Diners' Choice: Innovative restaurants in Portland / Oregon

OpenTable

Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are fit for foodies in Portland / Oregon? 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!

Terra Kitchen

5.0

5 (204)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Bend

About the restaurant

Welcome to a true field-to-table restaurant offering a locally-grown and locally-sourced dining experience in Central Oregon. Terra Kitchen was established to nourish the soul (wellness), community (local sourcing), and planet (sustainability).

Terra Kitchen's menu is inspired by Pacific Northwest crops featuring fresh ingredients sourced from local farms, foraged from the region's land as well as SCP Redmond Hotel's very own rooftop garden.

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Diana

Dined on Oct 2, 2024

The restaurant is small, well decorated, easy to get to, and has a very interesting menu! Our waitress was kind, she knew her menu and portion sizes, was careful to check which dishes should be GF, and attentive. We will go back soon! Great, great food!

República

4.9

4.9 (859)

$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.

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Elizabeth

Dined 5 days ago

The food was excellent! We loved hearing the stories about each dish and the servers, especially our wine server, were amazing!

Yoli

4.9

4.9 (375)

$30 and under

Korean

Bend

About the restaurant

Modern Korean Cuisine.

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Kimberly

Dined on Sep 17, 2024

Korean cuisine was new to us; the staff was extremely helpful and accommodating to our allergies and tastes. It was a delightful experience with many new flavors. We will go back the next time we’re in town.

L'Orange

4.9

4.9 (34)

$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!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

The almond soup was exquisite; the orange cake was phenomenal.

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Experience

Chef's Counter Seating

Experience

Blue Room Seating

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Purple Dining Seating

Gado Gado

4.8

4.8 (107)

$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.

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YW227

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent food and service. All of the flavors were intricately layered and interesting. I really appreciate the kindness and helpfulness of our server who patiently helped my unenthusiastic teenagers try new things. Thank you!

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Experience

Omnivore Rice Table

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Pescatarian Rice Table

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Singaporean Chili Crab

De Noche

4.8

4.8 (153)

$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.

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Christyvip

Dined 3 days ago

The food is simply amazing! They made vegetarian things for me that my husband the carnivore loved too. Absolutely impeccable sourcing and totally creative flavors while still being ‘Mexican Food’ I can’t wait to go back

Lilia Comedor

4.8

4.8 (307)

$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.

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Chris

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent chef’s table experience. Our 6 course meal was delicious, creative, and beautiful. We were able to watch the chef finish and present each dish, and enjoy his precise description of each course. He also shared his passion for cooking with us and personal and restaurant history. Overall, a wonderful evening.

Hayward

4.7

4.7 (20)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

McMinnville

About the restaurant

Specializing in “new northwest” cuisine, Hayward offers a delightful fusion of flavors rooted in local farming and purveying, incorporating fermentation, whole animal butchery, and artisanal sourdough techniques. Best enjoyed when shared with friends and family over a table full of plates and beverages. Our menu is ever-evolving, reflecting the changing seasons and our spirit of exploration. We are a curious and playful team, dedicated to taking our guests on a delicious journey where new flavors become familiar favorites. Experience the best of “new northwest” cuisine at Hayward, where each dish tells a story and every meal is an adventure. Visit us at Mac Market and embark on a culinary journey that celebrates local ingredients, innovative techniques, and the joy of sharing food with loved ones. Please note that we unable to control the temperature of the restaurant due to being located inside of Mac Market which is a warehouse type building.

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Sonja

Dined today

Wow, such creative and flavorful food! Service is great, fun location. Each dish is unique, so much flavor. Loved it!

LaChona Empanadas y Vinos Argentinos

4.6

4.6 (65)

$31 to $50

Argentinean

Cedar Mill

About the restaurant

The LaChona brand was born out of a love for sharing incredible wine with close friends and family. Ask any Argentinian what their favorite pastime is and they will likely say “asado con familia”, or grilling with the family. Slow-cooked lechon, fire-kissed chorizo, and hand-crafted empanadas born of generational influences and traditions are all paired with the perfect Malbec, Cabernet Franc, or Semillon every Sunday. This shared familial experience, this act of “pairing” family and fine dining, defines the essence of LaChona’s food and wine experience.

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Kenneth

Dined on Aug 23, 2024

Place was amazing only thing i would like is to be quiter it was very noisey but i would definitly go back also the burger meat was great but had no seasoning no flavor but ingridients where good

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AC Lounge at AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront

4.4

4.4 (118)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Vancouver

About the restaurant

Unwind in our AC Lounge, complete with outdoor waterfront seating, signature cocktails and a unique Mediterranean inspired menu. Parking validated in our garage when dining with us.

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Lisa

Dined 7 days ago

Very nice setting minus the construction outside the view. Food was excellent & great price, will go back for sure!

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