Woodsman Tavern takes from big-city influences, Balthezar's seafood tower, Hog & Rocks' ham plates, chef Jason Barwikowski brings it all down to earth with his Mediterranean flow. [Eater 38 Member]
The vibe's convivial and consistently high-energy thanks to flowing margaritas and a barrage of savory and sharable small plates. [Eater Member 38]
Intensely regional Italian food, wood-fired oven pizza, and a totally accessible menu make Cathy Whims (once of Genoa) the most renowned female chef in Portland. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
One of the city's top leisurely lunch/dessert experiences, complete with artfully plated black pepper cheesecakes, hot Meyer lemon pudding cakes, & brioche tartes with sweetbreads. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Pairs expertly mixed cocktails with an Asian-inflicted take on drinking food. This may be the only place where crab rangoon can sit alongside James Beard's onion-and-butter sandwich. [Eater 38 Member]
NE's arguably under-the-radar neighborhood spot Firehouse brings warmth literally and figuratively, with its wood-fired oven, comforting room, and plates of Italian comfort. [Eater 38 Member]
Go for a half-dozen tacos of the lengua, al pastor, and chorizo; they're addictive and will cost you under $10. [Eater 38 Member]
Katy Millard serves a juicy roast chicken family-style and prepares rustic craveable pastas, like curlicues called girella, coated with milk-braised pork ragù and topped with crunchy fried sunchoke. Read more.
Delicious! The donuts are small so you can order one of each variety on a plate of 4, 5, or 6 donuts. Unique chai flavors were amazing!
The self-proclaimed “European-style tavern” is also a great place for food to accompany those JBFA-nominated cocktails. Read more.
Owned by Finnish pro snowboarder Wille Yli-Luoma, Heart has Scandinavian interiors and a Hikari siphon table that vacuum-steams grounds to bring out flavor.
Creative flavors like Blueberry Bourbon Basil, Hazelnut Dulce de Leche, and Passionfruit Poppyseed make this doughnut shop one of the very best spots for sweets in Portland.
As adventurous as Pizza Jerk gets, it never neglects the essentials, by which we mean the kind of pepperoni that crisps as it cooks, curling up into little cups of greasy, spicy goodness. Read more.
This restaurant in Northeast focuses on local flavors and has an excellent wine list. Try the nettle dumpling in chicken broth.
You’ll find truly inventive brews at this spot in the Southeast Industrial District, where raw beans from El Salvador are aged in Pinot Noir barrels before roasting.
Everything on the menu is cooked over a cherry- and maple-wood fire. The result: roasted Idaho trout and charred brussels sprouts with lemon, feta, and farro—all served on mismatched vintage plates.
Everything I love about Portland's coffee scene. Try the tiny chocolate chip cookies if the locals haven't stolen them all. Oh and the tea selection is on point.
Best ramen in Portland. Helpful staff. $10 lunch deal, includes salad. Craft beer. Full bar.
This combination butchery counter, steakhouse, and sandwich stop ushered in an entire movement toward meat. The bar features Portland's most famous cocktail: The Smoke Signal. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Chef Justin Woodward deftly continues Castagna's reputation as the pioneer of the local "au natural" culinary movement: Greens and flowers are foraged by the chef himself. [Eater 38 Member]
One part ramen den, one part izakaya, two parts modernista basement bunker, this chef hangout is run by the most improbable Japanese cook in town: a white guy from Michigan. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
