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Handicap Accessible, Open Late
Cuban, Mexican, Latin American, European
For three star Nuevo Latino, try Oba! in Portland. Check out this affordable place in the Pearl District area. Know before you go: this place features a singles scene. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an elegant atmosphere. This restaurant features private rooms, a full bar, and fine wines. This place is handicap accessible, open late, and good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
Go there for happy hour - inside the lounge or out. Great deals on tapas-type appetizers, and also a a delicious burger. The dining room is much more expensive but worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Second visit in the same number of years (we come in from Seattle, this year for our anniversary). Food quality wasn't exceptional like it was a year ago. Our wait staff didn't seem to have time for…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I brought My Lady to Oba for a birthday dinner, and while we enjoyed ourselves, there were enough flaws to make it hard for me to give them more than 3*s. We strolled up through the Pearl after…
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After a terrific meal at Oba! a couple years ago, I looked forward to returning on a recent visit to Portland. The food, for the most part, was great! But other aspects of this visit left me saying…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We walk in and it took 10 minutes to get a glass of water. 10 more minutes of looking around for the waiter/-ress. Finally someone comes to take our order (20 minutes??). Another 10 minutes for 4…
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love Oba's happy hour. Great food, very reasonable price. Dinner is a little expensive, but the food is very good.
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oba has good food, great service, and a nice atmosphere...however it is overpriced. I can't help but feel that every item is priced about 20% too much. My husband and I went to celebrate our…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
More like O-bummer. 4 years ago, I would have raised my hand high proclaiming yours the BEST happy hour in Portland. Over the last few years I've watched as the prices climbed...25 cents here, 50 cents…
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food was "oba" the top. Good food for sure. The decor is nice and they serve food until late. A great place if you're bar hopping in a cool district of the city.
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oba boils down to one thing: It's a really good hangout. The crowd is friendly and fun to hang around and the wait staff is attentive and helpful.
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and I stopped by here for drinks on a friday evening. It was pretty busy and I started off with the Key Lime pie martini which tasted like sour poo. Nothing like a Key Lime pie. The…
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've noticed that a lot of restaurants in Portland are about the fusion cuisine which is ideal for large groups but I'm starting to get a bit tired of it. Oba isn't quite your tapas restaurant despite…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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The Definition of NuevoLatino: "at Oba! we begin with the cultures and cuisines of the Caribbean and Cuba, go through South and Central America, up through Mexico to my roots in the American Southwest,...
restaurant.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Oba suckolas. Went during happy hour and it was less than stellar. The HH plates are around 4 to 6 dollars and none were very good. Only the rockfish ceviche was memorable, and we got the regular…
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had been to happy hour here some time ago with some work friends and was pleasantly taken by this joint. So much so I decided Linda and I should check it out. Thanks to traffic in this wonderful…
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We had an Awesome lunch at Oba, Today was our first visit to Oba. We got there at 11:30am just as they were opening for lunch, The atmosphere was really great, very hip feeling to the place with…
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe i'm spoiled being from the San Francisco Bay Area, land of great food, but this place was a disappointment. My friend wanted to take me to a good meal but we weren't terribly hungry after…
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While I had heard of Oba, it was always referred to in those mythical terms, somehow out of reach. Probably because a meal for one comes out to $45. Myth finally became reality last Friday when I went…
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's loud, has average margaritas & mojitos, and serves overpriced food. What's not to love?
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is an all-time fave in p-town. ask for a drink that's no longer on the menu - the sunsplash is like tang plus soda plus stoli vanil - yummy! the oba caesar, vaca frita, and squash…
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We've been walking past Oba for years saying "we have to go here". Finally did last night. My judgment: Atmosphere: close to 5*
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.75 stars. Delicious cocktails. I had a virgin prickly pear and friends had alcoholic drinks. It was enjoyed by all.
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I strolled over to Oba last night after the wine/choc tasting event because I needed some vittles to slow down my racing "I've eaten nothing but dark chocolate today" heart. I'm actually glad I did.…
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
eh. I've been here a handful of times, only the first time it was my idea. The happy hour has decent food and is pretty cheap. It's just a dressed up chain restaurant, but palatable. The happy hour…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been to Oba several times and have never been disappointed. Knowledgeable servers, a long wine list, excellent food and a busy dining room (at least until 10pm). The menu changes often, but a…
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE Oba! One of my favorite resturants in Portland! Excellent mojittos, great late night happy hour, and you can get the whole menu in the bar if you didnt get a chance to make a reservation! If…
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a marvelous catfish dinner here once... that made my friend from Arkasas FLIP.
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, the wait staff is a little off, but they're pretty busy from what I've seen. Cuervo Black margaritas are great as well as their caipirinha.
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So we went to visit my uncle in Oregon and he decided to take us out here. It looks like a very nice restaurant, nice decor and nice bar area. However the food was a complete rip off, overpriced for…
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's probably best to come during happy hour, since it can be a pretty pricey joint if you want it to be. Nestled in the Pearl District, the bar section is separate from the more relaxed it seems…
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here a few times - I only gave 4 stars cause the service has a tendency to be "short" with the customers when asking questions about the menu. But the food makes up for everything…
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Admittedly good (and popular, we were there on a Monday and it was packed) for Happy Hour, with above average drinks. Only gets 3 stars because the appetizers are really just a gussied up version of…
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A local friend included this on a list of recommended restuarants so we made a reservation and checked it out. Service was incredible and the food was all well executed. Margaritas were tasty, the…
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ehhh, good atmosphere but the food was super mediocre. We did sit in the bar area and so I am not sure if the menu is different on the the other side of the restaurant. We had few "tapas" and they…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OBA is a well known spot for HH in Portland. My favorite part of OBA is the food. The prime rib coyotas are the best. Drinks can be a little on the sweet side however. For attire, I would say one…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bar -- Oh Oba you lovely, lovely place! Before Oba I was a happy hour virgin, Yelp gathering virgin, and Portland Streetcar virgin all rolled into one (it's rough being me, honest!). And Oba was the…
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yup, it's a HH spot, I like the close proximity to work and that they are adventurous with their margarita flavors, prickly pear anyone. I'm still fresh of the SF Bay Area where under $4 is cheap for…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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With a wide variety of Latin food represented, you won't find any restaurant finer than Oba. The group I was with enjoyed some wonderful cocktails and the pork shoulder was fantastic. Atmosphere was a little loud but did not interfere with the enjoyment of the food. While the food seemed expensive, I did walk away with a full belly and the knowledge I wouldn't have been able to experience this variety of Latin flavors anywhere else. Good meal.
openlist - user review - 07/26/2007
3.0 of 5 stars.
Prices good. Menu clever and unique. Food was so-so, and almost too much flavor. I couldn't taste the chicken in the taco as it was layered in a chipotle sauce. The crab cakes were underwhelming, and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best happy hours in Portland - After work or after 10 p.m.! Splurge and get the seared Ahi tuna. Try the sangria. People watch outside or in the bar. There's no smoking so feel free to put…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Without ever venturing into the restaurant we had the perfect lunch on a perfect day. We spent a couple of relaxing hours talking over a Cesar salad, fish tacos and wine. Could have used a bread…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Aside from their cheap margaritas offered at Happy Hour, Oba is yet another overpriced and overrated Pearl District restaurant. This South American inspired food would be just "alright" if it was…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places in town. I love it for happy hour, drinks, yummy food in the bar. If you want to splurge head over to the restaurant for an amazing experience! Love the queso fundido and…
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here a few times and each time it has been good. The salads and apps, I found, to be the best deal (esp that which you can get during happy hour). The entrees are ok and I didn't think were…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great happy hour (4:00 to 6:30 and 9:30 to close every day) and wonderful selection of creative cocktails. We had the mango margaritas for $4.50 a piece, calamari and coconut prawns ($4.50 are you…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oba was recommended to us by the concierge at the hotel we were staying. At first when I walked in, I noticed the atmosphere was a bit chic and there was an older crowd. We had a reservation and were…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As much as I like to shake things up and check out new spots, my friends and I always end up at Oba for happy hour (if you show up on Sunday you can feast on their happy hour specials all day long)!…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have eaten here for dinner a couple times and happy hour once. The last time we went, it was prom night. Blah.. the kiddies took all the parking spots in the area and made us feel old. Why aren't they…
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Aw man, it's not happy hour. I guess we can't go to Oba. YES YOU CAN. I was in Portland for all of 12 hours and I happened to choose Oba for dinner after a quick internet search. Yes, it's true. The…
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With so many appealing items on the menu, we had 3 appetizers in addition to an entree each! We received recommendations to try the crispy coconut prawns, the ahi tuna, and the queso fundido, all of…
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually heard about this place through some recommendations from the folks in the Willamette Valley wine country. By the way, you know that T-Mobile commercial with the guy who finds out that his…
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite place in Portland to get a Mojito. Excellent Cuban cuisine... Might love it so much since it holds a lot of fabulous Portland memories (i.e. my 21st birthday), but nonetheless, just as…
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So, it sounds like happy hour is the time to go to this place. What does it say about a place when no one wants to go besides happy hour?? I have never been particularly impressed. Its a nice…
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oba is a swanky Pearl district restaurant with a fabulous happy hour menu. The $3 happy hour margaritas are where it's at--try the prickly pear! Cheap happy hour plates are good too, especially the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oba offers a happy hour that offers yummy food AND cheap cocktails Most of our favorite happy hours offer gourmet nibbles for a few dollars. You can eat several appetizers, which will set you back $10…
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's rare that a place can pull off raucous happy hour and sophisticated dining in one space. Oba does. Prices are reasonable all around, but happy hour is a particularly killer deal. Food is lively…
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm gonna have to go ahead and 5th that this place has the best happy hour in the Pearl. Yeah it's trendy and crowded so you need to plan ahead and get there early and stick your cleavage out. One of…
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Viva la Nuevo Latino! Had the BEST happy hour I think I have ever had, and thats saying alot. Everything off the happy hour menu I tried had so much flavor and was reasonably priced. Make sure to try…
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Experiencing the warm sun on my face while sitting outdoors may very well be influencing my review but one fact is true...Oba has a good happy hour with cheap eats (from $3-4) and an interesting…
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Uber-trendified, but who cares? The happy hour menu is full of really tasty and really cheap Mexicanish-Latiny-Fusionish sorts of things. And three dollar fancy drinks.
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oba is one of your Pearl restaurants - already have a trendy label to their back. Not too much going on here though - except for standing in the line. Dont even think about it on First Thursday...but…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2005
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Oba serves delicious (and creative) food, a vast array of drinks in their stylish bar, and can accom...
judysbook.com - user review - 10/08/2005
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Their $3 margaritas at happy hour not only taste great but it's also a great deal. I usually sit out...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/08/2005
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This is a great afterwork or weekend bar! The also have some sidewalk seating during the summer. G...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/30/2005
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many come to oba! for the upscale bar scene, but this pearl district salsa hangout also serves excellent latin american cuisine, including coconut prawns, ahi tuna, roasted vegetable enchiladas and tamales,...
fodors.com - user review
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this pearl district gem is comprised of three dining rooms and a bar. the decor is stylishly elegant, but the bar does not exude the same class. named restaurant of the year in 1998 by willamette week and...
wcities.com - user review
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oba! draws large crowds of dandies and vamps to a place that seems like perpetual party-land. the restaurantis interior is gorgeous, with stunning table settings including tall-stemmed blue glasses, a bar of...
gayot.com - user review
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oba's cuisine mirrors the exuberance of the south american marketplace, the mexican hacienda, and cuban sizzle. while chef interprets and defines this cuisine, he introduces it to the local bounty of oregon...
opentable.com - user review
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great people-watching, good latin dining...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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oba!many come to oba! for the upscale bar scene, but this pearl district salsa hangout also serves excellent latin american cuisine featuring coconut prawns, ahi tuna, roasted vegetable enchiladas and tamales,...
nytimes.com - user review
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in an expansive dining room saturated with color, accented by wrought iron and glass, and illuminated by a subtle, evocative play of light, stylish diners sink into comfy booths and dream of the cuisine to...
10best.com - user review
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OBA's cuisine mirrors the exuberance of the South American marketplace, The Mexican Hacienda, and Cuban Sizzle. While Chef interprets and defines this cuisine, he introduces it to the local bounty of Oregon...
opentable.com - user review
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