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Arden
Price: Expensive•Contemporary American•4.8(1,073)Arden is an idyllic retreat tucked into Portland's Pearl District. Arden delivers seasonal Pacific Northwest cuisine and an award-winning wine program featuring over 250 bottles, many with bottle age. Guests have the option to dine a la carte or enjoy the chef's prix fixe menu ($70): a shared experience that features 4 courses of seasonal cuisine. Coursed wine pairings are also available ($45).
Arden is named in homage to Shakespeare's famous forest - a place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and appreciate nature's bounty and beauty. The restaurant invites you to take an exiting culinary adventure through the Pacific Northwest, and explore the incredible range of ingredients that the region has to offer.Mediterranean Exploration Company
Price: Expensive•Mediterranean•4.8(241)Mediterranean Exploration is a restaurant located in Portland, Oregon that specializes in serving upscale Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. The restaurant features casual dining in an industrial setting with a chic décor.
Mediterranean Exploration serves dinner nightly and offers a variety of raw, oven, mezza, piato and grilled options on the menu for diners to choose from. The restaurant features a seasonal, market driven menu that changes daily based on seasonal varieties and the local farmers' produce available.
St Jack
Price: Expensive•French•4.8(2,656)After 14-plus years, St. Jack has become an iconic staple of the PDX dining scene, in the wonderfully walkable "Slabtown" neighborhood of NW Portland. Chef and restaurateur Aaron Barnett's unique menu features rustic dishes from the countryside of Lyon - the heart and soul of French cooking.
We are excited to offer full service inside, as well as outside on our sidewalk tables (weather permitting). We also allow walk-up guests as space allows - Fridays and Saturdays it is highly recommended to make reservations.
Our full menu is also available at the bar counter.Bistecca Wood Fire Steakhouse
Price: Very Expensive•Steakhouse•4.6(62)Bistecca is Portland's newest culinary gem, offering an unforgettable experience for steak lovers and food enthusiasts. Located in the heart of the city, Bistecca combines the art of steak with the warmth of Italian hospitality.
As you enter, the inviting ambiance and the aroma of wood-fired cooking will captivate your senses. The restaurant's elegant interior, featuring rich textures and natural elements, creates a sophisticated yet comfortable setting.
The highlight at Bistecca is the steak, sourced from the finest purveyors for exceptional quality and flavor. Our skilled chefs use wood-fired grilling to enhance each cut, delivering a delightful array of textures and tastes.
Bistecca is more than just a steakhouse; our menu includes Italian-inspired dishes that perfectly complement the main event. From fresh seafood to local seasonal vegetables, each dish reflects our commitment to using the finest ingredients. Join us for a remarkable dining experience.
Can Font
Price: Moderate•Spanish•4.4(1,159)Can Font pioneers an accessible fine dining concept that offers Spanish cuisine with a PNW twist. Each dish is developed with Spanish roots in mind and is elevated by showcasing high-quality, Pacific Northwest produce and protein.
Our promise is to deliver an exceptional experience. We value honest feedback and go above and beyond to make your time with us perfect.
Guests often call us their second home and that feeling of comfort is exactly what we strive to achieve.Top Burmese
Price: Moderate•Burmese•4.4(23)Our Portland original destination on NW 21st Avenue "Top Burmese" serves classic Burmese dishes such as Moh Hinga following our family homestyle cooking. Our Beaverton destination "Top Burmese Bistro Royale" is a tropical oasis, a little mini-vacation for our guests, our passion for nature on full display, an attempt to recreate the beauty of Burma as how we remember it.
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- NNicholasVIPPortland / Oregon •4 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoOur server was awesome and took great care of us. Great space and brunch menu.More infoBellpine at The Ritz-Carlton PortlandPrice: Very Expensive• American• Northwest Portland•4.6
- JJohnDenver / Colorado •6 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoThis may have been the best pork chop I have ever eaten. The food here is absolutely amazing. Great service. Dolly Olive has quickly become one of my favorites in PDX!More infoDolly OlivePrice: Expensive• Italian• Northwest Portland•4.8
- JJuneVIPOrange County •24 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoExcellent service from Danny. One of the best Crab Louie’s I’ve had. We sat in the back of the restaurant which I’ve not done before and it was lovely. Quiet and private but still part of the Jake’s vibe.More infoJake's Famous CrawfishPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown•4.7
- JJean-BaptisteVIPSan Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoAmazing food. Creative and fresh. Great service. Solid wine list. Greatest atmosphere in PortlandMore infoJankenPrice: Very Expensive• Creative Japanese• Pearl District•4.6
- RRichardVIPPortland / Oregon •14 reviews5.0Dined 6 days agoGreat breakfast as usual. Good coffee (dark French roast from Portland Coffee Roasters), fantastic cinnamon roll and excellent scramble and benedict. we had a very nice competent and patient wait person.More infoScreen Door - Pearl DistrictPrice: Moderate• Breakfast• Pearl District•4.8
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Known by locals as the Alphabet District, Northwest Portland is a leisurely and scenic neighborhood full of shady trees, graceful Victorian homes and charming boutiques. A funky, quirky and scenic neighborhood, Northwest Portland is also widely regarded as the root of the Portland dining scene, home to many acclaimed restaurants specializing in fresh, ethical and locally sourced cuisine. Try handcrafted pastries and "farm-to-cone" ice cream for dessert, or fill up on sustainable sushi, fresh Pacific Northwest salmon and charcuterie. Stop by the local brewery for an award-winning beer and a burger. You're sure to be impressed by the flavorful and authentic Thai options in the area.
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Healthy restaurants located in Downtown Portland - Northwest include Bellpine at The Ritz-Carlton Portland, Dolly Olive and Mediterranean Exploration Company
Restaurants with gluten-free options in Downtown Portland - Northwest are Bellpine at The Ritz-Carlton Portland, RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown and Mediterranean Exploration Company
Bottomless brunch in Downtown Portland - Northwest is available at Bellpine at The Ritz-Carlton Portland, Dolly Olive and Can Font
The most romantic restaurant in Downtown Portland - Northwest is RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown
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