Bridgeport Village’s very first Mexican restaurant, Agave Grill, opens May 24, 2010. Located in the Village’s entertainment district near Regal Cinemas, Agave Grill will open in the combined space formerly occupied by Blue Tangerine and Pudding on the Rice. Agave Grill will be open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, with a weekend brunch service starting at 8am.
A vibrant and spirited decor of original Huichol and Tepehuano artwork collected from Central Mexico will greet guests upon entering Agave Grill, creating an authentic Mexican atmosphere for a unique dining experience.
Diners can relax in the spacious dining room while enjoying tasty spins on traditional Mexican dishes and tableside margarita preparation. Both the food and drink menus contain exciting fusion items and Agave Grill interpretations of classic Mexican favorites. All dishes and specialty cocktails are prepared in authentic fashion with a focus on fresh ingredients and scratch preparations.
Diners can pair these menu selections with their choice of refreshing beverages from the Agave Grill Cocktail Menu. Sure to be a crowd pleaser, the Top-Shelf Margarita, is Agave Grill’s signature drink. It is created from a tableside margarita cart with orchard fresh juices. Agave Grill offers more than ten different tequilas and a variety of fresh cocktails.
All beers are poured exclusively on draft, with varieties including Mexican favorites and local brews. Agave Grill is proud to be the second restaurant in the Portland metro area providing keg wine through their partnership with Wooldridge Winery in Southern Oregon. This sustainable alternative to bottled wines offers two varietals. Agave Grill also offers Acachul, a Mexican wine beverage similar to Sangria.
Brunch service begins at 8am on Saturday and Sunday to entice early weekend shoppers and matinee moviegoers. Diners will choose from Brunch Menu items that include a mix of traditionally inspired sweet and savory dishes. With the introduction of the brunch service, the Margarita carts will be transformed and expert bartenders will mix Bloody Marys from scratch and Mimosas made with fresh squeezed juices.
About the Owners
The vision behind this new dining experience comes from co-owners Kip Aszman, Greg Hawley, Jonathan Wallace and Joe Blunt. Day-to-day operations and launch efforts for the restaurant are lead by Aszman and Hawley, former Willamette Industries CFO. Hawley, Wallace and Aszman bring previous restaurant experience to the group. Aszman has been a restaurateur in the Portland metro area for over 20 years and also owns the Melting Pot in downtown Portland.
The ownership group plans to open additional Agave Grill locations in the Northwest. This team of entrepreneurs and world travelers also plans to introduce Mexican cuisine to South Africa where Wallace and Hawley have previously co-owned restaurants.
About Agave Grill
Agave Grill serves lunch and dinner seven days a week from 11am to 10pm. A Happy Hour Menu is available from 3pm to 6pm and 9pm to close nightly, Monday thru Saturday. Weekend Brunch service is available starting at 8am. Agave Grill is located in Bridgeport Village at 7361 Bridgeport Road, Tigard, OR 97224, 503-372-9152, www.agavegrill.net. Lunch entrees range from $6.50-$12 per person. Dinner entrees range from $9-$18.
