Best Date Night Restaurants in Southeast Portland

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AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodFrenchIndian

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ClackamasPortlandVancouver, WashingtonWestside

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BeavertonCedar MillClackamasCorbettDowntownHappy Valley

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

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Gender-neutral toiletWheelchair access

128 restaurants available nearby

1. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5730)

££££Price: Expensive

• Italian • SE Portland

Booked 82 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. L'Orange

4.8

Exceptional(170)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • SE Portland

Booked 15 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!

3. Janken

4.7

Exceptional(1093)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Creative Japanese • Pearl District

Booked 38 times today

Janken is a hot spot for date nights. With its unique Japanese-Korean Fusion cuisine and hand-crafted cocktails, it offers a delightful culinary journey. The ambiance is perfect for a romantic evening, as mentioned in multiple reviews, and the attentive service adds to the overall experience. It's an upscale dining spot, perfect for special occasions or simply a night out.

4. OK Omens

4.7

Exceptional(477)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • SE Portland

Booked 14 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 excite. The dinner menu is deeply seasonal with a focus on purity of ingredient and a fanatical devotion to quality sourcing. The iconic Oyster Happy Hour is 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 :)

5. NORMANDIE

4.7

Exceptional(133)

££££Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • SE Portland

Booked 16 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.

6. Kachka

4.8

Exceptional(2319)

££££Price: Expensive

• Eastern European • SE Portland

Booked 62 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

7. Alpenrausch

4.5

Awesome(236)

££££Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • SE Portland

Booked 9 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!

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8. Portland City Grill

4.5

Awesome(9531)

££££Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 108 times today

Take in the sweeping city and landscape views. Sip a standout wine or craft cocktail. Dazzle your palate with seafood inspired by Northwest, Island or Asian milieus; an expertly prepared steak; farm-fresh salad; or another memorable dish. Our attentive staff will make you feel at home—in our rarefied air 30 floors above Portland.

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9. The Melting Pot - Portland

4.6

Exceptional(2595)

££££Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown

Booked 51 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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10. Laurelhurst Market

4.7

Exceptional(987)

££££Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • NE Portland

Booked 41 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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AlisonVIP
Portland / Oregon •46 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Interesting Nostrana salad. Fettucini was a little dry but had a nice flavor. Excellent service.
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• SE Portland
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4.7
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EdwardVIP
Portland / Oregon •15 reviews
5.0
Dined today
A delightful meal from start to finish, albeit an expensive one. Our server, Maria, was attentive and provided excellent recommendations, especially the steak tartare—it was our favorite dish, and one we wouldn't have ordered on our own. We'll be back, but only for special occasions.
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JankenPrice: Very Expensive• Creative Japanese• Pearl District
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4.7
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Michael
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food , service and views are spectacular. We recommend Portland City Grill to anyone!!!!!
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Portland City GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.5
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stephanie
Portland / Oregon •24 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Fantastic first time visiting L'Orange--definitely won't be the last! The onion soup, cheese course (watching the little cutter turn cheese into little florets was very cool), duck and gnocchi were all so very good. Do not miss out on the orange cake for dessert either! Seating at the counter for two is def the way to go, and do be sure to ask the staff for their wine recommendations with courses.
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L'OrangePrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• SE Portland
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4.8
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Colleen
Portland / Oregon •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
As always, delicious, fun with such an inspiring menu of variety and every dish is unbelievable!
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LeChonPrice: Moderate• South American• SW Portland
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4.9

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