Portland
Hugely popular and vegetarian-unfriendly is this hip and meaty spot, where grass-fed steaks, pork chops and free-range chicken dominate the menu. Just be…
Must-see restaurants in Oregon
Southern Oregon
Crater Lake's finest dining is at the lodge, where you can feast on Northwestern cuisine from a changing menu that includes dishes like bison meatloaf and…
Northern Oregon Coast
Blackfish Cafe specializes in cutting-edge cuisine highlighting fresh seafood and local, seasonal vegetables. Chef Rob Pounding is an accomplished master…
Columbia River Gorge
For upscale dining with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients, this modern and beautiful restaurant has walls that open to the sidewalk on warm…
Portland
Part of local restaurateur John Gorham's empire of Portland eateries, this downtown corner joint serves locally sourced, American interpretations of…
Eastern Oregon
Some of Eastern Oregon's best food can be found at this cute little restaurant. Dishes change daily, but expect things like fresh pasta with sautéed…
Portland
The Northwest outpost of chef Andy Ricker's famous Thai street-food restaurant has a few notable advantages: mainly, there's lots of seating, and parties…
Portland
Run by French-trained pastry chef Cheryl Wakerhauser, Pix is a decadent haven for anyone with a sweet tooth. The desserts are so beautiful that you might…
Portland
There's a theme of homey nostalgia at this Russian throwback restaurant, now in a new location and open for lunch as well as dinner. Babushka-esque…
Portland
An almost mandatory after-bar stop, this pizza joint serves slices and whole pies (including lots of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options) with names…
Portland
OK Omens is a hit, not least for its epic wine list and menu of adventurous shareable dishes. Crowd favorites include a spicy Caesar-style salad with…
Portland
The smoked fried-chicken sandwich at the People's Pig, with jalapeño jelly and spicy mayo, occupies the top position on many Portlanders' lists of…
Portland
Spicy Thai street food with a twist draws crowds of flavor-seekers to this famous eatery. Dishes are meant for sharing, so order lots and have fun. Don't…
Old Town-Chinatown
For superbly executed street tacos, tamale and sopes, try this taqueria in Old Town. Open late on weekends, they pour more than 75 types of tequila, which…
Bend
Great setting in Tumalo, between Bend and Sisters. Get your beer on tap at the Bite bar then purchase food from one of the handful of food trucks to eat…
Northern Oregon Coast
Small, popular cafe with attached bistro offering an eclectic menu – things like coconut chicken red curry, chili-relleno burger, fish tacos and build…
Eugene
Superb Thai curries, noodles, salads, soups and wok-fired dishes are served at this joint in the same space as WildCraft Cider Works, where you can enjoy…
Northern Oregon Coast
Fort George has established itself as one of the state's best and most reliable craft brewers. Its atmospheric brewery-restaurant is in a historic…
Portland
Tucked away in the back of PaaDee is this wildly popular and intimate space (the name means 'Back of the House') offering a set tasting menu eight times a…
Portland
Specializing in yuzu shio, ramen made with clear chicken broth, this wildly popular outpost of a Tokyo-based restaurant chain also serves sushi rolls,…
Portland
In 1994 chef-owner Greg Higgins opened the doors to one of Portland's groundbreaking restaurants. These days, Higgins feels more classically elegant than…
Portland
Wildly experimental flavor combinations are plated gorgeously at this modernist restaurant: think leaves, flowers and foam decorating architectural stacks…
Portland
A paper menu at this industrial-elegant restaurant lists various small plates (don't call them tapas), which rotate daily – though a few popular dishes…
Portland
Sister restaurant to chef Vitaly Paley's Imperial, this New York–style pizza joint inside Hotel Lucia is both a perfect lunch spot and a killer cocktail…
Portland
At Beast, celebrated local chef Naomi Pomeroy – who went from staging underground supper-club dinners to appearing on Top Chef and winning a James Beard…
Portland
Squeeze into this cozy, low-lit space for some of Portland's best and most-loved cooking. Chef Gabriel Rucker does amazing things with meat and fish (but…
Portland
The widely adored food cart where it all started has closed, but Nong's brick-and-mortar locations still dish out her signature menu item: tender poached…
Central Oregon & the Oregon Cascades
Chef Jason Stoller Smith prepares fine cuisine with a Northwestern emphasis at Timberline Lodge's elegant restaurant. The wine cellar is award-winning …
Portland
Quintessentially Portland, this offbeat, upscale joint exudes thick artisan vibes, from its rustic-peasant decor to the prominent brick wood-fired oven…
Portland
Established by Vitaly and Kimberly Paley, this is one of Portland's premier restaurants, offering a creative blend of French and Pacific Northwest…
Northern Oregon Coast
Chef Kevin Ryan presides over the kitchen at this elegant establishment, creating a fine, changing seafood and meat menu (posted daily on the website)…
Wallowa Mountains
One of Oregon's best breweries is in little Enterprise. There's limited inside seating, but on a warm day you'll want to be at a picnic table outside with…
Bend
Cozy and intimate, Ariana is housed in an old bungalow and serves excellent European-inspired cuisine. Start with the beef carpaccio before leading into…
Bend
Zydeco is one of Bend's most acclaimed restaurants, and with good reason. Start with the duck fries (french fries fried in duck fat) or beet salad with…
Portland
Possibly Portland's best barbecue joint, serving amazingly tender and tasty pork ribs that have been smoked for four hours. There's also brisket, chicken…
Portland
Glorious wood-fired, thin-crust pizzas with toppings such as prosciutto, fennel sausage and green garlic. Super-cool atmosphere, with huge sliding windows…
Northern Oregon Coast
On just about every list of great seafood shacks is this adorable place in a converted 1932 gillnet fishing boat, serving beer-battered chunks of albacore…
Southern Oregon
Gorgeous, multimillion-dollar restaurant perched above the Rogue River. The menu has something for everyone – steaks, burgers, seafood, sandwiches and…
Southern Oregon
Amuse is a fine French bistro serving dishes like Parisian gnocchi, pan-seared scallops and truffle-roasted game hen. Dessert means bittersweet chocolate…
Portland
Do your grocery shopping wine-in-hand at this gourmet supermarket, housed in a sleek modern building that also contains a bakery, oyster bar, flower shop…
