Muse Winebar — Restaurant in Portland

The bar from the outside looks very unassuming and small and there is not much going on in terms of decor but this is definitely a spot you need to visit if you want to have a quite relaxed time whilst sipping on some fine wine . We came in on a weekday and were immediately seated , and attended . Christopher is passionate about his wines and heard my preferences and suggested some wines he thought we might like . He let us taste them before we ordered and we settled on a Priorat and decided to get the whole bottle . The wine was dry, crisp and full bodied just like I prefer and went very well with the cheese board . The jams and cheese combination was Steller and were all paired very well . There is a lot of variety yet you wont find everything here but I would suggest taking Christopher`s recommendation in case you want to discover...

To say this is a "Hidden Gem" does not do the excellence with which this team executes justice. This is "A GEM," full stop. The team here are expert on what hospitality is and should be. The small plate selections are thoughtful and delicious and the wine selection and knowledge behind that selection are the kind of thing that built Portland as a food and Wine destination, and I think are part of rebuilding that Portland. I am a HUGE fan, and when you consider that it is right across the street from @COHOtheater, Run, don't walk to Muse Wine...

While traveling and staying in a local hotel I asked a couple of locals for a place to get a good glass of wine. They emphatically recommended Muse and I’m so glad they did! Excellent, eclectic selection, even with the per glass options. Interesting cheese/appetizer menu and the owners were behind the bar providing fun conversation and background on the various menu choices. Cute, outside tables with doggos and puppers with water bowls, too. Do yourself a favor and give Muse a go-you...