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1. Dolly Olive
4.7
Exceptional(285)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Northwest Portland
Booked 23 times today
Located in the heart of Downtown Portland, OR on the bustling corner of SW Alder & SW 12th, Dolly Olive centers around Southern Mediterranean ingredients and flavors, with an emphasis on an in house bakery program, fresh made pastas, and Italian aperitifs. Dolly Olive sports an inviting atmosphere featuring soft leather banquettes, warm wood accents, and custom patterned tiles. We're currently serving brunch & dinner daily with a midday aperitivo hour. Whether you're stopping in for a pre-show dinner, celebrating a special event in your life, or just popping in for a quick bite at Dolly Olive you can expect an excellent experience, start to finish.
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2. Screen Door - Pearl District
4.8
Exceptional(799)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Pearl District
Booked 76 times today
Screen Door has been serving up Southern hospitality in Portland since 2006, offering a vibrant take on classic Southern comfort food made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Known for our legendary fried chicken, indulgent brunch, and warm, welcoming atmosphere, we bring the rich traditions of Southern cooking to the Pacific Northwest. With locations on East Burnside and in the Pearl District, we're proud to be a gathering place for both longtime regulars and new visitors alike.
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3. Urban Farmer Portland
4.6
Exceptional(2952)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Downtown
Booked 29 times today
Located in the beautiful 8th floor atrium of The Nines Hotel Portland, Urban Farmer was founded on the idea that combining responsibly sourced food, high-quality ingredients and down-to-earth values would create a new kind of steakhouse, where people could create memories and communities could thrive. We're less steak and more house. Our house - and yours.
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4. The Tavern at Heathman
3.9
Excellent(315)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 2 times today
Located in downtown Portland, The Tavern at Heathman blends historic charm with farm to table Pacific Northwest cuisine. Set within the Historic Heathman Hotel, this esteemed restaurant offers an intimate ambiance and a menu that celebrates the region's bounty. From King Salmon to our Smash Burger, each dish showcases the best of local ingredients. Book your reservation for breakfast or dinner and come cozy up in The Tavern!
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5. Bar Dolly
4.9
Exceptional(33)
Price: Expensive
• Dining Bar • Downtown
Booked 5 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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6. Al-Amir Lebanese Restaurant Portland Oregon
4.9
Exceptional(500)
Price: Moderate
• Lebanese • Southwest Portland
If these beautiful brick walls of the historic Bishop's House that Al Amir calls home could speak.....Oh, the stories they could tell! The happy chatter of family and friends gathering. The rhythm and flourish of Lebanese music and dance. The laughter of once-in-a-lifetime celebrations. Gluten free and vegan options available The quiet, loving gazes across a table for two, relishing a fine dining experience together. Since 1988, Al Amir has made these moments possible for guests like you. We only create dishes from scratch using the finest of ingredients, carefully spending hours each and every day to create our exquisite cuisine. Come join us as we bring you the delights of Al Amir!
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7. Nostrana
4.7
Exceptional(5812)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Southeast Portland
Booked 84 times today
Nostrana—literally ours—invokes local. Simple food from honest ingredients. Pure, regional, Italian. Opened in 2005, Nostrana is Chef/Owner Cathy Whims’ love letter to Italy. This is a restaurant built on relationships: with our amazing farmers and purveyors, our dedicated staff, and of course with you, our guest.We hope to offer something timeless and authentic in a beautiful space, the regional specialties of Italy deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. We strive to be better every day. We're currently reserving indoor tables and bar seating. When available, outdoor patio reservations may be subject to weather disruptions.A Service Charge of 22% is applied to all checks at Nostrana, providing a professional and equitable wage for all team members.
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8. Mediterranean Exploration Company
4.9
Exceptional(261)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland
Booked 46 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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9. Shalom Y'all
4.8
Exceptional(199)
Price: Expensive
• Mediterranean • Southeast Portland
Booked 41 times today
Shalom Y'all is an exploration and celebration of the Levant. We combines flavors and dishes from the Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Middle East with the produce and proteins of the Pacific Northwest to produce a phenomenal menu. Some standout items include the grilled lamb chops in Greek vinaigrette, the Baharat spiced chicken kebab served over mejadara, and our silky hummus served with fresh baked pita.Shalom Y'all is located in the heart of Eastside Portland, Oregon and boasts a charming, industrial atmosphere featuring exposed cement walls flanked by warm wooden accents. You'll experience innovative yet approachable cuisine, an inspired menu of cocktails and beverages, all in a lively atmosphere.We are currently reserving seating in our Dining Room, our Bar (21+), and our Chef's Counter.
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10. Kachka
4.9
Exceptional(2388)
Price: Expensive
• Eastern European • Southeast Portland
Booked 63 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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  • Maria
    Tampa / Central Florida West •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined today
    my husband and I decided to try this restaurant on recommendation of a local. It did not disappoint. Some of the best southern food we have had. Ambience was great, service was quick and food was absolutely delicious. You will not be disappointed 
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    Screen Door - Pearl DistrictPrice: Moderate• Southern• Pearl District
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    4.8
  • keith
    Portland / Oregon •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    First time here, concierge at the hotel recommended it, and we are glad they did!
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    Dolly OlivePrice: Expensive• Italian• Northwest Portland
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    4.7
  • Thomas
    San Francisco Bay Area •3 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Really charming gastro-bar, focused on italian/mediterranean deliciousness. You can tell by the quality of the food that it's made to be intentionally above average, these little details in each dish add up with something more unique. Great service, great advices. Will definitely go back!
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    Bar DollyPrice: Expensive• Dining Bar• Downtown
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    4.9
  • Roger
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Loved the ambiance given it was in the hotel atrium, live music, but not intrusive. Great steak and great service!
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    Urban Farmer PortlandPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Downtown
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    4.6
  • Leanne
    Portland / Oregon •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 16, 2025
    Great service, delicious cocktails & food (roasted chicken; Steak Frites, potato medley, parm fries; creme brulee'). Noise level started out as "quiet and came to a moderate level by the time we left to get to our show. Very pleasant atmosphere, although we probably would have preferred to not hear some of the conversation coming from the cooks in the kitchen, given what was being said. Might be important to remind the cooks that guests in the dining room can hear them. . .
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    The Tavern at HeathmanPrice: Expensive• American• Downtown
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    3.9

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