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4.7
Exceptional(5649)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Southeast Portland
Booked 59 times today
Nostrana—literally ours—invokes local. Simple food from honest ingredients. Pure, regional, Italian. Opened in 2005, Nostrana is Chef/Owner Cathy Whims’ love letter to Italy. This is a restaurant built on relationships: with our amazing farmers and purveyors, our dedicated staff, and of course with you, our guest.We hope to offer something timeless and authentic in a beautiful space, the regional specialties of Italy deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. We strive to be better every day. We're currently reserving indoor tables and bar seating. When available, outdoor patio reservations may be subject to weather disruptions.A Service Charge of 22% is applied to all checks at Nostrana, providing a professional and equitable wage for all team members.
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4.8
Exceptional(153)
Price: Expensive
• Indonesian / Malaysian • Northeast Portland
Booked 16 times today
Nominated for Best New Restaurant and Best Chef in the James Beard Awards, Gado Gado is an Indonesian-focused restaurant in Portland’s Hollywood neighborhood serving an eclectic menu that derives flavors from owners Thomas and Mariah Pisha-Duffly’s cultural heritage, travels, and culinary backgrounds.In addition to an extensive à la carte food and drink menu, groups are invited to indulge in a bountiful family-style, chef’s choice Rice Table dinner — Gado Gado’s interpretation of the Dutch-Indonesian “Rijsttafel” feast.
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4.8
Exceptional(113)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary French / American • Southeast Portland
Booked 11 times today
Welcome to NORMANDIE! With simple ingredients and bold flavors, Normandie has created a name for itself within the Central Eastside’s lauded food scene. Normandie is a neighborhood bistro that combines French inspiration with the bounties of the Pacific Northwest. Expect a flavor-forward food menu with global ingredients, Pacific Northwest oysters, as well as an inventive cocktail program. Normandie is great spot for date night and happy hour diners alike. Our menu changes frequently, as we bring fresh, seasonal plates to our guests. Please contact us directly if you're not seeing availability for the size you're looking for.
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4.8
Exceptional(942)
Price: Expensive
• Steakhouse • Northeast Portland
Booked 35 times today
Please note that all "Standard" reservations are for Indoor Dining. "Outdoor" is for our Covered Patio. "Bar" is at the Bar Top. If your desired type of seating is not available, please call the restaurant. (503)206-3097 Laurelhurst Market is an American restaurant, bar and butcher shop. Not too many places can do as many things well as this particular eatery. If guests just need some premium meat to bring home to cook, the butcher shop has its own entrance at the side of the building where guests can peruse all kinds of cuts of beef, lamb, pork and various kinds of house made sausages and pate. Naturally, Laurelhurst Market's menu focuses on the many fine cuts of meat that are cut on-site as well as farm fresh produce. Appetizers include the Charcuterie Board that features house made cured meats and pates with seasonal mostarda and house pickles. The most popular entrées include the Ribeye and the Olympia Provisions Pork Chop!
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4.7
Exceptional(7973)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Northeast Portland
Booked 53 times today
Salty's on the Columbia is perfect for a romantic date night. With its award-winning Pacific Northwest Coastal Cuisine, stunning waterfront views, and top-notch service, it's a winner. The reviews are glowing, with many customers calling it 'perfect for special occasions' and praising its 'superb food, service and ambiance.' They even offer special touches like rose petals on the table for anniversaries. So, if you're looking for a memorable and delicious date night, Salty's is the place to be!
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4.8
Exceptional(1640)
Price: Very Expensive
• Contemporary American • Southeast Portland
Booked 18 times today
Le Pigeon serves adventurous French-inspired food, along with a varied selection of wines in an intimate dining room on Portland’s East Burnside Street.
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4.7
Exceptional(465)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Southeast Portland
Booked 13 times today
Ok Omens is a James Beard nominated wine focused restaurant in Portland, Oregon. From aged wines to natural wines to small producer classics, it’s all here, presented with tasting notes and stories meant to delight and surprise. The seasonal, eclectic dinner menu & iconic Oyster Happy Hour are the perfect compliment to Portland’s most exciting wine drinking experience.We are currently offering reservations for our dining room. Our bar seats are available for walk ins every night. Check Instagram for updates :)
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4.5
Awesome(203)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary European • Southeast Portland
Booked 16 times today
Named one of 20 Best New Restaurants in America for 2024 By Bon Appetit! In a distant European city, Fabian and Miriam vanished into the Alps, trading their city lives for mountain solitude. Once busy young professionals, their days were consumed by demanding careers, their rare weekends cherished for dining out and dancing, occasionally venturing into the mountains.But destiny intervened when Miriam inherited her grandfather's Alpine hut, nestled amidst the rustic charms of the mountains. They cut ties with the city, forsaking it for good. Days were spent farming, foraging, crafting cheese, and making wine. Nights brought cooking, baking, wine-drinking, and stargazing.Friends from the city visited, but Fabian and Miriam never looked back. They were drawn deeper into the mountains, caught in the Alpenrausch's dual meaning—the exhilaration of mountain air and the intoxication of good company, fine wine, and schnapps.Come experience Alpenrausch!
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4.7
Exceptional(146)
Price: Expensive
• Indonesian / Malaysian • Southeast Portland
Booked 23 times today
Oma's Hideaway is a vibrant, maximalist restaurant inspired by the life and spirit of Chef Thomas Pisha Duffly's grandmother, Kiong Tien “Tina” Vandenberg. Her ability to adapt, to make the most out of limited resources, and to stay creative while projecting warmth and brightness is the guiding force behind Oma’s Hideaway.Born during the pandemic as a pop-up in the Gado Gado parking lot, Oma’s became a permanent beacon of iridescent light in Portland’s Richmond neighborhood in 2021. The menu draws from Tina’s life story, taking influence from the craveable, soul-satisfying hawker food of Singapore and Malaysia and “turning up the volume” with exaggerated yet balanced flavors in Chef Tom’s signature style. Oma’s serves dinner accompanied by a seasonal list of hand-crafted cocktails and zero-proof drinks.
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4.8
Exceptional(2336)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Northeast Portland
Booked 13 times today
Cabezon is a bustling neighborhood seafood bistro and fish market. Opened in December 2009,Cabezon is located near both Portland’s Hollywood and Rose City Park neighborhoods. Offering“Coastal Cuisine with Passion” – elemental seasonal cooking driven by the offerings of the dayfrom local producers and the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Owners, Chef David Farrell andwine maven Jackie Speck, look forward to delighting you with their unique menu, and invite youto stop by for our local wood-fired fish and meats, chef made pates, and seasonal ice creams.Our diverse wine list features small hands-on producers.
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  • Heather
    Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    We started with drinks next store at Canard and then sat at the Counter in Le Pigeon. We enjoyed watching the food prep. We tried everything: the vegetarian menu, the omnivore menu, the reserve wine pairings and the non-alcoholic pairings. We're always impressed with the wine pairings but were really surprised by how good the non-alcoholic pairings were. The menus come with an additional supplemental dish--definitely get the extra dish. This is our favorite restaurant for celebrations and we had a great dinner!
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    Le PigeonPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Southeast Portland
    4.8
  • Gregg
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Nostrana is an outstanding restaurant. The dining room and bar are quite beautiful and nicely furnished with quality design elements. The service was fast, friendly and efficient. The food was delicious with generous portions. We shared the wonderful Insalata Nostrana with radicchio, Parmesan Cheese, Caesar dressing and rosemary & sage croutons. For our Primi course we had the Gigli Pasta which was delightful and our Secondo course was the Mushroom stuffed Idaho Trout with mashed potatoes and brussel sprouts. The trout was perfectly fried and deboned and, was topped by a generous dollop of black truffle butter which made it a very special dish. Nostrana is what a fine dining Italian Restaurant should aspire to. We’ll be back!
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    NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
    4.7
  • EllenVIP
    Columbus •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Wonderful as always! LHM never disappoints- the food is excellent and the waitstaff are amazing. Hands down my favorite steakhouse in PDX.
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    Laurelhurst MarketPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Northeast Portland
    4.8
  • Shelley
    Portland / Oregon •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Our party had the "Rice Plate ", which was a variety of dishes served family style. It was a fantastic way to try numerous dishes including ones we wouldn't normally order. Service was great. We had several different people service our table but it was seamless . Delicious food ! They served had several sauces with different levels of spice you could add to your food. None of the food was spicy on its own. Flavorful though!!
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    Gado GadoPrice: Expensive• Indonesian / Malaysian• Northeast Portland
    4.8
  • Walter
    Portland / Oregon •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This was our third visit in two months and we plan on more in the future. We loved the coconut shrimp appetizer and the wonderful tossed Cesar Salad . As always the entries unique in Salty's own way and delicious. Whitney our server was a delight and very helpful. And, a special thanks to the chef's who do their best it seems at all times.
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    Salty's on the ColumbiaPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Northeast Portland
    4.7
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