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Cabezon Restaurant

4.8
4.8
2017 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
Cabezon is a bustling neighborhood seafood bistro and fish market. Opened in December 2009,
Cabezon is located near both Portland’s Hollywood and Rose City Park neighborhoods. Offering
“Coastal Cuisine with Passion” – elemental seasonal cooking driven by the offerings of the day
from local producers and the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Owners, Chef David Farrell and
wine maven Jackie Speck, look forward to delighting you with their unique menu, and invite you
to stop by for our local wood-fired fish and meats, chef made pates, and seasonal ice creams.
Our diverse wine list features small hands-on producers.

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2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 25 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, French, Fusion / Eclectic

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (503) 284-6617

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    David Farrell

  • Catering

    Please contact the restaurant for further details.

  • Private party facilities

    Cabezon Restaurant is a quaint and intimate bistro that offers space for private dining that can seat up to 40 people and cocktail/hors d'oeuvres for 50. Our restaurant is great for hosting holiday parties, wedding rehearsals, and many other events.

  • Neighborhood

    Northeast Portland

  • Cross street

    NE Sandy Blvd.

  • Parking details

    Ample street parking in the neighborhood.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,017 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Neighborhood gem

  • Portland / Oregon

    Seafood

  • Portland

    Neighborhood gem

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  1. KateG

    Sacramento

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is a delightful neighborhood restaurant with well prepared seasonal food. We savored the mussels and fries starter. We both had cod- the ling cod and black cod were prepared differently. With excellent sauces and accompanying vegetables. Ginger cake and profiteroles were the perfect conclusion to this birthday celebration.
  2. Posh

    Portland

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a wonderful birthday celebration.Service was excellent and non/intrusive. Food is always excellent.
  3. JordanH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our first time there we celebrated my Dad's birthday and had a wonderfully attentive server, Norman, who took care of all our requests. The fish and all the dishes were fresh, and vibrant with flavor. The menu that changes daily was definitely on point! The ambiance was classy and fun. Will return with enthusiasm
  4. GaryH

    Portland

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Very good food, great ambience. Portions were a bit small.
  5. OldSchoolFoodies

    Portland

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent as usual! We love our neighborhood gem, plan to return often.
  6. TastersChoice

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Great steak and seafood with interesting accompaniments. Attentive service. Desserts are sized to share.
  7. CarmenC

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, great wait staff, tasty drinks. Highly recommend!
  8. Mimi

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Lovely place overall. We had a corner outside table though, as a last-minute reservation to ty something new, and were neglected a couple times. We will return!
  9. macfood

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everyone loved the food, service was great in a beautiful setting. Meals were all fresh and prepared perfectly.
  10. RobertM

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    As always the food was outstanding. Service was a little slower than normal but there was a large party that day.
  11. CathyW

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Cabezon. It's a stellar restaurant walking distance from our house. The menu is always interesting, the food is always wonderful and the cocktails/wine list are perfect. Oh - the service is always super friendly and timely. We've done several birthdays, an anniversaries there in addition to just wanting a nice date night.
  12. Geoff

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was our first time there and it was amazing! I loved everything we ordered and it had a really beautiful ambiance for a date night with my girlfriend. Very pleased we discovered this lovely little restaurant.
  13. JOSEPHM

    Portland

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    A very nice neighborhood place that is actually quiet enough to have a conversation. Service is good and while the place is casual enough it is also intimate enough for someone who feels the need for something "classy" The only semi negative is for a seafood restaurant it would be good if there were a couple more local NW seafood options though I realize the continuing issues with native ocean fish population
  14. lizwhiz

    Portland

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I believe it's their fish entrees that stand out the most, though my partner had the lamb chops and loved them. It's just that the fish dishes are so exceptional. This is a marvelous spot for a more "special" dinner and I can't imagine being disappointed- I would recommend getting appetizers/salads over desserts as the desserts have been good, but not as outstanding as the rest of the food there.
  15. Jrpdx

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The entrees always include intriguing sauces and complementary vegetables, making for a superb meal. Friendly and attentive staff of long-standing give a sense of community in an elegant setting. Fine dining without pretense.
  16. cinofthesea

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always wonderful, just a bit chilly last time. Nothing a little hot toddy couldn’t cure. The profiteroles are amazing!!
  17. melcal

    Anchorage

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Pros: beautiful ambiance in "white room" Noise level was perfect Service was almost a 10 (we had 3 different servers) Some food items and drinks were impeccable: i.e. Shrimp appetizer and oysters and woodland 75 Cons: We were literally stuck in a corner Ciopinno had very little broth, and had a least a cup of onions and fennel(?) in the bottom of the bowl. More filler and very little substance. Also rouille doesn't "go" in a Ciopinno, that's Bouillabaisse a different dish entirely. Pot de creme was tasty but cold and thick like ganache, not pudding consistency.
  18. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The finest food, staff and overall experience! This is my go to place!
  19. MarkB

    New England

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cabezon was a great find! A friend told us and we finally had the chance to go and are already thinking about how to go back! We had mussles and fish and little pancakes with caviar and every single bite was delicious. The service was fantastic - just the right pace and super friendly!
  20. JoAnnH

    New Mexico

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    The fish dishes were very good. the lamb was too tough to cut or chew.
  21. DiningDez

    Portland

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love everything about this restaurant ! The only challenge is parking. The food is outstanding and the menu changes enough to be interesting.
  22. CharlotteJ

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wait person was attentive, quick to respond to requests. Food was excellent. Table for 2 was perfect as it was in a nook separated from the main dining areas and felt private.
  23. KARENM

    Seattle

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Charming restaurant. Small ~ 20 tables. Limited parking (street parking).
  24. George

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
  25. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great meal, wonderful fresh fish and tasty accompaniments!
  26. TedG

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    A must go when coming to Portland. The food is amazing and worth the challenge of finding parking.
  27. Scaggydog79

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Waitress was personable and welcoming. Being first timers offered suggestions according to our preferences. Felt very comfortable in restaurant. Food was delicious. Plan to return.
  28. RobM

    Portland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    There aren't many restaurants in Portland where I can happily consume everything that is presented, but this is one of them. Beautifully balanced meals and a reasonably priced wine selection. The profiteroles are worth saving your appetite for! A delightful experience that I'm looking forward to repeating soon.
  29. TammyV

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was truly outstanding. We had a reservation but ended up sitting at the bar. We loved watching the kitchen in action. Truly a wonderful experience.
  30. Posh

    Portland

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent restaurant!
  31. BrendaM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Cabezon never disappoints. The food is amazing, wonderful friendly staff and super cozy environment. Love this place!
  32. MichaelM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible! The best tasting fish and presentation I've had since living in Portland. The service was impeccable too. They're such top tier staff and know their menu and ingredients front and back. Thank you for such a wonderful evening and meal!
  33. PDXjohn

    Portland

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Quite simply -- Consistently *Best* seafood in Portland!
  34. aaronsqd

    Portland

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love this restaurant everything is prepared so well, from the blinis as appetizers to the salads to the mains to the desserts. It's a great place to go for novel approaches to fish and meat. We eat there several times a year and have never been dissappointed
  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely lovely spot for a quiet evening.
  36. emmm

    Portland

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Although I specified bday in our reservation-sadly no acknowledgement. Sturgeon was excellent, lamb also good. Nice size wine pours. Caeser salad very fresh, crisp and tasty. Comfy big leather chairs in dining room off to left was nice.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    12/10 Experience. Food was flawless! Service impeccable. Great menu & great spot. Highly recommend.
  38. JeremyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our favorite hidden jewel in the NE. Never disappoints.
  39. DennisM

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    A hit and miss night. The starter plate of caviar was expensive but excellent. The Caesar salad was good, also a good price. The lamb chops were tough plus more gristle than then norm. The Cioppino had a good variety of seafood and a wonderful flavor, likely saffron, but it was quickly overcome by way too much jalapeño peppers that were thrown into the mix. The remedy of adding aioli worked to dull the heat, but the original flavor was lost. The service was very good, enough to coax us back.
  40. JillAbere

    Portland

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the BEST meal I've had in 3 years! The food was outstanding and delicious. From the pate, to the mahi mahi finishing with the Markers Mark Whisky ice cream profiterole, I was blown away with this restaurant. I guarantee you will love this dining experience!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Cabezon Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 2017 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:30 PM


Booked 25 times today
Google Map for Cabezon Restaurant

5200 NE Sacramento, Portland, OR 97213

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    NE Sandy Blvd.

  • Neighborhood

    Northeast Portland

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:30 pm–8:30 pm

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, French, Fusion / Eclectic

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Ample street parking in the neighborhood.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    David Farrell

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (503) 284-6617

  • Catering

    Please contact the restaurant for further details.

  • Private party facilities

    Cabezon Restaurant is a quaint and intimate bistro that offers space for private dining that can seat up to 40 people and cocktail/hors d'oeuvres for 50. Our restaurant is great for hosting holiday parties, wedding rehearsals, and many other events.

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