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A photo of Mediterranean Exploration Company restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(208)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland
Booked 49 times today
Mediterranean Exploration is a restaurant located in Portland, Oregon that specializes in serving upscale Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. The restaurant features casual dining in an industrial setting with a chic décor. Mediterranean Exploration serves dinner nightly and offers a variety of raw, oven, mezza, piato and grilled options on the menu for diners to choose from. The restaurant features a seasonal, market driven menu that changes daily based on seasonal varieties and the local farmers' produce available.
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4.7
Exceptional(252)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Pearl District
Booked 30 times today
Portland's Oven and Shaker is a popular dining destination for locals and visitors who crave artisan pizzas and unique bar drinks served in a warm and inviting setting. The nettle pesto arancino rice ball made with parmesan risotto and mushrooms and the fried calamari and octopus fritto misto with lemon and honey make stunning starters. In addition to traditional pizza choices, like margherita and bianca, Oven and Shaker crafts specialty pizzas, like the maple pig topped with apple butter, smoked ham, pork belly and maple mascarpone, the goat cheese topped with roasted leeks, prosciutto and aged balsamic and the vegetarian cauliflower topped with peppers, olives and cheese. Accompanying your pizza with a craft beer or cocktail, like the pineapple trainwreck made with rum, lemon, pineapple and ginger syrup, is a winning idea.For a sweet finale, enjoy Oven and Shaker's homemade mint chocolate stracciatella gelato.
A photo of Brix - Downtown Portland restaurant
4.3
Awesome(2485)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Downtown
Booked 36 times today
Already open ten years and counting, this neighborhood establishment is still a go-to for easy drinking, a variety of plates, and overall good times. The frequently updated event calendar keeps the door swinging, and new friends the regulars are always bringing.Ideal for large groups, the menu features seasonal, global-inspired tavern fare, extensive craft beer offerings and original handcrafted cocktails.Early and late happy hours keep guests glued to their seats as they get caught up on the latest sports games airing all around the restaurant, and the daily food and drink specials keep locals and visitors alike coming back again and again.And have you heard the talk about brunch? Those donuts though.
A photo of MoMoYama restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(511)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • Pearl District
Booked 22 times today
For any Omakase Reservations please call the restaurant to make a reservation over the phone or in person, as those are separate reservations than our main dining floor. Any Omakase reservations will have to be made a few days in advance and are only available Wednesday through Saturday, 5:30 and 7:30.
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4.7
Exceptional(22)
Price: Expensive
• Dining Bar • Downtown
Booked 16 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.
A photo of Comala restaurant
4.6
Exceptional(20)
Price: Moderate
• Mexican • Pearl District
Booked 1 time today
Best bars in Portland from Eater: https://pdx.eater.com/maps/portland-essential-bars-best-barsALL PARTIES OF 4 OR FEWER ARE FOR WALK-IN ONLY. We do not take reservations for parties of fewer than 4. Comala is an intimate, dimly lit cocktail bar with over 85 Mezcales. Brought to you by República & Co.Botana menu by Chef Dani of De Noche. Open 5pm to midnight on Friday and Saturday, 5pm to 10pm Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday.
A photo of Verde Cocina en la Perla restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(328)
Price: Moderate
• Northwest • Pearl District
Booked 8 times today
Verde Cocina brings the best of NW bounty to you with a fusion of Mexican flavors. Since 2009 we've been working with local farmers and purveyors to source the freshest ingredients we can find. Looking for a juicy steak, a delicious cheese filled quesadilla, AND a hearty vegan entree to satisfy everyone in your group? You've come to the right place. Our entire menu is naturally gluten-free and we offer options for a variety of dietary lifestyles. Paleo-minded and Vegans unite! Our full bar features fresh squeezed cocktails, Mexican and local draft beers, a large selection of premium tequilas, and a delicious selection of wines.Come to Verde Cocina in Portland's Pearl District for a workday lunch, happy hour with friends, dinner, or a relaxing weekend brunch with family. We're conveniently located on NW Hoyt between NW 11th & 12th ave- just around the corner from some of Portland's hottest art galleries and a few blocks from Portland's beloved Jamison square.
A photo of Hal's Cafe restaurant
4.2
Awesome(164)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Our upscale yet comfortable Hal's Café welcomes you in, where the familiar touches of McMenamins’ signature art combine with natural light, phenomenal stained glass and an open kitchen with a view of chefs, for a sophisticated dining experience.Breakfast and brunch feature dishes ranging from chilaquiles to brioche french toast, and fresh bakery items and espresso. Meet up for lunch and enjoy the wood-fired pizza fresh from the custom oven, or a specialty salad or Nashville hot chicken sandwich.Dinner is a feast, with options such as roasted chicken, lamb and halibut. House-made desserts and the extensive spirits, wine, ale and craft cocktail list are pairings to any of these dining experiences. The Bloody Mary with house-pickled vegetables is highly sought-after, as is the Zeus Fizz—with house shrub syrup.
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4.3
Awesome(403)
Price: Moderate
• Tapas / Small Plates • Pearl District
Booked 7 times today
Happy Hour 4 PM to 5:30 PM Walk in's are always welcome! Eat when you drink, drink when you eat is the Spanish philosophy. We have elevated tapas to the next level by integrating world cuisine in tapas form. You will find Spanish, Greek, Indian, Japanese, African and South American cuisines; all as tapas! One tapa per person and a different one with each drink is the idea, then everyone enjoys tasting, sharing and having funTo book large groups, events and private dining please call us at +1 (971) 389-0212
A photo of The Star Portland restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(301)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Pearl District
Booked 12 times today
At The Star Pizza, we have take enormous pride in serving our award-winning deep dish and thin crust pizzas. By offering organic salads, appetizers made from scratch, house made dressings and sauces, oven baked sandwiches, and fresh dough tossed daily, our once small pizzerias have blossomed into a dynamic neighborhood restaurants. Beyond dozens of signature dishes, our bar serves artisan cocktails, carefully selected wines and beer in an elegant yet comfortable environment. Our commitment to our employees, community, schools and local nonprofit organizations embodies who we are. We treat our guests like family, invest in our employees, and use responsible and high quality ingredients to continue The Star legacy. Thank you for choosing to dine with us.

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  • Chad
    Portland / Oregon •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Attention! Attention to detail. Attention to customers. And attention to flavor. I was pleasantly surprised by the amazing service. The staff was friendly and accommodating. They handled a tricky wine cork with aplomb. We chose the tasting menu - and we’re not disappointed. The dishes were flavorful and amazing. The broccoli raab was pleasantly smoky and charred to perfection. The hamachi crisp was buttery and the octopus was fork-tender and perfectly prepared. The desserts were great…but the olive oil cake which Curtis was unreal! My friend had been there before but it was my first time - and it won’t be the last. I highly recommend this eclectic and flavorful restaurant.
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    Mediterranean Exploration CompanyPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Northwest Portland
    4.8
  • Craig
    Washington, D.C. Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    We came to brix for a birthday brunch. We were seated right away. Our service was great, the food was delicious. Atmosphere was very nice. Bonus points for having opentable!
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    Brix - Downtown PortlandPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Downtown
    4.3
  • Mary Mae
    Greater Boston •32 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    I really enjoyed my food and dining experience! I definitely recommend eating here, but not for a quiet night out. The space is much smaller than the main restaurant and thus became really loud when it became fully packed. The herb frites, fried chicken confit, and tiramisu were all delicious. I also ate a pasta dish with short rib meat , which was tasty, too. The food here is by far one of my favorites in a long time.
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    Bar DollyPrice: Expensive• Dining Bar• Downtown
    4.7
  • Suzanne
    San Francisco Bay Area •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 30, 2025
    Excellent pizza, wonderful cocktails, nice ambiance. Our only criticism is that twice when we have dined with reservations for 7:30 pm, while finishing our meal close to 9:00 ( closing time ), they turn the lights up, start sweeping the floor and turn stools up. We didn’t mind waiting to sit at our reserved table until 8:00 both times but would rather not feel “rushed” to leave right at 9:00. Otherwise, can’t say enough about the excellent food!
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    Oven and ShakerPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Pearl District
    4.7
  • lawrie
    Portland / Oregon •22 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jan 10, 2025
    While slightly loud the food was exceptional, the service was great. A wonderful meal.
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    MoMoYamaPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Pearl District
    4.9
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