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Best Restaurants in Northeast

62 restaurants analyzed · Portland

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.

Grade Distribution

Restaurants

• Urdaneta A · Tapas restaurant, Basque restaurant — Creative Basque tapas with standout service and polished plating; pricey small portions and occasional salt/temperature...
• Gebeta Ethiopian restaurant and bar A · Ethiopian restaurant, Bar — Warm, family-run Ethiopian spot delivering flavorful stews, airy injera, and generous combo platters at fair prices,...
• Gado Gado A · Restaurant, Asian fusion — Creative Indonesian-inspired tasting and a la carte with bold flavors and strong cocktails; excellent food, premium...
• Lovely's Fifty Fifty A · Pizza restaurant, Ice cream shop — Destination-worthy, produce-driven pies and house-made ice cream with long waits and premium pricing; creative toppings...
• Paladin Pie A · Pizza restaurant, Takeout Restaurant — Destination-worthy wood-fired pies with creative toppings and standout sourdough crust from a friendly Alberta food...
• Tin Shed Garden Cafe A- · Brunch restaurant, American restaurant — Beloved Portland brunch hub with generous, creative comfort food, strong vegan and kid options, dog-friendly patio, and...
• Cliffs PDX A- · Restaurant-bar, Cocktail bar — Creative neighborhood bar with standout nachos, steak frites, and solid cocktails; lively pre-show energy with...
• DarSalam Restaurant & Catering (Alberta) A- · Restaurant, Middle Eastern — Cozy Iraqi spot with standout lamb shank, creamy lentil soup, and warm hospitality; portions and pricing draw mixed...
• Gravy A- · Brunch restaurant, American restaurant — Big-portioned Portland brunch icon known for standout gravy, fluffy biscuits, and long waits; excellent food with...
• OX Restaurant A- · Argentinian steakhouse, Grill — Destination Argentinian grill with standout chowder and wood-fired meats; book ahead and expect a pricier, lively night...
• Gumba A- · Italian restaurant, Pasta shop — Creative, house-made pasta spot with bold flavors and a changing menu; excellent food, lively vibe, but service...
• MeKha Noodle A- · Vietnamese and Cambodian noodle house, Pho — A lively Vietnamese-Cambodian spot known for deep, flavorful broths and wide noodle choices; great soups and fair...
• Mis Tacones A- · Vegan Mexican restaurant, Cocktail bar — Destination-worthy vegan Mexican with hearty portions, vibrant vibes, counter-service flow, and occasional service...
• Pizzeria Otto Sandy A- · Pizzeria, Neapolitan pizza — Excellent wood-fired Neapolitan pies, big salads, and standout value via a $9 Margherita happy hour; small space and...
• Ben & Esther’s Vegan Delicatessen A- · Vegan delicatessen, Bagel shop — A beloved vegan Jewish-style deli for hefty bagel sandwiches and nostalgic deli flavors, best for takeout; a few...
• Campana B+ · Italian restaurant, Wine bar — Warm neighborhood Italian with standout pastas and desserts, attentive service, and lively vibes, but pricing,...
• RJ Skillets B+ · Mexican brunch and lunch, Breakfast — Bright Oaxacan-leaning brunch spot with standout brisket skillets, mole, and warm service; great for families but watch...
• Great Notion Brewing - Alberta B+ · Brewpub, Craft beer — Destination brewpub for creative fruited sours and hazies with on-site Matt’s BBQ Tacos; app/QR ordering and occasional...
• The Knock Back B+ · Bar with food, Cocktail bar — A lively Alberta Arts neighborhood bar with strong drinks, a creative grilled-cheese-and-burgers menu, big patio, and...
• T.C. O'Leary's B+ · Irish pub, Restaurant — Cozy Irish pub with live trad sessions, strong whiskey and beer lists, and hearty pub staples; welcoming most nights...
• Casa Zoraya B+ · Peruvian restaurant, Latin American — Vibrant Peruvian spot with standout arroz chaufa, lomo saltado, and patio vibes; prices are premium for portions and...
• Little Griddle B+ · Breakfast & Brunch, Cafe — Cozy neighborhood brunch spot serving thoughtful comfort breakfasts with strong vegetarian options, great biscuits, and...
• Pine State Biscuits | Schuyler B+ · Breakfast & brunch, Southern-inspired — Crowd-favorite Southern-style biscuits and hearty breakfasts with counter ordering and occasional long waits;...
• Hale Pele B+ · Tiki bar, Cocktail bar — Destination tiki bar with theatrical, top-tier rum cocktails and fun small plates; expect lines, tight quarters, and...
• Podnah's BBQ B+ · Barbecue restaurant, Texas-style BBQ — Solid Texas-style BBQ with standout sides and a kids menu, but mandatory service fees and occasional service lapses...
• Cadillac Cafe B+ · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast — Creative Northwest-leaning diner-brunch with generous portions, lively service, and a playful retro setting; tasty...
• NEPO 42 B+ · Neighborhood pub, American restaurant — Lively neighborhood pub with better-than-average pub grub, strong brunch, big patio, and friendly vibes, though service...
• Matt's BBQ B+ · Barbecue restaurant, Food cart — Destination-worthy BBQ from a beloved food cart with standout brisket and ribs, fast counter service, and fair prices;...
• Elmer's Restaurant (Parkrose, Portland, OR) B+ · Family restaurant, Breakfast — Classic Northwest-leaning diner with standout German pancakes and hearty breakfasts; service is usually warm but...
• Hat Yai B+ · Thai restaurant, Counter service — Beloved Southern Thai spot known for fried chicken, roti, and rich curries; creative, spicy menu with counter service,...
• Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie B+ · French bakery-cafe, Breakfast/brunch — A beloved French-leaning bakery-cafe for croissants, brunch plates, and pastries with generous portions; expect...
• Proud Mary Cafe B · Brunch cafe, Coffee roastery — Destination-level brunch and specialty coffee with creative, Australian-leaning dishes; excellent drinks, lively vibe,...
• Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails B · Restaurant, Thai — Bold Thai-BBQ fusion with standout curries and cocktails in a lively room; expect waits, auto-gratuity for groups, and...
• Steeplejack Brewing Company B · Brewpub, Brewery — Destination-worthy brewpub in a stunning converted church with crowd-pleasing pub fare, excellent beers, and energetic...
• LoRell's Chicken Shack B · Chicken restaurant, Wings — Destination-level fried chicken in a quiet mall food court; stellar wings, limited menu, brisk service, and occasional...
• Radio Room B · American restaurant, Brunch restaurant — Lively Alberta Arts hangout for brunch, cocktails, and eclectic comfort food with vegan options; great vibe and patios,...
• Kobe Sushi & Ramen B · Japanese restaurant, Sushi — Casual Japanese spot by PDX delivering crowd-pleasing sushi, ramen, and big-value bentos with standout service from...
• La Sirenita B · Mexican restaurant, Taqueria — Old-school Alberta taqueria serving hefty, fast, and affordable Mexican plates with standout burritos and salsas;...
• Saraveza B · Bar & grill, Beer bar — Beloved Midwestern-style beer tavern with standout cheese curds, deep beer selection, and hearty comfort food;...
• Mi Burrito Authentic Mexican Food B · Mexican restaurant, Casual dining — Casual Mexican spot with standout breakfast burritos, salsa bar vibes, and value-friendly tacos, with some...
• Pine State Biscuits | Alberta B · Breakfast & brunch, Southern comfort — Destination-worthy Southern-style biscuits and hearty plates with counter-service speed and occasional consistency...
• Bye and Bye B · Vegan bar-restaurant, Cocktail bar — Lively vegan bar with hearty bowls, solid cocktails, big patios, and counter service; great for groups and late-night,...
• La Bonita B · Mexican restaurant, Casual dining — Lively counter-service Mexican spot with big portions, house salsas, and standout burritos and nachos; expect great...
• Roake's on Columbia B · Classic American diner, Burgers — Old-school Portland diner for hot dogs, burgers, and shakes with friendly service and big fry baskets; great value, but...
• Taste Tickler B · Sandwich shop, Teriyaki — Beloved NE Portland hole-in-the-wall for teriyaki and bulgogi subs with big portions, quick counter service, and...
• ¿Por Qué No? B · Mexican restaurant, Taco spot — Creative Portland-style Mexican with standout tacos, lively patio, and counter service; great vibes and sauces, but...
• Nicholas Restaurant Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine B · Lebanese restaurant, Mediterranean — Generous portions of classic Lebanese staples, standout fresh pita, and mixed consistency; good value for groups if you...
• Cameo Cafe East B · Breakfast & brunch, American diner — A quirky, personality-filled Korean-American breakfast spot with big portions, standout pancakes and waffles, warm...
• Phở Oregon Restaurant B · Vietnamese restaurant, Pho restaurant — Big-bowl Vietnamese comfort with a deep pho menu and fast service, solid value for portions, but service consistency...
• Milo's City Cafe B · Breakfast & brunch cafe, American — Neighborhood brunch mainstay with standout Benedicts and friendly service; portions and consistency vary, and pricing...
• Prost! B · German pub, Beer bar — Lively German pub with excellent beer and solid, simple German bites alongside a full food cart pod; great vibes,...
• Clyde's Prime Rib Restaurant and Bar B · Steakhouse, Bar — Classic Portland steakhouse with retro lounge vibes and live music; prime rib and French onion are standouts, but...
• Donnie Vegas B- · Bar with food, Dive bar — Lively Alberta dive bar with creative cocktails, late-night vibes, and fun hot dog riffs; great patio, occasional...
• GrindWitTryz B- · Hawaiian restaurant, Plate lunch — Huge Hawaiian-style plates with crowd-pleasing sauces and poke nachos; expect long lines, counter service, and...
• Pizza Jerk - NE B- · Pizzeria, Family-friendly — Neighborhood pizzeria with slices, vegan options, and a big kid-friendly patio; food is usually tasty but consistency...
• McMenamins Kennedy School B- · Brewpub restaurant, Hotel restaurant — Destination brewpub-hotel with quirky charm and many on-site activities; food is classic pub fare at elevated prices...
• McMenamins White Eagle Saloon & Hotel B- · Live music saloon, Pub — Historic live-music saloon with counter-order service, solid pub grub, and loud vibes late; great for shows, less ideal...
• Fire on the Mountain Buffalo Wings | Fremont B- · Chicken wings restaurant, American restaurant — Lively counter-service wings and pizza spot with big sauce variety, kid options, and house brews; expect lines, 20–45...
• Frank's Noodle House B- · Chinese restaurant, Noodle house — Chewy hand-pulled noodles and quick service in a modest house setting; flavors range from excellent to under-seasoned...
• Crumbl C+ · Dessert shop, Cookie shop — High-energy cookie shop with rotating flavors and friendly staff; great for sweet-tooth cravings, but expect rich, very...
• Du's Grill C · Korean teriyaki shop, Casual dining — Classic Portland teriyaki joint with big portions and beloved house sauce, but recent cleanliness, consistency, and...
• Alberta Street Pub C- · Pub with live music, Bar — Bustling neighborhood pub with live music, a big covered patio, and a short comfort-food menu; fun vibes but...

Top Cuisines

• American — 24 restaurants
• Latin American — 5 restaurants
• Pizza — 4 restaurants
• Middle Eastern — 2 restaurants
• Vietnamese — 2 restaurants
• Mexican — 2 restaurants
• Vegan — 2 restaurants
• Barbecue — 2 restaurants
• Thai — 2 restaurants
• Spanish — 1 restaurants

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