Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in Southeast Portland

51 restaurants available nearby

1. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5642)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • SE Portland

Booked 96 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. Arden

4.8

Exceptional(1005)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • NW Portland

Booked 16 times today

Arden is a neighborhood gem in Portland's Pearl District, delivering a seasonal Pacific Northwest culinary experience. It's celebrated for its creative, innovative dishes and an award-winning wine program. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly, knowledgeable staff and the delightful ambiance. One said it's a 'hidden gem in the neighborhood' and another called it 'a gem of a place'. A must-visit for any food lover!

3. Le Pigeon

4.8

Exceptional(1635)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • SE Portland

Booked 13 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.

4. LeChon

4.8

Exceptional(3549)

Price: Moderate

• South American • SW Portland

Booked 74 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.

5. Kachka

4.8

Exceptional(2260)

Price: Expensive

• Eastern European • SE Portland

Booked 69 times today

Kachka features an award-winning menu of post-soviet inspired dishes including famous dishes such as the Herring under a fur coat, Rabbit in a clay pot, dumplings and much more. The restaurant is an homage to the dishes our chef/owner grew up eating. Kachka is open for indoor onsite dining. Walk-in lounge and bar seating are also available. Our Lavka grocery is open from 11am-9pm daily with counter service ordering from our Lavka cafe and deli available from 11-3. Seating is first come first serve on our upper patio or indoor lounge tables. We have proudly replaced tipping with a 22% service fee in order to provide a base wage of $25 per hour and free healthcare for all employees. More information is available at kachkapdx.com/wage-equityFor more info about Kachka, and our deli Lavka please visit our website: https://www.kachkapdx.com/about-us

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6. Screen Door - Eastside

4.8

Exceptional(953)

Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • NE Portland

Booked 85 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.

7. OK Omens

4.7

Exceptional(465)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • SE Portland

Booked 15 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 :)

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8. RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown

4.9

Exceptional(7417)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • NW Portland

Booked 111 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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9. Laurelhurst Market

4.8

Exceptional(942)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • NE Portland

Booked 44 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!

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10. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(185)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • NW Portland

Booked 60 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.

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Dan
New York City •10 reviews
5.0
Dined today
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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Sarah
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food at Katchka is always unique and delicious. The service was lovely, and the mood was festive. I love their house martini, which is both citrusy and savory.
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KachkaPrice: Expensive• Eastern European• SE Portland
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4.8
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StewartVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
this is our favorite Portland restaurant. The very best. Food is always amazing and the staff is wonderful. Friendly, while being completely professional , knowledgeable, about the food and wine and very helpful. Couldn’t recommend it more.
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ArdenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• NW Portland
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4.8
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Jessica
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
We went the day before Christmas Eve and it was the most amazing and memorable experience of a lifetime! We had just found out that my FIL has a very aggressive form of cancer and this was a memory none of us will ever forget. The six of us ordered about 9 HH apps and two entrees and everything was a 10/10! The food was the out of this world, our server was the most attentive we’d ever had, and the ambiance was quiet, exciting, and amazing the entire time. I highly recommend this tapas-style culinary experience of a lifetime!
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LeChonPrice: Moderate• South American• SW Portland
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4.8
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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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51 restaurants available nearby

1. Nostrana

2. Arden

3. Le Pigeon

4. LeChon

5. Kachka

6. Screen Door - Eastside

7. OK Omens

8. RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown

9. Laurelhurst Market

10. Mediterranean Exploration Company

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