Restaurant in Portland, United States
PASAR
100Pearl PointsLow-friction dinner
About PASAR
PASAR is a practical Alberta Street pick for a flexible dinner or weekend midday meal, especially if you have been once and want an easy return plan. It is less useful for diners who need published price cues, a named cuisine category, or award credentials before choosing.
Should you plan around PASAR in Portland? Yes if the plan is a casual meal during its posted open windows; skip it if the occasion needs a fully documented menu, price range, accolades, or other specifics before you go.
For Portland planning, the useful question is not whether the city has options, but which one fits the moment. PASAR is easiest to evaluate by its confirmed basics: it is in Portland, the dress code is casual, the schedule is limited to Wednesday through Sunday service windows.
Use it for a casual plan with clear timing
PASAR is open Wednesday through Friday from 5–9 PM, with Saturday and Sunday hours from 12–3 PM and 5–9 PM. It is closed Monday and Tuesday. That makes it a fit for dinner later in the week, with additional weekend daytime availability.
The tradeoff is clarity. With no confirmed price range, named cuisine type, chef, awards, or signature dishes to lean on, this is not the venue to sell to a group using credentials. It is stronger for diners who are comfortable choosing based on the available service window and weaker for planners who need to pre-screen every detail before committing.
Who should compare it with other options
Choose PASAR when the priority is a casual Portland meal within its posted hours. If the group is also considering other options, Expatriate, Great Notion Brewing - Alberta, La Sirenita, Ripe Cooperative, Sip Juice Bar are reasonable names to compare based on the kind of outing you want.
For broader planning, use the full Portland restaurants guide rather than forcing this into every occasion.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to compare with PASAR?
Other options to compare include Expatriate, La Sirenita, Great Notion Brewing - Alberta, Ripe Cooperative, Sip Juice Bar. PASAR fits when you want a casual meal in Portland during its posted open hours.
Does PASAR handle dietary restrictions?
Dietary restriction details are not confirmed here. If anyone in the group has a serious restriction, contact PASAR directly before going and avoid assuming that a specific accommodation is available.
Are daytime or dinner hours better at PASAR?
PASAR is open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday from 5–9 PM, it also has Saturday and Sunday hours from 12–3 PM. Dinner is available on more days; the daytime window is limited to the weekend.
Is PASAR good for solo dining?
PASAR can work for solo dining if its hours fit your schedule. The confirmed dress code is casual, the key planning detail is timing: it is closed Monday and Tuesday, open Wednesday through Friday from 5–9 PM, open Saturday and Sunday from 12–3 PM and 5–9 PM.
What should I order at PASAR?
No specific dishes are confirmed here, so do not plan around a named signature item. Check the current menu directly with PASAR when you visit or before you go.
Is PASAR good for a special occasion?
It may work for a modest, casual occasion if the posted hours fit your plan. For a high-stakes celebration, the lack of confirmed details such as menu format, price range, seating information makes it harder to plan with confidence.
Location
3023 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
Portland, United States
Compare PASAR
| Venue | Location | Cuisine |
|---|---|---|
| PASAR | Portland | , |
| La Sirenita | Portland | , |
| Expatriate | Portland | New American - Cocktail Lounge |
| Ripe Cooperative | Portland | American Cuisine |
| Sip Juice Bar | Portland | , |
| Great Notion Brewing - Alberta | Portland | , |
How PASAR Portland compares with similar nearby venues.
Where to go if PASAR is not the right fit
Pick Expatriate if the night is more about cocktails than dinner. Pick Great Notion Brewing - Alberta for a beer-led group that wants a looser Alberta hang.
For daytime lightness, Sip Juice Bar is the cleaner alternative. For a clearer cuisine brief, use Ripe Cooperative.
How PASAR compares on Alberta and nearby Portland picks
PASAR is the flexible restaurant choice in this set: useful for dinner and weekend midday plans, with easier booking pressure than a high-demand destination room. Expatriate is the better call when cocktails are the center of the night, while PASAR makes more sense when the meal has to carry the plan.
For value-driven, low-ceremony eating, La Sirenita is the sharper cross-shop. For a clearer American-cuisine brief, Ripe Cooperative is easier to explain to a group. Great Notion Brewing - Alberta is the better fit for beer-led groups and a louder casual hang; Sip Juice Bar is for a lighter daytime stop, not a dinner substitute.
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