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1. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5817)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 78 times today

Nostrana—literally ours—invokes local. Simple food from honest ingredients. Pure, regional, Italian. Opened in 2005, Nostrana is Chef/Owner Cathy Whims’ love letter to Italy. This is a restaurant built on relationships: with our amazing farmers and purveyors, our dedicated staff, and of course with you, our guest.We hope to offer something timeless and authentic in a beautiful space, the regional specialties of Italy deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. We strive to be better every day. We're currently reserving indoor tables and bar seating. When available, outdoor patio reservations may be subject to weather disruptions.A Service Charge of 22% is applied to all checks at Nostrana, providing a professional and equitable wage for all team members.

2. LeChon

4.9

Exceptional(3719)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• South American • Southwest Portland

Booked 39 times today

Lechon is a South American dining experience that seamlessly combines the fiery cooking of Argentina, Chile and Patagonia, along with creative inspiration of the chef. Enjoy perfectly charred 28-day dry-aged ribeye, grilled octopus with chorizo, housemade piquillo pepper and pork empanadas, slow roasted lechon, refreshing ceviches and smoked bone marrow.Executive Chef Jaco Smith consistently pushes the boundaries on traditional Latin fare by incorporating wood-fired flavors into his cuisine while boasting a view of the Willamette River that few Portland restaurants can offer. Smith comes from a large family of cattle, sheep and grain farmers. He started cooking at a young age in his mother’s kitchen. His favorite childhood memories include the tastes of dulce de leche, flan and grilled breads, reminiscent of South American flavors and commonly found on South African kitchen tables.

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3. Portland City Grill

4.6

Exceptional(9601)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 130 times today

Take in the sweeping city and landscape views. Sip a standout wine or craft cocktail. Dazzle your palate with seafood inspired by Northwest, Island or Asian milieus; an expertly prepared steak; farm-fresh salad; or another memorable dish. Our attentive staff will make you feel at home—in our rarefied air 30 floors above Portland.

4. Janken

4.7

Exceptional(1173)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Creative Japanese • Pearl District

Booked 39 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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5. Fogo de Chao - Portland

4.2

Awesome(4445)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Southwest Portland

Booked 143 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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6. Screen Door - Eastside

4.9

Exceptional(1064)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Northeast Portland

Booked 78 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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7. Screen Door - Pearl District

4.8

Exceptional(802)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Pearl District

Booked 73 times today

8. Kachka

4.9

Exceptional(2388)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Eastern European • Southeast Portland

Booked 49 times today

Kachka features an award-winning menu of post-soviet inspired dishes including famous dishes such as the Herring under a fur coat, Rabbit in a clay pot, dumplings and much more. The restaurant is an homage to the dishes our chef/owner grew up eating. Kachka is open for indoor onsite dining. Walk-in lounge and bar seating are also available. Our Lavka grocery is open from 11am-9pm daily with counter service ordering from our Lavka cafe and deli available from 11-3. Seating is first come first serve on our upper patio or indoor lounge tables. We have proudly replaced tipping with a 22% service fee in order to provide a base wage of $25 per hour and free healthcare for all employees. More information is available at kachkapdx.com/wage-equityFor more info about Kachka, and our deli Lavka please visit our website: https://www.kachkapdx.com/about-us

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9. Jake's Famous Crawfish

4.7

Exceptional(6730)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 63 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.

10. Arden

4.9

Exceptional(1112)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Northwest Portland

Booked 13 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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Lea
Portland / Oregon •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing experience wonderful food and service excited to go back
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
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4.7
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DawnVIP
Portland / Oregon •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent food and outstanding service. Everything we ordered was simply amazing. We appreciated the broad selection of choices and especially loved the ahi tuna ceviche and jicama salad (be sure and give it a try- so beautifully flavorful!). We will be back! Well done!!!
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LeChonPrice: Moderate• South American• Southwest Portland
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4.9
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Sheila
Virginia •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The service was good but there was a conference in town that resulted in a few large groups and seemed like there was only one server. We were able to enjoy the great views and the ambience. The food was delicious! Would definitely recommend!
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Portland City GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.6
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Meghann
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Went for my birthday and had a wonderful very flavorful meal with all my good friends! All the staff was very attentive and friendly, and the food and ambience was perfect.
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JankenPrice: Very Expensive• Creative Japanese• Pearl District
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4.7
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Kody
Phoenix / Arizona •4 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jun 13, 2025
Tremendous selection and well prepared food. Meat was outstanding and seasoned delightfully
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Fogo de Chao - PortlandPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Southwest Portland
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4.2

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