4 for convenience.

    (4)

  • Geoff P.

    I love their beer and their chicken fried chicken is one of my fiancee's favorites. 99% on the time the service is excellent and the food comes out quick. Yes, it is brewery type food, but it is always good to us and sometimes they have a tapas style menu that has some awesome food on it. If all else fails, you get can hammered here off of good beer and then make the two steps to the MAX. Be careful though, I have been known to eat crap off the one step out the front door and slide on my face to the max much to the delight of all the max riders. Epic fail.

    (4)

  • Suzie J.

    If you're new to the Portland area and are looking for a good place for a Happy Hour at the end of the week, Rock Bottom is a great pick! The "bar" area is located upstairs and there is a family dining area on the bottom floor. Great atmosphere and the Happy Hour items are awesome and very affordable. One of my favorite appetizers is the artichoke and crab dip. It's a perfect snack and it'll fill you up on it's own. Love the Mac 'n Cheese too...always need to get the bigger portion - the small bowl doesn't quite cut it!!

    (4)

  • Angie Q.

    Decent place to visit for American food while downtown. I came here during happy hour and enjoyed the pretzel the most. Upstairs bar area features pool tables. However, the space feels too small for so many pool tables. I experienced unwanted crowding of elbows and pool sticks often.

    (3)

  • Steven C.

    This was place alright. The service is TERRIBLE. I walked in with a coworker and stood at the front entrance for 10 minutes without being helped at all. There were two girls standing there not willing to help at all until we asked them if we could get seated. They said okay and asked where we wanted to sit, they said we could sit in the bar area since its open seating. We decided to sit there since football was on. We sat for another good 10 minutes or so and NO waitresses came to give us a menu, greet us, or give us utensils. My coworker got up and went to get us menus. After looking it over and deciding what we wanted we had to go and find a waitress who would take our order They never refilled our drinks until we asked them to either So why the two stars and not one for terrible service? The food. The food was REALLY good. If the service was better I would give this place a higher rating, but the food really saved this place from being a one star rating

    (2)

  • Brandon C.

    Pretty narrow beer selection, so I tried the sampler - six 4oz tasters - for $6 which is good for 24oz worth. I took the server's recommendation and had the chicken, spinach, andouille and bacon burger - all the ingredients are ground together into a patty - I thought it sounded interesting and it turned out to be delicious, would definitely order it again. Comfortable atmosphere, pleasant staff, overall positive experience, will be going back.

    (3)

  • Katrina W.

    Wow, let's just say that Rock Bottom does not represent the Portland I live in. It also reminds me of both a) the fact that and b) the reason why: I haven't spent much time downtown in a long while. While sitting outside, eating decent burgers, enjoying the summer evening air, my friend and I were treated to: - high-volume conversations and long awkward stares from a succession of half-drunk but mostly way-too-old-to-be-frat-boy groups of dudes, one promising another a chick who was "all lined up" inside - ample examples of the latest fashion do's abd don'ts on a succession of hi-lit, evenly tanned and immaculately made up lovely young ladies - one request for fifty cents from a wandering mumbly gentleman whose name I didn't catch Oh, and this was on a Monday night. The fact that the groups of dudes made me more uncomfortable than the guy asking for spare change speaks volumes to the current shape of my comfort bubble. It's not... bad... From a people-watching perspective, it was fascinating. I had just forgotten that this world existed, that's all. I know I was in their territory. I wasn't asked to be there. I respect that, Y'know, more power to 'em. And I understand the rule, I do: if you don't like Rock Bottom, feel free to leave. OK, OK. I won't let the door hit me on the way out.

    (2)

  • Flora C.

    Good environment Fair service (wrong order and slow overall service) Price is fair If needed, I will come back again.

    (3)

  • Roman S.

    FAIL- that's it - not coming here ever again. this place is BAD. came here for the Ducks game because Buffalo Wild Wings was all packed. food was bad. - yes actually bad (and $10+) my friends thought i was exaggerating when i said the beer here sucks. tried the sampler AGAIN.. STILL the same crappy beer.. not a single decent one we laughed it off and left (for good)

    (1)

  • Kate P.

    Yummy beer, attentive service, delicious food! My BBQ pork seemed a bit overcooked, but it was smothered in BBQ sauce, so it was still good. I liked the decor and the atmosphere. Free Wi-Fi!!! Would like to go there again.

    (4)

  • Cheryl T.

    This place gives off that "chain restaurant trying to not be a chain restaurant" vibe - which is okay sometimes. You know exactly what to expect and get consistent food and service. The servers are knowledgeable, there's a good selection of beers, food is decent, and live music (always fun!). Also, this is definitely not a hipster hang-out! Just drive past this place, look at the crowd hanging outside, and you will know exactly what this place is like. Go somewhere else if you want a local vibe.

    (3)

  • Ashley C.

    Attended the "11th Annual Rock Bottom Firefighter - Put out the fire" event at Rock Bottom. It wasn't packed; normally, you can't find a seat. The bar section was definitely full, but the rest of the place had a few pockets of available seatings. If you come here for the food, don't. But if you want something to chew on and a few good beer; this is it. We did order a plate of nachos and it was enormous. You can feed 6 people with that one plate. Choose wisely. Wait off until Summer when you can sit outdoors.

    (3)

  • Daniele G.

    Great service, husband has the Club sandwich with onion rings and loved every bite. My 2 girls 6,8 choose salads and ate it all. I had a side of French fries with cheddar cheese and bacon on top! Fabulous. You have to ask for the cheese and bacon and they were happy to whip it up :)

    (5)

  • Cherice R.

    I've been going here for years, and despite having not been in a while, I was surprised that the food is still good and the atmosphere has not changed. I used to drink here a lot and enjoy the bar menu- now that I'm more of a family girl, I actually eat in the restaurant, and was pleased to find the service fast and friendly and not as jaded as a lot of big, busy, popular downtown spots. Staff were friendly for our group of 9, spent plenty of time making sure we got just the right thing and checking in on us. We didn't need to spend a lot, because the entrees and appetizers are enormous, and they don't treat you like an asshole for sharing. one of the few chains that I still like.

    (4)

  • Annette V.

    Haven't been here in the longest time but came back recently in search of a late night happy hour on a Friday night. Food was decent, nothing special but they do offer a variety of items, including chicken, beef or pulled pork sliders. The night we went there was live music that was pretty entertaining. Overall, it served its purpose for me that night but with all the other great places to eat in Portland, I don't find myself coming back soon.

    (2)

  • Kyle T.

    They said the wait would be 10-15 minutes but it was barely a minute. They serve only pepsi products. I wanted a barqs root beer. The server was nice. I ordered the 2am burger with no cheese. It was good. I enjoy egg and bacon in my burgers. The food was served quickly. The environment is like most restaurant/breweries and was not the quietest but that is expected. An overall good experience.

    (4)

  • Amber G.

    We've been a couple of times, dining inside and out. The service and food has consistently been good. Our family gets the nachos as a starter and they're EXCELLENT! Order them loaded with all the extras... some of the best around.

    (4)

  • Steve D.

    Great beer selection and good service

    (4)

  • Katie H.

    Rock Bottom is what it is... a consistent, moderately priced restaurant and brewery chain. I've been to Rock Bottom in San Diego, but my most recent visit was to a Portland franchise, and the meal was fine, nothing special, but better than other comparable chains. The service was fast and friendly - I was hanging out with some friends that I hadn't seen in ages, so when we told the server to give us time, she stayed away until we needed her. For apps, we got the Edamame (super yummy) and Firecracker Shrimp (loved the cilantro, and I'm not really a shrimp fan). For dinner I ordered the Classic Mac 'n Chicken, which was also super tasty. The portion appeared small, but I was only able to eat about half of it - that's pretty much how it goes with mac & cheese. One recommendation is to sit in the dining room if you can. The entire restaurant is loud, but the bar area is absolutely deafening.

    (3)

  • Julie S.

    Absolutely one of my favorite places downtown! Great atmosphere, great food, drinks and easy walk from work. My son lives in NORCAL and requests we patron Rock Bottom on every one of his visits - especially for the Chicken Fried Chicken!

    (5)

  • Jenny R.

    I love this restaurant and would give it a 5 star except they took the best appetizer off the menu and when I complained the waitress said they get tons of complaints about it not being on the menu. WTH if you have a winner keep it peeps!! We have been several times. The guys love the beer selection, upstairs has pool tables and poker machines. Downstairs had live music on Monday night which was nice. We got the pot roast sandwich, chicken fried chicken and bourbanzola as well as the crab artichoke dip as an appetizer. We each tried the other and it was all equally great!! Fairly inexpensive and frankly love the place. Wait staff was great and super friendly and gives great suggestions always!! This is a favorite for me.

    (4)

  • Don B.

    Cons: Corporate food Allows smoking Corporate food Crappy service Corporate food Unoriginal decor Corporate food High prices And... uh... corporate food. Pros: I think they make one or 2 good beers. Right on the max line Free pool The cons outweigh the pros 3 to 1. Avoid.

    (2)

  • Anna A.

    Rock Bottom is what you're about to hit. I've come here on multiple occasions throughout my Portlandish life in the early 2000s and I came back last weekend. And it's still worthy of 'meh' status. Beer from a place with Brewery in its name is a no-brainer. Of course the beer is gonna be decent. But the food is a decade behind! Come one Rock Bottom, it's 2008 and all you have to offer as appetizers are nachos, spinach artichoke dip, ahi tuna, and some other schlep rock items. Amado L. is dead on about this place about how it used to be *the* place. Not so much anymore. It's where all the beauty queen runner ups go after they lose the title of Miss. Portland. Booooooh!!! Nice try with that bread beer and asiago cheese dip, but it really didn't WOW me. The ahi tuna, really why bother with the scraps they give you? The nachos? smothered! But nachos? At least spice it up a bit with a little sumpin sumpin. Just like the burger and fries. In and Out has more creativity.

    (2)

  • Michael P.

    After my wife and sister-in-law completed the Race for the Roses we took the family to Rock Bottom. Had never been there for anything but HH one other time. My family consists of 6 adults, a 6 yr old, a 1 yr old and a 8 month old. We came in with strollers from a wild morning and were not immediately greeted. When greeted we were told to go find a spot in the back (with other racers who had strolled in). Our server was impatient and hasty with our order. We felt like we were somehow imposing on him as though he had some other pressing issue to attend to. The real shocker was when we received our bill with a 18% gratuity ALREADY figured in. A hand-written note on the tab said this was because we had a group of more than 8. Sure, there were 9 of us. But did our 2 year old, or much less our 8 month old, cause that much of a hassle for them? Heck, neither of them even ordered a meal. We paid our bill politely and left. But we won't be going back.

    (1)

  • Jeff M.

    A Haiku Review of Rock Bottom: Another chain pub. At least they brew their own beer. Right on the MAX line.

    (2)

  • Meegan N.

    We had a great time here and I absolutely love being able to do a reservation on Yelp! That was AWESOME!!! We made the reservation about an hour prior for 5. When we arrived the restaurant was absolutely packed! So busy that the wait time was about 1 hour. We were sitted about 6 minutes late which was fine. Waitress was great and delivered water and drinks... But was my wine glass over half empty? Lol hate that part of restaurants! Food was good and plentiful, we enjoyed our large booth. And it's a great place for young children as its so loud no one can hear them if they cry - just saying :). With almost all the restaurants in PDX being more health conscious, I was surprised that they had little choices for gluten free diets. But since we knew this in advance we picked up some at mama's Italian two blocks down for our Grandson. Restaurant was very accommodating with this and supplied us with an extra plate! We had a lot of fun, service was terrific, would recommend - book reservations on line!

    (4)

  • Chrystea S.

    I love this place! Whenever I have a friend come into town I take them here, truly is great. The IPAs are my favorite out of their beers and you can get a sampler (if you ask they will throw in 2 seasonals for no extra charge) for only $3.75! I have had both seafood salads and the platter with flatbread and shrimp- AMAZING!! Never have had to wait to be seated, was seated right away. Upstairs is fun with pool tables, sometimes they have live music. The servers do take a little longer than normal, but they have never messed anything up and the bills have always been accurate and if you try to get their attention they are polite and attentive. Truly one of my favorite places in Portland!!

    (5)

  • Heather D.

    I went to Rock Bottom on Halloween and was pleasantly surprised to find everyone dressed up on staff. The food was hot and delicious (I got the chili bowl) and the brewery sampler was an excellent match.

    (4)

  • Ken J.

    I was going with a decent sized group, and so called ahead and asked for a reservation, was told it would be no problem. Got there with the group, and waited for a half hour because asking for a reservation got me "called ahead" status, so we'd get a table when one happened to come available next... While we stared at a table that was under reservation by some mysterious process that actually gets you what you'd expect. A pity too, because the food was actually quite delicious. The house beer I had wasn't bad either, it was the double bitter IPA and definitely lived up to its name. I'd be wary about going back, since there's plenty of places that are as good or better and will actually reserve a table for you when you ask ahead of time. The layout here is really good for groups, but if you can't depend on being able to get service when its been arranged then that is kind of a moot point.

    (1)

  • Brant W.

    Yeah its just a fancy Red Robin or some other chain, but there is one shining light on the menu. The beer battered salmon fish and chips. All I can say is.... to die for. Just plain yummy and always return for this item. Of course it has the usual burgers, beers and stuff you can get anywhere else. Try the salmon. -B

    (4)

  • Andreas E.

    Great burger and casual vibe.

    (4)

  • Sarah S.

    I ended up here twice in three days because it was a block from my hotel. The highlights were the happy hour specials, the live open mic night, and the beer sampler. Six beer samples for $5? Sign me up.

    (4)

  • Chris F.

    Rock bottom... yeah sums up my experience here last night. They couldn't cook a steak properly to save their life. Mine was cardboard and the person I was with, well hers was yelping in pain as she cut it, and I was thinking of yelping them. We send them both back. A new one came out for me and it was even worse. Back to the kitchen. The third one of mine returned perfect, hers (2nd) was still quivering. back to the kitchen. again. uggh i hate that crap. on one hand I don't wanna be "that guy" who is a huge PITA but at the same time I want it how we asked for it, and the server agreed they were way wrong.. Id give them less stars and not come back however our server and the manager (Chris & Chris) were super cool about it. Considering how they took care of it, I will return (and update my review at that time)... When I went there in the past I never had problems. The white cheddar mashed 'taters were legit...

    (3)

  • Kelsey M.

    We waited... and waited... and waited... over two hours total. It turned out that the host/hostesses had forgotten about us. Not sure how you forget about a group of 8 standing in your foyer, but they somehow managed it. The food was okay, and nowhere near worth the wait. The atmosphere seemed to me like they were trying to be fancy but weren't quite pulling it off. You don't have to be fancy, Rock Bottom. You're a brewery. People will come just because of that fact. But, fake it 'til you make it, I guess. You're not fooling me though.

    (2)

  • Blair M.

    This review is for the late night happy hour. Surprisingly good. I yelped this place beforehand and wasn't too excited because of the 3 star rating, but compared to Paddy's it was fantastic. The HH salad had dried cranberries in it. Not a huge thing, but a nice little touch to give it a bit of distinctiveness that other places might skip over. The wings were above average by a little and plentiful for the price. The sliders were also top notch. Two of them top with crispy fried onions and a generous serving of french fries. Again, this place blew Paddy's away. All of the HH items were under $5 as well. The beers were good - I tried the Amber and a dark porter - their names escape me, but they were tasty. And it looked like they handled growlers there as well.

    (4)

  • Mario L.

    I was up in Portland for a tango festival and came across this place. It was a little crowded (was Friday night after all) but it didn't take too long to get a table. The service was very friendly and we started out with some of their house beers. They were all delicious. We then split the bourbon blue cheese burger (highly recommended) and for dessert bread pudding. I can't think of a single complaint

    (5)

  • Martin P.

    I'm going to go against the grain and give some praise to Rock Bottom. Yes, I know it's a chain. Yes, if you try to go here on Saturday night it will likely be overrun with families and suburbanites. So here's what we do: Go to Rock Bottom on a weekday night, preferably Monday-Wednesday. They've got consistently good food and beer that is actually brewed in house...and selections that are unique to THIS LOCATION. The Oregonic Amber is one of our favorites, but I've rarely been let down by any of their selections. When you go, sit in the bar and sit by the window. There's a MAX stop right there, depositing new batches of people and meth-heads/street children for watching every so often. Get a soft pretzel or two. They're a signature item and always a good choice, if on the salty side (it's a pretzel!). Other favorites include their burgers, firecracker shrimp, and the nachos. Also a good spot for watching football on Saturdays and Sundays in the fall. They have lots of TVs and they are actually labeled with the game they will be showing, which while an obvious thing to do, doesn't seem to be done anywhere else I've found. And most importantly, check your presumptions at the door. I rarely patronize chains myself, but get annoyed at knee-jerk anti-chain sentiments. Chains become chains for a reason, and while expansion and mediocrity often go hand in hand, Rock Bottom seems to have done a swell job at standardizing the best parts of the brewpub experience while leaving plenty of room for some local color.

    (4)

  • Maggie and Chad T.

    This place should not be allowed to call its self a brewery! Beer had zero flavor and the same for the food, I thought it was my taste buds till my hubby chose not to finish his beer - hello bad sign! Stay away! This place is not worth your time or money!

    (1)

  • R T.

    Thirsty after cruising around downtown we stopped in for a beer and had a good time. The food looked huge, the beer was a good and cold.

    (3)

  • Lea M.

    Went here for dinner once. The bleu cheese burger was poorly designed, but burger patty itself was cooked nicely. There were too many crunchy little onion ring things and not enough bleu cheese or other toppings. The french fries were thin and floppy like they were from mcdonalds. The beer was okay, but a little lackluster, especially the lighter ones. The decor was very contemporary. Prices was reasonable considering the downtown location.

    (2)

  • Drew T.

    Cool space to grab a brew, central location, but kind of blah neighborhood. Lots of spaces to have a private conversation and people watch.

    (4)

  • Walter L.

    As someone who can't really consume any amount of alcohol but enjoys the taste of beer, I was very appreciative that my server was able to provide me a sampler glass full of the velvet pale ale. It was the perfect amount that I wanted and it was nice and smooth. Aside from the beer, I had the grilled ahi tuna burger and in retrospect I should have had a burger. There was waaay too much wasabi to taste the unfortunate, small serving of tuna. I don't think you should ever have your sinuses cleared from one bite of a burger, but that's just me. I guess I shouldn't have thought a pub could do ahi tuna well. The food rates 2 stars but the server's accommodation of my lack of alcoholic capacity gives it 1 more star.

    (3)

  • Dustin B.

    We went during an afternoon where there was hardly anyone there but we were inexplicably placed at the worst booth in the place: by the kitchen/dishroom in the back corner while all the window seats were open. It was difficult to talk over all of the noise in the back. Some of the pans and dishes banging around startled our 21 month old, it was a pretty unpleasant experience. The service was good and the food was alright. The Saison I had was pretty simple and fairly bland. Seemed to just be pilsner malt and a saison yeast. Nothing very exciting. Probably won't go back. There are too many other great beer places and restaurants in Portland.

    (2)

  • Kipp J.

    Always have good food and good beer here. We seem to end up here during the Waterfront Blues Fest, and Oregon Brews Frest every year for the last 4 years and never go wrong with the food!

    (4)

  • David M.

    Sunday late lunch (1:30) to celebrate a friend's birthday. I was planning on just having a beer and skidatting... but hunger seised me when I saw everyone else eating so I ordered a burger. The Rocktoberfrest beer I had was tasty. The food a bit bland. But what really prompted this review was the lackadaisical service we received. Sitting at a table with a party of 12 automatically gets the server an 18% tip... so I'm guessing making sure we were all pleased wasn't our server's highest priority. Drink orders that never came... a recommendation of the French onion soup which was so bad it was returned uneaten - then there was no surprise (or offer of substitute) which made us think it was a common reaction to the worst French onion soup I've ever tasted.... then we had to hunt him down just to get a check. We all laughed at the comedy of it... but I won't be returning.

    (2)

  • Hui K.

    Background: - I was there with three other friends for late-night. - They have live music there. Pros: 1. Good happy hour menu. 2. Good tasting food. 3. Good beers. 4. Really chill place, not too quiet, but not too loud (When no band is there). 5. Live music (Sometimes good). Cons: 1. Drinks are WEAK. (I asked for a Jack in Coke, and when I received it, I honestly thought the server misheard me and just gave me a Coke). 2. Asked for a Gin in Tonic, WEAK. (Same deal, it was all tonic, barely any Gin). 3. Live music (Sometimes bad and just plain loud). I recommend: - Get the beers! - Get the wings. - Good happy hour food menu. - Don't sit near the band, TOO loud! Seat near the back so you can actually talk to whoever you're with.

    (3)

  • Mary D.

    Stopped here while visiting from Vancouver (twice). We had a great time, great beer and wonderful staff!

    (5)

  • Monica V.

    The beer selection was limited, but decent. The service was excellent - our waitress was friendly, helpful and attentive. Our 8 year old daughter ordered the buttery noodles and then realized she really wanted marinara, which was delivered promptly, with a smile and no charge. We had the pretzel appetizer which was good, and the blue cheese chips, which were probably our favorite part of the meal. Nothing made it a "wow" experience, but we'd go back for sure.

    (3)

  • Olivia T.

    I walked by Rock Bottom probably more than hundred of times and in my blur memory I think I tried this place once about five years ago. All I could remember was I had a salad and it was just blah. So I've never go back there just because I don't want another blah salad. Recently, my DL and I were hungry and we were in the neighborhood. So, Rock Bottom it is. We walked in and there were about eight people waited to be seated. I asked the host how long the wait was going to be and with his sassiness he replied that it would be about 20-25 minutes wait. I asked him how about the bar area and he replied that he didn't know about the bar area since it's been a while since he checked the area. Of course he used his sassiness tone again. My DL and I decided to just checked the bar ourselves and there were few empty tables including the counter. We decided to seat at the counter and ordered with the bartender. The bartender was nice and he was busy that night. The place was packed because they have a full blast AC and people are there to escape the heat. I ordered lemonade and DL had the Hefe. I had the burger with salsa and guacamole, DL ordered the nachos. Food portions were enormous. The nacho plate was the size of my head. Food were good, I love the steak fries that came with the burger. Service was good considering how busy they were. The host was not so much, he needs to realize he's hosting Rock Bottom and not on America's Next Top Model.

    (3)

  • Anton S.

    The reviewer right below me doesn't know what he is talking about. The server last night was pretty good looking, kinda goofy, she was nice and had a great smile. I enjoyed my 2 dollar pints. Tuesday nights at this place are awesome. Where else could you get a live band playing, no cover charge, and 2 dollar quality brews? Mug Club member...

    (5)

  • Mike E.

    We sat down for drinks (beer sample and a couple pints) along with dinner (nachos for appetizer, split the Chicken Mac Cheese and the Chicken Avocado Sandwich). All of the food was delicious, our service was timely and knowledgable - they even split the two entrees when they brought it out to make for easy sharing. Overall the experience was great, however at the tail end of our night the live music started, which seemed to be playing over the speakers about 50% too loud. If we had not been there for the start of their performance, it would have been 5 stars no doubt, but this made the end of the night painful and detracted from the visit.

    (4)

  • Kody H.

    Weak watery beer. For a brewery, I expect much better in Portland. Every other brewery in the area aims at a specific style, such as strong pale ales, or sour ales. This place is just dull in the alcohol department. As for service, what service? After we placed our beer order, we didn't see our waitress again for 15 minutes. We didn't order any food, so I have no idea what took so long. After that, we never saw another server again. We did see three waitresses just standing around the register and talking, but nobody came back to the table. We left our money for the beer and walked out. They were lucky to even have us pay.

    (1)

  • Rob W.

    Dear Rock Bottom Brewery, Your beer really isn't that great (It honestly reminds me of beer I had at a brew pub South Dakota recently), and your food is below average for an establishment of your genre, especially for the price you ask for it. Your 8 or 9 dollar burger is trounced by that of Rouge/Bridgeport/Deschutes, which are located not too far away. And no, your perpetual singer/songwriter night doesn't make up for it in the atmosphere department.

    (3)

  • Jason T.

    Other than the noise level, I actually semi enjoy Rock Bottom. My food expectation doesn't change, its consistent, not stellar and chain. I would equate it to Red Robbin or Denny's. It doesn't really ever get bad, but it doesn't wow you either. What does bother me and also hold them at a 3, is service. Our server either seemed to be attentive or aloof most of the time. It took awhile to reorder drinks, food was 15-20 minutes delayed and he constantly needed to be reminded of what was ordered. For a party of 5 people, whom didnt change drinks, its not that hard to look at the computer and reorder the same thing. The phrase "another round" doesn't mean "I'll have something completely different and I'm picky." Alas, I digress, food is OK, service is mediocre, its a chain don't expect a wow factor.

    (3)

  • John K.

    Standard for your Rock Bottom chain of restaurants. The beers were quite good and the sampler is quite affordable. I walked in, sat at the bar, and pointed at the beer menu. I said, "Yes." So the bartender poured me a sample of every single beer that they had (including the casks). Mind you this was Sunday morning because the West Coast likes to show football games at 10AM....still find that weird... If you want to go some place safe and standard American bar food. Check out Rock Bottom.

    (3)

  • Hieu T.

    I will have to update this review in the future, as I didn't get a full entree or feel like I will judge this restaurant fairly based on my meager experience. My first experience at Rock Bottom was nothing like I thought it was going to be. Being the prepared person that I am, I Yelped beforehand. Equipped with my new found knowledge, I was well prepared for the 30 some year olds and douchebagginess that many seem to observe here. There was some, but not to the extent some people exaggerate. It was Friday night at 8ish, but for the most part I saw lots of attractive women if anything. Granted, there were some people upstairs who seemed to have played the part of douchbagginess, but I couldn't tell from where I was seated. Oh well. The beer was good. I wasn't blown away, but it was definitely good. I ordered nachos with the chicken and was both overwhelmed and underwhelmed. The portion was enormous (!), but the quality was mediocre at best. The chicken was dry, the cheese was nearly hardened by the time it got to the table and there wasn't enough of the other toppings to make it worthy of being a great nacho plate (I want to get a legit entree next time). Of the sixteen people at our table, a majority of the people were not singing praises, but were either semi-pleased or unimpressed. The chicken wings are pretty standard fare too. My roommate mentioned his pasta wasn't great (bland or spicy, I forget) and so he just ate the chicken and shrimp off of it. The service was pretty great though. I mean our table was pretty massive and we had two servers who were attentive the entire time. Definitely a 4 star on service. The lasting feeling I had of the place is that its any other standard American restaurant on some kind of drug like someone else had mentioned. It really did nothing to differentiate itself from the other American restaurants out there. Except the beer, but there are much MUCH better beers out there (check out Henrys or Baileys).

    (3)

  • Kristi J.

    Food was good. Customer service not so much.

    (4)

  • Gayle B.

    OMG!!! Fricking awesome turkey burger.... Juicy, full of flavor oh just yum yum yum! The 16th Anniversary Ale is a nice change to an IPA citrus notes and a good hoppy! The ONLY reason this is not a 5 star is the inedible salty fries. Secret.... Kill it with ketchup and you can tolerate them! Otherwise awesome possum!!! The donut holes with carmel sauce were a good topper to the meal. Will come here again!

    (4)

  • Jeff W.

    We go here on occasion, not as much recently. But, definitely been around the block a few times. Maybe my favorite menu item here is the 'Chicken Fried Chicken,' it's pretty tasty. Can't go wrong with the burger either. I'd place Rock Bottom a couple notches above a place like Red Robin. Better burger than Red Ro, but can't say the same about the fries. It has the same type of feel but is lifted a little bit because it's situated in a cool spot downtown. PDX BURGER RATING: B-

    (3)

  • Mac M.

    I've passed by this place a thousand times before, but I never went in. Why, you may ask? Because it always seemed to have a plethora of middle-aged party girls combined with 30 something douche bags. I found myself downtown on one of the 100+ days last week with my dl, and we felt it was not necessary to walk by anymore - we needed some goddamn relief!! So we plopped ourselves down at the bar and hoped for the best. I got a pint of Hefe and the nachos - I almost always get nachos in restaurants like these because I don't want to get burned on the entrees and it's pretty hard to screw up nachos. The Hefe was soooo good; it was either due to the heatstroke, or perhaps they just had a good keg for once. The nachos we fine - except for the onions which I said I didn't want - no problem however, the friendly barkeep rush-ordered a new batch, and gave me a free pint of Hefe for my trouble! That's what I like in a good barkeep; the ability to improvise under adversity. Thanks to the good service at the RB, I will return someday...hopefully under better condtions.

    (3)

  • Tamatha W.

    We never heard of this restaurant and gave it a try. Had the Bourbon burger. It was delicious! I couldn't stop thinking about it and went back a week later. Unfortunately, my med. rare burger was a hockey puck. I told the waitress who handled it immediately. Not only did they remake my burger, the manager came over to apologize AND when we received the check, they had taken it off! Everyone we encountered there was very friendly and clearly well trained. Cudo's to the management....Well done! (no pun) : )

    (5)

  • Carlen L.

    I have to say, I have never once been disappointed in going to RB. My SO and I went and were promptly seated and they were considerate in finding a decent table, being that I am currently on crutches (ah- but that's another chapter!). Great service. So, we ordered the nachos (in which I've never been disappointed and you get a ton for the price you pay). Anywho, I'm happily snacking on my nachos when I feel something stringy in my mouth. Yep. A hair. Hey- it happens. So we flag our server down and show them the hair, in which they promptly take it away and bring us out a fresh plate of nachos. The second time was actually better than the first! We get our bill, and they comped us for the nachos. A total of $17 for 3 beers and the extras (beef, sour cream, and guac). Even the manager came out and apologized. That is why I rated RB 5 stars. I wasn't expecting to be comped for our nachos. Yeah, of course I wanted them re-done (who wouldn't, after seeing a hair in their food) and they did the right thing by taking them and giving us some new nachos. But comping us for that? Wow! Kudos!!

    (5)

  • Lauren L.

    We didn't try any of the food (and I probably wouldn't either, since it sort of reminds me of a Fridays or something like that) but they had a great beer selection and the bartender was super welcoming. It wouldn't be my first choice for a drink in the area, but they have a good happy hour that draws a lot of people in.

    (4)

  • John G.

    Stopped by for lunch at this busy downtown place. Part of a chain. Lot's of selections of food and brews. Everything in the middle of the road. Almost a sports bar theme with many different areas. They have pool tables also for entertainment. Food was average for lunch and we had the Sonoma wrap, grilled chicken sandwich and the enchiladas. Our local friends told us this is where some party people in their 20s go to let off some steam in the evening. Whatever.

    (3)

  • Michelle P.

    The "P" family Portland Pub Crawl: Stop #2 Our second stop on the day of drinking was Rock Bottom. Now i'm not quite sure why with all the beer that portland has to offer, we chose to go here, which i can go to in Virginia. However, i was impressed that they had some different beers. They had the typical Rock Bottom beer offerings (a lager, ale, IPA, red and stoudt) as well as a seasonal, which for the life of me i can't remember what it was. I enjoyed my lager and since we were traveling with some Rock Bottom vertrans they introduced me to the Rock Bottom mug club, which means i got to drink out of a big girl 22 ounce mug. I felt special. We also took this opportunity to soak up some of the alcohol and enjoy some appetizers. We opted for the Asiago cheese dip with beer bread, which was amazing as always. We also go the spinach and cheese dip, which i had never had and loved. My only real complaint was that we ran out of things to dip in it, so were left scraping the bowls with a spoon! Whatever, it tasted good! I definitely could definitely see stopping here rather than another chain restaurant in the city, but with so many other breweries in the area, i wouldn't choose this place to go to for its beer.

    (3)

  • Tiffany T.

    Got blitzed on the blitzen beer here last week. It is stroooong. They do a mean honey mustard chicken sandwich. The mac and cheese, was dry and spicy, while I prefer creamy. It was pretty loud inside, probably just a good place to pound beers.

    (4)

  • Melissa P.

    I recently started looking at the site hotchickswithdouchebags.… , cause it's hilarious. And I'm pretty sure that many of the photo submissions have been taken at Rock Bottom. There was the chodescrote table next to us, collars up, hos down. There was the teetering party of wig wearers. And there was the barfing girl in the bathroom. At 9:30. This place was cooler when I was a hot chick with a douche bag.. but yeah, that actually never happened.

    (2)

  • Yoonie C.

    Bf & I ordered the sampler, buffalo wings, loaded skins, and nachos during Happy Hour before a Blazer game in Dec 2009. Loved almost all of the beers, except the sour-yogurt one? and had a great time. Lesson learned: whenever at a Rock Bottom, get the sampler of local brews.

    (4)

  • Robert P.

    Solid burgers and great beer what more could you want?

    (4)

  • sionn a.

    Been going here for years when we lived in Portland, but on a recent visit I was less than impressed. First thing was that it was Happy Hour, but Happy Hour does not apply to the seated area-only to the bar and upstairs, not really fair when we have a young baby with us. We were not the only ones, as all surrounding tables were also asking about getting Happy Hour. Come on guys, be competitive here !!! (and to note that I was not concerned about the beer pricing for happy hour, but instead to have the food options at happy hour prices) Beer is still good thankfully, but we were disappointed by the food. I ordered the 8oz filet, when it came out it looked like a tiny bit of poop(maybe not fully fair to say, but just making a point that it was really really small). For $24 I would consider this a ripoff. I mentioned it to the waiter, but he lacked any concern and also failed to follow up with us later. A disappointment overall, not sure if we will ever go back again especially when there is so much choice around. Go to Paddy's instead which is just one block away, better selection of drink and the food is honestly better.

    (2)

  • Jaime L.

    I go here almost every Wednesday night to see my friends band. They perform right in time for happy hour. The drinks are always really good and their happy hour menu is cheap and has a great assortment of late night snacks.

    (5)

  • Brian S.

    The last two times i have been there the service was very slow. Last summer during fleet week the place was full but there were free tables in the bar. We quickly figured out why - only one person servicing the bar. Finally the manager came over to take our order after 20 minutes and said they were short handed. Either way - we watched as people came and went from the tables outside. I think the manager should have re-assigned the staff in that case. The beers are usually good. The food is just OK. Nothing special about it. There are other great places in Portland with more character and better food and beer.

    (3)

  • Drea R.

    Took a big group here for work. It was nice, well priced and the food was ok. Nothing really stood out and the best part is that its a brewery.

    (3)

  • Tommy S.

    Get the chicken fried chicken, some of the best poultry I have ever had. MMmmmm

    (5)

  • Roxie G.

    Pretty good happy hour. Nice set up. The extra star is for the cool waitress we had. She was sweet!

    (4)

  • Turner M.

    This place is good. solid. tasty. just not super impressive. Servers are attentive. Food is good - highlights include the mac n' cheese, the burgers, the chicken nachos. Beer is delicious, but you can find better at other Portland breweries (especially Amnesia up on N. Mississippi) It's one of the better mid-priced restaurants downtown, but it does feel like a high-class Chile's or Applebee's.

    (3)

  • Ana B.

    claustrophobic. loud. can't speak for the food but there are much better places to get a drink in the area I assure you.

    (2)

  • Steph G.

    Stopped in here for dinner one night last week. The place was packed and so the we had to wait for a table. If you wait, then you can either sit by the door, or go to order drinks at the bar. The bar was also packed. We waited about 20 minutes to be seated on a Friday night at dinner time. The menu is very American traditional, but props for offering vegetarian options. I had a veggie burger and my boyfriend got something with chicken in it. We were seated by the back and our waitress was very helpful and came by several times to check on us. Although the place was packed, it took less than 20 minutes for our entrees to come out. Overall we liked the food, but it was nothing special. I would say that this is type of place you would come and meet friends when you don't know what their eating preferences are, and mostly to enjoy being with your friends rather than focusing on the food. Otherwise, I would venture up the food truck area, which has a greater variety of food at better prices.

    (3)

  • Becca H.

    This place was a great stop before and after watching the Portland fireworks on July 4th. We stopped in and had some drinks and then left to watch and then came back. The drinks weren't too expensive even on a Saturday night. It was about 4.75 for a beer and I got a cocktail for about 5.50. not too bad in my book. Also the wait staff was really nice and attentive even though there were a ton of people in there. We ended up spending a lot of money, only on drinks hahaha but from looking around, the portions of food were huge. The only problem I had was the Tequila Sunrise tasted like there was absolutely no tequila in it... But the drink I would recommend is the Sexy Bex. It tasted like Rainbow Sherbert which is absolute heaven! but 7 dollars! I was a big spender that night. hahaha But yea, not a bad place for some good times drinking with some good friends!

    (4)

  • Tara S.

    I constantly find myself drawn to rock bottom when i am downtown. they have great food, an incredible happy hour and great service. Try the southwestern salad with chicken. its pretty fantastic. The club sando on the other hand... not so fabulous.

    (4)

  • Jerod P.

    I really like the look and feel of this place, they had a live band going as well which was cool. The beer wasn't outrageously priced but I've had a lot better from other brewery's. the Mac n cheese was very good, but my biggest problem was my burger. I asked for it cooked medium and what I got was a burger with a great bun, yummy onion strings, good sauce, and a completely over cooked dried out patty of meat. I tried to work through it because everything else was so good but I couldn't. Lots of potential here but the kitchen needs to pay attention to details.

    (3)

  • Tom Y.

    Ahh Rock Bottom, its not really Rock Bottom of the list but the food is average, and so is the beer by Portland micro-brewery standards. The service is always really good either at the bar or in the dining room. Whenever I am in Portland and I am in the downtown area Rock Bottom is pretty good spot to grab a beer during happy-hour right after work hours or on my way back to my hotel room late at night.

    (3)

  • Sasha S.

    I only gave three stars, so sad, but there are reasons! The prices! Parking! Darkness! SPORTS? Well let me explain exactly what I mean, disclosing my vagueness. It's a personal thing. I'm going to review how I review when to break up with someone, pros and cons, likes and dislikes: Likes -Flash fried chicken with gooey mashed taters -Cheap beer on tap -Happy hour prices -Staff, in the bar -A neat view from the upstairs, you can see the beer brewing! -Location, near mall, if I wanna see a movie Dislikes -Staff in the dining room -Wait time on Fridays, it's not THAT amazing -Parking -It's a chain.. :( -Hoppy smell, smells like butt -Non happy hour prices.. so sad. My wallet hurts. -Lack of changing menu -Other drinks = expensive -Upstairs area, really small, and last time I was there the waitress was a total bully to me. Oop. As you can see, my dislikes outweigh my likes... so. 3 stars!

    (3)

  • Jeff W.

    The beer is good, but it's a very typical large brew pub. Not really for me. Feels corporate, like it lacks a soul

    (2)

  • Jose A.

    Pretty standard Rock Bottom, beers were all pretty good, nothing that stood out as execptional, worth stopping at to check it off your rock bottom bucket list...

    (4)

  • Maryrose S.

    We stopped in here after the 4th of July Fireworks. No way was I going to ride the rail back to our hotel in that crowd! LOL! For an insanely busy night, we were seated promptly. I ordered a mango mojito and realized I should have just gone for the beer. Not even a hint of mango but a whole lot of seltzer. There was nothing extraordinary about the menu. I ordered the grilled artichoke which had little to it and was really fibrous. I also got the salt and pepper shrimp which was different from what I was expecting. However, it was very good. Service was friendly and fast. I'd come back if I HAD to, but I think Portland has more to offer.

    (3)

  • Songphon M.

    Went there several times for a late night happy hour menu. The food was so-so with typical items like fries and dip - nothing special in particular. I guess what we loved about the place is the atmosphere and friends that we hanged out with. The service was not bad.

    (3)

  • Michael H.

    Pretty nice spot. Tasty beer and fun good food. Highly recommend the beer sampler.

    (4)

  • Jamie A.

    Came back to Rock Bottom for the Chicken Mac and Cheese, kind of disappointing today. Chicken had some gristle and was burnt. Overall it was OK, but would get something else next time. Service and atmosphere here is always good.

    (3)

  • George R.

    Salmon dry/tasteless. Broccoli veggies also had no seasoning. I won't be back.

    (2)

  • Jenny C.

    I used to have the sweetest desk location at school. I could look out one window and see the max coming and the size of the crowd waiting for it, and I could look out the other and see how busy Rock Bottom looked for lunch / dinner / happy hour aka the closest place for a much needed break from the CAD and Model Building. My first experience with Rock Bottom was in Chicago. I figured it was a local place and thought "Oh hey cool, the beers have cute Chicago-y names". Flash-forward to going to Rock Bottom PDX for the first time, realizing that the place seemed familiar, but not quite placing it I thought "Oh hey cool, the beers have cute Portlandy names....wait a tic..." The food is at best okay. It's usually busy, the atmosphere switches between business lunches, tourists trying to pronounce things like "Maltnomah" and college kids getting a bite before hitting up the clubs or what have you. This is probably due to the fact that it's the only "likely to please all" type sit down restaurants within a few blocks. There are options for all types of diets, decent beer, and fairly reliable service. It's by no means a place to take out of town guests, or stop at if you're visiting. You can do better, especially downtown. But if you need somewhere to get away from the hectic whatever you're doing for a few minutes it's a safe bet. Now that my new desk will be in a really really gorgeous building in Old Town (yeah you read that location right) and I won't have either of my sightlines that have really just become second nature people watching view corridors, I suppose I'll have to find a new place to be my worst case scenario escape. Maybe it will actually be a 100% local spot. It'd better be.

    (3)

  • Chinmay G.

    not many veggie options

    (2)

  • Izzy N.

    This place always seems busy as hell. The food reminds me of a glorified, spiffied up applebee's. I don't even like beer either. I just came along with a group of friends to be agreeable. Good for a frat/sorority reunion, especially if you're from U of O.

    (1)

  • Abby B.

    Had dinner here while visiting. I had the waldorf salad, grilled chicken, blue cheese, grapes, dried cherries and a honey mustard vinegarette. Pretty tasty and filling. The beer was okay, but nothing to write home about. Husband's burger was good but again nothing special, he especially liked the thin cut fries.

    (3)

  • Jorge M.

    Prices in this place are great, I liked their beers and would definitely be back next time I am in Portland. I did not try any of the food and just set at the bar. Michael was pretty nice and gave me a few tips on other places in Portland. I don't know about the food... but this would be a great place to have a beer in a hot summer day.

    (4)

  • Elizabeth E.

    When Rock Bottom opened in Portland ages ago, I thought it was a great addition, and so did my dad & his happy-hour after work friends. It seemed like the kind of bar I might enjoy when I became old enough to go out for a beer. However, whether I'm older & wiser (for example, I've since learned its a chain) or whether Rock Bottom has changed...I now have mediocre feelings for Rock Bottom which at times can border on disdain. Its also is no longer the kind of place an adult like my father would care to frequent. On a quiet sunday afternoon/evening I enjoy catching a beer & some sports in the bar, the beer is tasty, the food is decent and service is always great. However, flash forward to a Saturday night at 9pm: Three of us snag the only table available, and a freindly server gets our drink order right away. I run off to the bathroom, only to overhear the following conversation of the two girls using the stall next to me (yes, one stall, two girls, at the same time, like we're at a frat party): Sexy Vixen #1: "Ohmigod, Jennie just called, but I'm totally not ready to meet them at the club" Sexy Vixen #2: "Seriously, we should stay a little longer...blah blah blah." Sexy Vixen #1: "Ohmigod, I can't believe I just peed in the trashcan" (apparently there was a little plastic garbage can in the handicap stall they were occupying, which she apparently re-purposed). Sexy Vixen #2: "Whatever, when you have to go you have to go." Sexy Vixen #1: "I just couldn't wait, so whatever." Did I mention it was only 9pm. Who is so intoxicated by 9pm that they must pee in the trash? Am I really asking that question? Utterly grossed out, but grateful that I was leaving the restroom before it got to be smelling viciously nasty, I ran back out to my friends. Then I glanced around the room, wondering if I really WAS at a frat party...and sure enough, there was a meat-market vibe, heaps of young drunk people slurring their words, and too much makeup and hair-flipping. So, I think Saturday nights aren't my scene. But I'm not willing to write off Rock Bottom completely because those nice quieter evenings and afternoons aren't half-bad. Also: stick with the beer, the mixed drinks are not their thing.

    (2)

  • Nisha D.

    This place is a good Portland basic and in a great central location. Easy to meet people here and then go and do other stuff after drinking and/or eating. Their beer is wonderful. Their booths are super comfy and I'm rather amused (being from California) the little side hooks for coats in the rainy season. I'm told other places have this too, but it was the first time I've seen it. The food (I got grilled enchiladas) was pretty good, but slightly overpriced. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food. Their chocolate cheesecake was pretty damn good as well. The crowd is a mix of happy hour coworkers (my scenario), college students, and men in ties watching sports and clapping intermittently.

    (3)

  • Jenny O.

    If you like the sports bar atmosphere, then this place if for you! The wait staff was very friendly but service was slow. It WAS a Saturday night and the Ducks beat Stanford so there was good reason for the cheering! I would still recommend Rock Bottom Brewery...it is right on the MAX line, so imbibe on the many beers and wines they have to offer. Oh, and their jambalya dish was awesome!

    (3)

  • Ajia T.

    Let me just say that I think the name suits this joint....(ouch). I'm not really into chain breweries, so there's one problem. And this place feels like TGIFridays meets McMenamins. I rather think of Rock Bottom as well-placed for tourist families and out-of-town business folk. Granted, I've had happy hour here a few times, but always with mediocre service, beer, and food. It's just never been "good," let alone "great." This past weekend, I came here with friends for post-Pride provisions and felt there was something missing. Our waiter did a good job, despite the crowds. The giant soft pretzel appetizer was pretty tasty, but my Tuscan chicken salad was lacking in flavor and quality. The freshness wasn't really there, to say the least. Some of the greens were wilted, unintentionally, I assume. The chicken was slimy. The little ciabatta roll served with it was stale. Ugh. So, they get two stars: 1 for pretty good service and 1 for tasty soft pretzels. Bottom line (pun intended): If you want great beer and a tasty bite in downtown Portland, I suggest you go to Tug Boat Brewing Co., the Virginia Cafe, or even Ringler's Annex instead. Skip Rock Bottom entirely.

    (2)

  • Jim C.

    The best place in town to celebrate mass layoffs at. OK, so there are any number of good places to go when someone leaves a company... a pool hall like Uptown Billiards Club to celebrate a transition to a new and better job... a martini at the (now defunct, dammit) Brazen Bean to toast whatever comes next... a long, drawn-out bitch session over innumerable beers at a dive bar... But where do you go when your whole division is whacked? Why, Rock Bottom, of course! The bland amalgam of TGIF food and mediocre beer is the perfect solution for big groups of disparate people, who taken as individuals might have some great taste and value to their company, but in aggregate deserve a two-beer cap and appetizers only on the company that has so graciously honored them with a severance package.

    (2)

  • Holly M.

    Rock Bottom was our bar of choice until we moved out of downtown. Don't go here for lunch- my hubby did and the service/food was so slow he came back to work late! Happy hour is great, go upstairs if you can, but you'll be splitting your tab by yourself (the waitstaff either doesn't have a convenient program, or splitting a tab is beyond their comprehension). Dinner downstairs is great, and the bar downstairs is great for sports events. The food is good, their beer is okay, and their mac and cheese is good (a bit too spicy for me, though).

    (4)

  • Rafael L.

    Yawwwwwn! This place is a national chain, the Denny's of breweries if you ask me. In Modesto it might have a chance, but there are just too many great local places in Portland to waste your time here. The food is okay and the service was good, but it's nothing special.

    (2)

  • Haylie B.

    Attn Portlandia et al. Why come here? Mediocre service, food, and beer. With all the wonderful and breweries in the city...skip it! Save Rock Bottom for when you are in an airport in San Antonio and need something safe.

    (2)

  • Erin C.

    Good food, good beer. The pulled pork is awesome. Good happy hour menu.

    (3)

  • Christi D.

    Stopped here only because it was right next to the parking garage I was in ($5 parking!). There was live music being played inside, however, I only went in to use the restroom. We ate appetizers on the patio. The assortment we ordered tasted good, but the portions were a lot smaller than I would have liked. I ordered the Kung Pao beer because it sounded interesting. Tasted interesting too, probably wouldn't order it again. It was dubbed the hangovers cure by our waiter. Overall, decent place, but didn't stand out among its peers enough for me to come back if given a choice. Convenient spot if you're a Max rider though.

    (3)

  • Kait K.

    Rock bottom, to me, is nothing special. It's very large so it can accommodate large groups, has a big menu to appease those masses and I think is probably pretty family friendly. They brew their own beers which is always fun to see. The staff is upbeat. I really only come here when my mom is visiting from Colfax (town of less than 3000 in Washington), because she loves it. To me its a step above Red Robin. On her last visit for the Shamrock run we came on a Saturday during happy hour. I believe our beers were half off and they were good, but again, nothing special. We ordered shrimp tacos which were filling but nothing to write yelp about (see what I did there) all in all I really can't think of much more to say about this place. There are A LOT better breweries to visit in town. Venture out my friends.

    (3)

  • Kim F.

    Their speciality item, Bacon Chicken Mac n Cheese, is unbelievably delicious! Our waiter was friendly and the beer was great. Highly recommend!

    (5)

  • Nicole Y.

    Came in on a Saturday night and got seated quickly. Service was decent, wasn't the best but wasn't the worse, the pomberry Cosmo I got was delicious!!! The brewery platter was bomb dot com. Everything on it was delicious and had a nice variety.

    (4)

  • Jonathan G.

    Service was a little slow. I had the jalapeno burger, was delicious. Also got the pretzel bites, the sauce that came with it was amazing!

    (4)

  • Nicole F.

    Our server, Emily, was great. I'm not a chain frequenting kinda yelper on a normal basis, but our 92 year old friend was about to keel over from lack of protein so we rushed him in here....and of course even though he has lived in Portland the last 85 years he has never even heard of this joint. He had the tortilla soup which he thought was a little spicy and while we chalked this up to his age, we warned him when we gave him some of our southwest salad that it was "really spicy" and we are from San Diego and used to spice. So he bites into it and says, "this isn't spicy." So with that said, perhaps the soup is over the top on spice? The salad wasn't great but their Tillamook burger was prepared really well and one of the better chain burgers I've had. Plus their fries are addictive and somehow manage to stay crisp at room temperature ... a negative and a positive depending on how you look at it.

    (3)

  • F H.

    Drinks were good but service was slow. Actually, i think the waitress forgot to put in our order. We waited 35 min for appetizers to arrive and that was after we asked about it 25 minutes after ordering.

    (2)

  • Jason C.

    I've been to multiple Rock Bottom restaurants, but this location in particular had the worst service. It hasn't even busy and the specials were way over priced for how little the portions were.

    (2)

  • Randy C.

    This RB is on point! At least the bar is! Madison takes great care of you! The food is up to par with all the other RB's but he makes a real difference!

    (5)

  • KeshiaSkye S.

    Went to RB with a few co-workers for a lunch meeting. I have never been to RB and had heard mixed reviews. We made reservations to avoid a long wait, but didn't seem needed as it was pretty quiet when we arrived (about 11:30). We were seated rather fast and our waitress greeted us and took drink orders almost immediately. The atmosphere is ok, very corporate but still nice. The restaurant is downstairs and then upstairs there is the bar, video lottery and pool. The menu is quite large, not necessarily in a good way. It took a while to decided for everyone, and I had even skimmed the menu before arrival online. Prices are dencent, $10-15. I and another co-worker both ended up ordering a special on the Octoberfest menu, the German Sausage Mac n' Cheese and it was very tasty. I've had better Mac, but i'd for sure pay for this again. Our other co-worker ordered a burger and she also enjoyed her food. Overall, my experience is quite positive. I can live without ever eating here again but I would definitely do so if the opportunity arose again.

    (3)

  • Mike M.

    Decent food and beer. Nothing to write home about. The Long Beach, California location is also decent.

    (3)

  • Mayra V.

    Great place! Friendly service, makes you just want to hang out here. Live music. Guy with a guitar singing a variety of songs. He has a great voice. Will come back if I'm ever in the area again.

    (5)

  • Riley M.

    We went after a day spent at the Saturday market. Not too crowded at the time as it was still early for dinner. Waitress was really sweet and efficient. Service was great and food was awesome. My grandma is notorious for hating foods be sending it back, but she actually loved it and ate it all!

    (5)

  • Jesy B.

    Ugh, no. After many visits here, I just don't like Rock Bottom that much and only visit it as a convenience stop for light bites and drinks. But after our last visit here, I'm going to be hard pressed to come back here. First off, and the big no no - the BEER. It is just not that good. My boyfriend took a sip of the IPA and he immediately said "well this is no good". And it wasn't. It was just flat and not very tasty at all. For brewery, goodness, that's not good. Food? I decided to go with the steak tacos. I don't know what was going on but half the steak was tough as hell, and the rest was blood red raw. What? To top that off, the wrappings fell apart immediately when I picked up the first one. I ended up using a fork for the remainder. Oh, and another thing? The regular price is $9.95 and happy hour was $7 - and you get one less taco. So basically it's not a deal at all. My boyfriend got the mac & cheese and added chicken. There was no chicken to be seen. Service was okay. Half the time our server was cleaning tables which seemed un-needed given how unbusy it was in the bar area. Meh. Won't be back unless dragged.

    (2)

  • Joel T.

    I went here for a friends birthday with a group of about 30. The restaurant is large and had a section big enough to accommodate all of us at one table. The food was very run of the mill. I got a burger and fries and had no feeling at all about my eating experience. It reminds me of Applebee's or "your hometown" bar and grill. The service was great but I don't have plans to go back. They seem to get a lot of business because if their location downtown bear the MAX, Saturday market, and old cobble streets. If I had to guess is say most of their customers are vacationers and suburbanites only in town for a short period of time. I feel the same about their beer as I do about the food.

    (3)

  • Allison S.

    Food was good and liked the establishment but the service was pretty slow. Kind of bummed me out cuz I had to pay an additional hour at the parking garage because of it :( food was cold

    (3)

  • Matt S.

    All I can say is: How disappointing. When we arrived just before 8 pm on a Saturday it wasn't packed. It still took us a solid 10 minutes to see our server after we were seated. He was a nice young guy and tried to be as efficient as possible, but sadly the service was just as slow once we ordered drinks and food. Drink selection and food selection is good, but to be perfect honest it's over priced chain restaurant food. Once we did get our food it was hot and tasted good, but we don't come here often because we can get the same quality for less at other spots around the area. The staff at Rock Bottom tries their best, but for whatever reason they're always slow and the food is constantly over priced. It's because of the price and slow service that they get 2 stars, not the staff.

    (2)

  • Michael G.

    We went here with my parents for lunch one Sunday afternoon. Our server was really pleasant, friendly and checked on us regularly, but not so often it was annoying. I would give the service five stars. The food was pretty good, nothing special, but pretty good (I would probably give the food 3.5 stars). It took a reasonable amount of time to get our food and the prices were OK. If you wanted to watch a popular game on TV you knew would be on, like the Blazers or Oregon, etc. it would be a good place to watch a game, while still being able to have a conversation with friends. The TVs weren't so dominant though that we didn't have a good lunch. I feel like there was a good mix of seating (those who wanted to watch a game and those who wanted nothing to do with the TVs). Overall, I wouldn't drive across town to visit Rock Bottom, but if I were downtown or nearby and wanted a place to grab a beer that offered a good selection and had pretty good food, I would stop in again.

    (4)

  • Winnie T.

    Eating at a brewery is a must when you visit Oregon! Located in the busy downtown of Portland. I did not have enough/any time to shop here, I'm so sad, I'll be back though! Did I mention no sales tax here?? Back to the point, this place was suggested to us by locals. It's like an elephant bar or BJ's. When C and I came here with his family friends, it was quite crowded, must have been prom season! But we got seated right away, which was nice. Boys and their games, luckily we sat at tables with views of the tv. Everyone ordered a beer to start, don't think you can go wrong. But we asked the waiter for suggestions, I ended up ordering the lightest one (forgot what it's called but it was good!). Menu wasn't that extensive, expected. I ordered the Salmon dish with rice and vegetables, pretty good. Bathroom is upstairs. The restaurant was LOUD. We all felt like we were yelling to be heard. Not a good place for first dates, let me tell you. But overall, pretty nice place to get dinner and beer.

    (4)

  • Jeanine O.

    The Rock Bottom Portland is the same as 10 years ago! Great food, service, atmosphere and place to hook up after work, festival in town or shopping in the area. Max picks up passengers right in front headed westbound. So convenient!!

    (4)

  • Jane S.

    I give this place three stars because the service, although delayed, was friendly and welcoming. The food - not so great. I got the RB veggie tacos which were actually pretty tasty, but made with processed cheese. I guess I should say they were tasty enough for being made with processed cheese. But really, who the heck puts American singles on a taco?? For the price, I feel like I deserved a little more quality than that, so that was kind of lame. My stepson ordered a burger, I can't remember which one, but it came back with nothing but a patty between two dry slices of bread and the pickles he asked them not to put on it. Uhh . . . also a very lame deal for how much it cost. The beer was great, the service was okay, but it's definitely not enough to make me want to come back here.

    (3)

  • Corin R.

    Great atmosphere! Great service and the the food is amazing. Food is really good order the chicken fried steak.

    (5)

  • Julianna I.

    I am not a beer fan but I became a brewery fan last night. I came here for drinks and split a 6 beer taste tester with my boo. We then proceeded to test how well we knew our beers. In the end: I don't know my beer but I do know how to have fun at a brewery.

    (4)

  • Denise K.

    Great place to drink some beer and chill with friends! They have a great happy hour and awesome service. Our waitress was one of the friendliest girls ever. I also really liked the atmosphere, pretty cool bar area. But the food was just average and the jalapeno spinach dip was HORRIBLE. I usually love dip but this was pretty bad. Avoid it please. Everything else was a-okay. As long as you drinking, I'd recommend this place. :)

    (3)

  • Azsha P.

    Our server Rissetto in the lounge area was INCREDIBLE! She was accommodating, kind, and checked by our table often. Not that she needed to though.... The food was delicious, prompt, and our orders were made to the specifications we requested. She gave great recommendations on food and beer. The brewers tapped a new keg while we were there and gave us all a beer! Definitely will go back- always an awesome experience at rock bottom

    (5)

  • Byron Y.

    Just was strolling by and saw this restaurant. Thought we would try it. And glad we did. Had their Bison Burger which was outstanding. Fries came with it and they were superb. Not too greasy as they some times are. Definitely come in again as there are so many choices on the menu anyone could find something they will like.

    (4)

  • Marco O.

    Actually two and half stars is more like it. As minor as it may sound, a request for water should not require to ask three times. Also I want name tags to come back in vogue. The wait staff was less than affable and the AC was overwhelming with the fans blowing at full speed. Just a suggestion, rock bottom management, turn every other one off or try medium speed. And seven onion rings was way too much. Reduce the amount, please for the love of all that is holy. Turn down the television sound a bit, commercials suck. Please, do enjoy your visit.

    (3)

  • Priscilla D.

    I really enjoyed this place a lot! The food, service and ambiance was amazing! We hung out here a total of 3 times during our visit to Portland and so I guess we really liked it!!!

    (5)

  • Matt C.

    TV's, good food, booze and billiards.....not too much else one can ask for

    (4)

  • Joyce P.

    my family and I visited rock bottom brewery thus evening. they would receive 5 stars but the only beer selections were all hoppy and I am a malty girl. My son in law and I both ordered rb ale chicken, granddaughter the chicken macaroni and cheese, and daughter her nachos. when the rb ale chicken was served, unfortunately the meal was cold. immediately our server, chase came to the table and immediately without question, took our meals to the kitchen to be redone. the manager then came by, and told us he had taken the meals from our check. the rb ale chicken was represented, hot, and delicious. thank you! great customer service chase!

    (4)

  • Ali S.

    Stopped in for lunch with a party of 7. We were promptly seated and the service was great. The Beer: delicious The food: we all had burgers, they were bland and a bit disappointing to be honest. I dare say Red Robin is better. We likely won't be back, this place was nothing special.

    (3)

  • Brittany L.

    I've been here before and the waiter I had was fantastic so I came back with my boyfriend a few months later. I ordered some nachos and it had like 1 drop of cheese and hardly any toppings. I asked the waitress if there was any way I could get more in a kind manner and she extremely distressed said she'd get the manager as if I said something rude. I wasn't being rude, they are a bit busy. My boyfriend ordered a double vodka and lime, they brought gin and tonic. I said that wasn't what he ordered, and they didn't take anything off our bill despite being clearly a bit irritated, still not rude. Just confused by how you mess up twice in a row.... I'll make sure next time I come I get a waiter/waitress who is aware of how to do their job.

    (3)

  • Nikki H.

    We had the street tacos, burgers, and chicken bacon mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was so creamy and amazing it makes your mouth and your mind happy. The street tacos were some of the best I've had, couldn't get enough, but the 3 of us were stuffed beyond imagination.

    (5)

  • R. A. M.

    good beer, serviceable food, always pleasant wait staff. A good option for downtown

    (3)

  • Victoria L.

    $6 for a 6 beer wine flight.. YES!!!!!!!! After getting off a late night flight, drinking is pretty much the first thing we wanted to do. We stumbled upon Rock Bottom and were so happy we did! The flights were ridiculously cheap and gave a good variation to all their different beers. My boyfriend got 2 full beers which both had strong alcohol content for a good price. For food we got the jalapeño dip and the tacos. They tasted great while drinking beer but I'd have to say I felt a little gross the next morning. The service was great and our waitress was super sweet and friendly. She even gave us a "rewards" card for $10 off the next time we came in! The live band was fun (I said fun, not good) and the atmosphere was very comfortable. I would definitely come back here!!!!

    (4)

  • Tina H.

    the food was pretty good. but I had the worst worst worst waiter in the world. never going back. I forgot to get his name but he was so impatient and rude. my baby brother was playing with the salt and he snatched it out of his hands and slammed it on a different table. I wanted to get up and slap the shit out of him.

    (2)

  • Kylie L.

    I have eaten here twice. The first time was ehhh, had a grilled chicken sandwich/burger type thing that was a bit too burnt. Took it to go, probably should have complained, oh well. Second time, much better. We were in a rush to get to the airport and had planned to walk up 5 more blocks from here with our luggage, but by the time we started walking, we thought it would be too much with our luggage so we settled here for a late lunch. I had the 2:00AM burger with potato salad yelp.com/biz_photos/rock… and it was deliciousssss. Whoever thought of an egg and hash browns in a burger, genius. Why didn't I think of that? Sarah L. had the Tillamook Bacon Burger with fruit yelp.com/biz_photos/rock… , no complaints here. Near the front desk, they have root beer hard candy. Yuck, but saved some for the bf.

    (4)

  • Chelsea S.

    Good food and service. We usually sit outside with our dog and still the service isn't bad. they will substitute anything you ask without hesitation. we got some type of loyalty card with a $10 credit when we first ate there, so that was a nice gesture. we will be coming back for sure.

    (4)

  • Jack W.

    Good beer, good service, but unfortunately short-sighted management. I went there with my family. The server was very nice and was very helpful answering questions about beers and food. Unfortunately, the management does not seem to have the same sense of service as their waiting staff does. In short, some mistakes were made with our order and our server was genuinely very apologetic about it. She went and asked the manager if she could comp us for by removing the items that did not arrive as ordered off our bill. She came back and told us that her manager would not do that... To me this was not about the money, as I was planning on compensating the server in tip for whatever discount we would have gotten. It was the shortsightedness of the management that was sadly disappointing.

    (1)

  • Brittany A.

    This is the worst restaurant experience I have ever had. Food took over an hour to come out of the kitchen. I ordered a steak with mashed potatoes. The potatoes came out rock hard and cold. 2 other plates at our table had to be sent back as well because they were cold. When my steak came back my steak was pretty much raw on the plate. We had to send it back again, and by this time I had lost my patience and my appetite with this place. Most definitely will never come back here again.

    (1)

  • Jeff B.

    Great Beer. Great Margaritas. Great Nachos. Great Entrees. Love the Bacon Mac N Cheese.

    (5)

  • Connor B.

    Beer is pretty good, although the service is horrible. Food looks alright. I wouldn't recommend this place.

    (2)

  • Harsha G.

    #NAME?

    (3)

  • Tony P.

    phenomenal service and fantastic food! Derrick was a wonderful and thoughtful waiter! had an amazing late dinner. 2 thumbs up!

    (5)

  • Tim O.

    Location is cool.. Very eclectic people around, tv's, good beer, clean, so why two stars you ask? Let's start with service, or lack thereof. There was no wait on a Saturday night at 6pm (should of been a warning for us) and we were allowed to take a seat in the bar area where we proceeded to wait a good 10 minutes before we saw a server. In that ten minutes I saw other tables with drinks so clearly there was a server somewhere.. Just slow or understaffed. The menu had some interesting choices, normally being a burger guy I decided to step outside my box and ordered the RB Ale chicken while my wife went with the food truck pork, avocado taco things. The chicken was cooked well, and tasted like something I could of made at home very easily. Mashed red potatoes... Bland, broccoli, zucchini, carrot mix.. Under seasoned. Supposed to be a mushroom based sauce, in the picture looked very rich, with a plethora of mushrooms on the dish.. Mine had 1... So overall a huge let down at 15$ thankfully my wife's pork flat taco things were only 5$ because we could have forgotten if we ate them because they were tiny.. Good flavor but definitely mini. She also got some onion rings thankfully to fill the gap the tacos left. They came out without their special jalapeño ranch so we asked immediately for the sauce from the gentleman who brought them who said he would be right back and then proceeded to never return, as well as our waitress. Who when I finally saw and flagged down for the sauce you could have rung out the onion rings because they had sat so long they were cold. The worst part of that was no mention of replacement with a fresh batch, and no removal of the item from the final bill. Rock Bottom you are.. We will never return and plan to share our experience with anyone interested.

    (2)

  • Erin A.

    My folks were visitng Portland and they wanted to try ALL THE BREWERIES! We are all beer lovers and what better city to try all the beers?! We stopped at Rock Bottom on a later Monday night for a later dinner and beer(around 8:30pm) a couple weeks ago. There is a section of bar booths up front, maybe 5 or 6. 2 or 3 were occupied and the empty ones looked like they were recently occupied and had not been bussed yet. We sat at one of the cleaner tables (just needed a wipe down). We didn't care, no big deal. I saw a young man come out and bussed the booth near us. Around the same time, our would-be server came out. Without saying "hi" and without any word from us, she stated, "OH you guys just had to sit at the only dirty table didn't you?" and tossed a couple menus on the table. My dad and I kind of laughed and thought she was joking. I said something like, "oh yeah guess it needs to be wiped down, huh." We were in a jovial mood, never demanded a thing. We went on our merry way to looking at the beer selection. I thought it was kind of odd and maybe passive aggressive but whatever. We would have been just fine to continue on had it stopped there. BUT NOOOOO! She came back with a rag to wipe down the table and again said, "yeah you just HAD to pick the one dirty table." this time with a LOT of snark and clearly being nasty. I said, "the other booths were also not bussed when we walked in, we tried choosing the cleanest one." She responded, "Uh no. they are clean. You sat in the ONLY dirty one" and walked off without taking our order or asking us anything else. I looked at the tables and yes they were now bussed and clean but they were definitely NOT when we walked in. I felt very confused and just...mad. Why would a server give us so much guff for something so simple and easy to fix? We were going to have dinner and drinks, and we tip well...But instead we got up and left and felt very put-off by this place because of that server's weird and nasty attitude. I did let her know we were leaving because of her attitude and she preceeded to give us dirty looks the whole time while we walked out. Admittedly, I was returning the glares. I hope RockBottom realizes they have a rude and nasty employee and give her the boot. While my parents are from out of town, my husband and I live here and they have lost our potential business from this experience.

    (1)

  • Laura C.

    I have been patronizing this restaurant since 1995. I was there last week and I was there last night. I have tried many items from the menu, but really, really loved the Sante Fe Chicken salad I ordered yesterday. Before that I had gotten the bone marrow-like flutas and the jalapeno artichoke dip. I miss the days where you purchased a stein and kept it there, hanging above the front bar. Friends often could spot mine and leave tokens (spare change, a joke, and notes) for me. Mostly, I was always there for the bee (a nutty brown ale). Well, until they started hosting the Portland Fire annual Firemans's auction. That took us ladies' patronage to a whole new level! You're pretty much gonna like everything on the menu, because it's basically high quality pub fare. I don't play pool, but if you have a hankering, take yourself upstairs for some games. The happy hour will save you some dough (comparatively priced to the Ram over in Clackamas), so if you're downtown and shopping has left you starved, pop in for a bite and some brew (or cocktails; they have a full bar).

    (4)

  • S. D.

    Great location downtown. Big restaurant, plenty of seating at 6:30 on a weekday night. Food is solid, pub grub like burgers, a variety of entree salads, and so forth. Service was pleasant and attentive. I am not a beer drinker but clearly the in house beers was the big draw and the sampler looked like fun.

    (3)

  • Amy A.

    I tend to come to Rock Bottom pretty often. Almost any time that I am taking the max somewhere for an event (usually before heading to the Moda Center) I have my friends meet me here. They have a huge upstairs bar area with plenty of seats and a pretty good happy hour menu. The food is pretty good in the bar, standard brewery food, and the restaurant food is pretty good too (not spectacular, but do you expect spectacular at a chain brewery?)

    (3)

  • Raquel C.

    Waited over an hour after placing our order and never received our food. We had a concert to be at at 9:30, and apparently getting to a restaurant 2 hours before a show is not enough time to grab dinner here before a show.

    (1)

  • Cyndi C.

    While in Portland on 11/6 we stopped in to have a beer, the food and service was great. The ambiance was fun and the beer was cold!

    (4)

  • John B.

    On a limited budget and in the mood for steak? Go here. $20 New York strip that is usually cooked correctly and lately they've had this great thick cut sirloin for $17. Can't beat that. Their other other food is pretty good too. Friendly staff (usually) and decent beer. The environment is very chain restaurant with lots of sports playing on TV in the bar and upstairs they have pool tables and more sports on TV. 4 stars may be a stretch for some (like my wife) but the food makes it for me.

    (4)

  • Gabriel G.

    Great food, but service was lacking on a group size of 12. It wasn't even the dinner rush hour. Step it up.

    (4)

  • Mark F.

    We hopped off the train after the Garth Brooks concert excited and ready for a good time.. Not so much. Waitress was rude and didn't want to give us menus. We finished one drink and left.. Majorly bummed because we have had a great time in the past

    (1)

  • Callie A.

    Awesome food, great service, and FANTASTIC BEER! Stopped here on our way to see Garth Brooks had a wonderful experience. We will definetly be coming back!

    (5)

  • Wade N.

    Great spot in Downtown. We first enjoyed a Rock Bottom when living in Chicago. This location in Portland gives us the downtown Chicago feel (which we love). Food is good and location is convenient to downtown happenings, especially Tom McCall Park.

    (4)

  • Zhi H.

    Beer brewed in house is awesome. You can see where they brew it and can ask about their process. When you walk in it is very spacious and nice opening with an upstairs area as well. I cam at a very busy time during a football game night so it was really crowded so was not as comfortable as I would have liked. Service was still alright; they tried their best but it was still slow and at times people were not heard at the bar area. Got the burger for dinner and it was above average and pretty simple but it was big. It came with some fries which wasn't too bad. I would say its a better place for drinks than the food. I personally just didn't have a good experience as I would have liked but overall its a place you can try once or grab some drinks with some friends.

    (3)

  • Michael C.

    Been here 2 times. First time I ordered the bacon chicken mac and cheese. Second time the bison strip streak Both times left full and satisfied. Great place to eat!

    (4)

  • Christina G.

    Came in here from the Riverwalk trying to escape all the homeless people and beggers and decided to try their cider. Sat outside and watched the workforce flow during lunch time. Judging on only the cider and the friendliness of the staff I give this place a 5. I didn't try any food or any other drink but I can tell you that it's a great location, with outdoor seating,friendly host/server and fantastic cider. It was also super wallet friendly!

    (5)

  • Shawnee N.

    The staff is super friendly and the restaurant is in a cool location a couple of blocks from the waterfront. They have live music on Friday and Saturday night with outdoor seating. It attracts the over 30 crowd, good food and reasonable prices. I love their Sangria and Veggie burgers. Good Sunday hang.

    (4)

  • Nadia P.

    I'm fairly certain the menu here updated recently. There were several new selections, that appeared to have a hint of culinary flare. I did not try any of the new items, but decided to order the bacon/chicken mac & cheese (by suggestion of our waiter, who was a very pleasant fellow). I must admit it was tasty. Spiral macaroni can be dry and chewy if it's not prepared correctly, but this bowl of mac was tender, rich, and packin' in flavor. Try sprinkling a bit of Cholula on there, too, if you're feelin' spicy. Also, they make a decent old fashioned - proper flavor and not weak, either! I stand by my previous opinion. This is not the spot for your "special" occasion. But If you don't feel like washing the dishes, this is a good spot for a casual week night dinner. And for that, I raise you, rock bottom... one more star.

    (4)

  • Natasha N.

    Every group of friends needs a good beer and nachos place, and Rock Bottom is our usual. The burgers are pretty good too. The servers have usually been superb, no complaints there. The last time the hostess was a little sassy towards us, as we brought a last minute group of 6 without a reservation (*gasp*). "You're 6 and you didn't make a reservation?" "We don't mind waiting.." "There's no wait" WELL OKAY THEN. Then don't be so damn condescending. I've been a hostess before and yes, it is annoying when a 6+ top comes in without a reservation-especially during dinner. But just slap on a smile and show them the waiting area if needed, like you're paid to do. I'll still come back, and take the sassiness on the side.

    (4)

  • Sabrina M.

    I didn't expect much from this chain restaurant, but I was pleasantly surprised. The spinach and artichoke dip was some of the best I've ever had. The service was excellent and our server was quick and personable. She refilled our drinks before we even had a chance to ask. Now, that's service! What also impressed me was how the hostess saw two guys light up cigarettes on the sidewalk nearby and promptly walked out and asked them to move to another area. Nothing can ruin a meal more choking on cigarette smoke. Overall, a great experience.

    (4)

  • J R.

    Mid-afternoon isn't exactly prime time, and Rock Bottom isn't exactly a small, local, upscale or exclusive brew pub, but you wouldn't have known it from our server's attitude. My friends ordered and then I asked if they had any beer flights (since I didn't see any indication on the menus). Our server just said "Yes" and walked away--no explanation or description, no "is there anything else I can get you..." Just walked away. Eventually she showed up with a flight of six samplers and told me which was which. Of the six, I only really liked the India Steinhaus Lager and the All Nitro Long Coffee Ale. Two of us ended up ordering a full glass of the Coffee Ale. While it was good in a small sampler glass, more wasn't necessarily better. We didn't end up ordering any food, as it seemed like typical chain restaurant fare. Good people-watching spot.

    (2)

  • Kelsea Z.

    For $6, the flight was great... Got 6 different beers Didn't try the food but would recommend going for drinks.

    (4)

  • Stephanie W.

    We came here for 4th of July and this place is alright. We were told it would be a 1.5 hour long wait but the bar had open seating so we were able to snag a booth! It took the waitress a long time to bring us the menus and take our orders. We ordered water about 100 times and they still didn't bring it! The manager had to come over and help take our order because our waitress was too busy? Anyways, we all got one drink and shared the nachos. The nachos weren't bad but I mean you can't really screw up on nachos. We added chicken and guacamole and to be honest, they didn't even give that much (so i would definitely not recommend adding it next time). The service was just super super slow. One extra star because they had live music.

    (3)

  • Ashley C.

    Went there for dinner the other day. Was seated quickly, but we were seated by the bar and it smelt terribly of garbage/sewage. We were moved, however it became apparent the entire restaurant smelt of sewage. While it was tolerable, it took almost 10 minutes for someone to acknowledge we were there. It was not very busy at the time, and waiters had walked past us several times. We left without ordering.

    (1)

  • Michèle S.

    This review is only for beer, no food was consumed. We ordered the 6 beer flight together and they were out of 2 of the beers we wanted to try. The flight glasses are not branded and they didn't have a board with numbers, so it didn't look as nice as at some other breweries. Their wheat beer was not very wheaty but I liked their IPA. The sangria other people ordered looked very good, next time I probably go with a drink instead of beer.

    (3)

  • Ken W.

    Your typical chain restaurant with the typical chain restaurant food, I was not impressed at all. The prices here are pretty high as well. First of all, this restaurant is way too crowded for what they serve. The wait was about fourty five minutes, and then another half hour to fourty five minutes after ordering food. There is much better food out there in Portland, I just did not understand. I ordered a turkey burger with a side of mac and cheese, and I was not impressed with either of them. The mac and cheese was very weak in flavor. Seemed dried out, not very creamy or cheesy at all. It was at that hardening of the cheese stage. My burger was very bland and dry, and it fell apart. Not flavorful, juicy or enjoyable to the slightest bit. Granted they were very crowded and busy, but imagine your turkey burger and mac and cheese sitting under a heat lamp for about 25 minutes. That's what it was like. One of the people I was with ordered dessert - ice cream sandwiches. They apologized and gave it to us on the house because it took about 25 minutes to get them after ordering dessert. They came out starting to melt already.

    (1)

  • Janet R.

    Terrible terrible service !

    (1)

  • Kelli S.

    Decent food but nothing special about it.

    (3)

  • Dan G.

    Very good restaurant, everyone at the table said beers were very good. Great deal on the sampler. We stopped for lunch, food was good and server was very pleasant and friendly. We sat outside which was good. Only thing to mention is outdoor seating is next to the MAX stop.

    (4)

  • Kyle A.

    Went with friends. Loud atmosphere, but perfect for us because we were loud. The food was great. Wife loved her veggie tacos. I thought my chicken was perfectly done. No complaints. Would go again.

    (5)

  • Paul K.

    Image if you will being a vegetarian who's from Tennessee, where there are very few vegetarian options, and coming to Portland, wonderful Portland where veggies and veggie friendliness abound, and then your friends take you to a place that has two options for veggie foods. We'll start out that that was the mindset I went in with. Veggie burger was not particularly good, not bad mind you but kind of a tasteless bean mush feel to it. The beer, which I expected great things from, was ok. I brew better. This is a personal preference so take that how you will. The place wasn't bad, but there was no air of anything past what I would expect in the burbs in Tennessee. Service was slightly slow considering the place was pretty dead, but not horribly bad. Had a large party so got tacked with the 18% gratuity on top of everything. It wasn't bad, but was nothing I'd go to considering the other options around.

    (3)

  • Faith G.

    Decent place for happy hour. There is a decent selection of beer here although I usually go for a sangria. Their happy hour portions are alright. The best thing here is there chicken mac and cheese! Yum! If you come with a large group, be prepared to wait a while before you get your food.

    (3)

  • Karena S.

    I must say, at first I didnt have a great experience. It must have been the server we got the first time, but she had made it an experience that had gave me the impression that I did not want to go back. I had called back the next day to talk with the manager and gave him my two cents on my visit and he couldnt have been more happier to make sure we came back to have a much better experience! We arrived and talked to the manager himself. We had excellent service. The food was fantastic. The beer was great! Its such a great resturaunt. Definately going back.

    (4)

  • Andrew W.

    Been here a few times but not during the day. This is the worst experience I've ever had here. Our server Andrea was so rude and took forever to get us out food, drinks, and a straw?!?! I mean seriously?

    (1)

  • Valerie M.

    Nice atmosphere. Calmari is awesome. Wide variety of food and also wide variety of price. Overall we keep coming back.

    (4)

  • Sarah B.

    This is a chain much like BJs. I have no idea why my family decided this was a better option than checking out a local craft brewpub in PORTLAND. I loved the bacon mac and cheese and the stout was ok. The Belgian White was so bland, though. They put on the UCLA/USC game for me, so I was happy, however our server was just terrible and my dad was pretty miffed that he had to pay automatic 18% gratuity for the poor service (party of 8). The guy could NOT remember our beer orders (he came back twice to clarify!) and never brought butter to the table, even after we asked twice. One person had asked him to split her order on the bill, but he didn't. So some of the group left in a bad mood. Pool tables upstairs. They weren't claimed so we were able to play a quick game, but normally I think you have to reserve.

    (2)

  • Marie M.

    The well drinks are extremely weak. It seems as though they are trying to save money on liquor. I know that it is a brewery so a lot of people drink beer, but for people who like other drinks, it is kind of crappy. I'm usually a light weight when it comes to alcohol. I feel buzzed after one drink and if I have 2 drinks in an hour, I already feel drunk. I typically have the opposite complaint about drinks being to strong, so this means a lot for me to be saying that the drinks are too weak. I had 4 drinks over two hours and hardly felt anything. They tasted like pop. Other than the drinks, the food is mediocre and like many breweries, it is really loud. It probably isn't a place that I would choose to go to again.

    (2)

  • Kate V.

    This review is solely for the Mac n chicken. I had it the first time after the Holiday Ale Fest (hungry & drunk) and it was delicious. Stopped here today for a meal upon returning home from traveling. The Mac n chicken is just as good as I remembered!

    (5)

  • Brian H.

    Not great, first three items my wife and I picked off the menu they were out of, food was alright.

    (2)

  • Erika M.

    Good brews, upstairs gaming area & free pool!!!! Didn't get to try their food, so can't say much about that, but, our bar experience was super cool.

    (4)

  • James G.

    Absolutely horrid service. Our food came out after about a 90 minute wait. Next time we saw our waiter was about an hour after that after we had long finished... Unacceptable in my opinion.

    (1)

  • Ez M.

    Beer ok. wifi WORTHLESS. if you are gonna have wifi... hey it's 2014, make it at least fast enough so it doesn't take 10 minutes for a patron to review your place on Yelp.

    (1)

  • Fred H.

    The Best Ahi Tuna salad I've had. It was so good I even ate apple bits, which I am mildly allergic to. It was that GOOD.

    (5)

  • Rob R.

    Great (I mean really great) food and a decent selection of beers. There is some remodeling going on right now, but it's covered up and quiet enough. The service is great too. Just visiting for 2 days, but really lucked out stopping here before reading Yelp reviews. It actually deserves higher ratings. Had the brewery chicken. First bite was soooooooo good. There is a mild beer taste to the gravy that is just right. Chicken is grilled, which makes it a healthy dish. My son had the Tillamook bacon burger. Cooked to perfection. The jalapeño sauce gave it just the right amount of heat. The Rock Bottom IPA beer was a bit strong, but tasty. Ok, you know a place is good if you go back a 2nd time while on a 2 day visit. Today's lunch visit was just a good as yesterday's. BBQ chicken sandwich and Grilled chicken burger were both great. Lots of flavor. Cooked right. Perfect sides. Fresh ingredients. Nice IPA beer again. Topped it off with a warm brownie, scoop of ice cream and drizzled chocolate and caramel. It was literally finger licking good! Not sure if we will ever return to Portland (we came from LA to see the LA Clippers), but if we do, Rock Bottom will be our first stop. We returned this weekend for another visit. Same good food and deserts. They were tapping a new beer, so we stayed after our meal. Unfortunately, it was disappointing. Bitter, very little flavor, didn't even finish the glass.

    (5)

  • Cliff B.

    More huge sports-bar/bistro than cool brewery, we found the beers to be a bit lacking here, especially compared to the other bigger and bolder drops you can find throughout Portland. The bartender had a touch of his grump on, not too impressed that all three of us wanted the 6-sampler (well priced at $6), not letting us choose our own samples, and just referring us to the notes not really interested in any chatter about the beers. The calamari we got to line our bellies was a lot better than we were expecting though, and nudged this to a 3 star review, just.

    (3)

  • Ashley W.

    My husband and I came here for dinner and I have to say that this is the most underwhelming meal I've experienced in a long time. I ordered a side salad and the nachos - the salad was definitely from a bag and the nachos had for sure been sitting on a counter for half an hour; the cheese was dried and the chips were stale. The waitress came to our table twice just to take a look and pick up one dirty plate. It was almost another 20 minutes before she brought us our check. The only reason I'm giving two stars is because I'm grateful the food sucked as it prevented me from overeating.

    (2)

  • Shauna M.

    Always consistenly good. Great happy hour. Located conveniently off the MAX train in downtown. Always friendly service and a great variety on their menu, you will always find something. They also have an area you can rent for private parties.

    (4)

  • Sam Y.

    Came here with a group of friends for a pub crawl and we ended up staying a little bit later. The waitress was friendly and the happy hour had an extensive menu. They have pool tables upstairs and double shots were considered normal shots (to my knowledge). +pool tables +double shots +friendly waitress

    (4)

  • Joshua U.

    Wow, just wow. Excellent customer service. Chase helped us out this evening and upon getting a luke warm dish they promptly re-fired the whole dish and deducted it off of our bill for the inconvienance. We never asked or even hinted to get an outcome such as this and I was very impressed. Drinks refilled on a regular basis and even the manager came by to check that everything was to our liking after the error. Food is always yummy and good atmosphere. I have been going here for years and am more impressed each time I come.

    (5)

  • Yan T.

    We came in for a short break after our walking tour of Downtown. It was spacious and easy, with a few locals topping off the mostly families-and-tourists crowd. We had--what else!--the IPA. It was decent, though tame by the lofty Pacific NW standards Portland can't help but introduce as soon as you step off the plane. Their Staff was nice and laid-back. You can chill out and drink good $4 beers watching the game, chatting, or doing nothing at all. No one pressed us to buy more booze. Still, it has that chain feel that keeps you from feeling like a true hop-head. Thanks to those Portland standards, this place is a 3-3.5 in my estimation.

    (3)

  • Ruins ..

    There are many reasons to come to a place like this that are probably much better than mine but I came for the carrot cake. A former co-worker had highly talked it up and I woke up one day recently with a craving. I had the opportunity and was close to the area recently around lunchtime during the week and thought I would drop in. It was a disappointment. For starters, the customer service for a to-go order that was a piece of cake..well should have been, but it was inexperienced from the start. The staff seemed ill-equipped to handle anything but walk-ins. It was around 1130am and they were not busy. It took several minutes to get my order taken and paid for and then probably at least 10 minutes to *get* my order. All things considered, this was an unacceptable wait for a piece of cake to be boxed out and walked out of the kitchen. The cake itself? Sized for two? As advertised although a bit underwhelming. It's an extraordinarily large slice. The flavor was lacking although it was nice and dense and moist save for the bottom which had been overcooked. The cream-cheese filling was average and mostly too sweet. I had them put the caramel sauce on the side so it didn't make the dish soggy but I wonder why anyone would want or need caramel on carrot cake. Next time I want carrot cake, I'll probably bake my own or look for recommended places on Yelp.

    (2)

  • KeshiaSkye S.

    Went to RB with a few co-workers for a lunch meeting. I have never been to RB and had heard mixed reviews. We made reservations to avoid a long wait, but didn't seem needed as it was pretty quiet when we arrived (about 11:30). We were seated rather fast and our waitress greeted us and took drink orders almost immediately. The atmosphere is ok, very corporate but still nice. The restaurant is downstairs and then upstairs there is the bar, video lottery and pool. The menu is quite large, not necessarily in a good way. It took a while to decided for everyone, and I had even skimmed the menu before arrival online. Prices are dencent, $10-15. I and another co-worker both ended up ordering a special on the Octoberfest menu, the German Sausage Mac n' Cheese and it was very tasty. I've had better Mac, but i'd for sure pay for this again. Our other co-worker ordered a burger and she also enjoyed her food. Overall, my experience is quite positive. I can live without ever eating here again but I would definitely do so if the opportunity arose again.

    (3)

  • Mike M.

    Decent food and beer. Nothing to write home about. The Long Beach, California location is also decent.

    (3)

  • Eric F.

    Fun for its beer selection and family friendly Good for quick bite at pioneer square Minus for being too pricey and chain-ish Needs more fish and veggie selections

    (4)

  • Rem Q.

    I love bar restaurants. Since we stayed at Rose Hotel, Rock Bottom Brewery was just a walk away. We were seated pretty quickly and service was ok. Giving our waitress the benefit of the doubt because it was kind of a busy night for her. Sat in a booth and it was clean and comfortable. Lots of table space so that was a plus. Food: chicken enchiladas, two steak plates with veggies & mash, and baby back ribs. I enjoyed my chicken enchiladas. The steak and ribs were on the dryer side (not a good thing). I also ordered mango iced tea and it could have used more mango. The layout and ambiance was nice, but service could be better.

    (3)

  • Justin C.

    The good thing about this place is that it is open fairly late and you can play pool. We came in close to 11PM and HUNGRY! Made our way upstairs to find two small parties each having their own round table. Another couple playing pool and another party just leaving. Unfortunately there were no tables ready to sit us down at because they were not cleared. It seemed to us that the dishes were just left and they did not expect another party to come up. We waited about 5 minutes before someone came to bus the table. The food was average. Nothing stood out from the normal pool/sports bar experience. This place is great if you are in the area and need a place to eat, relax play some pool.

    (3)

  • Wandervogel S.

    I usually visit Rock Bottom over the weekends, not for drinks but for food. Excellent food. Gets crowded on Friday and Saturday nights, but one totally enjoys the happy atmosphere. Enough and well designed sitting arrangement, well trained staff, great location! Worth a visit and a revisit!

    (4)

  • Annie T.

    3.5 Not bad hh and I love the live music. I'll come here once in a while, but I don't feel the NEED to come, which gives it the 3.5* review.

    (3)

  • Jenny K.

    The negatives (IMHO): - loud - just ok beer selections, to my surprise... - food isn't exceptional aka nothing special for the price The positives: - service is fine - convenient location after work - plenty of seating, though the crowds are huge I held high hopes for Rock Bottom, but sadly, it didn't quite dazzle me as a first time customer. My comments were based on a weekday happy hour visit in the late afternoon. Perhaps it would get better at other times...

    (2)

  • Ashley H.

    Came here with some family and my boyfriend after an extremely long and tiring day at the Portland Zoo. We are from Orange County, so of course we had no idea where to eat and continued to walk around like chickens with our heads cut off. We knew we wanted sit down and decided to take the plunge with Rock Bottom while walking by. My friend and I started off by sharing the beer sampler. So many delicious beers, and we had nothing in our stomachs so we were tipsy from the start! After our sampler was finished we both decided we liked the red the best and ordered a tall for both of us. Finally we got our food! I got the chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes and coslaw, which was so delicious. However my starving stomach and beer high could have helped to make it that much more tasty. My friend got the shrimp tacos which were also very yummy. Everyone at the table finished their plates so I say job well done rock bottom!

    (4)

  • Valerie W.

    What can I say about Rock Bottom other than this place ALWAYS seems a bit overly crowded. Weekends are obviously the worst. Make a reservation for sure. I like Rock Bottom, I do. Their beer, especially their IPA is pretty tasty. Beer sampler is only $6 and highly recommended. Happy Hour is fairly decent if you can find a spot in the bar. The bar area houses a projector screen for sports viewing which is nice. Outdoor seating is great for the short Portland summery months. Food. MEH. All your average chain type food. Nothing overly special or great tasting. I've tried their burgers and they are so-so. The other night I tried out the Blackened chicken salad...chicken wasn't really 'blackened' and they forgot both my dressing and bread at first. Service can tend to be slow and it seems like either the waitress' are responsible for too many tables or they are just not very attentive. Perhaps both. All in all out of the several times I've been here it's an OK stop for a beer but I'd maybe go elsewhere if you are looking for a decent meal.

    (3)

  • Nick H.

    Sad to say this place seems to be going downhill in terms of food quality (while also being spendy). I come here reluctantly every now and then, but more and more it seems the burgers taste less and less good (and more and more like a cafeteria). I got the bacon cheeseburger with the special bbq jalapeno mayo and was quite let down. It's a rare time in my life when I can't manage to finish a burger, but it happened yesterday. I'm trying to figure out if it was the bbq mayo, the veggies, or the bun than made it taste bad. The meat was a performed party and slightly charred (which was a let down), but it was edible, so that wasn't the main culprit. The fries were also a surprise because they seriously were McDonalds style fast food quality. What I'm saying is, fast food is cheaper than and tastes better than this place. The microbrews are decent, but don't come here for dinner! Way better options for burgers in town, including Red Robin or fast food if you're desperate.

    (3)

  • Deano G.

    Average. That's it... Just average. Food, service, beer... all average.

    (3)

  • Mary N.

    Standard food fare you would find in a chain restaurant. Nothing fancy but it wasn't too bad either. But nothing stood out.

    (2)

  • Josh W.

    I seen this place numerous times riding on the Max. It always looked crackin' with people all over the place. While staying at The Nines, I told my friend that there was a brewery 2 blocks down the road and that we should check it out. When we got here, the place was pretty mellow. There was a live band playing some music, which was a nice touch. They actually did really well and our girls got up and danced a bit. They were having a good time. So why 2 stars? Well, because I've never been to a brewery that had such shitty beer. I was really bummed. My friend and I ordered EVERY damn beer on the list, hoping to find one that we liked. What an epic failure that was! The night was getting fuzzy at this point, but I remember the beers being dull. Lacking in flavor for sure. My friend has been brewing his own beer for a few months now and he really does a good job, I've tried his beer...it's fantastic actually. So....how can a home brewer who buys a $35 recipe turn out 5 gallons of high quality beer, but this place with top of the line equipment makes beer that I wouldn't drink in the state of being drunk! Even though the girls were having fun, my friend and I were having fun, I was really bummed that we couldn't get a good glass of brew at a brewery.

    (2)

  • Erin L.

    I hadn't been to Rock Bottom in a while so while visiting this last weekend I was surprised to find that I have been missing out. My friend and I shared the pork tacos and the crab/cheese dip and we each had a glass of the white ale and all three were delicious. I am glad I have rediscovered this place and will hopefully be back again soon.

    (3)

  • Kristin H.

    I was a visitor to Portland on a beautiful afternoon. The outdoor seating looked great so I tried to catch a waiter's attention to no avail. Went inside and asked to sit outside. Waitress and front desk girl whispered about me for a while.......huh.......did I do something wrong? Waitress took me around the corner away from main seating and pointed out that there was no seating, I took her back around the corner and showed her two open tables. That made her mad and I got the stink eye any time she walked by. After that my waitress was very nice - different from crazy one who seated me, and my two friends joined me and we had good beer and food that was okay. I don't think I'd go back though. Strange staff. That turns me off more than mediocre food.

    (3)

  • Diane C.

    We come here fairly often. It is a good place for dinner when you are going to a movie at Pioneer Place Mall. They make their own beer, which is really good. Mixed drinks are pricey, but that is getting more and more common. The menu is pretty broad, so there are lots of choices for all different tastes.

    (4)

  • Garrett K.

    Nice vibe, shit beer

    (1)

  • Foodster I.

    I have been coming here for 10 years now. Paul, Jordan, Danielle, Tyson and the crew do a fabulous job. Keep up the awesome good work!!!. See you all soon.

    (5)

  • Stanislav M.

    Good restaurant. Beer selection was very good and the beers we've got were very nice. We've ordered salmon and it was pretty good too. The service was nice and prompt and friendly.

    (4)

  • Alex B.

    The Kolsch was not great but the Red Ale was SO DAMN GOOD I had to get on here and give them 4 stars. Never had a Red Ale like that before... crazy rich malty overtones without being sweet... wow.

    (4)

  • Brian M.

    Rock Bottom, far from the bottom when it comes to burgers. My friend and I were downtown in search for a good burger when remembered a standard in my 25 year old repertoire. A mere 8 years later, perhaps lowered expectations as I think of my 25 year old self as lacking sustenance, but the fact is the burgers we experienced were among the best in town.

    (5)

  • Tiffany T.

    Got blitzed on the blitzen beer here last week. It is stroooong. They do a mean honey mustard chicken sandwich. The mac and cheese, was dry and spicy, while I prefer creamy. It was pretty loud inside, probably just a good place to pound beers.

    (4)

  • Melissa P.

    I recently started looking at the site hotchickswithdouchebags.… , cause it's hilarious. And I'm pretty sure that many of the photo submissions have been taken at Rock Bottom. There was the chodescrote table next to us, collars up, hos down. There was the teetering party of wig wearers. And there was the barfing girl in the bathroom. At 9:30. This place was cooler when I was a hot chick with a douche bag.. but yeah, that actually never happened.

    (2)

  • Yoonie C.

    Bf & I ordered the sampler, buffalo wings, loaded skins, and nachos during Happy Hour before a Blazer game in Dec 2009. Loved almost all of the beers, except the sour-yogurt one? and had a great time. Lesson learned: whenever at a Rock Bottom, get the sampler of local brews.

    (4)

  • Robert P.

    Solid burgers and great beer what more could you want?

    (4)

  • sionn a.

    Been going here for years when we lived in Portland, but on a recent visit I was less than impressed. First thing was that it was Happy Hour, but Happy Hour does not apply to the seated area-only to the bar and upstairs, not really fair when we have a young baby with us. We were not the only ones, as all surrounding tables were also asking about getting Happy Hour. Come on guys, be competitive here !!! (and to note that I was not concerned about the beer pricing for happy hour, but instead to have the food options at happy hour prices) Beer is still good thankfully, but we were disappointed by the food. I ordered the 8oz filet, when it came out it looked like a tiny bit of poop(maybe not fully fair to say, but just making a point that it was really really small). For $24 I would consider this a ripoff. I mentioned it to the waiter, but he lacked any concern and also failed to follow up with us later. A disappointment overall, not sure if we will ever go back again especially when there is so much choice around. Go to Paddy's instead which is just one block away, better selection of drink and the food is honestly better.

    (2)

  • Jaime L.

    I go here almost every Wednesday night to see my friends band. They perform right in time for happy hour. The drinks are always really good and their happy hour menu is cheap and has a great assortment of late night snacks.

    (5)

  • Brian S.

    The last two times i have been there the service was very slow. Last summer during fleet week the place was full but there were free tables in the bar. We quickly figured out why - only one person servicing the bar. Finally the manager came over to take our order after 20 minutes and said they were short handed. Either way - we watched as people came and went from the tables outside. I think the manager should have re-assigned the staff in that case. The beers are usually good. The food is just OK. Nothing special about it. There are other great places in Portland with more character and better food and beer.

    (3)

  • Drea R.

    Took a big group here for work. It was nice, well priced and the food was ok. Nothing really stood out and the best part is that its a brewery.

    (3)

  • Tommy S.

    Get the chicken fried chicken, some of the best poultry I have ever had. MMmmmm

    (5)

  • Roxie G.

    Pretty good happy hour. Nice set up. The extra star is for the cool waitress we had. She was sweet!

    (4)

  • Jennifer H.

    I'm a vegetarian, which makes it hard to eat here. Last time I went, there was only one vegetarian option, a portabello mushroom burger, and it wasn't very good. Not too many healthy options that I remember. Okay drinks. It's always really crowded and you'll probably have to wait on weekends. Last time I was there a crazy, not-all-there man stood right at our table for several minutes, and floated around the bar area for 15 minutes before the staff shooed him out. Definitely ruined the experience.

    (2)

  • Kogure D.

    Hooray for mediocrity! It's like they took a bar and grafted a middle-of-the-road family burger joint to the side of it. The resulting mass is a smokey, loud, dark restaurant that serves American food at American portion sizes. It's not that this lumbering, oddly-shaped restaurant is terrible or anything, just that it fails to inspire in every way. The food itself is ok, but it's hampered by the bar-like atmosphere. We sat in a booth away from the bar and were still unable to hear each other across the table without yelling. The place seems to be consistently packed, which adds to the din. Though they appear to have a small army of wait staff, our waitress only made it by our table three times during our visit: once to take our order, once to refill our drinks, and once to deposit the check. The food itself wasn't bad, but we were rather surprised by the portion sizes; the fried chicken in particular appears to be at least three chickens worth of meat, flattened out and fried into a patty that spans the entire plate. Neither of us were able to finish our meals. Unless we get desperate for a burger while traversing downtown Portland, I can't see any real reason to return to Rock Bottom. It's loud, it's crowded, and the food is meh. One exception: the house root beer was pretty tasty.

    (3)

  • Travis W.

    One of my favorite places in Portland. Can get a little crowded from time to time, but with live music every night and open pool tables, it's a great place to unwind and enjoy a drink.

    (5)

  • Gina H.

    My cousin recommended this spot as guaranteed to be a good beer spot in downtown Portland. An enjoyable experience with EXCELLENT service! All the beers go down so easily, unfortunately, none of them really stand out, either. Great place for taking friends, tho!

    (3)

  • Brenda Y.

    I went there to grab a quick bite before a movie and was not pleased. I got the nachos, which I wasn't expecting to be amazing, but I thought they would at least be good. The chips on top were covered with tons of stuff, but the bottom layer was just plain chips. Also there was no sour cream, which is a must for nachos. We sat in the upstairs bar and there service was ok, but a little slow. I won't be going back.

    (2)

  • Chad H.

    The service to me has always been lacking. I love this place so much and I enjoy every item I ever order. The happy hour menu is off the hook. I love the outdoor seating and the atmosphere. eat here, you won't regret it! Oh yeah, they brew their own beer, and it's stellar.

    (4)

  • Ryan N.

    Lame. Unimaginative. Overpriced. Chain. I was dragged here when I first moved to the city by a coworker who thought I would love it. I didn't. The place is generic and mediocre at best. He then proceeded to take me out to the Hooter's in Beaverton. It was an embarrassing day and I'm not proud of it.

    (2)

  • Jane S.

    I give this place three stars because the service, although delayed, was friendly and welcoming. The food - not so great. I got the RB veggie tacos which were actually pretty tasty, but made with processed cheese. I guess I should say they were tasty enough for being made with processed cheese. But really, who the heck puts American singles on a taco?? For the price, I feel like I deserved a little more quality than that, so that was kind of lame. My stepson ordered a burger, I can't remember which one, but it came back with nothing but a patty between two dry slices of bread and the pickles he asked them not to put on it. Uhh . . . also a very lame deal for how much it cost. The beer was great, the service was okay, but it's definitely not enough to make me want to come back here.

    (3)

  • Amado L.

    Rock Bottom is one of those chain restaurants/breweries where, if one walked in with any and all expectations one may have of a chain restaurant/brewery, you will walk out satisfied. The location in Portland has been around since the early 90's, when it was still *the* place to be any late afternoon/early evening, when people from work actually wanted to hang out some place cool and happening. Those days are long gone, but, as an institution, the Rock Bottom on 2nd and Morrison is still holding its own in terms of a tried-and-true place to meet up and enjoy some beverages. And drinking the microbrewed beer is as far as I'm willing to go when it comes to this family-friendly (sometimes too much so) eatery cum sports bar. The food did not age well with age. As much as they've tried to subtly reinvent their menu to match the times, the food doesn't thrill beyond the second or third visit. Their Asiago Cheese Dip-- formerly a pièce de résistance-- is easily resistible these days. The Happy Hour Menu, however, is worth hitting periodically because they offer some decent grub at reasonable prices. Don't come to Rock Bottom to celebrate anything special; there are literally hundreds of other choices in P-Town for that. But, do head on over if you just want something predictable and satisfactory.

    (3)

  • Sarah Y.

    i take my parents here when they visit. i can drink acceptable beer, and they can order food they understand. it kind of smelled like a mix of chicken or vomit the last time i went. so not bad, not good, just out of town relative worthy. think, "generic"

    (2)

  • Tiffanie S.

    The beer they make is pretty good. They also have these chicken roll up things which were really good. Upstairs they have pool tables.

    (4)

  • Christen M.

    I came here shortly after my 21st birthday, when my brother and I decided to meet up in Portland for a pub crawl. Neither of us lived here, and though I was a frequent visitor, I hadn't spent much time in bars in Portland, because duh, not 21 yet. Though my bro researched a couple of places, after we'd hit them, we were kind of at a loss as to where to go next. (Exactly the kind of problem this here website is meant to solve!) Somehow we ended up at Rock Bottom. While I always enjoy a good brewpub -- sitting in the shadow of a bunch of huge brewing equipment always makes me happy -- I was nonplussed by this place. They apparently felt the same way about my brother and me. After he ordered me a vanilla stoli and Coke (isn't that the sort of drink you should warn your baby sister AWAY from, duder?), the staff was kinda distant and rude -- "How DARE you order COCKTAILS at a BREWERY!" How dare they get a liquor license if they don't want to serve stupid sweet cocktails to barely-legal drinkers, I say. And how dare they market themselves as a microbrewery when they're really just a macrobrewing operation that buys equipment to make their restaurants look cool. So I learned three important lessons that night. 1) Don't order cocktails in a brewery. At least not one with snooty waitstaff. 2) If you're going to drink vanilla vodka and Coke, make it at home and save your going-out money (or your sibs') for real cocktails. 3) Don't go to Rock Bottom Brewery, ever.

    (2)

  • Sara G.

    I'm standing up and giving this corporate chain brewpub- in a town full of independent amazing brewpubs- four stars. Four stars, dammit. I like Rock Bottom and I'm not afraid to say so. I'll even go as far as to dub it a favorite lunch spot of the BF and me. Here's why: I like sitting in the bar area next to the windows and watching the MAX deposit new batches of people watching every few minutes. I like the beers well enough, even if they never surprise me or make me go "Yumm! You have to try this!" The pretzels, however, are great. Salads and chili have always been solid, and service pleasant and inoffensive. Big-screen TV's abound, which is great in football season and I actually care about the sporting events on display. Somehow the whole is greater than the sum of these aforementioned parts. I like Rock Bottom. But stay the hell away from this place on weekends, when it transforms into the God-forsaken hellhole other reviewers have disparaged here on Yelp.

    (4)

  • Justin N.

    I used to like Rock Bottom but I have to agree with the other posters that it seems to have kind of turned into a place where recent U of O graduates who miss the days of the frat parties might frequent. The food is still good though and some of their seasonal brews are nice...but Henry's does everything Rock Bottom does but better.

    (3)

  • Andrew Y.

    I think that we ended up at this place last. The beer was pretty good, I think. There were still a lot of people there, I think. This place was an I think memory for me more than anything else. There were tv's, but I don't really remember watching any of them.

    (4)

  • Steph G.

    Stopped in here for dinner one night last week. The place was packed and so the we had to wait for a table. If you wait, then you can either sit by the door, or go to order drinks at the bar. The bar was also packed. We waited about 20 minutes to be seated on a Friday night at dinner time. The menu is very American traditional, but props for offering vegetarian options. I had a veggie burger and my boyfriend got something with chicken in it. We were seated by the back and our waitress was very helpful and came by several times to check on us. Although the place was packed, it took less than 20 minutes for our entrees to come out. Overall we liked the food, but it was nothing special. I would say that this is type of place you would come and meet friends when you don't know what their eating preferences are, and mostly to enjoy being with your friends rather than focusing on the food. Otherwise, I would venture up the food truck area, which has a greater variety of food at better prices.

    (3)

  • Becca H.

    This place was a great stop before and after watching the Portland fireworks on July 4th. We stopped in and had some drinks and then left to watch and then came back. The drinks weren't too expensive even on a Saturday night. It was about 4.75 for a beer and I got a cocktail for about 5.50. not too bad in my book. Also the wait staff was really nice and attentive even though there were a ton of people in there. We ended up spending a lot of money, only on drinks hahaha but from looking around, the portions of food were huge. The only problem I had was the Tequila Sunrise tasted like there was absolutely no tequila in it... But the drink I would recommend is the Sexy Bex. It tasted like Rainbow Sherbert which is absolute heaven! but 7 dollars! I was a big spender that night. hahaha But yea, not a bad place for some good times drinking with some good friends!

    (4)

  • Tara S.

    I constantly find myself drawn to rock bottom when i am downtown. they have great food, an incredible happy hour and great service. Try the southwestern salad with chicken. its pretty fantastic. The club sando on the other hand... not so fabulous.

    (4)

  • Jerod P.

    I really like the look and feel of this place, they had a live band going as well which was cool. The beer wasn't outrageously priced but I've had a lot better from other brewery's. the Mac n cheese was very good, but my biggest problem was my burger. I asked for it cooked medium and what I got was a burger with a great bun, yummy onion strings, good sauce, and a completely over cooked dried out patty of meat. I tried to work through it because everything else was so good but I couldn't. Lots of potential here but the kitchen needs to pay attention to details.

    (3)

  • Tom Y.

    Ahh Rock Bottom, its not really Rock Bottom of the list but the food is average, and so is the beer by Portland micro-brewery standards. The service is always really good either at the bar or in the dining room. Whenever I am in Portland and I am in the downtown area Rock Bottom is pretty good spot to grab a beer during happy-hour right after work hours or on my way back to my hotel room late at night.

    (3)

  • Turner M.

    This place is good. solid. tasty. just not super impressive. Servers are attentive. Food is good - highlights include the mac n' cheese, the burgers, the chicken nachos. Beer is delicious, but you can find better at other Portland breweries (especially Amnesia up on N. Mississippi) It's one of the better mid-priced restaurants downtown, but it does feel like a high-class Chile's or Applebee's.

    (3)

  • Ana B.

    claustrophobic. loud. can't speak for the food but there are much better places to get a drink in the area I assure you.

    (2)

  • Sasha S.

    I only gave three stars, so sad, but there are reasons! The prices! Parking! Darkness! SPORTS? Well let me explain exactly what I mean, disclosing my vagueness. It's a personal thing. I'm going to review how I review when to break up with someone, pros and cons, likes and dislikes: Likes -Flash fried chicken with gooey mashed taters -Cheap beer on tap -Happy hour prices -Staff, in the bar -A neat view from the upstairs, you can see the beer brewing! -Location, near mall, if I wanna see a movie Dislikes -Staff in the dining room -Wait time on Fridays, it's not THAT amazing -Parking -It's a chain.. :( -Hoppy smell, smells like butt -Non happy hour prices.. so sad. My wallet hurts. -Lack of changing menu -Other drinks = expensive -Upstairs area, really small, and last time I was there the waitress was a total bully to me. Oop. As you can see, my dislikes outweigh my likes... so. 3 stars!

    (3)

  • Marija P.

    Nothing special ... Went there for our pub party .. Food was good ... Beer and wine was paid for but none of us liked the beer and ended up ordering cocktails... There is many better local places around that to spend money here ...

    (3)

  • Magicka M.

    I tend to usually come here for happy hour on the none busier nights, but it is still busy!! I came on a Tuesday night once and although it didn't even take a minute to seated at the bar, it still felt like it was just another Friday night. Then again come on a Friday night and it takes a few extra minute to find some seating. Overall there isn't much happy hour on my girly drinks and I know they have deals on beers, but not exactly sure what the prices were. As for the happy hour food, not too shabby! chips and quacamole are only $2 at a reasonable portion. The mac and cheese however is $3 to which comes in a smaller serving, BUT very delicious! I think it cost $2 extra to add chicken which to me isn't worth it, but it was for the other member in our group. Service always seems to be decent. Since we come laid back and just ready to chill we never thought they were slow. Seems like the service is always good and since they have a lot of costumers coming in, they do their best to service people as soon as possible to keep rotating tables BUT throughout the whole night they were never pushy. Not bad of a place to stop by on one of those bar hopping nights!

    (3)

  • Izzy N.

    This place always seems busy as hell. The food reminds me of a glorified, spiffied up applebee's. I don't even like beer either. I just came along with a group of friends to be agreeable. Good for a frat/sorority reunion, especially if you're from U of O.

    (1)

  • Abby B.

    Had dinner here while visiting. I had the waldorf salad, grilled chicken, blue cheese, grapes, dried cherries and a honey mustard vinegarette. Pretty tasty and filling. The beer was okay, but nothing to write home about. Husband's burger was good but again nothing special, he especially liked the thin cut fries.

    (3)

  • Elizabeth E.

    When Rock Bottom opened in Portland ages ago, I thought it was a great addition, and so did my dad & his happy-hour after work friends. It seemed like the kind of bar I might enjoy when I became old enough to go out for a beer. However, whether I'm older & wiser (for example, I've since learned its a chain) or whether Rock Bottom has changed...I now have mediocre feelings for Rock Bottom which at times can border on disdain. Its also is no longer the kind of place an adult like my father would care to frequent. On a quiet sunday afternoon/evening I enjoy catching a beer & some sports in the bar, the beer is tasty, the food is decent and service is always great. However, flash forward to a Saturday night at 9pm: Three of us snag the only table available, and a freindly server gets our drink order right away. I run off to the bathroom, only to overhear the following conversation of the two girls using the stall next to me (yes, one stall, two girls, at the same time, like we're at a frat party): Sexy Vixen #1: "Ohmigod, Jennie just called, but I'm totally not ready to meet them at the club" Sexy Vixen #2: "Seriously, we should stay a little longer...blah blah blah." Sexy Vixen #1: "Ohmigod, I can't believe I just peed in the trashcan" (apparently there was a little plastic garbage can in the handicap stall they were occupying, which she apparently re-purposed). Sexy Vixen #2: "Whatever, when you have to go you have to go." Sexy Vixen #1: "I just couldn't wait, so whatever." Did I mention it was only 9pm. Who is so intoxicated by 9pm that they must pee in the trash? Am I really asking that question? Utterly grossed out, but grateful that I was leaving the restroom before it got to be smelling viciously nasty, I ran back out to my friends. Then I glanced around the room, wondering if I really WAS at a frat party...and sure enough, there was a meat-market vibe, heaps of young drunk people slurring their words, and too much makeup and hair-flipping. So, I think Saturday nights aren't my scene. But I'm not willing to write off Rock Bottom completely because those nice quieter evenings and afternoons aren't half-bad. Also: stick with the beer, the mixed drinks are not their thing.

    (2)

  • Nisha D.

    This place is a good Portland basic and in a great central location. Easy to meet people here and then go and do other stuff after drinking and/or eating. Their beer is wonderful. Their booths are super comfy and I'm rather amused (being from California) the little side hooks for coats in the rainy season. I'm told other places have this too, but it was the first time I've seen it. The food (I got grilled enchiladas) was pretty good, but slightly overpriced. Everyone seemed to enjoy their food. Their chocolate cheesecake was pretty damn good as well. The crowd is a mix of happy hour coworkers (my scenario), college students, and men in ties watching sports and clapping intermittently.

    (3)

  • Jenny O.

    If you like the sports bar atmosphere, then this place if for you! The wait staff was very friendly but service was slow. It WAS a Saturday night and the Ducks beat Stanford so there was good reason for the cheering! I would still recommend Rock Bottom Brewery...it is right on the MAX line, so imbibe on the many beers and wines they have to offer. Oh, and their jambalya dish was awesome!

    (3)

  • Jamie A.

    Came back to Rock Bottom for the Chicken Mac and Cheese, kind of disappointing today. Chicken had some gristle and was burnt. Overall it was OK, but would get something else next time. Service and atmosphere here is always good.

    (3)

  • George R.

    Salmon dry/tasteless. Broccoli veggies also had no seasoning. I won't be back.

    (2)

  • Jorge M.

    Prices in this place are great, I liked their beers and would definitely be back next time I am in Portland. I did not try any of the food and just set at the bar. Michael was pretty nice and gave me a few tips on other places in Portland. I don't know about the food... but this would be a great place to have a beer in a hot summer day.

    (4)

  • Ajia T.

    Let me just say that I think the name suits this joint....(ouch). I'm not really into chain breweries, so there's one problem. And this place feels like TGIFridays meets McMenamins. I rather think of Rock Bottom as well-placed for tourist families and out-of-town business folk. Granted, I've had happy hour here a few times, but always with mediocre service, beer, and food. It's just never been "good," let alone "great." This past weekend, I came here with friends for post-Pride provisions and felt there was something missing. Our waiter did a good job, despite the crowds. The giant soft pretzel appetizer was pretty tasty, but my Tuscan chicken salad was lacking in flavor and quality. The freshness wasn't really there, to say the least. Some of the greens were wilted, unintentionally, I assume. The chicken was slimy. The little ciabatta roll served with it was stale. Ugh. So, they get two stars: 1 for pretty good service and 1 for tasty soft pretzels. Bottom line (pun intended): If you want great beer and a tasty bite in downtown Portland, I suggest you go to Tug Boat Brewing Co., the Virginia Cafe, or even Ringler's Annex instead. Skip Rock Bottom entirely.

    (2)

  • Jim C.

    The best place in town to celebrate mass layoffs at. OK, so there are any number of good places to go when someone leaves a company... a pool hall like Uptown Billiards Club to celebrate a transition to a new and better job... a martini at the (now defunct, dammit) Brazen Bean to toast whatever comes next... a long, drawn-out bitch session over innumerable beers at a dive bar... But where do you go when your whole division is whacked? Why, Rock Bottom, of course! The bland amalgam of TGIF food and mediocre beer is the perfect solution for big groups of disparate people, who taken as individuals might have some great taste and value to their company, but in aggregate deserve a two-beer cap and appetizers only on the company that has so graciously honored them with a severance package.

    (2)

  • Chris B.

    I felt compelled to write an update on Rock Bottom based on a recent experience that was related to my previous review. My knock on Rock Bottom was a corporate sale leading to a more "chain-like" experience. However, here's a contrasting story: I'm sitting at the bar when an older gentleman, maybe in his late 50's posts at the bar next to me. "Still on the wagon Walt (not his real name but a damn good old man at the bar name)?" asks the bartender while sliding an empty whiskey glass toward him down the bar. "Day at time Andy, day at a time", he responds. While Andy passes him a diet Coke, he takes a handful of Starbust candies out of his pocket, puts them in the empty glass and slides them down the bar to another guy, in his late 20's. It was like clockwork. Like they did it everyday. Then they all got together and talked about each other's day. My point is, for a place I branded as too corporate, this was the most neighborly exchange between "regulars" I've seen in a long time.

    (3)

  • Vi B.

    It's like a Mcmenamins, but more corporate-feeling. Not in a bad way, exactly, but I will say they have Happy Hour that satisfies cravings for buffalo wings or hummus. They also have pool tables, which for me, is always a plus.

    (3)

  • Kelvin M.

    I received exceptional service on a busy Friday night. The fish & chips were good and they have a good Kölsch and White Ale on tap.

    (4)

  • Heather R.

    I am new to town and this is one of the breweries that was suggested to me. There is a Rock Bottom in my home town so I thought maybe it is based here but it's not; they are based out of Colorado. So I don't know where they get their ingredients from and if the brews would be considered local or not, which is what I was looking for. But besides that, this place is great! The beers are really good and it's helpful to get a sampler to try them if you don't know what you like. The staff was also amazing, the food was tasty, and the atmosphere was perfect. I will definitely be back for more!

    (5)

  • Dean S.

    This place is awesome. Service is awesome, everyone was nice, pleasant, and helpful. Food was great, all around a great meal Beer that they brewed was very good. this place overall is awesome and i cant wait to go back.

    (4)

  • Robyn R.

    I came in here for lunch with my boyfriend's family and was certainly impressed by the cleanliness of the restaurant, the prompt, cheerful service, and, while I'm abstaining from beer for the time being (Good gawd, right?), their selection looked fantastic. The food was above average--I had the blackened chicken salad, which came with fresh bread, raisins, cucumbers, and nice, fat chunks of fresh blue cheese--but the prices for standard fare seemed quite high. Perhaps it was the time of day we dined there, but it struck me as a popular lunch spot for the downtown crowd--a place to meet clients, grab a quick bite, and return to work in time for the next meeting. Meaning: it lacked a sense of style and comfort and personality I was hoping to find in a Portland brewery.

    (3)

  • Brian R.

    Seems most of the bad reviews about Rock Bottoms are coming from minor things, not the food itself. My suggestion, having been there a few times, get the darkest beer on the menu. It has a good flavor, similar to Guinness and one glass with give you a good buzz. Their other beers are weak in flavor to me. If your a meat and potatoes kinda person, or with people who aren't too adventurous with foods, this is a good place. When I've gone here, it's been with 1 - 2 people, so our past service was fine. Bigger groups seem to take longer to service, but this is Not Mc Donalds food here. The burgers come out Hot so be careful on the 1st few bites, (speaking from hungry, ooh this is good greedy experience and burning the roof a my mouth) The front staff and seaters seem exhausted sometimes, so don't take their attitude too personally. The food is good.

    (3)

  • Brooks C.

    Was meeting someone for a late lunch today. We agreed to meet at 1:20pm. I arrived at 1:17 or so and requested an outside table for two. I was seated at 1:19. My dining companion ran a bit late. By 1:32 - 13 minutes later at least two waitstaff had walked by my table and interacted with other customers who already had food. Not one server greeted me, made eye contact, offered to take a drink order or otherwise acknowledged my presence. At 1:32 I got up and left, called my dining companion who was just arriving and ate at the Thai place across the street. For middling grade American pub food at a chain restaurant a 13 minute wait is ludicrous. No need to ever darken this establishment's door again.

    (1)

  • Ryan A.

    Food: Better than expected. Service: As expected, but that's not a good thing. What is it with hostesses and seating you in the worst possible place? In the middle of a room when there are plenty of other perfectly fine tables for five people that are by a window or a booth or something more desirable than in the middle of the path of the servers. It's GETTING OLD! The same hostess encouraged us to go sit in the bar when there were no tables big enough for five people, probably because she was too lazy to seat us. The food, at least, seems consistent. That's the only thing that keeps this place on the list of possibilities. I got the Brewer's Club and it was yum-my. Oh five star AND five star service, I know you're out there somewhere. Please put out a beacon or something so I know where you are.

    (3)

  • marie b.

    Came here for a quick lunch right after landing in Portland. The place reminds me of an Applebee's or other big chain restaurant. All the people that work here are super nice and friendly. The hostess took our luggage for us right as we entered the door, which was a relief. I got the blackened chicken salad, which was really delicious. Totally fresh and tasty! My daughter got the blackened shrimp mac and cheese, which she liked, but it is rich and a huge portion. My husband got the lobster and shrimp enchiladas, which he didn't like and couldn't eat. The staff was really kind and let him switch his order to a hamburger which was very good. Thanks for being so cool about it, because I was super embarrassed!

    (3)

  • Ally S.

    I love Rock Bottom. Their burgers are always delicious. Today I'm having the patty melt. Our server today was pretty good, but seemed like he thought was too cool to be serving tables. He was nice enough, but had an air of superiority that was not appealing. The patty melt was pretty good, but I will definitely stick with the burgers from now on.

    (3)

  • Dion J.

    The beers are so so. Nothing great but not terrible. Just got the happy hour Mac n cheese. Pretty small size but for $3 what do you expect? It was pretty much excellent. Probably the best Mac n cheese you'll find out there right now. Yummo!

    (4)

  • Mike F.

    I've been to Rock Bottom's Seattle outpost, but this place is better. Better food and service.

    (3)

  • Leah T.

    I was craving a burger...I NEEDED a burger....mmmm...with baaaacccooonn. I considered walking to Joe's but figured this was a tad closer and not uphill and well...I have work to get back to so I needed it to be quick. 1) Not quick...especially not at lunch. It took quite a bit of time for them to produce a burger...which is interesting considering the burger was clearly a pre-formed patty. 2) The burger was good...it was very good. Pre-formed or not (it was)...it was VERY tasty. Had the distinct flavor of a grill. Drippy-down-the-arm type burger. Nom Nom Nom! 3) Got my order wrong. It was a to-go order...which I always wonder how people get to-go orders wrong...I am standing in front of you, there is no one else asking for things and you are writing it down - I saw you write it down....still got it wrong. It wasn't epically wrong...the sides were wrong. Not a big deal in the grand scheme of things and, if I ate them...I would have an extra side of fries. I will say this though...it is super awesome that they have options like fruit and coleslaw as their sides and not just fries and salads. 4) The apple coleslaw is WEAK. It is SUPER oniony, the apples have NO flavor and neither does the sauce. WEAK people. I love me some apple in my slaw...but this was more like cabbage and onions...with a very strong lean towards the onions. I'll be back...cuz let's face it...a good bacon burger is worth its weight in gold. I will probably order ahead though for my to-go orders and double check them before I leave. Other than that...great people, great atmosphere, good amount of outdoor seating on a beautiful day like today. Even on a Friday lunch rush there wasn't a wait line.

    (3)

  • lisa s.

    I'm not a fan of corporate chain restaurants but Rock Bottom always does me right. Great hangover food served up with a smile. Loved our waitress, Kimberly, who was at our beck and call for all of our hangover needs. Pretzel, cheese dip, street tacos are the best apps on the menu. Also, it's a pretty good spot to watch games if you're into that.

    (4)

  • Tamara K.

    My boyfriend and I enjoy Rock Bottom for watching a good football game. For a chain restaurant, it isn't bad but we go mostly for the IPA, which is perfectly hoppy for out tastebuds. Bartenders are friendly and fast so never have to wait for a refill! We love chicken wings but years ago, we would order them and they just too "soggy." Now we always order them extra, extra crispy and they come out with a good crunch to them. Located right on the MAX line makes drinking and not driving very easy!

    (3)

  • Gillian W.

    Been to Rock Bottom many times. This place has never disappointed. Great for HH or drinks after work. Also works great for dinner and a romantic night out. This place is a great location if you are doing anything downtown. Pretty low key, not real fancy, but works either way, if you want to dress up or dress down- you're at home here. I like the menu isn't stale and the staff have always been very friendly. This is the kind of place you have in your "back pocket" that you know you can go to and always enjoy. Not all of the time but when the situation calls for it..

    (4)

  • Faye F.

    My friend and I tried the beer flight here but we weren't that impressed! Our waitress seemed a little meh towards us because we weren't intending to spend all our money here after our beer flights. At least I got to try this place, right?

    (3)

  • Kipp J.

    Always have good food and good beer here. We seem to end up here during the Waterfront Blues Fest, and Oregon Brews Frest every year for the last 4 years and never go wrong with the food!

    (4)

  • David M.

    Sunday late lunch (1:30) to celebrate a friend's birthday. I was planning on just having a beer and skidatting... but hunger seised me when I saw everyone else eating so I ordered a burger. The Rocktoberfrest beer I had was tasty. The food a bit bland. But what really prompted this review was the lackadaisical service we received. Sitting at a table with a party of 12 automatically gets the server an 18% tip... so I'm guessing making sure we were all pleased wasn't our server's highest priority. Drink orders that never came... a recommendation of the French onion soup which was so bad it was returned uneaten - then there was no surprise (or offer of substitute) which made us think it was a common reaction to the worst French onion soup I've ever tasted.... then we had to hunt him down just to get a check. We all laughed at the comedy of it... but I won't be returning.

    (2)

  • Fred H.

    The Best Ahi Tuna salad I've had. It was so good I even ate apple bits, which I am mildly allergic to. It was that GOOD.

    (5)

  • Rob R.

    Great (I mean really great) food and a decent selection of beers. There is some remodeling going on right now, but it's covered up and quiet enough. The service is great too. Just visiting for 2 days, but really lucked out stopping here before reading Yelp reviews. It actually deserves higher ratings. Had the brewery chicken. First bite was soooooooo good. There is a mild beer taste to the gravy that is just right. Chicken is grilled, which makes it a healthy dish. My son had the Tillamook bacon burger. Cooked to perfection. The jalapeño sauce gave it just the right amount of heat. The Rock Bottom IPA beer was a bit strong, but tasty. Ok, you know a place is good if you go back a 2nd time while on a 2 day visit. Today's lunch visit was just a good as yesterday's. BBQ chicken sandwich and Grilled chicken burger were both great. Lots of flavor. Cooked right. Perfect sides. Fresh ingredients. Nice IPA beer again. Topped it off with a warm brownie, scoop of ice cream and drizzled chocolate and caramel. It was literally finger licking good! Not sure if we will ever return to Portland (we came from LA to see the LA Clippers), but if we do, Rock Bottom will be our first stop. We returned this weekend for another visit. Same good food and deserts. They were tapping a new beer, so we stayed after our meal. Unfortunately, it was disappointing. Bitter, very little flavor, didn't even finish the glass.

    (5)

  • Xi Z.

    This is a solid American restaurant w/ good selections of beer. I was on business trip and wandered in this restaurant, not ordered too much to experience them all. FOOD-wise: Everything is expected. No more, no less, just american. DRINK-wise: Well, it's really hard to say beer here is exceptional, after all beer is just beer. It has them all, and beer tastes good enough to make you feel relieved for a while. This is one of the: I can hardly remember this restaurant but when I do, I got no complain.

    (4)

  • Nikki R.

    Stopped in on a whim and had a great experience. Service was really attentive. I ordered a burger with fries - medium. It came out great! I had the donut holes for dessert and their dark ale on tap - also great. I left in a food coma :)

    (5)

  • Stephanie H.

    Place was was really loud. Service was ok. I was served my cider in a cracked glass. The spinach dip was cold. I've been to a lot of breweries in the west. This one disappointed !

    (2)

  • Brittney L.

    The atmosphere is probably the best part of Rock Bottom. They have decent food, but the beer sampler is THE BEST!!! Beer and donut holes...my favorite combo here for sure. Very laid back place. Can't really go wrong with it.

    (4)

  • Tracy M.

    Had a great dinner here before a concert. I had blackened ahi tuna sald and it was delicious. My friend had a waldorf chicken salad, but substituted salmon and she raved about that. An order of calamari was very tender. And the Tillamook burger was really good too. We had a great dinner. Thanks! Will be back!

    (4)

  • Victoria S.

    On my last visit to Portland in November of 2014, I had an excellent experience at the Rock Bottom. Our server was friendly and efficient, the food was served promptly and hot. Just two days ago, the visit was disappointingly poor. Our party sat at a booth between the door and the register where the wait staff must enter their orders. Our waitress was pleasant, but largely absent. It took her a while to appear initially and, after we ordered, our drinks arrived somewhat promptly, but the food (chicken nachos) was very slow to come and when it did, the dish was cold. She checked back with us only one time and made a number of visits to the register without glancing our way even though we were clearly finished with our food and would have appreciated drink refills and removal of the empty plates. Too many other fine choices in Portland-I cannot recommend the restaurant and will not return.

    (2)

  • Tom J.

    I went to this cafe named Medio Kur it was always packed I think its for people from suburbs afar who thought they were right on track the nachos they were average the wings they were average the dip it was average the turkey burger it was average the service was good but this place, not for my hood it's for those folks in acid wash jeans who think exotic means green beans the prices were slightly high and so I must sigh Medio Kur, you were fun but now I've been twice and I'm done.

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  • Brooke R.

    The food was average. Certainly not bad, but it was too expensive for the quality. It seemed like an higher priced pub version of a red robin or Applebee's. We both got burgers, mine was a bison burger and was supposed to be spicy. I am very sensitive to spicy food (medium salsa is too much for me), but had not even an extra drink of water with this "spicy" burger. Also it was medium well to well when I asked for medium rare. Very bland. Service was all good, and while the atmosphere was a little too sports-bar for me, it was alright. The dessert (key lime pie) and the cider were great though, and they offer you ten dollars off your first order if you sign up for a free membership card, so at least that was nice. If I were in the area and not being picky, I'd go again, but I'm definitely not in any hurry.

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Q & A on Johnny Rockets

Who owns Johnny Rockets?

Johnny Rockets is founded by Ronn Teitelbaum. Today, the restaurant chain is owned by Sun Capital Partners.

Does Johnny Rockets serve breakfast?

Yes, Johnny Rockets has a separate breakfast section, especially for breakfast meal. Johnny Rockets serves breakfast all day and night.

Where is Johnny Rockets located near me?

There are over 320 Johnny Rockets outlets across the United States. You can find a Johnny Rockets restaurant nearby using our Restaurant Listings directory.

What time does Johnny Rockets open and close?

All Johnny Rockets restaurants in the United States opens at 8 AM and stays open till 9 PM. Some Johnny Rockets restaurants stay open till midnight at some locations.

Does Johnny Rockets have gluten-free?

Johnny Rockets offers a wide range of gluten-free items. You can opt for the gluten-free bun to turn your burger into a gluten-free burger. For assurance, you can check out Johnny Rockets gluten-free menu.

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About Johnny Rockets

Johnny Rockets is a restaurant franchise headquartered in the United States. The American restaurant chain features 1950s diner-style restaurant format with individual jukebox stations, red vinyl seats, chrome accents, etc. There are around 320 Johnny Rockets restaurants in the United States.

Ron Teitelbaum from Los Angeles, California founded Johnny Rockets as a recreation of the 1940s vintage themed malt shops of his childhood. The first Johnny Rockets began its operations on June 6, 1986. Johnny Rockets specializes in American burgers and sandwiches as well as offers salads, starters, and shakes to enrich your dining experience at Johnny Rockets.

Healthy Food Options at Johnny Rockets

Johnny Rockets is a fast-food restaurant and finding healthy food at Johnny Rockets can be a bit tricky. While you can always opt for the salads and healthy shakes at Johnny Rockets for healthy options, there are also some healthy burgers and sandwiches which you can bet on. Ensure that the sugar, sodium, and cholesterol is in check when you order food at Johnny Rockets.

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:00 am - 12

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Dinner
    Parking : Street
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Casual
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : No

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