Angel Face

"There is no cocktail menu at Angel Face, the sexy lounge nestled next to Navarre on Northeast 28th. Instead, bartenders create original drinks after quick conversations with visitors, using flavor notes and general liquor preferences as a jumping-off point. The current staff at Angel Face is up to the challenge, offering several smart martini riffs and spirit-forward sippers on recent visits. Angel Face is absolute date night fodder, particularly before dinner at one of the neighborhood’s many strong options." - Rebecca Roland

"Renowned for its martini offerings, providing a sophisticated environment for enjoying classic cocktails." - Zoe Baillargeon

"Dimly lit and alluring, this romantic East Burnside bar attracts those looking for a customized cocktail experience. At Angel Face, bartenders ask visitors for their preferences before surprising them with a drink; the cocktail menu is all off the top of the bartender’s head. The food menu items, like the pickle plate or Castelvetrano olives, give you something to snack on while you get to know each other. Dinner choices like lamb stew and steak frites are available onsite, though those who want to shake things up can easily wander down the street and stumble upon something stellar; East 28th is a veritable restaurant row." - Asia Alvarez, Brooke Jackson-Glidden

"I love Angel Face, too. I love how small it is, and it’s a cool concept: Don’t just order a cocktail, tell me what you like, what you want." - Thom Hilton

"Angel Face offers more than just your average bar food." - Thom Hilton