Departure Restaurant and Lounge

Name: Departure Restaurant and Lounge
Address: 525 Southwest Morrison Street 15th Floor 15th Floor, Portland, OR, United States, 97204
Telephone: (503) 802-5370
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.5

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3999 Reviews

$30 and under

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From street food-styled starters and meal-sized classics, to rice and noodle specialties to ethically-sourced sushi, Departure Portland embraces the bounty of the Pacific Northwest to deliver the fiery flavors of the Far East. Whether steamed or stir-fried, smoked or sautéed, each dish leads guests to another stage along Departure’s culinary adventure.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Jul 1, 2022

8:00 PM

Booked 53 times today

Experiences are available.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of operation
Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(503) 802-5370
Website
https://www.departureportland.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Matt Christianson
Catering
We have the ability to book semi-private, private events and receptions in various areas of our restaurant. All areas available for private events require a food and beverage minimum to be met to reserve the space. We pay great attention to detail, meeting the expectations of our clients by supplying them with superior food and professional service.
Private party facilities
Located 15 floors up in the Nines Hotel, Departure offers modern Asian cuisine in a sleek, cosmopolitan setting with two outdoor decks and stunning views of the city.
Private party contact
Demelza Quinn: (877) 918-8256

Location
525 Southwest Morrison Street 15th Floor 15th Floor Portland, OR 97204
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
6th Avenue and Morrison
Parking details
Hotel valet available, street parking, garages within a block of the building
Public transit
Within a block of max transit. Within a couple of blocks of bus system of Trimet.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

The Departure Experience
$55.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Our Departure Experience offers a multi-course menu, seasonally-inspired and thoughtfully presented. The Experience menu is available daily. Current menus available at DeparturePortland.com

Northwest Oysters*$20.00
half dozen, sake, shallot, citrus
Fall Beet and Brussels Salad$16.00
heirloom apple, pomegranate, goma dressing
Baby Kale and Papaya Salad$14.00
tamarind, persimmon, hazelnut, tom sum dressing
Sashimi*
today's selection
- Market Price
Ginger Edamame$13.00
sesame crisp, pickled jalapeno and mushroom, cilantro
Beet Cured Salmon Roll*$17.00
radish, mandarin, yuzu kosho gel
Spicy Tuna Poke Roll*$21.00
avocado, serrano
Departure Wings$20.00
herb sweet chili, chef pickle
Sweet Shrimp Spring Rolls$15.00
black mushrooms, spiced coconut honey
Pork Belly$18.00
young coconut, apple, ginger, cilantro
Steam Buns$12.00
Choice Of: wagyu meatball, sticky soy and ginger cabbage -or- tempeh
Pork Belly and Kimchi Fried Rice*$18.00
sunny egg, nori
Mahogany Noodles$22.00
chili glaze, truffle marinated crispy tofu, sweet pepper, shiitake, rabe
Winter Squash Khao Soi$25.00
egg noodle, cauliflower, pickled greens, shallot
Beef Tenderloin Skewer*$16.00
waterfall salad, crispy aromatics
Kushiyaki Delicata Squash$13.00
togarashi cashew, smokey onion
Chicken Tenderloin$14.00
yuzu glaze, cilantro, shallot
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What 3,999 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

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OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined today
overall4food5service5ambience2
Great place for special occasions, very cool futuristic entry with creative menu and service was amazing, however, there’s more ambience than I want a tad bit and the lighting is not the best there for pictures. Overall I had a great experience at Departure!
JC
JohnC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food4service5ambience3
My Brisket was dry but everything else was extremely delicious!!!!!
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DarlaS
Portland
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cool ambiance. Outstanding flavors. Decadent dessert. Perfect for date night!
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MadameSusan
Portland
23 reviews
vip
5.0
23 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Impeccable service. Plenty of vegan/vegetarian options and very accommodating of allergies and dietary restrictions. Beautiful location and delicious food and drinks. Worth the price.
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OpenTable Diner
Memphis/West TN
7 reviews
vip
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food5service4ambience4
Hotel in a sketchy part of town. Rooftop bar where we waited on reservation had poor service. But, once seated, meal and service were excellent!
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed the three course experience.
TJ
TJgreat
Charlotte
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service & food. Open and good views of the city.
SR
SusanR
New England
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 24, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience3
The food was outstanding! I started with the oysters which came well seasoned if a bit spicy for my palate, so I poured off most of the liquid and took off the well chopped spice. Next I had the pork belly which was to die for and for a main course the duck. Each dish was very well plated. Portions were just large enough. The only drawback for us was the noise level.
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mdxxxx
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience4
Food & experience was great. However our server was not attentive at all. Had to ask her what her name was, did not check up on us a good amount of times, didn’t suggest anything. Asked her if they do anything for birthdays & responded with such a dry response “ a candle “. Shoutout to the manager for giving me a free dessert. I would come back and I hope to get a better server.
LN
LaNiciaD
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great menu, wonderful views, exceptional service and great bar selection.
TJ
TracyJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A gem of a place in downtown Portland. The food is delicious!
GB
GinaB
San Diego
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience3
Would love if there was more of a fun music vibe. Service was great!
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Katie
Minneapolis
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 18, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
The food was good, but a bit overpriced in my book (my noodle entree was tasty, but only had three tiny pieces of tofu). Took 35 minutes to order a drink, but once we got the order in, the service was better. Great views, energetic place.
Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on June 23, 2022Thank you Katie for taking the time to write a review. We are very pleased to see you enjoyed your experience with us. We promise to continue to earn your high regard on future visits. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
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LeslieL
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
You cannot go wrong with any of the food choices. Everything had such amazing flavor. I tried a lot of the seafood based choices and I was not disappointed. The scallops were extremely tender, and tasty.
Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on June 23, 2022Thank you for the glowing review! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining experience was with us. Thanks for choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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Steve
Vancouver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was AMAZING! Service and food (CULINARY EXPLOSIONS!!!). I would recommend Departure to anyone and everyone. It’s a great venue with phenomenal food, what more could you ask for?
Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on June 23, 2022Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, Steve! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your dinner with us. We will pass along your feedback and positive comments to our management team. We hope to see you again soon!
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LEONARDW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
we shared six items between us and all were excellent.
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Anonymous
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Departure Experience was great. The drinks were well made and food was very good. The overall presentation and ambience was fantastic. The service was outstanding and created an overall enjoyable experience.
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TommyB
Indiana
18 reviews
vip
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Wish the duck dish was more but the overall experience was good. Expresso martini was the worst I’ve ever had but the carrot salad was very tasty. I suggest that you should have a wine pairing with the courses
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Lovesfood
Aberdeen
60 reviews
vip
4.0
60 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Good choices. Carrot salad was great. Broth over pork dumplings so good ask for a spoon. Halibut was nicely prepared Lots of local beer and wine Only bummer was we had the worst table next to the bins where dirty dishes were dropped. I did request a table with a view but we didn’t get what we asked for rather the opposite
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HollieH
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went there for our birthday. We asked to have outside seating for our cocktails and were allowed to stay outside for our meal as well. Great service!!
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ValerieM
Denver
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fabulous dinner Sunday evening! I am vegan and there was options for me.
Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on June 8, 2022Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, Valerie. We are thrilled you enjoyed your dinner with us!
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JennK
San Francisco
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
My daughter and I both had the three course meal, choosing only vegan options. The appetizers and salads were good but the only vegan main was a noodle dish and I thought it was only okay, not amazing like the other dishes we had. Although we had the same main course, my daughter’s was very saucy, almost soupy, with lots of vegetables and mine was much drier with few vegetables. It’s unfortunate that the dishes were inconsistent. But the appetizers were incredible — Thai soup, steamed buns with tempeh, etc. The dessert was a rich chocolate mousse, good but not impeccable or creative. Wait staff was very attentive.
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OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A Portland must do! Excellent service and yummy food!
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ORNamma
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
A great post matinee treat. Food, as always, was terrific. We had to ask for an ala carte menu, as we didn't want to do the fixe prixe menu. Three of us ordered three selections with additional "bites". A perfect amount of food. Great view and service. However, we were told in the Urban Farmers bar downstairs that we could take our unfinished wine glasses with us upstairs -- only to find that we had to give them up -- we assume this is because the restaurants are owned independently.
Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on June 8, 2022Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review! We will pass along your feedback and positive comments to our management team. We hope to see you again soon!
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Tebma
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
The vegan dishes were very meh with the exception of the Tom Kha. Uchu has way better sushi, Mama Dut makes way better steamed buns, yours are too dense. I've had better noodle dishes from Shandong, well before the new owner. The dessert was absolutely terrible, epic failure. I did enjoy the rice lager and my dining companions liked their drinks. I wouldn't come back again and pay over $400 for a mediocre meal, I might consider if someone else was paying, but would suggest another place.
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SandyR
Los Angeles
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great fiood and plentiful. Beautiful view of city from 15th floor. Great seevice
Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on June 6, 2022Thank you for the glowing review! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining experience was with us. Thanks for choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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AdrienneO
Central Coast
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, great decor and ambiance, great service
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TiffanyD
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 2, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
The entrance, dining area, bathrooms and atmosphere were superb. The food was very tasty but very small portions. The sake an IPA were smooth and tasty. However, for just 2 people eating dinner and 1 drink each, $160 is a bit pricy. Also the rooftop lounge was closed for private party and that's the reason we wanted to go. It was a good experience, and I may recommend to wealthier people but I probably won't ever go back.
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kevinF
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always the best service and food. Just over the top amazing every time. It was our anniversary and they even brought a couple glasses of bubbly
Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on May 31, 2022Thank you for the glowing review! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining experience was with us. Thanks for choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
Good food that took a year to get to us
Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on June 6, 2022Thank you Guest for your feedback regarding your recent visit with us! I will pass along your positive remarks to our staff as well as work with them on the issues you raised to ensure a better visit next time. I am so sorry the wait time for your food was too long. We strive to hit all the service marks and we fell a bit short here. Please come back at any time and ask for Matt. I know we can make something happen which will make up for our shortfall on your last visit. Take care and have a fantastic day!
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NikiP
New England
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall2food3service2ambience2
Food was really tasty and inventive. The environment is kind of a club. Don't expect to be able to hear the person across the table from you.
Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on May 30, 2022Thank you for your feedback regarding your recent visit with us! I will pass along your positive remarks to our staff as well as work with them on the issues you raised to ensure a better visit next time. We would love to have you return for another visit and have you sat at a quieter table. If there is anything else we can do to assist you, please feel free to reach out to us directly at the restaurant. I hope you have a fantastic day and we again thank you for your comments
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AMarie
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great views, amazing food!! Fantastic date night !!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Drinks and appetizers were very good. Got a great table, and service was fantastic. Our entree's took longer than expected, and they were not very good. Steak was overcooked, scallops we're a bit sandy, and bland.
Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on May 31, 2022Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review, Daniel! We will pass along your feedback and positive comments to our management team. We hope to see you again soon!
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AcaciaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, service, and atmosphere were outstanding! Only downside was that tables were pretty close together leaving little space to move around and little privacy from your neighbors. Would love to come back when the weather is nicer and sit out on the patio!
Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on May 31, 2022Thank you for the glowing review! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining experience was with us. Thanks for choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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lovetodine
Portland
26 reviews
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
When we arrived there was someone in our party celebrating a Birthday which I had stated in the reservation. The hostess wished a Happy Birthday, but unfortunately there was no candle or dessert celebration like we have gotten in the past even after being mentioned to the server. Bummer. It was our guests 19th birthday and she had never been to Departure as it was a surprise. Too bad it wasn't wrapped up with a candle on the dessert to recognize that.
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AmyS
Miami
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing service and fantastic food!
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rusty97015
Seattle
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was incredible, per usual! The noise level was a little high but we were able to carry on a conversation well enough. The timing of the courses was perfect! We never felt rushed.
Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on May 27, 2022Thank you for the glowing review! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining experience was with us. Thanks for choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
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OpenTable Diner
Salt Lake City
1 review
vip
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 25, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
I made a reservation like a month ahead because I had a friend visiting from out of town. We show up on a Wednesday afternoon and there’s plenty of available tables on the patio. I ask if we could sit by the ledge so we could get a view of the city and I am given bogus excuses as to why my friend and I can’t sit at the tables. One of them being that there’s a private party coming… Even though there’s a bunch of separate tables… It just felt very discriminatory. It was actually pretty bad experience and I will not be bringing any more visitors from a town.
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SueB
Little Rock
11 reviews
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on May 22, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Service not very attentive. Ended up complaining twice. Ultimately the manager took over our care and he did good job. Most of the food was good to great.
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KennyK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, an outstanding meal with serious appeal and incredibly efficient and keen service. This will forever be one of my top favorite places to dine; and the ambiance is on another level with beautiful architecture. A special and memorable experience every time!
Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on May 25, 2022Thank you for the glowing review! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining experience was with us. Thanks for choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff temperature check required
- Contact tracing information collected

FAQs

Departure Restaurant and Lounge is rated 4.5 stars by 3999 OpenTable diners.

Departure Restaurant and Lounge does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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