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1. Arden

4.9

Exceptional(1085)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Northwest Portland

Booked 26 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. Janken

4.7

Exceptional(1147)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Creative Japanese • Pearl District

Booked 40 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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3. Jake's Famous Crawfish

4.7

Exceptional(6729)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 52 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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4. Screen Door - Pearl District

4.8

Exceptional(783)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Pearl District

Booked 54 times today

Screen Door has been serving up Southern hospitality in Portland since 2006, offering a vibrant take on classic Southern comfort food made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Known for our legendary fried chicken, indulgent brunch, and warm, welcoming atmosphere, we bring the rich traditions of Southern cooking to the Pacific Northwest. With locations on East Burnside and in the Pearl District, we're proud to be a gathering place for both longtime regulars and new visitors alike.

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5. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(248)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland

Booked 39 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.

6. Masu Sushi

4.9

Exceptional(1118)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 28 times today

Masu Sushi has been a staple of inventive Japanese cuisine in Portland, OR for over 20 years. Executive Chef and owner Tommy Shin leads a technique-driven team of chefs who create beautiful sushi, sashimi, and dishes of the highest quality ingredients sourced from the Pacific Northwest and Japan.Our signature dishes from the kitchen include the Gindara Misozuke (Miso and Butter Marinated Local Black Cod) and the award-winning Yakiniku Charred Pork Cheeks. From the sushi bar, try local favorites like the spicy Rip City Roll and the citrusy Lioness. We have many options for gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian guests - all are welcome.

7. Piattino

4.5

Awesome(538)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pearl District

Booked 10 times today

Walk in's are welcome! Group larger than 8 people can contact us directly for unlimited custom packages. Food and Beverage Minimum spend $45 for a la carte for larger groups. We are open Tuesday thru Saturday 12pm to 9:30pm. We are a small family owned Italian restaurant, which takes pride in serving delectable meals to our guests. Our outdoor patio is covered. Due to limited seating we cannot guarantee your reservation will be assigned indoors, and hold your table for more than 10 min past your reservation time. $20 no show fee per person will be charged.We are a scratch kitchen, all our (vegan) pastas, breads, desserts, sauces, salad dressings are homemade. Bring a date, friend or colleague and enjoy our elegant ambiance and full array of wines. We have a full bar and while you are here, try one of our yummy cocktails. Our Mushroom ravioli, the Lamb Pappardelle and Tortellini e pesto are some of our crowd favorites. We take pride in our Neapolitan style wood fired pizzas.

8. República

4.9

Exceptional(942)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Pearl District

Booked 3 times today

James Beard-nominated, Chef's Prix Fixe Tasting Experience by Executive Chef Jose Camarena, recontextualizes Mexican cuisine and culture through Storytelling. We exclusively offer a prix fixe tasting menu experience, with a longer and shorter option. Both experiences are meant to honor the complex history that created each dish, as well as leave a lasting impact on all those who taste this beautiful food and listen to our stories. República is a tasting menu-only restaurant. We offer a full tasting menu experience for $150 per person, or a briefer experience for $128 per person. We kindly require all guests to disclose all dietary restrictions and allergies prior to their reservation. We are unable to accommodate allergies to nightshades, chile, allium, rice . Additionally we are not a gluten free kitchen and are unable to provide nut and seed free diners. Please note our menu offerings change daily.What you see below, is NOT our current menu.

9. Oven and Shaker

4.7

Exceptional(272)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Pearl District

Booked 14 times today

Portland's Oven and Shaker is a popular dining destination for locals and visitors who crave artisan pizzas and unique bar drinks served in a warm and inviting setting. The nettle pesto arancino rice ball made with parmesan risotto and mushrooms and the fried calamari and octopus fritto misto with lemon and honey make stunning starters. In addition to traditional pizza choices, like margherita and bianca, Oven and Shaker crafts specialty pizzas, like the maple pig topped with apple butter, smoked ham, pork belly and maple mascarpone, the goat cheese topped with roasted leeks, prosciutto and aged balsamic and the vegetarian cauliflower topped with peppers, olives and cheese. Accompanying your pizza with a craft beer or cocktail, like the pineapple trainwreck made with rum, lemon, pineapple and ginger syrup, is a winning idea.For a sweet finale, enjoy Oven and Shaker's homemade mint chocolate stracciatella gelato.

10. The Star Portland

4.9

Exceptional(308)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Pearl District

Booked 9 times today

At The Star Pizza, we have take enormous pride in serving our award-winning deep dish and thin crust pizzas. By offering organic salads, appetizers made from scratch, house made dressings and sauces, oven baked sandwiches, and fresh dough tossed daily, our once small pizzerias have blossomed into a dynamic neighborhood restaurants. Beyond dozens of signature dishes, our bar serves artisan cocktails, carefully selected wines and beer in an elegant yet comfortable environment. Our commitment to our employees, community, schools and local nonprofit organizations embodies who we are. We treat our guests like family, invest in our employees, and use responsible and high quality ingredients to continue The Star legacy. Thank you for choosing to dine with us.

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Michael
Philadelphia County •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
It of group of five of us, we just arrived from Europe on wine trip and we are all in wine business. We had amazing time. Food was great, fresh, innovative and creative. We tasted almost everything at the menu 😆Wesley their wine director was extremely helpful with wine selection and full experience. Thank you guys 🥂
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ArdenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Northwest Portland
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4.9
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ShelliVIP
Portland / Oregon •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Service and food quality was amazing! Several seasonal selections ideal for sharing small plates!
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Mediterranean Exploration CompanyPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Northwest Portland
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4.8
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Amanda
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food was excellent, chicken and waffles was the star of the show. Great atmosphere. Can’t wait to try more there!
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Screen Door - Pearl DistrictPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Pearl District
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4.8
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MariaVIP
Hawaii •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Amazing food, service, ambiance and all around just an amazing experience!
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JankenPrice: Very Expensive• Creative Japanese• Pearl District
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4.7
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Portland / Oregon •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Wonderful birthday dinner! Amazing food and fantastic service.
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Jake's Famous CrawfishPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown
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4.7

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