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The Observatory
8115 SE Stark St
Portland, OR 97215
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(503) 445-6284
- Sun - Mon 11:00am - 10:00pm
- Tue - Sat 11:00am - 12:00am
Cuisine: American Restaurants, Mexican Restaurants
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4.8 of 5.0 from 71 reviews
price range:$11 to $25
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I had the lamb burger (with goat cheese!) and it was super satisfying. Their beer-battered fries also kick a$$
by Alan H.
Good food, great drinks and a pleasant atmosphere
by Scott H.
The lamb burger was top-notch. There's a large mimosa selection and the glass was a larger size than what you would normally expect for breakfast.
by Quintein
Drinks were great food was okay.
by Samlee G.
The meatloaf was exceptional. Potatoes were good and carrots were good (a little underdone). But very well priced and delightful
by Thomis H
The cheese plate and fry bread were enough for 2 of us to have dinner. The food is elegantly served with little extra touches and what can I say I loved that it had a full bulb of roasted garlic!
by Bethany M
Try their Manhattan cocktail and the mussels. Delicious everytime!
by Mary D
The burger burger is really good, although I didn't ask for cheese on my burger it was a pleasant surprise because I never had goat cheese before. The fries were nicely salted and tasted great.
by Demetrius Cooper
Everything I've tried is good. Happy hour is my favorite.
by Isabelle l
The lamb burger here is the greatest burger ever created!!
by Lisa H
Always get the lamb burger
by Porter
Now serving brunch.
by Andrew C.
The fry bread is amazing!!!
by Kevin J
Tom Kah Amazing!!
by Kevin J
The blood orange negroni is the best I've ever had. Wish I would have had time for 2.
by Debbie M.
Muscles are tasty, drinks are superb.
by Eric C
The chicken pate platter was really tasty and great for sharing with friends
by A K.
Mussels are the bomb!
by Roger M.
Elk Burger
by Jason S.
The Cumin Centipede is the best cocktail EVER!
by Shy Town
Honestly everything is good here. It's just an awesome restaurant with high quality food that isn't overpriced.
by Dean Kirkland
Good happy hour menu
by Thomas Ohashi
Delicious, comfort food at very reasonable prices
by Jessica G.
The cocktails and food here are super good! Love it.
by Stacey S.
Oregano Fry Bread is an absolute must to start. Tom Kha cocktail is fantastic if you like some heat, otherwise the lavender gin lemon drop is where it's at.
by Alex B.
Love their cocktails, including a cacao-nib Manhattan and the Tom Kha -- coconut milk, lemongrass infused liquor, birds eye chilis.
by Ni M.
Get the Habanero infused rum pain killer!
by John F.
Put your name on the list and have them call u when you r table is ready while u have a brew at Roscoe's or Beer Bunker. The lamb burger is Awesome!
by Jana S.
If you love mussels, you gotta have it. One of my favs... Drinks are delish as well.
by Mary Quite Contrary
Food is great , service is bad , they kept running before taking the complete order , but the fry bread and chicken fried chicken I tried were truly Amazing ..
by Gowri Shankar
Very chill ambiance. Everything we ate tasted fresh and delicious.
by Jenifer L.
Get the Tom Kah, it's deliciously spicy!
by Bree H.
The lavender lemon drops are amazing!
by Monica R.
I try to get a booth when I can, by the front window good people watching. But the benches along the wall are a good spot too. Get the lamb burger as well it's delicious!
by Catherine A.
The male bartender (on a Tuesday night) is super cute!!
by Susie M.
Cheese plate with bacon!
by Jeremy L.
Looking for a wonderful prenoon buzz? The Capricorn and field greens with pulled chix. Buzzed and happy....check
by Patrick S.
The muscle clams are fantastic! Great service too.
by Sam A.
Grilled Sirloin with Mushroom Demi Glace rocked my mouth. Thank you, Stephanya.
by Thomas P.
There are a lot of mirrors.
by Sage T.
Nice diggs, good food. Great service. The Reuben was fantastic.
by Martin C.
The chicken pate and meatloaf are fantastic.
by Michael S.
Meatloaf. Enough said.
by Hanna N.
As others have said, the veggie burger is amazing. But also not to be skipped are the sweet potato fries- crispy on the outside and oh so fluffy on the inside.
by jon n.
The Capricorn is one tasty cocktail.
by gail.
Happy hour from 3-6pm !
by Jordan R.
Garlic aioli sauce with fries, *swoon
by Sonam
F*cking phenomenal cheese platter, y'all.
by Johnpaul M.
Try the Cheese Plate - Amazing (via @Foodspotting)
by Michael B.
Have the Reuben. A great sandwich at a good price. I like to pair mine with the tomato soup.
by Jeff R.
Burger burger and a glass of the Rose....to die for!!
by Elizabeth L.
Awesome place. Showed up with a dozen people and split the check no problem!
by Bethany R.
The people who work here are just incredible. They are so friendly and nice. We come here a lot and always receive a warm welcome and superior service that us never fake or pretentious.
by DeviousRex
OMG, if you're a cheese lover, get the cheese plate!
by Heather H.
Adam is amazing try the Tom kah!!!!
by Shell B.
Fried bread!!!
by Raphael H.
Daniel is an awesome waiter. The best thing since sliced bread!!!!
by Emily B.
Bread putting dessert. Yum.
by Emily B.
Sat at the bar and got great service - put in our order and then got a glimpse of the cheese plate - will definitely be sure there's room for that next time.
by Tara T.
For only $7 you can order eight ounces of creamy chicken pate, with crackers, bread and a lot of good mustard—enough for a half-dozen people. It’s a trendy spot, but the food is quite affordable.
by Cheapism
The Greek Salad is delicious.
by Topher
I love the hibiscus margarita!
by Hunter P.
try the double espresso mocha martini. it's delicious.
by eryn v.
The veggie burger cannot be beat.
by Jared F.
Easily my favorite restaurant in Portland, and I like really good food!
by One A.
The cheese plate is a thing of profound beauty.
by littlebluedog
Me and my man get the cheese plate, two different cocktails, and wrap up with the bread pudding. Total food coma, in the best way. Heavenly.
by Meagan K.
Have the damned cheese plate. It involves bacon and pears... and cheese, of course.
by Roy J.
The pulled pork is tremendous and spicy.
by Brandon T.
The Capricorn is the best drink ever!!!!!
by Tamara G.
Have the wasabi bloody mary - delicious!
by MikeMcC M.

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