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1. Casa Lola - Cornelius

5.0

Exceptional(2)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Hillsboro

Welcome to Casa Lola, where the vibrant flavors of Mexico City come to life! Located in Beaverton and Cornelius, Oregon, Casa Lola offers an authentic Mexican dining experience that will transport your taste buds south of the border. Our diverse menu features everything from brunch to dinner, with signature dishes like tacos, steaks, and freshly squeezed margaritas that our customers rave about.Casa Lola is also the perfect spot for a relaxing happy hour, available daily from 2:00 to 5:00 pm and 8:30 pm to close. Enjoy a selection of margaritas, cocktails, and appetizers in a comfortable atmosphere. Our bar is a great place to unwind with friends and family, and we even have a kid’s menu to keep the little ones happy.

2. The Pink Door

4.8

Exceptional(8858)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Belltown / Pike Place Market

Booked 81 times today

The Pink Door is an independently owned (never cloned, never genetically modified) restaurant that has been quietly dedicated to fresh & local Italian food since 1981. Its seafood & produce driven menu has been the central theme throughout its wildly popular domain in Seattle's Pike Place Market.

3. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5599)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 51 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.

4. LeChon

4.9

Exceptional(3513)

Price: Moderate

• South American • Southwest Portland

Booked 22 times today

Lechon is a South American dining experience that seamlessly combines the fiery cooking of Argentina, Chile and Patagonia, along with creative inspiration of the chef. Enjoy perfectly charred 28-day dry-aged ribeye, grilled octopus with chorizo, housemade piquillo pepper and pork empanadas, slow roasted lechon, refreshing ceviches and smoked bone marrow.Executive Chef Jaco Smith consistently pushes the boundaries on traditional Latin fare by incorporating wood-fired flavors into his cuisine while boasting a view of the Willamette River that few Portland restaurants can offer. Smith comes from a large family of cattle, sheep and grain farmers. He started cooking at a young age in his mother’s kitchen. His favorite childhood memories include the tastes of dulce de leche, flan and grilled breads, reminiscent of South American flavors and commonly found on South African kitchen tables.

5. Janken

4.8

Exceptional(1003)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creative Japanese • Pearl District

Booked 36 times today

Experience a culinary journey through Japanese-Korean Fusion cuisine. Our mission is to spark joy and imagination with every dining experience through fusion cuisine demonstrating that everything is better together. Focused on small plates, hand-crafted cocktails and sharing, Janken provides a nod to the variety of experiences you can have when you dine with us. We embrace a traditional-contemporary blend to create a comfortable upscale dining experience.

6. L'Orange

4.9

Exceptional(80)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Southeast Portland

Booked 14 times today

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!

7. Le Pigeon

4.8

Exceptional(1626)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southeast Portland

Booked 9 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.

8. Jeju

4.7

Exceptional(23)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Southeast Portland

Booked 14 times today

Korean-American cuisine with a focus on wood-fired cooking techniques and whole-animal butchery, Jeju Restaurant is the newest addition to the Han Oak family of restaurants by Chef Peter Cho and Sun Young Park.

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9. RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown

4.9

Exceptional(7374)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Northwest Portland

Booked 53 times today

For more than 8 decades we have been offering guests the best steaks in town, providing impeccable service with an unmatched wine list. With over 80 years of continuous family ownership, RingSide Steakhouse is a legend in the world of steakhouses. Start with RingSide's world famous onion rings...a recipe that is a closely held family secret. Choose a steak from a menu offering a variety of USDA Prime selections that are aged a minimum of four weeks and hand cut on the premises. Choose a wine from more than 900 labels. Wine Spectator has recognized RingSide Steakhouse yearly with its Best of Award of Excellence since 2001.

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10. Rosmarino Osteria Italiana

4.9

Exceptional(4542)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Newberg

Booked 29 times today

Rosmarino is the purest ITALIAN restaurant in OREGON owned by Chef Dario & his wife Sheena &Top 100 in USA 2023THURSDAY LUNCH :Thursday 11:30 AM first seating - 2:30 PM last seating.DINNER A LA CARTE : Thursday 4 PM first seating to 7:30 PM last seating.FRIDAY and SATURDAY LUNCH:Friday and Saturday 11:30 AM first seating - 2:00 PM last seating.FRIDAY and SATURDAY 5 COURSE DINNERS - $150/Pers -21 & Over:4:30pm to 7pm (PATIO DINNER) & 7:00PM to 9:30PM (MAIN ROOM DINNER) (A la carte Menu NOT SERVED during 5 courses).SUNDAY:PIZZA and GNOCCHI ALL DAY from 11:30 to 2.:30 PM and 4 PM to 7:30 PM.MONDAY:DINNER A LA CARTE : 4 PM to 7:30 PMAny dietary restriction during the reservation process have to be noted or emailed to reservations@osteriarosmarino.comFor Regular A LA CARTE Menu days a $30/person strict Last Minute/NON SHOW Cancellation Policy.For 5 course dinner $75/person STRICT 72hrs & $150/pers 48hrs or NON SHOW Cancellation Policy.Grazie

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Stuartvip
Portland / Oregon •46 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Such a wonderful dinner! We celebrated our visiting family by taking them to one of our favorite restaurants. It was the right choice! Everything was amazing: the food, the service, the ambiance. Thanks for the perfect dinner!
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
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4.7
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seattle1984
Seattle / Eastern Washington •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Such a special place in Seattle. Professional staff, welcoming maitre d, and top quality dishes.
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The Pink DoorPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Belltown / Pike Place Market
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4.8
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Diane
Portland / Oregon •65 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always a great place to bring out of town guests so they can appreciate Portland ds food scene.
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LeChonPrice: Moderate• South American• Southwest Portland
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4.9
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nathalie
Portland / Oregon •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had and amazing time. The food was exquisite, the angelHair pasta with caviar and truffle was to die for. Every dish was so flavorful and right portions. Ended with desert that was also just amazing. Can’t wait to go back
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JankenPrice: Very Expensive• Creative Japanese• Pearl District
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4.8
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Mauricio
San Diego •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Sep 10, 2024
Incredible place, hidden gem in Cornelius. Food was truly authentic.
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Casa Lola - CorneliusPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Hillsboro
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1. Casa Lola - Cornelius

2. The Pink Door

3. Nostrana

4. LeChon

5. Janken

6. L'Orange

7. Le Pigeon

8. Jeju

9. RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown

10. Rosmarino Osteria Italiana

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