Bar Dune

Dark inviting vibe, bar service was on point with the tenders readying my glass as I approached the bar. Young professional crowd on a Wednesday evening. Creative cocktails, good tap list albeit smallerish (12 or so). Food menu selection is great, something for everyone. I liked that I could get a smaller dish while the wife got a larger one. Will return, which is a big stamp of approval with so many choices.

I wish I could give this place 5 million stars!! We wanted to stay all night but sadly had to leave early for our reservation. My drink was really strong (which is good if you’re trying to get drunk!) and I requested they tone it down a bit with some more flavoring. The bartender was SO nice about it and made it tastier than ever. Cheap drinks and great atmosphere. Also, you NEED to order the fries! We were talking about them the entire night. Will definitely be coming back!

Well well well if it isn't the cutest bar in the world. Patio: check. Veggie options: check. Interesting and unique cocktails: check. Kate Bush/Björk Playlist: check. Cool staff: check I had to be dragged out of this place. Don't skip. Pickle plate is a rowdy and delicious ride.

Amazing atmosphere and the drinks were phenomenal! We got post nut clarity which had a strong saffron and pistachio flavor. I loved it so much and it had great aftertaste. They also made us a tasty mocktail that also had saffron and rose water notes. It was the most delicious drink ever!

Yummy cocktails and a cool vibe! Definitely would recommend coming back for slushies during happy hour (4-6) especially during the summer. It looks like they have a cool outdoor patio. I got the malange (the drink with the green leaf) and it was really yummy.

LOVED IT HERE!! Happy hour drinks & food was awesome! The decor is fun & beautifully designed! Our corer booth comfortably sat 8 of us. The Moon Child mezcal cocktail was delicious!! They also have a patio. Great for a date place. Can’t wait to go back!!

Drink was amazing, but I’m vegetarian and they had two meatball options and gave me the “meat “ version and half way through I noticed and the guy only said sorry. Stinks to not be taken care of for a more than serious issue😅

Cozy spot that has great food and fun cocktails. The melange cocktail was probably my favorite of the night. Fun atmosphere pretending to be the desert planet Arrakis. They played David Lynch's Dune and son of Godzilla while we were there.

I was really looking forward to trying Bar Dune with fellow amazing YES Rashi T and her husband. We have been on two double dates now and we all love good food and good drinks. The small bites listed on the website included vegan tea sandwiches which sounded lovely to try. I was also stoked about several cocktails. We arrived around 8 and were told that there was a wait for a table but Rashi had gotten us 4 seats at the bar. It was very tight and not super comfortable. I was disappointed that they didn't have the same menu as the website showed, but they did have Garlic Truffle Oil French Fries, and garlic happens to be one of my love languages. So we did order that to try. I liked them but they were super light on flavor. As far as the drinks, our bartender knew what she was doing. The cocktails are GOOD. I had started drinking mezcal, after reading a series of as articles in Imbibe Magazine, last month on our last date with Rashi. I had tried a Mezcal Old Fashioned at one of our favorite bars and I REALLY disliked it. Really really disliked it. As in I almost sent it back and gave up on mezcal. BUT this Mezcal Old Fashioned was EVERYTHING I wanted and more. Adding the orange bitters gave the acidity the drink needed. So my drink was the Oaxacan-Old Fashioned. Adding the agave also gave it a pinch of sweetness that it lacked in the previous drink I had. For me, Bar Dune NAILED it. My husband had the No Fingerprints and it too was delicious. 1-its a nice upscale bar, 2-the cocktails are excellent, 3-the service was good, but what REALLY brought down the vibe was that it was SO loud in there that you could barely have a conversation with the person next to you. We were shouting and it sucked to be honest. If it had been half the volume, it would have lost nothing in the vibe but added to the niceness of the evening we were having. The drinks are Portland Pricey, but worth it for how good they are. We would have stayed for more than one drink if the atmosphere were inviting. It's not a club y'all, it's a bar. And with $12-$14 cocktails, it's not a "club vibe" crowd you want to attract. Just saying y'all. And update your website. It sucks when you're super excited about trying something and then it's not on the menu when you get there.

I was so impressed with everything! The drinks were amazing, some of the best I've tried in a long time. I would say the peeps behind the bar are definitely mixologist. While they don't have a huge food selection, the taste was delicious. Good amount to share with friends. The deviled eggs with peppers one of my faves, and my man loved the chicken shawarma. We also got fries and baked Brie with apple slices, walnuts and bread. Drinks are spendy but it's worth it! I will be back!

When I saw the word Dune, I thought sci-fi and had to check it out! Sadly, it was only painted like Dune and no sci-fi references or themes. No one greeted us at the door, so we just grabbed a table. After ten plus minutes of staring around, hoping to make eye contact, no one approached us. Basically, this is a great cafe for introverts. The menu is a QR code on the table, so just scan, order, someone will drop off your drink without saying a word, and then pay via the QR link. As an introvert, I love that but if you're with a group of friends who like asking for recommendations, they'll likely be as disappointed as mine were.

If you're looking for a vibey, intimate spot for food and drink, Bar Dune is the place to be! I really liked the low lighting and glow coming from the bar area and videos playing on the wall. Since the walls are painted warm colors, it made the space feel cozy and inviting. My only complaint is that the space is definitely small, and at times seemed a bit cramped. My friend and I got there at 5:30, and there was a wait, although not too long, I can see the wait times getting long if you come later in the evening. Their cocktail menu and alcohol selection in general is amazing. There's so many cool concoctions and a lonnnng list of Tequila and Mezcal to try. We ordered the Dune Margarita #2 (Pueblo Viejo Blanco Tequila, lime, combier, agave, salt, served on the rocks) and one of the Slushies on rotation (don't remember the name) that resembled an Orange Julius that you can get at the mall - totally nostalgic and REALLY tasty!! We also ordered the Palm Spring's Gougeres (fried parmesan and gruyere pastry puff with adobo sauce and spicy slaw) and Chicken Shawarma Kabobs (tzatziki, chili chimichurri and grilled vegetables) to snack on. Both were pretty good! I think the Gougeres could have used a little more flavor, but the kabobs were really well seasoned and flavorful especially with the chimichurri and tzatziki. Great food for a snack or light meal, that pairs well with their alcoholic selections.

Frank Herbert's sci-fi masterpiece, to which I assume the bar is dedicated to doesn't show up much except for the forbidding, moon-shaped black structure above the bar, and the walls that are painted with orange-and-black sunsets that look like they are from another planet. Or perhaps its a more desert centric theme but something about the bar felt unfinished or incomplete in terms of aesthetics . The ambience is lively yet the place felt like it was lacking in terms of being inviting - not enough seats , the bar seating was uncomfortable and the music was way too loud to have a decent conversation .On the other hand the bartender was friendly and made a mean cocktail .She was quick ,fun and good at her craft . The menu is very mezcal/Agave focused and had some different cocktails in the mix. The food selection looked cool and if I wasn't already full I would have loved to try the Burrata Basil Bacon Jam toast or the Baked Brie . We did try the fries with truffle oil and they were just alright , lacked salt and crunch both . The bar was too full and with the four of us seated at the bar seats it was hard to have a conversation. The wait list to get a seat seemed long and we eventually decided to leave after a drink each. The pricing was reasonable and parking is on the street .

Bar Dune excellent. From the fun, interesting music (a fun mix of modern bossa nova, upbeat jazz, and just all kinds of quirky stuff), to the craft cocktails and apps, to the modern and unique decor, you can't go wrong. A dimly lit atmosphere greets you as you walk; sunset murals line the walls, a large backlit arch sits atop the bar area, and a row of two-top tables + two booth areas fill up this small, charming spot. Ordering is done through your phone, which makes for an easy and straightforward experience. We were served our drinks and appetizers very quickly (within 5 minutes or less for most items), and the servers are friendly and willing to help. They have a robust offering of liquor, unique appetizers, and cocktails, some of which are super unique. We were also able to find seating to accommodate our group (6 of us) immediately upon arrival (we showed up just before 5pm). Order the Melange cocktail and the Palm Spring's Gougeres app. Thank me later. Will definitely return!

Bar Dune, located on East Burnside near all the other hip new places, is a cozy bar with some nice cocktails and what looks to be a promising food menu. I like the layout - there are two large booth areas at the windows, smaller tables along the wall, and the seats at the bar, which is illuminated by a glowing half circle that makes you feel calm and warm. It feels like a bar you would find in a science fiction movie set on a desert planet - love it. Appropriately, a lot of the cocktails have mezcal or tequila (though there were options with gin and vodka bases). On our Saturday night visit around 730pm, it was pretty busy with most of the seats taken. Despite the hip hop music booming overhead, the crowd seemed pretty calm, with smaller groups and pairs of people snacking on Mexican inspired fair and catching up over some decisions cocktails. We will have to come back to explore more of the menu - we only had time for one drink and a snack. My partner had the Whoopsy Daisy, while I opted for the Moon Child, both delicious but Whoopsy Daisy might be better. For food, we tried the Chapulines - grasshoppers served with three corn tortillas, Oaxaca cheese, avocado, cilantro and lime. This was my first time trying grasshopper. They were pretty good - kind of like eating dried baby shrimp. They were crunchy and very nicely seasoned with a lot of lime. For a first time, this was a pretty good experience with eating insects! I also loved the plates they were using for the food - this whole space had a coherent sense of modern style. With good drinks and good food, Bar Dune has a lot of promise!

Wasn't met with a hi hello welcome was met with being interupted demanded my medical history when that's not a law currently my gf and I asked about prices they refused to be up front and then were very rude and condescending I've been bartending for 8 ish years customer service isn't that hard I could never recommend this place We walked five feet tothe bar next door had a amazing time good energy good conversations go there instead or anywhere else if u want a friendly experience.

The coolest bar in Portland that we've encountered. The vibes, drinks, and food are immaculate. We met Josh immediately and he took care of us. I couldn't give him a better review.

Big fan of this bar! Such an awesome vibe in there and the cocktails all seemed like they were designed for my taste. I love smoky, mezcal-like cocktails and a bulk of the drinks on their menu have more of that savory and smoky flavor to them. We also had a cheese and meat plate which I thought tasted amazing, but that was after a few of their very strong cocktails so not sure I can judge fairly on that one :) 10/10 experience for our group, excited to go back!

Amazing cocktails and a cute ambiance. Friendly staff and good food! We had the salsa and chicken skewers. We got two of the pearls cocktail because it was THAT GOOD

Delicious drinks and food. The bacon wrapped dates were my favorite. Ordering is all via a QR code, order on the website, submit order and check out.

Came here on a weekday to sit at the bar with a friend. At like 9 PM, the bartender and staff turned on cleaning mode, and practically sprayed our drinks with cleaning solution. It wasn't the most relaxing way to spend an evening watching them clean floor mats and bar tops while trying to eat and catch up with a friend. Pluses are nice tap list and vegan options, I'd like to come back but when it's busier on the weekend and more of a vibe.

A cool new bar located off Se Burnside in the busy bars/restaurants area. The bar is not too large, but has a good amount of stress and allows for more of a relax vibe. The bar has a good selection of mezcal and tequila spirits. We just enjoyed a quick drink and did not get a chance to try the food.

Fast and friendly service with incredibly cocktails in a stellar space. The Melange and Real Mature both levied unique and balanced flavors, I'd highly recommend both.

I was sadly underwhelmed by this place.. ambiance was nice but it just wasn't doing it for me. my drink was fine & we shared queso, which was probably the most underwhelming part of it. i thought it would be good since it was real Oaxacan cheese but it was flavorless and bland, even with a bit of hot sauce and what seemed like quac inside it. it's a cute bar but i won't be rushing back anytime soon.

Nice little laid back bar on burnside, close proximity to Jupiter Hotel which is the reason we stopped here. Hip vibe insideThey offer a good variety of their own spins on mixed drinks. We were hungry so we ordered the bean burrito and the chorizo quesadilla. The bean burrito was nice, simple, little bit of tanginess to the sauce inside. The special sauce on the side is tasty too. It's not an epicurean masterpiece but it's a good solid burrito for $6. Grilled on the outside. The quesadillas though, are very very good. Wow. You get 3 corn tortilla mini quesadillas covered in the green olive salsa and creme. I was worried about the corn tortilla because it seemed odd for a quesadilla, but given that it's a fork and knife affair and it was covered in deliciousness it worked out very nicely. There was some sliced peppers on there that added some nice heat (Serrano maybe?). Fantastic overall and filling.

Overall: I was impressed by the quality of vegan kebab, my drink was very decent too. But the trick is here - it's a bar. Maybe I'm too European but if I go to the bar (not a restaurant) I sit there with my friend and get at least three rounds of drinks, and take our time over the conversation. Seating area was not that big and as we didn't have a line of people waiting by the door we sat at the nice booth in the corner. Seating in this nice booths I felt a very well known to Portland and Portlanders feeling of guilt. Nowadays I feel it everywhere I go in Portland. I feel guilt for even coming inside of a restaurant and making stuff work for me, maybe not as directly but somehow this quilt will translate to me through the atmosphere of the passive-aggressiveness of the stuff. I feel guilt of not stacking my dirty plates for them, feel guilt of asking to change a seat, feel guilt of seating for too long. I might as well not go out at all, but I still have hope that some places in Portland have something great to offer, wouldn't rush you through your meal and would actually be welcoming and do their job. Back to Dune. Everything was great until we were rushed by all the staff and literally told to leave or order more. Which we said we are going to look at the menu and decide, but bartender followed with "there maybe bigger groups on the way". I understand, you are trying to make table flip, to get more money, and then flip the table again, and it's such an American thing. But in Portland it becomes an absurd. It's only one bartender and 2 runners on the floor of this tiny place, you cant give them a decent pay so they stop rushing everyone and we would give them a bigger tip? It's a bar for gods sake, it's not a full restaurant. Psychologically if we take a seat at the bar area we wouldn't be rushed, even if we had food, just because we are sitting at the bar. But we sat in this nice shiny booth, and they had to make us feel guilty for that. Only the thing I experience in Portland where there's no way you can go out and have a nice, chill time. Anyways, we left the Dune and went to a different bar where we ordered more and weren't feeling rushed. You wanted to make the table flip but loose customers instead.

Tried this place simply because it was open after the blazers game. I was absolutely amazed at how delicious the food and drinks were, the bacon wrapped dates and croquettes are an absolute must. Not to mention the fast and courteous service! If you've even briefly considered it or are looking for a late night place for a quick bite before heading home, please try this place. I guarantee you will be delighted at the food, drink, and environment.

We literally stumbled upon Dune, and glad we did! We found Dune by chance on our way to another spot. Terrific service, a really great Mazcal selection supported by a team that really knows thwir way around their Mezcal, and very creative cocktails. Ambiance is .. well... Dune-like, but not in a fanatic way. It is subtle and fun and relaxing. Drop in, if for no other reason but to expand your list of "favorite spots to drink Mezcal in Portland" list.

Super tasty chips and queso. Seriously my favorite chips, perfect crunch, not too salty, and nice and warm. Queso was not your standard boring queso. More flavorful with some add ons. Vibe was nice. Enjoyed a happy hour with a dear friend, we both loved the ambiance -- dark and cozy without feeling overtly like a "date only" spot Last service was fantastic. Bartender kind, personable and offered a small pour of wine as the one we wanted was out.

Opening a new bar is hard, designing a bar is hard, building out, deciding on the menu, hiring staff. So I give props to anyone taking the leap. Also, the interior design is incredibly well done and nearly makes going there worthwhile. That being said, after visiting Bar Dune twice, I can say I'm good from here on out. A little bit of pertinent information about me: I've been to nearly every cocktail-forward bar in the city of Portland. So here's some tips on improving your bar: use actual chunks of salmon in the ceviche so that by the end of the dish it doesn't look like smeared cat food on a plate. In fact, don't even put it on a plate. Go to the Observatory restaurant and learn how to properly present ceviche. Stop serving cocktails in the the same type of glass so the alcohol volume looks equally tiny across cocktails. Double the toppings on your nachos so i'm not eating a plate of chips by the end. Ask yourself the same question that's in the customer's head: "Why am I scraping together a few beans onto a cheese-less chip to give it some semblance of a topping *midway* through eating my nachos?" Oh, and similar to other popular bars in the inner east side like the Elvis Room and Hey Love and Rontoms, find a security person on Friday and Saturday nights to kick out over-served drunk creeps so they don't bother me and my table of friends. It's not all bad, though. If you have a friend who loves mezcal take them here. If you're going on a date with someone who doesn't care as much about quality of food and will get caught up in ambiance, take them here. Further, several of the cocktails are legitimately good. Either way, Bar Dune, just because you're on the East Burnside strip, there's a million other (cocktail) bars in this city. Since I'm crossing Bar Dune off my list, catch me at Rum Club or Angelface or Box Social or Teardrop, etc, etc, etc.

Amazing atmosphere & absolutely love the food options. Great pairing to the cocktails and drinks!

Sweet discovery down from our hotel. To say Mexican food is the "theme "may not be correct but it's definitely Central American . The decor caught me eye as we casually chatted with our Lyft driver, once back to our hotel , we trotted right down there. The drinks were unique and delicious. Of the 3 I tried the Whoopsie Daisy was my favorite and served in a stone mug -refreshing- the waiter said they were made just for them. There were grasshoppers on the menu and I'm not talking that mint Choco drink, I'm talking about the insect. I know it's the next real food source but I'm just not there. We came late and had already eaten so I can't comment on the food but I'll be back. (Still not eating those insects) The staff were friendly from the get go and not bougie. Solid choice , don't miss it.

I am giving Bar Dune 5 stars because they provided "tastings" of the 3 tequilas I was interested - at 1/2 oz. Thus I did not have to imbibe significant alcohol - but was able to achieve my tasting of a variety of tequila - all at a VERY reasonable price. Thanks to bartenders and Bar Dune for the gracious treat. I would look forward to returning to continue my research when I am in the area.

Bar Dune employs one of the most beautiful (but not over-done) spaces, with an illustrious cocktail menu and impeccable food selection. The service here is outstanding. I came in for happy hour and was greeted by two lovely women who were attentive, provided suggestions, engaging conversation and seemed generally happy to have my patronage. The happy hour glass of Bianco was refreshing and didn't taste as inexpensive as it was; a great deal. After finishing that, the bartender suggested a Chardonnay that even at $14 a glass was absolutely worthwhile. It was light and citrusy, not overly sweet, delicious! My friends and I made sure to try as much of the food as possible and were not met with disappointment. The bean and cheese burrito was a surprising pleasantry. As good as you believe your Taco Bell bean and cheese burrito to be when you're drunk at 4am: this is that good, no better, sober. The Bar Dune salad was a nice, size-able portion and could certainly serve as a meal in itself. Why I never thought to throw quicos (corn nuts) into a salad for extra crunch, I don't know, but it's genius and certainly brought the dish home for me. Also enjoyed were the pastor rockfish bowl, the salt cod fritters, bean dip and both variations of the sopapillas. Pro tip: you don't have to make the difficult decision between choosing cinnamon sugar or honey, you can get them fully loaded and then roll yourself home. Overall, I can't wait to keep coming back here for the delicious food, to try the house made cocktails and to enjoy the ambiance. I think Bar Dune is a refreshing change to SE Burnside and a necessary, overdue leap away from subpar bar fare. Bravo!

This bar makes me feel like I am in Joshua Tree or on Mars. Rad desert mural along the wall brings much needed color to the Portland bar scene. Behind the bar looks like the end of the solar eclipse ! Good tunes and a great assortment of beer and mezcal. I'm a huge sucker for the Taco Bell bean and cheese burrito , and Dune has created a not so "guilty" version of it... so now I can sip on a cocktail while indulging. They open early, so It's nice to come mid day for lunch on a Monday. Highly recommend the bean and cheese burrito , and the Moon Child cocktail

Nice staff. Good look. I got the melange which was tasty. My husband got the Last Meal which tasted like cough syrup. Music is loud inside so just know before you go.

This place is so fun! The drinks, the disco desert vintage aesthetic. Loved it! Beautiful mid century chairs, a lovely desert mural, and a tequila heavy cocktail menu all spark joy! Had the place to ourselves early on a Thursday. I enjoyed an electric yellow cocktail I can't recall the name of but it was delicious! I'd love to go back for a night out.

I've been to this place quite a few times since they've opened and each time, I was super impressed. The staff is fun and friendly (sometimes can be hard to find in Portland) and their food is delicious! Great happy hour spot

My coworker and I love this spot. We pop in for happy hour at least once a week. It's a chill spot, not too loud or pretentious, dimly lit, cool decor, great food and drinks- perfect for winding down after work. Service is great, the bartender is always friendly and remembers us. Looking forward to the patio in the summer.

Yay! I get to be the first to review this bar!! My husband and I went to the grand opening night and was met by happy, knowledgeable employees! The food was delicious, I am still thinking about it 4 days later! I see this establishment succeeding and becoming a destination when in Portland! Awesome job!

I really like this bar. It was nice and quiet when my friends and I visited. Darkly lit with beautiful art on the wall. The suns were a nice touch, especially the big one behind the bar. The drinks were super interesting. I tried the Dead Flowers and it was decent. It's not something I usually order but it was a nice thing to try. Kind of smoky, spicy and lots of alcohol. My friends all ordered a variety of drinks which ranged from specialty drink to beer and etc. Alongside the drinks, we also got the queso dip to share (I was really excited about this cause it uses Oaxacan cheese). It came with some delicious and warm chips, which we ate up super quickly and still had some dip left. This is why I didn't give this place 5 stars: When my friend ordered more chips they charged him (which was fine) but the chips were soooo cold. It would've been nice to have warm chips like we did earlier. Also, they didn't carry the liquor I liked but they still had a good variety of other liquors.

Took a chance and dropped in Monday night; was pleasantly surprised! A Dj was spinning disco but not too loudly to have a good conversation. The service was speedy, the drinks were creative, the snacks were tasty! Sometimes it feels as if establishments like to demonstrate their trendiness by making the space intimidating. Not the case here! Overall, a warm welcoming vibe from a hip bar.

A Dune themed bar? Yes please. Good drinks, the queso dip was awesome. Super friendly staff and a nice setup. Definitely check this place out!

Top of the line cocktails, bar staff is and holy S**t those tacos. Can't wait to come back.