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Oba Restaurante
- Restaurants
- Portland, OR
About this business
??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
Location details
555 NW 12th Ave, Portland, OR, 97209, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
What's the hooplah about? – The food is good, at best. The ambience is ok, at best. The service was terrible: the drinks took over a half an hour. We called for a reservation, asked for a particular server, and was told "there are no guarantees". The portions were small and overpriced. It wasn't the worst, but we are not going back.
Ask for alcohol in your drink! – I like Oba a lot. Great food, decent service...Nice girl-drinks. But the last time I was there, their drinks bordered on 'virgins' and their lemondrop only filled half the martini glass. The waitress said they were "fixed pours" but I suggest they loosen up a little and fill the drinks to the brim.
Makes for a great evening! – The food and drinks were delicious (though pricey) and the ambience was just loud enough for private conversation w/o being too loud. One of our drinks arrived with a sad-looking expired lime though it was promply replaced when we pointed this out. The flan is a perfect light finish to any meal on the menu. I think most patrons would feel more comfortable if they were dressed up for dinner at this restaurant. The service was exceptional;just the right mixture of being accomodating w/o spending to... read more
Bad customer service – I was quite disappointed with the level of service, even though the food was good. Not only did we have to wait for over 40 minutes for some of our drinks, but got no apology from the wait staff for this! Instead, here's what we heard "you still didn't get your drinks? Oh, that's not a problem!" In general, the staff was rude and unaccomodating. We were a big group (10 people), crowed in a little corner. On accident we broke two glasses, just as we were paying our bills. The manager just could not wait... read more
YES!! – I celebrated my graduation from college at Oba with 16 of my family members and friends. The staff was so friendly, from dealing with reservations weeks ahead of time, to serving us our food. They pulled out all the stops and were super nice. The food is amazing and so different from anything else in Portland. The cocktails are insanely good and very creative. I LOVE Oba and will definitely be back!
Nice to see a healthy option menu that does not compromise on taste (The Collins Menu). The bar is fantastic...the drinks are fun! The food was excellent however on the night we ate there, it lacked a bit in atmosphere where we were seated about 9pm.
HORRIBLE service, good food – Let me say I've been to Oba before and had great times... great food, great service. However, just last weekend my experience was so HORRIBLE I have to conclude that Oba is overrated. Why... reservations don't matter since we waited 15 min. b4 being seated, waited another 15 min. b4 receiving water, had to ask for bread after appetizers arrived, appetizers arrived fresh from the heat lamps with wilted garnishes, bought a $60 bottle of red only to be told that all the Bordeaux glasses were dirty ... read more
happy hour? – just an FYI - the information you provide about happy hour prices seems to be incorrect. i was there during 'happy hour' last week and was charged $7.50 for a margarita....
Quality! – Oba! has some of the best cocktails in the city because they've heard people don't want canned juices or mixes any more. Their drinks are creative and delicious. The quality is equally evident in the food. Try the ruby colored "Seared Ahi Tuna"appetizer with the mango-cilantro salsa. If the variety of margaritas aren't your thing, try a Mojito or a Momo Verde.
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How is Oba Restaurante rated?
Oba Restaurante has a 4.1 star rating with 341 reviews.
When is Oba Restaurante open?
Oba Restaurante is closed now. It will open at 9:00 a.m.
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