Best Casual Restaurants in Pearl District

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102 restaurants available nearby

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1. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(227)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland

Booked 45 times today

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.

2. Oven and Shaker

4.6

Exceptional(260)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Pearl District

Booked 19 times today

Portland's Oven and Shaker is a popular dining destination for locals and visitors who crave artisan pizzas and unique bar drinks served in a warm and inviting setting. The nettle pesto arancino rice ball made with parmesan risotto and mushrooms and the fried calamari and octopus fritto misto with lemon and honey make stunning starters. In addition to traditional pizza choices, like margherita and bianca, Oven and Shaker crafts specialty pizzas, like the maple pig topped with apple butter, smoked ham, pork belly and maple mascarpone, the goat cheese topped with roasted leeks, prosciutto and aged balsamic and the vegetarian cauliflower topped with peppers, olives and cheese. Accompanying your pizza with a craft beer or cocktail, like the pineapple trainwreck made with rum, lemon, pineapple and ginger syrup, is a winning idea.For a sweet finale, enjoy Oven and Shaker's homemade mint chocolate stracciatella gelato.

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3. Brix - Downtown Portland

4.1

Excellent(2492)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Downtown

Booked 17 times today

Already open ten years and counting, this neighborhood establishment is still a go-to for easy drinking, a variety of plates, and overall good times. The frequently updated event calendar keeps the door swinging, and new friends the regulars are always bringing.Ideal for large groups, the menu features seasonal, global-inspired tavern fare, extensive craft beer offerings and original handcrafted cocktails.Early and late happy hours keep guests glued to their seats as they get caught up on the latest sports games airing all around the restaurant, and the daily food and drink specials keep locals and visitors alike coming back again and again.And have you heard the talk about brunch? Those donuts though.

4. MoMoYama

4.8

Exceptional(516)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Sushi • Pearl District

Booked 16 times today

For any Omakase Reservations please call the restaurant to make a reservation over the phone or in person, as those are separate reservations than our main dining floor. Any Omakase reservations will have to be made a few days in advance and are only available Wednesday through Saturday, 5:30 and 7:30.

5. Bar Dolly

4.7

Exceptional(25)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Dining Bar • Downtown

Booked 11 times today

Bar Dolly, a new wine and cocktail destination from the Sesame Collective Restaurant Group, serves as a companion bar to next door sister southern Italian restaurant Dolly Olive. Bar Dolly offers anextensive collection of Mediterranean wines, and regional dishes. The spritz menu includes Italian classics like Aperol spritzes and Bicicletas and the house Negroni is an instant classic, poured tableside. Bar Dolly shares a kitchen with Dolly Olive, which centers around Southern Mediterranean ingredients and flavors, with an emphasis on an in house bakery program, fresh made pastas and other dishes that are treated simply and presented elegantly. Chef Casey Brigan and Sesame Collective Culinary Director Natalie Gullish have developed a menu of featured Dolly Olive favorites, as well as a few more snack-forward options like salami and cheese boards.

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6. Verde Cocina en la Perla

4.7

Exceptional(328)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Northwest • Pearl District

Booked 5 times today

Verde Cocina brings the best of NW bounty to you with a fusion of Mexican flavors. Since 2009 we've been working with local farmers and purveyors to source the freshest ingredients we can find. Looking for a juicy steak, a delicious cheese filled quesadilla, AND a hearty vegan entree to satisfy everyone in your group? You've come to the right place. Our entire menu is naturally gluten-free and we offer options for a variety of dietary lifestyles. Paleo-minded and Vegans unite! Our full bar features fresh squeezed cocktails, Mexican and local draft beers, a large selection of premium tequilas, and a delicious selection of wines.Come to Verde Cocina in Portland's Pearl District for a workday lunch, happy hour with friends, dinner, or a relaxing weekend brunch with family. We're conveniently located on NW Hoyt between NW 11th & 12th ave- just around the corner from some of Portland's hottest art galleries and a few blocks from Portland's beloved Jamison square.

7. The Star Portland

4.9

Exceptional(305)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Pizzeria • Pearl District

Booked 5 times today

At The Star Pizza, we have take enormous pride in serving our award-winning deep dish and thin crust pizzas. By offering organic salads, appetizers made from scratch, house made dressings and sauces, oven baked sandwiches, and fresh dough tossed daily, our once small pizzerias have blossomed into a dynamic neighborhood restaurants. Beyond dozens of signature dishes, our bar serves artisan cocktails, carefully selected wines and beer in an elegant yet comfortable environment. Our commitment to our employees, community, schools and local nonprofit organizations embodies who we are. We treat our guests like family, invest in our employees, and use responsible and high quality ingredients to continue The Star legacy. Thank you for choosing to dine with us.

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8. Irving Street Tapas

4.0

Excellent(404)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Tapas / Small Plates • Pearl District

Booked 3 times today

Happy Hour 4 PM to 5:30 PM Walk in's are always welcome! Eat when you drink, drink when you eat is the Spanish philosophy. We have elevated tapas to the next level by integrating world cuisine in tapas form. You will find Spanish, Greek, Indian, Japanese, African and South American cuisines; all as tapas! One tapa per person and a different one with each drink is the idea, then everyone enjoys tasting, sharing and having funTo book large groups, events and private dining please call us at +1 (971) 389-0212

9. Hal's Cafe

4.2

Awesome(163)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Our upscale yet comfortable Hal's Café welcomes you in, where the familiar touches of McMenamins’ signature art combine with natural light, phenomenal stained glass and an open kitchen with a view of chefs, for a sophisticated dining experience.Breakfast and brunch feature dishes ranging from chilaquiles to brioche french toast, and fresh bakery items and espresso. Meet up for lunch and enjoy the wood-fired pizza fresh from the custom oven, or a specialty salad or Nashville hot chicken sandwich.Dinner is a feast, with options such as roasted chicken, lamb and halibut. House-made desserts and the extensive spirits, wine, ale and craft cocktail list are pairings to any of these dining experiences. The Bloody Mary with house-pickled vegetables is highly sought-after, as is the Zeus Fizz—with house shrub syrup.

10. Comala

4.6

Exceptional(20)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Pearl District

Best bars in Portland from Eater: https://pdx.eater.com/maps/portland-essential-bars-best-barsALL PARTIES OF 4 OR FEWER ARE FOR WALK-IN ONLY. We do not take reservations for parties of fewer than 4. Comala is an intimate, dimly lit cocktail bar with over 85 Mezcales. Brought to you by República & Co.Botana menu by Chef Dani of De Noche. Open 5pm to midnight on Friday and Saturday, 5pm to 10pm Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

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DerekVIP
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Food and service are top notch. Scott is master class.
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MoMoYamaPrice: Expensive• Sushi• Pearl District
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4.8
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Marcia
Portland / Oregon •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This is a traditional favorite, if we can arrange it, before going to a play at Portland Center Stage. Their wines by the glass are as satisfying as more expensive bottles. Give us the Nostrana salad & a Margherita pizza to share, with added prosciutto and arugula (pay the extra!), and we're off to a good start for the evening. Servers are knowledgeable, efficient, and still manage to treat guests like family.
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Oven and ShakerPrice: Moderate• Pizzeria• Pearl District
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4.6
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Fantastic food, great service, vibes always present. Easily my new favorite place to nom in Portland.
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Mediterranean Exploration CompanyPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Northwest Portland
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
4.0
Dined on Mar 2, 2025
nice spot! service was a little slow but we were not in a rush so it was great.
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Brix - Downtown PortlandPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Downtown
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4.1
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Kevin
New York City •1 review
4.0
Dined on Feb 15, 2025
The olives and the focaccia were delicious. Overall, the mains were average with the meatballs being the standout. The the others had too much going on with thick sauces. Portions were small, but not miniscule. Dessert was outstanding. The service was excellent. The atmosphere was pleasant. The space was smallish, but the mix of bar, tables, railing and booths worked well. Overall a decent experience, but I wouldn't go back.
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Bar DollyPrice: Expensive• Dining Bar• Downtown
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4.7

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