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1. Janken

4.6

Exceptional(1126)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Creative Japanese • Pearl District

Booked 34 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.

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2. The Melting Pot - Portland

4.7

Exceptional(2581)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown

Booked 39 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.

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3. Fogo de Chao - Portland

4.2

Awesome(4432)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Southwest Portland

Booked 131 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

4. Dolly Olive

4.8

Exceptional(251)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Northwest Portland

Booked 33 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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5. Portland City Grill

4.6

Exceptional(9546)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 102 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.

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6. Jake's Famous Crawfish

4.7

Exceptional(6736)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 41 times today

Have been serving downtown Portland for over 130 years, Jake's Famous Crawfish features a variety of fresh fish and seafood flown in daily, making a true Pacific Northwest statement using fresh Northwest products and served in a traditional and timeless presentation.

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7. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(241)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland

Booked 37 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.

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8. Jake's Grill - Portland

4.7

Exceptional(2928)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steak • Downtown

Booked 30 times today

Located at the historic Sentinel Hotel, Jake’s Grill brings the classic American Grill traditional dining experience to downtown Portland, OR.Inspired by tradition, Jake’s Grill is proud to serve the finest meat and seafood in a classic, uncomplicated style. You will find the best steak in the city and of course, the best fresh seafood.Our classic bar serves hand-built, hand-mixed cocktails and a wide selection of single malt whiskies.Jake’s Grill can accommodate 20 – 60 guests in our banquet rooms. Let us host your next event and ensure that every detail is seamless and professional. Create a custom menu and experience that you and your guests will enjoy. Make plans to experience classic dining with us today. Call us or make your reservation online.

9. Lilia Comedor

4.8

Exceptional(417)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Southwest Portland

Booked 7 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.We offer a Chef's Selection menu that is a perfect meal for two. We also offer an a la carte menu.

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10. Morton's The Steakhouse - Portland

4.6

Exceptional(2583)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 39 times today

What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak… Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton's seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience. With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. For a glimpse of a higher standard of steakhouse, come see the legendary Morton's experience for yourself.

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Great breakfast as usual. Good coffee (dark French roast from Portland Coffee Roasters), fantastic cinnamon roll and excellent scramble and benedict. we had a very nice competent and patient wait person.
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