Soul Venues in Portland, OR

We're a staple neighborhood gathering place perfect for date nights, private events, girl's night out and family affairs. There's something for everyone here. Established in 1959, we were one of the first restaurants to bring pizza to the city of Portland. In addition to great pizza, we're a destination for classic Italian comfort food, fresh hand-crafted cocktails, rotating brews and ample wine. Amalfi's offers a quality dining experience in a casual non-pretentious environment.

The Blue Diamond is Portland's paramount blues joint and one of the most beloved neighborhood music bars in the Pacific Northwest, a low-lit and lovingly decorated room on NE Sandy Boulevard where live blues, R&B, jazz, and soul fill the stage five nights a week and have done so for years running. The walls are adorned with murals of jazz and blues legends who look on approvingly while the next generation of Portland musicians carries the torch, and the dancing crowd on any given night is exactly the kind of diverse, multigenerational, music-first audience that every blues bar aspires to attract. The kitchen is a serious operation producing Southern-inspired comfort food that consistently earns its own praise alongside the music, with standout dishes including jambalaya, catfish dinners, cheese-stuffed meatballs, bacon-wrapped dates with blue cheese crumble, and Brussels sprouts finished with balsamic that have been described as revelatory. The bar program pairs well with the food, running craft beers, smooth cocktails, and wine in a room that is intimate enough to put every seat close to the music. Regular performers and series include the Rae Gordon Band, Kevin Selfe's Sunday jam night, Fenix of Fenix Rising, Kivett Bidnar, Syco Billy's String Band, Stump City Soul, Soul Cookin', the Bottleneck Blues Band, and many more from Portland's deep blues and R&B community. Recent special events have included NW Women Rhythm and Blues tribute shows honoring Carole King, Janis Joplin, Aretha Franklin, and Etta James. The owner is herself a resident musician whose grit, determination, and kindness are cited by regulars as the soul of the place.

Clyde's Prime Rib offers our signature slow roasted Prime Rib of Beef, tender steaks, fresh seafood, and other fine dishes and desserts.

Rock shows, cabaret & karaoke are featured at this atmospheric music venue with late-night pizza." Rock Punk

East Burnside’s Doug Fir is known for great live shows in the Lounge downstairs, enjoyed in the mid-century meets log-cabin dining room. Open show nights, there’s always something to see, eat, or drink. Rock Alternative

Downtown Portland's Top Jazz Club ...hidden in the basement of The Rialto Poolroom.

A nonalcoholic lounge featuring decadent drinking chocolates, traditional kava, healing mushroom teas, and immune boosting elixirs. With outdoor roof-top patio and inside seating.

Serving St. Johns since 1911! Offering the best bar food, full bar, with live music & local DJ's.

Rock Punk Indie