Gold Dust Meridian
3267 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, OR 97214Phone: (503) 239.1143
Located in: Southeast Portland - Visit Website
BarFly's Review of Gold Dust Meridian
Bette Crocker's recipe for awesomeness: stick a bar in a mid century accountant's office on the only strip of Hawthorne that lacks decent watering holes, add booze, a excellent happy hour (the "Trio" is a delight), and a great attractive staff. Aesthetically, the place is no doubt dissected and critiqued by a myriad of minimalist design-heads, but sexy enough make your S.O. to seriously consider a proposed menage a trois.
Younger hipper crowd seems to make up the bulk evening crowd, the days bring the lunch crowd.
Open from 2pm to 2:30am with a covered back patio open 'til 10pm. 1 pool table and a rag tag collection of under-played board games. Pool x1
| Gold Dust Meridian's Happy Hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday | $1.50 PBR, $3 wells, $3 micros, $3+ food menu, 2-8pm |
| Tuesday | $1.50 PBR, $3 wells, $3 micros, $3+ food menu, 2-8pm |
| Wednesday | $1.50 PBR, $3 wells, $3 micros, $3+ food menu, 2-8pm |
| Thursday | $1.50 PBR, $3 wells, $3 micros, $3+ food menu, 2-8pm |
| Friday | $1.50 PBR, $3 wells, $3 micros, $3+ food menu, 2-8pm |
| Saturday | $1.50 PBR, $3 wells, $3 micros, $3+ food menu, 2-8pm |
| Sunday | $1.50 PBR, $3 wells, $3 micros, $3-5 food menu all day |
Upon first impression I thought it was quaint, well decorated, and very classy. Nancy Sinatra on the jukebox, I was greeted by a very nice gentlemen who promptly brought water and gave us details about their very decent happy hour menu. The waiter suggested I try a brown ale they had, and I ordered the mac and cheese and some artichoke dip. Every thing I had was delicious, and I walked out having only spent 10 bucks. I give it 5 stars all around, I will definitely be taking my friends here.
I love this place. The mid-century modern space is v. pleasant, the service is v. good despite the fact that the wait staff are attractive and hip (which usually means that the service sucks), the drinks are cheap and the mac & cheese is the best in Portland.
I'd peeked inside this place during the daytime once, and it piqued my curiosity. It seemed to promise the kind of friendly, slick cocktail bar that my grandad might have enjoyed in his youth.
I didn't stop in that day, but after seeing a write up in Willamette Week recently, I was reminded of it and furnished with the exact address.
This is a fun place that has a nice energy and vibe from what I could tell. The architecture and design of the space is remarkable. It could almost be a cousin to the Doug Fir basement bar, only slightly more streamlined, more subtle and brighter.
There was a country band playing on the Wed. night I went, and there was no cover. The band was great and a pleasing surprise to happen upon. I forget their name, but the singer had a June Cash reminiscent voice. They also covered one of the slower, sadder songs by the Pogues, which was very well done.
The fun quotient balanced out any high falutin' airs. Cool place. Good date spot.
I have lived on the strip for 15 years and many things have come and gone. I must say that aside from the space room of 1993 this is the very best place to hit hawthorne in some time. swanky booths, stiff drinks, and the easiness of meeting new friends, this place is rad! happy hour till 8pm, and outdoor seating??? I havent really been to other places since this opened.
The Gold Dust Meridian is just an ok bar. The patrons seem to be there to party hard (and loudly) and it lacks the classy atmosphere it is trying to pull off. It is not non-smoking as indicated here, but seems like it should be. It has great potential, but it lacks that certain something.
Relaxed jazzy atmosphere with very attentive staff. Comfy booths, bar table and dining tables. Not a large space, but pretty good. Can get loud, not that smoky, small portions of food, good drinks. All in all, I'll probably go back.
