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Cafe Nell

Lounge and New American Restaurant$$$$

Portland

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Cafe Nell

7.7^/10

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Ranked #3 for Bloody Marys in Portland
"Love Nell! Manmosas our perfect way to kick off anything"(3 Tips)
"The best Bloody Mary's in the city."(7 Tips)
"Great Happy Hour, with great food."(6 Tips)
"He loves the Classic steak frites."(2 Tips)

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Brian GApril 13, 2013
This place rocks pure and simple! Great food, cozy atmosphere, best Bloody Mary ever and the hottest bartenders and waitstaff. Do yourself a favor and get your ass in here.
Nicole KastenOctober 27, 2016
Lots of brunch food options. The mushroom omelet is nice. Well done cocktail menu and daily deals.
Tim TrautmannJuly 30, 2023
Great brunch option. The staff is cordial. The Bloody Mary and the Manmosa are solid.
Jeri BeckSeptember 27, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Fabulous Blood Mary's and you must have the pork eggs Benedict
Kjell KarlsenApril 6, 2019
Great Happy Hour, with great food. Nice atmosphere and friendly service.
Stacy Bo BacyAugust 13, 2018
$13 for a Bloody Mary with all the fixings. Could use more salt and pepper.
Brook ShelleyApril 15, 2017
Solid biscuits and gravy, and an interesting shrimp Benedict
Maggie GJune 3, 2012
Great ambiance, food is done well (not excellent), worth the time - I'll be back for the bar
Kirk AllenMay 26, 2019
The best Bloody Mary in Portland.
elisabeth rSeptember 26, 2020
A change of the reception staff or some customer training would be an improvement. It will take me a while to return.
Chefs FeedAugust 5, 2014
Greg Higgins, chef of Higgins Restaurant and Bar, eats here on his nights off. He loves the Classic steak frites. Read more
Steve GalvanNovember 18, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Happy hour 3-6 M-F, 4-10 Saturday! Great menu, cocktail specials, $2 Widmer bottles.
Mark SacksJanuary 20, 2016
Amazing egg sandwich!!
Shawna WidmerNovember 5, 2012
Get the happy hour Mac n cheese. Don't ask questions just trust. So good.
Evan RobertsMarch 6, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Best tomato soup anywhere! The burger salad is excellent too
elisabeth rSeptember 26, 2020
Unfriendly reception - Stern talk, dismissive looks. When you have all you tables open waiting for a crowd in 1 hour, how. An you turn away customers on the premise that ‘most people’ take 2 hours.
FcropJune 7, 2010
3 different benedicts during weekend brunch. great fruit plate. great coffee. they also have a liquor license.
Karen HOctober 26, 2019
Brunch, weekday brunch, lunch
Mr. BoozenikJuly 8, 2012
The espresso braised beef w/ candied peppers is awesome.
Heather SAugust 1, 2019
Perfect place to grab brunch with a friend! Super adorable. I ordered the veggie hash, which was delicious. But I ended up eating most of my friends berry French toast.. it’s a must try!
Whitney MartinJanuary 23, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Get in before 10 and order the Bartender's Breakfast--it's delicious and a sweet deal!
Dylan BoydSeptember 12, 2015
Hello bloody Mary's.
Bobby SwansonDecember 23, 2016
Terrible service, food barely adequate. Second time I've tried this place, and still underwhelmed. Waited 30 minutes before getting acknowledged for a table.
Joseph GallivanApril 26, 2010
Good happy hour, never had dinner there but it's a nice place to sit at the bar and drink.
Philip MandelApril 19, 2013
Wow. Egg white omelet. Superb!
SejalMay 1, 2010
Ordered the green eggs (avocado deviled eggs) with chicken apple sausage. Best sausage ever!
Christiaan McPhersonSeptember 22, 2010
Been here 5+ times
The best Bloody Mary's in the city.
Peter YangNovember 13, 2012
Been here 5+ times
The happy hour menu rocks.
Dustin RowleyJune 19, 2011
go with the brotini or the manmosa. this small ones go much too quickly. Read more
Judson MooreJune 23, 2010
Eat outside when the weather is nice for a real treat :-)
Ryan JosephsonMay 30, 2022
If you come, stick to brunch as their dinner is subpar at best.
Ella B.February 4, 2012
Huevos rancheros are sensational!!
Wide AwakeSeptember 12, 2020
This is the single worst restaurant in Oregon. I would rather live next to a McDonald’s than this dumpster fire.
David DixonAugust 21, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Ask about their reward program!
Mimi KimAugust 3, 2013
Worst service easily in NW Portland. Be wary if you sit outside.
Judson MooreJune 24, 2010
Crispiest potatoes ever and incredible grilled toast.
Tess McBrideAugust 28, 2011
Happy hour 4-10 pm on sat!
Grant HughesAugust 28, 2011
Don't order the Apple Chicken Sausage, they'll charge ya, but they won't bring it... Total poopstain!
Lauren ScottMay 8, 2010
The bellinis are so good!
Mark DierkingJanuary 21, 2010
Oysters on Wednesday night are a buck
Jake CampbellMay 1, 2017
Mediocre at best. Nell burger was bland. Nell Manhattan was not worth the cost. Bloody Mary looks good but is poor. And no shrimp as advertised. A lot better options in this area!
Ricky EngelbergAugust 16, 2014
Steak frites is the go to here. Great fries. Super underrated.
Wide AwakeSeptember 12, 2020
Nothing, they are a bad neighbor and the food is overpriced garbage.
BenJune 5, 2010
Happy cheese plate mmm
Deb BoswellMay 10, 2010
Loved brunch but coffee was very average. Latte looked and tasted like a bad cappachino
BenAugust 21, 2010
Hot waiters here
Evan RobertsAugust 25, 2013
Been here 25+ times
Love Nell! Manmosas our perfect way to kick off anything
Victoria HallFebruary 15, 2014
Great for brunch, try the man-mosa!

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