The Sapphire Hotel

The Sapphire is (no pun intended) a true gem - we visit for a happy hour or dinner whenever we're in Portland. The staff are always wonderful, the menu is full of exciting drink choices and delicious food options. The interior styling is incredibly cozy, not over-lit and lots of dark wood and reds and browns. Eclectic crowd so everyone is welcome - a true Portland institution!

So just to be clear this place isn't a hotel, it's a cocktail lounge with excellent food. Service is great and they have one of the if not the best burger in Portland. The spicy chicken sandwich is not fried but is delicious and made with chicken thighs I believe. Also the whisky selection is not only great but much much much cheaper than equivalent places around town.

Hands DOWN the best cocktail bar in Portland and it's not even close! The food does not disappoint either! I'm stuffed!! These are the Aquarian on the left (Mezcal, Campari, lime, passionfruit, red tea syrup. Rock.) and the Dad’s Tai Tai on the right (Funky rums, pastis, root beer-oat orgeat, lime. Rocks). Both FANTASTICO!!! The steak, omG.. melts in your mouth! Honestly we try something new every time we go and they are all bangers! Go take a date here! Support this long-standing local (NOT-dive) swanky cocktail bar. It's a sure thing!

Came here for NYE for the first time because they described anything thirty-something's dream: no cover, an early start time and vinyl DJ's. They didn't disappoint, it was the best start to a New Year I've had since...well, ever? The Sapphire Hotel is not a Hotel, let's get that right though. If you're curious where the name comes from, check out their website for a vibrant historical walk down a scandalous memory lane of old world Portland. Whether you're here for a date, or meeting a group of friends I have to recommend this spot for any reason... while I was drinking cocktails, the food did look delicious - so I'll be back as soon as possible!