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Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Portland / Oregon

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Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambience in Portland / Oregon? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


A photo of Clockwork Rose Tea Emporium restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1196)
$50 and over
Afternoon Tea
Beaverton
About the restaurant
Clockwork Rose Tea Emporium is the Worlds first Steampunk Tea Room!
The worlds only Steampunk Tea Room has arrived in Downtown Beaverton, Relaxing atmosphere, good music and wonderful tea.

We only serve one thing on our menu during the day time, and that is our Famous Afternoon Tea Experience.


Top review
Trina
Dined on 19 Dec 2024
Great tea house. Ambiance is great. Service is amazing. Tea is always good and scones are great.
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4.9
4.9 (11)
$50 and over
Dessert
SE Portland
About the restaurant
Where Freedom Meets Flavor

Libre is a dessert bar and cocktail lounge in Portland, Oregon, where freedom bleeds from mezcal cocktails to mole desserts. Walk in and leave your troubles at the door, and experience a world of dreams coming true.

Our pastry chef, Gabriella Martinez, creates fantastical desserts with components ranging from corn husk meringue to bone marrow caramel. Meanwhile, our bar director, "Nan" Chaison, crafts innovative cocktails, including a mezcal-based mole milk punch.

The moodily lit, flower-adorned space with purple velvet banquettes provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable evening.

Come to Libre and experience a taste of freedom.

Top review
Diana
Dined on 8 Dec 2024
The drinks, desserts, food, ambiance, and service were absolutely amazing. This was my third time in Libre, and every time it’s been just this great. I will be back!
A photo of Masu Sushi restaurant
4.9
4.9 (1100)
$31 to $50
Sushi
Downtown
About the restaurant
Masu Sushi has been a staple of inventive Japanese cuisine in Portland, OR for over 20 years. Executive Chef and owner Tommy Shin leads a technique-driven team of chefs who create beautiful sushi, sashimi, and dishes of the highest quality ingredients sourced from the Pacific Northwest and Japan.

Our signature dishes from the kitchen include the Gindara Misozuke (Miso and Butter Marinated Local Black Cod) and the award-winning Yakiniku Charred Pork Cheeks. From the sushi bar, try local favorites like the spicy Rip City Roll and the citrusy Lioness. We have many options for gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian guests - all are welcome.

Top review
Maja
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
One of the best places for high-quality fresh fish in Portland! Love the ambiance and low-key atmosphere, it's great for couples or large groups. Their staff is the best! Super knowledgeable, funny, lovely people.
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4.6
4.6 (16)
$31 to $50
Wine Bar
Newberg
About the restaurant
Step into a hidden gem where the art of ramen meets an eclectic speakeasy atmosphere. At Alpha Bravo, you’re invited to create your own perfect bowl from a selection of fresh ingredients in a rich broth tailored to your taste. An elevated wine list will make pairing a glass with your perfect dish a treat. Join us for a unique dining experience where creativity and flavor come together in every sip and slurp!
Top review
LeviVIP
Dined 7 days ago
Such a cool vibe and much needed for Newberg! Food is fun and delicious and of course the wines are amazing!
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4.9
4.9 (192)
$50 and over
Seafood
Gearhart
About the restaurant
Our menu is farm-to-table, changes based upon what is fresh this week & our culinary team offers chalkboard menu items regularly. You'll find our menu is seafood forward, but it is worth noting there's always something special on deck for the vegetarian and carnivore in the group.

For the latest information on our menus, please see our website: www.thepacificwaypnw.com.

We recommend making reservations for dinner, but accept walk-ins when we can.


Top review
winston
Dined on 15 Nov 2024
Excellent restaurant in every respect; food, service, decor, you name it. This is a genuine diamond in the rough. I will never understand how a small town restaurant can find such talented kitchen staff. Pretty amazing. You won't be disappointed.
A photo of The Lindsay Restaurant restaurant
4.9
4.9 (96)
$31 to $50
American
Jacksonville
About the restaurant
The Lindsay Lodge and Restaurant is a destination dining experience in the Applegate Valley. The restaurant is situated next to the Applegate River with a large balcony overlooking the river and beautiful views of the historic bridge. The Lindsay is proud to serve food sourced almost exclusively from the Applegate Valley. The menu has been created by Executive Chef John Blevins and features unique dishes centering around the New American cuisine. The bar features beer, Applegate Valley wine, craft cocktails and an extensive bourbon selection.
Top review
Wyatt
Dined on 29 Dec 2024
My Fiancé and I put in a reservation, stating that our 3 month old would be joining us for date night. I asked that we have indoor seating and they went as far as to put us right next to the fire, my daughter loved it! I ordered the flat iron and my fiancé got the burger. Both of them were top notch and had a more than fair price! Excellent selection of whiskey and wine was available. This place is amazing and this will definitely be our new "go to" spot. Thankyou for providing us with a memorable evening!
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5.0
5 (103)
$50 and over
Contemporary Italian
Beaverton
About the restaurant
Don’s Favorite Foods is a prix-fixe restaurant created by husband and wife team Chef Don Salamone and Kate Laurents in partnership with Sommelier Adam Galbraith.
Cocktails courtesy of Jeffrey Morgenthaler & "Banjo" Amberg.

Our menu changes monthly and highlights dishes Don grew up with as well as those he mastered though working at Michelin-starred restaurants across the country.

From Don: You may find gnocchi like my Ma used to make or Italian sausage modeled after my Godfather’s, Oreste “Ernie” Capone. You might find scallops still in their shells, Oregon pork in the style of Braciole, & popovers I learned to make from my mother-in-law, Terry, because she makes those every Christmas morning... beef tartare, sea urchin, caviar, etc too. These things are all my favorites.

We hope you’ll find your new favorites here too.

*Note- if you are using a gift certificate to book you must email reservations@donsfavoritefoods.com - do not book through OpenTable. Thank you!*

Top review
Heather
Dined on 29 Dec 2024
What a delightful surprise to find this little gem tucked inside an unassuming storefront in Downtown Beaverton. Inside are six charming tables, an attentive chef and staff, and a delicious and sometimes surprising tasting menu. From a perfectly seared scallop to a delicious vegetarian "meatball," the meal was excellent and the staff were so nice. The 70's playlist added the perfect vibe to a relaxed but special meal. Loved that they have a "half glass" wine pairing option. At the end, the eggnog semifreddo with a gingerbread wafer cookie was the best dessert I've had in a long time. The pairing with the Godfather cocktail was inspired. I can't believe this lovely spot wasn't on my radar sooner!
A photo of Wahi Hana restaurant
4.5
4.5 (236)
$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar
Vancouver
About the restaurant
Wahi Hana is uptown Vancouver's newest craft Tiki destination! Join us in our Tiki Hut for drinks and island themed food made by hand, from scratch. This craft cocktail experience is unlike any other. This oasis features a custom built Tiki Hut, interactive and immersive environment, as well as the occasional thunderstorm! Come into today and join us for a spectacular, rum soaked experience!

21 AND OVER ONLY.

Top review
Angie
Dined on 16 Dec 2024
Great place to eat amazing drinks Kahlúa pork was delicious. Appetizers were amazing ambience was outstanding. I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. I will go back again.
A photo of South Bend Bistro restaurant
5.0
5 (1177)
$31 to $50
American
Sunriver
About the restaurant
South Bend Bistro is a fine dining establishment located in Sunriver, Oregon. You can expect a high level of creativity and flavor in any dish you choose. Chef Scott Phillips has created a menu that showcases locally sourced ingredients, letting their freshness and quality of preparation shine. The menu, along with warm and professional service, a cozy ambience, and great wine list have made South Bend Bistro a hidden gem since 2004.
Top review
GinaVIP
Dined 1 day ago
I have been dining at South Bend Bistro for years! We are locals and love fine dining! Frankly, South Bend Bistro is the absolute best food in the Sunriver area. Their menu has been created over the years to only provide the best of the best. We love the pork chop dinner and the baked brie appetizer. Most importantly I LOVE when the periodically add the Chocolate Pot De Creme dessert! I went there last night and they had an espresso version that was divine. The wine selection is magnificent and at times, we will buy an extra bottle of whatever they are serving because it is so delicious! Culley and David care about their guests and I am a regular that adores this restaurant!!
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4.9
4.9 (1566)
$30 and under
Winery
Medford
About the restaurant
Just minutes from Ashland, Medford and Jacksonville, our winery and tasting room are set magnificently on the forested foothills of Southern Oregon overlooking the Rogue Valley with views of Table Rocks and Mt McLoughlin in the backdrop.

We offer several seating areas each just steps away from the vines as you enjoy our award-winning wine. We produce Burgundian-style Pinot noirs and Chardonnays along with Barbera, Sangiovese, Syrah, Zinfandel and Port-style wines.

You will experience a wide variety of culinary options prepared using the freshest seasonally available ingredients from our local farming and artisan community to complement your wine tasting experience.

The result is delicious! You’ll feel like you have been transported to Tuscany or Burgundy, or both!

-Please note that all reservations are for a two hour timeframe. We look forward to serving you soon!-

Top review
Deann
Dined 5 days ago
It was perfect for my mother in law's birthday! Thank you so much to the staff for making it an enjoyable evening!
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