Restaurants near Gerding Theater at the Armory

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1. Dolly Olive

4.8

Exceptional(262)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Northwest Portland

Booked 33 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.

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2. Screen Door - Pearl District

4.8

Exceptional(783)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Breakfast • Pearl District

Booked 46 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.

3. 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.

4. Arden

4.9

Exceptional(1085)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Northwest Portland

Booked 31 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.

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5. Bellpine at The Ritz-Carlton Portland

4.7

Exceptional(486)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• American • Northwest Portland

Booked 22 times today

Located on the 20th floor, Bellpine presents panoramic views of the city and beyond. Acclaimed Executive Chef Pedro Almeida, whose previous restaurants earned Michelin Stars under his leadership, leads the culinary artistry of Bellpine. Inspiration is drawn from Oregon’s bountiful Willamette Valley, the state’s farms, ranchers, rivers, and the Pacific Ocean. The menu features ingredients indigenous to the region as well as items from local purveyors and skilled artisans. The culinary journey is accentuated with world-class wine selections featuring exceptional Oregon wineries and unique spirits crafted by the region’s master distillers.

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6. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(248)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland

Booked 27 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.

7. Masu Sushi

4.9

Exceptional(1118)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Downtown

Booked 27 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.

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8. Jake's Famous Crawfish

4.7

Exceptional(6729)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 50 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.

9. De Noche

4.6

Exceptional(200)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Pearl District

Booked 13 times today

Brought to you by the team at República comes our newest concept, De Noche, in the heart of the Pearl. Serving traditional Mexican cuisine using modern techniques and seasonal ingredients, Executive Chef Dani Morales and her team are creating Mexican dishes like you've never tasted before. Enjoy our Entire Menu for Two, or order a la carte in our intimate dining room.We welcome reservations as well as walk-ins, Wednesday - Sunday.

10. Oven and Shaker

4.7

Exceptional(272)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Pearl District

Booked 15 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.

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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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