Thirst Wine Bar & Shop

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The best patio seating and view of the River in Portland! Specializing in the bounty of the Pacific NW - delicious food - Entrees (Duck Confit, Bacon-Wrapped Scallops, Grilled Steaks, Crab Sakes) , Appetizers, cheese flights, charcuterie platters, homemade soups that use fresh, local and imported specialty ingredients. Wines by the taste, glass, flight or bottle - bottles to go at great prices. Tuesdays - wine and cheese tastings. Three wines paired with three cheeses for $15. Check out "Flight Night" on Wednesdays: Design your own flight of 4 wines from anything available by the taste for $13. New private party room is one of the best in Portland - A chic space perfect for your next business or personal event. Thirst also has fun wine classes and tastings. Check website for details.
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Top Sentiments among Thirst Wine Bar & Shop Reviewers
Good hte wines
Delicious cheese trio
Best scallops
Good gnocchi
Recommend French Onion soup
Amazing wine list
Best Pacific NW Wines
Delicious Chicken Satay
Good winter squash
Delicious penne pasta
Customer Reviews (49 reviews)
by TracyL at Citysearch
on Citysearch Jan 30, 2010I would highly recommend stopping into Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro in Portland. Not only do they have a vast selction of great wines....the food is absolutely amazing! This is not "bar" food, or small plates - it's unique... (more)
segway1027
on Citysearch Nov 09, 2009the perfect locale to be with friends to celebrate a big birthday - comfortable, beautiful - the staff was attentive without being overbearing and the food was excellent (more)
TinSam70
on Citysearch Sep 16, 2009I went here last week and wanted to rave about the duck dish I had and the wine it was paired with since both were outstanding. Duck falling off the bone with crispy skin and a sauce that had port in it and I think... (more)
hatshepsut
on Citysearch Aug 27, 2009I'm getting married have been looking for a great place to have my rehearsal dinner and had heard a lot of good things about Thirst. I stopped by after work to check it out and enjoy a light dinner and some wine. I asked the... (more)
wluv
on Citysearch Jun 17, 2009This was my first time down at Thirst and it was one of the better restaurant experiences I have had in Portland. Aside from waiting for a table (which in hindsight I should just make a reservation in the future)... (more)
CindyMindy
on Citysearch May 24, 2009I have visited quite a few times and was pleasantly surprised that this great wine bar also now has cocktails!! Really unique ones too. I had one that was finished with a splash of champagne and had passion fruit in it.... (more)
stephi0309
on Citysearch May 06, 2009habe den abend dort wirklich genossen. nette bar mit guten cocktails und freundlichem personal. gerne wieder (more)
JJR
on Citysearch Mar 21, 2009My husband and I received two restaurant. com gift certificates to Thirst from a friend last summer. In July we went to the Lake Oswego location looking forward to a nice evening. We each ordered a wine flight and then... (more)
GottaLoveWone
on Citysearch Jan 24, 2009I attended a 35th birthday party here a few weeks ago - and was blown away by the food, wine, service and atmosphere. The bacon-wrapped scallops are the best I have ever had. Bacon crispy with the scallops tender... (more)
JaneLovesWine
on Citysearch Dec 25, 2008I have been here three times now and love Thirst. I think it has one of the best happy hours in town. I definitely get full for not a lot of money. Each time I have been there I was able to try a different set of wines at happy... (more)