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1. Jake's Grill - Portland
4.6
Exceptional(2930)
Price: Moderate
• Steak • Downtown
Booked 27 times today
Located at the historic Sentinel Hotel, Jake’s Grill brings the classic American Grill traditional dining experience to downtown Portland, OR.Inspired by tradition, Jake’s Grill is proud to serve the finest meat and seafood in a classic, uncomplicated style. You will find the best steak in the city and of course, the best fresh seafood.Our classic bar serves hand-built, hand-mixed cocktails and a wide selection of single malt whiskies.Jake’s Grill can accommodate 20 – 60 guests in our banquet rooms. Let us host your next event and ensure that every detail is seamless and professional. Create a custom menu and experience that you and your guests will enjoy. Make plans to experience classic dining with us today. Call us or make your reservation online.
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2. Chart House Restaurant - Portland
4.6
Exceptional(6779)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 73 times today
Chart House is a fine dining restaurant serving seafood & steak and famous for their spectacular views. For more than 50 years, Chart House has redefined the ideal dining experience. With 27 waterfront and showcase locations ranging from the historic to the unforgettable, Chart House restaurants specialize in dazzling views, unique cuisine and exceptional service. From fresh fish specialties to slow-roasted prime rib, the renowned chefs of Chart House have tailored a menu that adds a unique touch to local flavors. And the Chart House happy hour is a guest favorite, where guest favor our signature cocktails and delicious bites you are sure to enjoy. Our original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake is the perfect end to a memorable dining experience at Chart House. Chart House offers the ideal setting for your next event. We would be happy to assist you with all the details of your special occasion.
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3. The Tavern at Heathman
3.8
Excellent(307)
Price: Expensive
• American • Downtown
Booked 9 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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4. Jake's Famous Crawfish
4.7
Exceptional(6736)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 22 times today
Have been serving downtown Portland for over 130 years, Jake's Famous Crawfish features a variety of fresh fish and seafood flown in daily, making a true Pacific Northwest statement using fresh Northwest products and served in a traditional and timeless presentation.
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5. Al-Amir Lebanese Restaurant Portland Oregon
4.4
Awesome(496)
Price: Moderate
• Lebanese • Southwest Portland
Booked 1 time today
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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6. Lucca
4.7
Exceptional(613)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Northeast Portland
Booked 18 times today
Lucca, a wood fired Italian-inspired restaurant is located in one of Portland's favorite historic neighborhoods. This vibrant eatery serves farm fresh ingredients in a bustling, stylish dining room reminiscent of the trattorias found within the walls of their Italian sister city Lucca, where families and tourists gather to celebrate and enjoy the seasonal bounty.
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7. Marco's Cafe
4.7
Exceptional(150)
Price: Expensive
• American • Southwest Portland
Booked 6 times today
Marco’s Café and Espresso Bar, in the heart of Southwest Portland’s charming Multnomah Village, has been serving up consciously-sourced fare since 1983. We hope you’ll join us under the umbrellas, in the historic Nelson Thomas building, next time you’re in need of some nourishment.
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8. Please Louise: Hillsdale
4.0
Excellent(3)
Price: Moderate
• Pizzeria • Southwest Portland
Please Louise serves up crispy, thin crust deck oven pizza, seasonally inspired small plates, a thoughtful bar program, and great hospitality in a sleek, revitalized space in Portland’s historic Slabtown neighborhood & now in Hillsdale.
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9. Willful Wine at The Grant House
4.7
Exceptional(40)
Price: Expensive
• European • Vancouver
Booked 9 times today
The Grant House is a historic house overlooking Fort Vancouver Park. Enjoy our cozy wine bar, elegant dining room, or wrap around porch. We offer wine by the flight, glass and bottle well as beer, cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks. Our food menu includes a selection of tasty small plates and boards as well as a full lunch and dinner menu created from scratch included hand made pasta, gnocchi and dinner entrees. We can accommodate groups up to 12 people in the Sun Room by reservation.Our private event space is available for larger parties and corporate meetings. Visit our web site and sign up for our emails to stay informed about upcoming events like our traditional afternoon tea, wine tastings and live music.**For same-day reservations or groups larger than 8 people, please call us at 360-433-2206.
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10. Stockpot Broiler
4.6
Exceptional(1868)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Beaverton
Booked 7 times today
Stockpot Broiler delivers a fine dining experience by providing excellent service, sweeping views, and a variety of creative menus. We Have developed unique recipes by using a variety of Northwest and international ingredients culminating in an eclectic fusion called "New American Cuisine." This is "comfort food" at its best-in an elegant setting, using choice hand-cut steaks, fresh seafood, and many local ingredients prepared individually to order.

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