The Knockback – American
The Knockback pulses with a spirited energy, where the rhythmic shake of ice and the vibrant hues of botanical-infused spirits set the stage for an evening of elevated revelry. Guests are swept away by a craft cocktail program that dances between the smoky depth of a black old fashioned and the playful, icy nostalgia of house-made slushees, all served in a space that feels both intimate and electric. Whether sipping a tropical tiki negroni or a zesty, salt-rimmed margarita, every pour captures a sense of bold artistry designed to be savored one sophisticated sip at a time.
2315 Northeast Alberta Street, Portland OR 97211 https://theknockback.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at The Knockback
Dairy-Free at The Knockback
The Knockback in Portland has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Fried Artichokes, French Fries and Pickle Spear. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at The Knockback
The Knockback in Portland has 4 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Fried Artichokes, Pickle Spear and Happy Hour Margarita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at The Knockback
The Knockback in Portland has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including The French Onion, Chips & Queso and Queso Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at The Knockback
The Knockback in Portland has 4 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chopped Wedge Salad, Happy Burger and Sparkling Wine (Torre Oria). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at The Knockback
The Knockback in Portland has 3 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Buffalo Wings, Sparkling Wine (Torre Oria) and Happy Hour Margarita. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at The Knockback
The Knockback in Portland has 9 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Buffalo Wings, Simple Green Salad and Pickle Spear. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at The Knockback
The Knockback in Portland has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Fried Artichokes and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at The Knockback
The Knockback in Portland has 24 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries, Pickle Spear and Sparkling Wine (Torre Oria). Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at The Knockback
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Brisket French Dip | 30.9 g | 60 g |
| The Go-To | 49.5 g | 53.2 g |
| Cubano-ish | 48.9 g | 47 g |
| Three Cheese Grilled Cheese | 1.1 g | 45.1 g |
| Royale with Cheese | 42.4 g | 39 g |
| Happy Burger | 6.5 g | 36.6 g |
| Black Old Fashioned | 23.7 g | 34.6 g |
| Chopped Wedge Salad | 0.4 g | 33.2 g |
| The French Onion | 25.3 g | 30.7 g |
| Patty Melt | 95.4 g | 30.6 g |
| Rainier Tall Boy | 15.8 g | 26.1 g |
| Simple Green Salad | 16.3 g | 24.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday
- 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 12:00 AM - 12:30 AM, 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- Friday - Sunday
- 12:00 AM - 2:30 AM, 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere and professional service, guests rave about a dining experience where every course is succulent and expertly prepared. Standout dishes include the exceptionally fresh salads, which reviewers highlight as a particular favorite alongside the high-quality appetizers and main courses. Diners consistently praise the efficient staff and the warm, inviting feel that makes it a top choice for those seeking a seamless and delicious meal.
Menu
Cocktails
- Spiced Hibiscus Whiskey Sour - $15: buffalo trace, lemon, sugar, fall spice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, TLC, Renal
- Moscow Mule - $13: vodka, lemon, spiced ginger
- Perfect Pear - $13: monopolowa, pear, honey, jamaican bitters, cava Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Maui Mai Tai - $14: light & dark rums, pineapple, lime, orgeat, lilikoi foam
- Black Old Fashioned - $16: bourbon, averna, demerara, bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Tiki Negroni - $14: tropical campari, sweet vermouth, rum, nutmeg Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Smoke Up - $16: banhez mezcal, aperol, chartreuse, lime Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Damn Good Margarita - $13: altos silver tequila, lime, agave, salt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Northeast Lemon Drop - $15: still weather barrel aged gin, limoncello, maple syrup, bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Slushee - $13: rotating flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Iceberg - $9: pacifico with a slushee float Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Beer + Cider
- Draft Beer - $4: rotating - check the sign or ask us
- Old Baby - $4: old town brewing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Rainier Tall Boy - $4 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Miller High Life - $4
- Maui Hard Seltzer - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Son of Man - $8: beti basque style cider Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Wine
- Red Wine (Portuga) - $9: tinto, lisboa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Sparkling Wine (Torre Oria) - $9: brut, españa Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Billecart-Salmon Brut Rosé - $100: bottle, champagne Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- White Wine (Portuga) - $9: branco, lisboa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Rosé Wine (Portuga) - $9: regional, lisboa Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Spiced Hibiscus Lemonade - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Ginger Beer - $6
- Heineken 0.0 - $6
- Athletic Brewing N/A - $6
- CBD Soda - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Mela Watermelon - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Bar Snacks
- Popcorn - $3: rotating flavors Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Buffalo Wings - $14: frank’s buffalo sauce, celery, blue cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Fried Artichokes - $10: garlic aïoli, lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burger Sliders - $11: lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, secret sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Fries - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips & Queso - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Chopped Wedge Salad - $12: iceberg lettuce, bacon, tomato, blue cheese, picked red onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Simple Green Salad - $7: mixed greens, blue cheese, pepitas roasted garlic vinaigrette Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Three Cheese Grilled Cheese - $11: cheddar, swiss, provolone, french white bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- The French Onion - $12: caramelized onions, gruyere, sourdough bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic B.L.T. - $11: bacon, lettuce, tomato, aïoli, sourdough bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Reuben - $15: beet marinated tempeh, housemaid kraut, swiss cheese, russian dressing, marble rye Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Patty Melt - $15: burger patty, mushrooms, grilled onion, swiss cheese, aïoli, seeded wheat bread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Royale with Cheese - $13: burger patty, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, secret sauce, sesame bun Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cubano-ish - $15: ham, bacon, mustard, pickles, swiss cheese, french white bread Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Go-To - $16: turkey, bacon, provolone, basil pesto, tomato, shaved onion, seeded wheat bread Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brisket French Dip - $18: braised brisket, caramelized onions, provolone, horseradish aïoli, hoagie roll, au jus Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- French Fries - $5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato Soup - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso - $5 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Potato Chips - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickle Spear - $1 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Happy Hour
- Pacifico - $5: mexican lager Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
- Happy Hour Margarita - $8: frozen or rocks Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Happy Hour Wine - $7: red, white, rosé or bubbles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- After School Snack - $8: grilled cheese sandwich & tomato soup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: lunch
- Happy Burger - $8: lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, secret sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about The Knockback
- Is The Knockback dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. The Knockback has 8 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Crispy Fried Artichokes, French Fries and Pickle Spear.
- What can I eat at The Knockback on a dairy-free diet?
- Crispy Fried Artichokes, French Fries and Pickle Spear carry the dairy-free tag, out of 8 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does The Knockback have vegan options?
- Yes. 24 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including French Fries and Pickle Spear.
- Is The Knockback gluten-free?
- 4 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at The Knockback?
- Brisket French Dip, at roughly 60g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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