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Yalla

4.8
4.8
148 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 36 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Healthy
  • Charming
Yalla is a neighborhood Mediterranean smokehouse from the Sesame Collective restaurant group. Opened in summer of 2020, Yalla brings a Mediterranean smokehouse to the heart of the Multnomah Village neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. With a menu of smoked meats, seasonal vegetables, and comfort dishes, Yalla is currently open for delivery, take out, and full service dining. Yalla is helmed by Chef/Owner Kasey Mills and Chef de Cuisine Daniel Valley.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Northwest, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (503) 206-4007
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Southwest Portland
  • Cross street
    Located on SW Capitol Highway and SW 36th Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 148 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Healthy

  • Portland / Oregon

    Neighborhood gem

  • Portland

    Best Food

  • Portland

    Healthy

  • Portland

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yalla in Portland is a culinary gem featuring "amazing flavors" and exceptional service. With a diverse menu that caters to all dietary preferences, including vegan and gluten-free, it's a "must-visit." The cozy ambiance is perfect for any occasion, while standout dishes like fried chicken and cornbread keep diners coming back.

148 Reviews
  1. Barbara

    Washington DC

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal, we followed our servers suggestions as it was our first time at Yalla. She steered us well! Hummus with burnt ends was a delight, fennel salad lemony, cedar planked salmon was outstanding (and I am not too fond of fish), and the tamari fried Brussels sprouts a perfect complement to the fish. In celebration of a milestone birthday the cheesecake was a dense and tasty dessert. We will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu.

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  2. Sarah

    VIP

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service was excellent. We had to wait for our reservation due to other patrons continuing to occupy our table and the staff was very kind and appreciative. They even comp’d our drinks. The wait staff was excellent. The hummus was amazing, as always. We tried the fried chicken and we wouldn’t recommend. There was far more fried batter than chicken. We also tried the rib eye and 1/3 of the sliced pieces were total fat, something we wouldn’t eat. Overall, like most restaurants, the food prices have risen so much that what we got didn’t seem worth the costs.

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  3. Diane

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Superb service and excellent fare. There was not one item that we ordered that was not stellar. Well done, Yalla!

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  4. chance

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible little spot! Service was amazing and the burnt end hummus is *chefs kiss*

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  5. Bill

    Portland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yalla has wonderful food and drinks - such great flavors. We love the minor to the menu items that appear each time we visit. Service and environment are lovely and arm feeling. Be aware the noise level in the main dining area with music and when full of diners can make it tough for folks with slight hearing loss.

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  6. Christopher

    Seattle

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We waited way too long to experience every aspect of Yalla's greatness until enjoying Sunday brunch. Elevated hospitality, expertly choreographed service as a team, and the Mediterranean flavors, textures, and sharing plate culture leading to a perfect 5-star occasion. Three plates, two sides, perfect for sharing alongside some cocktails. Not an anomaly. Everyone at Yalla on Sunday was experiencing innovation and joy! We are planning our return with enthusiasm.

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  7. treva

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolute perfection from start to finish. Incredible cheese bread, donuts, crumb cake, chicken & waffles. Amazing staff.

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  8. Sarah

    VIP

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yalla has the most delicious food. We love the ambience, service and all the yummy dishes!

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  9. Cyndy

    Portland

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Always excellent food and service! I love to bring people here as they are never disappointed.

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  10. Suzie

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. Love Yalla! Everything was worthy. Price was appropriate. Service was superb.

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FAQs

Yalla offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 206-4007.

Yalla is rated 4.8 stars by 148 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 36 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Yalla

7850 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219-2494

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located on SW Capitol Highway and SW 36th Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Southwest Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Northwest, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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