Best Family Style Restaurants in Northwest Portland

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1. Dolly Olive

4.8

Exceptional(249)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Northwest Portland

Booked 39 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(776)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Pearl District

Booked 62 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. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(240)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland

Booked 44 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.

4. Arden

4.8

Exceptional(1072)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Northwest Portland

Booked 15 times today

Arden is an idyllic retreat tucked into Portland's Pearl District. Arden delivers seasonal Pacific Northwest cuisine and an award-winning wine program featuring over 250 bottles, many with bottle age. Guests have the option to dine a la carte or enjoy the chef's prix fixe menu ($70): a shared experience that features 4 courses of seasonal cuisine. Coursed wine pairings are also available ($45). Arden is named in homage to Shakespeare's famous forest - a place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and appreciate nature's bounty and beauty. The restaurant invites you to take an exiting culinary adventure through the Pacific Northwest, and explore the incredible range of ingredients that the region has to offer.

5. Bar Dolly

4.8

Exceptional(29)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Dining Bar • Downtown

Booked 6 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.

6. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5774)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 67 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.

7. LeChon

4.9

Exceptional(3666)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• South American • Southwest Portland

Booked 49 times today

Lechon is a South American dining experience that seamlessly combines the fiery cooking of Argentina, Chile and Patagonia, along with creative inspiration of the chef. Enjoy perfectly charred 28-day dry-aged ribeye, grilled octopus with chorizo, housemade piquillo pepper and pork empanadas, slow roasted lechon, refreshing ceviches and smoked bone marrow.Executive Chef Jaco Smith consistently pushes the boundaries on traditional Latin fare by incorporating wood-fired flavors into his cuisine while boasting a view of the Willamette River that few Portland restaurants can offer. Smith comes from a large family of cattle, sheep and grain farmers. He started cooking at a young age in his mother’s kitchen. His favorite childhood memories include the tastes of dulce de leche, flan and grilled breads, reminiscent of South American flavors and commonly found on South African kitchen tables.

8. Shalom Y'all

4.8

Exceptional(180)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Southeast Portland

Booked 31 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.

9. Kachka

4.8

Exceptional(2339)

$$$$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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10. The Tavern at Heathman

3.8

Excellent(307)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 11 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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Katherine
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The Conur wine dinner was amazing from the wine and food pairings to the graciousness of the staff and winemaker.
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ArdenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Northwest Portland
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4.8
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John
Portland / Oregon •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food and service was excellent. The little gem salad, Greek potatoes and Greek lamb chops were a hit. The restaurant gets a little noisy when full, however not in bad way. If you want a quieter experience their sister restaurant Dolly Olive is a great choice.
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Mediterranean Exploration CompanyPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Northwest Portland
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4.8
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MarvinVIP
Portland / Oregon •90 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Same menu as Dolly Olive (next door), but easier to get a reservation.
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Bar DollyPrice: Expensive• Dining Bar• Downtown
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4.8
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RichardVIP
Portland / Oregon •14 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great breakfast as usual. Good coffee (dark French roast from Portland Coffee Roasters), fantastic cinnamon roll and excellent scramble and benedict. we had a very nice competent and patient wait person.
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Screen Door - Pearl DistrictPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Pearl District
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4.8
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ruthVIP
Portland / Oregon •40 reviews
4.0
Dined 7 days ago
It was ok, no where near Mucca Ostrea.Serving divided among serving staff so no person knows your table. Waited for a glass of wine to have with food, did come until all food finished
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Dolly OlivePrice: Expensive• Italian• Northwest Portland
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4.8

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