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A photo of Screen Door - Eastside restaurant
1. Screen Door - Eastside
4.8
Exceptional(1004)
Price: Moderate
• Breakfast • NE Portland
Booked 61 times today
Screen Door has been serving up Southern hospitality in Portland since 2006, offering a vibrant take on classic Southern comfort food made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Known for our legendary fried chicken, indulgent brunch, and warm, welcoming atmosphere, we bring the rich traditions of Southern cooking to the Pacific Northwest. With locations on East Burnside and in the Pearl District, we're proud to be a gathering place for both longtime regulars and new visitors alike.
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2. Javelina
4.9
Exceptional(9)
Price: Moderate
• Indigenous • NE Portland
Booked 2 times today
Chef Alexa Numkena-Anderson's Nationally Acclaimed pop-up is now a full-fledged restaurant. As the FIRST solely Indigenous restaurant in Portland, Oregon, Alexa and her team have earned respect nationwide from other Indigenous chefs. They have been featured in Eater, Portland Monthly, The Oregonian, Willamette Weekly, OPB, Tasting Table, and many others. Alexa is ready to serve her community and the city of Portland with her take on Indigenous Cuisine. Open Wednesday-Saturday there will be 2 services also watch for our friends pop-ups on Sundays, Mondays & Tuesdays!!! Lunch Service from 11am-4pm counter service style - with Javelina focusing on "powwow comfort food" - with Fry Bread, Bison Burgers, Elk Fry Bread, Wild Rice Bowls, Soups & Stews Dinner Service is a tasting menu called Inɨ́sha - On Friday and Saturday Nights at 6PM, tickets available in our experiences tab.
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3. Xiao Ye
new
4.8
Exceptional(6)
Price: Very Expensive
• American • NE Portland
Booked 13 times today
Xiao Ye is a unique dining destination in Portland, Oregon, celebrated for its innovative approach to first-generation American cuisine. With a menu inspired by the rich flavors that define American dining today, Xiao Ye offers nostalgic comfort food with contemporary culinary techniques.At Xiao Ye, diners can enjoy a variety of dishes that reflect the diverse backgrounds and cultural influences from Chef Louis and his team. From hearty classics to creative twists, the menu is designed to appeal to a wide range of tastes. Their ever-changing menu allows for creativity and showcases seasonal produce of the PNW. Be sure to try their masa & mochiko Mini Madeleines!The candlelit, cozy interiors with mismatched chairs, makes it an ideal spot for gatherings, from a casual dinner with friends, a family dinner, or special celebration. Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning as a regular, you can expect a warm welcome and attentive service from the team lead by Jolyn Chen.
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4. Bamboo House
4.3
Awesome(4)
Price: Moderate
• Vietnamese • SE Portland
Bamboo House is a friendly cozy Pho restaurant located right on 40th & Hawthorne Blvd. We are known as a one stop Asian Comfort Food house which catering many iconic dishes from South East Asia. Bamboo House 's motto is "thriving to give customers best experiences through our excellent foods and services."
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5. Yama Sushi & Izakaya
4.6
Exceptional(372)
Price: Expensive
• Sushi • SE Portland
Our skill and love of Japanese cuisine have guided us to remarkable popularity and regarded as one of Oregon Area finest sushi bars. menu is innovative and offers delicacies flown in daily from the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans and the Sea of Japan, all handpicked to be extraordinarily fresh, and lovingly prepared in Yama’s creative and abundant style. Your accommodations will be met whether you're dining with a loved one or with the family or even just to get together with a few friends.Our masterful sushi chefs use only the freshest and highest quality ingredients from fish to vegetables, along with the exceptional service you expect. Our menu changes seasonally, and has many varieties to please both fish lovers and vegetarians alike.
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6. Brix - Downtown Portland
4.1
Excellent(2492)
Price: Moderate
• Comfort Food • Downtown
Booked 18 times today
Already open ten years and counting, this neighborhood establishment is still a go-to for easy drinking, a variety of plates, and overall good times. The frequently updated event calendar keeps the door swinging, and new friends the regulars are always bringing.Ideal for large groups, the menu features seasonal, global-inspired tavern fare, extensive craft beer offerings and original handcrafted cocktails.Early and late happy hours keep guests glued to their seats as they get caught up on the latest sports games airing all around the restaurant, and the daily food and drink specials keep locals and visitors alike coming back again and again.And have you heard the talk about brunch? Those donuts though.
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7. Screen Door - Pearl District
4.8
Exceptional(759)
Price: Moderate
• Breakfast • Pearl District
Booked 52 times today
Screen Door has been serving up Southern hospitality in Portland since 2006, offering a vibrant take on classic Southern comfort food made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Known for our legendary fried chicken, indulgent brunch, and warm, welcoming atmosphere, we bring the rich traditions of Southern cooking to the Pacific Northwest. With locations on East Burnside and in the Pearl District, we're proud to be a gathering place for both longtime regulars and new visitors alike.
A photo of King Tide Fish & Shell restaurant
8. King Tide Fish & Shell
4.2
Awesome(732)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 13 times today
King Tide Fish & Shell, led by Executive Chef Alexander Diestra, is a riverfront seafood restaurant and bar inspired by the laid-back fishing lodges of family vacations gone by. With sparkling waterfront views of the Willamette, a welcoming energy and a menu that ranges from no-fuss to fancy, here at King Tide we serve fresh, inventive seafood dishes with local ingredients that are uniquely Portland.There aren't many places that command the vantage point we enjoy here at King Tide, so we like to make sure it lives up to Portland. We do that with a blend of the traditional and the non, the comfortable and the slightly twisted, the satisfying food and the swinging drink.As we like to say, King Tide is where food & drink & people always complement each other, and everything goes with the view.
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9. Gracie's - Portland
4.2
Awesome(2302)
Price: Moderate
• Regional American (Northwest) • SW Portland
Booked 7 times today
With soaring ceilings and an abundance of elegance and style, Gracie’s exudes Hollywood glamour. Our menus feature unique, classic American fare and innovative locally sourced Pacific Northwest dishes. If you enjoy an intimate brunch with a “friend” – settle into an oversized banquette and let yourself be pampered. We’ll make sure the paparazzi don’t find you. We offer validated parking in both the lot and garage across the street.
A photo of Mama Mia Trattoria restaurant
10. Mama Mia Trattoria
4.4
Awesome(1816)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary Italian • Downtown
Booked 10 times today
When you step through the doors of Mama Mia Trattoria, you've taken a step back in time to a traditional Italian kitchen where everything is made from scratch, including our mozzarella cheese, fresh pastas, sauces, and our scrumptious desserts. We are committed to providing the highest quality food and service and spare absolutely no expense when using the best local products and sustainable resources available. Our old school classic Italian food, like that offered at the finest restaurants in “Little Italy’s” across the United States. Our guarantee is to exceed your expectations.

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