Holman's Bar & Grill

Holman’s is an institution.
Historic old weird knick knacks all over.
Large rooms each hold a different look and feel.
Classic bar food.
Flexible about vegan/vegetarian substitutions.
They’ll put on the Blazers if you ask.
Diverse non-alcoholic beers.

I had to come here and write a review.
This place is a Portland staple.
If you know, you know. I was super excited to step back into a nostalgic place, but unfortunately I didn't have the experience I was hoping. First off not one person greeted us. I get it's Saturday and it's busy, but still.... The bartender was very nice when we approached him about how do we get a drink, or order food since no one acknowledged us. We ordered our drinks : A classic bloody and coffee and Sat down with our number for food. Drinks were great. Then the wait........
I think we timed it taking an hour and 20 min for our food. During which time no one checked in on us, or even told us we would have this long of a wait. We are on limited time (baby at home with Grandma). Luckily we gave it 10 more minutes and our food arrived because we were thinking of bailing.
Especially after reading reviews during our wait. Here is the thing.
Just communicate. That's all. Obviously understaffed for a well known brunch place on the weekends.
The dining area and bar were full with one cook, one bartender and one server? Maybe? I don't even know. Just more staff would make this a way better experience. We have no complaints on the food.
Is it the best in town? No.
It's just simple, good dive bar food and honestly we both loved the potatoes.
Decent for sure and I've always loved the vibe of this place. So hey new owners!! You have something special here and people love this place. Maybe get them to communicate better and give them some help so they can do so. My boyfriend (it was his first time here) owns a bar himself and was very confused by the number of staff on hand for how busy it was. Otherwise this place has so much potential being open again and the bartender was still very composed and nice under such a huge rush. I see good things in the future?

Great dive bar here in Portland.
The beer is pretty cheap and there’s plenty of tables and seating at the bar.