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1. Nostrana
4.7
Exceptional(5593)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • SE Portland
Booked 45 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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2. The Melting Pot - Portland
4.4
Awesome(2576)
Price: Expensive
• Fondue • Downtown
Booked 42 times today
You could just eat dinner ... or ... you can fondue at The Melting Pot! We are a Portland institution since 1989 and we invite you to dine with us today.* We are unlike any other restaurant in town. We offer a truly unique dining experience that is not only fun and interactive, but delicious! * We specialize in celebrations, whether it's a birthday, date night or you're just celebrating life!* We offer special packages for your big night out, including balloons, roses and teddy bears that are ready for you when you arrive.* Proudly offering, and setting the trend in, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan dining options.
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3. L'Orange
4.9
Exceptional(77)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • SE Portland
Booked 13 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!
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4. LeChon
4.9
Exceptional(3510)
Price: Moderate
• South American • SW Portland
Booked 46 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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5. Jeju
4.7
Exceptional(22)
Price: Very Expensive
• Korean • SE Portland
Booked 10 times today
Korean-American cuisine with a focus on wood-fired cooking techniques and whole-animal butchery, Jeju Restaurant is the newest addition to the Han Oak family of restaurants by Chef Peter Cho and Sun Young Park.
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6. Han Oak
4.9
Exceptional(39)
Price: Very Expensive
• Korean • NE Portland
Booked 8 times today
Han Oak will be bringing back Hot Pot on November 20th! All reservations made from the 20th on will be booked for Han Oaks hot pot set menu, with details to come. The last week for our Gimbap Party menu will be from the 13th-16th of November. Han Oak is a communal, prix-fixe Korean restaurant emphasizing traditional flavors, seasonal ingredients, and fine technique. From their addictive hot pot to their mouthwatering dumplings, every bite at Han Oak is a taste of pure happiness.Join the fun at Han Oak with their themed set menu, currently all about a Korean Hot Pot and interactive dining, available for reservation from Wednesday to Saturday nights. Get ready to dive into a feast of Korean flavors that will leave you smiling from ear to ear.
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7. Le Pigeon
4.8
Exceptional(1624)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • SE Portland
Booked 15 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.
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8. Janken
4.8
Exceptional(1001)
Price: Very Expensive
• Creative Japanese • Pearl District
Booked 46 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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9. Lilia Comedor
4.8
Exceptional(330)
Price: Very Expensive
• Farm-to-table • SW Portland
Booked 14 times today
Award-winning Chef Juan Gomez, who helped República garner best new restaurant nods from Bon Appétit and James Beard, is taking a more personal approach to PNW cuisine. Recently nominated one of the Top 50 Restaurants in the Country by the New York Times, Lilia offers dishes like Pork Collar Confit and fresh Aguachile, leaning on Chef Juan's Mexican-American roots while showcasing hyper-seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. The airy, unpretentious space and breezy patio befit the South Waterfront vibe.Please note, our prices vary each week according to market price of local ingredients.
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10. Screen Door - Pearl District
4.7
Exceptional(700)
Price: Moderate
• Regional American (Southern) • Pearl District
Booked 57 times today
Walk-in's always welcome! Screen Door is a restaurant that presents itself as a love letter to the American South and the revival of regional cooking. Each day, the restaurant receives natural, local organic meats and produce from nearby vendors. The inclusion of regional Pacific Northwest ingredients into a menu of dishes developed in the south has created a unique flavor profile in Screen Door's menu. Many of Screen Doors dishes draw their inspiration from Louisiana and the Cajun cooking that's found there. These include our world-famous fried chicken, Lowcountry shrimp and grits, smoked andouille chicken gumbo and fried okra. Other items, like the house-smoked beef brisket and braised pork shoulder, come straight from the state of Texas. The rest of the South is well represented as well with a Carolina pulled pork sandwich, chicken and waffles, crispy fried oysters and a pimiento cheese & sausage biscuit sandwich with a fried egg and cheddar grits.

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  • Gaye
    New Mexico •9 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Love the way this spot is somewhat a hidden jewel. We sat at the bar and the fun and knowledgeable service was tops. That chicken liver mousse pate was like butter;smooth and perfectly seasoned. I want more! Next we had the sturgeon, cauliflower and gnocchi. All was superb. I want to go back next week. Not a thing was less than 5 stars.
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    L'OrangePrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• SE Portland
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    4.9
  • KRYSTAL
    Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Incredible. This place has been on my list of places to try for a while. Reservations only but we were able to snag a quick counter spot for an early dinner. Will be back for special occasion for sure!
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    JejuPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• SE Portland
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    4.7
  • Linda
    Portland / Oregon •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    We haven’t been for awhile and Lechon was and is still one of the best restaurants and experiences. Food and drinks were amazing and service was 1000 percent worth going out and reminds you that old school good service while eating out still exists.
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    LeChonPrice: Moderate• South American• SW Portland
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    4.9
  • Davidvip
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •42 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    When we travel from Seattle to Portland we always try to have a dinner at Nostrana, The food is simply prepared and perfect every time we have had dinner. They serve a wide range of people from dating couples to oldsters like us. Drinks and wine also very well chosen and well prepared. Service is attentive. Be sure to get a reservation ! Dr David Celio
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    NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• SE Portland
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    4.7
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    Denver / Colorado •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 12 Nov 2024
    We love going to the melting pot! We happened to stumble upon happy hour and enjoyed some half off fondue! Loved it!
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    The Melting Pot - PortlandPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Downtown
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    4.4

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