Be Van Sports Bar — Restaurant in Portland

Myself and a friend visited Portland as tourists one a Tuesday. As we were walking about our hotel looking for food, we saw the bar energetically advertising karaoke. We went in to inquire about the karaoke. The owner flatly said that it was only available on the weekend. Thinking his deadpan and brusque response was due to some quirk of his personality, I politely told him we'd return on Friday. As we were walking out the door, he oddly demanded "can I help you?" To which I replied "well, you have answered our question, that's all we wanted." He began to rant at the top of his lungs that if we were there to sell him something to get out and never return. Extremely aggressive and disgusting customer service skills. I recommend you do not patronize this seedy...

When we first got there and sat down they said we needed to order drinks to request a song for karaoke. Later, they expect everyone to have a drink in hand, whether it's alcoholic or not, which I find ridiculous as a business owner. The minimum spend is over $10, which is just insane. I would never return to this place again. When the staff approached my group and insisted we all needed drinks, I told the bartender that we would leave once I finished my drink. She then asked how long that would take. What kind of business are...

I fell in love with this restaurant! And the owner was so respectful, and nice, and has so much heart for his patrons! I overheard a politic- fueled argument between two older gents, and the owner simply gave them both a few words of warning, without anger or bitterness, or judgement, or inequality. It was absolutely relevant, and they both quit arguing immediately. I like this place! And the food is...