PORT WINE & GRILL

Port Wine & Grill is a polished, sometimes theatrical night spot built for afternoons on the seaside and late nights that get loud. The room divides itself between small tables for romantic dinners, a lounge of low sofas, and a huge back bar that spills into a dance floor. In summer the terrace opens onto Baku Boulevard for sunsets and people-watching. Food leans Mediterranean and grill-forward; the Chicken and Prawns pastas land reliably, and the Strawberry cheesecake closes a meal the crowd remembers. Wines get regional attention — a bold Saperavi will appear on suggestions — and cocktails aim for show. Service is eager and professional, prices sit at the upper end, and portions can feel trim for what you pay. It’s a place locals come for atmosphere and visitors come for the view, so expect a mix of regulars and out-of-towners. When it’s working, it’s a seaside living room with music and glasses raised. When it’s not, the standards wobble and you’ll notice it fast.