A neighborhood anchor on SE Stark — sophisticated but never precious. Pull up for lunch, settle in for dinner, or duck into Over and Out for a cocktail and a game of pool.
Starters, salads, and entrées built around the kind of food you actually want to eat — generous portions, easy to share.
A bar program that takes drinks seriously without taking itself seriously — house infusions, well-built classics, and a fast bartender who knows the room.
Lazy mornings, neighborhood regulars, and a brunch menu worth setting an alarm for. Walk-ins only.
Yes, every day. Drop in after work, between meetings, or just because it's Tuesday and you've earned it.
Down the hall: same full menu, a pool table, and 4 TVs. The room you bring friends to when you want to stay a while.
Skip the line with online ordering, or send a friend a gift card for the next round. Both available through our site.
When The Observatory opened its doors in December of 2008, it became an instant anchor of the Montavilla neighborhood in Southeast Portland. Built by two young couples with years of restaurant experience, both the space and the menu were designed to have something for everyone.
The environment is sophisticated yet casual — it works for a special night out or an easy place to meet up after work. When you walk in the door, you can tell right away that staff is happy to have you there.
"Fell in love at first sight w this place. Has a lot of personality. My husband loved his lamb burger and fries — he said he would order it again. I loved their chicken Asian salad. It was excellent! Bartender was very skilled."
"Our first visit to Portland and this was the first restaurant we went to. Wow, lucky us! Really cool place and food was great. I had the field green salad and lamb burger and my wife had the trout piccata. Both dishes were outstanding. Highly recommended."
"Flew in today and stopped here right after we landed. Incredible food, service and vibes! 10 outta 10, John was a great server!"
Last seating 15 minutes prior to close. Happy hour every day, 3 – 5pm. Brunch Saturday & Sunday, 11 – 3pm.