Bellwether Bar

Naturally cute ~ cozy indoor with a few tables around the house bar. A lot more picnic tables outside in the backyard though the overhead covers could use some mending for rainy days. Fun on sunny days, fun on rainy days too.Menu ~ somewhat pricey but tasty plates to share and nibble together. Decent beer on tap and interesting cocktails.Service is cordial & polite. Self serve utensils & water.Go early for a relaxed afternoon vibe. Stay longer for a much louder social scene with elevated music & talk. Much louder.Simple street parking around the bar.

Street parking was easy. We arrived at 4pm Sunday and there were plenty of open tables inside and outside. We ordered at the bar. Cocktail 61 - one of the sweeter options. Harissa Roasted Cauliflower - it was good, but I was expecting a bit more flavorBurrata & Peaches - delicious & would order againSeafood roll - delicious; it was the favorite dish we ordered!

Items we ordered:Devilled eggsBurrata & peaches with grilled breadChickpea panisseChantrelle tartineBeef tartareBraised pork bellyCocktail 62Cocktail 57Ferment "garden" lagerYou can't go wrong with any dish/drink you order. Everything had great texture, flavor, variety that created seamless dishes. You do order in the front so we recommend just keeping a tab open!Indoor and outdoor area is cozy and fun. They do have limited seats, but had no trouble finding one at opening.Staff was friendly and all around good vibes. We will be coming back!!

Fun atmosphere and great staff! You order at the bar and seat yourself. They'll bring out your food. It was a bit of a wait on a weekend night but we found a table quickly. The food was good - some dishes were a hit some were a miss. Def a great place to take friends for a night out on the town.

Stopped by on a Friday night and was able to find a table in the back. Two staff members immediately came by to clean the table for us. It is counter service so keep that in mind. We ordered two cocktails (57 and 60) as well as food (deviled eggs, beef tartar, steak frites, and the pork belly). They said it'd be an hour wait but fortunately we had drinks to enjoy during our wait. Really enjoyed the deviled eggs, but the beef tartar was very bland, no flavor. The steak frites were pricey ($29) for such a small portion. The pork belly was tender and delicious. Excellent vibes in the patio. I think I'd come back for the drinks but will eat elsewhere. The food is very pricey for what you get.

Alright, we ordered the beef tartar, cauliflower and the deviled eggs. Everything was so flavorful. But the tartar was my favorite. The whole place is super cute too.

What a nice place! I moved out of SE about 4 years ago, so never knew about this place, but was back in the neighborhood and gave it a shot. Burger was great, drinks were good too! Back patio is lovely

Bellwether bar was mad (British accent)!Seriously, if you can get a seat inside, it's the perfect vibe. Their drinks were great, beer and cocktails. This is also the first place I've tried chicken tartare and it was impressive. The mushroom toast was also filling and artisanal. The folks working there were super helpful and helped us get a seat, it was great. Highly recommend!

Stop #9 on the "One Day of Adventures in Portland"This was the final destination of my adventure before heading back to the airport. It was a delightful way to spend an hour and wind down before the hustle and bustle of the airport. BUT, First impressions were sort of weird. The conversation went like this:- - "If you're not sitting at the bar, order at this kiosk"When I was ready to order they said, "wait a minute." And I had to wait. Awkwardly. At the bar. Where I couldn't sit down. And once I ordered, "You can get that, but we don't have fries tonight." Which is probably something that would have been nice to know before I ordered. - - The star of the show was the front porch. it was sunny and smelled good (like fresh flowers). There is only one table, so it can't be overcrowded. The street is just the right amount of busy where there is some brief comings and goings, but mostly quiet and serene. The wine was good. And I would have gladly taken a second glass, but no one came to check on me. I was happy to chill and read a book and sip away. And then work on the water after that. I told myself I wasn't going to go in to order another glass. If they came and checked on me, I would happily order another. But they never checked on me. The food was delightful. The crab roll had a lightly toasted bun and plenty of filling. I found myself delighted with the side salad as well. A light dressing, and very tasty greens. There was either a hint of fresh dill in the salad or in the crab roll. Whichever it was, it perfectly complimented the flavors.

Great service and great food! Recommend! Special birthday dessert on the house and unexpected!