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Uptown Billiards Club

120 NW 23rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97210
503-226-6909
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Ranked #172 of 1,890 restaurants in Portland
5.0 of 5 stars 3 Reviews
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Price range: 21 AUD - 31 AUD
Cuisines: American
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Good for: Bar Scene
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Neighbourhood: Northwest District
Cross street: West Burnside
Transit: On the 15 bus line, max stops by the MAC Club about 5 or 6 blocks away.
Description: Seldom finding restaurant descriptions compelling, I'll tell you an Uptown-shaping story: As a young assistant manager at a 5-star Caribbean resort 20 years ago, when $1000/night was unheard of, I asked the resort owner why each year we failed to make Conde Naste's "Gold List" despite being 100% booked a year in advance. He replied, "Because we don't have a pool; 25% of the score is based on a pool." I retorted, "You've got 30 acres-why don't you build one?" To which he replied, "Because if I built one everybody would use it!" I failed to see the logic. "And?" I asked. "Because people tend to do what they are most familiar with and in our case, they'll miss the beauty. If all they remember is the pool, they’ll find one closer to home next year. Here, their memories should be of (pointing) THAT sun setting over THAT Caribbean ocean with their toes in the sand. I’m not here to give people what they're familiar with, Kent, I'm here to provide something they'll never forget."
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Fairfield, Connecticut
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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“The best food in Portland, especially at the price!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Went to Uptown Billiards last night and was rewarded with an excellent 5 course tasting menu for only $25. Add 5 paired wines for an additional $14....you really can't beat it! The chef has cooked for Juilia Child and really loves his craft......and it shows. Where else can you show up casually at a billiards club, shoot some pool, sit... More

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Portland, Oregon
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32 reviews 32 reviews
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“A Hidden Jewel in Northwest Portland”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

This amazing 5 course dinner with wine pairings is absolutely exquisite and the price is $35.00. We had heard about this restaurants for months but simply didn't believe it could be as good as everyone says it is. We tried it, became huge fans, and have returned almost two dozen times, each occasion a foodies delight. More

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“A hidden gem !”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 October 2011

Not your standard billiards club. Upscale dining in a great setting, not among the pool tables. The Chef's 5-Course Tasting Menu is always a winner. And the price - unbelievable . . . $25.00. I look forward to visiting this restaurant often. More

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