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Best Restaurants in Northwest

59 restaurants analyzed · Portland

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.

Grade Distribution

Restaurants

• Andina A · Restaurant, Peruvian — Lively modern Peruvian spot with creative small plates, polished cocktails, and strong service; excellent overall but...
• G-Love New American Kitchen A · Restaurant, New American — Creative New American small plates with standout veggies, polished service, and a lively greenhouse vibe; excellent for...
• Screen Door Pearl District A- · Southern restaurant, Brunch — Beloved Southern comfort spot known for standout fried chicken and hearty brunch; expect waits, big portions, and...
• Momoyama restaurant A- · Japanese restaurant, Sushi restaurant — Fresh, creative sushi and omakase with lively Pearl District energy; book ahead and expect premium pricing with...
• Langbaan A- · Thai tasting menu, Fine dining — Inventive Thai tasting menus with polished service and intimate ambience; outstanding for special occasions, though...
• Mediterranean Exploration Company A- · Mediterranean small plates, Chef's tasting — Creative Mediterranean small plates with standout lamb chops, octopus, and hummus; lively Pearl District vibe, loud...
• Red Onion Thai Cuisine A- · Thai restaurant, Asian restaurant — A reliable, affordable Thai spot on NW 23rd with fast, friendly service, generous portions, and standout curries and...
• Tara Thai Northwest A- · Thai restaurant, Asian — Lively Thai spot with a beloved patio, reliably tasty noodles and curries, friendly service, and fair prices for NW...
• Fillmore Trattoria A- · Italian restaurant, Trattoria — Cozy neighborhood trattoria delivering flavorful, comforting Italian plates and welcoming service; pricing skews high...
• Emerald Line A- · Restaurant, Wine bar — Cozy, owner-led Mediterranean-Italian spot with standout lamb meatballs, balanced cocktails, and friendly service at...
• Constantinople Restaurant Portland A- · Turkish restaurant, Middle Eastern — Destination-worthy Turkish spot with theatrical dishes and warm ambiance; excellent flavors when on form but waits and...
• Bibim A- · Korean restaurant, Casual dining — Casual Korean comfort spot on NW 23rd delivering generous portions, quick friendly service, and standout tteokbokki and...
• Pine State Biscuits | NW 23rd A- · Breakfast and brunch, Southern comfort — Destination-worthy Southern-style biscuits and hearty brunch plates with counter service; excellent food, occasional...
• Fireside A- · Restaurant, Bar — Cozy, date-friendly Modern American spot with standout Brussels sprouts, strong cocktails, and engaged ownership;...
• Palomar A- · Cuban restaurant, Cocktail bar — Vibrant Cuban-inspired restaurant-bar with standout cocktails and creative plates; prices lean high and a 20% service...
• Jerry's Tavern A- · Sports bar, Bar & grill — Lively Midwest-themed sports bar with standout wings, cheese curds, and friendly vibes; great for game days, crowded at...
• Fish & Rice A- · Sushi restaurant, Poke bowls — Creative sushi and poke bowls with notably fresh fish in a cute, casual space; expect counter ordering, occasional...
• Thai Bloom! A- · Thai restaurant, Asian restaurant — Reliable, crowd-pleasing Thai on NW 23rd with big portions, broad menu, friendly service, and strong owner engagement;...
• Quality Bar A- · Cocktail bar, Pizza — Lively cocktail bar linked to Sizzle Pie delivering creative drinks, vegan-friendly slices, and a rowdy rock vibe;...
• Pope House Bourbon Lounge A- · Bourbon lounge, Cocktail bar — Cozy bourbon-focused lounge with a deep whiskey list, strong happy hour, and solid Southern-leaning bar food; service...
• Arden Restaurant Portland B+ · Wine-focused contemporary restaurant, Fine dining — Chef-driven Pacific Northwest cooking with thoughtful wine pairings and a popular prix fixe; creative flavors impress,...
• Gastro Mania Deli NW B+ · Mediterranean deli-restaurant, Gyros — Creative Mediterranean fusion with standout octopus and great value for generous plates, but expect limited seating and...
• Salt & Straw B+ · Ice cream shop, Dessert shop — Creative, best-in-class ice cream with generous sampling, occasional long lines, and mostly warm service; worth the...
• Piattino B+ · Italian restaurant, Wine bar — Cozy Pearl District Italian spot with standout pastas, pizzas, and highly praised servers; excellent dine-in...
• Piazza Italia B+ · Italian restaurant, Wine bar — Cozy, soccer-memorabilia Italian spot with standout pastas and desserts; service can be slow or curt when busy, so book...
• Khao San PDX B+ · Thai restaurant, Cocktail bar — Stylish Thai spot in the Pearl with bold flavors, friendly service, and creative drinks; a few reports of inconsistent...
• Haveli Indian Cuisine - NW Portland B+ · Indian restaurant, Family-friendly — Lively Punjabi-leaning Indian spot with standout biryani, goat curry, and naan; excellent vegetarian range, but service...
• Justa Pasta Co. B+ · Italian restaurant, Pasta shop — Neighborhood Italian spot for fresh pasta, cozy vibes, and standout cheesecake; expect mostly excellent meals with...
• Serratto Restaurant and Bar B+ · Italian restaurant, Wine bar — Lively Italian spot with consistently praised pastas, seafood, and cocktails; great happy hour but policy quirks and...
• Via Delizia B+ · Italian restaurant, Dessert restaurant — Charming Pearl District Italian cafe-restaurant with housemade pastas, gelato, and warm service; food ranges from...
• Matador NW Portland B+ · Mexican restaurant, Bar — Lively contemporary Mexican with standout happy hour, fun margaritas, and crowd-pleasing plates; expect bustle,...
• Phuket Cafe B+ · Thai restaurant, Contemporary Thai — Inventive Thai with bold flavors, creative cocktails, and small but polished plates; excellent for adventurous diners,...
• Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya (Uptown) B+ · Ramen and Izakaya, Japanese — Reliable ramen and izakaya plates in a modern Japanese setting with attentive service, strong packaging for takeout,...
• Papa Haydn B+ · Restaurant and dessert destination, Dessert shop — Beloved Portland spot for elaborate desserts with solid bistro fare; best for sweet-toothed date nights and...
• Cadejo Coffee B+ · Coffee shop, Cafe — Warm, community-forward cafe with standout Latin-inflected drinks and a creative weekend brunch pop-up; occasional...
• Sweet Bacon Cafe B+ · Brunch restaurant, Breakfast — Creative Asian-influenced brunch with standout benedicts and katsu curry in a cozy house setting; expect occasional...
• Kells Brewery B+ · Brewpub, Irish pub — Cozy Irish brewpub with hearty classics, house beers, and lively match-day energy; great comfort eats and whiskey list,...
• Pizza Thief B+ · Pizzeria, Italian-inspired — Destination-worthy sourdough pizza with creative toppings and slices, strong bakery program, counter service; value is...
• The Fields Bar & Grill B+ · Sports bar and grill, New American — Bustling Pearl District sports bar with friendly bartenders, solid comfort food, and standout game-day energy, though...
• Ken's Artisan Bakery B+ · Bakery cafe, Sandwich shop — Destination bakery-cafe for standout croissants, breads, and solid sandwiches; expect lines, limited seating, and...
• Sisters Coffee Company in The Pearl District B+ · Coffee shop, Cafe — Spacious, cozy Pearl District coffeehouse with reliably good coffee, popular breakfast burritos, and friendly counter...
• Dockside Saloon & Restaurant B+ · American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant — Classic Portland diner-pub with hearty breakfasts, solid sandwiches, friendly service, and fair prices; expect...
• Stepping Stone Cafe B+ · Breakfast & Brunch cafe, Diner — Beloved old-school brunch diner with huge pancakes, hearty plates, and lively vibe; expect a wait, tight seating, and...
• Blossoming Lotus B · Vegan restaurant, Fusion restaurant — Creative all-vegan spot with globally-inspired bowls and brunch; mostly delicious, occasionally bland, counter-service...
• Bing Mi B · Chinese street food and noodle bar, Counter-service — Destination for jianbing and Northern Chinese noodles with strong vegan options; tasty and unique, but expect counter...
• The Soop B · Korean and microgreens cafe, Asian fusion — Fresh, microgreens-forward Korean fare with counter service near Providence Park; great soondubu, bibimbap, and kalbi,...
• Great Notion Brewing - NW28th B · Brewery taproom, Pizza partner on-site — Destination-worthy sours and hazy IPAs in a polished industrial taproom; food now via Pizza Thief with mixed feedback...
• Skyline Restaurant B · Diner, Burger restaurant — Retro hilltop diner with big burgers and standout milkshakes; expect a charmingly worn space, a la carte sides, and...
• Top Burmese Burma Joy B · Burmese restaurant, Asian restaurant — Lively Burmese spot with fun robot runners, standout salads and noodles, and broad vegan options, though seasoning can...
• Barista B · Cafe, Coffee shop — Stylish Nob Hill cafe with excellent espresso and moody, comfortable vibes; drinks shine, food is secondary, service...
• Oven and Shaker B · Pizza restaurant, Cocktail bar — Lively Pearl District spot for wood-fired pies and cocktails with generally strong food and warm service, but...
• Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine | Pearl District B · Thai restaurant, Cocktail bar — Stylish, crowd-pleasing Thai with creative presentations, big portions, and high prices; great hits for many, but...
• Miss Oz Ice Cream & Dessert B- · Dessert shop, Ice cream shop — House-made ice cream with creative flavors and croffles; great sweets, mixed service, and polarizing coffee/value.
• Lela's Vietnamese Kitchen B- · Vietnamese restaurant, Noodle shop — Casual Vietnamese spot in a converted house serving solid banh mi and light pho with counter service; good for a quick,...
• Hostel Cafe B- · Brunch restaurant, Coffee shop — Community-forward cafe with good, accessible brunch and burgers, friendly vibes, and fair prices, though service speed...
• Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House B- · Brewpub, Bar & grill — Destination brewpub in the Pearl with excellent beer, lively vibe, creative pub fare, and inconsistent food execution;...
• Ovation Coffee & Tea C+ · Coffee shop, Tea house — Creative Moroccan-inspired coffee and affordable biscuits in a bright Pearl District cafe; drinks skew sweet and milky...
• Coffee Time C+ · Coffee shop, Bakery — Large, cozy cafe with strong coffee, reliable Wi‑Fi, and affordable sandwiches; great for studying, with occasional...
• Breakside Brewery - Slabtown C+ · Brewpub, Brewery — Destination-worthy beer with a casual, tech-forward service model; solid pub food with a few standouts, but QR-only...

Top Cuisines

• American — 16 restaurants
• Southeast Asian — 7 restaurants
• Mediterranean — 6 restaurants
• Cafe — 5 restaurants
• Japanese — 3 restaurants
• Thai — 2 restaurants
• Middle Eastern — 2 restaurants
• Asian — 2 restaurants
• Desserts — 2 restaurants
• Italian — 2 restaurants

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