Best Casual Restaurants in Pearl District

108 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Mediterranean Exploration Company restaurant

1. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(166)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • NW Portland

Booked 37 times today

Mediterranean Exploration is a restaurant located in Portland, Oregon that specializes in serving upscale Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. The restaurant features casual dining in an industrial setting with a chic décor. Mediterranean Exploration serves dinner nightly and offers a variety of raw, oven, mezza, piato and grilled options on the menu for diners to choose from. The restaurant features a seasonal, market driven menu that changes daily based on seasonal varieties and the local farmers' produce available.

2. Oven and Shaker

4.8

Exceptional(235)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Pearl District

Booked 26 times today

Portland's Oven and Shaker is a popular dining destination for locals and visitors who crave artisan pizzas and unique bar drinks served in a warm and inviting setting. The nettle pesto arancino rice ball made with parmesan risotto and mushrooms and the fried calamari and octopus fritto misto with lemon and honey make stunning starters. In addition to traditional pizza choices, like margherita and bianca, Oven and Shaker crafts specialty pizzas, like the maple pig topped with apple butter, smoked ham, pork belly and maple mascarpone, the goat cheese topped with roasted leeks, prosciutto and aged balsamic and the vegetarian cauliflower topped with peppers, olives and cheese. Accompanying your pizza with a craft beer or cocktail, like the pineapple trainwreck made with rum, lemon, pineapple and ginger syrup, is a winning idea.For a sweet finale, enjoy Oven and Shaker's homemade mint chocolate stracciatella gelato.

A photo of Brix - Downtown Portland restaurant

3. Brix - Downtown Portland

4.6

Exceptional(2467)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Downtown

Booked 18 times today

Already open ten years and counting, this neighborhood establishment is still a go-to for easy drinking, a variety of plates, and overall good times. The frequently updated event calendar keeps the door swinging, and new friends the regulars are always bringing.Ideal for large groups, the menu features seasonal, global-inspired tavern fare, extensive craft beer offerings and original handcrafted cocktails.Early and late happy hours keep guests glued to their seats as they get caught up on the latest sports games airing all around the restaurant, and the daily food and drink specials keep locals and visitors alike coming back again and again.And have you heard the talk about brunch? Those donuts though.

4. MoMoYama

4.8

Exceptional(495)

Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Pearl District

Booked 20 times today

For any Omakase Reservations please call the restaurant to make a reservation over the phone or in person, as those are separate reservations than our main dining floor. Any Omakase reservations will have to be made a few days in advance and are only available Wednesday through Saturday, 5:30 and 7:30.

5. Comala

4.5

Awesome(19)

Price: Expensive

• Mexican • Pearl District

Booked 2 times today

We reserve most of our tables for walk-ins. If you don't see anything online, we will still have a space for you!Comala is an intimate, dimly lit cocktail bar with over 85 Mezcales. Brought to you by República & Co.Botana menu by Chef Dani of De Noche. Open 5pm to midnight Wednesday through Sunday.

6. Bar Dolly

4.6

Exceptional(12)

Price: Expensive

• Dining Bar • Downtown

Booked 5 times today

Bar Dolly, a new wine and cocktail destination from the Sesame Collective Restaurant Group, serves as a companion bar to next door sister southern Italian restaurant Dolly Olive. Bar Dolly offers anextensive collection of Mediterranean wines, and regional dishes. The spritz menu includes Italian classics like Aperol spritzes and Bicicletas and the house Negroni is an instant classic, poured tableside. Bar Dolly shares a kitchen with Dolly Olive, which centers around Southern Mediterranean ingredients and flavors, with an emphasis on an in house bakery program, fresh made pastas and other dishes that are treated simply and presented elegantly. Chef Casey Brigan and Sesame Collective Culinary Director Natalie Gullish have developed a menu of featured Dolly Olive favorites, as well as a few more snack-forward options like salami and cheese boards.

A photo of Verde Cocina en la Perla restaurant

7. Verde Cocina en la Perla

4.5

Awesome(322)

Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Northwest) • Pearl District

Booked 5 times today

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.

8. The Star Portland

4.7

Exceptional(296)

Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Pearl District

Booked 5 times today

At The Star Pizza, we have take enormous pride in serving our award-winning deep dish and thin crust pizzas. By offering organic salads, appetizers made from scratch, house made dressings and sauces, oven baked sandwiches, and fresh dough tossed daily, our once small pizzerias have blossomed into a dynamic neighborhood restaurants. Beyond dozens of signature dishes, our bar serves artisan cocktails, carefully selected wines and beer in an elegant yet comfortable environment. Our commitment to our employees, community, schools and local nonprofit organizations embodies who we are. We treat our guests like family, invest in our employees, and use responsible and high quality ingredients to continue The Star legacy. Thank you for choosing to dine with us.

A photo of Irving Street Tapas restaurant

9. Irving Street Tapas

4.1

Excellent(391)

Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Pearl District

Booked 4 times today

Happy Hour 4 PM to 5:30 PM Walk in's are always welcome! Take the advantage of Granada tradition right here at your favorite tapas restaurant. TAPA OF THE DAY FREE WITH YOUR FIRST DRINK. ROTATING FREE TAPA EVERYDAY upto party of 4 guests. Eat when you drink, drink when you eat is the Spanish philosophy. We have elevated tapas to the next level by integrating world cuisine in tapas form. You will find Spanish, Greek, Indian, Japanese, African and South American cuisines; all as tapas! One tapa per person and a different one with each drink is the idea, then everyone enjoys tasting, sharing and having funTo book large groups, events and private dining please call us at +1 (971) 389-0212

A photo of Backwoods Brewing Company restaurant

10. Backwoods Brewing Company

4.2

Awesome(188)

Price: Moderate

• American • Pearl District

Booked 6 times today

Backwoods Brewing Company is a family owned brewery that provides great beer, great food, and a taste of the outdoors. Pair any of our fantastic beers with some fun and friendly service while watching the big game. We have a full bar with wine and some local cider options if beer is not your thing. Private dining options are also available. Come hang out and enjoy our little slice of beervana in the Pearl! Cheers!

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

B
Barb
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We enjoyed the Thanksgiving buffet today. Everything was perfect, except the salmon was a little fishy-tasting. The greeters and waitpersons were friendly and helpful. It didn't feel hurried or rushed even though all seating times were sold out. We definitely would keep this on our list for next year.
More info
Brix - Downtown PortlandPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Downtown
•
4.6
D
Darren
Los Angeles •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Great food and staff. However the 3 percent upcharge before tip is lame. It’s a work around for the restaurant. Also like many restaurants the ambient music is too loud. Makes it hard to have conversations.
More info
Mediterranean Exploration CompanyPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• NW Portland
•
4.8
B
Bettyvip
Portland / Oregon •74 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Comfortable private booth . Early seating was best. Our server was good and tried to be helpful . Portions/cuts were generous. Desert was unusual. A green tea Creame Brulfee . The crusty top was thick . Presentation of food was very good
More info
MoMoYamaPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Pearl District
•
4.8
E
Elona
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Food was good, service was excellent! The host and the server were friendly and lovely!
More info
Oven and ShakerPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Pearl District
•
4.8
A
Ashley
Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
4.0
Dined on 6 Oct 2024
Food and drinks were great. Service was slow. Neighborhood had several pan handler’s looking for handouts.
More info
ComalaPrice: Expensive• Mexican• Pearl District
•
4.5

Best Casual Restaurants in Pearl District

Price

Cuisine

Regions

Areas

Top Rated

Dining Options

Seating options

Accessibility

108 restaurants available nearby

1. Mediterranean Exploration Company

2. Oven and Shaker

3. Brix - Downtown Portland

4. MoMoYama

5. Comala

6. Bar Dolly

7. Verde Cocina en la Perla

8. The Star Portland

9. Irving Street Tapas

10. Backwoods Brewing Company

See what locals rave about

Explore OpenTable