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    Urban Bliss Life » Restaurant Reviews » Portland Oregon Restaurants » Portland Middle Eastern Restaurants: Tusk

    Published: May 17, 2018 / Updated: May 5, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Portland Middle Eastern Restaurants: Tusk

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    Tusk, one of the best Portland Middle Eastern restaurants, launches a weekend happy hour full of colorful cocktails and tempting bites. 

    Portland middle eastern restaurants: Tusk - on UrbanBlissLife.com

    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

    cocktails at Tusk weekend happy hour
    rose wine pouring at Tusk weekend happy hour

    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.

    Portland middle eastern restaurants: Hazy Jane Cocktail at Tusk

    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.

    Portland middle eastern restaurants: Tusk - marinated feta

    Marinated feta ($5) - za'atar, citrus, flax crackers. The crackers are perfect!

    green salad at Tusk weekend happy hour

    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 & hummus at Tusk weekend happy hour

    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.

    Portland middle eastern restaurants: Haloumi at Tusk

    Baked Haloumi ($9) - spicy tomato, yogurt, nigella seeds. So good!

    Mujadara at Tusk weekend happy hour

    Mujadara ($10) - rice, lentils, crispy onions, labneh, sumac. This is a great dish to share with friends.

    Casuela at Tusk weekend happy hour

    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.

    Tusk weekend happy hour

    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

    Portland middle eastern restaurants: patio 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!

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      1. Erin @ Platings and Pairings says

        May 18, 2018 at 7:58 pm

        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!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          May 23, 2018 at 3:04 am

          I was excited, too! I imagine I will be visiting a lot! ;)

      2. Denise says

        May 18, 2018 at 7:49 pm

        I need that Hazy Jane cocktail in my life!

        Denise // theelleaesthetic.com/

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          May 23, 2018 at 3:03 am

          Right?! It's tastes as good as it looks!

      3. Sheree says

        May 18, 2018 at 7:08 pm

        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
        Poshclassymom.com

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          May 23, 2018 at 3:02 am

          Yay! Let me know what you think when you go! :)

      4. Aish Padihari says

        May 18, 2018 at 3:12 pm

        I cant wait to try the cocktail. TGIF, What an wonderful post. Enjoyed reading.

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          May 23, 2018 at 3:02 am

          I'm glad you liked it! Thanks, Aish!

      5. Catherine @ To & Fro Fam says

        May 18, 2018 at 10:38 am

        This is so exciting!!! I ate at Tusk a few months ago and every bite was heaven. Their food is seriously PHENOMENAL.

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          May 23, 2018 at 3:01 am

          I agree! They never disappoint!

      6. Ruthie Ridley says

        May 17, 2018 at 7:45 pm

        Oh my word, this food looks amazing!!!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          May 23, 2018 at 3:01 am

          It truly is! :)

      7. stephanie ziem says

        May 17, 2018 at 5:53 pm

        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.

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          May 23, 2018 at 3:00 am

          Portland definitely always has such good food!

      8. Jessica Brown says

        May 17, 2018 at 4:39 pm

        Totally green eyed about ALL the food and cocktails. Lucky you. Looks delicious :-)

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          May 23, 2018 at 3:00 am

          It all is! I hope you get to go sometime!

      9. Chelsea says

        May 17, 2018 at 2:31 pm

        Everything looks SO GOOD. That Hazy Jane is almost too gorgeous to drink!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          May 23, 2018 at 2:58 am

          Right?! :)

      10. Rachel Lloyd says

        May 17, 2018 at 12:42 pm

        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)

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        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          May 23, 2018 at 2:58 am

          Their hummus is amazing! I agree! It's definitely a favorite of mine! Thanks, Rachel!

      11. Natalie says

        May 17, 2018 at 12:04 pm

        Everything looks delicious! I'm jealous!

        Reply
        • Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says

          May 23, 2018 at 2:57 am

          It was all so delicious! If you are ever in the area, you should go! :)

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