Hoorays and Heckles from the peanut gallery.
We selected a few quotes from the Yelp community to share below and added our own response just for fun. Are we biased? Yes we are.
BoaBzOr B: “In summary: They pretty much do everything right, according to me.” RR: Awe shucks. Thanks. ********************************Bree C: “The waitress was the best I’ve ever seen. She was all smiles, even after this guy was giving her hell; being the most sarcastic ass in the world.” RR: Our servers are highly skilled in conflict resolution, which usually means comping a beer or two to keep the people happy 7 days a week all day and all night long. ******************************** Tom A: “Our group on Saturday was going to be 5 for a beer and ended up being 9 for dinner and drinks. etc. This was not even a small problem for the RR crew.” RR: Glad we could oblige, Tom. ******************************** Emily M: “We were the worst of the worst. Our server handled us with grace and ease.” RR: We love your self awareness Emily, yet we are certain you were not the worst of the worst, but we forgive you anyway. ******************************** Sue T: “The waiter was…. aware of how bad he was.” RR: Self awareness is the fist step in recovery. ******************************** Lily J: “You can actually hear each other talk! Good mixed crowd, fast and friendly service!!” RR: Everyone gets a seat at the cool kids table at Radio Room. ******************************** Andrew C: “I really have no idea what this place is shooting for – as on every visit – the crowd is completely different. Perhaps that’s good.” RR: Exactly. ******************************** M.C.: “Had a really great vibe – lounging around the fire pit with a mixed crowd. Good beers and good service.” RR: Radio Room, where the mixed-up mix it up. ******************************** Windy S: “It gets a really good mix of people. The drinks are reasonably priced, and they mix a good cocktail.” RR: The mix is the thing. ******************************** Kenneth H: “Hey radio room, I think you make no sense.” RR: Exactly. ******************************** Anna B:. “One star for trying to do something different, though I can’t figure out what that is.” RR: Score another star for keeping you all guessin. It takes seven or eight visits and it will be clear as a bell. Promise. ******************************** Tiffbarnswell: “In short, the place has an identity crisis.” RR: Our favorite crisis of all. ******************************** Steve: “Delicious! A very Portland style restaurant, creative, unique, artsy…” RR: Thanks Steve. ******************************** Andy W: “The Radio Room is a great-looking place, with multiple levels, tons of outdoor seating and lots of space.” RR: Thanks Andy. ******************************** O.D.: “Radio room is great for a little get together. Great for drinks, and the ambiance is fun.” RR: We assume that O.D. stands for Objective Description. ******************************** Chelsea A: “I think I’m beginning to fall in love with the Radio Room.” RR: Blush. ******************************** Ginny K: “The staff is always super friendly and attentive, and Tuesday night trivia is a blast.” RR: We agree. ******************************** Corrie H: “We went for happy hour, and were very, very glad we did.” RR: Corrie said “very, very” which is very, very cool. ******************************** Kara S: “The happy hour is A-OK. Top shelf Tuesdays, Micro Mondays, Well Wednesdays.” RR: Kara is A-OK in our book. We give her five stars. ******************************** Katy W: “Their happy hour has a great selection of food, and their regular menu is fantastic. The decor matches my personality too: Vintage but clean.” RR: Thanks madame Mayor. You are swell. ******************************** Darren S: “Couple things about the atmosphere: The music was spot on, the dual patios were comfortable, and the bar areas inside were comfy with big booths and low light.” RR: We are slowly building the soundtrack of our lives, featuring all the music you will ever need….ever. ******************************** Rebecca P: “This cute little place has many great aspects that make me a fan and keep me coming back.” RR: Radio Room thinks Rebecca’s cute, too. ******************************** Alicia F: “Radio Room kicks serious booty.” RR: Yes we do, in the figurative sense, unless you get unruly or disrespectful and then our manager Sarah will actually kick your booty out da door, gently of course. ******************************** Devon H: “I think I need to go back to the Radio Room one more time to decide if I really like this place or not….” RR: Yes you do. It takes 8 times and then a light will turn on and you will forever be hypnotized by the glow of our beauty. ******************************** Lorrie E: “We like it enough to keep coming back.” RR: Winning! ******************************** John E: “Awesome place! Great layout, friendly staff, fantastic food, and an incredible outdoor patio for those beautiful days/nights in Portland.” RR: Thanks John. ******************************** Anna B: “The upper deck is pretty rad. RR: Agreed. ******************************** Don B: “Where did this upstairs patio come from? …I must say, I’m pretty impressed.” RR: The upper deck is invite only, and you are all invited. ******************************** Zachary S: “The space is awesome, catching a sunset in the summer on the top deck while enjoying a nice micro beer or huddling around the fire pit on cold nights is always fun.” RR: Cheers to Zachary! ******************************** Wendy C: “I will be coming back because of the outdoor fire pit. Toasty!” RR: Wait till you see the fireplace on the upper deck. Toasty times two. ******************************** Karmel P: “Fun fun fun bar.” RR: Indeed. Fun times three! Excellent. ******************************** R.M.: “I generally like this place.” RR: And yet we specifically like you. ******************************** Amanda R: “I could spend several minutes discussing the Margherita grilled cheese sandwich.” RR: Food for thought, and discussion. ******************************** Sue T: “The mac and cheese with added pesto was delicious (please don’t tell my acupuncturist that I’ve been eating dairy).” RR: Mums the word, Sue. ******************************** Orgeonic: “One of my favorite spots. Good food, great happy hour drinks & food. Nice place to catch a game on their TV’s in the bar side.” RR: Honored to be among your favorites, Orgeonic. Did I pronounce that correctly? ******************************** Dtarabella: “I’ll try it one more time and then that’s it.” RR: Then we shall roll out the red carpet for you my friend. ******************************** Liz N: “This place was okay…” RR: We’ve got that going for us. ******************************** Dale: “The servers are the best in town; the atmosphere is great and the drinks generous.” RR: And you are generous and great too. ******************************** CharlieJ: “Over-all, the bartenders are full of themselves and are really lame.” RR: You must have the wrong place. Our bartenders are the salt of the earth, which, coincidentally, is what we use to salt our fabulous margaritas. ******************************** Ickabaud: “The fennel topped bun was soft and ample like a nubile virgin’s posterior.” RR: No comment, except thanks! ******************************** Lily S: “BLOODY. MARY. BAR.” RR: Economical use of words Lily. Well done. ******************************** Chris M: “Sit on the roof. Great cocktails (go for the Tom Waits) and PBR pounders.” RR: Yes, the Tom Waits. ******************************** Penny S: “I’ll still come because it’s close and I’m always hopeful that *this time* will be the time that’s its GREAT!” RR: “Always leave ‘em wanting more,” Walt Disney. ******************************** Lori F: “A lot of eating options on Alberta are closed on Mondays so we were lucky enough to find shelter from the rain at the Radio Room.” RR: Shelter is one of Maslows Hierarchy of Needs we meet at Radio Room, and that part is free. ******************************** Katie S: “When I move to PDX next month I’ll defiantly be back to check it out some more.” RR: We welcome the defiant ones and the compliant alike. See you soon. ******************************** Valorie U: “I loved it, just don’t steal my table or drink all the vodka before I get there!” RR: We got you covered Valorie! ******************************** Abbey M: “I’ll definitely go back, so long as the Radio Room continues to not smell like armpits and hairy legs.” RR: We bathe and spritz every day whether we need it or not. ******************************** Ray E: “The happy hour offerings were quite varied and tasty.” RR: Variety is the spice of life, which, coincidentally, what makes a great bloody mary. ******************************** ItsOK2saythat: “What is there, really, to complain about?” RR: A question answered by many Yelpers who have not yet fallen for our spell. ******************************** David L: “Well, I hate to be a sour puss….” RR: And another great drink name is born.
