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Best Restaurants in Portland
389 restaurants analyzed out of 2767 identified · United States
Portland's food scene is driven by independent restaurants, food carts, and a farm-to-table culture backed by Oregon's agricultural abundance. Thai, Mexican, and Chinese cooking form the international core, with a craft beer and coffee culture that rivals Seattle's. Prices are moderate - one of the most affordable food cities on the West Coast - and the food-cart pod model makes casual eating an art form.
Portland has 389 analyzed restaurants. Top cuisines include American, Southeast Asian, Japanese.
Grade Distribution
A17 restaurants
A-85 restaurants
B+135 restaurants
B106 restaurants
B-31 restaurants
C+10 restaurants
C1 restaurants
C-3 restaurants
D1 restaurants
Top Restaurants in Portland
- Urdaneta A · Basque tapas, Spanish · Alberta Arts District — Creative Basque tapas with standout service and polished plating; pricey small portions and occasional salt/temperature...
- Kachka A · Russian, Eastern European · Buckman — Destination-worthy Eastern European spot with creative zakuski, standout dumplings, and strong service; pricing is a...
- Le Pigeon A · Modern French, French · Kerns — Creative French-inspired tasting menus with polished, personable service; a Portland splurge spot delivering memorable...
- Oma's Hideaway A · Modern Malaysian, Southeast Asian · Division Street — Bold, creative Southeast Asian flavors with standout roti and salted egg yolk fries; excellent cocktails, lively vibe,...
- Andina A · Peruvian, South American · Pearl District — Lively modern Peruvian spot with creative small plates, polished cocktails, and strong service; excellent overall but...
- Gebeta Ethiopian restaurant and bar A · Ethiopian, East African · Alberta Arts District — Warm, family-run Ethiopian spot delivering flavorful stews, airy injera, and generous combo platters at fair prices,...
- Coquine A · New American, American · Belmont — Polished neighborhood fine dining with creative, seasonal cooking and warm service; excellent for special occasions if...
- Gado Gado A · Indonesian-inspired fusion, Southeast Asian · Kerns — Creative Indonesian-inspired tasting and a la carte with bold flavors and strong cocktails; excellent food, premium...
- Murata Restaurant A · Sushi, Japanese · Old Town Chinatown — Top-tier traditional Japanese and sushi with standout freshness and tatami ambiance; reservations essential and prices...
- Nimblefish A · Sushi, Japanese · Buckman — Top-tier, intimate sushi omakase with exceptional fish quality and chef interaction; costly, limited seats, and a few...
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1899 restaurants · 100 top-rated · Known for Brunch
Portland beyond its defined neighbourhoods has food carts, strip-mall pho, and neighbourhood restaurants spread across the east side and outer southwest that maintain the city's reputation for...
763 restaurants · 54 top-rated · Known for Brunch
Southeast Portland is the city's densest dining area outside the Pearl District, with Hawthorne, Division, and Belmont all running strong independent restaurant strips. The concentration of quality...
- Buckman — 82 restaurants · 6 top-rated · Known for Thai
Buckman sits between Portland's inner SE neighborhoods with good restaurants and strong breweries at moderate prices. A useful area between Hawthorne and Belmont.
- Sellwood-Moreland — 73 restaurants · 6 top-rated · Known for Burgers
Sellwood has a growing restaurant scene alongside its antique shops, with family-friendly dining and independent spots at moderate prices. The neighborhood feel is strong.
- Division — 46 restaurants · 5 top-rated · Known for Italian
Division Street has become a row of Portland's most acclaimed restaurants, with strong seasonal and Pacific Northwest cooking at moderate to higher prices. The quality here is among the best in the...
- Hawthorne — 52 restaurants · 4 top-rated · Known for Mexican
Hawthorne Boulevard is Portland's iconic independent restaurant strip, with coffee shops, international restaurants, and casual spots running for blocks. Prices are moderate and the area defines what...
- Montavilla — 69 restaurants · 3 top-rated · Known for Pizza
Montavilla further east on SE Stark Street has affordable dining with genuine neighborhood character. The area is less discovered than the inner SE strips but worth exploring.
- Belmont — 26 restaurants · 2 top-rated · Known for Brunch
Belmont Street shares Hawthorne's independent character but with a slightly quieter, more neighborhood feel. Prices are moderate and the dining is solid without the foot traffic.
- Woodstock — 39 restaurants · Known for Fish and chips
Woodstock Boulevard in southeast Portland has a small-town feel within the city, with affordable restaurants and a local crowd. Pleasant and unpretentious.
136 restaurants · 20 top-rated · Known for Thai
Northwest Portland has the city's most upscale dining between the Pearl District's converted warehouses and Nob Hill's boutique strip along NW 23rd Avenue.
- Nob Hill — 36 restaurants · 7 top-rated · Known for Thai
NW 23rd Avenue (Nob Hill) is Portland's most walkable restaurant row, with boutique shops and strong restaurants at moderate to upscale prices. The strip has a polished character with enough range to...
- Pearl District — 34 restaurants · 5 top-rated · Known for Italian
The Pearl District is Portland's most upscale dining neighborhood, with converted warehouses housing galleries and refined restaurants. Prices are at the top of the Portland range, but the quality...
482 restaurants · 15 top-rated · Known for Brunch
Northeast Portland has diverse neighborhoods east of the Willamette River, with Alberta Arts District leading the way for independent dining. The area rewards street-by-street exploration.
- Alberta Arts District — 31 restaurants · 4 top-rated · Known for Mexican
Alberta Street is one of Portland's best dining strips, with independent restaurants and galleries creating a strong arts-adjacent food scene. Prices are moderate and the area has a community-driven...
- Hollywood — 11 restaurants · 1 top-rated · Known for Indonesian-inspired fusion
Hollywood is a moderate neighborhood dining area along Sandy Boulevard near the historic Hollywood Theatre. The restaurants here serve locals well without drawing crowds from across the city.
138 restaurants · 2 top-rated · Known for Mexican
Beaverton has the Portland metro's strongest concentration of Korean restaurants along SW Murray Boulevard, plus excellent Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese options near the Uwajimaya complex on...
95 restaurants · 2 top-rated · Known for Mexican
North Portland across the river has Mississippi Avenue as its dining anchor, with a developing scene that's more affordable and neighborhood-focused than the central core.
- Mississippi — 41 restaurants · 2 top-rated · Known for Artisanal pizza
Mississippi Avenue is a strong independent dining strip in North Portland, with breweries and restaurants at moderate prices. The area has genuine character and draws diners from across the city.
- St Johns — 54 restaurants · Known for Mexican
St Johns in North Portland near Cathedral Park has a small but growing restaurant scene at affordable prices. The area is still developing its dining identity.
89 restaurants · 1 top-rated · Known for Costa Rican
Lake Oswego has a walkable downtown strip along A Avenue with wine bars, Italian restaurants, and farm-to-table spots that cater to one of Portland's wealthiest suburbs. Quality is genuine, not just...
150 restaurants · Known for Taiwanese
Tigard's Pacific Highway corridor has Vietnamese pho, Chinese dim sum, and Mexican taquerias serving the suburban population south of Portland at lower prices than the inner city.
79 restaurants · Known for American diner
Milwaukie's downtown along Main Street is developing alongside the Orange Line light rail, with breweries and casual restaurants joining the established neighbourhood spots.
52 restaurants
Happy Valley is a fast-growing suburb east of Portland with newer restaurant developments along Sunnyside Road, including Chinese and Indian restaurants serving the area's tech-corridor residents.
43 restaurants · Known for Nashville-style hot chicken
Clackamas has dining clustered near the Town Center mall and along 82nd Avenue, with Chinese, Mexican, and chain restaurants serving the southeast metro area.
Tried and True
Outstanding food without the experimental edge
- Nimblefish A · Sushi, Japanese — Top-tier, intimate sushi omakase with exceptional fish quality and chef interaction; costly, limited seats, and a few...
- Gebeta Ethiopian restaurant and bar A · Ethiopian, East African — Warm, family-run Ethiopian spot delivering flavorful stews, airy injera, and generous combo platters at fair prices,...
- My Vice Food & Spirits A- · Brunch, American — Creative, cozy Portland brunch spot with standout hashes, cocktails, and friendly vibes; expect a wait and occasional...
- Cibo A- · Italian, Mediterranean — Handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and personable service make Cibo a strong pick on SE Division, with occasional...
- East Glisan Pizza Lounge B+ · Pizza, Italian-American — Neighborhood pizza-and-cocktails spot with three crust styles, standout service, and robust vegan options; strong...
Cuisine Strengths
- American — 138 restaurants, 27 rated A- or higher
- Southeast Asian — 30 restaurants, 9 rated A- or higher
- Japanese — 22 restaurants, 8 rated A- or higher
- Middle Eastern — 15 restaurants, 7 rated A- or higher
- Pizza — 17 restaurants, 5 rated A- or higher
- Mediterranean — 18 restaurants, 4 rated A- or higher
- Latin American — 20 restaurants, 3 rated A- or higher
- Thai — 8 restaurants, 3 rated A- or higher
- Italian — 11 restaurants, 3 rated A- or higher
- Caribbean — 4 restaurants, 3 rated A- or higher
Best Value
- Wu-Rons A — Top-tier Portland ramen with rich broths and cozy vibes; expect a wait and a mandatory 18% service...
- Güero A- — Destination torta spot with scratch sauces, lively vibes, and a cocktail program; expect occasional...
- Bete-Lukas | Ethiopian Restaurant A- — Deeply loved neighborhood Ethiopian spot with standout vegan combos and personable owner; food is...
- Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie B+ — Beloved French bakery-cafe for standout croissants, brunch classics, and pastries; expect waits at...
Michelin-Recognized in Portland (3)
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