Had the Reuben sandwich here on my first and probably kast visit. I couldn't tell if the packaged lunch type meat on the sandwich was pastrami or corned beef but it had little flavor and not a quality of meat I would expect to get on a Reuben served at any restaurant. Also the sauer kraut on the sandwich tasted like it came out of a can. French fries were greasy also.
Review Source:Tonight was my first time to visit the Trails End Saloon. In fact, it was the first time I'd ever heard of it, period. A friend invited me down for a belated birthday beer and to hear a Gospel Blues band play. When she said they were "good", she meant "Great!"
I didn't catch the name of the band, but the woman singing had a voice like Aretha. Soo awesome! While I really enjoyed her bluesy version of the gospel songs they sang, my favorite was Etta Jame's "Somethings got a hold of me". That raised the roof and packed the dance floor.
As for the food; holy cow! I ordered a $6.50 "small" crispy chicken salad and what I got was a full sized plate of iceberg lettuce - piled high with cheese, chicken strips, 2 boiled eggs and a handful of bacon bits (I asked them to hold the olives - because olives gross me out). The ingredients were fresh and I had way more than enough to take to lunch tomorrow. I love bar food. While it may not be chi-chi, it's grubbing good and you always get huge portions!
The service was also very good. A little slow, because the place was packed; so I ordered from the bartender, which was not a problem.
The building looks to be one of the oldest in the city. I'm not saying it is, it just looks to be. The ceiling fans are literally spinning with a belt motor. The bar is on the corner or 14th and Main and is much larger inside than it's outward appearance. Looks are always deceiving. The walls are full of chotchkies - which look old enough to have once belonged to Lewis & Clark themselves.
The bar has a stage, which local favorites play on weekly. From the packed atmosphere, it's a local hot spot. They also have a few plasma screens, for sports fans.
While it was a bit of a trek for me to drive to, I really enjoyed myself and feel the distance was well worth it.
Went the for a friend's birthday and the music was great. I loved the blues group that was there.
The food was very low rent bar food. The hamburger was a frozen piece of meat but the toppings were good. The Onion rings looked to hopeful but the batter was put on so thick that it was hard to eat. The Monte Cristo sandwich was not done in the correct fashion. There was no sauce, the bread was grilled, which was ok, but it should have been deep fried. The sandwich was done in two layers, not three like traditional Monte Cristos, there was no jam served with it. and the fries we frozen, with the good looking onion rings I was hoping for fresh cut fries.
Go for the music, try the food but just be aware it is low rent food.
Well, what can I say, I didn't love this place. Â Don't get me wrong there's nothing wrong with it. Â It's just not my scene.
They have very good variety of groups that come through this location. Â I went there to see my cousin play prior to him leaving for Nashville. Â It was good and the waitress was very helpful in finding us a seat that we could see the stage from.
Definitely an older crowd (I can say that cuz I am too) but nice. Â Some dancing on the small dance floor up front. Â
We had a beer and a coke and talked to my cousin a bit prior to leaving. Â Everyone was friendly and it was clearly a local hang out for some.
If you like the Blues check it out.
Love this place. Â I discovered it when I moved here in March when I was researching good places to go for blues music. Â They can be counted on to always have a good variety of musicians especially on the weekend. Â I have always found it friendly and the food isn;t too bad either. Â great burger. Â and a nice size dance floor. Â If you're looking for a fun place to go listen to some live music then this is a perfect spot.
Review Source:I love this place and have been coming here for about 11 years. I still can't believe I hadn't written a review on it.
The service can be a bit slow at least initially, but once you've been waited on they are usually really good at getting food out to you quickly and keeping the drinks flowing.
The food is usually great and there are 2-3 different specials every day. Everything from a blue cheese burger and fries for $5.50 to a $10 prime rib dinner. In fact, I can't even remember the last time I looked at a menu because I usually order one of the specials.
Drinks are good and strong and they have a pretty extensive selection of brewed beverage as well as hard alcohol. They offer live music at least four nights a week with Friday and Saturday the only night they charge a cover.
They are usually involved in lots of community events like Relay for Life, Oregon Food Bank, etc. So if you're feeling especially generous while sucking down some suds, you can find an outlet for your philanthropic desires.
Plus they have some kookie celebrations such as Jimmy Buffet's Birthday on June 21st. $3 burgers, $2 beers, Jimmy's music on the sound system, and lots of Hawaiian shirt clad locals singing about Margaritaville. The people who hang here are mostly regulars so the atmosphere can feel a bit clique-ish when you first come in. But stick around, come back often, and you'll be part of the family in good time.
No one has written a review for this place yet?
MAN, this is a great OLD saloon, yes I said saloon with a few upgrades! You will find some of the best Blue's west of the Mississippi in this place as all of the local talent such as Sonny Hess and friends, Curtis, all of them have played and still play here most every night!
The lunch specials are fantastic and cheap! The regular menu is good and the beer and drinks are good too!
This place has a ton of history in Oregon City and is a must if you are a history buff or love great Blue's music!
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