Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that the delta variant has been spreading and causing case numbers to spike in and around Portland. The statewide indoor mask mandate was reimposed on August 13, but many Portland bar and restaurant owners are adding an extra layer of protection (though it’s certainly not foolproof) for their staff and customers by requiring guests to have proof of coronavirus vaccination in order to dine indoors—and in some cases, to dine outdoors, or to even enter the business. Even Les Caves/Le Clos and Quaintrelle, which don’t open until August 13 and 29, respectively, have already announced vaccine requirements ahead of their opening. 

Unless Portland introduces a citywide mandate—hey, San Francisco just put one in place yesterday requiring proof of vaccination (negative tests not accepted as a substitute) at all restaurants, bars, gyms, and indoor music venues that serve food or drink citywide—these businesses are great options if you’re looking for a safer way to dine and drink indoors. Know of another bar or restaurant that we should add to this list? Email us at [email protected].

Restaurants

Acadia - proof required for indoor seating

Dame - proof required for indoor seating, not for outdoor

Gado Gado - proof required for indoor seating, not for outdoor

Grain and Gristle - proof required for indoor seating, not for outdoor

Magna Kusina - proof (or recent negative test) required for indoor seating, not for outdoor

Mediterranean Exploration Company - proof required for indoor seating, not for outdoor

Nightingale - proof required for indoor seating, not for outdoor

Oma’s Hideaway - proof required for indoor seating, not for outdoor

Quaintrelle (reopening August 29) - proof required for indoor seating, not for outdoor

Shalom Y'all - proof required for indoor seating, not for outdoor

Toki - proof required for indoor seating, not for outdoor

Tusk - proof (or recent negative test) required for indoor and outdoor seating

Yalla - proof required for indoor seating, not for outdoor

Bars

Bar Bar/Mississippi Studios - proof or a negative test within 48 hours required for bar and venue; testing also available on-site Wed-Sun from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Bit House Collective - proof required for indoor seating, not for outdoor

Creepy’s - proof required to enter the business

Hey Love - proof required for indoor bar seating, but not for rest of indoor seating

Hi Top Tavern - proof required for indoor seating, not for outdoor 

Les Caves/Les Clos - proof for indoor and outdoor seating

The Moon and Sixpence - proof required for indoor seating

The Old Gold - proof required for indoor seating, not for outdoor

Paydirt - proof required for indoor seating, not for outdoor

Revolution Hall/Show Bar/Rooftop Deck - proof required for venue and for all bars

Rum Club - proof (or recent negative test) required for indoor seating, not for outdoor

Teardrop Lounge - proof (or recent negative test) required for indoor seating, not for outdoor

White Owl Social Club - proof required to enter the business