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1. Arden
4.8
Exceptional(1003)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Northwest Portland
Booked 14 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!
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2. Nostrana
4.7
Exceptional(5633)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Southeast Portland
Booked 68 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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3. RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown
4.9
Exceptional(7411)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Northwest Portland
Booked 51 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.
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4. LeChon
4.8
Exceptional(3547)
Price: Moderate
• South American • Southwest Portland
Booked 44 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.
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5. Le Pigeon
4.8
Exceptional(1635)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Southeast Portland
Booked 11 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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6. Mediterranean Exploration Company
4.8
Exceptional(183)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland
Booked 49 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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7. Yalla
4.9
Exceptional(137)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Southwest Portland
Booked 39 times today
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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8. Kachka
4.8
Exceptional(2255)
Price: Expensive
• Eastern European • Southeast Portland
Booked 51 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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9. Gracie's - Portland
4.1
Excellent(2291)
Price: Moderate
• Northwest • Southwest Portland
Booked 6 times today
With soaring ceilings and an abundance of elegance and style, Gracie’s exudes Hollywood glamour. Our menus feature unique, classic American fare and innovative locally sourced Pacific Northwest dishes. If you enjoy an intimate brunch with a “friend” – settle into an oversized banquette and let yourself be pampered. We’ll make sure the paparazzi don’t find you. We offer validated parking in both the lot and garage across the street.
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10. Urban Farmer Portland
4.4
Awesome(2908)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 31 times today
Located in the beautiful 8th floor atrium of The Nines Hotel Portland, Urban Farmer was founded on the idea that combining responsibly sourced food, high-quality ingredients and down-to-earth values would create a new kind of steakhouse, where people could create memories and communities could thrive. We're less steak and more house. Our house - and yours.
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  • Amanda
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Our server was excellent, had a nice time chit chatting with him. I was so happy they served A-1 sauce and didn’t make me feel bad for asking. I barely used it tho - the steak was so good and was actually better without it. Their onion rings are literally the best I’ve ever had. We had the Wagyu - it was an experience but I think if I came back I’ll just get the steak - we had a fillet mignon - it was good but I think I’ll try the rib eye next time. A nice place to dress up for.
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    RingSide Steakhouse - UptownPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Northwest Portland
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    4.9
  • StewartVIP
    San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    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
  • Kurtis
    Portland / Oregon •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    A perfect dinner (seated at counter) at Nostrana. Went on a Thursday - gnocchi night. I usually don’t choose gnocchi, but am now a convert - so pillowy and tender, and the clam sauce I chose was buttery, seasoned greatness. Our server was friendly, warm, and efficient and suggested an alternative wine by the glass that was from next door that was so good we bought a bottle to take home. Consistently amazing, and impressed my husband for date night.
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    NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
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    4.7
  • Jessica
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 24, 2024
    We went the day before Christmas Eve and it was the most amazing and memorable experience of a lifetime! We had just found out that my FIL has a very aggressive form of cancer and this was a memory none of us will ever forget. The six of us ordered about 9 HH apps and two entrees and everything was a 10/10! The food was the out of this world, our server was the most attentive we’d ever had, and the ambiance was quiet, exciting, and amazing the entire time. I highly recommend this tapas-style culinary experience of a lifetime!
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    LeChonPrice: Moderate• South American• Southwest Portland
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    4.8
  • Kristina
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 22, 2024
    We had an amazing meal, both vegetarian and omnivore alike. Wine pairings were very good and brought out the flavors in the food.
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    Le PigeonPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Southeast Portland
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    4.8

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