Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in North Portland

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1. Arden

4.8

Exceptional(1069)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Northwest Portland

Booked 14 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.

2. LeChon

4.9

Exceptional(3663)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• South American • Southwest Portland

Booked 59 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.

3. Jeju

4.6

Exceptional(88)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Southeast Portland

Booked 6 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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4. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(239)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland

Booked 39 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.

5. Le Pigeon

4.8

Exceptional(1665)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southeast Portland

Booked 11 times today

Le Pigeon serves adventurous French-inspired food, along with a varied selection of wines in an intimate dining room on Portland’s East Burnside Street.

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6. Bellpine at The Ritz-Carlton Portland

4.6

Exceptional(476)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Northwest Portland

Booked 22 times today

Located on the 20th floor, Bellpine presents panoramic views of the city and beyond. Acclaimed Executive Chef Pedro Almeida, whose previous restaurants earned Michelin Stars under his leadership, leads the culinary artistry of Bellpine. Inspiration is drawn from Oregon’s bountiful Willamette Valley, the state’s farms, ranchers, rivers, and the Pacific Ocean. The menu features ingredients indigenous to the region as well as items from local purveyors and skilled artisans. The culinary journey is accentuated with world-class wine selections featuring exceptional Oregon wineries and unique spirits crafted by the region’s master distillers.

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7. Departure Restaurant and Lounge

4.4

Awesome(4443)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 27 times today

Departure Portland blends the soulful tradition of Izakaya dining through the lens of the Pacific Northwest’s seasonal bounty. Featuring ethically sourced sushi, artfully composed share plates, and wok-fired rice and noodle dishes, each creation is a tribute to regional ingredients and the nuanced flavors of contemporary Asian cuisine.

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8. Urban Farmer Portland

4.5

Awesome(2939)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 26 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.

9. Han Oak

4.8

Exceptional(111)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Northeast Portland

Booked 17 times today

Han Oak has launched it's Spring Menu! Chef Peter Cho's take on jipbap, home-style cooking inspired by the bounty of Oregon. Expect a table full of banchan and sizzling entrees, rooted in Korean culture. Han Oak is a communal, prix-fixe Korean restaurant emphasizing traditional flavors, seasonal ingredients, and fine technique. From their addictive hot pot to their mouthwatering dumplings, every bite at Han Oak is a taste of pure happiness.Book a later reservation and ask about our full-on karaoke setup! Karaoke may or may not happen but if you see the disco lights and the fog machine on, get in the queue!

10. República

4.9

Exceptional(937)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Pearl District

Booked 9 times today

James Beard-nominated, Chef's Prix Fixe Tasting Experience by Executive Chef Jose Camarena, recontextualizes Mexican cuisine and culture through Storytelling. We exclusively offer a prix fixe tasting menu experience, with a longer and shorter option. Both experiences are meant to honor the complex history that created each dish, as well as leave a lasting impact on all those who taste this beautiful food and listen to our stories. República is a tasting menu-only restaurant. We offer a full tasting menu experience for $150 per person, or a briefer experience for $128 per person. We kindly require all guests to disclose all dietary restrictions and allergies prior to their reservation. We are unable to accommodate allergies to nightshades, chile, allium, rice . Additionally we are not a gluten free kitchen and are unable to provide nut and seed free diners. Please note our menu offerings change daily.What you see below, is NOT our current menu.

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Sarah
Portland / Oregon •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We LOVED it all! Food and service were superb! We enjoyed the drinks and ambiance as well. We will definitely return. Cheers!
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JejuPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• Southeast Portland
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4.6
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andrea
San Francisco Bay Area •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent flavors, great wine parings. Do yourself a favor and save room for dessert.
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ArdenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Northwest Portland
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4.8
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Jared
San Diego •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Service was incredible! Sophie is very knowledgeable and made our night fantastic! CJ and the rest of BOH put together such a delicious menu! Thank you so much!
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Le PigeonPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Southeast Portland
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4.8
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Jeff
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Our dinner was delicious! A great experience ordering a variety of dishes to share with members in our party.
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LeChonPrice: Moderate• South American• Southwest Portland
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4.9
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jonathanVIP
Portland / Oregon •209 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 11, 2025
I haven’t been to the restaurant for over a year, but everything was the same, which is good… The food was excellent in the service was very professional with food arriving quickly. The gem salad dressing is amazing. The hanger steak was cooked perfectly. Desserts were great.
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Mediterranean Exploration CompanyPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Northwest Portland
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4.8

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