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Read More¿Por Qué No?
After a fateful, unplanned trip to Morelia, Mexico, and an unforgettable meal of tacos, Bryan Steelman returned to Portland with a mission: to open a lively neighborhood taco joint that utilizes fresh ingredients and boasts an always-friendly atmosphere. Meaning ‘why...
Read MoreAndina
A longtime favorite in the industrial-cool Pearl District, Andina brought authentic Peruvian cooking to Portland when it opened in 2003, and the eatery remains a favorite for a fun night out. With live music every night, the boisterous, two-story eatery...
Courtesy AJ MeekerRead MoreAva Gene’s
The critically acclaimed Ava Gene’s placed fifth on Bon Appétit’s list of Best New Restaurants in America when it opened in 2012, and has since become the go-to Italian restaurant in Portland. The trattoria-inspired eatery, with red banquette seating, exposed...
Read MoreBamboo Sushi
As the first certified sustainable sushi restaurant in the world, Bamboo Sushi, a Portland institution with four locations citywide, serves only the freshest fish and partners with such environmentally friendly organizations as the Monterey Bay Aquarium and Blue Ocean Institute....
Read MoreBar Casa Vale
Opened by Nate Tilden, the man behind Portland staples like Clyde Common, Pépé le Moko and Olympia Provisions, this swanky bar is an ode to northern Spain. The stylish tiled dining room has arched windows and an old-world atmosphere and the...
Courtesy Dina AvilaRead MoreBeast
As one might surmise from its less-than-subtle name, Beast focuses on nose-to-tail cooking. Chef and co-owner Naomi Pomeroy often highlights one animal each week, serving different cuts of meat each day. Beast is one of Portland’s most upscale foodie venues...
Courtesy Carly DiazRead MoreBollywood Theater
Featuring movie posters, Indian artifacts, vintage photographs and delicate hanging string lights, the atmospheric dining room at Portland’s most esteemed Indian restaurant feels like something out of a hipster Bollywood film. Inspired by the fragrant street food in India, chef...
Read MoreCastagna
Helmed by Noma and Mugaritz vet Justin Woodward, the gourmet temple that is Castagna is an anomaly in the street cart–laden, doughnut obsessed city of Portland. Specializing in artful haute cuisine, Castagna is a two-time winner of The Oregonian’s Restaurant...
Read MoreDeparture Restaurant + Lounge
Helmed by Top Chef runner-up Gregory Gourdet, this rooftop restaurant (the only of its kind in downtown) at the Nines hotel offers the swanky atmosphere and scene one might find at one of Manhattan’s trendiest lounges. Departure is located on...
Courtesy Travel PortlandRead MoreFood Cart Pods
A key player in popularizing that food truck craze that struck in the 2010s, Portland boasts some 500 food carts that are sprinkled in “pods” throughout the city. Dining from at least one is a must-do experience for visiting foodies...
Read MoreLangbaan
Due to the six-month-long waiting list for a reservation, a meal at Langbaan cannot be a spur-of-the-moment decision. And yet, the cuisine is so good that—for devoted foodies—a dinner reservation here should be confirmed before booking flights to Portland. The Thai...
Courtesy Carly DiazRead MoreLe Pigeon
Opened by James Beard Award–winner Gabriel Rucker in 2006 (when the chef was just 25), Le Pigeon has grown into one of Portland’s classic establishments. Groundbreaking when it opened, the modern French bistro revolutionized the dining scene with a daring,...
Read MoreMaurice
Inspired by Scandinavian cuisine and named after the owner’s beloved pet rabbit, Maurice is a charming café and restaurant in downtown Portland. Despite its understated, unassuming appearance—the hole-in-the-wall café is styled in all white and has just a few seats—the...
Read MoreMultnomah Whiskey Library
Ensconced in a dimly lit, gentlemen’s club–esque space on the second floor of a building in downtown Portland, this lauded speakeasy transports guests with boozy craft cocktails and a Prohibition-era feel. Nicknamed The Library, the lounge is decorated like its...
Read MoreOlympia Provisions
Located in the industrial-chic Southeast district (think NYC’s Meatpacking District without the crowds and luxury boutiques), the restaurant formerly known as Olympic Provisions (until an impending lawsuit from the Olympic Committee forced the company to modify its spelling) occupies a sprawling...
Courtesy John VallsRead MoreOx
Inspired by traditional Argentine cooking, Ox serves wood-fired dishes in a dining room that is anchored by the open kitchen and roaring grill, where everything from the flatbreads to the meats are prepared. Imbuing Argentinian cuisine with Northwestern elements, the...
Read MorePine Street Market
Located in the historic 1880s Baggage and Carriage Building in Portland’s old town, Pine Street Market opened in 2016 and is home to outposts from some of the city’s most beloved restaurants. The bustling food hall has nine vendors, including...
Read MoreSalt + Straw
What started in 2011 as a neighborhood ice cream joint has morphed into a mini-empire with three locations in Portland and several more in California. Specializing in exotic, quirky flavors—staples include sea salt with caramel ribbons and Arbequina olive oil,...
Read MoreStumptown Coffee Roasters
A pioneer in Portland coffee culture, Stumptown Coffee Roasters has locations all over the city but the most convenient for visitors is the one in the lobby of the Ace Hotel. Stumptown helped launch the high-quality coffee industry by introducing...
Courtesy John VallsRead MoreSuperbite
One of Portland’s hottest restaurants, this appropriately titled 2016 arrival focuses on unusual ingredient combinations and “super bites”—dishes that are intensely flavored and take only two or three bites to finish. Riffing on the amuse bouche concept, Superbite is owned...
Courtesy Cheryl JuettenRead MoreSweedeedee
A brunch staple in the Mississippi neighborhood, Sweedeedee is known for its home-style breakfast and cozy café atmosphere. The small, counter-serve spot features shelves stacked high with honeys, jams and mismatched dishware and a vintage record player that provides the...
Courtesy Benji WagnerRead MoreTusk
Upon opening in 2016, Tusk quickly garnered attention for its stunning, nearly all-white dining room—punctuated by green cacti and an oversized portrait of Keith Richards—and phenomenal Middle Eastern cuisine, courtesy of Joshua McFadden, the lauded chef behind Ava Gene’s. Everything here...
Read MoreVoodoo Doughnut
Arguably Portland’s most iconic dining establishment, Voodoo Doughnut opened on an otherwise unremarkable corner in the city’s downtown area in 2003, and has since set up several more locations throughout the city as well as outposts in Austin, Denver and Taipei....
