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Toro Bravo

120 NE Russell St Portland, OR, Portland, OR 97212
503.281.4700
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Ranked #21 of 3,031 restaurants in Portland
Price range: $10 - $26
Cuisines: Spanish, Tapas
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Dinner, After-hours
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Dinner, After-hours
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Portland, Oregon
Top Contributor
89 reviews 89 reviews
76 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 36 cities Reviews in 36 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 June 2013 NEW

Tapas are hit & miss, but nor here. Everything that we had was fan-frickin-tastic. I can' remember having better tapas on one of my 3 trips to Spain, really. The Octopus, bacalao (cod) fritters, salad, and other dishes were just terrific. We sat in this small alcove to the left, which can get a bit loud if there is another... More

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North, Idaho
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 June 2013 NEW via mobile

My husband and I snuck away for a rare date night. We arrived early, maybe 5:15pm. The restaurant is cozy, small so expect that you will share a conversation with the couple next to you. By 6pm there was a busy and vibrant buzz around the room. I loved how you could see the chefs and bar tender from anywhere... More

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San Diego
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39 reviews 39 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

The house made charcuterie was excellent. The atmosphere was relaxed, if loud, but nice and fun. Like all busy restraints, the food is fresh and the preparations were thoughtful and well balanced.

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See 5 more reviews by wxzzy for Portland
San Francisco, CA
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27 reviews 27 reviews
11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

I almost don't want to tell anyone about this place lest it get too busy and spoil my future chances of getting a table :). This place had an excellent variety of dishes and some of them were the best I've had. If you go you must try the duck liver mousse terrine, and the sherry chicken liver mousse, or... More

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See 2 more reviews by OnThe for Portland
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40 reviews 40 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013

Landed here based on Tripadvisor reviews and a quick read thru the menu. The place is packed even on odd days (tuesday) and getting a seat here, even at the bar, can require some patience. I had a wait of about 15 minutes, but was totally cool with it as the other folks hanging out at the reception were already... More

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Napa, California
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Great food and ambiance. We went here very late - around 10:30 for dinner and to try it out. There aren't many restaurants open late in Portland, which is surprising because it's a relatively large city. We sat at the bar and had a few tapas - all of them were delicious. I would love to go back and try... More

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Portland, Oregon
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6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

I've had the joy of eating here about 4 times in the past year. When I'm in Portland, this place is always on my list. If you like great food, you need to check Toro Bravo out. The wait staff excellent as well.

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See 2 more reviews by veritastraveler66 for Portland
London, United Kingdom
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40 reviews 40 reviews
14 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

Great for groups, sharing and experimenting with new food. Try the tasting menu - lots of food and they normally save the best until last. Also dive into the sangria!

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See 7 more reviews by R_G_BAR_G for Portland
Paris, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Having been to Barcelona, I can say that this place serves authentic tapas, and is consistently a pleasing experience. The food is always fresh and flavorful, and the restaurant itself maintains a not too fancy atmosphere. I love Toro Bravo, and would definitely recommend it as Portland's top tapas bar.

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Portland, Oregon
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6 reviews 6 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

Been to this restaurant many times now and each time something new to blow me away. I've tasted more perfectly cooked vegetables here done simple but different ways (e.g. first time I had grilled asparagus several years ago and now make it myself all the time). Last time we Arugula Fritters that were so awesome we ordered a second batch.... More

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