Burnside Brewing Co

Great service, and flights: 12 samples for ten bucks? You know it. Overall positive atmosphere and clean bathrooms, hooray!

Didn’t buy any food but a ordered the Yamityville Horror (no idea how you actually spell it) and it was awesome! Could definitely taste the yam. I think it was the best beer I had during my trip to Portland, and we mostly went to restaurants who also made their own beer.
The atmosphere was cozy and relaxed. I really enjoyed this place. It was worth the walk from my hotel.

We got ‘ALL’ beer flights.
I only liked one out of 18 kinds and my husband said half are drinkable out of 18.
Reasonable price so you can try that as well, but I enjoyed other brewing pubs much more than this place.
Food looks good, but I did not try any food so I cannot really judge. Nice vibe though.

Unique and delicious menu — especially for a brewery! We had the deviled eggs with a delicious beet and horseradish purée. And the kale Caesar knocked it out of the park!
The whole family was impressed and the beers were top notch. A pretty mild, and tasty IPA!

I have been here many times over my 3, almost 4 years in Portland. I am a beer lover, I like most standard beer styles from IPAs to stouts, etc. That being said, some of their beers are a little too much for me. But a lot of their beers are great! My recommendation is to always ask for a taste before ordering a pint of one of their off the beaten path beers. Some are really good, and some are only for select taste buds (especially if they are picky taste buds).
Their food is good too. We always end up ordering fries even if we don’t come here for dinner. They are just a good coating for those pints!
Solids beers (mostly), good food, good service.

Let me first apologize to the organizers of Burger Week and The Portland Mercury for the following occurrence. I absolutely believe in all of the rules that were set in place, however, I did not act like an «entitled dick» when they ran out, I just had some general questions. I was beyond polite, and patient with the employee mentioned below, until I could accept no more of the ill behavior. Secondly, I would like to say that this place should only exist because of their Oatmeal Pale Ale [undeniably delicious]. They should probably just give up the fallacy that they have the ability to serve good food and/​or provide even minimal customer service. My experience during Burger Week was absolutely inexcusable. I understand that it is stressful to deal with mass crowds, invading your restaurant. However, it gives you no right to treat patrons with disdain.
Allow me paint the scenario for you:
I arrive to a huge line reaching out the front door, in which I reluctantly jump into. About half way through, a lady, who appeared nice enough, came by and offered me a ticket. Naturally, I asked what the ticket was for. Her reply was nothing. Dead eyes peering directly into mine. Since I did not turn to stone, I proceeded with questions. I wanted to know the purpose for the lengthy queue I was in, so I asked «What’s the beer situation?» Her reply, «The beer situation is good», as she walked on. After waiting about 20 minutes to figure out why I was in line, I’m surprised to see the same lovely peach manning the cash register. But that doesn’t stop me, with my barrage of insanely ‘benign’ inquiries, no sirree.
Just as I’m about to step up to the front of the line, they post a sign that says, «Sorry, we are sold out of burgers for the day»
Me: «So, does the ticket you gave me mean I can still get a burger even though the sign says ‘Sold Out’?»
A-​hole: «Well, that’s what I gave it to you for», rolling her eyes so hard, she cried blood.
Me: «I am sorry, but I tried to ask you while in line, but got no response».
A-​hole: Rudely over-​talking and cutting me off, «What do you want, I’ve had a long day. The first rule of Burger Week is ‘don’t be a dick’».
Me: Maybe you should observe the rule yourself.
A-​hole: Pushes money back across the counter and says, «you can have this back, you get nothing», then yells «CAN I HELP YOU» to the unsuspecting, next victim behind me.
Me: I want to speak with your manager.
A-​hole: With a smug look, «I am the manager».
Me: «YOU’RE THE MANAGER!!! … wow. Just wow».
A-​hole: More yelling, «NEXT».
Me: «fuck off»
A-​hole: Tattletales to her poor poor employees who obviously hate her as much as I do, «see the guy in the glasses? He told me to fuck off. Have him removed» Offered no other details regarding the situation.
Me: I go and sit with friends in the dining room as they finish their beer. No one approaches me. I then, promptly remove myself from this horrid, abusive, hell hole, vowing never to return and spread the word to as many people as possible. Incidentally, the first person I told the story to, said, «I went in there once and sat at the bar. The bartender acknowledged me, then went to the other side of the bar to socialize, and never came back. Sat there for 15 minutes before leaving, without anyone noticing».
Additionally, I have eaten here a few times, leaving feeling disappointed with the quality and the price of my meal. The burger was equally disappointing. My friend actually scored one, we both took one bite and left the rest at the table with our empty beer glasses.
If you are a tourist, I urge you to NOT PATRONIZE THIS ESTABLISHMENT, unless you feel like being ignored and abused, and ordering shitty food. Just go to Fred Meyer and buy a 22oz of the Oatmeal Pale and call it a day. Locals already know to stay away.

Ah the things you can do with pork belly. Apparently imagination is the key. There’s plenty of imagination here.
I had mine on. Fried Chicken sandwich. I think the key to this sandwich is the pickled peppers on the sandwich. It cuts through the richness, and builds upon the texture. So, yeah fried chicken on Texas toast made better by the pork, pork made better by the slaw, ect ect!
Great service and great beer!

Burnside Brewing Sampling of 14 Perennial and Seasonal beers afforded us a few favorites, but not enough to make us a fan. We arrived for the Happy Hour eats and the two sets of tasters. The crushed potato side was memorable, however. Also, the staff was attentive and the low lighted room was inviting.