Cafe Nell

Name: Cafe Nell
Address: 1987 NW Kearney St, Portland, OR, United States, 97209
Telephone: (503) 295-6487
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

4.3

2823 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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Located in the heart of Northwest Portland, Café Nell serves French inspired, eclectic American classics simply prepared from Northwest ingredients. Celebrating 14 years, Café Nell has become known for lively brunches featuring signature cocktails and great food, which never fail to impress. A full indoor bar and outdoor bar, welcoming atmosphere, rotating taps, and a glowing fireplace create a cozy environment indoors. Seating outside on our Deck or in the outdoor Oasis are also favorite neighborhood spots for a tasty lunch or a candle-lit dinner on a lovely Portland evening.

OUTDOOR DINING AREAS ARE COVERED, SHADED, AND WELL VENTILATED WITH BOTH OVERHEAD AND OSCILLATING FANS.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
American, French, Bistro
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–5:30 pm
Phone number
(503) 295-6487
Website
http://cafenell.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Cafe Nell is an intimate venue for private parties of 50 to 100 guests.Maximum capacity of 80 for a sit-down dinner, and up to 120 for buffet-style.
Private party contact
vanessa@cafenell.com: (503) 295-6487

Location
1987 NW Kearney St, Portland, OR 97209
Neighborhood
Northwest Portland
Cross street
NW 20th Ave
Parking details
Complimentary parking courtesy of the offices of Legacy Health (entrance a block away on Lovejoy between 19th & 20th) Weekdays after 5 pm. Saturday/Sunday All Day. Street parking also available. Paid parking is available 4 blocks south at 16th and Kearney.
Public transit
Two block walk from StreetCar at 18th & Lovejoy.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Popular dishes

Forest Mushroom Bruschetta**$17.00
roasted cauliflower & white truffle puree, mushrooms duxelle, balsamic drizzle, extra virgin olive oil, toasted baguette, crispy leeks
Northwest Crab Cakes$28.00
two 2.5 oz crab cakes, frisee salad, calabrian chili sauce
Bay Scallop, Wild Mushroom, Spinach Pillows**$18.00
wild mushrooms, pacific bay scallops, baby spinach, wrapped in puff pastry, deep fried, served with avocado jalapeno dipping sauce
Artisan Cheese Plate$22.00
rotating selection of three artisanal cheeses, seasonal accoutrements
Oysters on the Half Shell$0.00
four west coast oysters* on the half shell, champagne shallot mignonette, lemon wedge
- MKT$0.00

Entrees

Fettuccine with Pesto$19.00
herbed garlic pesto, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan
Steak au Poivre*$45.00
grilled cascade natural teres major shoulder tenderloin, whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus
Grilled Halibut$38.00
grilled alaskan halibut, celery root puree, sauteed spinach, lemon butter cream sauce, frisee salad
Oven Roasted Chicken$32.00
mary's free range a-line chicken breast, garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed baby spinach
Spicy Linguine & Clams* with Chorizo$32.00
manila clams*, chorizo, vodka, garlic, shallots, kale, crushed red pepper, fresh parsley
Mussels & Fries$29.00
fresh penn cove mussels, white wine, crushed red peppers, heaped with hand cut fries, garlic aioli
Braised Pork Osso Bucco$39.00
carlton farms pork shank slow-braised, autumnal risotto, parmesan, burgundy reduction
Pappardelle Bolognese$28.00
egg pappardelle, fresh ground beef, pork, fennel, freshly grated nutmeg, parmesan, parsley
Vegan Risotto**$26.00
arborio rice, asparagus, wild mushrooms, butternut squash, fresh herbs, parmesan

Additions

Grilled Asparagus$8.00
Grilled Salmon*$15.00
Mashed Potatoes$7.00
Grilled Prawns$15.00
Sauteed Spinach$8.00

Salads

Caesar$14.00
whole leaf romaine, house-made caesar dressing, brioche croutons (vegetarian) shaved parmesan
Roasted Beets$16.00
candy-striped beets, baby arugula, tangerine, ruby grapefruit, feta, candied hazelnuts, sweet honey lemon vinaigrette
Dungeness Crab Salad*$24.00
dungeness crab meat, butter lettuce, cherry tomato, avocado, mustard vinaigrette
Apple & Endive Salad$17.00
julienned kiyokawa apples, endive spears, radicchio, blue cheese, brandied cherries, sherry vinaigrette

Whole Meal Salads & Lighter Plates

Steak and Caesar$25.00
3 oz grilled cascade natural shoulder tender, chopped romaine, house-made caesar dressing, brioche croutons shaved parmesan
Salmon Cobb$26.00
mixed greens, grilled salmon, bacon, soft-boiled egg*, avocado blue cheese crumbles, tomato, blue cheese dressing
Pan Seared Crispy Chicken$26.00
panko breaded draper valley chicken breast cutlet, garlic mashed potatoes, sauteed spinach
Dungeness Crab Macaroni & Cheese$20.00
blue, gruyere, tillamook cheddar, dungeness crab
Nell Burger & Fries$25.00
cascade natural ground beef*, cheddar, bacon, caramelized onion, fried egg*, dijon, tomato, aioli, brioche bun- mixed green salad & hand-cut fries
Steak Frites*$32.00
grilled cascade natural shoulder tender, white truffle aioli, hand-cut fries

Dessert

all desserts $12

Valrhona & Raspberry Chocolate Mousse
Seasonal Fruit Crisp
Chocolate Chip Brownie Cake
Fried Apple Pie a la Mode
Crème Brulee

Cocktails

Harvest Martini$14.00
pear puree, lemon, vodka, champagne
Hemingway Daiquiri$14.00
rum, luxardo, lime, grapefruit, cherry
Nell Manhattan$15.00
bourbon, carpano antica, bitters, cherry
Vieux Mot$14.00
gin, lemon juice, st germaine
Continental Club$14.00
bourbon, cynar, orange, bitters
Siesta$13.00
tequila, campari, lime, grapefruit, simple syrup
Nell Sazerac$14.00
rye, absinthe, peychauds bitters, sugar cube
Kentucky Nail$13.00
bourbon, drambuie, orange peel, club soda
Kearney Street Spritzer$13.00
aperol, sparkling wine, orange twist
El Diablo$13.00
tequila, crème de cassis, lime, ginger beer
Dewey Morning$15.00
aquavit, st germaine, grapefruit, lime
French 75$13.00
gin, lemon, sparkling wine
Milan Mule$16.00
fernet branca, carpano antica, lime, ginger beer
Oregon Royale$12.00
clear creek cranberry, sparkling wine, twist
Vesper Martini$15.00
gin, vodka, lillet blanc, lemon twist

Hot Cocktails

Nell Coffee$15.00
caffe umbria etruscan dark roast, bourbon, grand marnier, cream, cinnamon liqueur
Spanish Coffee$14.00
donQ151 rum, kahlua, coffee, cinnamon, whipped cream
Coffee Nudge$14.00
dark roast coffee, brandy, kahlua, crème de cacao, fresh whipped cream

On Tap, Beer, Cider

Rotating Lager$7.50
Rotating IPA$8.00
Rotating Seasonal$7.50
Rotating Selection by the Bottle$7.00
Portland Cider-On Tap$8.00
dry apple cider

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Brut, Blanc de Blanc Cuvee Jean-Louis NV, FR$10.00
Prosecco, Bolla NV, IT$11.00
Sparkling Rose, Avisi IT$10.00
Cremant, Gerard Bertrand, Alsace FR$16.00
Cremant Rose, Gratien & Meyer FR$14.00
Cava, Honor Brut Reserve SP$8.00

White

Pinot Gris, Erath 2020 Dundee OR$12.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Brancott Estate 2021 New Zealand$10.00
Chardonnay, Elouan 2019 OR$10.00
Chardonnay, Hayes Ranch 2020 Livermore CA$12.00
Viognier, Roussane, Grenache Blanc Vidal-Fleury Cotes du Rhone 2017 FR$12.00

Rose

Sokol Blosser 2021 Pinot Noir OR$14.00
Rotating Import
please ask your server about today's selection

Red

Pinot Noir, La Chevaliere 2018 Burgundy FR$14.00
Pinot Noir, Broadley Vineyard 2020 Willamette Valley OR$16.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Storypoint 2019 Napa Valley CA$14.00
Stimson, Red Blend, By Chateau St. Michelle 2014 Paterson WA$10.00
Grenache / Syrah / Mourvedre, Marius by Michel Chapoutier Cotes du Rhone 2018$12.00
Sangiovese, San Giorgio 2019 Puglia IT$11.00
Malbec, Los Cardos Dona Paula 2019 Mendoza AR$10.00

Dessert Wines

Goodfellows, Noble Selection, Pinot Blanc 2013 OR$12.00
Rosa Regale, Sparkling Brachetto 2012 Strevi IT$12.00
di Lenardo, Pass the Cookies! Verduzzo Friulano / Riesling, Gonars IT$12.00

Ports

Warre's Otima, Tawny 2007$12.00
Graham's 10 Yr, Tawny$14.00
Warre's LBV Ruby 2008$12.00
Ferreira, Tawny$9.00

What 2,823 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portland / Oregon
Great for brunch
Portland
Great for brunch
Portland
Great for outdoor dining

2,823 Reviews

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MichaelR
Portland
54 reviews
vip
5.0
54 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
My Nell Burger Salad is always the best combo. My brunch partner said her Nell Burger was one of the best burgers ever. It’s always a treat to visit Cafe Nell.
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OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Cafe Nell! It is now our “go te” place in Portland. Always terrific food and service!
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Diner49er
Portland
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food2service2ambience3
Cafe Nell has always been a strong and consistent place for quality food with great service. This was not the experience we had today. We had reservations, arrived on time, it wasn’t busy, it was a beautiful, sunny fall day.. but it took us 15 min to be seated and 1 hour for our food to arrive. Our server seemed incredibly distracted and was inattentive, the food was mediocre- at best. Our $15 salmon add on was literally the size of two fingers put together. We sent it back. We were offered a blanket as we sat outside, that was nice. Unfortunately, This was not the Cafe Nell I remember of the past.
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Blondieforfood
Portland
31 reviews
4.0
31 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
overall4food3service4ambience5
We’ve been going to Cafe Nell over several years & are fond of the place. The outdoor sidewalk seating is great! We love the cozy interior, but won’t eat inside during Covid/flu season. My husband liked his hamburger salad & I enjoyed my cocktail & French Pinot Noir, but my steak Caesar salad was uninspired. The 3 oz steak was on the side of the plate with a pile of romaine sprinkled with Parmesan. The dressing was good & the steak cooked to perfection, but I’d have added some cherry tomatoes for a dash of color, & sliced the steak atop the greens. I felt like no time was invested in making the salad appealing. Our waiter was very nice & explained that the restaurant has been through a number of staff changes, including the chefs, so wasn’t surprised by my reaction.
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ErinS
Seattle
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
Super cute cafe, loved the ambience! Service was great, and the food was good, but it would have been better if it was hot! I think it sat out a bit too long before it was served.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was great, the food was tasty, we had a lovely time! We will be back-thank you for having a yummy vegan option 😊
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ChuckL
New Orleans
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall3food4service2ambience4
Food was well-prepared. Service was slow and inattentive.
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BRSeattle
Seattle
33 reviews
4.0
33 reviews
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
The four of us enjoyed inventive cocktails, the scallop and spinach “pillows” with a pesto laced salad for a shared appetizer ( it would have been nice to have 4 instead of 3 though), smoked salmon Cobb salad, fettuccine bolognese, and mussels and frites for dinner. Our waiter was outstanding! Attentive and professional.
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AngieS
Louisville
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 19, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Cafe Nell is in a lovely part of town and the ambiance is great. The food was good and the service was efficient.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Service was great food was good Could be more generous on the hollandais sauce for the eggs Benedict
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RaySF
Portland
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Good food. A little slow service. Outside sidewalk dining is nice.
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Shar
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Cute ambiance, big outdoor area and good food and drinks!
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Jeff
Portland
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
I drive by Cafe Nell every Sunday morning after church and had always been intrigued by its outward charm. I checked their website and liked their brunch menu, so I finally decided to take my wife there one Sunday morning. As it was a nice day, we chose sidewalk seating. The food was good, and it couldn't have been a nicer experience. I look forward to going back again.
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SueM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Salmon burger was tasty, service was great! Will be back next time we are in Portland
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JeffR
San Francisco
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall3food2service4ambience4
Salmon dish was old and bad..returned it. Everything else was fine. Chef really missed on the fish
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AudieO
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall3food4service4ambience3
It was a strange experience. We arrived and checked in for our reservation and were told we’d be seated in a few. 10 min later a difference hostess told us that the Oasis was being prioritized for their guests with reservations. We told her we had one. She then proceeded to seat us at a very inconveniently placed table that was much too small for a party of 4. We requested to be moved once space in the oasis opened up and were treated as somewhat of an inconvenience. 15 min later we were moved. When led back to the oasis we noticed at least 4-5 open tables large enough for our party. The server in the oasis was lovely, no complaints.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
The apple and endive salad was delightful, but my entree (the salmon) was a bit dry. The flavors were good on everything.
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mattb
Portland
4 reviews
2.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall2food2service3ambience4
We were seated immediately outside upon our arrival as we requested in our reservation. The space was nice and appeared clean. We ordered our food and had a long wait to arrive. The waiter apologized and said there was a large party. The food came but our drinks were either gone or ice melted and watered down. The omelette was the best thing we ordered. The huevos rancheros was small and was fairly plain tasting. The sausage scramble was decent sized but nothing special. The waiter did check on us as we were finishing our food. The food was not worth the cost We will continue to look for other brunch spots
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious! French toast was not to be missed. Our sever was kind and fun and accommodating to the max. A wonderful experience.
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DonS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience3
I believe the interior needs some cleaning up. we ate in the outside area and loved it. i was looking more for lunch... and everything was brunch centric. Would come anytime but for me I wanted a light lunch and it was pretty heavy. I should have looked at teh menu :)
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endersonline
Portland
34 reviews
4.0
34 reviews
Dined on August 31, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
We had booked a table for five outdoors. When we arrived, they asked if we could sit inside since they had an unexpected event taking up the entire back outdoor area. We said we strongly preferred outdoors due to COVID concerns, and they immediately created an excellent spot for us (we came with six instead of five, and they were great about that, too). The service continued to be top-notch making it a wonderful evening. The food was good. The ambiance was lovely. I would go back.
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WillyJP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Outstanding menu as usual. French bistro translated to native Pacific NW cuisine with excellent judgement and skill. We ALWAYS have an enjoyable meal at Cafe Nell. This time I had the Penn Cove mussels with frites. A superbly satisfying but not overfilling meal! Every single mussel was perfect, not a single one was off. And when Penn Cove muscles are good, they are over the top. We sat in their sidewalk seating shelter and it was very pleasant on a warm evening, but doesn't have quite the cozy ambience of their inside seating on a winter's night. This is a great restaurant if you feel like French bistro food superbly done in Oregon style.
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Smike
Portland
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Nice to sit outdoors. Had a great server. Did not find the shrimp mixture to my liking but that’s on me. It’s a nice place to go for lunch
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MaryV
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The salad with the beef patty and caramelized onions was excellent. I'm ready to go back for it again.
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janb
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was great and we were so grateful not to have to talk over loud music! Wonderful service, food, ambiance. Will be back!
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NoraW
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 13, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
The waiters are very sweet and attentive. The drinks were probably the star of the show, specifically the Cherry Limeade, the alcoholic choices were not impressive of the 3 they we tried. The food was rather lack luster for the prices - everything was just okay, fresh and well plated but just fine. The Mac and Cheese my partner ordered came to the table with the cheese sauce completely broken and full of oil. The kitchen remade it, which was appreciated, but for $22 a plate it should not have left the kitchen at all. Won’t be back on account of it just not being worth the $120 dollars spent on the experience.
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SylviaB
Portland
50 reviews
vip
5.0
50 reviews
Dined on August 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My husband and I enjoyed our evening at Cafe Nell and look forward to another such time. The servers were very helpful especially suggesting wines. Thank to this fine Portland restaurant!
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EveliaS
Portland
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 9, 2023
overall1food1service3ambience4
the food was tasteless, which in the end i didn't care on the size of the portions, expensive place, I would not recommend.
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KCinMB
Greater Boston
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Our server Zack was wonderful. Gave us honest opinions about the menu choices, and our whole party was very happy with our food and drink selections.
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RMDK
Portland
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 31, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a joy! Such an oasis in the middle of NW. Brought friends for their first visit to Cafe Nell and they were dazzled. Can’t believe they didn’t know about it. So much outside seating, and super cute/quaint inside and bar. Food and cocktails are the best! Highly recommend the mussels and fries, the burger salad, and really everything.
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Brad
Columbus
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience4
We gave it one more chance, but this was another really disappointing brunch at Cafe Nell. The service was friendly but unbelievably slow. The food was "meh" across all of our orders. Won't be back.
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PdxFoodie
Portland
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
There is outside seating along the sidewalk, as well as an outdoor patio area (with a separate entrance), and indoor dining. Inside is quite small (probably why the additional seating outside), and the decor is old'ish. Food was quite good: recommend the crab mac and cheese - reasonably priced. The crabcake benedict was good, but at $35 for brunch a little more than I expected.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great and amazing. Loved it. You should go there soon
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent! Food was delicious and our server, Michael, was knowledgeable and fun.
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Larry
Portland
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on July 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good experience. Very good wait staff. Drinks were good. Food was good.
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WillP
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 24, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Super tasty with plenty of options. Outdoor seating is great!
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OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience5
The ambience was super cute and looked like a European café, they had fun drinks off the cocktail menu, the service was fine, the food is OK. Nothing special. Too pricey but overall, if you’re looking for ambience, we would go here again for maybe just appetizers and drinks. But not a full meal.
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RaySF
Portland
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food was very good after a long wait to get it. Evidently a large party ahead of us.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great dinner at Cafe Nell. All the staff were friendly & helpful. The outside ambiance was wonderful & our food was superb!
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janeh
New Mexico
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome as usual. Fantastic lunch - service and food were great!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Cafe Nell offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 295-6487.

Cafe Nell is rated 4.3 stars by 2823 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1987 NW Kearney St, Portland, OR 97209

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
NW 20th Ave
Neighborhood
Northwest Portland
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 9:00 am–10:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:30 pm–5:30 pm
Cuisines
American, French, Bistro
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Complimentary parking courtesy of the offices of Legacy Health (entrance a block away on Lovejoy between 19th & 20th) Weekdays after 5 pm. Saturday/Sunday All Day. Street parking also available. Paid parking is available 4 blocks south at 16th and Kearney.
Public transit
Two block walk from StreetCar at 18th & Lovejoy.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://cafenell.com/
Phone number
(503) 295-6487
Private party facilities
Cafe Nell is an intimate venue for private parties of 50 to 100 guests.Maximum capacity of 80 for a sit-down dinner, and up to 120 for buffet-style.
Private party contact
vanessa@cafenell.com: (503) 295-6487

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Cafe Nell

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

100 Portland Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Steak Frites

Nell Burger Salad

Mussels & Fries

Starters

Forest Mushroom Bruschetta**$17.00

Northwest Crab Cakes$28.00

Bay Scallop, Wild Mushroom, Spinach Pillows**$18.00

Artisan Cheese Plate$22.00

Oysters on the Half Shell$0.00

Entrees

Fettuccine with Pesto$19.00

Steak au Poivre*$45.00

Grilled Halibut$38.00

Oven Roasted Chicken$32.00

Spicy Linguine & Clams* with Chorizo$32.00

Mussels & Fries$29.00

Braised Pork Osso Bucco$39.00

Pappardelle Bolognese$28.00

Vegan Risotto**$26.00

Additions

Grilled Asparagus$8.00

Grilled Salmon*$15.00

Mashed Potatoes$7.00

Grilled Prawns$15.00

Sauteed Spinach$8.00

Salads

Caesar$14.00

Roasted Beets$16.00

Dungeness Crab Salad*$24.00

Apple & Endive Salad$17.00

Whole Meal Salads & Lighter Plates

Steak and Caesar$25.00

Salmon Cobb$26.00

Pan Seared Crispy Chicken$26.00

Dungeness Crab Macaroni & Cheese$20.00

Nell Burger & Fries$25.00

Steak Frites*$32.00

Dessert

Valrhona & Raspberry Chocolate Mousse

Seasonal Fruit Crisp

Chocolate Chip Brownie Cake

Fried Apple Pie a la Mode

Crème Brulee

Cocktails

Harvest Martini$14.00

Hemingway Daiquiri$14.00

Nell Manhattan$15.00

Vieux Mot$14.00

Continental Club$14.00

Siesta$13.00

Nell Sazerac$14.00

Kentucky Nail$13.00

Kearney Street Spritzer$13.00

El Diablo$13.00

Dewey Morning$15.00

French 75$13.00

Milan Mule$16.00

Oregon Royale$12.00

Vesper Martini$15.00

Hot Cocktails

Nell Coffee$15.00

Spanish Coffee$14.00

Coffee Nudge$14.00

On Tap, Beer, Cider

Rotating Lager$7.50

Rotating IPA$8.00

Rotating Seasonal$7.50

Rotating Selection by the Bottle$7.00

Portland Cider-On Tap$8.00

Wines by the Glass

Sparkling

Brut, Blanc de Blanc Cuvee Jean-Louis NV, FR$10.00

Prosecco, Bolla NV, IT$11.00

Sparkling Rose, Avisi IT$10.00