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clarklewis, Portland, OR

clarklewis

4.4
4.4
2522 Reviews
$31 to $50
Regional American (Northwest)

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2 people
19:30
Booked 4 times today
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
A bustling eatery in the Central Eastside industrial neighborhood serving Italian-inspired, local, organic, seasonal, sustainable fare. The large oak-burning oven is the cornerstone of the large open kitchen. Clarklewis has helped define Portland as a food mecca since 2004 as a founder of our local farm-to-table sensibility.

Additional information

  • Location
    1001 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214
  • Phone number
    (503) 235-2294
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Regional American (Northwest), Organic, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Clarklewis has visitor parking in the lot behind the building. Our building, the Eastbank Commerce Center has parking spots available from 6:00 pm to close every night; however, most of these spaces are reserved during the day. There is a large pay parking lot right across Taylor street providing plentiful options for lunch and dinner times,
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Warren Pinkston

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Menu

Ask your server about our award winning complete list of wine available by the bottle with over 200 selections

Starters

  • Sweet Pea & Avocado GazpachoUS$11.00

    fennel, radish, lemon

    • House Salumi PlateUS$22.00

      chef selection of meats, imported & domestic cheeses

      • Coquille St. Jacques Tart*US$20.00

        Oregon bay scallop, wild foraged mushrooms**, Gruyere cheese, frisee

        • Sakura Farms Seared WagyuUS$25.00

          Blooming Junction shishito marmalade, smoked arbequina, parmesan beignet, pickled mustard

          • Cold Smoked Columbia King Salmon CarpaccioUS$19.00

            shallot, Groundworks Organics radish, bottarga, capers, dehydrated Durant olive oil

            • Oysters on the Half Shell*

              preserved lemon - white balsamic mignonette

              • SixUS$18.00
              • TwelveUS$32.00

            Salads & Vegetables

            • Montecucco Farms Red & Gold BeetsUS$14.00

              fennel, fava beans hummus, almonds, radish, Cypress Grove chèvre, wild watercress vinaigrette

              • Wild Harvested Arugula SaladUS$16.00

                Flying Fish smoked trout, Groundworks Organic radish, caperberries, honey gold potato, dill - creme frâiche vinaigrette

                • Zefiro CaesarUS$16.00

                  whole leaf romaine hearts, garlic, croutons, parmesan

                  • Full Circle Farms Frisee SaladUS$14.00

                    fresh spring peas, pancetta lardons, French beans, persimmon vinaigrette

                    • Topaz Farm CarrotsUS$16.00

                      fennel, Anderson Organics cipollini, crema di pepperoncino, cashew yogurt, roman black lentils, mint

                      • Crispy Fried Sterino Farms Brussels SproutsUS$14.00

                        mint jus, pickled shallot, pecorino tartufo

                        • Wood Roasted Durst AsparagusUS$14.00

                          everlasting pea puree, wild mushroom** gremolata, Calabrese salami vinaigrette, Boldy Grown radish

                          Housemade Pasta & Wood Fired Pizza

                          Gluten free crust add $4. Gluten free pasta add $4.50. All pasta & dough made using Shepherd's Grain and Bob's Red Mill Flours

                          • Herbed TagliatelleUS$27.00

                            Tails & Trotters pork sugo, Mustard Seed Farms lacinato kale, pecorino toscano

                            • Meyer Lemon Scented PappardelleUS$24.00

                              green garlic pesto, Viva Farms fava beans, hazelnut, grana padano

                              • 2021 Porcini Mushroom LinguineUS$25.00

                                fresh Oregon morels**, wild harvested everlasting peas, marsala, Farmstead Toma

                                • Herbed Kennebeck GnocchiUS$24.00

                                  truffled Walla Walla sweet onion cream, spring peas, wild foraged mushrooms**, Cypress Grove chèvre

                                  • Durst Asparagus PizzaUS$18.00

                                    cider onions, fontina, prosciutto, black truffle

                                    • House Fennel Sausage & Mushroom Pizza**US$18.00

                                      Cypress Grove chèvre, garlic olive oil, mama lil's peppers, arugula

                                      • Loaded Veggie PizzaUS$18.00

                                        red onion, mama lil's peppers, green olives, artichokes, roasted mushrooms**, mozzarella, garlic oil base

                                        Mains

                                        • Carlton Farms Pork Tenderloin*US$36.00

                                          sweet pea tapenade, Mustard Seed Farms purple sprouting broccoli, PNW hops flower-licorice glaze, Ralph's Greenhouse leeks

                                          • Wild Caught Columbia King Salmon*US$37.00

                                            blue mussel veloute, citrus roasted Boldly Grown Farms radishes, Babe Farms hakurei turnip, salsa verde

                                            • Pan Roasted Alaska HalibutUS$39.00

                                              lightly curried fresh Palouse garbanzo beans & fava beans, passion fruit beurre blanc, fennel, oca

                                              • Anson Mills Heirloom Rye SpaetzleUS$27.00

                                                Cascade Organic green garlic, artichoke, Durst asparagus, creme fraiche, pecorino truffelo

                                                • Herb Roasted Mary's ChickenUS$30.00

                                                  Durst asparagus "cassoulet", guanciale, Babe Farms hakurei turnip, confit poulet, wild garlic pistou

                                                  • Painted Hills Ribeye Steak*US$52.00

                                                    mustard roasted Montecucco Farms parsnips, house made fennel kraut, horseradish béarnaise, potato straws

                                                    Seasonal Cocktails

                                                    • Pink MistressUS$14.00

                                                      Bantaga Tequila Blanco, housemade grapefruit oleo, lime, salt rim

                                                      • Southeast SideUS$15.00

                                                        Hendrix Gin, celery lemon lime oleo

                                                        • The CubanoUS$14.00

                                                          Light and dark rum, housemaid mint & lime oleo topped with bubbles

                                                          • Black ManhattanUS$14.00

                                                            George Dickel Rye, Amaro, Angostura & orange bitters

                                                            • Ginger Turmeric MuleUS$12.00

                                                              Lewis & Clark Vodka, lime, ginger & turmeric, ginger beer

                                                              Red Wine by the Glass

                                                              • Hamacher "H" Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2017US$13.00

                                                                • Ken Wright Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021US$18.00

                                                                  • Script "Stage Right" Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley, Washington 2014US$16.00

                                                                    • Brancaia "Tre" Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tuscany, Italy 2018US$13.00

                                                                      • Vietti, Nebbiolo, Langhe, Piedmont, Italy 2019US$18.00

                                                                        White Wine by the Glass

                                                                        • King Estate, Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2019US$13.00

                                                                          • L'Umami, Sauvignon Blanc, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2021US$13.00

                                                                            • Raptor Ridge Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon 2017US$13.00

                                                                              • Rosé, Domaine Lauriga "Le Gris, Côtes Catalanes France 2019US$12.00

                                                                                Bubbles by the Glass

                                                                                • House Cava, Spain, NVUS$10.00

                                                                                  • House ProseccoUS$12.00

                                                                                    • Jeio Brut Rose, Italy, NVUS$13.00

                                                                                      • Collet Brut Champagne, France NVUS$20.00

                                                                                        • Risata Moscato d'Asti, Italy

                                                                                          • 187ml BottleUS$12.00

                                                                                        Beer on Draught

                                                                                        • Gigantic Sassy Pony Pale Ale, Portland, OregonUS$8.00

                                                                                          • Ft. George, Suicide Squeeze IPA, Astoria, OregonUS$8.00

                                                                                            • pFriem, Pilsner, Hood River, OregonUS$8.00

                                                                                              • Elciptic Capella Porter, Portland, OregonUS$8.00

                                                                                                Cans / Bottles

                                                                                                • 19 ArcresUS$8.00

                                                                                                  • HoneycrispUS$8.00

                                                                                                    • Hard CiderUS$8.00

                                                                                                      • PortlandUS$8.00

                                                                                                        • OregonUS$8.00

                                                                                                          • Breakside Pub BeerUS$6.00

                                                                                                            • PortlandUS$6.00

                                                                                                              • OregonUS$6.00

                                                                                                                Last updated: 23 May 2022

                                                                                                                What 2,522 people are saying

                                                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                                Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                                4.4
                                                                                                                4.4 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                • 4.5Food
                                                                                                                • 4.4Service
                                                                                                                • 4.5Ambience
                                                                                                                • 4.1Value

                                                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                Loved For

                                                                                                                • Portland / Oregon

                                                                                                                  Regional American (Northwest)

                                                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                Clarklewis offers a sophisticated dining experience with "fantastic farm to table food" and a "seasonal menu, which makes it exquisite." Guests rave about the "creative and delicious" meals, with standout dishes like the Chinook Salmon and homemade pasta. The ambiance is upscale yet welcoming, complemented by "excellent wine choices" and attentive service.
                                                                                                                2,522 Reviews

                                                                                                                1. Allyson

                                                                                                                  Portland10 reviews

                                                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                                                  Dined 4 days ago

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  It had been a few years since I had been to Clarklewis and I last remember not being impressed. However total review rating prompted me to try again. My experience last week confirmed previous experience. I had a green salad that was fabulous however the scallops I had were not fresh, a little mushy and not cooked enough. The final down note was the cost. Very high priced for the quality of the food. Sorry to say I’m not going back.

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                                                                                                                2. CRAIG

                                                                                                                  Portland17 reviews

                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                  Dined on 21 February 2025

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  Excellent food and friendly service. Beautiful restaurant. Well done Bruce!

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                                                                                                                3. Tom

                                                                                                                  Portland2 reviews

                                                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                                                  Dined on 16 February 2025

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  Really nice environment, good staff., solid wine menu. The price for the food items was not commensurate with the value. Maybe due to the special Valentine’s menu, but $75 ribeyes? 10% service charge on top? Would have no problem with spending this if I chose a premium steakhouse… but this wasn’t even close. From quality to cook. Hate to write this because I had high hopes. Will look for better value elsewhere.

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                                                                                                                4. So Young

                                                                                                                  San Francisco5 reviews

                                                                                                                  2.0

                                                                                                                  Dined on 28 January 2025

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 2
                                                                                                                  2. Food 2
                                                                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 3
                                                                                                                  Service was okay. Food was overpriced. The fact that they add additional 10% to the cost and expect more tip is ridiculous. They should adjust the price on the menu.

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                                                                                                                5. Michael VIP

                                                                                                                  Portland35 reviews

                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                  Dined on 27 January 2025

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  We went at 5:30 on a Saturday. CL was only about 1/4 full. Service was excellent and professional; menu options are relatively few (4 main dishes), but they were al excellently done and without any problems. The pizza was exceptionally good. About 6:30 they turned on the "background" music that was way too loud. After we requested it, they did turn it down a bit. Note that a 10% gratuity is added for the "back office/kitchen/cleaners", and you can tip the server separately. Personally, I wish they wold just raise their prices to cover the costs instead of adding a 10% mandatory for non-service staff, but that does not detrac from the dining experience.

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                                                                                                                6. David

                                                                                                                  Portland6 reviews

                                                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                                                  Dined on 26 January 2025

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                                  Clarklewis is a favorite. I booked a table well in advance of my reservation. We, 2 of us, arrived precisely on time. 7 pm. The hostess had difficulty finding our reservation and once found seated us at the worst table in the place. Disappointing. The music was loud and our table was on a main thoroughfare to the kitchen. I would have requested a better table, but the place was packed. Food and service were excellent. But, it felt like they had lost our reservation and this had to squeeze us in.

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                                                                                                                7. Maggie VIP

                                                                                                                  Seattle12 reviews

                                                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                                                  Dined on 19 January 2025

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                  2. Food 4
                                                                                                                  3. Service 2
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                  The restaurant was slammed on a busy weekend night; however, service was really poor. Our cocktails sat at the bar for 10-15 minutes. My husband finally went to retrieve them and the bartender brought them over. By now, the large cubes were partially melter and the cocktails were too warm, and too diluted with water. Dinner was good, but they forgot to bring the salad, brought the entrees, and went back for the salad (which also looked like it had been sitting for awhile). The actual food was good - but the overall experience was disappointing.

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                                                                                                                8. Calvin VIP

                                                                                                                  Portland23 reviews

                                                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                                                  Dined on 7 January 2025

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  Their website mentioned a happy hour but there was no happy hour menu, just their regular dinner menu.

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                                                                                                                9. Gregory

                                                                                                                  Portland35 reviews

                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                  Dined on 5 January 2025

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  Hadn't been here in quite a few years, but went with friends for my wife's birthday and it's still very good. We started with some very good oysters (and I'm not an oyster fan). for salad I had the throwback Zefiro's Caeser. We frequented Zefiro's back in the '90s. I had the duck ragout and my wife had the Salmon - both nice. $30 corkage for the wine I brought. The noise level was sedated even though they were playing some energetic music. Parking is easy which is a bonus.

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                                                                                                                10. Susan VIP

                                                                                                                  Portland7 reviews

                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                  Dined on 21 December 2024

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Clarklewis. Classic Northwest Fresh cuisine worthy of a birthday, anniversary or other celebration. We had beet salad, root salad, pizza and pasta and all were top notch. The holiday decor of Noble firs and white lights was simple and stunning. We will return.

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                                                                                                                clarklewis is rated 4.4 stars by 2522 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                                2 people
                                                                                                                19:30
                                                                                                                Booked 4 times today
                                                                                                                Google Map for clarklewis

                                                                                                                1001 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214

                                                                                                                Additional information

                                                                                                                • Phone number
                                                                                                                  (503) 235-2294
                                                                                                                • Price
                                                                                                                  $31 to $50
                                                                                                                • Cuisines
                                                                                                                  Regional American (Northwest), Organic, Contemporary Italian
                                                                                                                • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                  Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 16:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 16:00–22:00
                                                                                                                • Dress code
                                                                                                                  Smart Casual
                                                                                                                • Parking details
                                                                                                                  Clarklewis has visitor parking in the lot behind the building. Our building, the Eastbank Commerce Center has parking spots available from 6:00 pm to close every night; however, most of these spaces are reserved during the day. There is a large pay parking lot right across Taylor street providing plentiful options for lunch and dinner times,
                                                                                                                • Payment Options
                                                                                                                  AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                                • Executive Chef
                                                                                                                  Warren Pinkston

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