Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Portland / Oregon

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Arden

4.9

4.9 (1106)

$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.

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Blake

Dined 4 days ago

Really enjoyed our meal. Creative menu, well executed.

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4.9

4.9 (773)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Northeast Portland

About the restaurant

A refined restaurant focusing on simple, well-prepared dishes maintaining the integrity of premier Northwest ingredients.

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Christine

Dined on May 22, 2025

The menu is a shared plates concept, offering a range of tastes that accommodates meate eaters and vegetarians. All our dishes were very good, expertly plated, and delicious.

Decant

4.8

4.8 (649)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Medford

About the restaurant

We believe in living a clean, natural and organic lifestyle mirroring that of the old world, where people eat only local foods. Most of our ingredients are certified organic and we source from local farmers to promote sustainability. We want to showcase how fertile the Southern Oregon valley is and the amazing bounty available from local farmers.

We're excited to share our wine and food knowledge with Southern Oregon. We want to educate anyone willing to learn on wines of the world as well as how they compare to local wines. We will strive to constantly create new menu items and wine pairings.

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Kirk

Dined 3 days ago

This was a first rate dining experience...like I've not had anywhere around here! Had the Filet Mignon and it was melt in your mouth amazing, which paired great with the wine that was recommended. I can't wait to go back!!

Le Pigeon

4.9

4.9 (1689)

$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.

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Marcia

Dined 3 days ago

We were very happy with our menu and the wine pairings. Our waitstaff was very attentive and engaging along with Anna being VERY knowledgeable about the wine. The restaurant is very intimate and well appointed. It was fun to see the Chef behind the counter doing what Chefs do! We would return in a heartbeat.

Del Alma

4.9

4.9 (1864)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Corvallis

About the restaurant

Del Alma Restaurant, located in downtown Corvallis, offers an elegant yet warm and inviting dining atmosphere with a view of the riverfront. Del Alma translates to "of the soul", and the entire del Alma staff strives to create a dining experience that reflects their passion for excellent service, warm hospitality, and great food. The menu is inspired by the flavors and cuisines of Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain and offers items ranging from tapas to full entrees. Del Alma brings its passion for the vibrant flavors of Latin America and pairs them with the offerings of the Pacific Northwest, using fresh ingredients from local markets, farms, and ranches. The bar hosts an array of libations ranging from south-of-the-border classics to contemporary cocktails, plus an interesting and food-friendly wine list featuring both Old and New World selections. Prix-fixe dinner specials are available on Wednesdays and pairing dinners are regularly featured.

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Sandy

Dined 3 days ago

I love DelAlma: the staff, the food, the ambiance . . . they’re all excellent. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Popular dish

Flourless Chocolate Torte

Popular dish

Key Lime Pie

Popular dish

Grilled 8 oz Filet Mignon

Canard - Burnside

4.8

4.8 (194)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Northeast Portland

About the restaurant

Wine bar meets casual eatery in the heart of Portland's Central East Side. From the team that brought you Le Pigeon.

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JoeVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Creative and Delicous food with friendly attentive service. Amazing time.

Canard - Oregon City

4.8

4.8 (277)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Oregon City

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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RobinVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Very loud. Food was excellent. Service was stellar. Ousted on the half shell, asparagus with morels, seared scallops and snap pea salad. All very fresh and well garnished. Dessert was divine.

The Restaurant at the Jacksonville Inn

4.7

4.7 (313)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

Located underneath the historical Jacksonville Inn in Jacksonville, Oregon, the restaurant serves modern wine country cuisine, fine wines and handcrafted cocktails.
Being Family Owned and Operated and the matriarch originating from Florence, Italy, we strongly believe in the magic of food and the power it has to being families together. We relish in the opportunity to bring our passion for food and wine to the Jacksonville Inn and witness the memories made by all that dine at our table. Our philosophy is that you walk in as our guest but leave as a friend. WELCOME TO THE FAMILY.

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Gerry

Dined 1 day ago

Extremely comfortable atmosphere,very friendly staff, delicious food and wine!

The Jackalope Grill

4.8

4.8 (423)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Bend

About the restaurant

Serving up a French American fusion with a twist. Join us in a relaxing environment in downtown Bend Oregon with professional staff. Full bar with amazing cocktails, and wine to balance any dinner. Serving up scratch cuisine. Ethically sourced meats and local produce. Beautiful hidden garden seating during warmer seasons. Classy dining room seating is great for date nights. Executive Chef Kelly Day and Owner Laura Bliss bring a classy yet fun vibe to Downtown Bend Dining.

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Stacey

Dined 3 days ago

Wonderful service, delicious wine and food. The cost was a bit high for what you got, though, so this is a special occasion restaurant for me.

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Popular dish

Sea Scallops

Experience

Cork and Barrel Dinner

The Joel Palmer House

4.6

4.6 (2025)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Dayton

About the restaurant

Mushrooms are the heart of what we do at the Joel Palmer House. We have always endeavored to obtain seasonal and local ingredients and we use many locally produced greens, herbs, and vegetables, some of which come from our own culinary garden. We are frequently inspired by ingredients found in the cuisines of France, China, Thailand, Poland and India, so we call our cooking "freestyle." Our dishes pair well the celebrated wines of Oregon, especially Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. Our extensive, Oregon-focused wine list has been awarded the Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator. Of special note, The Joel Palmer House ranks as one of Oregon's finest historic homes and is on the National Register of Historic Places and the Oregon Historic Register. Built in 1857, the house is Dayton's oldest standing structure. When weather permits, guests can enjoy their dinner on our outdoor patio, soaking in the last rays of sunshine in the heart of Oregon Wine Country.

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Mary

Dined 1 day ago

This was definitely a special dining experience. They are so passionate about food, wine and service. Don’t go for a quick bit e, go to savor a lovely meal.

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