The Best Places to Eat in Portland

The OpenTable Team

Portland is known for being weird, but there’s nothings strange about the food scene. It’s Pacific Northwest setting allows chefs to work with some of the finest produce and seafood around. It encapsulated the “farm-to-table” ethos long before it was ever trendy to do so, and its craft beers are as iconic as any dish you’ll find in local restaurants. But where are the smartest, savviest diners eating out? Welcome to the Tastemaker Lists. We’ve pulled data from thousands of restaurants to find the top spots among OpenTable's most expert, seasoned diners. Embrace the best of it all and pair the iconic dishes with a local beer or wine. Here are some of Portland’s icons.

16 Restaurants

Updated February 26, 2020

Restaurants:	23Hoyt, clarklewis, Saucebox - Permanently Closed…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	Contemporary American, Northwest, Asian…
Neighborhoods:	NW Portland, SE Portland, Downtown…

23Hoyt

$$$$·Contemporary American·

NW Portland

942 reviews

Good for a Date
Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies

At 23Hoyt, Chef Cameron Dunlap offers a farm-to-table experience described as gastropub-meets-fine-dining. Their Hoyt Burger, which many loyal customers consider the best in Portla…Read more

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clarklewis

$$$$·Northwest·

SE Portland

2,171 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Local Ingredients
Special Occasion

Since 2003, clarklewis has welcomed diners to their spacious converted warehouse in the Central Eastside Industrial District. A glass-paneled wall that opens when it’s sunny frames…Read more

90% recommended

Fit for Foodies in Portland / Oregon

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Saucebox - Permanently Closed

$$$$·Asian·

Downtown

799 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

Pan-Asian cuisine plus a vibrant, club-like atmosphere characterize Saucebox, a downtown favorite since 1995. DJs play on Friday and Saturday nights, and daily happy hours always d…Read more

89% recommended

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Red Star

$$$$·American·

Downtown

698 reviews

Casual
Good for a Date
Good for Anniversaries

Red Star is a rustic tavern attached to Hotel Monaco downtown. Lofty ceilings, communal tables, and menus featuring elevated homestyle cooking augment a relaxed ambiance. The estab…Read more

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Portland City Grill

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Downtown

7,953 reviews

Scenic View
Romantic
Special Occasion

With a setting on the 30th floor of the U.S. Bancorp Tower, Portland City Grill draws in the crowds with unmatched 360-degree views over the city and the Cascades, including the ma…Read more

93% recommended

Most Booked in Portland / Oregon

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Yard House - Portland

$$$$·American·

SW Portland

537 reviews

Good for Birthdays
Casual
Good for Groups

For Portland diners in the mood for beers, sports on TV, and a classic rock soundtrack, The Original Yard House near Pioneer Square downtown delivers amply. The local outlet of the…Read more

100% recommended

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Portland

$$$$·Steakhouse·

Downtown

1,573 reviews

Romantic
Good for Anniversaries
Special Occasion

Started in New Orleans in 1927, Ruth’s Chris Steak House has grown to a chain of over 100 restaurants across North America. It offers Portland its signature upscale steakhouse expe…Read more

88% recommended

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Chart House Restaurant - Portland

$$$$·Seafood·

Downtown

4,851 reviews

Scenic View
Special Occasion
Good for a Date

The Portland Chart House atop the historic Terwilliger Building boasts some of the best views in Portland, on a clear day spanning Mount Hood, Mount Adams, and Mount Saint Helens, …Read more

88% recommended

Scenic View in Portland / Oregon

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Stanford's - Lloyd Center

$$$$·American·

NE Portland

326 reviews

Great for Lunch
Good for Groups
Special Occasion

Stanford’s venue at Lloyd Center is ideally located for dining during a day of shopping at the mall, skating on the ice rink, or attending an event at the nearby Moda Center. Stanf…Read more

88% recommended

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Stanford's - Tanasbourne

$$$$·American·

Hillsboro

797 reviews

Good for Birthdays
Good for Anniversaries
Casual

The Stanford’s restaurant in Tanasbourne, conveniently close to a major shopping area and movie theater, reflects the local area with many of their menu options. Among the best are…Read more

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The Melting Pot - Portland

$$$$·Fondue·

Downtown

2,792 reviews

Good for Anniversaries
Romantic
Special Occasion

On a gray and drizzly day in Portland, it might seem that there’s no more perfect place (outside the Alps) to indulge in a pot of fondue. Patrons at the dimly lit restaurant sit ar…Read more

84% recommended

Kid Friendly in Portland / Oregon

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Jackrabbit

$$$$·American·

Downtown

788 reviews

Good for a Date
Special Occasion
Fit for Foodies

At the helm of Jackrabbit is chef Chris Cosentino, the winner of “Top Chef Masters” who’s known for his whole-animal philosophy. Cosentino’s sustainable, holistic approach to carni…Read more

83% recommended

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Stanford's - Jantzen Beach

$$$$·American·

North Portland

420 reviews

Great for Lunch
Special Occasion
Good for Groups

Stanford’s, which dubs itself “your neighborhood restaurant and bar,” has become something of a Portland institution, with three venues in the wider metro area. The restaurant at t…Read more

89% recommended

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Paragon - Portland

$$$$·Gastro Pub·

Pearl District

482 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Neighborhood Gem
Good for Groups

Paragon, located in the Pearl District, bill themselves an “urban alehouse,” and their beverage program led by renowned director Bob Brunner is as much a draw for Portland diners a…Read more

90% recommended

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Bluehour

$$$$·Modern European·

Pearl District

2,068 reviews

Special Occasion
Romantic
Good for Anniversaries

Bluehour presents an intimate dining experience in the heart of downtown Portland’s Pearl District. Their stylish dining room features a unique layout with an arrangement of floor-…Read more

88% recommended

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Portland Seafood Co. - Mall 205

$$$$·Seafood·

SE Portland

619 reviews

Casual
Good for Anniversaries
Good for Birthdays

Portland Seafood Co.’s Mall 205 location is their second in the metro area, testament to the popularity of their all-local, top-quality fish and seafood. The menu generally sticks …Read more

90% recommended

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