Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Vancouver

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AmericanItalianSeafoodFrenchSpanishPizzeria

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PortlandVancouver, WA

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DowntownNortheast PortlandNorthwest PortlandSoutheast PortlandVancouver

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CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for fine wines

Dining Options

All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

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A photo of Hudson's Bar & Grill The Heathman Lodge restaurant

1. Hudson's Bar & Grill The Heathman Lodge

4.7

Exceptional(1367)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Vancouver

Booked 12 times today

Come in and let the flavor do the talking. Our culinary team takes NW farm to table ingredients to craft a rustic American dining experience. Hudson's décor is nearly as spectacular as the food crafted in our open kitchen concept. Hudson's Bar & Grill is located inside the Heathman Lodge Hotel Vancouver WA.Executive Chef Joe Reid joins Hudson’s with more than 20 years of culinary experience under his belt. Joe grew up in the Pacific Northwest. After graduating from the Western Culinary Institute, Joe started at a 4 diamond steakhouse in Lake Tahoe. He then moved back to the NW and began his culinary career as a Banquet Chef at the Multnomah Athletic Club. Since then, he has worked in various positions at multiple restaurants including Morton’s The Steakhouse, Salishan Lodge and Brand Chef at Stanford’s. He has a passion for mentoring his team and helping them reach their full potential.

2. Dolly Olive

4.8

Exceptional(236)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Northwest Portland

Booked 26 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.

3. Tartuca

4.7

Exceptional(118)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Northeast Portland

Booked 6 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!

4. St Jack

4.8

Exceptional(2649)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Northwest Portland

Booked 16 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.

A photo of Cabezon Restaurant restaurant

5. Cabezon Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2354)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Northeast Portland

Booked 5 times today

Cabezon is a bustling neighborhood seafood bistro and fish market. Opened in December 2009,Cabezon is located near both Portland’s Hollywood and Rose City Park neighborhoods. Offering“Coastal Cuisine with Passion” – elemental seasonal cooking driven by the offerings of the dayfrom local producers and the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Owners, Chef David Farrell andwine maven Jackie Speck, look forward to delighting you with their unique menu, and invite youto stop by for our local wood-fired fish and meats, chef made pates, and seasonal ice creams.Our diverse wine list features small hands-on producers.

6. clarklewis

4.3

Awesome(2523)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Northwest • Southeast Portland

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.

7. Can Font

4.4

Awesome(1155)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Northwest Portland

Booked 9 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.

8. Cibo

4.8

Exceptional(162)

$$$$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.

9. Hal's Cafe

4.2

Awesome(163)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

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

10. 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.

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From verified diners like you

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Peggy
Portland / Oregon •1 review
4.0
Dined 3 days ago
we had a large group which the waitress handled us well. but the portions seemed to decrease while the prices increased. The potatoes served were brown but not crisp. I thought a 30% tip was a little excessive. the restaurant was full so it was very hard to hear others at the table speak.
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Hudson's Bar & Grill The Heathman LodgePrice: Expensive• American• Vancouver
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4.7
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Steve
Portland / Oregon •3 reviews
4.0
Dined 3 days 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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Carrie
Portland / Oregon •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Live music (sometimes), delicious food and fabulous cocktails!
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Cabezon RestaurantPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Northeast Portland
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4.8
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LyonVIP
Austin •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 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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Marie
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 16, 2025
The heated back patio was cozy, the service attentive, and food delicious. Rounded out with a surprising and elegant wine list and you've got the makings of a good time!
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TartucaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Northeast Portland
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4.7

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