clarklewis

Name: clarklewis
Address: 1001 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR, United States, 97214
Telephone: (503) 235-2294
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (2513)

$31 to $50

Northwest

1001 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214

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2 people

Jun 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for outdoor dining

A bustling eatery in the Central Eastside industrial neighborhood serving Italian-inspired, local, organic, seasonal, sustainable fare. The large oak-burning oven is the cornerstone of the large open kitchen. Clarklewis has helped define Portland as a food mecca since 2004 as a founder of our local farm-to-table sensibility.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Northwest, Organic, Contemporary Italian
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(503) 235-2294
Website
http://www.clarklewispdx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Warren Pinkston
Private party facilities
Clarklewis is available for private events of all sizes. The number of attendees will determine the best potential space for your guests. We offer private dining and partial and full restaurant buyouts. Contact events@clarklewispdx.com for inquiries.
Private party contact
Joe Rogers: (503) 235-2294

Location
1001 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
Neighborhood
Southeast Portland
Cross street
SE Taylor & SE Water Ave
Parking details
Clarklewis has visitor parking in the lot behind the building. Our building, the Eastbank Commerce Center has parking spots available from 6:00 pm to close every night; however, most of these spaces are reserved during the day. There is a large pay parking lot right across Taylor street providing plentiful options for lunch and dinner times,
Public transit
**If you are stuck by a train: Cross the Hawthorn Bridge. Then circle the block to recross the bridge; stay on the inside lane. This will bring you down onto Water Ave on the other side of the train. Turn left at the stop sign. NOTE: Be sure to contact us so that we can hold your table.**
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

Sammy's floral arrangement
Multiple dates available
**PLEASE NOTE** You need to make a reservation at our restaurant through the reservation tab and this experience can be confirmed through the link below. If you are celebrating or maybe just want to be fabulous consider ordering a beautiful flower arrangement from Sammy’s Flowers in advance of your dinner to be waiting for you on your table when you arrive. Just follow this link. https://www.sammysflowers.com/online-store/CLARKLEWIS-p718470580

Private dining

Charcuterie Platter$27.00
chef's selection of imported and domestic cheeses, artisanal meats, & seasonal accompaniments
Oysters on the Half Shell
cucumber-celery mignonette, lemon - six or twelve
Wood Fired Sausage & Wild Mushroom Pizza$25.00
mozzarella, roasted garlic tomato sauce, arugula
Renee Ranch Rabbit Meatballs$22.00
rabbit & herb consomme, fennel escabeche, castelvetrano olives, orange
Wood Fired Loaded Veggie Pizza$23.00
red onion, mama lil's peppers, green olives, artichokes, mushrooms, mozzarella, garlic oil base
Harissa Glazed Roasted Carrots$17.00
black lentils, mint, cashew yogurt
Pan Seared Diver Scallops$27.00
spinach soubise, dashi beurre blanc, pickled green strawberries, fava beans
Wood Oven Roasted Sprouting Cauliflower$15.00
sauce gribiche, garlic infused olive oil

Salads

Montecucco Farms Red & Gold Beets$14.00
fennel, fava beans hummus, almonds, radish, Cypress Grove chèvre, wild watercress vinaigrette
Wild Harvested Arugula Salad$16.00
Flying Fish smoked trout, Groundworks Organic radish, caperberries, honey gold potato, dill - creme frâiche vinaigrette
Zefiro Caesar$16.00
whole leaf romaine hearts, garlic, croutons, parmesan

Housemade Pasta

Gluten free pasta add $4.50. All pasta made using Shepherd's Grain Flours & Trent Family Farm eggs

Herbed Tagliatelle$27.00
Tails & Trotters pork sugo, Mustard Seed Farms lacinato kale, pecorino toscano
Meyer Lemon Scented Pappardelle$24.00
green garlic pesto, Viva Farms fava beans, hazelnut, grana padano
Herbed Spatzle$27.00
Renee Ranch mustard braised rabbit, fresh garden peas, morel mushrooms, creme fraiche
Fresh Semolina Cavatelli$35.00
shrimp, manchego alfredo, basil, chili crisp, pecorino

Mains

Wild Caught Columbia King Salmon*$37.00
blue mussel veloute, citrus roasted Boldly Grown Farms radishes, Babe Farms hakurei turnip, salsa verde
Pan Roasted Alaska Halibut$39.00
lightly curried fresh Palouse garbanzo beans & fava beans, passion fruit beurre blanc, fennel, oca
Herb Roasted Mary's Chicken$30.00
Durst asparagus "cassoulet", guanciale, Babe Farms hakurei turnip, confit poulet, wild garlic pistou
Painted Hills Ribeye Steak*$52.00
mustard roasted Montecucco Farms parsnips, house made fennel kraut, horseradish béarnaise, potato straws
Broken Arrow Ranch Wild Axis Venison$46.00
artichokes, sweet potato cream, wild huckleberry & white port demi glace

Seasonal Cocktails

Pink Mistress$14.00
Bantaga Tequila Blanco, housemade grapefruit oleo, lime, salt rim
Southeast Side$15.00
Hendrix Gin, celery lemon lime oleo
The Cubano$14.00
Light and dark rum, housemaid mint & lime oleo topped with bubbles
Black Manhattan$14.00
George Dickel Rye, Amaro, Angostura & orange bitters
Ginger Turmeric Mule$12.00
Lewis & Clark Vodka, lime, ginger & turmeric, ginger beer

Red Wine by the Glass

Hamacher "H" Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2017$13.00
Ken Wright Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021$18.00
Script "Stage Right" Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington 2014$16.00
Brancaia "Tre" Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tuscany, Italy 2018$13.00
Vietti, Nebbiolo, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy 2019$18.00

White Wine by the Glass

King Estate, Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019$13.00
L'Umami, Sauvignon Blanc, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021$13.00
Raptor Ridge Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2017$13.00
Rosé, Domaine Lauriga "Le Gris, Côtes Catalanes France 2019$12.00

Bubbles by the Glass

House Cava, Spain, NV$10.00
House Prosecco$12.00
Jeio Brut Rose, Italy, NV$13.00
Collet Brut Champagne, France NV$20.00
Risata Moscato d'Asti, Italy
- 187ml Bottle$12.00

Beer on Draught

Gigantic Sassy Pony Pale Ale, Portland, Oregon$8.00
Ft. George, Suicide Squeeze IPA, Astoria, Oregon$8.00
pFriem, Pilsner, Hood River, Oregon$8.00
Elciptic Capella Porter, Portland, Oregon$8.00

Cans / Bottles

19 Arcres$8.00
Honeycrisp$8.00
Hard Cider$8.00
Portland$8.00
Oregon$8.00
Breakside Pub Beer$6.00
Portland$6.00
Oregon$6.00

What 2,513 people are saying

clarklewis reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.3Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portland / Oregon
Northwest
Portland
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Clarklewis offers "unique architecture" and a "cozy" atmosphere with a "solid wine menu." While some diners praise the "excellent food and friendly service," others note issues with "service delays" and "overpriced" items. The restaurant's standout features include "fantastic food" and on-site "free parking." However, some guests express concerns over value for price.

2,513 Reviews

J
Joseph
Chicago / Illinois4 reviews
2.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Had to send my food back because it was ice cold. Polenta was so old it had congealed and poached eggs were cold but one of the two was complete hard cooked. Kind of the point of poached eggs is to have a nice runny yolk. Felt like we were bothering the staff to get more coffee. Would give us 2 cubes of sugar at a time for three people drinking hot beverages. None of us liked the food very much. Disappointing Mother’s Day brunch. We eat here 10+ years ago and wasn’t good but hopeful things had changed. They didn’t. Would not come again.
clarklewisResponded on June 8, 2025
We are so sorry that we let you down on Mother's Day at brunch. There is no excuse for how you suffered. This is very out of character for Clarklewis. All I can say in our defense is that we were inundated for that service and the kitchen became overwhelmed at one point. Im' sure if you were to try us again you would have a much better experience. Until then?
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Stephen VIP
Greater Boston14 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 17, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Ate with you twice this week. The original review submitted thought was Wednesday. Tuesday was actually very good and nice wait service … this review here is also from wednesday experience.
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Stephen VIP
Greater Boston14 reviews
3.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Have dined probably 12 times … usually excellent … last night experience with service was a miss… chased to place food order and food was delivered… star of the night was bus person who filled water regularly. Waiter was MIA
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Sally
Portland / Oregon5 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 8, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Zack took excellent care of us. The restaurant was very cozy when more people arrive and the sun set.
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Barry
Portland / Oregon9 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unique architecture provides the perfect ambiance. The food was fantastic and a good value. The service was great and we had a great conversation with the manager and owner. On site free parking to round up a great experience
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Kevin VIP
Portland / Oregon10 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was excellent except the scallops were cold. We told the waiter we were going to a comedy show, but our entrées came late; well, after other tables who sat after us. great if you have lots of time and patience…
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Steven
Greater Boston71 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 13, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Took way too long to get our meals. And it was a slow night.
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Allyson
Portland / Oregon10 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It had been a few years since I had been to Clarklewis and I last remember not being impressed. However total review rating prompted me to try again. My experience last week confirmed previous experience. I had a green salad that was fabulous however the scallops I had were not fresh, a little mushy and not cooked enough. The final down note was the cost. Very high priced for the quality of the food. Sorry to say I’m not going back.
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CRAIG VIP
Portland / Oregon17 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and friendly service. Beautiful restaurant. Well done Bruce!
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Tom
Portland / Oregon2 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Really nice environment, good staff., solid wine menu. The price for the food items was not commensurate with the value. Maybe due to the special Valentine’s menu, but $75 ribeyes? 10% service charge on top? Would have no problem with spending this if I chose a premium steakhouse… but this wasn’t even close. From quality to cook. Hate to write this because I had high hopes. Will look for better value elsewhere.
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FAQs

clarklewis is rated 4.5 stars by 2513 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jun 19, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

1001 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214

Additional information

Cross street
SE Taylor & SE Water Ave
Neighborhood
Southeast Portland
Hours of operation
Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Northwest, Organic, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Clarklewis has visitor parking in the lot behind the building. Our building, the Eastbank Commerce Center has parking spots available from 6:00 pm to close every night; however, most of these spaces are reserved during the day. There is a large pay parking lot right across Taylor street providing plentiful options for lunch and dinner times,
Public transit
**If you are stuck by a train: Cross the Hawthorn Bridge. Then circle the block to recross the bridge; stay on the inside lane. This will bring you down onto Water Ave on the other side of the train. Turn left at the stop sign. NOTE: Be sure to contact us so that we can hold your table.**
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Warren Pinkston
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.clarklewispdx.com/
Phone number
(503) 235-2294
Private party facilities
Clarklewis is available for private events of all sizes. The number of attendees will determine the best potential space for your guests. We offer private dining and partial and full restaurant buyouts. Contact events@clarklewispdx.com for inquiries.
Private party contact
Joe Rogers: (503) 235-2294

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50 Portland Restaurants to Connect In For Mother's Day

Sammy's floral arrangement

Kindling Room

Parlor Room

A Room with a View

Full Restaurant

Bar / Lounge

Custom inquiry

Starters

Charcuterie Platter$27.00

Oysters on the Half Shell

Wood Fired Sausage & Wild Mushroom Pizza$25.00

Renee Ranch Rabbit Meatballs$22.00

Wood Fired Loaded Veggie Pizza$23.00

Harissa Glazed Roasted Carrots$17.00

Pan Seared Diver Scallops$27.00

Wood Oven Roasted Sprouting Cauliflower$15.00

Salads

Montecucco Farms Red & Gold Beets$14.00

Wild Harvested Arugula Salad$16.00

Zefiro Caesar$16.00

Housemade Pasta

Herbed Tagliatelle$27.00

Meyer Lemon Scented Pappardelle$24.00

Herbed Spatzle$27.00

Fresh Semolina Cavatelli$35.00

Mains

Wild Caught Columbia King Salmon*$37.00

Pan Roasted Alaska Halibut$39.00

Herb Roasted Mary's Chicken$30.00

Painted Hills Ribeye Steak*$52.00

Broken Arrow Ranch Wild Axis Venison$46.00

Seasonal Cocktails

Pink Mistress$14.00

Southeast Side$15.00

The Cubano$14.00

Black Manhattan$14.00

Ginger Turmeric Mule$12.00

Red Wine by the Glass

Hamacher "H" Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2017$13.00

Ken Wright Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021$18.00

Script "Stage Right" Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington 2014$16.00

Brancaia "Tre" Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tuscany, Italy 2018$13.00

Vietti, Nebbiolo, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy 2019$18.00

White Wine by the Glass

King Estate, Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019$13.00

L'Umami, Sauvignon Blanc, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021$13.00

Raptor Ridge Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2017$13.00

Rosé, Domaine Lauriga "Le Gris, Côtes Catalanes France 2019$12.00

Bubbles by the Glass

House Cava, Spain, NV$10.00

House Prosecco$12.00

Jeio Brut Rose, Italy, NV$13.00

Collet Brut Champagne, France NV$20.00

Risata Moscato d'Asti, Italy

Beer on Draught

Gigantic Sassy Pony Pale Ale, Portland, Oregon$8.00

Ft. George, Suicide Squeeze IPA, Astoria, Oregon$8.00

pFriem, Pilsner, Hood River, Oregon$8.00

Elciptic Capella Porter, Portland, Oregon$8.00

Cans / Bottles

19 Arcres$8.00

Honeycrisp$8.00

Hard Cider$8.00

Portland$8.00

Oregon$8.00

Breakside Pub Beer$6.00

Portland$6.00

Oregon$6.00

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