BarFly's Review of My Father's Place
Spiritual home to Portland rock stars since before that was a recognizable career choice, My Father's Place has remained resolutely unchanged through generations of talented wastrels. Layers of grime, scarred booths, stained carpets, bathrooms best avoided, scary-enough barflies one wouldn't want to spill a drink against, and a menu (with separate restaurant catering to teenagers and the elderly) specializing in calcified grease has warded off indie weekenders. It's not the friendliest of dives, but the kids will table-hop, and the game room's continually used. Never dead, never crowded, with roughly the same crowds New Year's Eve and Easter Sunday, MFP's grizzled, whiskey-breathed, ineffably-powerful tough love enables all sorts of poor behavior.
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My Father's Place
Used to go to Father's Place way back in 1996, and it's great to hear that it's still the same kind of place. Non-pretentious place where you can fill up on standard American fare and do some serious drinking. What a combo! Keep the faith! Braaaappppp!
Used to go to Father's Place way back in 1996, and it's great to hear that it's still the same kind of place. Non-pretentious place where you can fill up on standard American fare and do some serious drinking. What a combo! Keep the faith! Braaaappppp!
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Ratboy on February 23, 2008, 10:50 pm
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let go the attitude, embrace your inner drunk
and you will be richly rewarded- should you choose correctly. go during peak hours? ie; drunkard hours, and off duty wait staff hours- roughly the same, unless you're over 35 and then all bets are off. the things i eat- the wraps, as yuppie as that sounds, and the chicken fry delight will save you much like a dip in a cold pool in july does. the bloody mary, general filth, smart ass waitresses- all things it took me a long time to appreciate. this is like the roxy- love it or hate it. It may just make3 a hungover day in winter okay. now that SE is "upgrading" let's just hope we can keep it like it is.
and you will be richly rewarded- should you choose correctly. go during peak hours? ie; drunkard hours, and off duty wait staff hours- roughly the same, unless you're over 35 and then all bets are off. the things i eat- the wraps, as yuppie as that sounds, and the chicken fry delight will save you much like a dip in a cold pool in july does. the bloody mary, general filth, smart ass waitresses- all things it took me a long time to appreciate. this is like the roxy- love it or hate it. It may just make3 a hungover day in winter okay. now that SE is "upgrading" let's just hope we can keep it like it is.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by karmarat on January 1, 2008, 8:06 am
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worst bloody mary ever
As an avid drinker, I'm always looking for a great bloody mary. We've been to my father's place a couple of times since we moved to the east side. The service was always slow, yet cheerful and the food has been okay. They have a great blt. Today, however, I decided to try the bloody mary, and unfortunately was not impressed. I ordered the mimosa instead and asked the waitress to take the drink back. When our check came the drink was still on the bill, when we asked her to remove it considering I had only had one drink from it, she flatly stated thAt was not an option. We were then told we should speak with the manager about the situation. Who was rude and unhelpful. We will never go here again. I will personally tell all of my friends about this experience, in hopes that no one else will suffer from my father's place.
As an avid drinker, I'm always looking for a great bloody mary. We've been to my father's place a couple of times since we moved to the east side. The service was always slow, yet cheerful and the food has been okay. They have a great blt. Today, however, I decided to try the bloody mary, and unfortunately was not impressed. I ordered the mimosa instead and asked the waitress to take the drink back. When our check came the drink was still on the bill, when we asked her to remove it considering I had only had one drink from it, she flatly stated thAt was not an option. We were then told we should speak with the manager about the situation. Who was rude and unhelpful. We will never go here again. I will personally tell all of my friends about this experience, in hopes that no one else will suffer from my father's place.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by unsatisfied customer on May 13, 2007, 3:32 pm
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Best food and bar
My Fathers Place should be made a national moneument.....you walk in and you get nothing but a good time great breakfast.Stiff drinks great staff and awesome jukebox.Be sure to check out Bud a great bartender.Dont forget about Linda the owner Sara the bar manager and the best waitress around Ms.D I love you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My Fathers Place should be made a national moneument.....you walk in and you get nothing but a good time great breakfast.Stiff drinks great staff and awesome jukebox.Be sure to check out Bud a great bartender.Dont forget about Linda the owner Sara the bar manager and the best waitress around Ms.D I love you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Melinda on April 3, 2007, 11:25 am
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vicious rumor?
has anyone else heard the rumor about a cook cumming on the grill at this place? when I first lived in portland 4 years ago someone told me about it and when I came back here just a few months ago I heard the rumor again... its the strangest thing tho, everyone I hear it from loves going there! just goes to show how great this place is that people who believe this rumor still go there and often!
has anyone else heard the rumor about a cook cumming on the grill at this place? when I first lived in portland 4 years ago someone told me about it and when I came back here just a few months ago I heard the rumor again... its the strangest thing tho, everyone I hear it from loves going there! just goes to show how great this place is that people who believe this rumor still go there and often!
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by patron on March 3, 2007, 11:07 pm
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Best Bar Ever
I lived in Portland for about 8 months in '03. This place served as both a base of operations and a home I didn't have. It's a long story, but I basically lived here and it was one of the best times of my life. Bud and all the other bartenders were great, and Darryl, the Manager, was always helpful. I love this place and will defend it to the grave. Thank you for being there. My life was pathetic, but you guys made it all right.
I lived in Portland for about 8 months in '03. This place served as both a base of operations and a home I didn't have. It's a long story, but I basically lived here and it was one of the best times of my life. Bud and all the other bartenders were great, and Darryl, the Manager, was always helpful. I love this place and will defend it to the grave. Thank you for being there. My life was pathetic, but you guys made it all right.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by EB on January 23, 2007, 6:18 pm
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change
as a person who used to bartend, when you ask for your change and you say you want 2 dollars back, thats all you're going to get. If you had said "could I also get 2 dollars in quarters" you would have been short changed. but you didn't. so maybe you should stop being an idiot.
as a person who used to bartend, when you ask for your change and you say you want 2 dollars back, thats all you're going to get. If you had said "could I also get 2 dollars in quarters" you would have been short changed. but you didn't. so maybe you should stop being an idiot.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Rockstarrr21 on January 22, 2007, 5:12 pm
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where's my change?
Save your money, even though have a good margarita and chicken fried steak on Sunday mornings, and avoid those uncomfortable situations with low life second string bartenders.
I was at My Father's Place on 11/26/06 between 7:00 and 7:10pm. I ordered a couple of shots, Sambuka being one. $10.50 was the total and I gave the man $15.00. Asked for $2.00 in quaters to play games with the girlfriend and that was all I got in return.
I guess the long haired bartender thought he was providing such a good service he could keep what he thought was appropriate for a tip.
He was going to get $2.00 for a tip but now I will save the $100.00-$120.00 I dump there every six months to avoid associating with them.
Nothing worse than a short changing bartender, there not rock stars just drink servers.
Save your money, even though have a good margarita and chicken fried steak on Sunday mornings, and avoid those uncomfortable situations with low life second string bartenders.
I was at My Father's Place on 11/26/06 between 7:00 and 7:10pm. I ordered a couple of shots, Sambuka being one. $10.50 was the total and I gave the man $15.00. Asked for $2.00 in quaters to play games with the girlfriend and that was all I got in return.
I guess the long haired bartender thought he was providing such a good service he could keep what he thought was appropriate for a tip.
He was going to get $2.00 for a tip but now I will save the $100.00-$120.00 I dump there every six months to avoid associating with them.
Nothing worse than a short changing bartender, there not rock stars just drink servers.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by pacsangbyong@hotmail.com on November 26, 2006, 10:37 pm
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Bloody Marys
I was told that if you wanted a great bloody mary that you should check out My Fathers Place, and boy, were they right. I also had my first chicken fried steak and eggs here and they have yet to be beaten.
I was told that if you wanted a great bloody mary that you should check out My Fathers Place, and boy, were they right. I also had my first chicken fried steak and eggs here and they have yet to be beaten.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by JJ on April 30, 2006, 2:22 pm
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MFP is boss
I really love this place. I'm there almost every wednesday. Or
Thursday, or Friday. I just love the place.
I really love this place. I'm there almost every wednesday. Or
Thursday, or Friday. I just love the place.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by sleepytrucker on April 6, 2006, 6:39 pm
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The one and ONLY!
This is my comfort zone of bars. Been going here for about 4 years. stiff and cheap drinks. Don't worry, Bud the bartender is just trying to be funny.
$1.00 Pabst Tall boy monday is my favorite. It deserves a 10 as far as dive bars are concerned.
This is my comfort zone of bars. Been going here for about 4 years. stiff and cheap drinks. Don't worry, Bud the bartender is just trying to be funny.
$1.00 Pabst Tall boy monday is my favorite. It deserves a 10 as far as dive bars are concerned.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Scott on February 21, 2006, 6:35 pm
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yucky
wow this place literally stinks, the food was gross, the service is super slow and not very friendly, and unless you order a shot or a beer they dont seem to know how to make a cocktail. dont think ill ever go back.
wow this place literally stinks, the food was gross, the service is super slow and not very friendly, and unless you order a shot or a beer they dont seem to know how to make a cocktail. dont think ill ever go back.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by neveragain on December 2, 2005, 12:09 pm
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Best Bar in SE
I love this place. Great drinks that I can afford. Kitchen's open till 2am most nights. Great Juke Box!! Never seen a wider range of people co-existing in peace.
I definatly recomend MFP!!!
I love this place. Great drinks that I can afford. Kitchen's open till 2am most nights. Great Juke Box!! Never seen a wider range of people co-existing in peace.
I definatly recomend MFP!!!
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by DLM on August 4, 2005, 10:12 pm
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Rogue City
Abandon all hope, yee who enter here. The basement is haunted and if you take a closer look, you can see that everyone else is aspiring to be their very own ghost. The chasms below lead to the belly of Hades. PBRRRRRRRRRGH!!!!!
Abandon all hope, yee who enter here. The basement is haunted and if you take a closer look, you can see that everyone else is aspiring to be their very own ghost. The chasms below lead to the belly of Hades. PBRRRRRRRRRGH!!!!!
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Captain Marlowe on January 13, 2005, 9:09 pm
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Best unchanging bar
Been going to this place for years and is completely unchanged. Always had a good juke but even better now. I thing they cleaned all the smelly old stuff that adorns the place some time ago. Once a century ought to do it! You still get a strange smell in your clothes when you leave though. Decent food at decent prices during the day. It's a rock & roll greasy spoon.
Been going to this place for years and is completely unchanged. Always had a good juke but even better now. I thing they cleaned all the smelly old stuff that adorns the place some time ago. Once a century ought to do it! You still get a strange smell in your clothes when you leave though. Decent food at decent prices during the day. It's a rock & roll greasy spoon.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by JP on January 4, 2005, 3:05 am
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My Father's Place Rocks!
My Father's Place Rocks! I haven't been there for awhile but the place rarely changes. Where else can you find funny looking Hipsters, a waitress with a tatoo tear (yeah, like that Tom Waits song) and the shakes, and a sweet bartender who has to use a step ladder to reach the bottles on the top shelf. Good place for breakfast too if you don't mind crowds and cigarette smoke. I'd take my father there.
My Father's Place Rocks! I haven't been there for awhile but the place rarely changes. Where else can you find funny looking Hipsters, a waitress with a tatoo tear (yeah, like that Tom Waits song) and the shakes, and a sweet bartender who has to use a step ladder to reach the bottles on the top shelf. Good place for breakfast too if you don't mind crowds and cigarette smoke. I'd take my father there.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by Drinker on December 20, 2004, 6:07 pm
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i love this place
i don't know the scene here on weekends but i do know that i love cheap beer, and throwing beer bottles of the 2nd floor. I've only had good times, good times.
i don't know the scene here on weekends but i do know that i love cheap beer, and throwing beer bottles of the 2nd floor. I've only had good times, good times.
Reviewed Safely & Anonymously (pussy) by J on December 8, 2004, 12:58 pm
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