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1. Bistro Alder
3.9
Excellent(19)
Price: Expensive
• Bistro • Downtown
Booked 1 time today
Welcome to Bistro Alder, a Pacific Northwest bistro and craft cocktail bar nestled within the heart of our vibrant Portland hotel. We invite you to experience the perfect blend of city energy and regional flavors, where sustainably sourced ingredients meet the art of mixology in a warm, inviting atmosphere.Our menu features a variety of dishes made with seasonal produce. We strive to offer an unforgettable dining experience for both hotel guests and city locals alike.The atmosphere is refined yet relaxed, with wooden accents, exposed beams, and large windows that offer views of the lively urban landscape. Whether you’re here for a casual meal, a celebratory dinner, or just to unwind after a long day, Bistro Alder provides a welcoming escape from the hustle and bustle.Come for the food. Stay for the drinks. Taste the region, right at your doorstep.
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2. Mama Mia Trattoria
4.5
Awesome(1826)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Downtown
Booked 8 times today
When you step through the doors of Mama Mia Trattoria, you've taken a step back in time to a traditional Italian kitchen where everything is made from scratch, including our mozzarella cheese, fresh pastas, sauces, and our scrumptious desserts. We are committed to providing the highest quality food and service and spare absolutely no expense when using the best local products and sustainable resources available. Our old school classic Italian food, like that offered at the finest restaurants in “Little Italy’s” across the United States. Our guarantee is to exceed your expectations.
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3. Bar Dolly
4.9
Exceptional(34)
Price: Expensive
• Dining Bar • Downtown
Booked 13 times today
Bar Dolly, a new wine and cocktail destination from the Sesame Collective Restaurant Group, serves as a companion bar to next door sister southern Italian restaurant Dolly Olive. Bar Dolly offers anextensive collection of Mediterranean wines, and regional dishes. The spritz menu includes Italian classics like Aperol spritzes and Bicicletas and the house Negroni is an instant classic, poured tableside. Bar Dolly shares a kitchen with Dolly Olive, which centers around Southern Mediterranean ingredients and flavors, with an emphasis on an in house bakery program, fresh made pastas and other dishes that are treated simply and presented elegantly. Chef Casey Brigan and Sesame Collective Culinary Director Natalie Gullish have developed a menu of featured Dolly Olive favorites, as well as a few more snack-forward options like salami and cheese boards.
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4. CRAFTpdx
4.1
Excellent(198)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 1 time today
CRAFTpdx is a Northwest inspired restaurant in the heart of downtown Portland, Oregon. We specialize in locally sourced, seasonal food & beverage. Our menu inspiration pulls from our teams diverse culinary background, which allows us to offer our guests an ever changing menu selection. We work intimately with local producers and growers, which is reflected not only in our dishes, but also in our curated beverages as well. We invite you to wander in and excite your taste buds with our thoughtfully crafted cocktails & cuisine.
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5. Punch Bowl Social - Portland
4.6
Exceptional(36)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 4 times today
We’re all about good vibes and unforgettable hangs. Whether you’re looking for a chill night with friends, belting out karaoke tunes (even if you don’t know all the words), or just laughing over a few gutterballs, we’ve got you covered. With fourteen locations nationwide, each offering unique adventures, there’s always a reason to come through and make some memories with us.Every night brings something new, from our crowd favorites, Music Bingo and Trivia, to a Silent Disco with three DJs. Bring your besties or get ready to meet some new ones!Let us host your next event! We’ve got the beats pumping, drinks flowing, and games ready. From full venue buyouts to exclusive gatherings, we have options to fit your every need.
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6. The Social Spoon
3.5
Very Good(7)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
The Social Spoon hosts a fun atmosphere with comfortably refined American faire and playful cocktails.
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7. High Horse
3.8
Excellent(29)
Price: Moderate
• American • Downtown
Booked 1 time today
Soak up the Portland vibe and take in scenic views at High Horse. Get together over signature cocktails, craft beers, local wine, and elevated comfort food that is seasonal and specific to the Pacific Northwest. High Horse is located inside The Bidwell Hotel Portland.
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8. Jeju
4.6
Exceptional(99)
Price: Very Expensive
• Korean • Southeast Portland
Booked 14 times today
Please note: We kindly ask that large parties of 6 or more participate in our Chef's Tasting Menu.Korean-American cuisine with a focus on wood-fired cooking techniques and whole-animal butchery, Jeju Restaurant is the newest addition to the Han Oak family of restaurants by Chef Peter Cho and Sun Young Park.
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9. Canard - Burnside
4.8
Exceptional(196)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Northeast Portland
Booked 27 times today
Wine bar meets casual eatery in the heart of Portland's Central East Side. From the team that brought you Le Pigeon.
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10. Kachka
4.9
Exceptional(2388)
Price: Expensive
• Eastern European • Southeast Portland
Booked 53 times today
Kachka features an award-winning menu of post-soviet inspired dishes including famous dishes such as the Herring under a fur coat, Rabbit in a clay pot, dumplings and much more. The restaurant is an homage to the dishes our chef/owner grew up eating. Kachka is open for indoor onsite dining. Walk-in lounge and bar seating are also available. Our Lavka grocery is open from 11am-9pm daily with counter service ordering from our Lavka cafe and deli available from 11-3. Seating is first come first serve on our upper patio or indoor lounge tables. We have proudly replaced tipping with a 22% service fee in order to provide a base wage of $25 per hour and free healthcare for all employees. More information is available at kachkapdx.com/wage-equityFor more info about Kachka, and our deli Lavka please visit our website: https://www.kachkapdx.com/about-us

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  • JanetVIP
    Portland / Oregon •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    An awesome find. Will definitely return. Food & wine -perfect!
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    Bar DollyPrice: Expensive• Dining Bar• Downtown
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    4.9
  • DianneVIP
    Phoenix / Arizona •91 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This is the Italian we all wanted. Like Mama or Grandma made. Table for eight in a well designed corner celebrating a family event. Lovely service from Michelle and entrees that were delicious , well presented, and very tasty. Loved our starter calamari … crispy tentacles, tender squid with two tasty sauces. Several people loved the Bolognese. I had fabulous Saltimbocca. Husband loved his cioppino. Zeppole dessert was a huge hit.
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    Mama Mia TrattoriaPrice: Moderate• Contemporary Italian• Downtown
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    4.5
  • GraceVIP
    Portland / Oregon •27 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    First time at this establishment. Party of 7 for Father's Day on a beautiful day. Located inside a cute boutique hotel. The service was great! The host, server and hotel bartender was an awesome one man show during our brunch experience. He was attentive, personable and professional. Food was good and portions were a good size. Overall a good experience!
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    CRAFTpdxPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
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    4.1
  • Sherri
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •7 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on May 12, 2025
    Just an odd experience. Hardly anyone there. Understaffed. Started putting up chairs hours before close.
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    Punch Bowl Social - PortlandPrice: Moderate• American• Downtown
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    4.6
  • Julie
    Las Vegas •1 review
    4.0
    Dined on Feb 15, 2025
    Servers very friendly. Took a while to get our food though even though it wasn’t too busy. Portions small for the price.
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    Bistro AlderPrice: Expensive• Bistro• Downtown
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    3.9

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