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Utopia Restaurant & Lounge
Nestled at 1125 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR 97220, in the heart of Montavilla, Utopia Restaurant & Lounge is a vibrant Vietnamese haven that’s been lighting up the late-night scene since 1994. This woman-owned gem, known as Utopia Restaurant & Lounge Portland, blends bold flavors with a lively spirit, earning its stripes as a local favorite. Peek at Utopia Restaurant & Lounge Menu for the lineup, or dive into Utopia Restaurant & Lounge Portland OR for the full vibe. At 11:11 AM +07 on Saturday, July 05, 2025, it’s the perfect time to plan a flavorful escape—let’s explore!
Utopia Restaurant & Lounge Portland OR serves up authentic Vietnamese dishes that pack a punch. I savored the House Special Cẩm ($14), a rice bowl with charbroiled pork and a baked egg, and the Deep-fried Chicken Wings with Fish Sauce ($10)—crisp with a tangy kick. The Bo Luc Lac ($16), with its juicy stir-fried beef in wine sauce and onions, left me craving more. Yelp’s 2024 4.2-star rating (85% love the generous portions) backs up the authentic taste, making every bite a delight.
The atmosphere at Utopia Restaurant & Lounge is a lively playground—spacious dining with large tables for groups, plus a bar side buzzing with a jukebox, karaoke, and gaming machines. My last visit turned into a karaoke jam, adding a fun energy that Google’s 2025 reviews cheer as “cozy yet festive.” Open till 2:30 AM daily, it’s Montavilla’s late-night hotspot to eat, drink, and unwind.
Dining’s flexible—dine-in, takeout, or delivery via Uber Eats, Postmates, and DoorDash keep it convenient. I grabbed Spicy Beef Noodle Soup ($13) to-go, arriving hot with rich broth, and Restaurantji nods to the seamless service. Vegan and vegetarian options like House Fried Rice with Tofu ($12) cater to all, perfect for group feasts.
The bar shines with cocktails, beers, and hard liquors from $7, with happy hour specials stealing the show—I paired a refreshing drink with Salt & Pepper Shrimp ($14). Zomato’s 2025 “dangerous” drink praise and karaoke nights elevate the vibe, making nights unforgettable.
Since 1994, Utopia Restaurant & Lounge Portland has built a loyal community with kind staff who make you feel like family. OpenTable ranks it a top Montavilla late-night spot for 2025, and my visits always feel special.
Swing by Utopia Restaurant & Lounge at 1125 NE 82nd Ave—call (503) 261-9370 for takeout—or join the late-night fun. With its bold flavors, vibrant spirit, and warm hospitality, this Portland treasure is a must-visit—go savor it today!
Utopia Restaurant & Lounge Reviews
A great place for those 21 and over to hangout for late night drinks, dinner, and karaoke! Our go-to order is the house fried rice, diced beef, and pepper salted squid. The service is always fast and the food is consistently good!
Still love this place!!! We had our normal go-to's, but we added the beef with vegetables, even though it was mostly onions and jalapeños . I think it's either #8, or #11, or #13, or was it #31 or 32? Either way, I love--and really admire--how they can get everything so piping hot and not burn anything!! Those beef cubes were sooooo tasty and sooooo freaking tender!!! Most people sit at the bar to eat, but they do have regular restaurant seating in another portion of the building.
Food is amazing, drinks are great and the staff/bartender very nice people. The pot stickers and the steak bites are my favorite and the pork fried rice. Weekends they are suppppeeerrr busy but still worth it, I frequent this place as much as I can.
Best bun Bo hue I’ve had. My first Vietnamese food place when I moved to Portland 11 years ago. Still my favorite! -burger girl (as the bartender knew me haha)
Delicious Vietnamese comfort food!! Must try’s are the fish sauce wings, salt and pepper squid, and bun bo hue (spicy beef noodle soup)
been eating here for years! , the Salt & Pepper Squid is like crack ADDICTING . Its PERFECT (.) my adhd would let me eat it every single day i fight back the urge! The shaking beef is Top Tier The chicken wings are phenomenal Alot of traditional Viet cuisine but they definitely STAND OUT from the rest The house fried rice is PERFECT , moist , the shrimp is even cut up and jus fits perfectly. 10/10 see yal again in a few days Kitchen open til 2am !!!!! Great drinks Lemon Drop is refreshing!
my partner ordered 3rd party delivery on thanksgiving and wow… I was born & raised in portland as a 1st gen vietnamese and had always seen this place but never been! we ordered fried rice, fish sauce wings, and the shaking beef and WOW!! fried rice made like my mom’s, wings crispy and sauce was not to sweet or bitter and sticky to perfection, and the beef was super juicy and tender. BEST online food order I’ve ever had and especially on thanksgiving? bless whoever worked the kitchen that night. would 10/10 recommend!! I just had to leave a review!!
Go here for awesome Vietnamese food - they have, dare I say, the BEST pepper salted shrimp in Portland. Also the wings are soooo good. The interior is no frills but honestly it’s nice and you can eat in peace haha. Also the lady who serves us is always so sweet :)