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Nob Hill Bar & Grill

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937 NW 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97210

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(503) 274-9616
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If you haven't been into this establishment for a bite to eat yet you're missing out, not to mention they now have a full service bar!!... This place is seriously open every sing...

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I'm a transplant to Portland from the midwest and passed this hole-in-the-wall on a recent shopping trip so I ducked in for a burger one Saturday afternoon. The ambiance is exac...

Best Breakfast in Town, seriously. 12/15/2009

If you haven't been into this establishment for a bite to eat yet you're missing out, not to mention they now have a full service bar!!... This place is seriously open every single day at 8am and for how wonderfully good and cheap the breakfast is, it is beyond me why there isn't a line out the door..... I like to go there for the $3 Bloody Marys on the weekends and during the week I can pop in for a Streetcar Special (cheeseburger Yummy!, fries, and pop) which is actually ready with enough time for me to eat it and not be late back for work! It's amazing. Oh, and the waitstaff have good attitudes which is hard to find in this city. I say this place is worth checking out. Pros: The waitstaff, and the FOOD! Cons: They stop serving breakfast when they are supposed to more
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BAR EXTRAORDINARE 11/2/2009

Of all the restaurants and bars that we visited in Portland, we definitely found ourselves going back to the Nob Hill Bar & Grill. Very friendly atmosphere and service. The bartender, Kale, is friendly, accomodating and easy on the eyes. If you're in town, do yourself a favor and visit this local hangout. You you won't be sorry! Pros: Nice vibe with great music and fab bartender Cons: Parking more
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Stupendous service...Bad burgers 5/20/2009

Our waitress was warm, welcoming and attentive. The atmosphere is a wonderful contrast to the trendiness of most of NW 23rd (not that that's all bad). The burgers were a grave disappointment , and keep in mind the four of us had four different burgers. Two of us loved the onion rings and two of us hated them. Two of us hated the tater tots and two of us hated them. But we all agreed that the burgers were a bust. Might drop back in for a beer, but not for the beef. Pros: Service Cons: Burgers more
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Dear Abused Customer, 4/21/2009

Nobby's is a great place. I don't know how many times you've been, but everytime I go the staff if helpful. You should give it another chance. Pros: Best sandwiches ever. Locally owned. Cons: Nothing. more
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Beware 4/5/2009

Well, what can I say when a greasy haired PUNK waiter ruins your Day after spending an already MORE Horrible Day across the Street at Good Sam Hospital at a Loved one's Deathbed...When We came in to this establishement, the table we wanted had some dirty dishes on it, so...being creative and caring we ""thought"" we were being helpful by ""moving"" said dishes to a nearby unused table..OOPS!!! after this PUNK waiter ignored us, He then came over and simply said : Great, now I have to clean Two Tables!!!! not a Helllo, or Welcome, just His PUNK attitude, and when We called Him on His attitude, He got ""PUNKY"" and said: I'm too busy, I'm not going to serve you!!!! Great ""Charisma"" there you Jerk....Perhaps you are in the Wrong Career.......Signed: Abused Customer Pros: Hmmmmmm Cons: The waiter is ....well, challanged more
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Average Bar, Good Burger, Warm Beer 3/4/2009

The burgers are ok - slightly better than average burger. The bar is a pretty typical tavern. Every time I've been there, however, the beer is lukewarm. Pros: Decent burger Cons: Warm beer more
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Poor Service - Lazy Bartender - Great Burger 10/26/2008

Hey the burgers are great but with the lousy service who would want to eat there. We went in on Saturday night and there were 6 other people in there. The bartender came up and said IDs please. I'm 47 and my partner is 45. No hello - nothing. He took our order, left and forgot to come back with our drinks. I walked up to the bar and he got up from a bar stool and asked me can I help you. I told him I'd like our beers and he asked me which beer. Then we waited forever to get our burgers - there was hardly anybody else there. So when we wanted to leave we waited and waited and watched the bartender sit there and watch the TV. My partner finally got up and asked him for the check which he said he already gave it to us. He then went and found it in the kitchen or maybe he wrote it out again - who knows - it took forever. They need a better bartender. more
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You have got to be kidding! 10/23/2008

They claim to have the best burger in town...NOT A CHANCE! They say this because they ""have sold more burgers than anyone in town""...so, by that logic, McDonalds has the best food in town too...the burger was mediocre at best, loaded with some mayo based sauce that tasted like vomit...topped with a piece of white iceberg lettuce and an under-ripe tomato...will never go back! Pros: An refuge from the pretentiosness of 23rd ave. Cons: food, service more
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Where's the Beef? 3/30/2008

I'm a transplant to Portland from the midwest and passed this hole-in-the-wall on a recent shopping trip so I ducked in for a burger one Saturday afternoon. The ambiance is exactly as described, real people in a smoky bar. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger with tator tots and when it arrived, I literally had to forage through the other items to find a very small griddle-seared beef patty which was very thin and very dry. I'm not certain if Steak 'n Shake (Carl's Jr., made to order) is considered good eats out here but that is exactly what you will get at Nob Hill Bar and Grill. Even for a dive, you would do better elsewhere. more
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Best Burger Ever!!!! 11/30/2007

Upon my recent visit to 23rd avenue we were lucky to stumble upon the Nobby on 23rd and Lovejoy. What a cool little bar in the middle of all the trendy shops and cafe's. Nobby's had that great feeling of a neighborhood bar where they might yell ""Norm!"" when you walk in the door. We were there when the place was packed and we were lucky to get a seat right away. I ordered a ""Ambulance Chaser"" and my wife ordered a double cheeseburger. These were the best burgers ever!! The coolest thing is you can order tater tots instead of fries - awesome!!! Pros: Awesome Food Cons: Crowded more
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Best Burger I've had in Portland area. 7/18/2007

I haven't got a bad meal here yet. Prices are reasonable. Burgers have always been great, but fries aren't very good. Sometimes it's taken a long time to get my order. Still gets 5 stars because it's the best burger in Portland I've had so far. Pros: Great burgers, reasonably priced. Cons: Parking (I hate going downtown), fries. more
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It's a Frozen Patty! 3/22/2007

I had high expectations, and was let down. It is just a typical frozen beef patty ( at least it tastes like one ) with a lot of condiments on the plate. Nothing special, except their marketing campaign. Try going down the road to the Old Lompoc, where the beef is all natural and from Oregon, not the FREEZER! Also, this place apparently has smoking hours, so if you don't like to eat in a smokey environment, go during their lunch hours. I wouldn't recommend this place. Pros: It is an old NW Portland neighborhood bar Cons: underachieving hamburger more
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Burgers 1/27/2007

Decent place for a beer and smoke. But you can get a better cheeseburger at mcdonalds. No joke. Think Greasebomb. Old School place. Dirty. Dive. etc. etc. Not exactly healthy. Pros: Gem of NW PDX. Cons: Greasebomb. Smoky. Don't waste your money. more
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Good happy hour 10/30/2006

I wasn't super empressed by the burger, but it was good. Good tots too. We watched the game here and were sad that more fans weren't there as well. Pretty good beer prices too. The older gentleman that helped us was pretty friendly too. Pros: Burger seems to win awards Cons: Not the nicest crowd more
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Great Burgers and Beer 6/29/2006

I just returned to the midwest from a visit to my daughter in Portland. Part of the trip was having a hamburger with her and her SO, my mother and my sister at Nob Hill. The burger and the beer I washed it down with were great. We all enjoyed our meals. The previous reviewer was right - they just don't get it. The food is good bar fare. Perhaps he or she was looking for something a little more snooty. You won't find ""snooty"" at Nob Hill. And if you want a great dessert, walk next door to Alotto Gelato. more
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Apparently I dont get it.... 6/27/2006

Had the burger here with high hopes and I was disappointed to say the least. The burger is completely average, nothing specatular and not too far off of what you might get at Burgerville. A burger bummer as far as Im concerned. Pros: No wait, no crowd Cons: Parking, burger more
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Down Home Bar and Grill in Trendy District 5/12/2006

Title says it all. You can get scrumpticous burgers, chilli fries, tacos and other comfort food. One big plasma screen and a few small tv's for watching your favorite game, relxaed enviornment, super awesome service. No smoking during afternoon hours for family business and all. Pros: Food, Service Staff, Relaxed Envi. more
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Is there anywhere elso to go? 3/27/2006

This place is totally fantastic! My wife and I head there on the occasional Sunday for some burgers and beer- and we have never once been dissapointed. The bartender is fast and funny, and the food always rocks. An A+++++++!!!!!!! Pros: great service, great food more
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WHERETHEHELLISNOBHILLBAR&GRILL!! 7/7/2005

Just like ""CHEERS""! For this San Francisco Type Nieghborhood it is central to everything in the area and a great place to stop in any time of the day offering a family environment during the day and a relaxed adult atmosphere in the evenings! The owner Greg Hermens also supports alot of activities and groups in the Portland area. Great job Greg and hope to see this place still there in another 20 years!! more
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WOW 1/21/2005

I drive 20 minutes every day just to have a burger here, they're great. The beer's great too. This is the best restaurant in northwest portland. Great service, great food, great atmosphere, it's a hit. Also don't miss the unlimited 50 cent tacos on monday night. Pros: FOOD!!!, inexpensive, neighborhood feel Cons: , none, none more
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Editorial

  • In Short
    For trendy NW 23rd Avenue, this bar is politically incorrect: dark, smoky and a little shabby. But crowds flock to watch sports on TV and enjoy the food. Burger connoisseurs love...

  • 8/15/2006 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Monday To Sunday From 08:00 AM To 02:30 AM
  • Payments: Master Card, Visa, Discover
  • Neighborhoods: Northwest District, Neighbors West - Northwest
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