Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Portland / Oregon

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

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Libre

4.9

4.9 (11)

$50 and over

Dessert

Southeast Portland

About the restaurant

Where Freedom Meets Flavor

Libre is a dessert bar and cocktail lounge in Portland, Oregon, where freedom bleeds from mezcal cocktails to mole desserts. Walk in and leave your troubles at the door, and experience a world of dreams coming true.

Our pastry chef, Gabriella Martinez, creates fantastical desserts with components ranging from corn husk meringue to bone marrow caramel. Meanwhile, our bar director, "Nan" Chaison, crafts innovative cocktails, including a mezcal-based mole milk punch.

The moodily lit, flower-adorned space with purple velvet banquettes provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable evening.

Come to Libre and experience a taste of freedom.

Top review

Diana

Dined on Dec 8, 2024

The drinks, desserts, food, ambiance, and service were absolutely amazing. This was my third time in Libre, and every time it’s been just this great. I will be back!

Don's Favorite Foods

5.0

5 (101)

$50 and over

Contemporary Italian

Beaverton

About the restaurant

Don’s Favorite Foods is a prix-fixe restaurant created by husband and wife team Chef Don Salamone and Kate Laurents in partnership with Sommelier Adam Galbraith.
Cocktails courtesy of Jeffrey Morgenthaler & "Banjo" Amberg.

Our menu changes monthly and highlights dishes Don grew up with as well as those he mastered though working at Michelin-starred restaurants across the country.

From Don: You may find gnocchi like my Ma used to make or Italian sausage modeled after my Godfather’s, Oreste “Ernie” Capone. You might find scallops still in their shells, Oregon pork in the style of Braciole, & popovers I learned to make from my mother-in-law, Terry, because she makes those every Christmas morning... beef tartare, sea urchin, caviar, etc too. These things are all my favorites.

We hope you’ll find your new favorites here too.

*Note- if you are using a gift certificate to book you must email reservations@donsfavoritefoods.com - do not book through OpenTable. Thank you!*

Top review

John

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Unusual restaurant - intimate - seat about 20 people. Great food, wine pairing, cocktail... really enjoyed the experience. Great take...

1847 Bar and Grill

4.9

4.9 (444)

$31 to $50

Northwest

Lebanon

About the restaurant

Welcome to the 1847 Bar & Grill. We are attached to the Best Western Premier Boulder Falls Inn Hotel in Lebanon, Oregon. We proudly offer a full menu of steaks, seafood, pastas, soups, salads and sandwiches all with our own Pacific Northwest flair. We focus on local vendors and organic products produced right here in the Willamette Valley. With a robust wine menu, hand-crafted cocktails and local craft beer to compliment our menu we welcome you to come dine and enjoy the experience of the 1847 Bar & Grill.

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Mary

Dined 5 days ago

Always a great choice! This is our favorite place

Clockwork Rose Tea Emporium

4.9

4.9 (1196)

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

Beaverton

About the restaurant

Clockwork Rose Tea Emporium is the Worlds first Steampunk Tea Room!
The worlds only Steampunk Tea Room has arrived in Downtown Beaverton, Relaxing atmosphere, good music and wonderful tea.

We only serve one thing on our menu during the day time, and that is our Famous Afternoon Tea Experience.

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Joyce

Dined on Dec 20, 2024

Another fantastic experience at Clockworks. First time attending the Dickens tea and it did not disappoint.

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Clockwork Rose Tea Experience

Experience

Annual Mad Hatter Tea Party

The Brickhouse - Bend

4.9

4.9 (2372)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Bend

About the restaurant

Serving USDA Prime Steaks, the highest grade of USDA Beef Produced in the U.S.
The finest in Northwest-raised USDA Prime Steaks and Fresh Wild Seafood are specialties of Brickhouse.

Comfortable booth seating, fully stocked bar, award winning wine list and outdoor dining.

Brickhouse serves you only Hormone Free and Antibiotic Free Food. Brickhouse Procures only the finest Ingredients available including many Organic Products. -

Located in the Firehall building across from the Oxford Hotel.

Top review

Debbie

Dined 5 days ago

Sam, our waitress was great! All those who worked to make the rest of our Christmas special are special!

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Popular dish

Filet Mignon

C'est Si Bon! Bistro+Vins

4.8

4.8 (596)

$31 to $50

French

Northeast Portland

About the restaurant

C'est Si Bon! Bistro+Vins is a casual fine dining French restaurant that specializes in thoughtful, modern French bistro cuisine using local, seasonal ingredients.

One of Southeast Portland's Central Eastside's best restaurants, C'est Si Bon! is a cozy, upscale eatery perfect for meeting friends to enjoy quiet conversation, a romantic dinner, or quick bite at the bar. Both indoor and outdoor dining options available.

John and his staff strive to provide a memorable dining experience that will take you back to Paris!
We hope to see you soon! Merci mille fois et a bientôt!

Kev's Best | Best French Cuisine in Portland | #1
2021

Honorable Mention | Portland’s Best Food Neighborhoods | Central Eastside
Eater, 2019

Top review

MaryVIP

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

C’est Si Bon is an intimate and warm little French restaurant with good food and wine. Enjoy!

República

4.8

4.8 (893)

$50 and over

Mexican

Pearl District

About the restaurant

James Beard-nominated, Chef's Prix Fixe Tasting Experience by Executive Chef Jose Camarena, recontextualizes Mexican cuisine and culture through Storytelling.

We exclusively offer a prix fixe tasting menu experience, with 7-Course and a 10-Course options. Both experiences are meant to honor the complex history that created each dish, as well as leave a lasting impact on all those who taste this beautiful food and listen to our stories.

República is a tasting menu-only restaurant.
We offer a 7-course menu at $128 or a 10-course menu at $150 per person.

We kindly require all guests to disclose all dietary restrictions and allergies prior to their reservation. We are unable to accommodate allergies to nightshades, chile, allium, rice . Additionally we are not a gluten free kitchen and are unable to provide nut and seed free diners.

Please note our menu offerings change daily.
What you see below, is NOT our current menu.

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful location for a special celebration. Food was creative with a wonderful story line that enhanced the experience. Beverage service was exemplary - recommend the pairing for sure. Loved being able to watch the preparation and the care the team took in presentation.

South Bend Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1169)

$31 to $50

American

Sunriver

About the restaurant

South Bend Bistro is a fine dining establishment located in Sunriver, Oregon. You can expect a high level of creativity and flavor in any dish you choose. Chef Scott Phillips has created a menu that showcases locally sourced ingredients, letting their freshness and quality of preparation shine. The menu, along with warm and professional service, a cozy ambience, and great wine list have made South Bend Bistro a hidden gem since 2004.

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Tom

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Great restaurant with wonderful staff and fabulous food. Pricey, but it is so good it is worth the splurge. New owners are wonderful and this great restaurant is going to get even better!

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4.9

4.9 (109)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Southeast Portland

About the restaurant

Named one of the New York Times America's Best Restaurants 2024!

Tucked away upstairs in a charming old storefront and voted one of Portland's 'Best New Restaurants' in 2023, L'Orange features an intimate dining space that beckons you to immerse yourself in a different era. Chef Joel Stocks and his talented team will guide your palate through adventurous dishes that blend European culinary traditions with the finest local ingredients.

Experience the taste of "Old Portland" with every bite. Enhance your dining experience with a thoughtfully curated selection of wines, personally chosen by Owner/Winemaker Jeff Vejr and his team. While our wine list boasts a European focus, we also showcase a variety of local wines, including the exceptional offerings from Jeff's own Golden Cluster label.

Join us at L'Orange for a taste of history, innovation, and the vibrant flavors of the Pacific Northwest!

Top review

Nhi Thuy

Dined 2 days ago

This European + Mediterranean + PNW inspired restaurant is quaint, adorable, cozy and has all the little details down even including their cute bathroom decor. I loved all the different colorful wallpaper throughout. They have different rooms for their seating which makes it more intimate and not as loud. The staff is down-to-earth and very helpful with the menu and narrowing down choices from the wine list to the menu and dessert. I personally loved the cheese small plate (fun to eat), scallop small plate, French onion soup, pork & duck main entrees. The execution of each dish was excellent. The wine selection is fantastic as well. The prices are also very reasonable so you’re able to try several items without breaking the bank. I would highly recommend this spot for any occasion, really, but a nice date night or girls night would be perfect. I can't wait to come back to try more.

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Experience

Chef's Counter Seating

Experience

Blue Room Seating

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Purple Dining Seating

The Lindsay Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (96)

$31 to $50

American

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

The Lindsay Lodge and Restaurant is a destination dining experience in the Applegate Valley. The restaurant is situated next to the Applegate River with a large balcony overlooking the river and beautiful views of the historic bridge. The Lindsay is proud to serve food sourced almost exclusively from the Applegate Valley. The menu has been created by Executive Chef John Blevins and features unique dishes centering around the New American cuisine. The bar features beer, Applegate Valley wine, craft cocktails and an extensive bourbon selection.

Top review

KatherineVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Loved it! We had the eggplant parmigiana and the pasta puttanesca, as well as foccacia, so flavorful, creative ingredients. So good, we'll be adding them into our rotation!

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