From James Beard Winners to New York Times 50 Best, here are the must book restaurants in Portland right now.
LessOK Omens is a wine focused restaurant with an emphasis on both natural wines and integrity driven classics. Opened by 5x James Beard Nominated Chef Justin Woodward and 'Food & Wine Magazine' Sommelier of the Year Brent Braun, they offer a seasonal eclectic dinner menu designed to compliment their playful, progressive wine program.
Not quite speak-easy, not quite modern cocktail lounge. Just a wonderful little space tucked away along the NW Park Blocks, where nostalgia and novelty intersect.
Brought to you by the team at República comes their newest concept, De Noche, in the heart of the Pearl. Serving traditional Mexican cuisine using modern techniques and seasonal ingredients, Executive Chef Dani Morales and her team are creating Mexican dishes like you've never tasted before. Enjoy the entire menu for two, or order a la carte in their intimate dining room.
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.
KAEDE is the ∼寿司割烹∼ "Sushi-Kappou" restaurant, which is hybrid between sushi bar & fine Japanese Bistro. It is a style of Authentic sushi restaurant in Japan. Owner/Chef Izumi Uehara and executive sushi chef Shinji Uehara had been working and learning in The Netherlands, Japan and San Francisco, then have cultivated knowledge and technique about sushi and Japanese cuisine.
Chef Carlo Lamagna, one of Food and Wine's Best New Chefs and a James Beard Awards finalist, brings a twist to the food he grew up on. A modern take on Filipino cuisine steeped in traditional dishes. Old school flavor with a new school style. Connecting with diners through flavor and story. Enjoy signature takes on popular Filipino dishes at this award winning restaurant.
Morchella is a modern American restaurant in Portland, OR dedicated to seasonal foraged and wild foods. They serve a foragers' tasting menu, in addition to an a la carte menu.
Oma's Hideaway is a vibrant, maximalist restaurant inspired by the life and spirit of Chef Thomas Pisha Duffly's grandmother, Kiong Tien “Tina” Vandenberg. Her ability to adapt, to make the most out of limited resources, and to stay creative while projecting warmth and brightness is the guiding force behind Oma’s Hideaway. The menu draws influence from the craveable, soul-satisfying food of Singapore and Malaysia with exaggerated yet balanced flavors.
Arden is an idyllic retreat tucked into Portland's Pearl District. They deliver seasonal Pacific Northwest cuisine and an award-winning wine program featuring over 250 bottles. Arden is named in homage to Shakespeare's famous forest - a place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and appreciate nature's bounty and beauty. The restaurant invites you to take an exciting culinary adventure through the Pacific Northwest.
Kachka features an award-winning menu of post-soviet inspired dishes including famous dishes such as the herring under a fur coat, rabbit in a clay pot, dumplings and much more. The restaurant is an homage to the dishes their chef/owner grew up eating.