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Kachka, Portland, OR

Kachka

4.8
4.8
1824 Reviews
$31 to $50
Eastern European
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-equity

For more info about Kachka, and our deli Lavka please visit our website: https://www.kachkapdx.com/about-us


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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 62 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Eastern European, Russian, Georgian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (503) 235-0059
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Women
  • Executive chef
    Bonnie Morales
  • Catering
    Our Deli Lavka, located in the upstairs mezzanine provides catering options from casual to upscale, please email lavka@kachkapdx.com
  • Private party facilities
    We love parties! Our private dining space can host parties up to 35 people, with a pre selected menu. For inquiries please e-mail: events@kachkapdx.com
  • Neighborhood
    Southeast Portland
  • Cross street
    Belmont
  • Parking details
    There is a free 3-hour parking garage adjacent to our building. The lower level is accessible from 11th avenue.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,824 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

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    Best Food

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    Best Ambiance

  • Portland

    Best Value

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    Innovative

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    Good for groups

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    Good for special occasions

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1,824 Reviews
  1. DanielleL

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything about our meal. Waiter was very helpful and made excellent recommendations.

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  2. LainaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was lovely, food was filling and delicious - the trout stuffed with leeks was sooo good. Love this place.

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  3. AnnaH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappoints. Best vodka infusions and don’t skip the herring with a fur hat.

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  4. MelissaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing! Great recommendations and knowledge of menu by each of the staff we encountered. Opting for an early dinner around 4p allows for a more quiet and intimate meal.

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  5. JulieS

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    We love Kachka and appreciate the unique menu and knowledgeable staff. Our server was not as attentive as we would have liked this time.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So good! Everything was delicious. The service was great. We will go again on our next visit to Portland.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Delicious food but poor service. It took 30 minutes for our server to greet us after we were seated and nearly 45 minutes for food to arrive. We had to ask for more water on several occasions. Considering a 22% tip is automatically included we would have hoped for more attentive service.

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  8. HargoK

    London

    8 reviews

    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 25, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    I loved the place and the food was really unique and good, however we waited 45 minutes for our main which was definitely forgotten. Since I’d travelled specifically for the one dish, this was disappointing as I asked 3 different people on the status with no feedback. Finally the manager did come and was apologetic and gracious which I did appreciate but the evening was soured.

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  9. Scfinedine

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fun authentic experience. Come hungry!! Golubtsi is always the best. Try a selection of dumplings and infused vodkas. Great fun and great food!!

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  10. TonyF

    Portland

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Phenomenal, Prompt, friendly service. WELL worth the 22% auto-gratuity ( which we fully endorse for restaurant industry workers). Fantastic menu of Russian and eastern European delectable treats. The "Ruskei Zakuski experience" is an absolute delight. Vodka selection beyond compare to anywhere else we have been. HIGHLY recommended!!

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  11. Daniel

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and drinks and beer attentive service.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best meals I’ve ever had! And the waiter was so kind to bring us champagne on the house to celebrate our anniversary.

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  13. AnneR

    Seattle

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Amazing dinner last night with friends. Thank you for a wonderful experience and a delicious martini!

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  14. KariM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A lovely experience as always! Had guests in from out of town and they loved it too! Keep up the great work.

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  15. Jess

    West Palm Beach

    35 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Adam curated a delicious and delightfully diverse degustation menu for us after he displayed his knowledge of the menu and epicurean education. We trusted him and he knocked it out of the park. Adam showcased the best dishes in house that made for a unique dining experience. What a fun way to enjoy dinner in Portland. And to top it off with dessert & vodka pairing.

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  16. Benito

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So good. Why require a character limit. So good.

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience5
    We always love Kachka’s food and it didn’t disappoint at all — we thoroughly enjoyed each and every item. The service, unfortunately, was not great, and specifically with regard to the host and our seating time. Our server was fantastic — I recognized him from a previous visit and he’s top-notch, as are many servers there. The host, however, sat us 25 minutes late, didn’t offer any apology or signal any sympathy, and we were never led anywhere to sit while waiting (which was difficult because we had an elderly person with us who really could’ve used a chair). At one point, the host said our table would be ready in “30 seconds,” so we moved from our standing waiting area to the host stand, but about a minute later, she curtly asked us to stand outside. We then waited about 5 minutes to be seated from that point. I’ve previously had this host as a server, and she was not great then, either, so perhaps it’s just one person who needs further training. Again, we love Kachka and I’ll likely be back (although my wife said “never again”), but I’ll just bear in mind that I shouldn’t count on: being seated at my reserved time, getting much sympathy if there’s a wait even with a reservation, or having a place to sit while waiting, even with an elderly guest — so maybe just a place to go with chill friends rather than family. Great, great restaurant, but a stressful experience last night.

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  18. jmc126

    San Francisco

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Had wanted to come to Kachka for years, and it didn’t disappoint! Palmeni, flavored vodkas, and the mains are delightful.

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  19. johnY

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience1
    it was expensive for no reason. the ppl there were really nice tho

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  20. MargaretB

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time I've ever enjoyed Herring! Plus amazing cabbage rolls and trout.

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  21. LauraM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Adam (and later Kat) along with all staff were amazing. One person in our group has very challenging dietary restrictions, and Adam stayed at the table asking questions and taking notes until he had a grasp on the issue, he then took all the information to the chef who prepared a dinner our friend LOVED. Adam and Chef found apps, drinks, and a main course that were safe and delicious. We had a wonderful time and overstayed our welcome without realizing it (sorry!) the staff was never rude or discouraging. This was truly the best place to have our going away dinner! I really wish I had remembered to get your cookbook because I can't imagine a life without your food. Thank you, The girl borrowing the giant crown.

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  22. Lovefood2

    Tahoe

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous food, lovely setting and wonderful service!

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  23. Lauren

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The dumplings were incredible! I cannot wait to go back.

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  24. Jill

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific experience! Pricey, but worth it! Perfect for a celebration.

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  25. Schnoodle

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall4food5service2ambience4
    I have eaten at Kachka twice and both times the food has been spectacular. The first time I was there the waiter was so helpful in helping navigate the menu, his table service became part of the ambiance. We were all enjoying our interactions with him. The second time I ate there the food was absolutely delicious but unfortunately the service was not good. She was glum, impatient and didn’t even offer us a dessert menu. Thank goodness the food was so delicious we could ignore her negative vibe. I love Kachka, it is an interesting, well imagined, friendly place with “to die for” food and desserts. Yummmmm!!

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  26. RobertB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely fantastic service, the sparkling wine was a very nice touch for our anniversary.

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  27. Food5Critic

    Seattle

    60 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    The service was not the best. The restaurant adds in a 22 % tip automatically. The waitress was not very friendly and never came back to check on us. The meal took over 3 hours and we watched tables come and go. Although the waitress stated she would space out our dinner, she did not. Instead we waited and waited - and even for the check - had to get up and find someone to bring it to our table.

    KachkaResponded on September 13, 2023

    Hi Food5Critic, I am sorry to hear that your service was less than ideal. Our 22% service fee goes towards providing fair wages to all employees in the restaurant and not your individual server. That being said, it is no excuse for poor service. I will be looking into who your server was and the time stamps for your meal to address the issue. Thank you for your your feedback, it is impossible to fix things without it.

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  28. Katelyn23

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was incredible. Atmosphere was unlike any restaurant I’ve been too before, so cool and on theme down to the small details. Servers moved like a choreographed dance, quickly and efficiently. Only drawback was our server being hesitant to split our bill (asked for two bills for our party of three, one of us needed a separate bill for work reimbursement purposes), but she ended up doing so, thankfully.

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  29. StepheneeM

    Portland

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    overall1food3service1ambience1
    Honestly, I’ll never be back. Easily one of the worst food experiences I’ve had. The service was bad (with a mandatory 22% service fee). On a slow Tuesday night it took two hours from ordering to get our entree, when, conveniently, the food reviewers we got sat next to has their entire order out in 45 minutes with elaborate descriptions and nice service. We literally went to McDonald’s after to get food after because we were still hungry. To make matters worse, it was my BF’s birthday and they asked everyone around us what they were celebrating, and did while checking in. But not us.

    KachkaResponded on September 12, 2023

    Hi Stephenee, I am disappointed to hear about your negative experience. It seems that you perceived some potential preferential treatment of some other patrons which of course would cause someone to feel slighted. I assure you that that is never our intention. We aim to give every guest a unique and personalized experience, and I am sorry that your expectations fell short. When folks book reservations there is an option to say why they are dining, if someone puts a tag for "special occasion, or birthday" we do ask what/who they are celebrating. If we missed a tag on your reservation I also apologize for that oversight. I would love to hear more specifics regarding your server and what you ordered to better understand what we can improve on.

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  30. KristaB

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very engaging server - was very helpful in helping our friend who has onion allergies to find dishes she could safely have. Excellent food that has a great story behind it. Also love the 22% addition to ensure that staff have the benefits all should have.

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  31. LoveDC

    Washington DC

    37 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on September 6, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    We really were looking forward to our experience at Kachka. Unfortunately, Drinks were really mediocre. We sent back one glass of wine because it was spoiled. The food was good, not exceptional, but small portions so you have to order more and it becomes expensive. Tables very close together and it’s loud. But aside from food and ambiance … the place that bills itself as “representing food from former USSR republics” ignores the fact that one of these republics, Russia, started a bloody war against Ukraine. They should be displaying Ukrainian flags and donating part of their profits, specially from selling Ukrainian vodka and dishes, to help Ukraine in it’s fight against the aggressor. We just came from visiting three of these republics — Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, where the support for Ukraine is freely and generously displayed. Kachka should do the same!

    KachkaResponded on September 12, 2023

    Hi LoveDC, Thank you for your feedback. As the manager on duty that night, the particular wine you ordered, the Kekfrankos, has a bright almost spritzy texture which is unique and different from other wines you may have experienced, it was not "spoiled". That being said, even if the wine had been flawed (which can happen sometimes) we did promptly remove the wine, while also trying to find something else you might enjoy. As for our values and stand on the war, I encourage you to check out our website, where you can clearly read about our stance, as well as the various ways we have been supporting Ukraine, donating over $10,000. The two flags we have in our front window and on our host stand also visually tell patrons our stance.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never tried Russian food before. Delicious. I especially loved the Zakuski samplings and the horseradish vodka

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  33. Kennaburning

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    My favorite restaurant in Portland. A must. We had max as our server and he was as witty and efficient. Here, new and exciting flavors are guaranteed. The benefits and treatment of the staff by the restaurant is wonderful to see and a comfort as you feast on dishes expertly prepared

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  34. Svetlana

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Staff could be friendlier and more attentive (our dirty plates stayed on our table way too long).

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  35. MarlyceB

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Free 2 hour parking in garage. Food is excellent! NA drinks so fun! Tables a little close together, so just be prepared to make friends.

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  36. SarahW

    Portland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took two friends from out of town here for a nice dinner, and everything was amazing! The sheep cheese dumplings and heirloom tomato salaat are especially delicious, and the wine selection really elevates the experience.

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  37. GoodEating

    Kansas City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic, enjoyed the tasting menu and dumplings. Highly recommend for a great experience.

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  38. Bigskys

    Portland

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on September 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, a wonderful, unique taste experience at Kachka!

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  39. erikaw

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Wonderful experience enjoying food not often available in life. Yum! PS loved the tarragon non alcoholic soda. Would be fun to have a European na beer available too. ♥️

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Zakuski experience was amazing and a great value as well! Will be back just for that. The tarragon soda should be bottled and sold!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Kachka offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 235-0059.

Kachka is rated 4.8 stars by 1824 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 62 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Kachka

960 SE 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97214

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Belmont
  • Neighborhood
    Southeast Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Happy Hour Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 4:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Eastern European, Russian, Georgian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a free 3-hour parking garage adjacent to our building. The lower level is accessible from 11th avenue.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Cash not accepted, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Owned/operated by
    Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Women
  • Executive chef
    Bonnie Morales
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (503) 235-0059
  • Catering
    Our Deli Lavka, located in the upstairs mezzanine provides catering options from casual to upscale, please email lavka@kachkapdx.com
  • Private party facilities
    We love parties! Our private dining space can host parties up to 35 people, with a pre selected menu. For inquiries please e-mail: events@kachkapdx.com
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