Diners' Choice: Healthy restaurants in Portland

OpenTable

Updated 05 January 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall healthy cuisine in Portland? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Masu Sushi

4.9

4.9 (1100)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Downtown

About the restaurant

Masu Sushi has been a staple of inventive Japanese cuisine in Portland, OR for over 20 years. Executive Chef and owner Tommy Shin leads a technique-driven team of chefs who create beautiful sushi, sashimi, and dishes of the highest quality ingredients sourced from the Pacific Northwest and Japan.

Our signature dishes from the kitchen include the Gindara Misozuke (Miso and Butter Marinated Local Black Cod) and the award-winning Yakiniku Charred Pork Cheeks. From the sushi bar, try local favorites like the spicy Rip City Roll and the citrusy Lioness. We have many options for gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian guests - all are welcome.

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Maja

Dined on 24 Dec 2024

One of the best places for high-quality fresh fish in Portland! Love the ambiance and low-key atmosphere, it's great for couples or large groups. Their staff is the best! Super knowledgeable, funny, lovely people.

Shalom Y'all

4.9

4.9 (130)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

SE Portland

About the restaurant

Shalom Y'all is an exploration and celebration of the Levant. We combines flavors and dishes from the Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Middle East with the produce and proteins of the Pacific Northwest to produce a phenomenal menu. Some standout items include the grilled lamb chops in Greek vinaigrette, the Baharat spiced chicken kebab served over mejadara, and our silky hummus served with fresh baked pita.

Shalom Y'all is located in the heart of Eastside Portland, Oregon and boasts a charming, industrial atmosphere featuring exposed cement walls flanked by warm wooden accents. You'll experience innovative yet approachable cuisine, an inspired menu of cocktails and beverages, all in a lively atmosphere.

We are currently reserving seating in our Dining Room, our Bar (21+), and our Chef's Counter.

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Keith

Dined 1 day ago

Overall an excellent experience. Highly recommended

Yalla

4.8

4.8 (139)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

SW Portland

About the restaurant

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.

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Stacy

Dined on 29 Dec 2024

Third time at Yalla. They have this dialed in! Excellent flavors, nice presentation, comfortable dining room. Service is always "spot on". What impresses me most, is how they handle unexpected situations. We showed up for a reservation (for 4), and they offered a table in the front of the restaurant by the door. Was a little cold and breezy on that day, so we asked for a different table. We were told that unfortunately, none were available, as they had a large party coming in, so many tables had been combined. A minute later, the hostess came back and told me they'd rearrange things for the other party, and offered us a table further away from the door. Very nice gesture - they totally could have just forgotten about it, but they made an effort to be accommodating. Same reservation, we were waiting on one last plate (food is served family-style, so plates come out throughout the meal). Asked about it, and the server told us that she thought it was coming up. She left, and a couple minutes later, the manager came out and apologized for the delay. He acknowledged that they had missed the dish, so he immediately brought it out, with an extra appetizer, and comped them both. Again, could have just brought the plate and not said anything, but they went the "extra mile" to provide an exceptional experience. Will certainly be back.

Zilla Sake

4.7

4.7 (14)

$31 to $50

Sushi

North Portland

About the restaurant

We have changed reservation systems! Please visit our website at zillasake.com to book a table.

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Timothy

Dined 5 days ago

The food is excellent. The offerings are both traditional and uniquely adventurous. We enjoyed both. Sake flight was fantastic. 21-day aged salmon was a highlight as well as 7-day aged sea bream. The portions are smaller than most sushi restaurants and more expensive. As many have mentioned in other reviews, the service is slow. Very slow. Having read that, we settled in for a relaxed meal. The pace pushed us beyond relaxed to impatient. We would definitely return when we have plenty of time.

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Verde Cocina en la Perla

4.7

4.7 (325)

$30 and under

Regional American (Northwest)

Pearl District

About the restaurant

Verde Cocina brings the best of NW bounty to you with a fusion of Mexican flavors. Since 2009 we've been working with local farmers and purveyors to source the freshest ingredients we can find. Looking for a juicy steak, a delicious cheese filled quesadilla, AND a hearty vegan entree to satisfy everyone in your group? You've come to the right place. Our entire menu is naturally gluten-free and we offer options for a variety of dietary lifestyles. Paleo-minded and Vegans unite! Our full bar features fresh squeezed cocktails, Mexican and local draft beers, a large selection of premium tequilas, and a delicious selection of wines.

Come to Verde Cocina in Portland's Pearl District for a workday lunch, happy hour with friends, dinner, or a relaxing weekend brunch with family. We're conveniently located on NW Hoyt between NW 11th & 12th ave- just around the corner from some of Portland's hottest art galleries and a few blocks from Portland's beloved Jamison square.

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Annalisa

Dined on 28 Dec 2024

I want to say a HUGE thank you for the most wonderful welcome, kindness and spectacular service at this beautiful, unique restaurant! Serving delicious food and beverage, the chicken enchiladas verde are exquisite… we cannot wait to visit again! I believe our amazing server’s name is Alina (smile and heart of gold)! Thank you so much!!!

Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Portland Hawthorne

4.5

4.5 (96)

$31 to $50

Thai

SE Portland

About the restaurant

Cheers for the New Year together. Please come join us for a FREE EXPERIENCE OF FARMHOUSE STYLE NIGHT MARKET from Fri DEC 29th - Sun DEC 31st for all the reservations.

Not your typical Thai! We are a Thai New Generation restaurant focusing on bringing you adventurous, bold flavors of traditional and non-traditional dishes using the freshest ingredients by Chef-Owner, Kasem “Pop” Saengsawang. Look out for our nightly specials from regional home-cooked dishes to market fried grasshoppers, Panang Neau, Hat Yai Fried Chicken, Basil Bomb, Volcano Cup, and many more. We are consistently voted the "Best Thai Restaurant" in San Francisco by Michelin Bib Gourmand 2016 - 2019. The Best Thai Restaurant. San Francisco, Oakland, Menlo Park, Portland, and Los Angeles

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Naomi

Dined on 25 Dec 2024

Great customer service! Amazing and truly unique Thai cuisine. We love the spice.

Morchella

4.5

4.5 (197)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

NE Portland

About the restaurant

Morchella is a modern American restaurant in Portland, OR dedicated to seasonal foraged and wild foods. We serve a foragers' tasting menu, in addition to an a la carte menu. We look forward to hosting you!

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EmmaVIP

Dined on 24 Nov 2024

Inventive, seasonal food in a thoughtfully designed space. My husband and I really enjoyed our meal and our wines. The carrots and celery root scallops were the highlights! This is definitely the kind of restaurant you want to visit every season to see what new delights they've dreamed up. Highly recommend!

Fallow's Rest Wild

4.5

4.5 (51)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

SE Portland

About the restaurant

Fallow's believes that great food (& good vibes!) starts with great ingredients. Our menu, inspired by herbs and spices from around the world, offers a diverse array of flavors to inspire the adventurous. From the aromatic spices of India to the fresh herbs of the Mediterranean - most grown from our relationships with local micro-farmers, each dish is made to provide an unforgettable dining experience that leaves you feeling wow'd.

Rest Wild with us at Fallow's -

Our aim is more than just a restaurant; it’s a celebration of love, sustainability, and the joy of sharing a meal. We invite you to join us and discover the magic that happens when passion for food and commitment to health come together.

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Shawna

Dined 4 days ago

We really enjoyed the happy hour tacos and chicken! We especially loved the cauliflower and beet tacos. The house red wine was lovely and the service was excellent. Can’t wait to go back!

Irving Street Tapas

4.3

4.3 (400)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

Pearl District

About the restaurant

Happy Hour 4 PM to 5:30 PM Walk in's are always welcome!

Eat when you drink, drink when you eat is the Spanish philosophy. We have elevated tapas to the next level by integrating world cuisine in tapas form. You will find Spanish, Greek, Indian, Japanese, African and South American cuisines; all as tapas! One tapa per person and a different one with each drink is the idea, then everyone enjoys tasting, sharing and having fun

To book large groups, events and private dining please call us at +1 (971) 389-0212

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Cassidy

Dined 3 days ago

This place has always been a favorite, but last night’s dinner was extra perfect. We came in as a group of 9 to share an intimate wedding dinner and the restaurant went out of their way to make everything perfect for us. The area we were seated in was adorable and very quiet - even when the restaurant was packed we felt like the only ones there. Excellent food, delicious drinks, great service. Can’t recommend IST enough for a celebration!

Mama Mia Trattoria

4.2

4.2 (1802)

$30 and under

Contemporary Italian

Downtown

About the restaurant

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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Sharon

Dined 3 days ago

Very attentive service getting us to our show on time and dealing with dietary restrictions. Made us feel very welcome and well cared for!! Food was tasty. We will definitely return.

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