Vegan
American
Fast food
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Metal and punk themed bar and live music venue from Black Water Records. Serves vegan pub food including sandwiches, subs, nachos, and fries. Relocated from 835 NE Broadway. Open Mon-Sun 12:00pm-12:00am.
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Added by AbolitionistDrumGirl on 25 Jul 2015
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121 Reviews
First Review by AbolitionistDrumGirl
StephanieMeyer
Points +1501
💯 - Edit
Greasy but delicious and the place itself is really cool, a bit dark
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theosoy
Points +16
Best burger I've ever had - Edit
The sides are amazing and brunch is crazy good too. But the scorpion or Southwest burger are incredible.
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jacksalt
Points +259
best junk food!! - Edit
i love their sandwiches!! some of my fave portland vegan junk food honestly. it's a funny place to get a bite because of it's double duty as a metal/punk music venue but you can just tell the door person you're there for food if they've got a show on.
Read morePros: great junk food
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JeffreyTrull
Points +195
Epitome of vegan junk food - Edit
If you want your vegan junk food fix, this is the place to go! Pretty reasonably priced, and all the greasy foods you could want. The burgers are quite good. Some things are a bit to oily and heavy for me, but that's sorta the point of the place. I try to stick to sandwiches and burgers now.
Read morePros: Delicious junk food, Good prices, Usually not crowded
Cons: Food is greasy/oily (but that's the point)
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CamFAwesome
Points +96
Unique! - Edit
This place is grungy, but clean. I love it. It’s a hole-in-the-wall with delicious food and great vibes.
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zozosnax
Points +149
Good vibe, salty food. - Edit
I love everything about Black Water; the divey vibe, the loud shows, the wide array of vegan bar food. I had to stop going here though because the last meal I had was INCREDIBLY salty. If they regulated the amount of sodium in the food I would go here all the time.
Read moreAlso, there are zero soy-free options available on the menu.
Pros: Entire bar menu is vegan.
Cons: Too salty, soy in everything on the menu.
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JustinCory
Points +1337
Finger licking good - Edit
I love this place it’s staff and owners. I used to work here so I’m biased. All of the food is delicious and house made. DIY punk at its finest. They fought tooth and nail to make this space all ages and keep punk accessible for the under 21 set as Portland’s gentrification killed all of the house shows and warehouse type show spaces. The menu is top notch delicious bar food. I love the scorpion and western burgers, the French dip, the Philly, the chicken tofu sandwich and the nachos. Also Bomb breakfasts on the weekend and usually no line unlike everywhere else in this town. Support!!
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x3204
Points +64
Too many choices! LOL! - Edit
You'll want to try everything, so maybe go with a few friends and share. So much to choose from and all good.
Read moreCons: Too many punk rockers and headbangers.
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KayMKay
Points +190
Yes!!! - Edit
Yummy bar favorites without the dead animal part!
Read morePros: Favorites veganized, Chill, Open late
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demimarc
Points +74
Awsome place - Edit
We got two beers, the tater tots with like a ranch sauce, Mac and cheese and I forget the name of the sandwich it might have been called vegan patty sandwich? But it was amazing !! The ranch sauce with the tater tots and the sandwich were unbelievably good. The staff was so nice and helpful. I also got the philly cake they have which is like a tasty cake sort of it was delicious. We went on a night when bands were playing so it’s obviously very loud in there but it was a great experience
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chocolatespy
Points +354
YUM - Edit
The food here is delicious! We tried the French dip, chickn Caesar salad, mac n chz, wings, and cupcakes. I’m going to come here every time I’m in Portland.
Read morePros: All vegan menu , Full bar, Friendly staff
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TommyBotthof
Points +26
Favorite spot in town - Edit
This place is just amazing. Have not had a meal there that I didn’t love. My favorite is the Philly cheesesteak. Even their fries are spectacular!
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NML
Points +483
The Best Vegan Traditional Bar Food - Edit
This is my partner's favorite spot to grab a bite. I am not really into bars or bar food, but I have to admit that the menu is pretty impressive. With a bit of of creative ordering and support from the waitstaff, I have managed to assemble some decently healthy entrees. For those days when healthy is not my objective, my favorite options right off the menu are the tots and the grilled cheese with tomato on gluten-free bread. They have a great selection of gluten-free offerings and a wonderful brunch selection on Saturday and Sunday. The service can be slow and a bit confusing as to whether table service is being offered or you are supposed to order at the bar. But, the waitstaff are always friendly and helpful.
Read morePros: Friendly staff, Welcoming to all, Tasty food, friendly service
Cons: Large movie screen is distracting, Music is too loud
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BunnyBites
Points +51
Loved it! - Edit
Had a blast! Admittedly, not I made a slight calculation error when picking a restaurant to bring my little 83 year grandma for dinner, but she had a laugh and a great time! The staff was very friendly, and thoughtful. Food came out promptly and was delicious. My partner who is a carnivore took one bite of his burger and his face lit up! He loved it! We will definitely be coming back...we may leave grandma home next time though!
Read morePros: All vegan options! (The ranch was the bomb!!) , Unique atmosphere. , Friendly staff.
Cons: Your grandma may think she went to a crazy house.
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holyb4sil
Points +46
Radical - Edit
One of the best spots for veg punx in town.
Read morePros: Perfect food, Good portions, Good atmosphere
Cons: Slightly spendy
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TristanWoods
Points +50
good little dive bar - Edit
Good food and good beer. Their buffalo wings were amazing.
Read moreHad their western burger. House made pattie. House made onion rings. Was really good.
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RosaMaria
Points +35
Simply Wonderful! - Edit
If you haven't experience Black Water bar, you ABSOLUTELY should. Not only was the staff super friendly and beyond helpful... but the food was AMAZING! I can't recommend the buffalo wings enough. My only regret was sharing with my partner! And best part is that you can bring the family before 11 pm and the price was very reasonable.
Read morePros: Friendly and helpful staff., Reasonably priced. , Yummy food.
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lvasquared
Points +1357
so effin cool - Edit
Such a great little dive bar with a nice selection of kitchen items. Wanted to try the mozzarella bites but they were sold out. The pierogies hit the spot and tater tots with vegan ranch. Happy to see a small assortment of sweets too. Live music on a Saturday night. Great place.
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oskeewowwow
Points +1874
Ordered Everything, Loved All of It - Edit
The most unique vegan experience I’ve had. This place is a no frills Punk/Metal bar that serves an all vegan menu. Loved the mozza bites and the Bougie Burger.
Read morePros: All vegan, bar food, Great Beer
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Veg4Jay
Points +2171
Excellent Vegan Pub Food - Edit
This pub has excellent vegan food in a fun environment with friendly staff and is reasonably priced. The menu has many options and everything is yummy.
Read morePros: Excellent Vegan Pub Food in Fun Environment , Many Vegan Selections and Well Priced, Staff are Helpful and Friendly
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Lolamoviola
Points +78
Soo Goood! - Edit
We loved this place! Nice beers, good food for a very good price and really Nice staff!
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BradleyDavis
Points +46
Large portions, affordable, awesome. - Edit
Always looking for vegan fast food, sometimes you just want something greasy. This place was awesome, I got the Philly cheese steak, it was awesome and very filling. Was under $30 for three people and we all left very full.
Read morePros: Lots of options, big portions, very cheap.
Cons: Probably not great for someone watching their weig
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schonstal
Points +274
Really good burgers - Edit
I really like the house made burgers. If you're just looking for food, beware they have shows at night. Or stick around if you want to see a punk/metal show!
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modelmd
Points +61
Bomb Dive Bar - Edit
Ordered the Mozz bites, mac and cheese and Bougie Burger. Everything is made from scratch in house and amazing. Even my non-veg sister loved it. I also ordered a Little Lebowski - White Russian made with coconut cream
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BrittanyHowze
Points +348
vegan fast food done right - Edit
I came here 2 nights in a row and got the western burger with a salad both times (because I also ate of off other people's plates). Was the perfect spot to pregame for a bachelorette party.
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corrinalyon
Points +584
Blackwater - Edit
Great food and music !
Read morePros: burgers and a lot of them
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TamaraScharfenkamp
Points +18
laid back vegan, comfort foods - Edit
A great selection but I am pretty sure my party was premade. Mozz bites are yum...I advise you let them cool a bit first not just to avoid burning your mouth but it just tastes much better! the Bourgeois burger was a good choice...just wish it was homemade.
Read morePros: priced right
Cons: Dark, no outdoor seating
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