Best Open Kitchen Restaurants in Portland

12 restaurants available nearby

1. Dolly Olive

4.8

Exceptional(188)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Northwest Portland

Booked 37 times today

Located in the heart of Downtown Portland, OR on the bustling corner of SW Alder & SW 12th, Dolly Olive centers around Southern Mediterranean ingredients and flavors, with an emphasis on an in house bakery program, fresh made pastas, and Italian aperitifs. Dolly Olive sports an inviting atmosphere featuring soft leather banquettes, warm wood accents, and custom patterned tiles. We're currently serving brunch & dinner daily with a midday aperitivo hour. Whether you're stopping in for a pre-show dinner, celebrating a special event in your life, or just popping in for a quick bite at Dolly Olive you can expect an excellent experience, start to finish.

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2. Olympia Provisions Southeast

4.6

Exceptional(1369)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Southeast Portland

Booked 13 times today

Tucked into one of Portland’s beautifully restored industrial buildings, Olympia Provisions Southeast has grown from establishing the city’s first salumeria to being a destination for refined, European-style dishes. Our menu here is guided by the capable hands of Chef Matthew Jarrell, and reflects an innovative approach to the traditions of rustic Spanish and Mediterranean cooking. In combining these methods with the clean, bold flavors of the Pacific Northwest, Jarrell's dishes highlight the locally-sourced meats and seasonal vegetables you’ll find on his menus. Enjoy in our main dining area or indoor patio.

3. República

4.7

Exceptional(900)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Pearl District

Booked 16 times today

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.

4. clarklewis

4.5

Awesome(2524)

Price: Expensive

• Northwest • Southeast Portland

Booked 11 times today

A bustling eatery in the Central Eastside industrial neighborhood serving Italian-inspired, local, organic, seasonal, sustainable fare. The large oak-burning oven is the cornerstone of the large open kitchen. Clarklewis has helped define Portland as a food mecca since 2004 as a founder of our local farm-to-table sensibility.

5. St Jack

4.7

Exceptional(2632)

Price: Expensive

• French • Northwest Portland

Booked 29 times today

After 14-plus years, St. Jack has become an iconic staple of the PDX dining scene, in the wonderfully walkable "Slabtown" neighborhood of NW Portland. Chef and restaurateur Aaron Barnett's unique menu features rustic dishes from the countryside of Lyon - the heart and soul of French cooking. We are excited to offer full service inside, as well as outside on our sidewalk tables (weather permitting). We also allow walk-up guests as space allows - Fridays and Saturdays it is highly recommended to make reservations.Our full menu is also available at the bar counter.

6. Tartuca

4.8

Exceptional(86)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Northeast Portland

Booked 27 times today

Since 2022, Tartuca has been a quintessential Pacific Northwest restaurant, contextualizing its hyper-local, farm-direct produce through an Italian lens on the active strip of Mississippi Avenue in North Portland. Inside Tartuca is a hip, bustling environment with an open kitchen, powered by a grooving soundtrack, house made pastas and focaccia, inventive composed dishes, and abundantly flowing wine from a tightly curated Italian list that exclusively features small, artisanal producers making wine naturally from organic and biodynamically farmed vineyards. For those seeking a quieter experience, Tartuca's best kept secret is a cozy back patio open all year round. We can't wait to serve you!

7. Can Font

4.3

Awesome(1141)

Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Northwest Portland

Booked 12 times today

Can Font pioneers an accessible fine dining concept that offers Spanish cuisine with a PNW twist. Each dish is developed with Spanish roots in mind and is elevated by showcasing high-quality, Pacific Northwest produce and protein.Our promise is to deliver an exceptional experience. We value honest feedback and go above and beyond to make your time with us perfect.Guests often call us their second home and that feeling of comfort is exactly what we strive to achieve.

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8. Cabezon Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(2338)

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.

9. Hal's Cafe

4.2

Awesome(164)

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.

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10. Zags Restaurant & Patio

3.6

Very Good(16)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

Welcome back to Zags Restaurant & Patio — Portland’s new favorite gathering place. Our local dine and drink spot will emphasize simple, and satisfying dishes, all made to order from locally sourced ingredients. You’ll discover fresh salads, specialty pizzas, all prepared in our open kitchen. And every delectable bite is accompanied by your favorite beverages courtesy of our full island-inspired bar. Signature cocktails, wines by the glass, and local beers are always on the deep menu, and so is an undeniable side of atmosphere. Our convivial happy hour welcomes guests and locals alike to stop by and wind down in the patio garden, which is truly one of Portland’s most stunning outdoor spaces.

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Rachael
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
One of the best meals of my life and I’ve traveled pretty extensively across the globe. I was honestly blown away to find this restaurant in my backyard here in Portland. We came tonight on a recommendation of a friend and I kid you not, from the very first dish (salad) to the last (tiramisu), the hits did not stop hitting. Every single flavor tonight blew our minds and were perfectly laid out. We will come back again and again!
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Dolly OlivePrice: Expensive• Italian• Northwest Portland
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4.8
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April
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I had a group of 10 girlfriends join me for a birthday brunch, and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience! Great food, good Portland vibe without being “too much” and our server was wonderful!
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Olympia Provisions SoutheastPrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• Southeast Portland
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4.6
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Grant
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing service, and food was outstanding. We did the 10-course meal, and wine pairing. Well worth it. The dishes were beautiful to look at, and the flavor profiles were varied and so well thought out. The history of the food and wine was an added bonus. If looking for a special occasion place this, is it.
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RepúblicaPrice: Very Expensive• Mexican• Pearl District
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4.7
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Alison
Portland / Oregon •12 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
St. Jack remains a favorite for good reason! The attention to detail, in the food, wine selection, and the service is extra ordinary. Lovely birthday for my mother!
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St JackPrice: Expensive• French• Northwest Portland
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4.7
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CalvinVIP
Portland / Oregon •23 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jan 7, 2025
Their website mentioned a happy hour but there was no happy hour menu, just their regular dinner menu.
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clarklewisPrice: Expensive• Northwest• Southeast Portland
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4.5

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Dolly Olive

2. Olympia Provisions Southeast

3. República

4. clarklewis

5. St Jack

6. Tartuca

7. Can Font

8. Cabezon Restaurant

9. Hal's Cafe

10. Zags Restaurant & Patio

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