Mint
816 N. Russell St. (N. Interstate Ave.) 
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Portland, OR 97227
503-284-5518 | Menu
mintrestaurant.com
Cuisine
Open
Dinner Tues.-Sat.Features
- Romantic setting
- Full bar
- Reservations suggested
- Casual
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Mint Restaurant Review: Launching Mint in a close-in yet highly industrialized neighborhood seemed like a bold choice a decade ago. Now, it’s on the edge of Portland's hippest shopping district. Owner-bartender Lucy Brennan broke ground by placing the bulk of her attention on creative and complex specialty drinks, and has since become known for her efforts. Mint occupies half of Brennan’s space; the rest is the 820 bar, a dark and elegant spot for drinks and light meals. The restaurant is brighter, both chic and comfortable, and those words describe the food as well. The standout dish is a lamb burger with mint chimichurri, garlic aïoli, and sweet potato fries, although the smoked and grilled pork loin runs a close second. For dessert, the mint apple crisp with caramel sauce adds an herbal accent to the classic sweet. Cocktails include the Passion Fruit Twirl, cucumber margarita and avocado daiquiri. |
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