Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Clackamas

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1. Stanford's - Clackamas

4.7

Exceptional(934)

Price: Moderate

• American • Clackamas

Booked 17 times today

Stanford's is a Classic American Steakhouse focused on traditional ingredients with complex flavors. Our family-friendly atmosphere welcomes all for dine-in, takeout, and catering from our diverse menu, crafted to satisfy all of your cravings. Our experienced restaurant team is eager to please and delight you with quintessential steakhouse favorites, from rock salt roasted prime rib to refreshing salads and mouth-watering appetizers, plus creative cocktails, local draft beers, and regional wines.

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2. Nicoletta's Table and Marketplace

4.6

Exceptional(2399)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lake Oswego

Booked 30 times today

Nicoletta's Table and Marketplace is a beloved neighborhood gem in Lake Oswego. With its authentic Italian cuisine and lively ambiance, it's a go-to for locals. As one reviewer puts it, 'Excellent food and service. We are lucky to have such a gem of a restaurant in our local area.' Another says, 'Nicoletta's is one of our favorite restaurants. Awesome fresh Italian food, friendly and fun wait staff, and awesome ambiance.' The restaurant's unique blend of an Italian market, Enoteca, and Caffe shop adds to its charm, making it a true neighborhood gem.

3. Arden

4.8

Exceptional(1005)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Northwest Portland

Booked 16 times today

Arden is a neighborhood gem in Portland's Pearl District, delivering a seasonal Pacific Northwest culinary experience. It's celebrated for its creative, innovative dishes and an award-winning wine program. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly, knowledgeable staff and the delightful ambiance. One said it's a 'hidden gem in the neighborhood' and another called it 'a gem of a place'. A must-visit for any food lover!

4. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5655)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 81 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.

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5. RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown

4.9

Exceptional(7425)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Northwest Portland

Booked 94 times today

For more than 8 decades we have been offering guests the best steaks in town, providing impeccable service with an unmatched wine list. With over 80 years of continuous family ownership, RingSide Steakhouse is a legend in the world of steakhouses. Start with RingSide's world famous onion rings...a recipe that is a closely held family secret. Choose a steak from a menu offering a variety of USDA Prime selections that are aged a minimum of four weeks and hand cut on the premises. Choose a wine from more than 900 labels. Wine Spectator has recognized RingSide Steakhouse yearly with its Best of Award of Excellence since 2001.

6. LeChon

4.8

Exceptional(3557)

Price: Moderate

• South American • Southwest Portland

Booked 47 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.

7. Le Pigeon

4.9

Exceptional(1641)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southeast Portland

Booked 15 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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8. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(188)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland

Booked 32 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.

9. Kachka

4.8

Exceptional(2267)

Price: Expensive

• Eastern European • Southeast Portland

Booked 54 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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10. Screen Door - Eastside

4.8

Exceptional(963)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Northeast Portland

Booked 65 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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ConnieVIP
Portland / Oregon •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
My friend’s and I love dining here for lunch. The menu selection is good & the food is very good. The serving staff is very friendly and welcoming. We love coming here.
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Stanford's - ClackamasPrice: Moderate• American• Clackamas
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4.7
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AddyVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had the radicchio salad, beef and pork gnocchi and tagliata. The salad was so fresh and delicious, the Caesar style dressing was absolutely to die for and it wasn’t overdressed (which is a usual problem for me). The beef and pork gnocchi was soft and tender, and the ragu was so flavorful. The tagliata was cooked to perfection and the chimichurri was the perfect compliment. I’m really glad I didn’t let the string of poor reviews impact my decision to dine here. Perfect atmosphere, impeccable service and some of the best Italian food I’ve had in a while. Brava Nostrana!
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
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4.7
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Alma
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Each dish brought out just got better and better! The service was so friendly and the servers were patient and knowledgeable. Our last dish took a little longer to come out so they brought us a spice infused wine that aids in digestion that they comped. It was such a nice treat!
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LeChonPrice: Moderate• South American• Southwest Portland
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4.8
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chuck
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
Amazing food in a great atmosphere. We always live coming to Nicoletta’s Table.
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Nicoletta's Table and MarketplacePrice: Moderate• Italian• Lake Oswego
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4.6
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StewartVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
this is our favorite Portland restaurant. The very best. Food is always amazing and the staff is wonderful. Friendly, while being completely professional , knowledgeable, about the food and wine and very helpful. Couldn’t recommend it more.
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ArdenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Northwest Portland
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4.8

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42 restaurants available nearby

1. Stanford's - Clackamas

2. Nicoletta's Table and Marketplace

3. Arden

4. Nostrana

5. RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown

6. LeChon

7. Le Pigeon

8. Mediterranean Exploration Company

9. Kachka

10. Screen Door - Eastside

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