Kay's (Sellwood)
6903 SE Milwaukie BlvdPortland, OR 97202
503/ 232.4447
Located in: Southeast Portland - Visit Website
BarFly's Review of Kay's (Sellwood)
Under New Ownership, we hear a great deal has changed about this place. But...we haven't checked it out lately. Here is the old review and it's probably totally invalid, as evidenced by recent non-smoking policies.
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A welcome throwback to the days before the Sellwood area was overrun by the SUV-set, and was just another blue collar neighborhood. Surprisingly, the food in this windowless nicotine corral is quite good, served by seen-it-all waitresses who may well predate the Johnson administration (a good thing), and the drinks are plenty stiff. Bar graced by the ever-delightful and de-lovely barman about town, Mr Jeffrey D. Wade!
Reader Reviews of Kay's (Sellwood)
I went for open mic nite and was disappointed to find out they only allow music- no other artists. Very narrow bar spacewise (you're gonna get bumped into repeatedly) but I overheard positive feedback from neighborhood regulars while there.
Yes!
I absolutely love Kays. I enjoy the staff, the music, and if you give Jeffery and adjitive you can find yourself sipping a coctail you never thought to order. The management team is exceptional! The food is yummy. Kays also draws in a good crowd! Everyone should try it out! It is a great place to meet friends and stay a while! What a gem!
I absolutely love Kays. I enjoy the staff, the music, and if you give Jeffery and adjitive you can find yourself sipping a coctail you never thought to order. The management team is exceptional! The food is yummy. Kays also draws in a good crowd! Everyone should try it out! It is a great place to meet friends and stay a while! What a gem!
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Frequent Guest on January 21, 2007, 1:52 pm
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Not Bad
Kay's is a funny place, never frequented it due to smoke. Seems cleaned up both in spirit and clientele. Walked in recently and ended up playing trivia, pretty fun. Jeff does a good job. Had some tater tots and some yummy beverages, keeping our eyes on this one.
Kay's is a funny place, never frequented it due to smoke. Seems cleaned up both in spirit and clientele. Walked in recently and ended up playing trivia, pretty fun. Jeff does a good job. Had some tater tots and some yummy beverages, keeping our eyes on this one.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Mark & Co. on October 6, 2006, 4:20 am
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No Prime Rib on Friday's
I used to go to kay's every couple of weeks, for the friday prime rib. Could never find a seat. Since they changed ownership, a couple of things have changed. No prime rib on fridays, and can always find a seat.
I used to go to kay's every couple of weeks, for the friday prime rib. Could never find a seat. Since they changed ownership, a couple of things have changed. No prime rib on fridays, and can always find a seat.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Steve on September 15, 2006, 12:27 pm
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Kay Kay Kay
Just went since new ownership moved in. Good stiff cheap drinks, but food is the same and costs more now. I like this bar, but bring back the wooden indian!!!!
Just went since new ownership moved in. Good stiff cheap drinks, but food is the same and costs more now. I like this bar, but bring back the wooden indian!!!!
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Mo Land on August 26, 2006, 6:41 pm
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sometimes change is good
Kay's recently sold to a new owner. The previous owners had been there forever! But the menu was old, the restroom still had those hideous never-ending cloth handtowels that just spin back into the metal box they just came from and the cigarette smoke is so strong that you can practically feel the chemotherapy needle entering your veins when you walk in. The new menu is from this century and the bar is now SMOKE-FREE! Yeefrigginhaw! And I hear they are going to have live music...something not currently available in that part of Sellwood.
Kay's recently sold to a new owner. The previous owners had been there forever! But the menu was old, the restroom still had those hideous never-ending cloth handtowels that just spin back into the metal box they just came from and the cigarette smoke is so strong that you can practically feel the chemotherapy needle entering your veins when you walk in. The new menu is from this century and the bar is now SMOKE-FREE! Yeefrigginhaw! And I hear they are going to have live music...something not currently available in that part of Sellwood.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by rpm on June 29, 2006, 7:51 pm
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Nice
I am an avid non-smoker and very sensative to it. I did not find this place to be all that smokey. It was a cute little place. I did find the in your face Video Crack a bit overwhelming, I hate that those things are taking over all the bars... :( They could relax their price for a red beer a bit. But it is only money and red beer is a fabulous breakfast food :)
It just sold to a new owner and it seems service has gotten better.
I say give it a shot it isn't for everyone but, it might be for you.
I am an avid non-smoker and very sensative to it. I did not find this place to be all that smokey. It was a cute little place. I did find the in your face Video Crack a bit overwhelming, I hate that those things are taking over all the bars... :( They could relax their price for a red beer a bit. But it is only money and red beer is a fabulous breakfast food :)
It just sold to a new owner and it seems service has gotten better.
I say give it a shot it isn't for everyone but, it might be for you.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Carla on June 22, 2006, 8:49 am
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Kays rules
Its haunted! And the food is probably the best barf food in town. If you like Holmans your gunna blow your mind here. Sorry no annoying wanna be dumbass hipsters though. Old crabby people, but heck if your hungover and need some good grub and a strong one Kay's rules.
Its haunted! And the food is probably the best barf food in town. If you like Holmans your gunna blow your mind here. Sorry no annoying wanna be dumbass hipsters though. Old crabby people, but heck if your hungover and need some good grub and a strong one Kay's rules.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Sellwood Sal on October 21, 2005, 4:27 pm
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Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Walker on September 13, 2005, 2:29 pm
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