Best Date Night Restaurants in Madison South

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1. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5642)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • SE Portland

Booked 78 times today

Nostrana—literally ours—invokes local. Simple food from honest ingredients. Pure, regional, Italian. Opened in 2005, Nostrana is Chef/Owner Cathy Whims’ love letter to Italy. This is a restaurant built on relationships: with our amazing farmers and purveyors, our dedicated staff, and of course with you, our guest.We hope to offer something timeless and authentic in a beautiful space, the regional specialties of Italy deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. We strive to be better every day. We're currently reserving indoor tables and bar seating. When available, outdoor patio reservations may be subject to weather disruptions.A Service Charge of 22% is applied to all checks at Nostrana, providing a professional and equitable wage for all team members.

2. Gado Gado

4.9

Exceptional(153)

Price: Expensive

• Indonesian / Malaysian • NE Portland

Booked 40 times today

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.

3. NORMANDIE

4.8

Exceptional(112)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • SE Portland

Booked 23 times today

Welcome to NORMANDIE! With simple ingredients and bold flavors, Normandie has created a name for itself within the Central Eastside’s lauded food scene. Normandie is a neighborhood bistro that combines French inspiration with the bounties of the Pacific Northwest. Expect a flavor-forward food menu with global ingredients, Pacific Northwest oysters, as well as an inventive cocktail program. Normandie is great spot for date night and happy hour diners alike. Our menu changes frequently, as we bring fresh, seasonal plates to our guests. Please contact us directly if you're not seeing availability for the size you're looking for.

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4. Salty's on the Columbia

4.7

Exceptional(7970)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • NE Portland

Booked 58 times today

Salty's on the Columbia is perfect for a romantic date night. With its award-winning Pacific Northwest Coastal Cuisine, stunning waterfront views, and top-notch service, it's a winner. The reviews are glowing, with many customers calling it 'perfect for special occasions' and praising its 'superb food, service and ambiance.' They even offer special touches like rose petals on the table for anniversaries. So, if you're looking for a memorable and delicious date night, Salty's is the place to be!

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5. Laurelhurst Market

4.8

Exceptional(942)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • NE Portland

Booked 62 times today

Please note that all "Standard" reservations are for Indoor Dining. "Outdoor" is for our Covered Patio. "Bar" is at the Bar Top. If your desired type of seating is not available, please call the restaurant. (503)206-3097 Laurelhurst Market is an American restaurant, bar and butcher shop. Not too many places can do as many things well as this particular eatery. If guests just need some premium meat to bring home to cook, the butcher shop has its own entrance at the side of the building where guests can peruse all kinds of cuts of beef, lamb, pork and various kinds of house made sausages and pate. Naturally, Laurelhurst Market's menu focuses on the many fine cuts of meat that are cut on-site as well as farm fresh produce. Appetizers include the Charcuterie Board that features house made cured meats and pates with seasonal mostarda and house pickles. The most popular entrées include the Ribeye and the Olympia Provisions Pork Chop!

6. Le Pigeon

4.8

Exceptional(1635)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • SE Portland

Booked 20 times today

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.

7. OK Omens

4.7

Exceptional(465)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • SE Portland

Booked 16 times today

Ok Omens is a James Beard nominated wine focused restaurant in Portland, Oregon. From aged wines to natural wines to small producer classics, it’s all here, presented with tasting notes and stories meant to delight and surprise. The seasonal, eclectic dinner menu & iconic Oyster Happy Hour are the perfect compliment to Portland’s most exciting wine drinking experience.We are currently offering reservations for our dining room. Our bar seats are available for walk ins every night. Check Instagram for updates :)

8. Alpenrausch

4.5

Awesome(201)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • SE Portland

Booked 29 times today

Named one of 20 Best New Restaurants in America for 2024 By Bon Appetit! In a distant European city, Fabian and Miriam vanished into the Alps, trading their city lives for mountain solitude. Once busy young professionals, their days were consumed by demanding careers, their rare weekends cherished for dining out and dancing, occasionally venturing into the mountains.But destiny intervened when Miriam inherited her grandfather's Alpine hut, nestled amidst the rustic charms of the mountains. They cut ties with the city, forsaking it for good. Days were spent farming, foraging, crafting cheese, and making wine. Nights brought cooking, baking, wine-drinking, and stargazing.Friends from the city visited, but Fabian and Miriam never looked back. They were drawn deeper into the mountains, caught in the Alpenrausch's dual meaning—the exhilaration of mountain air and the intoxication of good company, fine wine, and schnapps.Come experience Alpenrausch!

9. Oma's Hideaway

4.7

Exceptional(145)

Price: Expensive

• Indonesian / Malaysian • SE Portland

Booked 37 times today

Oma's Hideaway is a vibrant, maximalist restaurant inspired by the life and spirit of Chef Thomas Pisha Duffly's grandmother, Kiong Tien “Tina” Vandenberg. Her ability to adapt, to make the most out of limited resources, and to stay creative while projecting warmth and brightness is the guiding force behind Oma’s Hideaway.Born during the pandemic as a pop-up in the Gado Gado parking lot, Oma’s became a permanent beacon of iridescent light in Portland’s Richmond neighborhood in 2021. The menu draws from Tina’s life story, taking influence from the craveable, soul-satisfying hawker food of Singapore and Malaysia and “turning up the volume” with exaggerated yet balanced flavors in Chef Tom’s signature style. Oma’s serves dinner accompanied by a seasonal list of hand-crafted cocktails and zero-proof drinks.

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10. Cabezon Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2335)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • NE Portland

Booked 28 times today

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 dayfrom local producers and the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Owners, Chef David Farrell andwine maven Jackie Speck, look forward to delighting you with their unique menu, and invite youto 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.

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Dan
New York City •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful. But that is what they do. Salads. Pizza. Wine selection. Entrées. Dessert. Nostrana did not miss on anything.
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• SE Portland
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4.7
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Daryl
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We celebrated our 38 wedding anniversary here and everything from the food, wine, ambiance to the wait staff was simply perfect.
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Salty's on the ColumbiaPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• NE Portland
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4.7
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EllenVIP
Columbus •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Wonderful as always! LHM never disappoints- the food is excellent and the waitstaff are amazing. Hands down my favorite steakhouse in PDX.
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Laurelhurst MarketPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• NE Portland
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4.8
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Shelley
Portland / Oregon •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our party had the "Rice Plate ", which was a variety of dishes served family style. It was a fantastic way to try numerous dishes including ones we wouldn't normally order. Service was great. We had several different people service our table but it was seamless . Delicious food ! They served had several sauces with different levels of spice you could add to your food. None of the food was spicy on its own. Flavorful though!!
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Gado GadoPrice: Expensive• Indonesian / Malaysian• NE Portland
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4.9
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Kristina
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 Dec 2024
We had an amazing meal, both vegetarian and omnivore alike. Wine pairings were very good and brought out the flavors in the food.
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Le PigeonPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• SE Portland
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4.8

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98 restaurants available nearby

1. Nostrana

2. Gado Gado

3. NORMANDIE

4. Salty's on the Columbia

5. Laurelhurst Market

6. Le Pigeon

7. OK Omens

8. Alpenrausch

9. Oma's Hideaway

10. Cabezon Restaurant

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