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The Elvis Room – A Closed Attraction

November 27, 2019November 27, 2019 KC ShomlerKC Shomler
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The Elvis Room – A Closed Attraction 

Update – The Elvis Room Closed Early 2021 and a bar called Good Luck Charm occupied it’s space from May 2021 through March 2022. Doc Marie’s now occupies this space.

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The Elvis Room – Honorable Mention Nov 2019

We went back and forth on this one – is it a dive bar or not? In the end we opted to feature it here as an honorable mention.

I was sucked in by the name of this place as I am a huge fan of all things related to the cult of Elvis. It is a study in contrasts. Featuring an odd split level layout with a bright, rather dainty lounge up top and a pleasingly dark and cavernous space with many hidden nooks and crannies beneath. The upper level feels like a place I would come for a nice cup of tea and crustless cucumber sandwiches. So of course we quickly headed downstairs!

Downstairs feels like a good spot for a rendezvous – illicit or otherwise. We sat at the pretty u-shaped bar and had fun ordering from the creatively named craft cocktail list. Did not take note of taps because it did not feel at all like a place to drink beer. That being said and this being Portland, there is a “double Trouble” listed which gets you a shot of whiskey and a Rainier for $6.

The menu was jarring –  basic pub fare which did not match the elegant setting in the least.  We tried the loaded tots anyway and found them worthy. Baked stuffed jalapenos though – why does this dish exist and persist?? It feels unfinished to me. Just go ahead and take the extra steps – run it through some breading and throw it in the fryer already!

Just one more contrast and then I’ll let it go – Upstairs is where you sit with your mom for a civilized champagne cocktail. Downstairs is where you meet your secret (Italian) lover to make out under the stairs between sips of Campari-based cocktails. Nothing about this place says Elvis or dive bar to me, but, I like it anyway.

Quadrant: Southeast

Address: 203 SE Grand Ave, Portland

Happy Hours: Monday through Friday 4-7pm and all day Sunday

Full kitchen: Yes

Jalapeno Poppers: No (but they do have the sad travesty of baked jalapenos)

Breakfast: No

Outdoor Seating:No

Distinguishing features: Split level; like 2 bars in one

 

Words by KC is me

Photos by Steven Shomler

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