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Oba Inc

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??Oba! Restaurante y Refresqueria opened in Portland, Oregon in October 1997. Owner Steve McLain, who had spent the 1980s managing and owning restaurants in high-profile markets such as the Bay Area and Los Angeles, had already completed a successful purchase and turnaround of Hall Street Grill in a Portland suburb ??? a restaurant that continues to thrive under his ownership today. Eager to open a second venture in a more urban setting, McLain chose the heart of the Pearl District. At the time, this gritty, industrial area ... read more

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555 NW 12th Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tue4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Wed4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Thu4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fri4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sat4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sun4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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sjay7910 
14 years ago

Great Latin Food – Oba features a fun, artsy, and trendy dining room. Don't expect to find any traditional cuban or caribbean dishes here but rather entrees that have been influenced by the islands and are sometimes reinventions of the original. Still, you're in for some culinary fun. We started with some creative cocktails and the very tasty arepas. We also tried the Cuban Pulled Flank Steak. It was good. The wine list is interesting and fairly priced. The service was excellent. 

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GigiLautner 
14 years ago

Atmosphere fantabulous – We have been frequent patrons for the past few years, and each and every time enjoy ourselves throughly. The service is good and the drinks are always better than I recall them being the time before. 

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15 years ago

Consistently Good Experience! – We frequent Oba and have always had a consistently good experience! Service staff is friendly and attentive. We like the Caesar Salad(the best in town), Coyotas and Burger. Their margaritas are tasty, too! Our only complaint would be the constant mariachi-type music... it's rather grating! They do have good take-out service. 

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jbentleypdx 
15 years ago

Latino food rocks – All in all this place is worth eating at. I like going for happy hour which helps my savings account. If you are looking for consistency and latin food visit Oba. 

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15 years ago

Fantastic Service - stops there! – I love to eat and I love to eat out. Don't even mind paying for fantastic food experiences. First time at Obas in Portland, Oregon. I usually don't comment alot on the service, but our waiter was fabulous - polite, friendly, and knew a ton about the menu/wines, etc. I wanted to hire him for my business. But then the food came and I must say it was a disappointment. Maybe I was just unlucky that evening, but it seemed like the owner was trying to offer an interesting meal - charge a lot for ... read more

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mauimama 
15 years ago

Mmmmmmmmm! – The food is out of this world! The service is top notch, too. Worth the drive and the expense. We go whenever we get the chance. Love it! 

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manfish28 
15 years ago

Very Consistant – We frequent Oba and find the food always consistant that is why we are repeat customers. The Chef is imaginative, the flavors are amazing that he is able to blend together its a feast for the eyes as well as the palate . It is still the best restaurant in Portland in my opinion. 

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supsonic3 
15 years ago

Original and unpredictable – The first time we went to Oba, we had a three-course meal that was pretty good-- but the service was inattentive and bordering on rude. The second time we went was amazing. We ordered appetizers (the gazpacho was so unique and refreshing on a hot summer day) and drinks. Their main room was closed for an event, so we sat in the crowded bar. We had no trouble finding a quaint window seat; when we were asked to move to accommodate a 10-top, we did so gladly. When we were asked to move a second time,... read more

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15 years ago

Disappointing – This restaurant is hyped as one of the best in Portland, but I found it to be below average and way overpriced. The best thing that could be said about the food is that it's "interesting". However, in this case "interesting" doesn't translate into "good". Also, we felt rushed by our server during the meal. Maybe I'm just not hip enough to get this place, but I wasn't impressed. 

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How is Oba Inc rated?

Oba Inc has a 5 star rating with 142 reviews. 

When is Oba Inc open?

Oba Inc is closed now. It will open at 4:00 p.m. 

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