Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Southwest Portland

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ClackamasPortlandWestside

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DowntownLake OswegoNortheast PortlandNorthwest PortlandSoutheast PortlandTigard

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CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for craft beer

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All dining options

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Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

12 restaurants available nearby

1. Dolly Olive

4.8

Exceptional(236)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Northwest Portland

Booked 43 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.

2. St Jack

4.8

Exceptional(2649)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Northwest Portland

Booked 22 times today

After 14-plus years, St. Jack has become an iconic staple of the PDX dining scene, in the wonderfully walkable "Slabtown" neighborhood of NW Portland. Chef and restaurateur Aaron Barnett's unique menu features rustic dishes from the countryside of Lyon - the heart and soul of French cooking. We are excited to offer full service inside, as well as outside on our sidewalk tables (weather permitting). We also allow walk-up guests as space allows - Fridays and Saturdays it is highly recommended to make reservations.Our full menu is also available at the bar counter.

3. clarklewis

4.3

Awesome(2522)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Northwest • Southeast Portland

Booked 4 times today

A bustling eatery in the Central Eastside industrial neighborhood serving Italian-inspired, local, organic, seasonal, sustainable fare. The large oak-burning oven is the cornerstone of the large open kitchen. Clarklewis has helped define Portland as a food mecca since 2004 as a founder of our local farm-to-table sensibility.

4. Tavern on Kruse

4.4

Awesome(1915)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Northwest • Lake Oswego

Booked 14 times today

Locally sourced and seasonally inspired, Tavern on Kruse changes menus every 12 weeks as we weave the season's perfectly-fresh and perfectly ripe bounty into our offerings. Our executive chef, Nathan Bates, spent four and half years at the Michelin 3-Star "Fifth Floor" in San Francisco. Our space is elegant, but our staff is friendly and jovial as we see "people" as the reason for dining. We look forward to meeting you.

A photo of Thirsty Lion – Washington Square, OR restaurant

5. Thirsty Lion – Washington Square, OR

4.5

Awesome(2570)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Tigard

Booked 37 times today

Offering gastropub fare and from-scratch cooking with a culinary commitment to local and seasonal ingredients, the food is both craveable and bold. At the bar, a wide range of local craft beers are available, an option for every palate and plate. Craft cocktails are made with fresh fruit purees, juices, and premium liquors, while wines come in 25 varieties. Enjoy your lunch, dinner, daily happy hour or weekend brunch craft brew while watching the game on one of the flat screens amidst an open kitchen, central bar and a patio that soaks up the sun. Whether it's a cozy dinner for two or lunch with the whole office, Thirsty Lion is the perfect destination for any party size, including large groups and events.

6. Can Font

4.4

Awesome(1155)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Northwest Portland

Booked 2 times today

Can Font pioneers an accessible fine dining concept that offers Spanish cuisine with a PNW twist. Each dish is developed with Spanish roots in mind and is elevated by showcasing high-quality, Pacific Northwest produce and protein.Our promise is to deliver an exceptional experience. We value honest feedback and go above and beyond to make your time with us perfect.Guests often call us their second home and that feeling of comfort is exactly what we strive to achieve.

7. Cibo

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4.8

Exceptional(161)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 19 times today

Cibo is a neighborhood Italian restaurant in Portland, Oregon, that serves up delicious wood-fired pizzas, fresh pasta dishes, and other classic Italian fare. The restaurant has a warm and inviting atmosphere, with red leather booths, wrap-around windows, and an open kitchen with an imported Ligurian pizza oven. Cibo is a great place to enjoy a casual meal with friends or family, or to celebrate a special occasion. The restaurant also has a full bar and an extensive wine list, so you can find the perfect drink to pair with your meal.

8. Hal's Cafe

4.2

Awesome(163)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 2 times today

Our upscale yet comfortable Hal's Café welcomes you in, where the familiar touches of McMenamins’ signature art combine with natural light, phenomenal stained glass and an open kitchen with a view of chefs, for a sophisticated dining experience.Breakfast and brunch feature dishes ranging from chilaquiles to brioche french toast, and fresh bakery items and espresso. Meet up for lunch and enjoy the wood-fired pizza fresh from the custom oven, or a specialty salad or Nashville hot chicken sandwich.Dinner is a feast, with options such as roasted chicken, lamb and halibut. House-made desserts and the extensive spirits, wine, ale and craft cocktail list are pairings to any of these dining experiences. The Bloody Mary with house-pickled vegetables is highly sought-after, as is the Zeus Fizz—with house shrub syrup.

A photo of Zags Restaurant & Patio restaurant

9. Zags Restaurant & Patio

3.5

Very Good(18)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

Welcome back to Zags Restaurant & Patio — Portland’s new favorite gathering place. Our local dine and drink spot will emphasize simple, and satisfying dishes, all made to order from locally sourced ingredients. You’ll discover fresh salads, specialty pizzas, all prepared in our open kitchen. And every delectable bite is accompanied by your favorite beverages courtesy of our full island-inspired bar. Signature cocktails, wines by the glass, and local beers are always on the deep menu, and so is an undeniable side of atmosphere. Our convivial happy hour welcomes guests and locals alike to stop by and wind down in the patio garden, which is truly one of Portland’s most stunning outdoor spaces.

10. Tartuca

4.7

Exceptional(118)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Northeast Portland

Booked 14 times today

Since 2022, Tartuca has been a quintessential Pacific Northwest restaurant, contextualizing its hyper-local, farm-direct produce through an Italian lens on the active strip of Mississippi Avenue in North Portland. Inside Tartuca is a hip, bustling environment with an open kitchen, powered by a grooving soundtrack, house made pastas and focaccia, inventive composed dishes, and abundantly flowing wine from a tightly curated Italian list that exclusively features small, artisanal producers making wine naturally from organic and biodynamically farmed vineyards. For those seeking a quieter experience, Tartuca's best kept secret is a cozy back patio open all year round. We can't wait to serve you!

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Steve
Portland / Oregon •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delicious olive and mushroom appetizer and crispy chicken might be best anywhere in the city
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Dolly OlivePrice: Expensive• Italian• Northwest Portland
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4.8
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AbigailO
Anchorage / Alaska •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Delicious drinks & yummy fresh ingredients. Our server Cody is always welcoming & helpful with the menu.
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Tavern on KrusePrice: Expensive• Northwest• Lake Oswego
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4.4
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JimVIP
Portland / Oregon •64 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
As always the food, service, and atmosphere are absolutely fantastic. I is very hard to even consider going anywhere else. Jordin is an amazing server. She always makes sure everything is perfect.
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Thirsty Lion – Washington Square, ORPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Tigard
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4.5
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LyonVIP
Austin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Amazing French food. chicken mousse, gourgettes, and rabbit are spectacular. cocktails are very nice as well. a little pricey but the quality is excellent.
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St JackPrice: Expensive• French• Northwest Portland
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4.8
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Allyson
Portland / Oregon •10 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 13, 2025
It had been a few years since I had been to Clarklewis and I last remember not being impressed. However total review rating prompted me to try again. My experience last week confirmed previous experience. I had a green salad that was fabulous however the scallops I had were not fresh, a little mushy and not cooked enough. The final down note was the cost. Very high priced for the quality of the food. Sorry to say I’m not going back.
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clarklewisPrice: Expensive• Northwest• Southeast Portland
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4.3

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