Best Restaurants for Groups in Portland

Not our first visit here and won't be our last. L'Orange combines great dishes (onion soup is back for the winter!) and wine pairings, low key but attentive service, and a cozy atmosphere. The mussels and clams were served in a Zatarains spiced broth for a kick and the L'orange cake is bright and comforting and crunchy sweet with caramelized sugar at the edges. The three separate dining areas keep noise at a level that facilitates conversation, such a rare and nostalgic idea: Other restaurants can keep their noisy, spare dining areas with music that muscles out any attempts at conversation, we are delighted to have L'Orange as a dining option.

We celebratedour wedding anniversary with an outstanding dinner last night. The food is always excellent and the service is seamless and professional. We were delighted to have Jill as our server—she was a longtime favorite from Vista Springs and she greeted us cheerfully and was an excellent server. Our corner table seemed quite dark and my husband asked if we could possibly have some candles, and within minutes 2 tealight candles were brought to the table—it made a big difference in the ambiance and we really appreciated the responsiveness. Higgins has been a favorite of ours for 25 years and it has continued to be our first choice for our anniversaries and other special occasions over the years.

Worth the wait if you have a reservation and still have to wait to be seated after 20 minutes. Once seated they cater to your every need. Food was amazing!

The staff were wonderful and while everything was busy due to Christmas Eve groups they worked hard to take care of patrons. Much cooperative work and very positive attitudes added to their outstanding work.

Always an amazing experience at Janken. The server knew her stuff and helped us order the adequate amount for our party of six. The drinks were delicious. The place was packed and we all could easily hear each other. This is a must go to place in Portland.