Tusk, one of the best Portland Middle Eastern restaurants, launches a weekend happy hour full of colorful cocktails and tempting bites.
Tusk restaurant's new weekend happy hour to help you celebrate the sunshine in their now-enclosed, all-season patio!
I've waxed poetic about my love for Tusk before. It's a gorgeous, light and airy restaurant on Burnside on the eastside of Portland, Oregon. Everything about Tusk is on point: the elegant speckled plates, bowls, and smiley face coffee cups. The beautiful bar and European cafe chairs.
And of course, the food and beverages. You can't go wrong with almost anything you order at Tusk, and now Portland diners can enjoy weekend happy hour there on Saturdays and Sundays from 2:30 - 5:00 pm!
Happy hour drinks
Tusk offers a lovely wine list, and I highly recommend the Soter North Valley Rosé if it's available. A beautiful, elegant rosé to kick off your happy hour.
The cocktails are artful and inventive - and totally Instagram worthy. More than that, they are DELICIOUS. The Hazy Jane ($13) is made with Reyka Vodka, almond, hibiscus, ginger, lemon, rose, and yogurt. A luscious, sexy happy hour libation.
Happy hour food
The Happy Hour includes some of the regular menu at slightly lower prices, and some special additions. Here's what I would suggest ordering for your Tusk weekend happy hour.
Marinated feta ($5) - za'atar, citrus, flax crackers. The crackers are perfect!
Greens ($12) - pecans, gouda, crispy quinoa. Love this salad. It looks light - and it is - but it packs a punch with the pecans and quinoa, and is quite satisfying.
Chickpea Fries ($6) are served with green garlic, amba, and lemon. The Hummus & Flatbread ($6) is always a good starter option, and the hummus has tehina paprika, and cumin.
Baked Haloumi ($9) - spicy tomato, yogurt, nigella seeds. So good!
Mujadara ($10) - rice, lentils, crispy onions, labneh, sumac. This is a great dish to share with friends.
Casuela ($14) - beef, mushrooms, tahina, peanuts. THis is my personal favorite. I'm a big fan of casuelas in general, and Tusk makes them so well.
If you're looking for a fun mid-afternoon spot to enjoy the afternoon with friends over beautiful cocktails and delicious Middle Eastern treats in a light and bright setting, I highly recommend Tusk's weekend happy hour!
Dining at Tusk
Tusk restaurant
2448 EAST BURNSIDE STREET
PORTLAND, OREGON 97214
503.894.8082
HOURS:
MON–WED: 5PM–10PM
THURS-FRI: 5PM-11PM
SAT: 9AM–11PM
SUN: 9AM–10PM
Weekend Happy Hour: 2:30 -5pm
Visit the Tusk restaurant website for more info
I attended a complimentary media happy hour. As always, all opinions and photos are my own. I adore Tusk, and have visited here several times separately on my own dime. Highly recommend!
Erin @ Platings and Pairings says
I love Tusk SO much and am so excited to learn that they're offering a weekend happy hour now! Cannot wait to check it out!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
I was excited, too! I imagine I will be visiting a lot! ;)
Denise says
I need that Hazy Jane cocktail in my life!
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Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Right?! It's tastes as good as it looks!
Sheree says
The food looks so delicious and the cocktails look awesome, thank you for sharing, I will definitely try their happy hour the next time I am in Portland!
~xo Sheree
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Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Yay! Let me know what you think when you go! :)
Aish Padihari says
I cant wait to try the cocktail. TGIF, What an wonderful post. Enjoyed reading.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
I'm glad you liked it! Thanks, Aish!
Catherine @ To & Fro Fam says
This is so exciting!!! I ate at Tusk a few months ago and every bite was heaven. Their food is seriously PHENOMENAL.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
I agree! They never disappoint!
Ruthie Ridley says
Oh my word, this food looks amazing!!!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
It truly is! :)
stephanie ziem says
Oh my! I love this restaurant. Portland has such a great food scene. Everything looks and sounds so fresh and delicious. I'm also going to check out the Soter Rose.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Portland definitely always has such good food!
Jessica Brown says
Totally green eyed about ALL the food and cocktails. Lucky you. Looks delicious :-)
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
It all is! I hope you get to go sometime!
Chelsea says
Everything looks SO GOOD. That Hazy Jane is almost too gorgeous to drink!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Right?! :)
Rachel Lloyd says
I love Tusk for all the reasons you mentioned. Honestly, I am not a huge hummus fan ( I know I know), but I tried it at Tusk and it was a GAME changer. I think it speaks volumes if you can take a simplistic dish like hummus and just knock it out of the park. I love their outdoor space as well. Its the perfect spot for a weekend brunch. (Also LOVE these photos- so beautiful)
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Their hummus is amazing! I agree! It's definitely a favorite of mine! Thanks, Rachel!
Natalie says
Everything looks delicious! I'm jealous!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
It was all so delicious! If you are ever in the area, you should go! :)