Eugene
One of Eugene's most beloved restaurants, Beppe & Gianni's serves up homemade pastas and excellent desserts. Expect a wait, especially on weekends.
Must-see restaurants in Oregon
Portland
Two challenges face you at Muu-Muu's: first, deciding whether it's more of a bar or a restaurant; and second, deciding what to eat. The menu is all over…
Columbia River Gorge
Fuel up before or after a Columbia River Gorge hike at this adorable local breakfast joint. Try large portions of everything from basic eggs and hotcakes…
Portland
Not so long ago, Chin's was known mostly for its iconic neon sign. But under new owners – two sisters from the city of Harbin in northern China – the…
Columbia River Gorge
Chow down on pub-food basics – mac ’n’ cheese, burgers and the highly recommended meatloaf sandwich – at this cozy, wood-lined cafe-bar on the main drag,…
Portland
Prasad's location inside a yoga studio tells you a lot. Healthy, hearty salads, bowls and smoothies come in every shade of green: try the Pride of…
Portland
Off the beaten path and well worth seeking out, this sweet cafe is generally acknowledged to serve Portland's best chocolate chip cookie. The seasonal…
Columbia River Gorge
Nearly every day, you'll find one to several Native American vendors under the Bridge of the Gods (Oregon side) selling smoked and sometimes fresh salmon…
Northeastern Oregon
Expect enormous portions of down-home American comfort food at this Western-style joint: biscuits and gravy on two giant platters, huge omelets, skillet…
Northeastern Oregon
Baker City's beloved microbrew has a comfortable yet lively atmosphere and boasts tin ceilings and plenty of wooden booths. The regular pub menu features…
Portland
Bamboo says it's the world's first 'certified sustainable' sushi restaurant. Ecofood twist aside, it's hard to find fish that tastes this good – try it in…
Portland
The tagline is 'Built for the American workforce,' which might make you scoff until you get a look at the size of the Big Tilt burger. This thing could…
Southern Oregon Coast
What could be better than eating seafood at a shack on a boat dock? At Tony's you'll choose from fresh, grilled fish from rock cod to sockeye salmon,…
Portland
Part of a super-cute food-cart pod, this well-loved food cart has a brief menu of vegetarian Middle Eastern–inspired dishes, mainly salads and pitas…
Northeastern Oregon
Hip, bustling and delicious, Side A is an excellent addition to La Grande's eating and drinking scene. Make new friends at the family-style seating and…
Portland
This popular Indian restaurant serves up 'street food' such as lamb samosas and kati rolls (meat and chutney rolled up in flatbread), along with small…
Old Town-Chinatown
This under-the-radar eatery on the waterfront specializes in South American fare. Dishes from Argentina, Chile, Patagonia and Peru include pork anticucho …
The Willamette Valley & Wine Country
The folks behind the upscale Painted Lady have taken their genius down home with this Southern-style barbecue joint. Brisket, pulled pork, ribs and wings…
Southern Oregon
Located in the dreamy Nunan Estate – a giant Victorian mansion on three manicured acres – this is a chic yet casual place where you can ooh and aah over a…
Old Town-Chinatown
There's nothing quite like this standing-room-only hole-in-the-wall (pun intended) spot. It bakes creative, sickly sweet treats – go for the surprisingly…
The Willamette Valley & Wine Country
Set in a converted 1920s garage, this classy yet casual restaurant and tavern has perfected local, seasonal New American fare. The open kitchen, encircled…
Portland
A modern take on traditional Peruvian food produces delicious mains such as slow-cooked lamb shank in cilantro-and-black-beer sauce or wok-fried wild…
Portland
Enormous tortas, veggie-rice bowls and one of Portland's favorite burgers can be found at this busy little corner restaurant, formerly a food cart. It's…
Portland
Enter this tiny Northeast establishment and find yourself in the middle of the kitchen, a purposeful way to introduce you to an intimate dining experience…
Eastern Oregon
In the hamlet of Fields, friendly Fields Station has a small store and a cafe, as well as no-frills, basic but clean motel rooms (from $85/125 per double…
Southern Oregon Coast
Casual, reasonably priced, old-style harborside restaurant with a varied menu: lots of sandwiches (Reuben, tuna melt), burgers (chili, portabello and…
Portland
This homey place is in the Montavilla neighborhood (about 4.5 miles east of downtown, near Mt Tabor), which is starting to establish itself as a foodie…
Bend
Located in a charming house, this popular brewery-restaurant has a great patio for warm nights. The tasty pub-food menu includes starters such as fried…
Old Town-Chinatown
Kalé does one thing with minimal variation – and they do it well. Their homestyle Japanese curry, composed of onions, carrots, garlic, celery and tomatoes…
The Willamette Valley & Wine Country
Small but top-drawer restaurant run by Eric Bechard, an award-winning chef who fiercely believes in using local, organic ingredients whenever possible…
Portland
Portland's best Cuban food, with a busy and riotously colorful atmosphere. All your favorites are here, including ropa vieja (stewed beef with vegetables)…
Portland
This cozy, unpretentious spot is definitely in the running for some of Portland's best sandwiches. (The breakfast burrito is excellent, too.) The…
Southern Oregon
This lauded joint is amassing a cult following for its giant burgers (choose from beef, elk, boar, bison or camel) with mountainous toppings from…
Portland
Attached to the Ace Hotel, this spot is Euro bistro meets cool Scandinavian chic. Be ready for communal tables, where you'll dig into squid-ink fideos …
Portland
The Zipper is an architecturally inventive indoor food court, housing a handful of places to eat, a coffee shop, a nail salon and a whiskey bar (Paydirt)…
The Willamette Valley & Wine Country
The Portland-based McMenamins chain has two bars in Corvallis, with basic comfort foods like cheeseburgers and pepperoni pizzas (along with their own…
Northern Oregon Coast
Yachats' most elegant restaurant, Ona has an upscale yet still casual atmosphere. Pasta, seafood and meats rule the mains, though there are also a few…
Portland
Just like it sounds, this restaurant is in a (pretty fancy) tin shed, along the busy section of NE Alberta St, and has a menu that seems designed…
Columbia River Gorge
This 1876 building, with the remnants of a rare cast-iron facade, has been a bar, a brothel and a coffin-storage warehouse. Today it's a casual, popular…
Lovejoy's Restaurant & Tearoom
Southern Oregon Coast
Darling little place serving up hearty breakfasts, British pub fare (bangers and mash and lots more) and tea sandwiches (cucumber, cream cheese,…
