Red's Bar & Grill — Restaurant in Portland

Friendly late night bartender I did get id checked machines were kept sanitized between use while I was there kitchen had just closed but they were open for fried foods the duration of time. They have a outdoor covered eating area where smoking is permitted plenty of parking and handicapp also they accept cash and card for for payments. Seems to draw alot of foot traffic and locals in from the area which can sometimes be sketchie at times but the bartenders seem keep a handle on everyone's well being such as one guy got cut off she felt he had enough and he left with out an argument or drama so thats best to handle things in a non defensive way in the bar business if possible. Good drink also for the money! Atm on premises also t.vs were on for various sports seemed like it was a busy time prior to me showing up cleanup was getting attended too! They also have darts and pool tables large booths tables with tall bar stools as well as the barstools at bars which wrap around the bar good...

The bartender was really sweet and she made me a killer drink. I recommend chicken strips and fries if you like that sort of thing. They were delicious. I liked the vibe of this place, but it's not for everybody. It was obvious when I walked in that it was once a place where customers could smoke inside. It has a Dark atmosphere and has a home like vibe to it. I enjoyed the music, they played a variety of types. I felt at home and relaxed right away. Not to busy but, not dead either. About average for a Thursday late afternoon. The outdoor undercover smoking area is very spacious with lots of seating. And I doubled my money on video poker! I'd...

It took 25 minutes to get a beverage! It seems as if the bartender was so very busy and maybe the customers would benefit from a waitress on duty during the busy times so that the paying customers could get better faster friendlier service with the extra staff on duty!? Otherwise it was fun playing VP until the machine jammed and the bartender had no time to help me until all of the adult beverages were served first! I'll be back but will not come if I'm thirsty! Oh and the bathrooms were foul and disgusting! Not that the staff had any sorta time to clean it up during such a busy time when trying to serve...