Best Lunch Restaurants in Pearl District

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AlohaBeavertonCedar MillClackamasCorbettDowntown

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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99 restaurants available nearby

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1. Screen Door - Pearl District

4.8

Exceptional(761)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Pearl District

Booked 51 times today

Screen Door has been serving up Southern hospitality in Portland since 2006, offering a vibrant take on classic Southern comfort food made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Known for our legendary fried chicken, indulgent brunch, and warm, welcoming atmosphere, we bring the rich traditions of Southern cooking to the Pacific Northwest. With locations on East Burnside and in the Pearl District, we're proud to be a gathering place for both longtime regulars and new visitors alike.

2. República

4.8

Exceptional(920)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Pearl District

Booked 32 times today

James Beard-nominated, Chef's Prix Fixe Tasting Experience by Executive Chef Jose Camarena, recontextualizes Mexican cuisine and culture through Storytelling. We exclusively offer a prix fixe tasting menu experience, with a longer and shorter option. Both experiences are meant to honor the complex history that created each dish, as well as leave a lasting impact on all those who taste this beautiful food and listen to our stories. República is a tasting menu-only restaurant. We offer a full tasting menu experience for $150 per person, or a briefer experience for $128 per person. We kindly require all guests to disclose all dietary restrictions and allergies prior to their reservation. We are unable to accommodate allergies to nightshades, chile, allium, rice . Additionally we are not a gluten free kitchen and are unable to provide nut and seed free diners. Please note our menu offerings change daily.What you see below, is NOT our current menu.

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3. Jake's Famous Crawfish

4.7

Exceptional(6739)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 35 times today

Have been serving downtown Portland for over 130 years, Jake's Famous Crawfish features a variety of fresh fish and seafood flown in daily, making a true Pacific Northwest statement using fresh Northwest products and served in a traditional and timeless presentation.

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4. Brix - Downtown Portland

4.1

Excellent(2492)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

Already open ten years and counting, this neighborhood establishment is still a go-to for easy drinking, a variety of plates, and overall good times. The frequently updated event calendar keeps the door swinging, and new friends the regulars are always bringing.Ideal for large groups, the menu features seasonal, global-inspired tavern fare, extensive craft beer offerings and original handcrafted cocktails.Early and late happy hours keep guests glued to their seats as they get caught up on the latest sports games airing all around the restaurant, and the daily food and drink specials keep locals and visitors alike coming back again and again.And have you heard the talk about brunch? Those donuts though.

5. Oven and Shaker

4.6

Exceptional(260)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Pearl District

Booked 21 times today

Portland's Oven and Shaker is a popular dining destination for locals and visitors who crave artisan pizzas and unique bar drinks served in a warm and inviting setting. The nettle pesto arancino rice ball made with parmesan risotto and mushrooms and the fried calamari and octopus fritto misto with lemon and honey make stunning starters. In addition to traditional pizza choices, like margherita and bianca, Oven and Shaker crafts specialty pizzas, like the maple pig topped with apple butter, smoked ham, pork belly and maple mascarpone, the goat cheese topped with roasted leeks, prosciutto and aged balsamic and the vegetarian cauliflower topped with peppers, olives and cheese. Accompanying your pizza with a craft beer or cocktail, like the pineapple trainwreck made with rum, lemon, pineapple and ginger syrup, is a winning idea.For a sweet finale, enjoy Oven and Shaker's homemade mint chocolate stracciatella gelato.

6. Piattino

4.6

Exceptional(519)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pearl District

Booked 4 times today

Walk in's are welcome! Group larger than 8 people can contact us directly for unlimited custom packages. Food and Beverage Minimum spend $45 for a la carte for larger groups. We are open Tuesday thru Saturday 12pm to 9:30pm. We are a small family owned Italian restaurant, which takes pride in serving delectable meals to our guests. Our outdoor patio is covered. Due to limited seating we cannot guarantee your reservation will be assigned indoors, and hold your table for more than 10 min past your reservation time. $20 no show fee per person will be charged.We are a scratch kitchen, all our (vegan) pastas, breads, desserts, sauces, salad dressings are homemade. Bring a date, friend or colleague and enjoy our elegant ambiance and full array of wines. We have a full bar and while you are here, try one of our yummy cocktails. Our Mushroom ravioli, the Lamb Pappardelle and Tortellini e pesto are some of our crowd favorites. We take pride in our Neapolitan style wood fired pizzas.

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7. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Pearl District

4.7

Exceptional(190)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Thai • Pearl District

Booked 13 times today

Not your typical Thai! We are a Thai New Generation restaurant focusing on bringing you adventurous, bold flavors of traditional and non-traditional dishes using the freshest ingredients. Look out for our nightly specials from regional home cooked dishes to market fried grasshoppers. We are consistently voted the "Best Thai Restaurant" in San Francisco by Michelin Bib Gourmand 2016 - 2019.

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8. Verde Cocina en la Perla

4.7

Exceptional(328)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Northwest • Pearl District

Booked 5 times today

Verde Cocina brings the best of NW bounty to you with a fusion of Mexican flavors. Since 2009 we've been working with local farmers and purveyors to source the freshest ingredients we can find. Looking for a juicy steak, a delicious cheese filled quesadilla, AND a hearty vegan entree to satisfy everyone in your group? You've come to the right place. Our entire menu is naturally gluten-free and we offer options for a variety of dietary lifestyles. Paleo-minded and Vegans unite! Our full bar features fresh squeezed cocktails, Mexican and local draft beers, a large selection of premium tequilas, and a delicious selection of wines.Come to Verde Cocina in Portland's Pearl District for a workday lunch, happy hour with friends, dinner, or a relaxing weekend brunch with family. We're conveniently located on NW Hoyt between NW 11th & 12th ave- just around the corner from some of Portland's hottest art galleries and a few blocks from Portland's beloved Jamison square.

9. Hal's Cafe

4.2

Awesome(163)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Our upscale yet comfortable Hal's Café welcomes you in, where the familiar touches of McMenamins’ signature art combine with natural light, phenomenal stained glass and an open kitchen with a view of chefs, for a sophisticated dining experience.Breakfast and brunch feature dishes ranging from chilaquiles to brioche french toast, and fresh bakery items and espresso. Meet up for lunch and enjoy the wood-fired pizza fresh from the custom oven, or a specialty salad or Nashville hot chicken sandwich.Dinner is a feast, with options such as roasted chicken, lamb and halibut. House-made desserts and the extensive spirits, wine, ale and craft cocktail list are pairings to any of these dining experiences. The Bloody Mary with house-pickled vegetables is highly sought-after, as is the Zeus Fizz—with house shrub syrup.

10. MoMoYama

4.8

Exceptional(516)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Pearl District

Booked 17 times today

For any Omakase Reservations please call the restaurant to make a reservation over the phone or in person, as those are separate reservations than our main dining floor. Any Omakase reservations will have to be made a few days in advance and are only available Wednesday through Saturday, 5:30 and 7:30.

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Marcia
Portland / Oregon •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This is a traditional favorite, if we can arrange it, before going to a play at Portland Center Stage. Their wines by the glass are as satisfying as more expensive bottles. Give us the Nostrana salad & a Margherita pizza to share, with added prosciutto and arugula (pay the extra!), and we're off to a good start for the evening. Servers are knowledgeable, efficient, and still manage to treat guests like family.
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Oven and ShakerPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Pearl District
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4.6
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TriciaK
Portland / Oregon •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
First time here and we will be back!! Great location in the pearl, on a Monday and was a great time to go. Pulled pork eggs Benny and chicken and waffles were ordered along with two Bloody Mary’s. All were super good. Service was great, it was a tad noisy in the restaurant, but that is to be expected. Definitely will return to try more things on the menu. The food all around us looked so amazing!!
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Screen Door - Pearl DistrictPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Pearl District
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4.8
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David
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Staff was friendly, food was good, dinning experience was lovely
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Jake's Famous CrawfishPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown
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4.7
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Madison
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Incredible. The staff are absolutely lovely. Food is phenomenal. Tells a story and pays homage to the culture.
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RepúblicaPrice: Very Expensive• Mexican• Pearl District
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
nice spot! service was a little slow but we were not in a rush so it was great.
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Brix - Downtown PortlandPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Downtown
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4.1

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