Whey Bar

Bar · Eliot

Whey Bar

Bar · Eliot

2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97212

Highlights

Hip offshoot of OX Restaurant featuring craft cocktails, snacks & umbrella-topped patio tables.

2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97212 Get directions

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@infatuation

"Portland doesn’t have any true Argentine steakhouses, though Ox on MLK Blvd. comes close thanks to their emphasis on wood-fired grilling. What makes the cozy restaurant, outfitted with a traditional parilla, uniquely Portland is that you can compose a brilliant meal without a single slab of beef ever hitting the table. There’s flash-fried cauliflower with peanut-árbol chile crunch, sautéed garlic prawns, and a signature clam chowder with smoked marrow bone. But if you’re here for the meat, order the asado for two, a classic that comes with short ribs, chorizo, morcilla, skirt steak, and sweetbreads—it’s an experience that’s a little more Buenos Aires in nature. photo credit: Ox" - Krista Garcia

Ox - Review - Eliot - Portland, OR - The Infatuation

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@eater

"While it’d be totally worthwhile to luxuriate over a meal at the award-winning Ox next door, that endeavor will likely be a hot mess during Feast weekend. Instead, grab a spot inside this tiny, moody bar, an aggressively underrated cocktail destination. Sip savory Ox Bloods with beet syrup and tarragon, or for something undeniably celebratory, try a Let Them Eat Cake — sort of an Aperol spritz-meets-French 75 with Pamplemousse, gin, and bubbles. If you’re still hungry somehow, try the prawn ceviche. Close to: Rosequarter Commons" - Brooke Jackson-Glidden, Mattie John Bamman

Portland Restaurants and Bars to Visit During Feast 2018 - Eater Portland

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sushi oconnor

Google

The Ox is probably our favorite restaurant. It seems there is some sort of magic there, the food and drinks are always the best we have ever had and the atmosphere and service couldn't be better either!!!

Rachel Rosenberg

Google

A great place to grab a drink while you wait for a table at Ox next door. They have delicious cocktails and a patio with umbrellas.

Adam Morris

Google

Basically a single bay garage that serves delicious drinks, has good food, and provides great service!

Graciela Barbosa Perez

Google

Buena ambiente vinos de todas claces

Stacey P.

Yelp

I was enamored with this bar. The only disappointing thing was when we had to leave. Seriously, it was an enchanting experience. Whey Bar is part of Ox and is a cute little bar. We came in when no other customers were there and sat at the rail. Our bartender was incredible. Simply speaking it was the best bar experience in the state I've experienced. It didn't feel like I was at a bar as much as I was having drinks with friends for our bartender was engaging, interesting, and had a great sense of humor. It may have also helped for that hour there was no one else so everything felt very chill. We tried a couple rounds of drinks. My favorite was Mixed Emotions as I thought it was refreshing and delicious. I also enjoyed Two to Tango which I acquired after pawning off the Senbari Sunrise to my friend. The Senbari Sunrise's mezcal pops so be sure you're in a smoky mood before ordering that. The Two to Tango was much easier to drink for me. I really had a great time here. I was almost sorry to leave!

allison h.

Yelp

What a horrible experience we had last night here. Walked in, sat at the almost empty bar, waited about 7 min before the bartender acknowledged me, thanking me for coming in. Waited about another 7 minutes to get my order taken and another 7 to get my $17.00 apperol spritz that was mostly ice. There was no apology for the wait, no eye contact, just a cold, pretensious environment, and an extremely unfriendly bar tender. I do not recommend.

Courtney S.

Yelp

Whey Bar is part of the Restaurant Ox. They have come up with one of the most genius business plans ever - have a bar that opens an open before your restaurant, so everyone will come to get on the wait list and have some drinks. Brilliant! It was fairly small inside but a nice place to grab a drink while you wait for a table next door. The drinks were very odd. The first few ingredients of every drink sounded great but there was an oddball ingredient in every one (like egg, for example). I had a drink call Bob Ross's Happy Trees and it tasted a little like pinesol cleaner. I waited almost 45 minutes for my table and I couldn't finish the whole drink in that amount of time. For my next drink, I went classic with a gin and tonic. Anyway, the atmosphere was comfortable and stylish. The staff were friendly and attentive. I will come back next time I go to Ox but I'm a little hesitant to order any specialty cocktails. Someone might enjoy them but they are not for me.

Michelle T.

Yelp

Great waiting area for Ox. Service is friendly and they check on you throughout your wait. You'll have the opportunity to enjoy more food off of Ox's menu than you would have if you decide to pass time elsewhere. The oysters are fresh. Let Them Eat Cake was a cute cocktail that I would recommend. The space is small so larger parties might not fit if it's busy.

Becky M.

Yelp

I enjoyed this place, which was a waiting place for Ox restaurant. We sat at the bar & had great friendly service. The cocktails were great and the food hit the spot. We shared a cheese plate, and it was delish. We also had engaging conversation with the bartender and neighboring patrons. We stayed here quite awhile, so by the time we hit the main restaurant, we weren't even hungry. I would come back just for the whey experience.