This is the Balthazar of Portland: the place that everyone agrees on, and a restaurant that manages to be creative, yet so classic. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
G&G serves honest pub grub that works in perfect harmony with the carefully curated beer list. Note the daily Twofer, where a shared entree, side & two pints sets you back just $20. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
If Alvar aalto and Betty Crocker had a love child, it would be this Southeast Clinton Scandinavian place. Broder’s brunch is the most inventive in Portland. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
This dim sum and seafood house is the cheapest ticket to Hong Kong. They’ve got classic and hard-to-find Chinese seafood preparations that usually involve batter and hot oil. [Eater 38 Member]
When out-of-towners want a restaurant recommendation, most of them are envisioning the sort of seafood-based comfort food on Kevin Davis's menu. Steelhead is a safe bet for all. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The quality of food has not flagged since founder Matt Janke sold the restaurant to Dan Bugge and Chester Gerl took over the kitchen. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The crowds certainly don't come for the decor, but brave the masses and you will be rewarded with some of the city's best dim sum. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
The beer list is a thing of beauty & the burger is one of the best around. If you're feeling adventurous: the $30 chefs choice menu, essentially a tasting menu inside a burger. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Recommended meal: hot dog. The classic New Yorker's poor man's meal. Meat, starch and veg--all in a few mouthfuls. - Anthony Bourdain, host of No Reservations
Is this the greatest place in the universe? Nobody’s mother made roast beef like this. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations
If you want the real New York-style steakhouse, it helps to actually do it in New York. You really can’t do any better or more authentic than Keens. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations Read more.
A real-life Candy Land with two floors of rainbow sweets that beckon stars like Taylor Swift and the Beckham boys. Tip: Get bang for your buck with the pre-packed baskets.
Lucy's is named after the booze-absorbing, Minneapolis-bred burger (introduced to them by Midwest pals) known as the Jucy Lucy. Read more.
One of the best special-occasion restaurants. Has happy hour, with appetizers like Peking duck confit and lobster/crab dip. Beer, wine and some cocktails cost $4. 3-6pm, 9-11 M-Th, 9-12 F-S, 9-10 Sun Read more.
