Must-see restaurants in Oregon

  • Sweet Life Patisserie

    Eugene

    Eugene's best dessert shop; think pecan sticky buns, savory croissants and pains au chocolat. Even the day-old pastries are delicious (and half price). It…

  • Rendezvous Grill & Tap Room

    Central Oregon & the Oregon Cascades

    This excellent restaurant offers outstanding dishes such as wild salmon with caramelized shallots and artichoke hash or chargrilled pork chop with rhubarb…

  • Leap of Taste

    Southern Oregon

    This popular and trendy healthy-food spot serves up cold or hot gourmet sandwiches (half or whole), along with a few soups, salads and pizza by the slice…

  • McMenamins North Bank

    Eugene

    Gloriously located on the banks of the mighty Willamette, this relatively modest (for a McMenamins) pub-restaurant boasts some of the best views in Eugene…

  • Sidewalk Cafe & More

    Northeastern Oregon

    Cute and friendly country diner that serves the best breakfasts in town, plus burgers and other specialties like baked potatoes with tons of toppings at…

  • Pho Van Fresh

    Portland

    This Pearl District outpost of the Pho Van chainlet serves ultra-fresh classic Vietnamese food in a no-nonsense setting. Try one of the many salad roll…

  • Original Pancake House

    Eugene

    This is an excellent place for breakfast. Go for bacon waffles, mandarin orange crepes, green chili and cheese omelet or one of the dozen kinds of…

  • Bar Avignon

    Portland

    A romantic setting for snacky plates to share (try the Washington mussels), or real mains like bouillabaisse or steak au poivre. You'll want to linger…

  • Uno Mas

    Portland

    One of several small eateries inside the complex called The Ocean, Uno Mas serves top-notch steamed tacos (noon to 3pm only) as well as other authentic…

  • C Street Bistro

    Southern Oregon

    This is a casual bistro serving tasty signature sandwiches and grilled cheese panini for brunch and lunch. For dinner expect dishes like crispy duck leg…

  • Norma's

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Look for the lighthouse shape atop this family-friendly restaurant, which serves up a medley of seafood dishes, from halibut steaks to Alaska king crab to…

  • Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co

    Northeastern Oregon

    This trendy-for-Pendleton coffee shop serves up hot and cold sandwiches, salads, baked stuffed croissants and gourmet Naples-style pizzas. There are…

  • Pine Tavern

    Bend

    Long-running, popular and traditional family-friendly restaurant near the river. Everyone should find something to like here, from the great half-pound…

  • Kyllo's

    Northern Oregon Coast

    One of Lincoln City's few restaurants with an ocean view, popular Kyllo's offers good clam chowder, seafood, salads, pastas, burgers and steaks. Some…

  • Mo's Restaurant

    Northern Oregon Coast

    One of a chain of coastal seafood restaurants, this particular Mo's has a view of the coast to die for – plus the chowder is reliably good. It's a laid…

  • Standing Stone Brewery

    Southern Oregon

    Popular and friendly brewery-restaurant with a confusing but good menu offering everything from burgers and pizzas to BBQ ribs to tacos and enchiladas…

  • Portside Restaurant

    Southern Oregon Coast

    Seafood dominates the menu at this step-back-in-time restaurant, though there are a few terrestrial choices including chicken, beef and pasta. The best…

  • Main Street Diner

    Northeastern Oregon

    Fill up on huge portions of hash browns and eggs at this cute little diner, with aggressively rockabilly decor and oldies on the soundtrack. It's in one…

  • Tidal Raves

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Both the food and the view are awesome at this popular restaurant overlooking the ocean. Seafood is a specialty, from grilled wild salmon to razor-clam…

  • Doppio Coffee

    Columbia River Gorge

    Very popular and trendy coffeehouse serving up egg sandwiches for breakfast and panini and salads for lunch. Especially pleasant on warm days, when the…

  • Sparrow Bakery

    Bend

    This bakery is famous for its Ocean Rolls, a delicious cardamom-laced sweet pastry – but the breakfast sandwiches, including an outstanding cream cheese…

  • Red Rooster Cafe

    Wallowa Mountains

    There's a definite chicken theme at this casual, homey diner, where breakfast means cage-free eggs Benedict and scrambles, plus pancakes and French toast…

  • CBD Joe’s Coffee & Que

    Southern Oregon

    Get a splash of nonintoxicating but healing CBD (from cannabis) on your biscuits and gravy, BBQ or in your coffee at this food truck. It's located next to…

  • Snaffle Bit

    Northeastern Oregon

    Some of the county's best steaks are at this no-nonsense, friendly restaurant with a nice fountain patio. Also on the menu are salads, pasta, hamburgers…

  • Glacier Grill

    Wallowa Mountains

    Family dining room cooking up sandwiches, burgers and salads for lunch, plus steaks (with plenty of sides) for dinner. There's also a full bar and the…

  • Wildflower Grill

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Located at the north end of town, this diner serves up tasty sandwiches, burgers and salads. Try the oyster po'boy, wilted spinach salad or crab benedict…

  • Roseanna’s Cafe

    Northern Oregon Coast

    All around the best place to eat on this stretch of coastline is this little cafe in Oceanside. Choose from pastas, seafood and veggie options served in a…

  • Allan's Coffee & Tea

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    A popular corner coffee shop grinding up local beans and offering snacks like soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps, plus milkshakes and smoothies. Live…

  • Wild River Brewing & Pizza Co

    Southern Oregon

    This is a link in a small but good restaurant-brewery chain. There are large family tables inside, but if it's sunny, the back deck (overlooking a creek)…

  • The Grateful Bread

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Start with heaping portions of fresh and delicious soups, salads, tacos, dory-caught fish, veggie and meat dishes, then finish with fabulous fresh breads,…

  • Hola!

    Central Oregon & the Oregon Cascades

    Dine on delicious Peruvian specialties like pork tamales, seco de pollo (chicken stew) and wok-fried seafood with onion, tomato and garlic sauce, in a…

  • Tina's

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    This small, renowned French-influenced restaurant does meat dishes such as lamb, rabbit and duck to perfection. Expect local, organic and seasonal…

  • Fishermen's Seafood Market

    Southern Oregon Coast

    Best for takeout, this classic seafood shack on the bayfront has only two tables and a fish counter. Order fish-and-chips or a clam basket and head…

  • Corner Brick Bar & Grill

    Northeastern Oregon

    Very nice atmospheric restaurant serving up sandwiches (try the jalapeño pesto), salads and wraps. There's pasta with homemade sauces for dinner, along…

  • Nana's Irish Pub

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Great hangout pub in Nye Beach, with good atmosphere and reasonable prices. The 'Bunratty Reuben' sandwich comes locally recommended, or try the shepherd…

  • Takoda's

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Located near the Shell station about 10 miles west of McKenzie Bridge is this popular restaurant serving up a variety of interesting sandwiches, burgers…

  • Bunk Bar

    Portland

    Sandwiches are an art at this low-key Portland hangout, which also has a lively bar and live shows on weekends. The tuna melt and the roast beef have been…

  • Embers Brewhouse

    Wallowa Mountains

    Pizza, sandwiches, salads and microbrews all go down easy in this relaxed pub. On summer evenings the place to be is on the front deck, with people…

  • Canteen

    Portland

    Treat yourself to a decadently healthy breakfast bowl, fresh-squeezed juice or smoothie at this cute cafe, which uses only organic and locally sourced…

  • La Rambla

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Try as many dishes as possible by ordering several tapas at this upscale, atmospheric restaurant. Main dishes (seafood stew, roasted pork shoulder) are…