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A photo of L'Orange restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(107)
Price: Very Expensive
• Mediterranean • Southeast Portland
Booked 13 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!
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4.7
Exceptional(5627)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Southeast Portland
Booked 89 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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4.4
Awesome(2583)
Price: Expensive
• Fondue • Downtown
Booked 78 times today
You could just eat dinner ... or ... you can fondue at The Melting Pot! We are a Portland institution since 1989 and we invite you to dine with us today.* We are unlike any other restaurant in town. We offer a truly unique dining experience that is not only fun and interactive, but delicious! * We specialize in celebrations, whether it's a birthday, date night or you're just celebrating life!* We offer special packages for your big night out, including balloons, roses and teddy bears that are ready for you when you arrive.* Proudly offering, and setting the trend in, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan dining options.
A photo of Han Oak restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(53)
Price: Very Expensive
• Korean • Northeast Portland
Booked 25 times today
Han Oak has brought back hot pot! With 1-week dry aged short rib, hand cut noodles, and a beautiful array of mushroms and greens, all cooked table side in our bone broth supreme. Han Oak is a communal, prix-fixe Korean restaurant emphasizing traditional flavors, seasonal ingredients, and fine technique. From their addictive hot pot to their mouthwatering dumplings, every bite at Han Oak is a taste of pure happiness.Join the fun at Han Oak with their themed set menu, currently all about a Korean Hot Pot and interactive dining, available for reservation from Wednesday to Saturday nights. Get ready to dive into a feast of Korean flavors that will leave you smiling from ear to ear. Book a later reservation and ask about our full-on karaoke setup! Karaoke may or may not happen but if you see the disco lights and the fog machine on, get in the queue!
A photo of LeChon restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(3545)
Price: Moderate
• South American • Southwest Portland
Booked 40 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.
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4.7
Exceptional(728)
Price: Moderate
• Southern • Pearl District
Booked 75 times today
Walk-in's always welcome! Screen Door is a restaurant that presents itself as a love letter to the American South and the revival of regional cooking. Each day, the restaurant receives natural, local organic meats and produce from nearby vendors. The inclusion of regional Pacific Northwest ingredients into a menu of dishes developed in the south has created a unique flavor profile in Screen Door's menu. Many of Screen Doors dishes draw their inspiration from Louisiana and the Cajun cooking that's found there. These include our world-famous fried chicken, Lowcountry shrimp and grits, smoked andouille chicken gumbo and fried okra. Other items, like the house-smoked beef brisket and braised pork shoulder, come straight from the state of Texas. The rest of the South is well represented as well with a Carolina pulled pork sandwich, chicken and waffles, crispy fried oysters and a pimiento cheese & sausage biscuit sandwich with a fried egg and cheddar grits.
A photo of Portland City Grill restaurant
4.5
Awesome(9465)
Price: Expensive
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 121 times today
Take in the sweeping city and landscape views. Sip a standout wine or craft cocktail. Dazzle your palate with seafood inspired by Northwest, Island or Asian milieus; an expertly prepared steak; farm-fresh salad; or another memorable dish. Our attentive staff will make you feel at home—in our rarefied air 30 floors above Portland.
A photo of Janken restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(1029)
Price: Very Expensive
• Creative Japanese • Pearl District
Booked 28 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.
A photo of Lilia Comedor restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(349)
Price: Very Expensive
• Farm-to-table • Southwest Portland
Booked 13 times today
Award-winning Chef Juan Gomez, who helped República garner best new restaurant nods from Bon Appétit and James Beard, is taking a more personal approach to PNW cuisine. Recently nominated one of the Top 50 Restaurants in the Country by the New York Times, Lilia offers dishes like Pork Collar Confit and fresh Aguachile, leaning on Chef Juan's Mexican-American roots while showcasing hyper-seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. The airy, unpretentious space and breezy patio befit the South Waterfront vibe.Please note, our prices vary each week according to market price of local ingredients.
A photo of Le Pigeon restaurant
4.8
Exceptional(1635)
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.

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  • Colleen
    Portland / Oregon •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Not our first visit here and won't be our last. L'Orange combines great dishes (onion soup is back for the winter!) and wine pairings, low key but attentive service, and a cozy atmosphere. The mussels and clams were served in a Zatarains spiced broth for a kick and the L'orange cake is bright and comforting and crunchy sweet with caramelized sugar at the edges. The three separate dining areas keep noise at a level that facilitates conversation, such a rare and nostalgic idea: Other restaurants can keep their noisy, spare dining areas with music that muscles out any attempts at conversation, we are delighted to have L'Orange as a dining option.
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    L'OrangePrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Southeast Portland
    4.9
  • Kurtis
    Portland / Oregon •11 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    A perfect dinner (seated at counter) at Nostrana. Went on a Thursday - gnocchi night. I usually don’t choose gnocchi, but am now a convert - so pillowy and tender, and the clam sauce I chose was buttery, seasoned greatness. Our server was friendly, warm, and efficient and suggested an alternative wine by the glass that was from next door that was so good we bought a bottle to take home. Consistently amazing, and impressed my husband for date night.
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    NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
    4.7
  • Haley
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    It was a magical Christmas Eve dinner. My mom and I were so happy to spend time in the beautiful atmosphere. Our server, Chase was friendly and helpful and we were impressed by Madison, the GM.
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    The Melting Pot - PortlandPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Downtown
    4.4
  • Jessica
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    We went the day before Christmas Eve and it was the most amazing and memorable experience of a lifetime! We had just found out that my FIL has a very aggressive form of cancer and this was a memory none of us will ever forget. The six of us ordered about 9 HH apps and two entrees and everything was a 10/10! The food was the out of this world, our server was the most attentive we’d ever had, and the ambiance was quiet, exciting, and amazing the entire time. I highly recommend this tapas-style culinary experience of a lifetime!
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    LeChonPrice: Moderate• South American• Southwest Portland
    4.8
  • Kate
    Pittsburgh / Western PA •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 21, 2024
    This was my first hot pot experience and I fear it will ruin all others I have in the future. Seriously delicious food. Love the ambience and the staff is incredibly great at what they do!
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    Han OakPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• Northeast Portland
    4.8

Discover best fun restaurants in Portland

Discover the vibrant dining scene in Portland's Exclusive area, where fun and culinary excellence meet to create unforgettable dining experiences. Each restaurant in this locale promises an engaging atmosphere paired with superb cuisine that caters to a variety of tastes and preferences. From lively settings that energize every meal to the thoughtful service that makes every guest feel special, these establishments are perfect for those looking to add a dash of excitement to their dining outings. The common thread among these restaurants is their commitment to creating a dynamic and enjoyable environment, ensuring every visit is uniquely delightful. Whether you're seeking a place to celebrate a special occasion or just a casual night out with friends, Portland's Exclusive area has an array of options that embody the essence of fun dining. These restaurants not only offer a feast for the taste buds but also provide a feast for the eyes with beautifully crafted interiors. Experience the joy of dining where every meal is not just eaten, but celebrated.

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