Sapphire Hotel
5008 SE Hawthorne BlvdPortland, OR 97215
503/ 232.6333
Located in: Southeast Portland - Visit Website
BarFly's Review of Sapphire Hotel
An air of romance pervades the Sapphire, with its above-bar bedroom diorama, artful assortment 45-10 menu, of antiques, small zigzag bar, and a cozy wood stove anchoring a charming conversation area. Expensive eyewear crowd canoodles quietly over well-crafted cocktails ($5 premium well), and small plates. Sidewalk seating available, given the weather. Live jazz and acoustic acts booked sporadically.
$5-10 menu,$3 well, $1 doms, $4 wine 4-6pm daily
Happy Hours
- Monday - $5-10 menu,$3 well, $1 doms, $4 wine 4-6pm
- Tuesday - $5-10 menu,$3 well, $1 doms, $4 wine 4-6pm
- Wednesday - $5-10 menu,$3 well, $1 doms, $4 wine 4-6pm
- Thursday - $5-10 menu,$3 well, $1 doms, $4 wine 4-6pm
- Friday - $5-10 menu,$3 well, $1 doms, $4 wine 4-6pm
- Saturday - $5-10 menu,$3 well, $1 doms, $4 wine 4-6pm
- Sunday - $5-10 menu,$3 well, $1 doms, $4 wine 4-6pm
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The bartender added an $8 tip for an $8 tab. That's 100% gratuity for serving two customers one round. Really now, does that fly in Portland? Instead of correcting the obvious mistake on my credit card, I should have called over a manager. Haven't been back since though.
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I was visiting a friend who lives close to 50th and Hawthorne last night. We attempted to get into Apizza Scholls, but to no avail. Anyway, I suggested that we check out The Sapphire Hotel. We walked in and sat at the bar, as the place was packed. Chimay on tap was a VERY pleasant surprise. before ordering, we walked around and asked a few people what they were eating and what they would suggest. Everyone was happy to give some input and we seemed to leave every table with a smile.
We had an antipasta platter to start and my friend and I had the POMEGRANATE GLAZED HANGER STEAK served on a sweet potato mash. It was so good. The vibe there was great. It way up on my list of places to take people.
PS - The bartender was so much fun!
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I dig this place. Have gone there for a few first dates. Food and drinks are excellent and not too spendy during happy hour. Not crowded during the week. Decent service too.
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I dropped by this place on my way somewhere else by bike. I would have felt really dumb going inside in my cycling get-up, people looked pretty well-groomed. I was there during happy hour and the food was a really excellent deal. We got the house salad and the ahi plate, both were excellent. Drinks were priced well for happy hour, too. I like that it's located on Hawthorne, but far enough up to be out of all the crazy traffic and parking difficulties etc.
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