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The Downbeat

Coming Soon, for a night you’ll never forget. BE DOWN.

An elegant, low-lit space, below street level, designed to transport Portland’s BIPOC and friends communities. We’re inspired by historic cultural lineage and the after-hours: the polished and the raw; the holy and the heavy. A place where craft matters. Cocktails with intent, everyday food refined, and sound that sits in your chest.

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The Space

The Downbeat Bar is in the basement of The Horizon Enterprise Building, with a foundation built on music that sets the tone to nourish your soul with curated Live Music, DJ sets, Playlists, and Listening centered experiences. 

Thursday - Sunday

Open from 4pm to 2am every week Thursday through Sunday. Comfort food refined, by yours truly. Drinks made proper. And an atmosphere vibrant with music curated for the soul.  A place where music leads, people follow, and the night unfolds naturally.

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Elevated Comfort Food

With a Southern Soul. Familiar favorites, thoughtfully refined for a night out. Start with crisp, classic bites like a wedge-style salad and house-made rolls, then settle into hearty staples like chicken–sausage–shrimp soup with red beans. Mains hit the sweet spot between cozy and craveable: mashed potatoes with house gravy, shrimp & grits, a flame-grilled smash burger, and a standout wagyu steak. Save room for dessert—the mango sticky grits with vanilla ice cream is a fun, unexpected finish.

Plant Based Papi at Dame Restaurant Portland Oregon

Southern comfort, sharpened.

Food Menu

Every dish on our menu is crafted with fresh, vibrant ingredients that honor tradition while celebrating flavor—no compromises, just good food.

BOUT MY BREAD

COCONUT MILK & SWEET POTATO BREAD

Baked sweet potato bread, Coconut milk, Sweet whipped butter, & Warm spices 

SWEET TADA

SWEET PLANTAIN & BLACK BEAN TOSTADA
Oven-roasted sweet plantains, Smoky black beans, Charred corn salsa, Cashew crema SERVED WITH GREEN & WHITE NOTES (see below) 

SKRIMP N GRITS+ 

Sweet & savory coconut milk grits with shrimp

SERVED WITH THE GREEN NOTE 

STRAIGHT CASH HOMIE 

Charred romaine lettuce, Coconut cream Caesar dressing, Fried plantain croutons, Parmesan, Chili oil 

THE MASHED POTATO DANCE

Creamy mashed potatoes with 
white pepper pan gravy

OUT THE MUD

RED BEANS & COCONUT RICE

Slow-simmered red beans, Garlic, thyme, bay leaf, Coconut rice, Scallions

SERVED WITH THE WHITE NOTE

GNO YOURSELF 

SWEET POTATO CORNMEAL GNOCCHI 

Hand-rolled gnocchi made with sweet potato and cornmeal, lightly pan-seared and served tender with miso brown butter & sage 

GRIT DOWN TO BUSINESS 

BAKED GRITS CROQUETTES

Stone-ground grits, Roasted poblano peppers, Scallions, Baked until crisp

SERVED WITH GREEN & WHITE NOTES 

SAUCES, HOUSE NOTES

BLACK NOTE

House Jerk Sauce 

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​GOLD NOTE

House Hot Sauce ​

GREEN NOTE

House Green Garlic Ranch 

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IVORY NOTE

Coconut Garlic Aioli

PROTEIN OPTION

Jerk Chicken or Shrimp 

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VEGAN OPTION

Oyster Mushrooms 

Let's connect.

Private Events

Bespoke dining. Intimate dinners. Executive gatherings. Special occasions. Tailered to the moment.

Collaborations

Culinary excellence meets high-end collaborations with chefs, brands, and personalities. Collabs that spark the palette.

Community Engagement

Food belongs to the people who love it. Conversations, tastings, and classes that bridge culture, innovation, and heritage.

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