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1Accanto's Summer Frittata
Accanto leans towards light and colorful with their newest late night menu addition, a summer frittata with aioli, cherry tomato salad, and crostini.
Accanto leans towards light and colorful with their newest late night menu addition, a summer frittata with aioli, cherry tomato salad, and crostini.
2Aviary's Brussels Sprout Nachos
Not quite Asian. Not quite nachos. But still awesome. Aviary's Brussel sprout “nachos” are adorned with chocolate chili sauce, herb crème fraîche, and cotija.
Not quite Asian. Not quite nachos. But still awesome. Aviary’s Brussel sprout “nachos” are adorned with chocolate chili sauce, herb crème fraîche, and cotija.
3Aviary's Brussels Sprout Nachos
Not quite Asian. Not quite nachos. But still awesome. Aviary's Brussel sprout “nachos” are adorned with chocolate chili sauce, herb crème fraîche, and cotija.
Not quite Asian. Not quite nachos. But still awesome. Aviary’s Brussel sprout “nachos” are adorned with chocolate chili sauce, herb crème fraîche, and cotija.
4Aviary's Slaw Dog
Aviary's other popular bar bite, their house smoked hot dog with bread and butter pickles and a mountain of crunchy carrot and cabbage slaw.
Aviary’s other popular bar bite, their house smoked hot dog with bread and butter pickles and a mountain of crunchy carrot and cabbage slaw.
5Aviary's Slaw Dog
Aviary's other popular bar bite, their house smoked hot dog with bread and butter pickles and a mountain of crunchy carrot and cabbage slaw.
Aviary’s other popular bar bite, their house smoked hot dog with bread and butter pickles and a mountain of crunchy carrot and cabbage slaw.
6Spicy and Salty Popped Sorghum from Imperial
Popcorn's smaller, crunchier counterpart: The spicy and salty popped sorghum was inspired by Chef Vitaly Paley's participation in Bob's Red Mill Grains of Discovery event in NYC last month.
Popcorn’s smaller, crunchier counterpart: The spicy and salty popped sorghum was inspired by Chef Vitaly Paley’s participation in Bob’s Red Mill Grains of Discovery event in NYC last month.
7Spicy and Salty Popped Sorghum from Imperial
Popcorn's smaller, crunchier counterpart: The spicy and salty popped sorghum was inspired by Chef Vitaly Paley's participation in Bob's Red Mill Grains of Discovery event in NYC last month.
Popcorn’s smaller, crunchier counterpart: The spicy and salty popped sorghum was inspired by Chef Vitaly Paley’s participation in Bob’s Red Mill Grains of Discovery event in NYC last month.
8Metrovino's Noodle Bowl
Bar bites go bold with this spicy, Asian-inspired noodle bowl with bonito broth, soba, shiitake, Sriracha, and a poached egg at Metrovino.
Bar bites go bold with this spicy, Asian-inspired noodle bowl with bonito broth, soba, shiitake, Sriracha, and a poached egg at Metrovino.
9Metrovino's Noodle Bowl
Bar bites go bold with this spicy, Asian-inspired noodle bowl with bonito broth, soba, shiitake, Sriracha, and a poached egg at Metrovino.
Bar bites go bold with this spicy, Asian-inspired noodle bowl with bonito broth, soba, shiitake, Sriracha, and a poached egg at Metrovino.
10Chicken Wings Confit from Metrovino
Chicken wings confit is the way to be at Metrovino. Perfectly crispy and crunchy topped with rosemary salt.
Chicken wings confit is the way to be at Metrovino. Perfectly crispy and crunchy topped with rosemary salt.
11Chicken Wings Confit from Metrovino
Chicken wings confit is the way to be at Metrovino. Perfectly crispy and crunchy topped with rosemary salt.
Chicken wings confit is the way to be at Metrovino. Perfectly crispy and crunchy topped with rosemary salt.
12Lamb Hand Pie at The Rookery
The Rookery's bar-exclusive bite: lamb hand pie filled with braised lamb shoulder, potatoes, and currants served with malt pepper dipping sauce.
The Rookery’s bar-exclusive bite: lamb hand pie filled with braised lamb shoulder, potatoes, and currants served with malt pepper dipping sauce.
13Lamb Hand Pie at The Rookery
The Rookery's bar-exclusive bite: lamb hand pie filled with braised lamb shoulder, potatoes, and currants served with malt pepper dipping sauce.
The Rookery’s bar-exclusive bite: lamb hand pie filled with braised lamb shoulder, potatoes, and currants served with malt pepper dipping sauce.
14Barware's Arepa Sandwich
Korea meets Colombia with this arepa sandwich stuffed with braised short rib, hoisin, kimchi, cilantro, and mayo from Barwares.
Korea meets Colombia with this arepa sandwich stuffed with braised short rib, hoisin, kimchi, cilantro, and mayo from Barwares.
15Barware's Arepa Sandwich
Korea meets Colombia with this arepa sandwich stuffed with braised short rib, hoisin, kimchi, cilantro, and mayo from Barwares.
Korea meets Colombia with this arepa sandwich stuffed with braised short rib, hoisin, kimchi, cilantro, and mayo from Barwares.
16St. Jack's "Secret" Burger
This secret bar burger is available by request only at St. Jack and comes loaded with Gruyere, bacon lardons, pickled onion, caramelized onions, and a sauce made from demi glacé, cornichon, dijon and crème fraîche on a butter bun.
This secret bar burger is available by request only at St. Jack and comes loaded with Gruyere, bacon lardons, pickled onion, caramelized onions, and a sauce made from demi glacé, cornichon, dijon and crème fraîche on a butter bun.
17St. Jack's "Secret" Burger
This secret bar burger is available by request only at St. Jack and comes loaded with Gruyere, bacon lardons, pickled onion, caramelized onions, and a sauce made from demi glacé, cornichon, dijon and crème fraîche on a butter bun.
This secret bar burger is available by request only at St. Jack and comes loaded with Gruyere, bacon lardons, pickled onion, caramelized onions, and a sauce made from demi glacé, cornichon, dijon and crème fraîche on a butter bun.
18Accanto's Summer Frittata
Accanto leans towards light and colorful with their newest late night menu addition, a summer frittata with aioli, cherry tomato salad, and crostini.
Accanto leans towards light and colorful with their newest late night menu addition, a summer frittata with aioli, cherry tomato salad, and crostini.

We’ve come a long way since the days when bar-only menus were limited to burgers and beer. Pubs and restaurants alike have elevated their offerings, so say hello to the new, improved counterparts to craft cocktails and small batch spirits. Whether your drinking PBR or a paloma, you’ll enjoy top-shelf bar food at one of these seven Portland spots.