Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Milwaukie

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1. Tavern on Kruse

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Northwest • Lake Oswego

Booked 28 times today

Locally sourced and seasonally inspired, Tavern on Kruse changes menus every 12 weeks as we weave the season's perfectly-fresh and perfectly ripe bounty into our offerings. Our executive chef, Nathan Bates, spent four and half years at the Michelin 3-Star "Fifth Floor" in San Francisco. Our space is elegant, but our staff is friendly and jovial as we see "people" as the reason for dining. We look forward to meeting you.

2. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5596)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 65 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.

3. LeChon

4.9

Exceptional(3512)

Price: Moderate

• South American • Southwest Portland

Booked 62 times today

Lechon is a South American dining experience that seamlessly combines the fiery cooking of Argentina, Chile and Patagonia, along with creative inspiration of the chef. Enjoy perfectly charred 28-day dry-aged ribeye, grilled octopus with chorizo, housemade piquillo pepper and pork empanadas, slow roasted lechon, refreshing ceviches and smoked bone marrow.Executive Chef Jaco Smith consistently pushes the boundaries on traditional Latin fare by incorporating wood-fired flavors into his cuisine while boasting a view of the Willamette River that few Portland restaurants can offer. Smith comes from a large family of cattle, sheep and grain farmers. He started cooking at a young age in his mother’s kitchen. His favorite childhood memories include the tastes of dulce de leche, flan and grilled breads, reminiscent of South American flavors and commonly found on South African kitchen tables.

4. Le Pigeon

4.8

Exceptional(1626)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southeast Portland

Booked 20 times today

Le Pigeon serves adventurous French-inspired food, along with a varied selection of wines in an intimate dining room on Portland’s East Burnside Street.

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5. Portland City Grill

4.5

Awesome(9415)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 118 times today

Take in the sweeping city and landscape views. Sip a standout wine or craft cocktail. Dazzle your palate with seafood inspired by Northwest, Island or Asian milieus; an expertly prepared steak; farm-fresh salad; or another memorable dish. Our attentive staff will make you feel at home—in our rarefied air 30 floors above Portland.

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6. Screen Door - Eastside

4.9

Exceptional(926)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Northeast Portland

Booked 78 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.

7. Kachka

4.9

Exceptional(2230)

Price: Expensive

• Eastern European • Southeast Portland

Booked 53 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

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8. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(164)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland

Booked 31 times today

Mediterranean Exploration is a restaurant located in Portland, Oregon that specializes in serving upscale Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. The restaurant features casual dining in an industrial setting with a chic décor. Mediterranean Exploration serves dinner nightly and offers a variety of raw, oven, mezza, piato and grilled options on the menu for diners to choose from. The restaurant features a seasonal, market driven menu that changes daily based on seasonal varieties and the local farmers' produce available.

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9. Departure Restaurant and Lounge

4.4

Awesome(4409)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 47 times today

From street food-styled starters and meal-sized classics, to rice and noodle specialties to ethically-sourced sushi, Departure Portland embraces the bounty of the Pacific Northwest to deliver the fiery flavors of the Far East. Whether steamed or stir-fried, smoked or sautéed, each dish leads guests to another stage along Departure's culinary adventure.

10. Noble Rot

4.8

Exceptional(2289)

Price: Expensive

• American • Northeast Portland

Booked 18 times today

Noble Rot is a hot spot in Northeast Portland. Reviewers rave about its scrumptious food, great ambiance, and friendly service. The restaurant's unique feature, using ingredients from their rooftop garden, is a hit with customers. The reviews consistently highlight the excellent food, service, and value, making it a popular choice.

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Triciad
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a wonderful dinner. Our table was perfect, our waiter was awesome. The food was wonderful as always. This is our go to restaurant when entertaining out of town guests.
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Portland City GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.5
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Diane
Portland / Oregon •65 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always a great place to bring out of town guests so they can appreciate Portland ds food scene.
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LeChonPrice: Moderate• South American• Southwest Portland
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4.9
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Jonivip
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I love le pigeon - it was one of the main reasons why I chose Portland for our family vacation
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Le PigeonPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Southeast Portland
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4.8
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Richard
Seattle / Eastern Washington •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
Dining area was draped off from the bar area which was a unique way to section the two areas. Noise could still be heard from the bar. However we were seated by the door and despite the efforts to keep the cold out my wife was could through our dinner. I appreciate the effort to section off the cold but it was still a bother. Food was good but the Pork Oso Buccu I was looking forward to ordering ran out. The ravioli was a good substitute so perhaps an earlier reservation to get full options from the menu might be needed.
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Tavern on KrusePrice: Expensive• Northwest• Lake Oswego
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4.4
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Davidvip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •42 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
When we travel from Seattle to Portland we always try to have a dinner at Nostrana, The food is simply prepared and perfect every time we have had dinner. They serve a wide range of people from dating couples to oldsters like us. Drinks and wine also very well chosen and well prepared. Service is attentive. Be sure to get a reservation ! Dr David Celio
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
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4.7

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Tavern on Kruse

2. Nostrana

3. LeChon

4. Le Pigeon

5. Portland City Grill

6. Screen Door - Eastside

7. Kachka

8. Mediterranean Exploration Company

9. Departure Restaurant and Lounge

10. Noble Rot

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