Taylor Street Tavern

Name: Taylor Street Tavern
Address: 808 SW Taylor St., Portland, OR, United States, 97205
Telephone: (503) 943-5844
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.1

4.1

49 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Located across from Director’s Park in the Paramount Hotel, this dual concept engages all the regions of the palate. Taylor Street Tavern polishes the ruggedly natural aspects of the Pacific Northwest into precisely crafted plates for daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings. Locally sourced ingredients also make an appearance in the house crafted cocktails and west coast wine selections.

Just across the lobby, Swine Moonshine and Whiskey Bar explores the history of the American whiskey tradition, complete with a reclaimed authentic still and extensive whiskey list. Early and late happy hours keep people sipping all night long.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

11:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

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Private dining

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(503) 943-5844
Website
http://www.taylorstreettavern.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Jonathan Borders
Private party facilities
Let us host you for the holidays. Whether it be a business dinner, wedding reception or a family Christmas party we have a variety of private dining spaces to accommodate many occasions. From the intimate Wine Cellar to the lengthy Chef’s Alley, we’ll take care of your next special occasion.
Private party contact
Nowal Mitchell: (503) 276-1769

Location
808 SW Taylor St., Portland, OR 97205
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
8th & 9th
Parking details
South Park Garage located at SW Taylor Street
Public transit
Street Car - SW 10th Avenue <br />Max - SW Yamhill Street
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 49 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.2Food
4Service
4.3Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Portland / Oregon
Good for business meals
Portland
Good for business meals

49 Reviews

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PatrickC
Portland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Taylor Street has become our go-to when going to the movies or just a fun night downtown. Their pizza, grilled steelhead, and salads are excellent and they have fun cocktail options
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OpenTable Diner
Vancouver
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience3
Mediocre. Food was OK. Service was below average. Nothing special here.
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TomM
West Palm Beach
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience4
Nice decor and good menu. Enjoyed my meal. Lovely dining room.
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LauraR
Seattle
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience3
It was a full restaurant, and the kitchen staff was unable to prepare meals in a timely manner. We waited an hour and a half for our food. When it finally arrived, my potatoes were cold and my salmon very undercooked.
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GeorgieR
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were excellent. Serving sizes large. Would definitely go there again
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DarciJ
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great drinks and shareable plates. We had a great time.
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Chrissy
Portland
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 14, 2023
overall2food4service1ambience5
Everything was great, except the service... I'm not complaining about the server, but more like the kitchen service. I was there with a party of 11 taking out my clients for lunch, and our food all came out in waves. My dish was the last one to come out, it was a pizza- it took them 1 hour and 10 minutes to serve me this dish. Half of the dishes were salads, those took about 40 minutes to come out... My reservations were made weeks in advanced for lunch, so it's not like we surprised the staff with a big party. All the dishes we got were not dishes that would take a long time.. so not sure what happened. Disappointed because the food was good, but not sure I'm coming back.
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CandyT
Portland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 10, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our server/host was amazing! The food was good, but it wasn't all consistent for the price point. The pizza was amazing! Overall, we enjoyed the experience.
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FoodieG
Portland
37 reviews
vip
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Delightful! Good dishes, beautiful dining room ambiance, friendly staff. We will certainly be back again.
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BridgetK
Washington DC
34 reviews
vip
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Food was good and ambience was great. Service was excellent.
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DeniceD
Richmond
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was superb and the drinks were interesting. Our wait staff was attentive. The decor was appealing. I would recommend Taylor’s for a nice and relaxing lunch.
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Disappointing
Portland
39 reviews
vip
3.0
39 reviews
Dined on May 24, 2023
overall3food3service1ambience3
Our dinner was disappointing. This was my 2nd disappointing experience at this restaurant and had decided to give them another chance. We ordered an appetizer to share with our cocktails. It never came. We finished drinks and pushed glasses to the side and they weren't picked up. Our main dish came and we asked about the appetizer and then cancelled it. We shared the cheesecake for dessert and found it overly sweet with not much flavor otherwise. I won't likely go back, unfortunately, because it's such a great location for downtown things.
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KSMFAN
Portland
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience4
Rating Sunday Brunch for Mothers Day. Realizing how few restaurants offered a Sunday Brunch but wanting a special meal for my mom…it was a total disappointment. Staff seems very nice but when seated initially so inattentive. It got better through the meal but by then the “good intentions” but poor delivery of the buffet became apparent. It wasn’t a Denny’s meal but for $50 it was less than satisfactory. I understand how difficult finding staff and cooks are right now but it was obvious the lack of training and thought that went into making a brunch special. Three buffet meals and 4 drinks was over $200 and you couldn’t help feel taken advantage off because of the occasion. Next year brunch at home and back to more consistent restaurants for dinner.
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RhondaC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience4
My family and I went for Mother's Day brunch and it was actually very good, but the service was a little off. Our waitress seemed new so she didn't know a couple of things but she was very nice. The management seemed a little scattered with doing certain task so, that was a little distracting. Other than that, I would like to go back and try their lunch and dinner.
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Bkind
Portland
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on May 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service and recommendations on drinks. Food is presented nicely and you’re not rushed.
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lily
Portland
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience3
We've been waiting for the chance to visit the restaurant all through their remodel and Covid. We enjoy The Taylor Street bar,but did not expect the menu to be so much the same on the restaurant side. The food was good, but the menu seemed limited. Service was very good. We will return, mainly because it is a lot quieter than the bar side, but generally I would prefer more menu options
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Helen60
Portland
5 reviews
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience5
We dined before the symphony. Tuna dinner was very plain . The tuna appetizer was better but sliced vegetables were blah. Cocktail, wine, and dessert were good.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 30, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience3
Terrible service and terrible food. What a waste of a good space in a great location.
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MargauxD
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 12, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great place, the busier hours are kinda loud but not bad. I didn’t have to yell to be heard by my table. The drinks are strong and the service is great as long as the manager is there. Tony is amazing
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JulieW
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is excellent and we had great service. There were six of us and we had a great time.
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CarolW
Seattle
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Food and selection was excellent. Ok tail I had was Very flavorful and service was Top notch.
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Bronwynbeth
Seattle
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loves the service ! Place was so cute. Steak tasted off, maybe it was the seasoning- that's our only complaint
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
A nice spot for dinner before the ballet!
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SteveL
Portland
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 18, 2023
overall3food3service5ambience4
The service was great, and we like the ambience. The steelhead was hot and a little overcooked, The potatoes were cold.
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PierreV
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
Very good restaurant. Sophisticated food and very good drinks ! I highly recommend.
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Triko
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service was good and polite. The NY Strip and Duck Breast was excellent. The steak had a little sauce on that wasn’t over powering in any way and added just little flavor, I enjoyed it. Crab cake was slightly little too salty, but not so much that I didn’t finish it. I would come again.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
All very good! Our Hostess and servers were attentive but not invasive. Food was fantastic (4 course Valentines set menu with 3 or 4 options each including veg pescatarian and meat). My only caution would be to avoid the table by the exit on a cold night.
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barbarae
New Orleans
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great place for dinner before a performance at any of the downtown theaters.
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Pdxrunner
Portland
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Right by the Schnitzer so great for reserving at 6 for a 7:30 show there. Food was yummy. Lots of atmosphere. Our wait person was perfect and larger table gratuity was already added which was great on splitting the bill and leaving.
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Tina
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and cocktails. Highly recommend. I’m a calamari snob and the calamari was quite tasty!
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
We asked our server to bring the salad before the main course. Instead of the salad arriving first , the main courses arrived first and were not as described by the server. The salad arrived after the main courses. The salmon did not have the lemon-thyme sauce. The braised beef entree had asparagus instead of Brussels sprouts. The scalloped potatoes were salty and overcooked with a tiny serving for the beef main course and a large serving for the salmon main course. When we complained to the General Manager, she basically failed to listen to our feedback and instead said she was doing her best and said she would comp the salad thinking this would be sufficient. Her demeanor lacked any understanding that the meal presentation was less than desired. She was not interested in customer feedback. We will not return and will not recommend this restaurant.
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AmyB
Portland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The service was slow but our server did keep coming by to reassure us our drinks and food was coming soon. Overall the food was good but the change on the menu of not having fingerling potatoes to scallop potatoes and the scallop potatoes were unappetizing and cold.
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WarrenP
New York Area
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice menu with very flavorful food. The salmon and the honey fried crispy chicken was delicious.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great service from our server, very friendly and attentive.
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AnnaG
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful New Year's eve dinner. Everything was fabulous. Delicious food, excellent wine pairing. Lovely atmosphere and great service. We will be back:)
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JohnR
Portland
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 30, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Excellent service, food was good for the value. Especially the ahi tuna and salmon.
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Rusty
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 25, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Nice to return to the replacement of Swank at the Paramount, one of our favorite restaurants before covid and their closure. Nice and more casual dinner at Taylor St than Swank. Delicious deviled eggs and a wonderful swiss and bacon fondue. Good Tavern burger though over cooked and dry. We should have sent it back but the truffle fries were perfect! Great, attentive service and still a great setting. Wonderful night. We'll definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
My father and I stopped here and had dinner before attending an Oregon Symphony event. We were probably graded and seated. The food was excellent. They were a bit shortstaffed because they only had one person to work the entire dining area so that caused some small delays in service, but it was still decent service, considering that fact.
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Katy
Portland
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience5
Great service and atmosphere! Our food was fine but not delicious. My hamburger would have been better with one patty rather than two (soggy bun even after extracting second patty) and the honey on my husband's fried chicken made it just okay. Great Brussel sprouts. Good side salad with hamburger. Okay lemon square. Very good wine list. Will try again for breakfast.
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Anne
Memphis/West TN
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Thanksgiving
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FAQs

Taylor Street Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 943-5844.

Taylor Street Tavern is rated 4.1 stars by 49 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 3, 2023

11:30 PM

Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

808 SW Taylor St., Portland, OR 97205

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
8th & 9th
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:00 am Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Gastro Pub, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
South Park Garage located at SW Taylor Street
Public transit
Street Car - SW 10th Avenue Max - SW Yamhill Street
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jonathan Borders
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.taylorstreettavern.com/
Phone number
(503) 943-5844
Private party facilities
Let us host you for the holidays. Whether it be a business dinner, wedding reception or a family Christmas party we have a variety of private dining spaces to accommodate many occasions. From the intimate Wine Cellar to the lengthy Chef’s Alley, we’ll take care of your next special occasion.
Private party contact
Nowal Mitchell: (503) 276-1769

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Taylor Street Tavern

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

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100 Portland Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

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What 49 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Does Taylor Street Tavern offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Taylor Street Tavern restaurant rated?

Is Taylor Street Tavern currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

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100 Portland Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day