The Most Delicious Sports Bars in Portland

Eagle Creek Saloon

★★★★☆ 4.1 (123) • $

"This is the place for you if you like comfort food. Definitely not the healthiest as the burger and fries were extremely greasy. But a very tasty, thick burger and not one of those frozen hockey pucks. Fries were ok and there was a mountain of them. But again, very greasy and since I've been eating a lot healthier the past decades or so, there was a major rebellion going on in my gut a few hours later.No complaints. It is what it is and they are clear that they serve comfort food. And comforting it was. Went there specifically for the clam chowder which they only serve on Fridays. It was meh. I'm from Boston so I know what really good clam chowder is supposed to taste like and this clearly wasn't it. Watery. Barely a clam fragment to be found. Really difficult to find good clam chowder here on teh left coast even at the coast. The best I've had so far was a yuppie scum la-dee-dah place up in Port Townsend that I hit for a b'day dinner a while back. If I'm back this way again I'll try the chili instead.They apparently sell a lot of pizza but to me, this is a beer and a burger joint. My companions had fried fish and fried shrimp. I guess it was ok. Heard no complaints (or praise). It was the first visit for the three of us.We hung around for three hours chatting over beers. No one tried to shoo us off wanting the table which is always appreciated. Are you listening Red Robin?The saloon is large with massive tables and booths. But it filled up fast for lunch and the breakfast crowd was just clearing out when I got there. There's not much out this way. A couple of small burbs and that's about it. I was surprised to see it so crowded.I gave this place five stars because it is true to what it claims to be. If they were boasting they served healthy food the review would have been different. But this is just a nice, friendly townie saloon that serves mounds of tasty food at decent prices. Wait staff was what you'd expect. Cheerful, friendly, efficient. Just off the main highway (244) and easy enough to find but can't be seen from the main drag. Huge paved parking lot.Waitress was doing triple duty and was VERY busy. Only two waitresses working this day. Hard working ladies and they were great! Considering the crowd I'm guessing the cook was working hard also."

Brix Tavern - Pearl District

★★★★☆ 3.5 • $$

"Brix still got it ~ plenty of space & seating, tasty pizza, nice cocktail list. Fun HH that keeps you ordering one more. Calamari over fried. Beer tap selection mostly domestic, wished they had more unique craft.Friendly service, attentive and said thank you at the end.Sports tavern with upscaled grub."

Buffalo Gap Saloon & Eatery

★★★★☆ 3.7 (311) • $$

"Best Halibut Fish & Chips in town is you ask me. Dive bar feel with great food choices and quality. Lottery on site, and just a great rustic feel. Reminded me of being at he ski lodge. One of my favorite spots in the city."

Jo's Saloon

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (66) • $

"Well first off this place is not in a great location for covid, looks like all the surrounding businesses have slowed, so I hope they keep alive through this because that had some amazing burgers...Now when I first rolled up to this place it looked like a dusty bar on a long road out of town... surrounded buy a business park haha... naturally these days burgers are 12 bucks, these come with a side... and right now they're doing a beeer and burger/side for 10 bucks.. missed that by calling in my order!Got a few burgers and a chicken sandwich. Chicken was very generic, but was still good... the burgers were amazing, maybe I was super hungry.. maybe not, I thought they were the best burgers I've had in a while, granted I haven't been eating out much. They do it right, and the sides were all amazing. Fried onion rings, tots, and jojos were all hot and fresh, rings and tots reigned king."

G-Man Sports Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (214) • $$

"This was my first time visiting the G-Man. I hurried in and out as fast as I could. During my stay I noticed a big wheel in the establishment. I asked one of the bartenders what it was for and she informed me that the week of your birthday you get a free spin and can win prizes. There's also other opportunities to spin and win. I was in a hurry so I sat at the bar, because not only do you get the best service ever, food comes out faster as do the drinks. I had the absolute privilege of meeting the very brand new bartender and she was amazing..ly incredible. She was busting her butt and keep up like it was nothing. We had the chance to speak briefly before I had to run back to work. Go here, sit at the bar get to know her. She has one of those names that if i spelled it out for you I could do it incorrectly. I had a black and blue burger, medium rare with Cajun tots. The tots, they were nothing special. The burger, that was the star of the show. That, and the bartender whose name I shall not spell out for you. Butt, back to that burger. It was amazing! It was juicy, it was spot on temperature wise. The toppings were amazing. The bun was light and fluffy. At the end of it, the bartender tried upselling me on something sweet and delicious. She tried and tried again she did, and I held back. I'm proud of myself. I told her, maybe next time. This bartender was relentless and crafty. She said she's going to get me. Maybe she will. I say, challenge accepted. I let her know I will be back, and I will bring friends. There's two things you walk away from after you've been out to an establishment. The food is the first thing, but it's small in comparison. The second things is the person who waited on you and how they treated you. I was fortunate to find a diamond in the rough. I was also extremely fortunate to find s place near my work that has decent food. As a former Elite member of Yelp from 2012, where Ashton Kutcher's cousin's best friend's from high school's commented on one of my posts, I can say that this place is The Place, and the food is The Food. You cannot lose with this option in the area. Seriously people you must eat here."

Sushi Bomb

★★★★☆ 4.2 (63)

Greeley Avenue Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.8 (102) • $

"I've been wanting to try Greeley for a while now because there's always a crowd of cars and people whenever I passed by. Little did I know they actually do weekly trivia on Wednesdays so what a great reason to finally check them out. Trivia here is SO FUN and is run by a great host. Definitely come by on Wednesdays to enjoy a night of fun. It wasn't too busy during the night so they were able to come to our table to grab out order. They did mention when it's busier though you will need to order at the bar. I just have to say that they fry their items to perfection! The french fries, onion rings, and tots - YUM! The burgers here are solid entrees too and were quite large so I was able to share one with the portion size of the sides. Overall, awesome local dive bar. They have parking but it fills up quickly but luckily there's free parking around."

Marathon Taverna

★★★★☆ 3.5 (192) • $

"Very local dive bar with great prices. Open early. Great atmosphere, and lovely bar tenders that can make a good drink"

Hanko's Sports Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (85) • $$

FoPo Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.1 (53) • $

"My husband and I used to stop in all the time with all his riding friends. It's been awhile since I've been back but we stopped in last night for a car event. There was so many people and so many nice old schools. The service was okay. We ordered a few drinks and also some tacos. The tacos were amazing! So flavorful and well seasoned/marinaded. These have been the best tacos I've had around town. Will most likely be back again for the food. The bar has a cool vibe. It's small, but they have a room for video poker and they have some games. They also have outdoor seating. They have a large amount of Jell-O shots with all kinds of flavors. One of my favorites is the juicy fruit one. It's all street parking."

McAnulty N Barrys

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (21) • $

"This bar is the "dive bar" in downtown OC, I guess. 10 years ago every bar was a dive bar but OC has definitely changed since then. The pool tables were playing much better than when we went up and played the front room tables at Midway Bar. The drinks and food are what you'd expect from a bar. This isn't Portland; food doesn't have to be 5-star. Clientele were what you'd expect. As a woman, I'm comfortable with the people here on a Tuesday night."

RFs Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4.2 (69) • $$

"Popped in at this bar near my friends apartment. I've actually been to this bar a few times. It's a low key chill spot that does karaoke a couple nights a week. Their space is open, they have some slot machines for the gamblers, and a great outdoor patio with an awesome fire table area for people to sit around. Their French fries are great, and so are their onion rings. The female owner of the bar is amazinggggg. I forgot her name but she is super cool. She made us awesome all night long. it's more of a neighborhood bar. P.s, try their Jell-O shots with whipped cream"

Lay Low Tavern

★★★★☆ 4.3 (55) • $

"Cheap booze, great food. Pretty much exactly what you want from a dive bar. Nothing more needs to be said!"

Lou's Bar at 9900

★★★★☆ 4 (10)

"Great service and yummy food! We were super surprised by the high quality of the food here in a place that just looks like a modest dive bar. Awkward building and parking lot. Don't be scared by the "no-tell motel" look of the outside. Come in and enjoy an amazing steak :)"

The Ship Tavern

★★★★☆ 4 (68) • $

A & L Sports Pub

★★★★☆ 3.5 (69) • $

"If we go away on a trip during football season, you better believe we search to find a Steelers bar in that city. This place is the only Steelers bar in Portland, and let me tell you.. it does not disappoint.First and foremost, they open early on Steeler Sundays, due to the time difference. They opened at 9:00 am, for a 10:00 am game (1:00 pm EST), so we thought we would "arrive early" by getting to the bar at 9:30 am. LOLOLOL. It was PACKED with Steeler fans already at that point. More than half of this very large sports bar is dedicated to the Steelers and their fans. We couldn't believe how many people were here for the game. We ended up finding a high-top table in the middle of the bar where we could watch the game. A lot of other Steeler fans came in and joined our area as well. They have a ton of TV's here, and I counted about 7 different games that were being broadcasted throughout the bar. There were fans from all over, not just Steeler fans, which was really cool to see. Regarding food, they had a special menu available for breakfast items. You could either order a breakfast sandwich (around $5) or an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet for around $10. Not bad at all! We both went with a breakfast sandwich, which really impressed me. It tasted homemade and was quite delicious. They also had really delicious mimosas and a great beer selection. We had a fantastic time visiting A&L Sports Pub and I hope to have the opportunity to come back! P.S. for all of you complaining about service times... be nice to your waiters and waitresses... they work really hard here and deserve some patience."

Thatcher's Restaurant & Lounge

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (128) • $

Alexs Bar

★★★★☆ 4 (46) • $

"Ok so this is my new neighborhood place. First, the food is good, I picked the patty melt and fries, they even asked if I wanted to ranch, and remember to say yes to that, because the ranch was yummy. The fries are thick cut, fried crispy and really good. The patty melt was on marble rye as it should be, and the burger was definitely cooked with the onions because the yummy onion flavor was everywhere. Second, service was stellar, nice people who remembered their regulars, and checked up with me as I waited for my takeout order. Third, who has comfortable bar stools? The his place does! They are soft with backs, just perfect. My husband got the gyro and I was pretty jealous because it was also delicious. Lastly, price point, they are cheap, I could eat here cheaper than a fast food joint, and have a nice place to sit and better food. This will definitely be where we go for authentic gyros, and burgers. I can't wait to try more."

Tom's Bar

★★★★☆ 4.1 (40) • $

"what a cool place off 39th! Ample parking l, cheap drinks, super friendly bar staff with lots of pool tables,video lottery, and tables for large groups! definitely will be back!"

Scoreboard

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (58) • $

"It's a dive bar with big spinny chairs and tons of tvs to watch all the sports you could ever want. Watching sports is not my jam, but the massive amount of pinball machines, decent pours and friendly bartenders keep us coming back."

Jay's Bar and Grill

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (152) • $$

"I've been coming here for almost 15 years. The staff is amazing. They are friendly, efficient, and very accommodating. The food is better-than-average for bar food... I've ordered most things on the menu and have not been disappointed. Get the deep fried oreos or twinkies! Drinks are good and reasonably priced. They have karaoke on some nights and it gets pretty packed but it is very fun. Lots of pool tables/games in a spacious area. Awesome for large parties. Great heated outdoor patio. Video poker if that's your thing. It's got something for everybody. I am always down for Jay's, it's always a good time when I come here!"

Scooter's

★★★★☆ 3.7 (134) • $$

"Food was amazing and the multiple screens in the bar were perfect for game day! Service was first rate and attentive. Manager was very pleasant and got a table cleaned quickly as they were busy and a line was forming. Would definitely recommend!"

Bridge City Taproom

★★★★☆ 4.3 (472) • $$

"Stopped here for lunch while in town visiting a friend. It had a sports bar vibe. Full nice big bar. There were tables and booths for families. I had my baby with me so that's where we sat. The bartender/ server maybe it was the owner I'm not sure but he was efficient, friendly and didn't bother us too much yet didn't neglect us.We got the candy salmon, French fries and mac & cheese. All the food was great, came in big portions and was very reasonably priced. I would definitely come back here when I'm back in town or if I lived around here."

Jimmy's Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.7 (54) • $

"What a loss to the local community. Jimmy was heart warming and hilarious. It is going to be hard-pressed to find a second act for this local bar. He leaves us in great Irish fashion... a smile for having known him."

Tryon Creek Bar and Grill

★★★★☆ 3.5 (112) • $$

Stadiums

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (63) • $

"Love Stadiums I've only been here a couple times but the vibe has always been chill. I have also only been here at slow times. I'm sure durging sporting event's, it's a different story.Dozens of TV's. Not joking. Like 27 for Sports and several for Off Track Betting in another room. Lots of video games. Corn Hole for those that are into that sort of public behavior. The Beer Selection is awesome. Foods pretty good. Typical bar grub. I've really only had fried food here and beer. There is always next time. The smoking deck is cool. Ish. Minus the smell of smoking.Parking is odd but there is plenty. The staff all are great and that makes Stadiums awesome."

Epic Sports Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (26) • $

Nick's Pizza & Sports Bar

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (68) • $$

"Was solid food. Lots of tv's for watching sports."

The Spot 79

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (52) • $$

"This local small bar out on Foster has some of the best steam rice roll noodles I've had (besides in BC). I know it's strange that a bar would serve this. This place has a unique setup where their kitchen operates independently from the bar. They have an Asian menu (takes cash only) and then the regular bar and some bar item foods that go on a separate ticket. The lady serving us was super friendly to us and made sure we got our drinks and food order in. She made us feel invited and provided great hospitality. We ordered a good selection of food from the Asian menu. The steamed rice noodles were of perfect texture and thickness. It was very easy to consume. We also ordered a couple of noodles dishes. From the bar menu, we ordered some chicken strips. It's the best of both worlds if you're looking for a variety of food. I would definitely come here again."

George's Corner Tavern

★★★★☆ 4 (112) • $$

"My knowledge of George's is that of a good dive bar, the best fried chicken in town (with Reel M Inn a close second) and really good burgers. I think that sums it up. After a nice seven mile bike ride up to Arbor Lodge, it was the place we wanted to stop for a beer or two and some good grub.It was a busy night at the bar because the Western Conference Finals were on and there seemed to be many OKC fans there to watch them beat the Warriors for game one. That wasn't expected when we walked in, and being that a sign at the bar states that fried chicken could take over an hour if the place was busy, fried chicken was not to be had on my first visit here. Oh well.... Burgers however, were a great choice. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger special with fries and my buddy got a cheeseburger with potato salad along with a couple of frosty beverages. The wait began. Even with burgers it took quite awhile to get the food but the food was worth the wait.This is not a "bar burger", this was a really good and large burger with all the fixins plus BBQ sauce that I asked for. It could have used a bit more bacon, because why not? But the burger was cooked perfectly and seasoned well, the cheese was thoroughly melted and the veggies were plentiful. The shoestring fries were crispy and there was an ample side of them. There was only one bartender for this busy night and she was all over the place, perhaps a second was needed because it took awhile to get drinks and to pay our tab at the end. She was friendly when we did get her attention.It's a nice place with many TVs and even a couple of video games and video poker plus a decent patio out back. I want to get back when it's not bust because I want to try some of best fried chicken in town.Enjoy."

Kenton Station

★★★★☆ 3.7 (125) • $$

"It's a bar so expect bar food. I can't complain about the food since I didn't look at the menu. The website states it's "KENTON STATION IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY RESTAURANT AND PUB" and I can say for my first time in the pub I found it to be exactly that, friendly. I met some friends there and they had already ordered, so I just told the waitress I would have what they're having. The staff is very cool and relaxed. It's a very chilled place to eat and drink. The food was okay and it' was lots of food. The flavors was just as expected for fish and chips. I would go back."

Sidelines Restaurant & Sports Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (187) • $$

All Stars Sports Bar and Grill

★★★★★ 4.5 (8)

"Love the food and the cute bartenders! Good menu great service lots of friendly people, local bar! Breakfast is my fav!"

2nd St Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (31) • $$$

"Cool spot, nice atmosphere, free shuffleboard, photo booth, pool tables, they have everything it take to be great... Lottery machines are the only negative in terms of the inner workings of the place. It has one crippling feature... The location just off the main drag in downtown Gresham draws a lower class hoodish clientele that take away from the places potential... I like the bar, but walk in with your wife and you gotta deal with a bunch of older alcoholic types that look like they just drug themselves in from a long day on the docks staring like a stripper just took the stage for the first time all night... Which whatever I get it, not that bad of a deal... Better place to take your friends for a beer than your girl for a date."

Rachel's Bar & Grill

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (25) • $$

"Rachel's is the place to be in SE! No more riff raff...tweekers...or BS! Cleaning it up and making it a fun and safe place for everyone. The lady above who commented is upset because we chose to 86 her for being a nuisance (and at the request of the majority of the customers for bothering them) and her boyfriend Dean Maki for selling drugs out of the bar. Please don't listen to the idiots! I'm a normal person not in the housing for the mental like them! So listen to me and get in there and party with the coolest people in SE! Good food, fun staff, grey drinks and food! See you there!"