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Departure Restaurant and Lounge

4.4
4.4
4256 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Asian
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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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 40 times today
Experiences are available.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 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
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+, Women
  • 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: (503) 802-5370
  • 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

  • DEPARTURE DUCK EXPERIENCE

    $80.00 per person

    Dec 1 - Dec 31, 2023
    DUCK BONE BROTH Spicy Chili Oil, Matsutake Mushroom WINTER GREEN SALAD Roasted Root Vegetables, Poached Pear, Long Pepper Pomegranate Dressing ROASTED PEKING DUCK 7 Spice-Cured, Honey-Glazed, Chef Carved Steamed Buns, Moo Shu Pancakes Cucumber, Scallion, Candied Kumquat, Hoisin Sauce DUCK FRIED RICE Duck Trim, Garlic, Green Onion, Chili DUCK FAT COCONUT ICE CREAM Oregon Huckleberry Sauce, Sesame Tuile
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  • New Years Eve 2023

    $35.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    Come celebrate with us on December 31st for a celebratory evening! New Year's Eve table reservations include chef's selection of Dim Sum paired with sparkling from Willamette Valley's own Argyle Winery. Price per person of $35 includes access to Ketel One sponsored West Deck soiree featuring Portland favorite DJ Keawe of Pure Pulse, bringing in the new year from 9pm to 12:30 am! Specialty menus will be available throughout the evening, featuring seasonal favorites and holiday classics. Reservations are available from 9:30 pm to 11 pm for this featured event with hours of operation extended through 1 am.
    New Years Eve 2023 Photo

  • New Years Eve 2023 Magnum Edition

    $35.00 per person

    Dec 31, 2023 only
    Make it a party! Grab a group of your friends and celebrate in style with a Magnum of Argyle Brut. Eligible for groups of 6-8 guests. Come celebrate with us on December 31st for a celebratory evening! New Year's Eve table reservations include Chef's selection of Dim Sum paired with sparkling from Willamette Valley's own Argyle Winery. Price per person of $35 includes access to Ketel One sponsored West Deck soiree featuring Portland favorite DJ Keawe of Pure Pulse, bringing in the new year from 9pm to 12:30 am! Specialty menus will be available throughout the evening, featuring seasonal favorites and holiday classics. Reservations are available from 9:30 pm to 11 pm for this featured event with hours of operation extended through 1 am.
    New Years Eve 2023 Magnum Edition Photo

What 4,256 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Hot spot

  • Portland

    Innovative

  • Portland

    Hot spot

  • Portland

    Great for scenic views

4,255 Reviews

  1. Mike

    Portland

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Duck Experience is always highlight of dining year. Everybody we refer to it are amazed and very appreciative. Even the usual non-duck eaters will like it due to the perfect preparation and presentation. Service always charming and efficient, and Jessica this time was no exception. Wish they had it more than once a year!

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  2. SallyC

    Portland

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was professional and amazing! We were treated like royalty. Duck tasting menu was delicious beyond belief -always a winner!

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded today

    Thank you for the glowing review! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining experience was with us. We appreciate you choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  3. ClaireM

    Portland

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for the Duck tasting menu. Was fantastic, we loved all the courses served. Duck bone broth, winter greens salad with Asian pears, the whole roasted duck with all the fixings was very well done. Also loved the coconut ice cream that was apparently made with duck fat but was delicious did not taste like duck! Will go back again next December, they only have it available in month of December.

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded 5 days ago

    Thank you for the glowing review! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining experience was with us and even more excited that you enjoyed our Duck Month experience. We appreciate you choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Incredible views. The experience menu was wonderful, especially with the added drink pairings. My only negatives involved a couple of my dishes. One was a pickled fish that just seemed average, the other was the octopus which took an excessive amount of force energy to chew. But, flavors and sauces and everything else was Incredible and the price was perfect for what we received. Also, was the perfect amount of food with great timing between courses. Will recommend and return.

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  5. BarbaraR

    Seattle

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Wish I’d checked more recent reviews. We’ve eaten here years ago and loved it, but it’s really gone downhill in terms of both food and service.

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  6. rsand2010

    Portland

    11 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We decided to try the Duck Experience at $80/plate and it was cooked to perfection. Our waitress was very professional and always appeared just when needed. The cocktails were good and the corkage was $35 for the bottle we brought to pair with Duck. We will go again when they offer this event.

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded 7 days ago

    Thank you for the glowing review! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining experience was with us. We appreciate you choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  7. Fran

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Good overall meal... was it worth $200 for 2 people? Prob not.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the Duck experience and it was delicious. Each course was amazing, presentation fun and all of it so flavorful. We also had the Oysters which were great too! Wonderful drinks and a huge selection!

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded 7 days ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this 5-Star review! We appreciate you choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance, friendly help though at times a bit delayed service. Most food was above-average presentation with average flavor. A couple of the tapas were actually not that good (i.e. very under-cooked squash).

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded 6 days ago

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write this wonderful review,=! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your experience at Departure Restaurant and Lounge. We will pass along your feedback and positive comments to our team. We hope to see you again soon!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall Experience was good. We got seated quickly (we did have reservations) and it wasn't long before our waitress came by and asked if we had any questions about the menus. It was our first time here so her explanation of the 2 menus was helpful. Unfortunately, she did not ask any of us if we wanted a drink and it was at least 10 minutes before she came back to see if we had any questions. We ordered from both menus and felt the quality and portion of food was good for the price. A little disappointed on the desserts as we ordered 3 different items and none of them really lived up to what we expected. Would definitely return but will skip dessert.

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on December 1, 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Departure Restaurant + Lounge. We're delighted to hear that your overall visit was enjoyable and that you appreciated the prompt seating and helpfulness of our staff in guiding you through our menus. We apologize for any oversight in service, particularly the initial beverage service. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us refine our guest experience, and we'll be sure to address this with our team. Additionally, we apologize that the desserts did not live up to your expectations. Thank you for choosing Departure Restaurant + Lounge and we look forward to serving you again in the near future!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service by all staff from front of house to back of house. Pacing of drinks, courses was excellent. Jason provided a great server experience. We enjoyed celebrating our anniversary !

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on November 27, 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are excited to see you enjoyed your experience with us! We promise to continue to earn your high regard on future visits. Thank you for choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge!

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  12. Olivia

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow what an amazing place for a date!! The food was AMAZING! I think the best I’ve ever had. Very beautiful atmosphere

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on November 20, 2023

    Hey Olivia, We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our atmosphere beautiful. It's wonderful to know that we could make your date special. We strive to provide the best dining experience and your feedback tells us we're on the right track. Thank you for taking the time to leave this wonderful review. We look forward to serving you again soon! Best, The Departure Team

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    vip
    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The only thing that I noticed. Was my girlfriend and I both got gin and tonics. It tasted like there wasn't much gin in either of our drinks.

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on November 20, 2023

    Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! We are so happy to see you enjoyed your overall experience at Departure Restaurant and Lounge. We will pass along your feedback to our team. We hope to see you again soon!

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  14. SonjaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely food. Great service. Loved the place. We enjoyed it a lot.

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on November 16, 2023

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this 5-Star review, SonjaC! We appreciate you choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  15. JohnB

    Portland

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Danny was amazing and one of the best waiters we’ve had the pleasure of interacting with in a very long time. He made it an even more enjoyable experience!

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 13, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Valet services were not great. Too expensive and a 10 minute wait to get the car after dinner Food was mediocre

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was alright but it made my stomach felt weird when I returned home.

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Husband has celiac and we were reassured right away that they can accommodate and avoid contamination. Great food and experience overall.

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on November 14, 2023

    Thank you for the glowing review! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining experience was with us. We appreciate you choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  19. saraha

    Portland

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was surprised how good the food was since the tasting menu was only $55. A little disappointed with their wine selection so I had to get a cocktail.

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on November 14, 2023

    Thank you for the glowing review! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining experience was with us. Please now that we have lots of additional wines available and our bartenders are happy to share some "off the menu" bottles with you. We appreciate you choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  20. JamesF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, food and ambience. I cannot wait to go back.

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on November 14, 2023

    Thank you for the glowing review! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining experience was with us. We appreciate you choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  21. Levipie

    Tucson

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Outstanding food and services. Very loud. Worth the visits. Great foodie experience.

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on November 6, 2023

    Thank you for the glowing review! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining experience was with us. We appreciate you choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  22. Cleve

    Portland

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun place with a high level Asian food menu. Loved the cocktails and Korean inspired menu items.

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on November 6, 2023

    Thank you for the glowing review! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining experience was with us. We appreciate you choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  23. VP14

    Portland

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a good experience. Food is always top notch

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on November 6, 2023

    Thank you VP14 for taking the time to write a review. We are excited to see you enjoyed your experience with us! We promise to continue to earn your high regard on future visits. Thank you for choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge!

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  24. EmEm

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 22, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall experience is mediocre. I had high expectations walking in due to others' experience but I did not feel the same way. For such place, the service was quite lacking. The server was not very attentive and did not check in often. Our table opt-in for the 3-course dinner. Definitely worth the price but not sure if I like the flavors of the different dishes. I found that everything was on the saltier side and some of the flavors were too overpowering. This can be a personal opinion though. However, the sushi roll is definitely not worth. For the price, it contained very little salmon and just a bunch of chives inside the roll. The rice was also very cold. Felt like it just came out of the fridge.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    I liked the setting views where amazing . For a Mexican family it was new to us but we still enjoyed everything we ordered thank you

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on October 24, 2023

    Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We are excited to see you enjoyed your experience with us! We promise to continue to earn your high regard on future visits. Thank you for choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge!

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  26. AmberleeP

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was sexy and delicious.. the atmosphere was loud but fun and had a cool interio. The service was great and they easily accommodated my GF allergy! We will go again

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on October 20, 2023

    Thank you for the glowing review! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining experience was with us. We appreciate you choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  27. DavidG

    San Diego

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent spot for a business meeting, great view, comfortable seating. Great service (except for one person who was curt).

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on October 12, 2023

    Thank you for the glowing review! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining/meeting experience was with us. We appreciate you choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  28. KielW

    Sacramento

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    The service was terrible enough to warrant taking the time to leave a review. We had finished our appetizer before our drinks came out. We never had a plate in front of us at the same time that we had a drink. There was a long wait for anything to show up. We had multiple different servers with no explanation for what was happening. The food started as bland and entirely underwhelming and eventually improved to being passable. A single pour of a standard whiskey was $30 while the exact same drink is $11 at the bar just up the street. We could not wait for the meal to be over so we could leave. The experience was entirely atrocious.

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  29. MelL

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Interesting pairings. Everything was very flavorful. Kind of pricey, but expected.

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on October 4, 2023

    Thank you MelL for taking the time to write a review. We are excited to see you enjoyed your experience with us! We promise to continue to earn your high regard on future visits. Thank you for choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge!

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  30. amanda

    Portland

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on October 1, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Been coming here for years and the food was not good and the service was terrible.

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  31. KimH

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for a small get together and get-to-know each other event. The food was amazing. The space was perfect in ambiance. We could hear each other and enjoy each others company. The waitstaff was really nice and added to the experience.

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on October 2, 2023

    Thank you for the glowing review, Kim! I'm thrilled to read about how wonderful your dining experience was with us. We appreciate you choosing Departure Restaurant and Lounge and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  32. JimL

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The restaurant was an outstanding experience. Superb food, service, view, atmosphere...but the ending was completely shocking and totally unacceptable...value parking!!! It was outrageously expensive (more than midtown Manhattan, downtown Chicago or just about anywhere else. And, you do NOT even validate any/all of it. Then, after recovering from the knock on the head, it took over 20 minutes to get our car. If you are going to charge the highest dinner valet prices in the country, you better have the vehicle appear within moments. To give you perspective, I will definitely recommend our friend to NOT go to Departure as the valet parking knocks it down from very, very high marks to avoid at all cost.

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  33. AshleyL

    Portland

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 26, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was the only thing I was particularly disappointed. Once seated we waited 30 min for our order to be taken. Then another 45 min for our first course to come out whereas the table seated after us had their order taken and food served before us. The waitress also made more frequent rounds to check on them but would skip us despite our tables being right next to each other

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  34. Dave2023

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ther service was good but when we order they didn’t brought it at the same time. We have to wait for everyone dish and food was getting cold. The experience with the food is ok but not for the price that they charge. The pork belly was my favorite. The rest pretty mediocre. The sashimi the texture of the fish wasn’t firm didn’t taste like fresh. The server was really good.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a lovely dinner experience. The service and food was excellent! The weather perfect and the views, amazing! Thank you so much! We will he back in our next visit!

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The last day of summer, on the deck, high above beautiful Portland. As usual, Departure hit all the 'marks.' From the reservation process to the final tab, all was good. Prompt seating, a 6-top on the deck. Our server was amazing, on it, attentive, friendly and funny. The food was great. Kimchi-fried rice, pork belly, sushi, G&T's, wine.....it all was great. We were able to spend as much time as we wanted, never felt rushed or overwhelmed. A great experience, with a group or on a date. We've never been disappointed.

    Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded on September 26, 2023

    Thank 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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  37. LarisaL

    Denver

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was Ok, service below average for that kind of restaurant

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  38. MatthewM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The green bean dish is far from satisfactory. We should have sent it back, it needs a lot of work. Everything else was outstanding.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    We were both freezing cold. And I even dressed expecting to be cold and was still freezing. Waiter was slow. Empty drinks for 10-15 mins. You’d think they would keep cocktails topped off since they make tips on those pricey cocktails. Food was good but honestly has gone downhill since we’ve been there last, and so many better options in the city. Hell I would have much rather been downstairs at Urban Farmer. Last time we visit.

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  40. Rach

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Unfortunately this didn't live up to expectations to a restaurant of this calibre. We arrived to find our table had been given to someone else, we were allocated a table at the side of the main restaurant, here the air conditioning was freezing & made it most unpleasant. Service was very average/untrained/exceptionally slow. I don't think it was reflective of all staff - we asked to move tables due to the freezing airconditioning blowing directly over the tables (on this night the front desk said alot of guests expressed how cold it was) - this server was brilliant, until the original server took over. Thankfully the chef/food was AMAZING and saved the evening. Portland has so many amazing dining options, sadly I wouldn't go back, or recommend, which is really disappointing.

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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

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Google Map for Departure Restaurant and Lounge

525 Southwest Morrison Street 15th Floor, 15th Floor, Portland, OR 97204

Additional information

  • Cross street
    6th Avenue and Morrison
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • 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.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Asian and Pacific Islander, LGBTQ+, Women
  • Executive chef
    Matt Christianson
  • 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
  • Website
    https://www.departureportland.com/
  • Phone number
    (503) 802-5370
  • 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: (503) 802-5370

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