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1. LeChon
4.9
Exceptional(4050)
$$$$
• South American • Southwest Portland
Booked 79 times today
Lechon opened in the summer of 2015 in the historic Smith Block Building, with a vision of continuing to revitalize the downtown landscape, inviting locals and visitors alike to experience downtown Portland. Enjoy fiery South American-inspired flavors like grilled octopus, Nikkei flanken ribs, refreshing ceviches, house-made empanadas, and 28-day-dry-aged rib eye with chimichurri. Our menu is served family-style to encourage sharing and experiencing new flavors together with your friends and family. Lechon is within walking distance of many historic Portland landmarks, hotels, and shopping. Experience the hustle and bustle of the waterfront park, and then join us inside for a cozy, intimate dining experience. Guests can enjoy the 1,300 gallon live jellyfish & coral reef aquariums or watch the chefs grill on the parilla in our open kitchen.
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2. Mediterranean Exploration Company
4.8
Exceptional(463)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland
Booked 62 times today
Mediterranean Exploration is a restaurant located in Portland, Oregon that specializes in serving upscale Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. The restaurant features casual dining in an industrial setting with a chic décor. Mediterranean Exploration serves dinner nightly and offers a variety of raw, oven, mezza, piato and grilled options on the menu for diners to choose from. The restaurant features a seasonal, market driven menu that changes daily based on seasonal varieties and the local farmers' produce available.
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3. Javelina (Walk-ins Always Welcome)
4.8
Exceptional(276)
$$$$
• Indigenous • Northeast Portland
Booked 23 times today
Javelina Indigenous Dining, located in Portland’s Cully neighborhood, is the city’s first Indigenous restaurant, led by Chef Alexa Numkena-Anderson of the Yakama people of Washington and the Hopi of the Southwest. The menu blends Native tradition with modern culinary innovation, with house-made fry bread at its center—crispy, golden, and comforting, served in both classic and imaginative, seasonal forms. Guests will also find fire-roasted meats, wild and foraged ingredients, and artful plates that celebrate the depth and versatility of Indigenous cuisine while only sourcing ingredients & proteins from 'Turtle Island'. Surrounded by Indigenous artwork in a cozy, family-friendly setting, Javelina offers more than a meal—it’s a celebration of culture, creativity, and communityOne of Esquires Best New Restaurants of 2025 Walk-Ins Always Welcome!
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4. Han Oak
4.6
Exceptional(292)
$$$$
• Korean • Northeast Portland
Booked 19 times today
Han Oak has launched it's Spring Menu! Chef Peter Cho's take on jipbap, home-style cooking inspired by the bounty of Oregon. Expect a table full of banchan and sizzling entrees, rooted in Korean culture. Han Oak is a communal, prix-fixe Korean restaurant emphasizing traditional flavors, seasonal ingredients, and fine technique. From their addictive hot pot to their mouthwatering dumplings, every bite at Han Oak is a taste of pure happiness.
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5. Gado Gado
4.8
Exceptional(484)
$$$$
• Indonesian / Malaysian • Northeast Portland
Booked 52 times today
Nominated for Best New Restaurant and Best Chef in the James Beard Awards, Gado Gado is an Indonesian-focused restaurant in Portland’s Hollywood neighborhood serving an eclectic menu that derives flavors from owners Thomas and Mariah Pisha-Duffly’s cultural heritage, travels, and culinary backgrounds.In addition to an extensive à la carte food and drink menu, groups are invited to indulge in a bountiful family-style, chef’s choice Rice Table dinner — Gado Gado’s interpretation of the Dutch-Indonesian “Rijsttafel” feast.
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6. Janken
4.7
Exceptional(1460)
$$$$
• Creative Japanese • Pearl District
Booked 42 times today
Experience a culinary journey through Japanese-Korean Fusion cuisine. Our mission is to spark joy and imagination with every dining experience through fusion cuisine demonstrating that everything is better together. Focused on small plates, hand-crafted cocktails and sharing, Janken provides a nod to the variety of experiences you can have when you dine with us. We embrace a traditional-contemporary blend to create a comfortable upscale dining experience.
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7. Jeju
4.6
Exceptional(227)
$$$$
• Korean • Southeast Portland
Booked 10 times today
Please note: We kindly ask that large parties of 8 or more participate in one of our pre-fixed, family style menus.Korean-American cuisine with a focus on wood-fired cooking techniques and whole-animal butchery, Jeju Restaurant is the newest addition to the Han Oak family of restaurants by Chef Peter Cho and Sun Young Park.
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8. Metropolitan Tavern
4.5
Awesome(877)
$$$$
• American • Downtown
Booked 35 times today
Metropolitan Tavern – Metropolitan Tavern, on the top floor of Hotel Eastlund is where you’ll find contemporary dishes and hand-crafted cocktails. Come and enjoy Metropolitan Tavern’s inventive “small plates”, shareable boards, Entrees, variety of fresh hand stretched artisan pizzas, and more. Modern yet casual restaurant and bar with patio seating and spectacular views of the city.
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9. Pasar
4.7
Exceptional(33)
$$$$
• Indonesian • North Portland
Booked 4 times today
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10. Oma's Hideaway
4.7
Exceptional(438)
$$$$
• Indonesian / Malaysian • Southeast Portland
Booked 38 times today
Oma's Hideaway is a vibrant, maximalist restaurant inspired by the life and spirit of Chef Thomas Pisha Duffly's grandmother, Kiong Tien “Tina” Vandenberg. Her ability to adapt, to make the most out of limited resources, and to stay creative while projecting warmth and brightness is the guiding force behind Oma’s Hideaway.Born during the pandemic as a pop-up in the Gado Gado parking lot, Oma’s became a permanent beacon of iridescent light in Portland’s Richmond neighborhood in 2021. The menu draws from Tina’s life story, taking influence from the craveable, soul-satisfying hawker food of Singapore and Malaysia and “turning up the volume” with exaggerated yet balanced flavors in Chef Tom’s signature style. Oma’s serves dinner accompanied by a seasonal list of hand-crafted cocktails and zero-proof drinks.

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