Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in Southeast Portland

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1. Arden

4.8

Exceptional(1074)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Northwest Portland

Booked 24 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. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5779)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 87 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.

3. Jeju

4.6

Exceptional(88)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Southeast Portland

Booked 10 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.

4. L'Orange

4.7

Exceptional(198)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Southeast Portland

Booked 19 times today

Named one of the New York Times America's Best Restaurants 2024! Tucked away upstairs in a charming old storefront and voted one of Portland's 'Best New Restaurants' in 2023, L'Orange features an intimate dining space that beckons you to immerse yourself in a different era. Chef Joel Stocks and his talented team will guide your palate through adventurous dishes that blend European culinary traditions with the finest local ingredients. Experience the taste of "Old Portland" with every bite. Enhance your dining experience with a thoughtfully curated selection of wines, personally chosen by Owner/Winemaker Jeff Vejr and his team. While our wine list boasts a European focus, we also showcase a variety of local wines, including the exceptional offerings from Jeff's own Golden Cluster label. Join us at L'Orange for a taste of history, innovation, and the vibrant flavors of the Pacific Northwest!

5. LeChon

4.9

Exceptional(3668)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• South American • Southwest Portland

Booked 65 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.

6. Janken

4.6

Exceptional(1128)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Creative Japanese • Pearl District

Booked 58 times today

Experience a culinary journey through Japanese-Korean Fusion cuisine. Our mission is to spark joy and imagination with every dining experience through fusion cuisine demonstrating that everything is better together. Focused on small plates, hand-crafted cocktails and sharing, Janken provides a nod to the variety of experiences you can have when you dine with us. We embrace a traditional-contemporary blend to create a comfortable upscale dining experience.

7. Kachka

4.8

Exceptional(2345)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Eastern European • Southeast Portland

Booked 32 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

8. OK Omens

4.6

Exceptional(486)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southeast Portland

Booked 7 times today

Ok Omens is a James Beard nominated wine focused restaurant in Portland, Oregon. From aged wines to natural wines to small producer classics, it’s all here, presented with tasting notes and stories meant to excite. The dinner menu is deeply seasonal with a focus on purity of ingredient and a fanatical devotion to quality sourcing. The iconic Oyster Happy Hour is the perfect compliment to Portland’s most exciting wine drinking experience.We are currently offering reservations for our dining room. Our bar seats are available for walk ins every night. Check Instagram for updates :)

9. Magna Kusina

4.8

Exceptional(173)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Filipino • Southeast Portland

Booked 12 times today

Chef Carlo Lamagna, one of Food and Wines Best New Chefs and a James Beard Awards finalist, brings a twist to the food he grew up on. A modern take on Filipino cuisine steeped in traditional dishes. Old school flavor with a new school style. Connecting with diners through flavor and story. Enjoy signature takes on popular Filipino dishes at this award winning restaurant.

10. Le Pigeon

4.8

Exceptional(1667)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southeast Portland

Booked 23 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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Ann
Portland / Oregon •16 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Absolutely wonderful food! We had the asparagus, crepe, duck confit, and orange cake. Every item was prepared carefully and was extremely fresh and flavorful. Wine list is good, though prices by the glass seemed quite high.
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L'OrangePrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Southeast Portland
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4.7
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Luanne
Portland / Oregon •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The staff and food are exquisite. Knowledgeable about wines for one
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ArdenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Northwest Portland
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4.8
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Scott
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Wonderful meal. Impeccable service and hospitality.
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LeChonPrice: Moderate• South American• Southwest Portland
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4.9
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Faye
Portland / Oregon •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fantastic food and service. Everything was fantastic. Highly recommended.
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
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4.7
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Sarah
Portland / Oregon •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Apr 20, 2025
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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