Holman's Restaurant - Portland

Three words: the damn mary bar! more words: dog-friendly terrace and 3 unisex toilets. friendly staff who regularly welcome by name. back, sure!

This looks like a bar that's been around a while, which it has. The interior is dimly lit and dark, but not uncomfortable or stuffy. There was the typical smell of stale beer that most bars get and there were divets in our table. If you don't mind a place showing its age a bit, you should enjoy the atmosphere. There's a wheel you can spin to try and win a meal! The peanut butter burger was interesting and I'd recommend trying it for anyone who is considering it. I didn't end up finishing mine off because it was a bit too much of the same after a while, but I think that's a personal thing and I know several people who would love this burger. All of the burgers looked well-made and I did end up enviously eyeing some corn dogs I saw being picked up.

The Burgers, The Breakfast, Build your own **** Mary’s on the weekends. A true Portland staple. I spun the wheel and won a free meal once. Pool, Pinball, Video Poker, Patio. Old School Portland fave.

This rating is despite being a nice venue with decent food it isn’t for everyone. If you want to eat in a place the reminds you of an old Elk’s club then it is for you. The service was nice but definitely ended as soon the bill/tip was settled. The food was good and exactly what I want from a diner for breakfast. I had the Taco Omelet and quite a bit of sides. I was stuffed afterwards. I’d recommend this place for anyone interested in an old-fashioned style diner.

Lots of food, good service. Spin the wheel for a chance at a free meal.