Portland Restaurants

As tapas (snack-like foods of the burrito nature) have become more popular, this Spanish restaurant has become better at making them. Try the Pescado del Dia con Romesco, fish with red bell peppers, or the fresh soups and salad... more

The 21st Avenue Bar & Grill has some of the best outdoor seating around. An eclectic mix of people, consisting mainly of young hipsters, also enjoy the cozy, contemporary dining room. Not too loud and flashy, this is not your a... more

Many mornings, customers wait outside in chilly rain or mist for their tables here. Luckily, the awning area has heaters. And while breakfast here is worth the wait, it is made interesting by the offbeat clientel. Ordinary brea... more

This elegant, richly decorated restaurant is full of promise when it comes to culinary expertise. Chef Daniel Mondok supervises the execution of some contemporary delights with a hint of exotic Italian flavor in this deep, wood... more

Part the curtains and step inside the dimly lit former brothel for a little taste of the good life. An excellent spot to take a date, the Sapphire Hotel's red velveteen walls and chaise lounges invite intimate conversation. Eac... more

Grab yourself a chair on the flower-covered patio or the glass-covered porch for some of the best people-watching in town. Anyone looking to spend a day on Hawthorne would do well to start it off here. Traditional breakfast is... more

There are, in fact, no fish in the "fish" sandwiches at this uniquely-Portland restaurant – everything else, though. Part the velvet curtains and enter a funky lair. Cornmeal fish-shaped sandwiches are made to order, stuffed wi... more

Though the name may keep a few people away from trying this place, it also plays its part by attracting the same number. So named because of the street it is situated on, the word "naked" was added by the owners just to add a l... more

Brush up on your knowledge of nigri, uni, ikura, tamago etc. at Todai, the sushi-chain. The family restaurant is apt for a noisy day out feasting on the seafood buffet. The staff are friendly and efficient and guide you with th... more

Brought to you by the same fellow who reinvented bread in Portland, this Old World-style pizzeria uses a centrally located wood fire to toast these thin crust pies to perfection. With just a single size and only 7 combinations,... more