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Bar Casa Vale

Restaurant Bar Cocktail bar Tapas bar Spanish restaurant

Spanish-influenced foods pair with a vast sherry menu in an airy, old-world dining room & patio. People often mention great, ordered, friends, amazing, good, service,


Address

215 SE 9th Ave Suite 109, Portland, OR 97214

Website

www.barcasavale.com

Contact

(503) 477-9081

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (629 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Friday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Saturday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), Closed, Holiday hours
  • Monday: 5 to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 5 to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 5 to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (8) ordered (7) friends (7) amazing (6) good (6) service (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Edel L. 1 year ago on Google
    Everything was awesome! Food full of flavour and drinks amazing! Service also so on point!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eiko R. 1 year ago on Google
    A great tapas restaurant!! We went with 4 people and ordered 7 dishes, fried cauliflower, salad, potatoes, mussels, pork ribs, hanger steak, paella. All were so good (I didn’t have steak and pork, but my friends confirmed they were very good). Paella could have a little bit more rice but the crispy bottom was so good. Desserts were excellent too. Service was spot on the wine I chose was nice too. It has nice size parking lot. Seating areas are consistent of interior room and two attached domed area with plenty of heating. We sat in inside seats but domed area with fire was an another attractive choice. I will return to this restaurant in the future for sure.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 gabi m. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful food, beautiful space, great cocktails. We said we were there for cocktails and snacks but felt quite pressured by staff to order more. They came back and checked in too many times and pressured us to order more food, felt quite awkward about it as we were already spending quite a bit and not all of our friends were hungry. I don’t think I’d come back for just cocktails but I would for dinner. A shame about that pressured service. Food was delicious. I love love loved the shrimp.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Lamarkus on a v. 1 year ago on Google
    I have to unfortunately say that I had a bad experience here this past weekend. For context, I've been to this place before and it was amazing. I was hoping to have the same level of quality that I received previously, but this past weekend was not the case. Our table of 6 ordered several dishes. Each dish was very disappointing. Some dishes were overcooked while others were bland and not seasoned well. I probably could have ignored the disappointing appetizers, but the main Paella dishes were burnt too. Keep in mind that our table ordered 4 Paella dishes. The food was just awful and if you've been here before you understand that it's easy to spend $100s of dollars here. Regrettably there was only 1 saving grace and that was the mixed drinks. The bartender was definitely on point that night. As for everything else.... very overpriced and just terrible.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ginny L. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved their tapas On the pricy side but worths it. The palle we ordered is a little burnt
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Saron N. 2 years ago on Google
    We showed up last minute for our anniversary dinner. Kayla the hostess was so incredibly kind, thoughtful, and made us feel so welcome even though they were swamped and had a full house. Amanda our server then took up the kindness flag and brought us an extra dish and made us feel so special. I’ve NEVER had such sweet and human connected service before. We’ll definitely be back and I’ll be recommending Bar Casa Vale to all my friends and family.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christie V. 10 months ago on Google
    This is the place. This is the place to catch up with your best friends. This is the place for some cocktails and delightful plates. This is the place to enjoy special occasions. We happened to be doing all of the above. I think we sat a table for over two hours and tried nearly everything on the menu, asking for cocktails and wine along the way. Tapas is always a good meal with friends and Bar Casa Vale rewarded us for choosing them over and over. Who knew I liked oysters - Bar Casa Vale did, that's why they serve them grilled over a wood fire and with compound butter. Who knew my (very worldly) friends would find the Pan con tomate so endearing we'd have to order it twice? The corn made my partner exclaim with joy that he never knew corn could be so special and I could happily have devoured all of the hand rolled cous cous with grilled brussels All the way along we had quiet, helpful, personable service that added to our delight. We are so so happy we decided to bring our four-way birthday hear.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 la m. 1 year ago on Google
    Super enjoyable dinner! Sangria was refreshing and hit the spot. Highly recommend the shishito peppers, patatas bravas, cous-cous ensalada, the seafood paella…oh and can’t forget the basque cheesecake! A really nice experience with great service!! Awesome heated outdoor seating area!

  • 5/5 Aubrey M. 8 months ago on Google
    Excellent, highly recommend! The vibe is cozy no matter what season with a beautiful inside/outside space. While I do enjoy a dimly lit dining experience, I felt this was just borderline too dark. Erin our server was sweet and knowledgeable and the coursing was perfect. The portions are really great for sharing between two people. We had the Seafood Paella, the new fennel pork belly, Hanger steak and Pulpo; every bite was flavorful and balanced.

  • 5/5 Natalie M. 7 months ago on Google
    Had a 10/10 experience here! The atmosphere is cozy & lovely, and the food & drinks were all delicious. We ordered the octopus, scallops, & steak + the basque cheesecake for dessert — each dish hit all the right notes and we kept going back for more. Highly recommend!

  • 4/5 Nicole 11 months ago on Google
    Pulpo a gallega ⭐⭐⭐✨ - have had better octopus - liked that it wasn't chewy tho ❤️Grilled pork cheeks ⭐⭐⭐⭐✨ - loved the black garlic puree and goat cheese - best value for flavor - good mixture of flavors ❤️Cous cous ensalada ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - bright and delicious - brussel sprouts are not bitter Costillas de Jerez ⭐⭐⭐✨ - really soft but not blowing my mind for the price and amount ❤️Patatas bravas ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - it's what you'd expect if you've had patatas bravas before - love how crispy it is Seafood paella ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - would reorder - not overly salty - loved the burnt crispy bits at the bottom

  • 4/5 Paul F. 6 months ago on Google
    We visited during the Thanksgiving Day weekend, so the place was busy but not crowded. The staff and service was great. The tapas are not as austere as those you might find in Spain, definitely a tasty American twist to them. I was not impressed by the paella, the rice was stuck to the pan and extremely thick, like a paste. Stick to the tapas and eat them family style (share them). 😊

  • 5/5 Alison E. 9 months ago on Google
    Amazing food: everything we ordered was delicious. Pan con tomate, croquettes, the corn, patatas braves… Excellent service, good wine, cozy next to the fire outside.

  • 4/5 Mari C. 8 months ago on Google
    Patatas bravas were great, especially with Estrella Damn beer, and paella. The pork belly is for sure an acquired taste I wasn’t prepared for, the presentation and atmosphere 10/10 loved it.

  • 5/5 William N. 1 year ago on Google
    My wife and I were visiting Portland for New Year’s Eve and during our search for places to eat, we ran across this absolute gem. The New Year menu was absolutely incredible. The preparation and presentation of each dish were amazing works of art. The chefs’ are top notch. Our server, Ellie was amazing. Her sparkling personality added another level of charm to our entire experience. If you are visiting Portland, do not miss this amazing restaurant.

  • 5/5 Charmaine P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great wine selection and great food here. It's a great place to go with friends. Generally, going as a group and ordering one or two tapas to share with the table ends up being more than enough.

  • 5/5 Meghan K. 2 years ago on Google
    Wine selection and small plates/Tapas were amazing. Can't wait to go back for Paella

  • 5/5 Kareem A. 1 year ago on Google
    I don't know why we never heard of this place, but we stumbled upon it looking for a glass of wine. The food was excellent. We ordered the pulpo, which was the perfect texture, savory, and delicious and the patatas bravas, a classic Spanish dish. This was before dinner time for us, so we would love to order more at a later date. We got the Gin and Tonic and a glass of Rioja. Love this place already.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Free street parking
    • ✓️ Somewhat difficult to find a space
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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