I've been to XV several times. As a seasoned "East sider", I rarely find myself driving to the West just to eat or have drinks after work. However, on many occasions I have taken out of town guests here. Happy Hour is great with $1 off everything. The menu is quite appealing (i miss the goat cheeze pizza though), and as said before, the Ahi tuna salad is so good it made me moan. It's located in the heart of the "Barmuda Triangle" which makes it convenient to switch venues for a change of scenery. The waitstaff is what you make it, as with any bar in Portland. Nice to them, nice to you. Very dimly lit, but if you're having a bad hair day or need to drench your hangover with a bloody mary it's perfect!
Pros: Couches!, Free Juke, outside tables
Cons: Fruity Cocktails, slow when busy
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