Sapphire Hotel

5008 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, OR 97215
Phone: (503) 232.6333

Located in: Southeast Portland - Visit Website
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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.

Hours:
4-2am Daily
Sunday 4-12am

$4 well, $2 PBR, $4 wine 4-6pm daily, Sun-Thur - 10pm-12am

Sapphire Hotel's Happy Hours
Monday$4 well, $2 PBR, $4 wine 4-6pm
Tuesday$4 well, $2 PBR, $4 wine 4-6pm
Wednesday$4 well, $2 PBR, $4 wine 4-6pm
Thursday$4 well, $2 PBR, $4 wine 4-6pm
$4 well, $2 PBR, $4 wine 10pm-midnight
Friday$4 well, $2 PBR, $4 wine 4-6pm
$4 well, $2 PBR, $4 wine 10pm-midnight
Saturday$4 well, $2 PBR, $4 wine 4-6pm
$4 well, $2 PBR, $4 wine 10pm-midnight
Sunday$4 well, $2 PBR, $4 wine 4-6pm


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Reader Reviews of Sapphire Hotel
Sapphire Hotel has 10 user reviews.
It's...pleasant enough

Not a bad place, and I've always had good service from the staff. But the place is as boring as a poetry reading at Powell's. And yes, it is fine for a date, but at that point why not impress by just going over to NW 21st where there are a half dozen much better places? Drinks are a bit pricey too for SE...

Reviewed By BarFly User beav on January 2, 2009, 7:38 pm
intriguing

It's an elegant place that seems perfect for a date. May not be a surprise to most, but there is no actual hotel here. I stopped in on a week day just as they opened and enjoyed the mellow scene. I took advantage of the Happy Hour deals and washed down their tasty salmon cakes with a couple of tallboy PBR's. Very nice servers. Definitely worth going back in the evening to see how the vibe changes when there's a crowd.

Reviewed By BarFly User Vang'Mar on June 16, 2008, 4:13 pm
TaborHood Bar

It is the closest whisky bar to my domicile up on the Tabor. This is why I choose to drink here. Non-smoking is a plus, but I can light up outside. Good for a cocktail or two and a warm plate when I don't want to head up the hill and call it a night just yet. "A real classy jernt", also has a coffee place next door now, which may seem like overkill here in Portland. Just a wee bit? But it is worth the stumble. Ethanol+Nicotine+Caffeine=Happy Boy.

Reviewed By BarFly User Chazzahc on April 6, 2008, 10:41 am
I HEART Sapphire Hotel!

Yes, I know, my obsessive compulsive ass has already posted, but I LUUU ME SOME SAPPHIRE HOTEL! Food, drinks, service, atmosphere, music is just awesome. Ok, I'm done stalking the Sapphire...for now :)

Reviewed By BarFly User Lococito on February 29, 2008, 1:28 pm
late happy hour?

is happy hour only from 4-6? I could have sworn it was 10-close, also...

Reviewed Anonymously by djgkhuhkij on January 30, 2008, 12:23 am
added gratuity

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.

Reviewed Anonymously by pissed off patron on June 19, 2007, 4:46 pm
LOVE IT HERE!

ok, ill admit, im pretty damn picky...as a gay man, portland night life just leaves me a little disappointed, but this place never fails to impress...good service, great drinks, awesome ambience and kick ass food...drawback: portions are a bit small for the price (i'm a big boy who will pay for larger portions, wink wink)...BUT...this place is kick-ass. order "the vamp"....port, vodka and creme de cassis...AKA, heavin in a martini glass...WHOOP WHOOP!

Reviewed By BarFly User Lococito on May 20, 2007, 11:37 pm
Cool Place

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!

Reviewed Anonymously by Mike on March 17, 2007, 1:29 pm
dark and romantic

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.

Reviewed Anonymously by H on January 5, 2007, 11:14 am
good happy hour

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.

Reviewed Anonymously by Laura on September 12, 2005, 2:46 pm
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