The East Ender

3-4 Small raised tables and bar with upstairs karaoke spot at night. Great food, we went because of menu online and it did not disappoint! Fresh lemonade not too sweet and the biggest and best chicken sandwich I've had in a long time!! Very unique finish with the curry mustard. Mom had the Fish Fry and the potatoes were amazing and not overly salty. Server was patient and kind. Will definitely go back!

Go here. Period.

Small restaurant. Perfect. Good beer on tap, very friendly folks.

The oysters were spot on. Main course was the braised pork sandwich. Homemade pickle, tasty onion, decadent pork and a tangy sauce.

Do yourself a favor, skip Applebees and do a local restaurant right!

My friends took me here to do karaoke for my bday and we had THE very best time 🥹🫶✨great drinks and immaculate vibes 🙌 Will definitely be back for more singing and to try the food!!

Stopped in for their happy hour for the oysters when waiting for a table next door and they did not disappoint! Wife loved them. We also had the deep fried deviled eggs and split a lobster roll. All great!

Great service, delicious cocktails, and food! Our waitress shared that the menu was recently changed so it wasn't what we expected from the online reviews, but we were not disappointed one bit with our orders! I got the braised short ribs with housemate chips and it was amazing. My boyfriend got the burger and fries (it had a fancier name) and was very pleased. Cocktails were unique and tasty! Great atmosphere. We sat at a window booth upstairs and enjoyed the view. Thank you!

Came for drinks first time and returned for apps and drinks second time. Same great bartender upstairs and super friendly as usual. Had the fried deviled eggs which being a southern is different. They had a good taste and not what I expected. Still tasted like a deviled egg and not to overly fried. Also had the nachos which omg loved them. Not soggy not overdone and just perfect

During #MDW weekend made a pitstop in Portland and couldn't believe i hadn't written a review the first time I was here last October but I was impressed at the consistency between both times, every plate I tasted was delicious and seasoned to perfection. Kudos to the chef. The service friendly!

The first time I had fried chicken wings, mussels, this incredible Tunisian stew with fish, this gnocchi and these delectable desserts I can't even remember the names of so this time around I had a repeat of the mussels (the broth 🤤) my friend had the burger and raved about it, I had oysters SOooo fresh, i savored each and every one of them, the Queen Cider sooo good. And then I went back the following day for lunch before we left town and I had the lamb chop special and my friend had the short rib and I am sure glad we did.

Date night, friend night, this place is the real deal for any occasion. Great cocktail list and just a homey ambience that still reads cool!

We had a wonderful experience eating here! Great Bloody Mary’s and their eggs in purgatory is top five meals I’ve ever had (pictured below). Cody the bartender is an awesome guy and makes some incredible drinks! Highly recommend this place to anyone stopping in Portland!

What an incredible place to eat and drink. Starting with our amazing server Ethan and some of the best cocktails we tried in the city. Highly recommend "The Bee's Knees, Babe". As it does wonders to an already delicious gin.
Ended up with the cheese board to share and wasn't disappointed with their cheese selection, which comes from a local shop, however it could've used more crackers or bread to backup the plenty of cheese.
Dinner was the star of the show for us. The smokestack burgers were perfectly cooked and some of the best my friends have tested. The pork chops were seasoned and fried to perfection, only made better by their "apple compote."
But the best dish and the one I will come back for, was surprisingly the chickpea patty melt. Whoever decided to take a chickpea fritter, so good it that it could be served on its own, and throw it on a bed of caramelized goodness just to smother it in a rich cheese sauce deserves a raise. But to take this so called "patty melt" even further and serve it on the most beautiful slice of French "sandwich bread", truly made the meal. And yes it can be made vegan. And yes, you can get dessert to go. The chai bread pudding was quite good.

We will definitely be coming back when we are in Portland.

We just popped into Portland on our way out back to MA, and decided to grab a bite... East Ender had some nice little tables on the sidewalk in the sun. It was really pleasant.

My husband tried the lobster roll, I had fish and chips. Beers all round, and of course, baked Alaska for dessert. Really tasty meal! Really good service and this little spot is really trying to make it work in the middle of a pandemic (we were there in late September)

Stumbled on this bar looking to kill time before dinner, and what a lucky find! We headed to the upstairs bar because kareoke was about to kick in downstairs.
Both our cocktails were a delight (I got a whiskey, honey, lemon one but I forget the name). Tried the fried devil eggs following rave reviews and they were delightfully unexpected.
Would definitely swing back again.

The food we had at The East Ender was head and shoulders above the establishment next door that had over an hour wait. Ordered the deviled eggs and hot dog. They way the garlic mayo, tang of the relish, and fried onions work together with the dog results in a real depth of flavor that took me by surprise, but I thoroughly enjoyed. The Island Time cocktail is beautiful and delicious and the Champ lager is a great, local find. The staff were really warm and attentive. I wouldn’t go back to the place next door with the long wait, but I would absolutely come back to The East Ender.

Quick, friendly service.

Great location! Street parking.

Order:
Happy Hour CHICKEN LEG RILLETTES WITH HOUSE MUSTARD & PICKLES $7: this was so good! Especially loved the way the bread was prepared.

FRIED FISH SANDWICH $13: delicious, lite, refreshing & filling. Salad was not drenched in dressing but could be a little less salty.

The pickles were a highlight with each dish. They were very sweet!

No happy hour for another month or so, unfortunately. Bartenders were friendly. The female lived up to my expectations when I asked her to make her favorite drink to mix, which turned out to be a nice twist on the Paper Airplane. The burger was outstanding, best I've had in 2021. Accomodating my gluten-free needs, they subbed a fresh salad for the bun at no extra cost. Now thats excellent customer service! I will be back with hubby in tow.

The best popcorn chicken ever - so tender, juicy &perfectly breaded, plus the special sauce is amazing! The service was personable and great. Would definitely return.

We stumbled upon this cute restaurant by accident and are very happy about it! We arrived around 8:30PM and were still gracefully seated near the window by the lovely host/server. They have an extensive drink menu and a smaller food menu, but it has something for everyone. Most of the food came from local farms and businnesses so it’s a great way to support those and have a lovely meal!

Great hideaway just east of downtown. Everything was on point from the oysters and sunchoke dip to the wine and cocktails. Will visit again when in town.

Had a great cocktail here while waiting for my food from next door. I went with the Papa Doble, (Hemingway Daiquiri) which varies widely from bar to bar. Theirs is more on the tart and boozy end of the spectrum, which I enjoyed. The bartender was fun to talk to, helpful and skilled. He also gave me a good tip for food in the area. I didn't try the food, but everything coming out looked and smelled great!

I've only been here for brunch but it was fantastic. I'd seen an amazing dish on the website that wasn't labeled and didn't seem to match anything on the menu so I ordered the duck hash (their signature). Turns out it was the dish on the website (!) and it was amazing. The hash part is done as more of a croquet/tater tot which adds an interesting texture and the squash it came with had a delightful orange zest in it. Very yum. Did not try any cocktails but the coffee was good

5 stars. Deliciously fresh seafood. The fish literally flaked when I picked it up with the fork. The batter was light and crispy. The mussels were wonderful. Even the fries were crisp to perfection.