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Ned Ludd - Permanently Closed

4.9

985 Reviews

$30 and under

Northwest

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Ned Ludd is an American Craft Kitchen located in the Historic NE King Neighborhood. Chef/Owner Jason French offers foods cooked exclusively in a wood fired oven. We are committed to products sourced from local and regional purveyors. Our food is simple, rustic and meant to satisfy those who seek an authentic Northwest meal. The food, service and ambiance work together in an effort to offer a unique and casual Portland culinary experience. We are fortunate to live within an amazing network of passionate and committed farmers, foragers and craft producers. We hope you will join us to celebrate the bounty of the Greater Portland food community!

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Northwest, Contemporary European
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(503) 288-6900
Website
http://nedluddpdx.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Jason French
Catering
We will provide a Ned Ludd experience designed for your specific event.
Private party facilities
Ned Ludd is available for buyouts for private parties. email: info@nedluddpdx.com

Location
3925 NE MLK Blvd, Portland, OR 97212
Neighborhood
North Portland
Cross street
Failing
Parking details
We have a small private lot. Street parking is also available on Failing, Garfield, and MLK.
Public transit
Trimet stops #5907 & #5906
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Warm Marinated Olives$4.00
Rosemary Scented Hazelnuts$4.00
House Pickles / Ferments$6.00
Blistered Shishito Peppers & Lime Aioli$6.00
Spiced Flatbreads$6.00
Autumn Squash Hummus, Roasted Thyme, Pistachios
Half Dozen Raw Oysters*$15.00
House Cocktail Suace, Lemon, Mignonette
The Ludd Board$24.00
a selection of housemade charcuterie and farmstead cheeses with seasonal accoutrement
Braised Celery$12.00
Mustred Vinaigrette, Crispy Pancetta, Egg, Parsley, Capers, Grana Pad ano
Escarole$12.00
Roasted Figs, Fennel, Preserved Lemon Vinaigrette, Hazelnuts
Roasted Beets$12.00
Sherried Onions, Pickled Fresno Peppers, Waulnut Pesto
Salmon Salad$12.00
Mizuna Garden's Greens, Mustard Vinaigrette, Pecans, Pear, Herbs
Wild Oregon Mushroom Toast$14.00
Crusty Levain Bread, Melty Brie, Saba
Roasted Carrots$11.00
Cardamom Whey Glaze, Tahini Yogurt, Pistachio, Wilted Greens
Smoked Heirloom Potatoes$13.00
Salmon Roe, Aïoli*, Wilted Greens
Oven Roasted Mac 'n Cheese$13.00
Brioche Crumb
NW Salmon Stew$28.00
Chinook Salmon, Clams, Sausage, Fennel, Potato, Late Harvest Tomato Broth
Whole Roasted Trout$27.00
Charred Leeks, Shaved Vegetables, Caper Vinaigrette
Oven Roasted Chicken$22.00
Smokey Squash Puree, Nappa Cabbage, Shishito Peppers, Infused Honey
Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder$25.00
Roasted Delicata Squash, Fennel Puree, Tomatillo Apple Chutney, Fried Sage

What 985 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.7Value

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897 Reviews

C
Coco
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time eating here. It was a rainy Saturday night and the tent and heaters were cozy. The tables well spaced. Especially want to thank the staff. Excellent food and service even though they knew they would be out of work again the following week. Even through masks could they were smiling at us. Kudos. We’ll return when things reopen again.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 14, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious, especially the clam and whitefish fish, and we love the ambiance!
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Ned Ludd. Brandon at the bar and the entire team are awesome!
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LucyK
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Nice outdoor sitting with individual portable heater and great food. Will come back soon
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Scrappylulu
Portland
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Ned Ludd!!
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MrsTGoodnight
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 30, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ned Ludd is great for a romantic dinner. It’s unique, small and intimate, and not too expensive. We recommend making a reservation because this place fills up quickly!
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ElaineL
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a great experience. I will definitely be back.
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JustinB
Portland
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 21, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience5
Two of the 4 dishes were very good, portion sizes were appropriate to price.
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Catherine
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 18, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
5 stars on social distancing in addition to the food, ambiance, and hospitality. HIGHLY recommend.
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gjaniej
Portland
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a pleasure dining here❣️
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gjaniej
Portland
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a beautiful meal on the patio on a cool but imminently pleasant fall evening. Some of the best oysters we’ve eaten, delicious smoked potatoes with fresh trout roe, a perfectly cooked and seasoned trout for me and an excellent pork shoulder dish for my hubby. Loved your take on a Manhattan, and was happy to see Syncline, one of my favorite winery’s offering by the glass.
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LauraT7
Baltimore
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on October 3, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always wonderful. They have clearly made a huge effort to make dining safe. Tables were more than 6ft apart and all staff wore masks.
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KKpdx
Portland
28 reviews
vip
5.0
28 reviews
Dined on October 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
If you’ve forgotten how great Ned Ludd is let me remind you. The food was amazing! Great service too with masks and social distancing. They have two separate outdoor areas for dining with lots of space between each table. The beets and the Brie mushroom toast were the highlights but that chocolate chip cookie with vanilla milk was a close runner up! Go now and keep this restaurant in business!
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AdrianV
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
amazing food and service. Had the mushroom toast and house pickles as appetizers which were both delectable. My flank steak cooked to medium rare perfection with chanterelles and chimichuri sauce was so good I didn't want it to end. Paired perfectly with a cab franc blend from Division wine co-op. My wife's trout was as tasty as usual. Covid's presented its challenges but Jason French and the NL crew have not missed a beat!
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jj0hnson
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 25, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food, cocktails & service, as always! Loved dining on the patio on a beautiful fall evening.
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Drog
Portland
26 reviews
vip
3.0
26 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2020
overall3food3service4ambience3
This was our fourth or fifth time dining here. The food was not as tasty overall and quite well done (over done) service was efficient. Probably won’t return until post Covid
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LaurenD
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and great service! You have to get the roasted potatoes + trout. Also really appreciated that they actually have the tables spaced far apart - made us feel super safe being out!
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FoodiePDX
Portland
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
Hands down, one of the best meals we've had in Portland in the 2 years we've lived here. Can't wait to go back.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 5, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sat under their (temporary) covered patio out front. Tables were quite far apart to make people feel safe & comfortable regarding Covid social distancing practices. They have made it feel like an extension of their restaurant out there - chandelier & tons of houseplants too! We loved it! It was nice to get a taste of “normal” again like before Covid happened. Servers wore masks, were attentive, but not too much or too little. Food & drink were wonderful as always!
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philC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 4, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food, good distance dining outdoors. Great appetizers
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DaveJ
Portland
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on September 4, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
We are making Ned Ludd a regular part of our schedule. There is really nothing wrong and almost everything right about our experience with them. We have been there twice in the last month or so, sitting outside. The Covid isolation was more than adequate. The menu is not large but the selection is more than adequate. There are a number of smaller dishes and mixing these with one or two of their mains allows us to construct a delicious experience. Also, much of what is available can be served as Gluten Free which is important to us. The wine list offers a more than adequate selection and can accommodate most budgets. The service is friendly, helpful, timely and professional.
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Garrett
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
So tasty and so fun, great vibes, good food and value with great service. Thanks Ned Ludd Team!
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CMM60
Portland
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent flavor combinations with a fun selection! Nice outdoor tables with appropriate spacing.
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Chikind
Chicago
172 reviews
vip
5.0
172 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent healthy food
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ErinO
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nedd Ludd is consistently amazing. They are my favorite place whenever I want to celebrate something. They are so skilled with seasonal ingredients, creating unique flavor profiles even out of seemingly familiar combinations. Their food never feels tired or repetitive, but it also never feels like it is trying too hard. Elegant without being stuffy and creative without being pretentious. And sooooo delicious!! Love them!!!
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MarshaO
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 28, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ned Ludd is one of our favorite restaurants but this was our first time back since Covid-19 changed all our lives. We ate in outdoor seating and were so impressed with the care that was taken with space but also the simple yet lovely decor that made it feel warm and intimate. The food was just as amazing as always and the service was great. Our server managed to express friendliness and caring for our experience even though we all limited our vocal interactions. What a great job at a time that has to be so stressful and worrisome. The care for employees as well as for our safety and enjoyment of our dinner were just remarkable. We wish everyone at Ned Ludd well and we’ll be back!
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KatMac
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The outdoor seating makes an intimate dinner out during the pandemic peaceful.
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andrea
Portland
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2020
overall5food5service4ambience5
I live this restaurant and they are doing a great job with social distanced dining. Food and cocktails were wonderful!
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BadJon
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The BEST restaurant in Portland. Such an accessible menu. Probably the best dining experience I've ever had.
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Joanna
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of our favorite restaurants. Farm to table style food where quality and taste are phenomenal. The service is exceptional. Our server, Kyle, has taken care of us several times. He clearly loves the restaurant and is all about their food and is quite aware of timing so that he's never intruding just to ask how everything is but is there when you want him. This place only puts out the best. We can bring friends and family there knowing that they will have a wonderful time every time. ND is super careful about social distancing and has been able to grow their patio space so that the tables have plenty of space in a cute setting.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful! Delicious food and excellent wine list. Love this place.
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mdreyer
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 21, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great patio seating, food was on another level, and the service was perfect
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Smode
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything was excellent -- so happy that you are still open
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Jack
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
It felt great to return to one of our favorite restaurants in Portland! We felt safe and absolutely spoiled with delicious, creative food. Thank you, Ned Ludd for your thoughtful planning and care in re-opening!
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AnnaH
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was excellent! We had a great time! The outdoor space felt very Covid safe. They are taking great care of their customers.
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ChelseaB
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ned Ludd has always been an exceptional restaurant and they somehow haven’t dropped a beat while navigating the new Covid restrictions. Food is the best in Portland—inventive, fresh, insanely good, and never pretentious. Plus the atmosphere and service still feels intimate and inviting. One of Portland’s best restaurants hands down.
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AMH1
Portland
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on August 13, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of my favorite places in town. Great food with original dishes.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always always always a transformative experience here. Every detail is thought of and paid attention to lovingly. By far my favorite restaurant in Portland for a decade. So happy this wonderful place is surviving in these trying times.
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BillEatsBrunch
Portland
15 reviews
vip
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 9, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience3
Making the best of our virus outdoor dining requirements, they did a great and safe job of it!
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Summerbye
Portland
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience3
We restaurant for us. Off beaten track but worth the time, we would go back.
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Ned Ludd - Permanently Closed is rated 4.9 stars by 985 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

3925 NE MLK Blvd, Portland, OR 97212

Additional information

Cross street
Failing
Neighborhood
North Portland
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
Cuisines
Northwest, Contemporary European
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We have a small private lot. Street parking is also available on Failing, Garfield, and MLK.
Public transit
Trimet stops #5907 & #5906
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Jason French
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://nedluddpdx.com/
Phone number
(503) 288-6900
Catering
We will provide a Ned Ludd experience designed for your specific event.
Private party facilities
Ned Ludd is available for buyouts for private parties. email: info@nedluddpdx.com

Ned Ludd - Permanently Closed

Permanently Closed

Additional information

Menu

Mainwarm Marinated Olives

Warm Marinated Olives$4.00

Rosemary Scented Hazelnuts$4.00

House Pickles / Ferments$6.00

Blistered Shishito Peppers & Lime Aioli$6.00

Spiced Flatbreads$6.00

Half Dozen Raw Oysters*$15.00

The Ludd Board$24.00

Braised Celery$12.00

Escarole$12.00

Roasted Beets$12.00

Salmon Salad$12.00

Wild Oregon Mushroom Toast$14.00

Roasted Carrots$11.00

Smoked Heirloom Potatoes$13.00

Oven Roasted Mac 'n Cheese$13.00

NW Salmon Stew$28.00

Whole Roasted Trout$27.00

Oven Roasted Chicken$22.00

Slow-Roasted Pork Shoulder$25.00

What 985 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Permanently Closed

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