Best Date Night Restaurants in King

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1. Tartuca

4.8

Exceptional(64)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Northeast Portland

Booked 18 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!

2. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5598)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 74 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.

3. Morchella

4.7

Exceptional(194)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Northeast Portland

Booked 7 times today

Morchella is a modern American restaurant in Portland, OR dedicated to seasonal foraged and wild foods. We serve a foragers' tasting menu, in addition to an a la carte menu. We look forward to hosting you!

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4. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(165)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland

Booked 32 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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5. Screen Door - Pearl District

4.7

Exceptional(702)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Pearl District

Booked 58 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.

6. L'Orange

4.9

Exceptional(79)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Southeast Portland

Booked 17 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. NORMANDIE

4.8

Exceptional(97)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Southeast Portland

Booked 19 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.

8. LeChon

4.9

Exceptional(3512)

Price: Moderate

• South American • Southwest Portland

Booked 49 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.

9. Le Pigeon

4.8

Exceptional(1626)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southeast Portland

Booked 16 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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10. The Melting Pot - Portland

4.4

Awesome(2576)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown

Booked 45 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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Nancy
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined today
I’ve eaten at Screen Doors elsewhere in town but it was our first experience in that location. It was fast, efficient, and great food. Very nice interior.
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Screen Door - Pearl DistrictPrice: Moderate• Southern• Pearl District
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4.7
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christophervip
Portland / Oregon •42 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Just another wonderful dinner and experience at nostrana. The hosts and servers were so nice and attentive. The food was spectacular. Save room for dessert. Come back often.
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
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4.7
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Thor
Portland / Oregon •3 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Had a fantastic meal here. Vibe was great as was service.
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Mediterranean Exploration CompanyPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Northwest Portland
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4.8
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Diane
Portland / Oregon •65 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day 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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Jonivip
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I love le pigeon - it was one of the main reasons why I chose Portland for our family vacation
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Le PigeonPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Southeast Portland
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4.8

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119 restaurants available nearby

1. Tartuca

2. Nostrana

3. Morchella

4. Mediterranean Exploration Company

5. Screen Door - Pearl District

6. L'Orange

7. NORMANDIE

8. LeChon

9. Le Pigeon

10. The Melting Pot - Portland

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