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Located in the lobby of Hotel Grand Stark, Little Bitter Bar is a welcoming neighborhood spot offering classic cocktails, aperitivo, spritzes, NA cocktails, beer, wine, and a curated selection of tasty bites like endive Caesar salads and peppered smash burgers. Hotel guests and locals can indulge in great drinks, snacks, and good company. No reservations required.
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Address: 509 SE Grand Ave, Portland, OR 97214
Phone: (503) 894-8758
Website: http://www.littlebitterbarpdx.com/
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Lawrence Goldman
The Little Bitter Bar offers a unique taste experience focusing on an in-depth selection of fine Italian amaro liquors. Quiet and intimate, located just off the lobby of the 4-star Grand Stark Hotel.
… moreK Feagins
Yesterday was our first stop into the Little Bitter Bar since we’ve been in Portland. The first thing I noticed was the atmosphere: very modern, chic, and inviting. The service was impeccable; I felt well tended, and the drinks and food were lovely!
My husband and I ordered the arancini, which is a dish I hadn’t had in so long! This didn’t disappoint at all. It had crispy fried breading on the outside, and the *perfect* gooey, cheesy, lightly riced inside. The flavors of the arancini and arrabiatta sauce worked together in harmony.
All in all, an enjoyable experience!
… moreMy husband and I ordered the arancini, which is a dish I hadn’t had in so long! This didn’t disappoint at all. It had crispy fried breading on the outside, and the *perfect* gooey, cheesy, lightly riced inside. The flavors of the arancini and arrabiatta sauce worked together in harmony.
All in all, an enjoyable experience!
Pauly Tarricone
The drinks were fantastic. If you like Italian oriented drinks and nibbles, this is the spot for top quality at a reasonable price. The burrata was delicious, and the pairing with focaccia is a match made in heaven. The pizzas are a great value for how tasty they are.
That Novum Martini is absolutely the highlight of the night. Definitely a special treat.
… moreThat Novum Martini is absolutely the highlight of the night. Definitely a special treat.
Chris D
Went in over the weekend. Lovely decor which could make for a great vibe. Was a little quiet and surprisingly the service was really slow and not very helpful navigating around their various bitters on the menu. Food was nice (we only had starters) but small and the calamari hardly had any actual calamari in it. A half handful of very small pieces. We went elsewhere for the mains due to service and value. I really hope this place can sort itself out because the concept and venue are great but it will have to do everything right to entice people to this part of town when there is so much to offer in Portland. It could really benefit from upbeat and friendly servers, and a good playlist so its not so quiet (giving hotel lobby vibes). Also not a fan if 20% gratuity fee + employee health and wellness fee upfront on top of not-cheap prices.
… moreAlexander Herrera (Alex)
I can’t speak for the drinks as I didn’t have any.
I had their Frutti Di Mare which was advertised as “scallops” and “prawns” (plural) on their menu, but don’t be fooled—i was, literally, served one small shrimp and one tiny scallop. The fish and cous cous was equally scant. The items could barely fill a tea saucer and it came out to $40 when the service and wellness fee were added. Brutal.
I was too upset to say anything (I wish I took a photo) but I feel this establishment is playing a trick on its customers with their primi and secondi menu.
I post this so that no one else is caught by surprise when thinking about their entrees. Expect scant entrees with exorbitant, unreasonable prices.
… moreI had their Frutti Di Mare which was advertised as “scallops” and “prawns” (plural) on their menu, but don’t be fooled—i was, literally, served one small shrimp and one tiny scallop. The fish and cous cous was equally scant. The items could barely fill a tea saucer and it came out to $40 when the service and wellness fee were added. Brutal.
I was too upset to say anything (I wish I took a photo) but I feel this establishment is playing a trick on its customers with their primi and secondi menu.
I post this so that no one else is caught by surprise when thinking about their entrees. Expect scant entrees with exorbitant, unreasonable prices.
Angela Rico
Met with a friend for after work drinks here and I was so incredibly surprised how good the drinks/food were, atmosphere, and the attention of the staff. I’m N/A and the mock spritzer I had was so great, my friend had the Negroni and she said it was incredible. The food was also so good, 10/10 recommend the stuffed pasta, so bomb. Only downside is that parking is a little shitty, so give yourself time to park, but I would say it’s absolutely worth it if you are looking for like an upscale Italian eatery to shake it up a bit. A little on the expensive side, but I would say it’s justified as the ingredients were fresh and very well thought out. But, I don’t think it was that expensive (comparatively), I had an appetizer, an N/A drink, and left 20% gratuity and it was all about $64, so I think pretty reasonable.
… moreKK Artistry
The food and drinks were delicious! We shared the gnocchi, focaccia bread and a salad and each got a drink and spent $90 after gratituty and additional fees. The atmosphere was cute and quiet. Service was a little slow but the staff was cordial.
My reason for 4 stars over 5 was the required 20% service charge on all tables no matter the size (there were 2 of us) and 3% health and wellness fee. I have no problem tipping 20% but making it required is off putting. We asked what the health and wellness fee was and the server let us know it pays for employees health insurance…. Why is the employer not responsible for this and asking the guest to explicitly pay this? It feels tacky, especially for a restaurant with higher price points.
… moreMy reason for 4 stars over 5 was the required 20% service charge on all tables no matter the size (there were 2 of us) and 3% health and wellness fee. I have no problem tipping 20% but making it required is off putting. We asked what the health and wellness fee was and the server let us know it pays for employees health insurance…. Why is the employer not responsible for this and asking the guest to explicitly pay this? It feels tacky, especially for a restaurant with higher price points.
callahandsome
Lovely little spot with great food done well. Nice and responsive staff and good cocktails. Excited to return some day.
… moreKatherine Powers
Finally a place that has non-alcoholic cocktails that don’t taste like fruit punch! The food and beverages were excellent and the staff were friendly and knowledgeable. Atmosphere was nice, it was just a little quiet at 5pm.
… moreAlex Farias
The braised lamb gnocci was delicious, but the portion size was quite small for the price. We must’ve got ~10 pieces of pasta and 1-2 bites of meat.
I was not a fan of the frutti di mare. Sauce was slightly bitter and there was very little flavor otherwise.
I’m happy to tip, but not a fan of places that charge a 20% gratuity fee + employee health and wellness fee upfront.
… moreI was not a fan of the frutti di mare. Sauce was slightly bitter and there was very little flavor otherwise.
I’m happy to tip, but not a fan of places that charge a 20% gratuity fee + employee health and wellness fee upfront.