The Blue Monk

The Blue Monk offers delicious food and fun drinks. Located on SE 33rd & Belmont, you are sure to have an interesting experience at this great little place.

The Blue Monk is split into two floors, the basement and the main floor. The basement is set up in a cozy way, and there is often live music or a DJ. On most Wednesdays you can watch or participate in a poetry open mic.

The Blue Monk is one of a handful of places in Portland that serve Lindemen's Framboise Lambic, and a large variety of other beers, which you have to try if you haven't yet.

I am convinced that the folks in the kitchen at The Blue Monk are artists. The antipasti plate will set you back a small chunk of change, but it's worth it. It's almost too beautiful to eat, but when you taste it, you can't stop! It's as delicious as it is attractive.

There are a number of things to do on Belmont, like go to a show at Theatre Theatre, play games in the Avalon Arcade, or visit the other bars in the area.

If you just feel like staying in one place, The Blue Monk has a lot to offer.

Pros: great food, great drink, great atmosphere
Cons: parking can be challenging in this popular neighborhood (but it's accessible via TriMet), service can be a bit slow