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clarklewis, Portland, OR

clarklewis

4.3
4.3
2519 Reviews
$31 to $50
Northwest
1001 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Romantic
A bustling eatery in the Central Eastside industrial neighborhood serving Italian-inspired, local, organic, seasonal, sustainable fare. The large oak-burning oven is the cornerstone of the large open kitchen. Clarklewis has helped define Portland as a food mecca since 2004 as a founder of our local farm-to-table sensibility.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Organic, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Warren Pinkston
  • Private party facilities
    Clarklewis is available for private events of all sizes. The number of attendees will determine the best potential space for your guests. We offer private dining and partial and full restaurant buyouts. Contact events@clarklewispdx.com for inquiries.
  • Private party contact
    Joe Rogers: (503) 235-2294
  • Neighborhood
    Southeast Portland
  • Cross street
    SE Taylor & SE Water Ave
  • Parking details
    Clarklewis has visitor parking in the lot behind the building. Our building, the Eastbank Commerce Center has parking spots available from 6:00 pm to close every night; however, most of these spaces are reserved during the day. There is a large pay parking lot right across Taylor street providing plentiful options for lunch and dinner times,
  • Public transit
    **If you are stuck by a train: Cross the Hawthorn Bridge. Then circle the block to recross the bridge; stay on the inside lane. This will bring you down onto Water Ave on the other side of the train. Turn left at the stop sign. NOTE: Be sure to contact us so that we can hold your table.**
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,519 people are saying

clarklewis reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Northwest

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Clarklewis offers a unique dining experience with "fantastic food" and a cozy ambiance. The restaurant features "Classic Northwest Fresh cuisine" and a "beautiful restaurant" setting. Despite occasional service delays and noise, diners appreciate the "excellent food" and "friendly service." On-site parking adds convenience to the overall experience.

2,519 Reviews
  1. Stephen VIP

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 17, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Ate with you twice this week. The original review submitted thought was Wednesday. Tuesday was actually very good and nice wait service … this review here is also from wednesday experience.

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  2. Stephen VIP

    Greater Boston14 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Have dined probably 12 times … usually excellent … last night experience with service was a miss… chased to place food order and food was delivered… star of the night was bus person who filled water regularly. Waiter was MIA

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  3. Sally

    Portland5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Zack took excellent care of us. The restaurant was very cozy when more people arrive and the sun set.

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  4. Barry

    Portland9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unique architecture provides the perfect ambiance. The food was fantastic and a good value. The service was great and we had a great conversation with the manager and owner. On site free parking to round up a great experience

    1 person found this helpful

  5. Kevin VIP

    Portland10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was excellent except the scallops were cold. We told the waiter we were going to a comedy show, but our entrées came late; well, after other tables who sat after us. great if you have lots of time and patience…

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  6. Steven

    Greater Boston71 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Took way too long to get our meals. And it was a slow night.

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  7. Allyson

    Portland10 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It had been a few years since I had been to Clarklewis and I last remember not being impressed. However total review rating prompted me to try again. My experience last week confirmed previous experience. I had a green salad that was fabulous however the scallops I had were not fresh, a little mushy and not cooked enough. The final down note was the cost. Very high priced for the quality of the food. Sorry to say I’m not going back.

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  8. CRAIG

    Portland17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and friendly service. Beautiful restaurant. Well done Bruce!

    1 person found this helpful

  9. Tom

    Portland2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on February 16, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Really nice environment, good staff., solid wine menu. The price for the food items was not commensurate with the value. Maybe due to the special Valentine’s menu, but $75 ribeyes? 10% service charge on top? Would have no problem with spending this if I chose a premium steakhouse… but this wasn’t even close. From quality to cook. Hate to write this because I had high hopes. Will look for better value elsewhere.

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  10. So Young

    San Francisco5 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Service was okay. Food was overpriced. The fact that they add additional 10% to the cost and expect more tip is ridiculous. They should adjust the price on the menu.

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clarklewis is rated 4.3 stars by 2519 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 4 times today
Google Map for clarklewis

1001 SE Water Avenue, Portland, OR 97214

Additional information

  • Cross street
    SE Taylor & SE Water Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Southeast Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Northwest, Organic, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Clarklewis has visitor parking in the lot behind the building. Our building, the Eastbank Commerce Center has parking spots available from 6:00 pm to close every night; however, most of these spaces are reserved during the day. There is a large pay parking lot right across Taylor street providing plentiful options for lunch and dinner times,
  • Public transit
    **If you are stuck by a train: Cross the Hawthorn Bridge. Then circle the block to recross the bridge; stay on the inside lane. This will bring you down onto Water Ave on the other side of the train. Turn left at the stop sign. NOTE: Be sure to contact us so that we can hold your table.**
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Warren Pinkston
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    Clarklewis is available for private events of all sizes. The number of attendees will determine the best potential space for your guests. We offer private dining and partial and full restaurant buyouts. Contact events@clarklewispdx.com for inquiries.
  • Private party contact
    Joe Rogers: (503) 235-2294
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