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Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Portland

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies 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!


A photo of Le Pigeon restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1615)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Southeast Portland
About the restaurant
Le Pigeon serves adventurous French-inspired food, along with a varied selection of wines in an intimate dining room on Portland’s East Burnside Street.
Top review
Lauren
Dined on Oct 23, 2024
Our experience at Le Pigeon was incredible. The food was absolutely delicious and the atmosphere was cozy and inviting. Highly recommend!!
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4.9
4.9 (3492)
$30 and under
South American
Southwest Portland
About the restaurant
Lechon is a South American dining experience that seamlessly combines the fiery cooking of Argentina, Chile and Patagonia, along with creative inspiration of the chef. Enjoy perfectly charred 28-day dry-aged ribeye, grilled octopus with chorizo, housemade piquillo pepper and pork empanadas, slow roasted lechon, refreshing ceviches and smoked bone marrow.

Executive Chef Jaco Smith consistently pushes the boundaries on traditional Latin fare by incorporating wood-fired flavors into his cuisine while boasting a view of the Willamette River that few Portland restaurants can offer. Smith comes from a large family of cattle, sheep and grain farmers. He started cooking at a young age in his mother’s kitchen. His favorite childhood memories include the tastes of dulce de leche, flan and grilled breads, reminiscent of South American flavors and commonly found on South African kitchen tables.

Top review
Steve
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing food, wonderful service and great ambience.
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4.9
4.9 (978)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Northwest Portland
About the restaurant
Arden is an idyllic retreat tucked into Portland's Pearl District. Arden delivers seasonal Pacific Northwest cuisine and an award-winning wine program featuring over 250 bottles, many with bottle age. Guests have the option to dine a la carte or enjoy the chef's prix fixe menu ($70): a shared experience that features 4 courses of seasonal cuisine. Coursed wine pairings are also available ($45).

Arden is named in homage to Shakespeare's famous forest - a place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and appreciate nature's bounty and beauty. The restaurant invites you to take an exiting culinary adventure through the Pacific Northwest, and explore the incredible range of ingredients that the region has to offer.

Top review
tatey01
Dined 4 days ago
Absolutely delicious. Flavors were incredibly thoughtful. Service was fantastic. Ambience perfection. An overall wonderful meal.
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4.9
4.9 (871)
$50 and over
Mexican
Pearl District
About the restaurant
James Beard-nominated, Chef's Prix Fixe Tasting Experience by Executive Chef Jose Camarena, recontextualizes Mexican cuisine and culture through Storytelling.

We exclusively offer a prix fixe tasting menu experience, with 7-Course and a 10-Course options. Both experiences are meant to honor the complex history that created each dish, as well as leave a lasting impact on all those who taste this beautiful food and listen to our stories.

República is a tasting menu-only restaurant.
We offer a 7-course menu at $128 or a 10-course menu at $150 per person.

We kindly require all guests to disclose all dietary restrictions and allergies prior to their reservation. We are unable to accommodate allergies to nightshades, chile, allium, rice . Additionally we are not a gluten free kitchen and are unable to provide nut and seed free diners.

Please note our menu offerings change daily.
What you see below, is NOT our current menu.

Top review
Alyssa
Dined 1 day ago
Excellent meal! One of the best dining experiences I've had in Portland. This place is a gem of Mexican cuisine in the PNW and a must try for anyone interested in nuanced, innovative and delicious flavors. Every dish had a story and made our dining experience that more memorable. We celebrated a birthday and were so well attended to. Service was impeccable. We will be coming back for many more celebrations!
A photo of L'Orange restaurant
4.9
4.9 (55)
$50 and over
Mediterranean
Southeast Portland
About the restaurant
Named one of the New York Times America's Best Restaurants 2024!

Tucked away upstairs in a charming old storefront and voted one of Portland's 'Best New Restaurants' in 2023, L'Orange features an intimate dining space that beckons you to immerse yourself in a different era. Chef Joel Stocks and his talented team will guide your palate through adventurous dishes that blend European culinary traditions with the finest local ingredients.

Experience the taste of "Old Portland" with every bite. Enhance your dining experience with a thoughtfully curated selection of wines, personally chosen by Owner/Winemaker Jeff Vejr and his team. While our wine list boasts a European focus, we also showcase a variety of local wines, including the exceptional offerings from Jeff's own Golden Cluster label.

Join us at L'Orange for a taste of history, innovation, and the vibrant flavors of the Pacific Northwest!

Top review
Kayvip
Dined 5 days ago
Superb! Delicious, beautiful food with amazing flavors. Knowledgeable, friendly staff in cozy setting. Chef very talented and sweet! Had the salad, cauliflower, gnocchi, duck and orange cake. Great prices too. Will be back!
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4.8
4.8 (119)
$31 to $50
Indonesian / Malaysian
Northeast Portland
About the restaurant
Nominated for Best New Restaurant and Best Chef in the James Beard Awards, Gado Gado is an Indonesian-focused restaurant in Portland’s Hollywood neighborhood serving an eclectic menu that derives flavors from owners Thomas and Mariah Pisha-Duffly’s cultural heritage, travels, and culinary backgrounds.

In addition to an extensive à la carte food and drink menu, groups are invited to indulge in a bountiful family-style, chef’s choice Rice Table dinner — Gado Gado’s interpretation of the Dutch-Indonesian “Rijsttafel” feast.

Top review
Mauricio
Dined on Oct 26, 2024
Rice table is excellent, service is great, cocktails are splendid
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4.8
4.8 (319)
$50 and over
Farm-to-table
Southwest Portland
About the restaurant
Award-winning Chef Juan Gomez, who helped República garner best new restaurant nods from Bon Appétit and James Beard, is taking a more personal approach to PNW cuisine. Recently nominated one of the Top 50 Restaurants in the Country by the New York Times, Lilia offers dishes like Pork Collar Confit and fresh Aguachile, leaning on Chef Juan's Mexican-American roots while showcasing hyper-seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. The airy, unpretentious space and breezy patio befit the South Waterfront vibe.

Please note, our prices vary each week according to market price of local ingredients.

Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 3 days ago
We had such a wonderful experience at Lilia! The food was soooo delicious and the service was wonderful. We got the chef’s menu for 4 and every dish was so cool and yummy. My dad has high expectations for food in Portland and he really enjoyed it - a win!
A photo of Olympia Provisions Southeast restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1346)
$31 to $50
Contemporary European
Southeast Portland
About the restaurant
Tucked into one of Portland’s beautifully restored industrial buildings, Olympia Provisions Southeast has grown from establishing the city’s first salumeria to being a destination for refined, European-style dishes. Our menu here is guided by the capable hands of Chef Matthew Jarrell, and reflects an innovative approach to the traditions of rustic Spanish and Mediterranean cooking. In combining these methods with the clean, bold flavors of the Pacific Northwest, Jarrell's dishes highlight the locally-sourced meats and seasonal vegetables you’ll find on his menus. Enjoy in our main dining area or indoor patio.


Top review
Martha
Dined 7 days ago
Great food! Cool location. Maybe usual host/hostess wasn’t working. This part of experience not so great.
A photo of De Noche restaurant
4.7
4.7 (159)
$50 and over
Mexican
Pearl District
About the restaurant
Brought to you by the team at República comes our newest concept, De Noche, in the heart of the Pearl.

Serving traditional Mexican cuisine using modern techniques and seasonal ingredients, Executive Chef Dani Morales and her team are creating Mexican dishes like you've never tasted before. Enjoy our Entire Menu for Two, or order a la carte in our intimate dining room.

We welcome reservations as well as walk-ins, Wednesday - Sunday.


Top review
Dylan
Dined 7 days ago
Great food great people great times. Whole menu experience engages a person in a full experience of cuisine.
A photo of Verde Cocina en la Perla restaurant
4.5
4.5 (318)
$30 and under
Northwest
Pearl District
About the restaurant
Verde Cocina brings the best of NW bounty to you with a fusion of Mexican flavors. Since 2009 we've been working with local farmers and purveyors to source the freshest ingredients we can find. Looking for a juicy steak, a delicious cheese filled quesadilla, AND a hearty vegan entree to satisfy everyone in your group? You've come to the right place. Our entire menu is naturally gluten-free and we offer options for a variety of dietary lifestyles. Paleo-minded and Vegans unite! Our full bar features fresh squeezed cocktails, Mexican and local draft beers, a large selection of premium tequilas, and a delicious selection of wines.

Come to Verde Cocina in Portland's Pearl District for a workday lunch, happy hour with friends, dinner, or a relaxing weekend brunch with family. We're conveniently located on NW Hoyt between NW 11th & 12th ave- just around the corner from some of Portland's hottest art galleries and a few blocks from Portland's beloved Jamison square.

Top review
Kelli
Dined on Oct 24, 2024
Delicious food, reasonable prices, and 100% safe for celiacs.
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