Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Portland / Oregon

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall cuisine in Portland / Oregon? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Don's Favorite Foods

5.0

5 (99)

$50 and over

Contemporary Italian

Beaverton

About the restaurant

Don’s Favorite Foods is a prix-fixe restaurant created by husband and wife team Chef Don Salamone and Kate Laurents in partnership with Sommelier Adam Galbraith.
Cocktails courtesy of Jeffrey Morgenthaler & "Banjo" Amberg.

Our menu changes monthly and highlights dishes Don grew up with as well as those he mastered though working at Michelin-starred restaurants across the country.

From Don: You may find gnocchi like my Ma used to make or Italian sausage modeled after my Godfather’s, Oreste “Ernie” Capone. You might find scallops still in their shells, Oregon pork in the style of Braciole, & popovers I learned to make from my mother-in-law, Terry, because she makes those every Christmas morning... beef tartare, sea urchin, caviar, etc too. These things are all my favorites.

We hope you’ll find your new favorites here too.

*Note- if you are using a gift certificate to book you must email reservations@donsfavoritefoods.com - do not book through OpenTable. Thank you!*

Top review

Ernie

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

This was the best yet. The Feast of the Seven Fishes is an Italian tradition that my family always did on Christmas Eve. I still continue that tradition today at my home with Chioppino and other fish dishes. Don and Adam's take on it was supurb. Every dish was as delicious as the last. Bravissimo Don and Adam.

Libre

5.0

5 (11)

$50 and over

Dessert

Southeast Portland

About the restaurant

Where Freedom Meets Flavor

Libre is a dessert bar and cocktail lounge in Portland, Oregon, where freedom bleeds from mezcal cocktails to mole desserts. Walk in and leave your troubles at the door, and experience a world of dreams coming true.

Our pastry chef, Gabriella Martinez, creates fantastical desserts with components ranging from corn husk meringue to bone marrow caramel. Meanwhile, our bar director, "Nan" Chaison, crafts innovative cocktails, including a mezcal-based mole milk punch.

The moodily lit, flower-adorned space with purple velvet banquettes provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable evening.

Come to Libre and experience a taste of freedom.

Top review

Diana

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

The drinks, desserts, food, ambiance, and service were absolutely amazing. This was my third time in Libre, and every time it’s been just this great. I will be back!

South Bend Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1163)

$31 to $50

American

Sunriver

About the restaurant

South Bend Bistro is a fine dining establishment located in Sunriver, Oregon. You can expect a high level of creativity and flavor in any dish you choose. Chef Scott Phillips has created a menu that showcases locally sourced ingredients, letting their freshness and quality of preparation shine. The menu, along with warm and professional service, a cozy ambience, and great wine list have made South Bend Bistro a hidden gem since 2004.

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Jon

Dined 1 day ago

This is one of the best restaurants we have ever been to. A great atmosphere, delicious food and great service. David and Cully are the best and we will continue to make this a regular stop when we are in Sunriver.

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4.9

4.9 (1316)

$31 to $50

Italian

Ashland

About the restaurant

Due to limited seating, we request that dining times be limited to 1.5 hours for parties of two and 2 hours for parties of three or more. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

We ask that our patrons please arrive no more than 10 minutes prior to their reservation as we have limited space to accommodate waiting guests.

Top review

GaryVIP

Dined 7 days ago

As usual it was a wonderful evening with amazing food and terrific staff.

Shalom Y'all

4.9

4.9 (114)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Southeast Portland

About the restaurant

Shalom Y'all is an exploration and celebration of the Levant. We combines flavors and dishes from the Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Middle East with the produce and proteins of the Pacific Northwest to produce a phenomenal menu. Some standout items include the grilled lamb chops in Greek vinaigrette, the Baharat spiced chicken kebab served over mejadara, and our silky hummus served with fresh baked pita.

Shalom Y'all is located in the heart of Eastside Portland, Oregon and boasts a charming, industrial atmosphere featuring exposed cement walls flanked by warm wooden accents. You'll experience innovative yet approachable cuisine, an inspired menu of cocktails and beverages, all in a lively atmosphere.

We are currently reserving seating in our Dining Room, our Bar (21+), and our Chef's Counter.

Top review

MichelVIP

Dined 2 days ago

As always, the food was delicious, drinks were tasty, and service was friendly. Only downside is the noise level. We usually sit in the bar area to take the edge off the sound.

Yalla

4.9

4.9 (133)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Southwest Portland

About the restaurant

Yalla is a neighborhood Mediterranean smokehouse from the Sesame Collective restaurant group. Opened in summer of 2020, Yalla brings a Mediterranean smokehouse to the heart of the Multnomah Village neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. With a menu of smoked meats, seasonal vegetables, and comfort dishes, Yalla is currently open for delivery, take out, and full service dining. Yalla is helmed by Chef/Owner Kasey Mills and Chef de Cuisine Daniel Valley.

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Susan

Dined 3 days ago

Loved it. A bit pricey, but fully enjoyed my dinner experience. Many choices on the menu and staff was outstanding.

Terra Kitchen

4.9

4.9 (217)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Bend

About the restaurant

Welcome to a true field-to-table restaurant offering a locally-grown and locally-sourced dining experience in Central Oregon. Terra Kitchen was established to nourish the soul (wellness), community (local sourcing), and planet (sustainability).

Terra Kitchen's menu is inspired by Pacific Northwest crops featuring fresh ingredients sourced from local farms, foraged from the region's land as well as SCP Redmond Hotel's very own rooftop garden.

Top review

Jonathan

Dined today

Solid food every time Service is laid back but yet attentive Limited menu

Lake Creek Lodge

4.9

4.9 (113)

$31 to $50

American

Black Butte Ranch

About the restaurant

Closed to new reservations for the season; check back in early March 2025!

Offering a unique setting amongst the pines, surrounded by Lake Creek, in beautiful Camp Sherman.
A truly one of a kind culinary experience, with both inside and outside dining.

Top review

Nancy

Dined on Oct 31, 2024

Excellent, creative meal with family style presentation. We recommend this restaurant.

Nebbiolo Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.8

4.8 (282)

$31 to $50

Contemporary European

Oregon City

About the restaurant

We delights our guests with elevated dining experiences through sophisticated European/Italian inspired dishes.

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Kristin

Dined on Dec 12, 2024

Really nice wine selection, including a lot of of European wines. The food is fantastic, and so is the service.

Gado Gado

4.9

4.9 (143)

$31 to $50

Indonesian / Malaysian

Northeast Portland

About the restaurant

Nominated for Best New Restaurant and Best Chef in the James Beard Awards, Gado Gado is an Indonesian-focused restaurant in Portland’s Hollywood neighborhood serving an eclectic menu that derives flavors from owners Thomas and Mariah Pisha-Duffly’s cultural heritage, travels, and culinary backgrounds.

In addition to an extensive à la carte food and drink menu, groups are invited to indulge in a bountiful family-style, chef’s choice Rice Table dinner — Gado Gado’s interpretation of the Dutch-Indonesian “Rijsttafel” feast.

Top review

Caitlin

Dined 5 days ago

Can’t recommend enough for service and good food. Every time we come we leave happy.

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