Best Casual Restaurants in Madison South

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1. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5615)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 54 times today

Nostrana—literally ours—invokes local. Simple food from honest ingredients. Pure, regional, Italian. Opened in 2005, Nostrana is Chef/Owner Cathy Whims’ love letter to Italy. This is a restaurant built on relationships: with our amazing farmers and purveyors, our dedicated staff, and of course with you, our guest.We hope to offer something timeless and authentic in a beautiful space, the regional specialties of Italy deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. We strive to be better every day. We're currently reserving indoor tables and bar seating. When available, outdoor patio reservations may be subject to weather disruptions.A Service Charge of 22% is applied to all checks at Nostrana, providing a professional and equitable wage for all team members.

2. Kachka

4.8

Exceptional(2246)

Price: Expensive

• Eastern European • Southeast Portland

Booked 66 times today

Kachka features an award-winning menu of post-soviet inspired dishes including famous dishes such as the Herring under a fur coat, Rabbit in a clay pot, dumplings and much more. The restaurant is an homage to the dishes our chef/owner grew up eating. Kachka is open for indoor onsite dining. Walk-in lounge and bar seating are also available. Our Lavka grocery is open from 11am-9pm daily with counter service ordering from our Lavka cafe and deli available from 11-3. Seating is first come first serve on our upper patio or indoor lounge tables. We have proudly replaced tipping with a 22% service fee in order to provide a base wage of $25 per hour and free healthcare for all employees. More information is available at kachkapdx.com/wage-equityFor more info about Kachka, and our deli Lavka please visit our website: https://www.kachkapdx.com/about-us

3. Canard - Burnside

4.8

Exceptional(117)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Northeast Portland

Booked 22 times today

Wine bar meets casual eatery in the heart of Portland's Central East Side. From the team that brought you Le Pigeon.

4. Oma's Hideaway

4.8

Exceptional(134)

Price: Expensive

• Indonesian / Malaysian • Southeast Portland

Booked 28 times today

Oma's Hideaway is a vibrant, maximalist restaurant inspired by the life and spirit of Chef Thomas Pisha Duffly's grandmother, Kiong Tien “Tina” Vandenberg. Her ability to adapt, to make the most out of limited resources, and to stay creative while projecting warmth and brightness is the guiding force behind Oma’s Hideaway.Born during the pandemic as a pop-up in the Gado Gado parking lot, Oma’s became a permanent beacon of iridescent light in Portland’s Richmond neighborhood in 2021. The menu draws from Tina’s life story, taking influence from the craveable, soul-satisfying hawker food of Singapore and Malaysia and “turning up the volume” with exaggerated yet balanced flavors in Chef Tom’s signature style. Oma’s serves dinner accompanied by a seasonal list of hand-crafted cocktails and zero-proof drinks.

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5. Screen Door - Eastside

4.9

Exceptional(936)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Northeast Portland

Booked 48 times today

Walk-in's always welcome! Screen Door is a restaurant that presents itself as a love letter to the American South and the revival of regional cooking. Each day, the restaurant receives natural, local organic meats and produce from nearby vendors. The inclusion of regional Pacific Northwest ingredients into a menu of dishes developed in the south has created a unique flavor profile in Screen Door's menu. Many of Screen Doors dishes draw their inspiration from Louisiana and the Cajun cooking that's found there. These include our world-famous Fried Chicken, Lowcountry shrimp and grits, smoked andouille chicken gumbo and fried okra. Other items, like the house-smoked beef brisket and braised pork shoulder, come straight from the state of Texas. The rest of the South is well represented as well with a Carolina pulled pork sandwich, chicken and waffles, crispy fried oysters and a pimiento cheese & sausage biscuit sandwich with a fried egg and cheddar grits.

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6. Laurelhurst Market

4.8

Exceptional(919)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Northeast Portland

Booked 59 times today

Please note that all "Standard" reservations are for Indoor Dining. "Outdoor" is for our Covered Patio. "Bar" is at the Bar Top. If your desired type of seating is not available, please call the restaurant. (503)206-3097 Laurelhurst Market is an American restaurant, bar and butcher shop. Not too many places can do as many things well as this particular eatery. If guests just need some premium meat to bring home to cook, the butcher shop has its own entrance at the side of the building where guests can peruse all kinds of cuts of beef, lamb, pork and various kinds of house made sausages and pate. Naturally, Laurelhurst Market's menu focuses on the many fine cuts of meat that are cut on-site as well as farm fresh produce. Appetizers include the Charcuterie Board that features house made cured meats and pates with seasonal mostarda and house pickles. The most popular entrées include the Ribeye and the Olympia Provisions Pork Chop!

7. Alpenrausch

4.5

Awesome(186)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Southeast Portland

Booked 20 times today

Named one of 20 Best New Restaurants in America for 2024 By Bon Appetit! In a distant European city, Fabian and Miriam vanished into the Alps, trading their city lives for mountain solitude. Once busy young professionals, their days were consumed by demanding careers, their rare weekends cherished for dining out and dancing, occasionally venturing into the mountains.But destiny intervened when Miriam inherited her grandfather's Alpine hut, nestled amidst the rustic charms of the mountains. They cut ties with the city, forsaking it for good. Days were spent farming, foraging, crafting cheese, and making wine. Nights brought cooking, baking, wine-drinking, and stargazing.Friends from the city visited, but Fabian and Miriam never looked back. They were drawn deeper into the mountains, caught in the Alpenrausch's dual meaning—the exhilaration of mountain air and the intoxication of good company, fine wine, and schnapps.Come experience Alpenrausch!

8. Bar Casa Vale

4.3

Awesome(601)

Price: Expensive

• Spanish • Southeast Portland

Booked 18 times today

Spanish-inspired taverna offering patio dine ¡out! seating (also pick-up & delivery). Wood-fired food, natural wines, traditional gin tonics & craft cocktails.

9. Magna Kusina

4.8

Exceptional(133)

Price: Moderate

• Filipino • Southeast Portland

Booked 8 times today

Chef Carlo Lamagna, one of Food and Wines Best New Chefs and a James Beard Awards finalist, brings a twist to the food he grew up on. A modern take on Filipino cuisine steeped in traditional dishes. Old school flavor with a new school style. Connecting with diners through flavor and story. Enjoy signature takes on popular Filipino dishes at this award winning restaurant.

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10. Metropolitan Tavern

4.4

Awesome(659)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 21 times today

Metropolitan Tavern – Metropolitan Tavern, on the top floor of Hotel Eastlund is where you’ll find contemporary dishes and hand-crafted cocktails. Come and enjoy Metropolitan Tavern’s inventive “small plates”, shareable boards, Entrees, variety of fresh hand stretched artisan pizzas, and more. Modern yet casual restaurant and bar with patio seating and spectacular views of the city.

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grantvip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Really great brunch spot. Food so good and wide selection. Great coffee and good bar. Very lively atmosphere. Can’t wait to return.
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Screen Door - EastsidePrice: Moderate• Southern• Northeast Portland
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4.9
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Austin
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Nostrana is an (almost) hidden Portland treasure! The space and ambiance is warm yet epic, the entire staff seems to be operating on another level from other fine dining restaurants in Portland; they're engaged, friendly, warm, and yet professional and perfectionistic in the best possible ways. The food, all of it, was super-fresh and really special. Might have something to do with them having their own chef's garden right across the street. I can't recommend this place highly enough.
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
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4.7
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Mallory
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had a lovely Georgian Supra this evening. The food was amazing; each dish had its own distinctive flavor and richness. There was so much food. My party enjoyed the wine pairings and the ability to try so many Georgian wines. I really enjoyed the communal table! It’s not often that one can share conversation with strangers while dining. I think we should all do that more often. Thank you Katcha for sharing your knowledge, your passion for fine food and your concern for the people of Georgia.
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KachkaPrice: Expensive• Eastern European• Southeast Portland
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4.8
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Ronvip
San Francisco Bay Area •56 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
What an amazing meal we had at Canard! Ouf du mayonaise Roasted pear salad Duck on sliced baguette Foie Gras Dumplings (especially wonderful and decadent). Chanterelle soup. Desserts were great as was our wines from Burgandy. Service was top notch! Strongly recommend!!!
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Canard - BurnsidePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Northeast Portland
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4.8
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Las Vegas •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Amazing food and atmosphere
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Oma's HideawayPrice: Expensive• Indonesian / Malaysian• Southeast Portland
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4.8

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95 restaurants available nearby

1. Nostrana

2. Kachka

3. Canard - Burnside

4. Oma's Hideaway

5. Screen Door - Eastside

6. Laurelhurst Market

7. Alpenrausch

8. Bar Casa Vale

9. Magna Kusina

10. Metropolitan Tavern

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