Beaker & Flask Restaurant Review
727 SE Washington St. (SE Sandy Blvd.) 
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Portland, OR 97214
503-235-8180 | Make Restaurant Reservations
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Beaker & Flask Restaurant is one of our 2012
Hot 10 Portland Restaurants|
| Beaker & Flask offers a rarefied adults-only experience with high-end cocktails, thoughtful food and a sophisticated setting. Over-size booths line the space, shaped like a silo lying on its side with a lofty bank of windows on the rounded edge. A long, curving bar dominates the interior and many patrons come in just for a cocktail or two from the frequently changing and always clever list. Offerings feature artisanal liquors and are light on sweet juices. Careful attention is paid to details, from vintage glassware to the frozen coconut water used as ice in a rum drink. An interesting beer and wine list is available too; it typically proposes 18 wines by the glass. The food deserves equal attention, with a range of small and large plates that work for either snacks or full meals. The menu is rarely the same from visit to visit, but there’s always an array of meat dishes such as fried tripe, pan-seared smoked sweetbreads, and grilled Oregon sardines. Pork selections invariably excel, and the kitchen also makes good use of rabbit, served perhaps with a zesty ratatouille. For dessert, don't miss the warm brownie with foie gras mousse. |
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