Diners' Choice: Great for brunch restaurants in Portland

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that are great for brunch in Portland? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Screen Door - Eastside

4.9

4.9 (891)

$30 and under

Southern

Northeast Portland

About the restaurant

Walk-in's always welcome! Screen Door is a restaurant that presents itself as a love letter to the American South and the revival of regional cooking. Each day, the restaurant receives natural, local organic meats and produce from nearby vendors. The inclusion of regional Pacific Northwest ingredients into a menu of dishes developed in the south has created a unique flavor profile in Screen Door's menu. Many of Screen Doors dishes draw their inspiration from Louisiana and the Cajun cooking that's found there. These include our world-famous Fried Chicken, Lowcountry shrimp and grits, smoked andouille chicken gumbo and fried okra. Other items, like the house-smoked beef brisket and braised pork shoulder, come straight from the state of Texas. The rest of the South is well represented as well with a Carolina pulled pork sandwich, chicken and waffles, crispy fried oysters and a pimiento cheese & sausage biscuit sandwich with a fried egg and cheddar grits.

Top review

Laurelvip

Dined 3 days ago

We have been going to the Screen Door Eastside since they opened many years ago. The food, service and ambiance have remained excellent. We highly recommend this restaurant.

Marco's Cafe

4.7

4.7 (123)

$31 to $50

American

Southwest Portland

About the restaurant

Marco’s Café and Espresso Bar, in the heart of Southwest Portland’s charming Multnomah Village, has been serving up consciously-sourced fare since 1983. We hope you’ll join us under the umbrellas, in the historic Nelson Thomas building, next time you’re in need of some nourishment.

Top review

Lachi

Dined on Sep 16, 2024

Marco's never disappoints ~ great food great service

Queen Mama's Kitchen

4.7

4.7 (38)

$30 and under

Middle Eastern

Downtown

About the restaurant

Join us at Queen Mama's Kitchen for fresh Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine with a focus on Saudi Arabian fare. Located in Portland, Oregon. We look forward to having you dine with us soon!

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Shikha

Dined 5 days ago

Small seating area. We had a toddler with us but they are very accommodating. Lamb shank and pistachio cheesecake - fantastic!

Urban Farmer Portland

4.5

4.5 (2872)

$30 and under

Steakhouse

Downtown

About the restaurant

Located in the beautiful 8th floor atrium of The Nines Hotel Portland, Urban Farmer was founded on the idea that combining responsibly sourced food, high-quality ingredients and down-to-earth values would create a new kind of steakhouse, where people could create memories and communities could thrive. We're less steak and more house. Our house - and yours.

Top review

Chris

Dined 5 days ago

My wife and I have had dinner or brunch at Urban Farmer several times over the years. It’s always been good, but our meal this most recent visit was likely the best we’ve had there. It was good to see the restaurant full again after some lean years during the pandemic. It was a perfect balance of refined food, professional but unpretentious service, and a great atmosphere.

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Popular dish

8 oz Tenderloin Steak

Popular dish

6 oz Tenderloin Steak

Popular dish

6 Oz Dry Aged Tenderloin

Brix - Downtown Portland

4.4

4.4 (2446)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Downtown

About the restaurant

Already open ten years and counting, this neighborhood establishment is still a go-to for easy drinking, a variety of plates, and overall good times. The frequently updated event calendar keeps the door swinging, and new friends the regulars are always bringing.

Ideal for large groups, the menu features seasonal, global-inspired tavern fare, extensive craft beer offerings and original handcrafted cocktails.

Early and late happy hours keep guests glued to their seats as they get caught up on the latest sports games airing all around the restaurant, and the daily food and drink specials keep locals and visitors alike coming back again and again.

And have you heard the talk about brunch? Those donuts though.

Top review

AmyA

Dined 5 days ago

Great food, served fresh donuts prior to meal. Fast and friendly service

Mermosa

4.4

4.4 (89)

$30 and under

Southern

North Portland

About the restaurant

Mermosa PDX is a brunch and supper club specializing in gatherings, celebrations, anniversaries, birthdays and everyday meet-ups. We are known for bringing people together of all walks of life through our award-winning Oregon wines, welcoming atmosphere and elevated Caribbean + Southern cuisine. Please check our website and instagram for Chef's featured Prix Fixe menus, live music and our event schedule.

Signature dishes include Shrimp & Grits with Tomato Gravy, Chicken & Waffles, Jerk Cornish Hen and Oxtails with Coconut Corn Succotash. Wine and cocktail pairings on beautiful floral towers are top beverage choices - along with winemaker recommended pairings for Chef's Prix Fixe menus.

Large parties are welcome and can easily book online using Opentable. Please also check out our website for our Event Guide on private events and buyouts.

Top review

Robert

Dined on Sep 1, 2024

Super dope brunch experience at Mermosa! Next time I'm in Portland, it's a definite return visit for me! Bravo

Gracie's - Portland

4.2

4.2 (2252)

$30 and under

Northwest

Southwest Portland

About the restaurant

With soaring ceilings and an abundance of elegance and style, Gracie’s exudes Hollywood glamour. Our menus feature unique, classic American fare and innovative locally sourced Pacific Northwest dishes. If you enjoy an intimate brunch with a “friend” – settle into an oversized banquette and let yourself be pampered. We’ll make sure the paparazzi don’t find you.

Top review

Janevip

Dined 2 days ago

-Service by Josephine-excellent as always! -Kindness showed with two complimentary DELICIOUS desserts for the two ladies in our group celebrating birthdays-super sweet! -Assistance by the Front of House Staff with working the disabled lift for the oldest member of our group-over the top!

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Popular dish

Lobster

Popular dish

Thiele's Original German Pancake

Experience

Afternoon Tea Service

Zaiqa - South Waterfront

4.1

4.1 (9)

$30 and under

Indian

Southwest Portland

About the restaurant

Zaiqa (pronounced zay-kah) means “flavorful, tasty, and savory” in the Urdu language. This is exactly what Portland’s newest Indian-Pakistani restaurant brings to the South Waterfront area. Zaiqa is a family-owned business serving its customers the true taste of India and Pakistan. Zaiqa offers indoor and outdoor seating, take-out and online orders, and catering services. The menu is designed to offer a variety of authentic and traditional dishes with customization options available; including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free. Zaiqa is proud to serve fresh, high quality ingredients prepared by experienced chefs. All meats are certified halal. Sauces and chutneys are prepared in-house with fine spices and fresh herbs, and all dishes are made-to-order according to spice level preference.

Top review

Johnvip

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

Easily the best Indian food we’ve had in Oregon. So many excellent dishes. We’ve been twice now and every item we have ordered has been very flavorful and well prepared. Will definitely be back!

BEASTRO by Marshawn Lynch

3.4

3.4 (93)

$30 and under

Korean

Downtown

About the restaurant

BEASTRO is Marshawn Lynch's dive into the Portland food and drink scene featuring Island and Korean fusion cuisine with soju and cocktails to pair! Open EVERY DAY from 7am - 10pm, 12am weekends

Top review

ShanBuvip

Dined on Aug 14, 2024

Great service & innovative cocktails. Food definitely has a spice kick! Am looking forward to returning to try some different items

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Experience

Happy Hour

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