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Cabezon Restaurant, Portland, OR

Cabezon Restaurant

4.8 (2356)
$50 and over
Seafood
5200 NE Sacramento, Portland, OR 97213

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 6 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Cabezon is a bustling neighborhood seafood bistro and fish market. Opened in December 2009,
Cabezon is located near both Portland’s Hollywood and Rose City Park neighborhoods. Offering
“Coastal Cuisine with Passion” – elemental seasonal cooking driven by the offerings of the day
from local producers and the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Owners, Chef David Farrell and
wine maven Jackie Speck, look forward to delighting you with their unique menu, and invite you
to stop by for our local wood-fired fish and meats, chef made pates, and seasonal ice creams.
Our diverse wine list features small hands-on producers.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Farm-to-table, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    David Farrell
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant for further details.
  • Private party facilities
    Cabezon Restaurant is a quaint and intimate bistro that offers space for private dining that can seat up to 40 people and cocktail/hors d'oeuvres for 50. Our restaurant is great for hosting holiday parties, wedding rehearsals, and many other events.
  • Neighborhood
    Northeast Portland
  • Cross street
    NE Sandy Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Ample street parking in the neighborhood.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,356 people are saying

Cabezon Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Neighborhood gem

  • Portland / Oregon

    Seafood

  • Portland

    Best Service

  • Portland

    Best Value

  • Portland

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cabezon Restaurant is a "hidden gem" in Portland, admired for its "excellent food and service." Patrons rave about seafood dishes like cioppino and striped sea bass, alongside creative cocktails and desserts. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, making it ideal for special occasions. Consistently, Cabezon "never disappoints."

2,356 Reviews
  1. susan VIP

    Portland / Oregon76 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We moved to SW Portland in 1994 and during the 31 years that we've lived here, had never heard of Cabezon until I read about it in Eater Portland recently, probably because we've just recently become vegan/pescatarian We dined there for a special occasion last night and intend to return frequently to make up for lost time. We ordered the basil and phyllo wrapped white shrimp starter, the cioppino, the halibut with spaetzel, peas, cauliflower and trumpet mushrooms, the roasted duck breast with onion pie and the Belgian pot de creme. Everything was fresh, delicious and presented beautifully. The cioppino was the best rendition that we've ever had outside of my husband's amazing version. Our server was excellent and the restaurant was filled with happy diners. We had a fantastic experience overall and can't wait to go back.

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  2. Tom

    Portland / Oregon3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful experience from appetizer to dessert. Thumbs up.

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  3. Jean VIP

    Philadelphia County139 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My 2nd time at Cabezon and will come back again. Beautifully prepared & presented plates. Our favorites were the mussels & fries, duck with kale & onion tart and the pate appetizer. Wonderful cocktails and the desserts including lavender crème brûlée and house made whiskey ice cream profiteroles were excellent. Our server was attentive but not intrusive which was perfect.

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  4. Lisa VIP

    San Francisco12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    How did we not know about this gem of a restaurant? The food and service were excellent! Thanks for a great experience

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  5. Tracey VIP

    Portland / Oregon4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best- a hidden gem of portland food scene

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  6. katy

    Portland / Oregon2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    For a special night out with excellent food and great service Cabezon is one of our favorite restaurants. While the menus is diverse, their fish dishes are often the best. They are beautiful to look at as well as delicious. We always start with the French Fries and end with the chocolate pot de crème.

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  7. Sue

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely place to sit and enjoy a delicious meal! The decor and ambiance were the first thing I noticed. Good lighting and quite cozy and welcoming. The food and drinks were also amazing. I would certainly return!

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  8. cy VIP

    Seattle15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They are just wonderful there. Great service and food.

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  9. Marci

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was an amazing experience. I highly recommend this restaurant. Such good food and everyone was so nice!

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  10. Maria

    Portland / Oregon13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always delicious and perfectly prepared, one of our favorite restaurants especially for special occasions. We had the beet tart (could have eaten two of those, it was so good) and the patê plate which was a generous portion and perfect, according to my husband. The striped sea bass was excellent - flaky and moist, with a crispy skin, couldn't have been better, accompanied by nettle gnocchi and roasted cauliflower. The steak was cooked to perfect medium rare, tender and flavorful, with Yorkshire pud, roasted veg, cherry jus... And the imaginative and tasty desserts never fail to put an excellent finishing touch to the meal. Service is attentive and helpful, the cocktails are fun, the vibe is friendly, homey but polished. We walk out feeling pleasantly stuffed and satisfied!

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Cabezon Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 2356 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
8:30 PM
Booked 6 times today
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5200 NE Sacramento, Portland, OR 97213

Additional information

  • Cross street
    NE Sandy Blvd.
  • Neighborhood
    Northeast Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Farm-to-table, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample street parking in the neighborhood.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    David Farrell
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant for further details.
  • Private party facilities
    Cabezon Restaurant is a quaint and intimate bistro that offers space for private dining that can seat up to 40 people and cocktail/hors d'oeuvres for 50. Our restaurant is great for hosting holiday parties, wedding rehearsals, and many other events.
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