Boondocks

Boondocks is a small-town bar and grill that refuses to be anonymous. Walk in and you hit the bar first: familiar faces, a waitress named Laura who runs the room, and a well-worn pool table where regulars stake claim. The menu swings from no-nonsense $8 cheeseburgers to a 16 oz ribeye that shows up on Friday steak night, and Taco Tuesday brings a different, rowdy energy. There’s live music some nights, outdoor seating for sun breaks, and TVs tuned for big games—this is as much community living room as it is a place to eat. Locals treat it as an anchor; road-trippers and Portlanders appreciate the value and welcome. The kitchen can be uneven on an off night but when it’s firing the house-made dressings and deals keep folks coming back. If you want small-town hospitality with loud laughter, cheap beer, strong cocktails and a sense of belonging, Boondocks delivers exactly that.