Restaurants in Portland
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Montage
This beloved Creole nightspot under the Morrison Bridge has long, white-clothed community tables, aggressively oddball waiting staff, oyster shooters, streetwine cocktails and legendary macaroni and cheese.
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Paradox Cafe
A cosy favorite in the charming Belmont neighborhood, the Paradox whips up vegetarian and vegan treats like a tempeh Reuben that could win over the most devoted steak lover. (If not, though, there's also the organic, hormone-free beef burger.) Its kitsch decor includes a soda-fountain counter and blue vinyl booths.
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Kenny & Zuke's
The only place in the city for real Jewish deli food: bagels, pickled herring, homemade pickles and latkes. But the real draw here is the house pastrami, which is cut to order and gently sandwiched in one of the best Reubens you'll ever eat. Bustles at breakfast.
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St Honoré Boulangerie
Popular for its luscious breads and pastries, this modern-rustic bakery in the Northwest District also serves tasty panini sandwiches, vegetarian soups, seasonal salads and oven-fired pizzas. Try your luck at snagging a sidewalk table on a warm sunny day.
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Pambiche
Portland's best Cuban food, with a trendy and riotously colorful atmosphere. All your regular favorites like ropa vieja are available, but leave room for dessert. Lunch is a good deal, but happy hour is even better (2pm to 6pm Monday to Friday, 10pm to midnight Friday and Saturday). Be prepared to wait for dinner.
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Paley's Place
Paley's Place, established by Vitaly and Kimberly Paley, is one of Portland's premiere restaurants, offering a creative blend of French and Pacific Northwest cuisines. Whether it's the duck confit, Kobe burger or veal sweetbreads, you can count on fresh ingredients, excellent service and a memorable experience. Reservations required.
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Higgins
In 1994, chef/owner Greg Higgins opened the doors to one of Portland's groundbreaking restaurants. These days, Higgins feels more classically elegant than cutting edge, but still features French- inspired dishes using seasonal Northwest ingredients. The beer list is the best in town; ask for pairing suggestions for any course.
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Old Wives' Tales
This beloved cornerstone of progressive Portland dining serves upscale organic comfort food such as tofu scrambles and parchment-baked halibut with wild rice. Parents may want to take advantage of the children's playroom off to the side.
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Lovely Hula Hands
This neighborhood favorite has that elegant yet homey feel, serving up wide-ranging dishes like North African vegetable stew and green garlic soufflé. Those in the know go for the luscious hamburgers - some of the best in Portland.
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Silk
Vietnamese-food lovers are in for a treat at this gorgeous Pearl District restaurant. Everything is fresh and delicious, from the banana blossom salad to claypot catfish to the beef noodle soup. Try the mango daiquiri too. Also at 3404 SE Hawthorne and 1919 SE 82nd, both with the old name (Pho Van) and a slightly less fancy menu.
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Jake's Famous Crawfish
Saunter into this classic joint, reservation in hand. You'll need it – some of Portland's best seafood can be found here within an elegant old-time atmosphere. The oysters are divine, the crab cakes a revelation and the horseradish salmon your ticket into heaven. Come at 3pm for (cheap) happy hour.
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Lauro
Renowned owner-chef David Machado opened his SE Division restaurant in 2003, beginning a neighborhood revitalization that continues today. Mediterranean- inspired dishes like chicken tagine and stuffed lamb shoulder grace the menu. Only the freshest, most local ingredients are used.
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Bunk Sandwiches
Leaving this specialty sandwich shop feeling greasy is a mandatory part of the experience. Not for low-fat lovers, these sandwiches combine great bread with delicious meats and require multiple napkins. Try the meatball parmigiana, the roast beef or anything with pork belly.
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Vino Paradiso
A cool Pearl District wine bar-cum-bistro with small, tasty portions of mainly Italian fare skillfully paired with some amazing vinos. Try the risotto and watch the beautiful people come and go.
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Pok Pok
Popular Thai hole-in-the-wall with some of Portland's best Thai food.
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Castagna
There's nothing common about chef Matthew Lightner's menu. The young, rising star transforms seasonal ingredients into works of art with surprising textures and flavors (think frozen wasabi ice and birch wood syrup). More familiar dishes grace the menu at the attached café.
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Café Nell
This little bistro in Nob Hill is both cozy and sophisticated. Large portions of comfort food range from breakfast omelets and oysters on the half shell to pot roast and grilled trout, while happy hour means classic cocktails, frites, soup and a cheese plate.
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Biwa
Based on a Japanese Izakaya, this tiny basement spot makes its own noodles for rich udon and ramen, and grills meats to accompany pickles and rice. Take note of the flights of quality sake and shochu, which are hard to find in Portland.
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Beaker & Flask
Sure the name sounds bar-ish and the space, too, feels more like a modern lounge than a restaurant. But it's the food here that shines, from grilled rabbit or seared salmon to expertly prepared small plates of fried soft-shell crab or sweetbread succotash. The inventive drinks (and their names) aren't bad either: try the Comb Over or Daddy Issues.
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Bar Avignon
A romantic setting for snacky plates or real entrees, the kind of quiet café that makes you want to linger over a special bottle of wine at the bar or at sidewalk tables. Happy hour is a good way to get a taste for the place.
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Bamboo Sushi
Bamboo claims to be the first 'certified sustainable' sushi restaurant in the world, and this being Portland – we believe them. Eco-food twist aside, it's hard to find fish that tastes this good, anywhere. And don't forget the cooked dished either, like the Alaskan black cod with smoked soy and roasted garlic glaze. Eating green never felt so good.
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Bakery Bar
Excellent breakfast sandwiches on homemade biscuits or English muffins.
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Zell's Café
Great scones, potatoes and salmon scramble.
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Whiffies
Sweet and savory, deep-fried pies.
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