Where Chefs Eat in Portland

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14 Restaurants

Updated September 25, 2019

Restaurants:	La Moule, Nostrana, Imperial…
Price Range:	$$ - $$$
Cuisines:	French American, Italian, Northwest…
Neighborhoods:	SE Portland, Downtown…

La Moule

$$$$·French American·

SE Portland

523 reviews

Good for a Date
Neighborhood Gem
Fit for Foodies

“A great little Belgian brasserie known for its craft cocktails and moules frites. We recommend snacking on the steak tartare with bone marrow while you wait for your mussels to st…Read more

91% recommended

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Nostrana

$$$$·Italian·

SE Portland

3,338 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date
Special Occasion

“I love the bread – I usually get a Negroni and a simple pizza.” – Justin Woodward

90% recommended

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Imperial

$$$$·Northwest·

Downtown

2,891 reviews

Good for a Date
Fit for Foodies
Special Occasion

Recommended by Chef Jose Chesa from Chesa

83% recommended

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Olympia Provisions Northwest

$$$$·Contemporary European·

Pearl District

710 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Local Ingredients
Good for a Date

Recommended by Chef Scott Dolich from Park Kitchen

97% recommended

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Grain & Gristle

$$$$·Gastro Pub·

NE Portland

78 reviews

Bar Seating
Great for Brunch
Cozy

Recommended by Chef Jasper Shen from XLB

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Xico

$$$$·Mexican·

SE Portland

672 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Neighborhood Gem
Great for Outdoor Dining

Recommended by Chef Cathy Whims from Nostrana

90% recommended

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Bar Casa Vale

$$$$·Spanish·

SE Portland

93 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Tapas
Good for a Date

Recommended by Chef Kristen D. Murray from MAURICE Luncheonette

88% recommended

Neighborhood Gem in Portland / Oregon

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Kachka

$$$$·Eastern European·

SE Portland

977 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Creative Cuisine
Good for a Date

“An amazing Russian restaurant from Bonnie and Israel Morales. They took an often overlooked cuisine and are showing the wide range that it has to offer.” – Carlo Lamagna

94% recommended

Outdoor Dining in Portland

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Holdfast Dining

$$$$·American·

SE Portland

318 reviews

Special Occasion
Creative Cuisine
Fit for Foodies

“Chefs Joel Stocks and Will Preisch put together an amazing tasting menu that really pushes the boundaries of your palate and is flawlessly executed. Pair that with amazing wines s…Read more

96% recommended

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Higgins Restaurant & Bar

$$$$·Organic·

SW Portland

1,893 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date
Local Ingredients

“Higgins is the original. He really brought the local-farm-to-table story to Portland and remains relevant after all these years, delivering a high level of cuisine and service, pa…Read more

95% recommended

Healthy in Portland / Oregon

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Dame

$$$$·American·

NE Portland

77 reviews

Romantic
Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date

“It's perfect. Dana, the owner-sommelier is amazing. It feels like a modern version of Cheers, but with the best wine and really perfect food. I wish I lived closer – it's the type…Read more

92% recommended

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Ned Ludd

$$$$·Northwest·

North Portland

977 reviews

Fit for Foodies
Good for a Date
Local Ingredients

“Ned Ludd ties together the total Oregon experience. From wood-fire cooking to utilizing local and seasonal ingredients, the food and ambience reflect what the PNW is – refined rus…Read more

96% recommended

Fit for Foodies in Portland / Oregon

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