Rontoms
17 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/askportland, r/PortlandOR19 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Many people recommend Rontoms, and several say it is a good spot to meet new people. Two people say it suits those in their twenties, and another says single friends in their young-to-mid thirties go there. Two people praise its patio, one calling it very large, and one visitor found the patio mostly occupied by readers and laptop workers mid-afternoon. One describes it as big, quiet and dimly lit, though parking can be tough.
Address
Rontoms, 600 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
At a glance
- Known for
- Patio
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/Familiar_Article2695 in r/askportland · Oct 2025ambience
Says it was the only bar where they could easily mingle while single; suggests sitting toward the back.
- Recommendsu/IPoopOnCats in r/askportland · Mar 2026
Strongly endorses Rontoms as the answer.
- Recommendsu/RealisticNecessary50 in r/askportland · Oct 2025ambience
Agrees it is a good meeting spot, but mainly for people in their twenties.
- Recommendsu/Adventurous-Bake-833 in r/askportland · Jul 2025ambience
Also calls it cute, listed with Hey Love.
- Recommendsu/EthicalMonarchy in r/askportland · Jan 2024
Says they regularly go there, which implies they like it.
- Recommendsu/BourbonCrotch69 in r/askportland · Nov 2025
Says single friends in the young-to-mid-30s range go to this bar.
- Caveatu/stuck_button in r/askportland · Aug 2026ambience
Lumped with crowd-heavy bars described as having a rough atmosphere rather than quality.
- Recommendsu/Coyotesandwhutnot in r/askportland · Jan 2026
Enthusiastically seconds the RomToms suggestion, backing it as the likely answer.
Show all 19 cited comments
- Recommendsu/Afro-Pope in r/askportland · Oct 2025
Recommends this bar for people in their twenties.
- Recommendsu/fancyface7375 in r/askportland · Sep 2026ambience
Visited mid-afternoon and found the patio occupied by readers and laptop workers.
- Recommendsu/PSSalamander in r/askportland · Mar 2026
Loves it; went there often for lunch and happy hour while working nearby.
- Recommendsu/RemarkableCulture948 in r/askportland · Mar 2026
Lists it among their favorite SE bars.
- Recommendsu/TheActuaryist in r/PortlandOR · Oct 2026ambience
Says it is lively on weekends and handy for meeting people; nearby bars also appealing.
- Mixedu/davidjordannestor in r/askportland · Jan 2026ambience
Describes it as big, quiet and dimly lit, but parking can be tough.
- Recommendsu/No0neknowsmethatsok in r/askportland · Nov 2025
Lists this bar in answer to a question about meeting people and offers more suggestions on request.
- Recommendsu/w1leyr1ley in r/askportland · Oct 2025service
Agrees with the parent and says the bar staff are very helpful.
- Recommendsu/OregonGreen242 in r/askportland · Jul 2025ambience
Says it has a nice patio.
- Recommendsu/pdx_e94 in r/askportland · Jul 2024ambience
Says Ron Toms has a very large patio.
- Recommendsu/ExpandRe4lity in r/askportland · Jul 2024
Suggests Rontoms for a first date.
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Details last checked 14 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.