Best Date Night Restaurants in Forest Park

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1. Janken

4.8

Exceptional(997)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creative Japanese • Pearl District

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.

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2. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(162)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • NW Portland

Booked 42 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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3. Screen Door - Pearl District

4.7

Exceptional(698)

Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • Pearl District

Booked 65 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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4. RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown

4.9

Exceptional(7369)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • NW Portland

Booked 72 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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5. The Melting Pot - Portland

4.4

Awesome(2576)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown

Booked 63 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.

6. Dolly Olive

4.8

Exceptional(163)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • NW Portland

Booked 48 times today

Located in the heart of Downtown Portland, OR on the bustling corner of SW Alder & SW 12th, Dolly Olive centers around Southern Mediterranean ingredients and flavors, with an emphasis on an in house bakery program, fresh made pastas, and Italian aperitifs. Dolly Olive sports an inviting atmosphere featuring soft leather banquettes, warm wood accents, and custom patterned tiles. We're currently serving brunch & dinner daily with a midday aperitivo hour. Whether you're stopping in for a pre-show dinner, celebrating a special event in your life, or just popping in for a quick bite at Dolly Olive you can expect an excellent experience, start to finish.

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7. Departure Restaurant and Lounge

4.4

Awesome(4408)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 40 times today

From street food-styled starters and meal-sized classics, to rice and noodle specialties to ethically-sourced sushi, Departure Portland embraces the bounty of the Pacific Northwest to deliver the fiery flavors of the Far East. Whether steamed or stir-fried, smoked or sautéed, each dish leads guests to another stage along Departure's culinary adventure.

8. Yalla

4.8

Exceptional(122)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • SW Portland

Booked 43 times today

Yalla is a neighborhood Mediterranean smokehouse from the Sesame Collective restaurant group. Opened in summer of 2020, Yalla brings a Mediterranean smokehouse to the heart of the Multnomah Village neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. With a menu of smoked meats, seasonal vegetables, and comfort dishes, Yalla is currently open for delivery, take out, and full service dining. Yalla is helmed by Chef/Owner Kasey Mills and Chef de Cuisine Daniel Valley.

9. Piattino

4.6

Exceptional(498)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pearl District

Booked 3 times today

Walk in's are welcome! Group larger than 8 people can contact us directly for unlimited custom packages. Food and Beverage Minimum spend $45 for a la carte for larger groups. We are open Tuesday thru Saturday 12pm to 9:30pm. We are a small family owned Italian restaurant, which takes pride in serving delectable meals to our guests. Our outdoor patio is covered. Due to limited seating we cannot guarantee your reservation will be assigned indoors, and hold your table for more than 10 min past your reservation time. $20 no show fee per person will be charged.We are a scratch kitchen, all our (vegan) pastas, breads, desserts, sauces, salad dressings are homemade. Bring a date, friend or colleague and enjoy our elegant ambiance and full array of wines. We have a full bar and while you are here, try one of our yummy cocktails. Our Mushroom ravioli, the Lamb Pappardelle and Tortellini e pesto are some of our crowd favorites. We take pride in our Neapolitan style wood fired pizzas.

10. LeChon

4.9

Exceptional(3510)

Price: Moderate

• South American • SW Portland

Booked 41 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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Linda
Portland / Oregon •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day 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
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Brittany
Seattle / Eastern Washington •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was delicious and well paired, for example the gravy really enhanced the fried chicken rather than overpowering it or making it soggy. Mac and cheese was just the right richness and texture. Cocktail was very tasty. Presentation of everything was thoughtful. Generous portions. I was super impressed with the quality, especially for a casual come-as-you-are restaurant. Would definitely come back if we lived in Portland!
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Screen Door - Pearl DistrictPrice: Moderate• Regional American (Southern)• Pearl District
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4.7
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Brandon
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great service and food. You can never go wrong here. The only negative is that the tables are permanently affixed to the floor. They squish you against the wall if you are an average or above person.
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Mediterranean Exploration CompanyPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• NW Portland
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4.8
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Christopher
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Staff was extremely attentive and accommodating to my nut allergies. All of our food and wine from starters to entrees was absolutely amazing. Atmosphere was tremendous too.
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YallaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• SW Portland
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4.8
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Kathy
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Everyone is very nice and welcoming. Thanks for seating me and my friends in a quieter corner. We found the menu items all appealing and the seasonal offerings sounded so good! Our meals were plated very nicely and everyone said their dish was so good! Thanks for providing such wonderful service and dining experience! We will definitely be back and recommend you your friends!
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Oswego Grill - BeavertonPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Beaverton
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4.6

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121 restaurants available nearby

1. Janken

2. Mediterranean Exploration Company

3. Screen Door - Pearl District

4. RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown

5. The Melting Pot - Portland

6. Dolly Olive

7. Departure Restaurant and Lounge

8. Yalla

9. Piattino

10. LeChon

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