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A photo of Oswego Grill - Wilsonville restaurant
4.5
Awesome(1001)
Price: Moderate
• Steakhouse • Wilsonville
Booked 24 times today
Oswego Grill in Wilsonville is a blast! With a wood-fired grill cooking USDA choice steaks, seafood, and salads, the food is always amazing. The service is top-notch, and the ambiance keeps you comfortable. Reviewers rave about the signature cocktails and the extensive menu. Plus, it's open daily for lunch, happy hour, dinner, and a second late night happy hour, so there's always a good reason to drop by and discover a new favorite.
A photo of Parkway Grille Bar + Restaurant - Hilton restaurant
4.1
Excellent(20)
Price: Moderate
• American • Wilsonville
Relax and unwind at Wilsonville’s newest gathering spot, Parkway Grille Bar & Restaurant. It features warm open space dining with engaged staff members, creating signature moments and memorable experiences. Taste the seasons, inspired by local producers with cuisine and craft beverages grounded in Pacific Northwest traditions.
A photo of McMenamins Wilsonville Old Church & Pub restaurant
4.3
Awesome(26)
Price: Moderate
• Pub • Wilsonville
Booked 2 times today
McMenamins Old Church & Pub offers a family-friendly pub; a historic renovated church; a McMenamins brewery; and an outdoor amphitheater for live music, events, receptions and more. This spot was a hub of activity, back in 1911 when the church was built on an ancient route just north of the site where Boone's ferry made regular crossings of the Willamette River for more than 100 years. The namesake of the road and ferry, Alphonso Boone, was grandson of famous American frontiersman Daniel Boone! Today, the interior of the pub is filled with unusual artwork and colorful murals. The architecture harkens back to the original ferry dock, what with its huge wooden pillars and cross beams overhead. We hope to reimbue the spot with life and laughter, good conversation and meals, live music, parties, events and more.
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4.7
Exceptional(5689)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • SE Portland
Booked 60 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.
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4.7
Exceptional(1069)
Price: Very Expensive
• Creative Japanese • Pearl District
Booked 34 times today
Experience a culinary journey through Japanese-Korean Fusion cuisine. Our mission is to spark joy and imagination with every dining experience through fusion cuisine demonstrating that everything is better together. Focused on small plates, hand-crafted cocktails and sharing, Janken provides a nod to the variety of experiences you can have when you dine with us. We embrace a traditional-contemporary blend to create a comfortable upscale dining experience.
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4.8
Exceptional(9026)
Price: Very Expensive
• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market
Booked 126 times today
The Pink Door is an independently owned (never cloned, never genetically modified) restaurant that has been quietly dedicated to fresh & local Italian food since 1981. Its seafood & produce driven menu has been the central theme throughout its wildly popular domain in Seattle's Pike Place Market.
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4.9
Exceptional(3600)
Price: Moderate
• South American • SW Portland
Booked 31 times today
Lechon is a South American dining experience that seamlessly combines the fiery cooking of Argentina, Chile and Patagonia, along with creative inspiration of the chef. Enjoy perfectly charred 28-day dry-aged ribeye, grilled octopus with chorizo, housemade piquillo pepper and pork empanadas, slow roasted lechon, refreshing ceviches and smoked bone marrow.Executive Chef Jaco Smith consistently pushes the boundaries on traditional Latin fare by incorporating wood-fired flavors into his cuisine while boasting a view of the Willamette River that few Portland restaurants can offer. Smith comes from a large family of cattle, sheep and grain farmers. He started cooking at a young age in his mother’s kitchen. His favorite childhood memories include the tastes of dulce de leche, flan and grilled breads, reminiscent of South American flavors and commonly found on South African kitchen tables.
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4.9
Exceptional(148)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • SE Portland
Booked 18 times today
Named one of the New York Times America's Best Restaurants 2024! Tucked away upstairs in a charming old storefront and voted one of Portland's 'Best New Restaurants' in 2023, L'Orange features an intimate dining space that beckons you to immerse yourself in a different era. Chef Joel Stocks and his talented team will guide your palate through adventurous dishes that blend European culinary traditions with the finest local ingredients. Experience the taste of "Old Portland" with every bite. Enhance your dining experience with a thoughtfully curated selection of wines, personally chosen by Owner/Winemaker Jeff Vejr and his team. While our wine list boasts a European focus, we also showcase a variety of local wines, including the exceptional offerings from Jeff's own Golden Cluster label. Join us at L'Orange for a taste of history, innovation, and the vibrant flavors of the Pacific Northwest!
A photo of RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(7479)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • NW Portland
Booked 85 times today
For more than 8 decades we have been offering guests the best steaks in town, providing impeccable service with an unmatched wine list. With over 80 years of continuous family ownership, RingSide Steakhouse is a legend in the world of steakhouses. Start with RingSide's world famous onion rings...a recipe that is a closely held family secret. Choose a steak from a menu offering a variety of USDA Prime selections that are aged a minimum of four weeks and hand cut on the premises. Choose a wine from more than 900 labels. Wine Spectator has recognized RingSide Steakhouse yearly with its Best of Award of Excellence since 2001.
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4.9
Exceptional(4647)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Newberg
Booked 34 times today
Rosmarino is the purest ITALIAN restaurant in OREGON owned by Chef Dario & his wife Sheena &Top 100 in USA 2023THURSDAY LUNCH :Thursday 11:30 AM first seating - 2:30 PM last seating.DINNER A LA CARTE : Thursday 4 PM first seating to 7:30 PM last seating.FRIDAY and SATURDAY LUNCH:Friday and Saturday 11:30 AM first seating - 2:00 PM last seating.FRIDAY and SATURDAY 5 COURSE DINNERS - $150/Pers -21 & Over:4:30pm to 7pm (PATIO DINNER) & 7:00PM to 9:30PM (MAIN ROOM DINNER) (A la carte Menu NOT SERVED during 5 courses).SUNDAY:PIZZA and GNOCCHI ALL DAY from 11:30 to 2.:30 PM and 4 PM to 7:30 PM.MONDAY:DINNER A LA CARTE : 4 PM to 7:30 PMAny dietary restriction during the reservation process have to be noted or emailed to reservations@osteriarosmarino.comFor Regular A LA CARTE Menu days a $30/person strict Last Minute/NON SHOW Cancellation Policy.For 5 course dinner $75/person STRICT 72hrs & $150/pers 48hrs or NON SHOW Cancellation Policy.Grazie
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  • Jerry
    Portland / Oregon •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    My wife has nerve damage in her leg and they sat us at a bistro table for Valentines Day. It was very uncomfortable for her so we asked to sit at a regular table. It was super crowded at the time, but they immediately sat us at another table. Excellent service!!!
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    Oswego Grill - WilsonvillePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Wilsonville
    4.5
  • Kristopher
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We had a really memorable dinner with our 12 year old daughter who loved the pizza. The menu variety offered something for everyone. The preparation of the gnocchi (2 large rather than the smaller finger-sized) was a neat and delicious twist and the skirt steak was cooked perfectly. Our server had spot-on wine recommendations that paired nicely with our meals. Excited for a return visit.
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    NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• SE Portland
    4.7
  • Roslynn
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •64 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Came to Oregon on a business trip and this place was recommended to have dinner at. I’m so thrilled we did, everything was exceptional! We were running late and gave them a call to give them a heads up, they were happy to accommodate us as well as appreciated us calling ahead to make them aware. You’re than greater by a host who takes you to your table and welcomed by someone who checks your coat in. This restaurant works as a team, someone who takes your order, another who removes empty plates, and someone who fills your drinks as well as serves your food. Our server was very detailed and explained everything so well! We had a hard time deciding since we wanted to try everything lol. She broke it down for us, gave us time to decide came over and took our order. She then has a well orchestrated way of when items will come to the table. This was genius so you don’t get anything so heavy that it prevents you from trying the other items you wanted to try. This is a share group dining experience. How I rate the dishes we enjoyed Spicy wok Edamame 4/5- not spicy but very flavorful just a lot of liquid in the bowl. Edamame 5/5-cooked perfectly Mushroom Bao Buns 5+/5 OMG this was definitely a favorite I could just eat those for the entire meal. Just a delightful pocket of awesome to enjoy. Pork belly Bao Buns-5/5 I didn’t get a chance to try this one but the other two people really raved about it Bone Marrow 3/5 I feel like it was just missing something and I’m not sure what that was which is why I rated it like so. Toro Nigiri 5+/5 so buttery and delicious! Who would’ve thought something so small could be soooo delicious! Wagyu Fried Rice 4/5 good but trying it once would be enough for me to where I wouldn’t order it again after had trying it. Bulgogi Sujebi 3/5 way too sweet! Dubai to Janken 5/5 don’t think about this one, have to get it! Bingsu-5/5 great for sharing, was worried it would be super sweet but was PERFECT! Sushi Ice cream2/5 underwhelming
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    JankenPrice: Very Expensive• Creative Japanese• Pearl District
    4.7
  • John
    San Diego •6 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on 28 Sept 2024
    Decent food. Nice atmosphere though a bit noisy at times. Our server was the best part of the experience. Friendly and quick.
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    McMenamins Wilsonville Old Church & PubPrice: Moderate• Pub• Wilsonville
    4.3
  • LauraLooVIP
    Portland / Oregon •21 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 25 May 2024
    We’ve blown past Parkway Grille for years—made FUN of it, even—why would we go out on a date to a random hotel restaurant with a view of the freeway? But we kept seeing reviews and even articles about the place, so we tried it on a whim. HOLY WOW, we’ve been missing out on an amazing dining experience, right under our noses, this whole time! The service was impeccable—Isaac is absolutely delightful and gave us killer menu suggestions; the other server, Carrie, is SO much fun to talk to—and the drinks! Zhanna is an epic bartender and she personally delivers the most beautiful cocktails to your table! The food was other worldly—my husband’s ribeye was perfect and my salmon was delicious. The appetizers were perfect, dessert was wonderful—the entire bill was really reasonable, and we’re kicking ourselves for skipping over Parkway Grille for so long. We can’t wait to go back! Thank you again for a lovely date night dinner!
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    Parkway Grille Bar + Restaurant - HiltonPrice: Moderate• American• Wilsonville
    4.1
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