We will all be diving deep into the best restaurants in Portland together over the next few minutes. Our only real goal is to make it easy to figure out where to eat some great food near you as quickly as we can.
Organizing this into the best Portland restaurants of all flavors and varieties seems like the best way to proceed. For that reason there will be many different sections that discuss a wide variety of great places to eat all kinds of foods like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, more types of Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and other healthy food choices.
Contents
- 1 Best Italian Restaurants in Portland
- 2 Best Steak Houses
- 3 Mexican Restaurants Near You
- 4 Best Chinese & Asian Food
- 5 Best Spots For Sushi
- 6 Indian Restaurants In Your Area
- 7 American Restaurants
- 8 Yummy BBQ
- 9 French Restaurants
- 10 Greek & Mediterranean Food
- 11 Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants
- 12 Where To Eat Pizza
- 13 The Top Burgers & Fries
- 14 Best Buffets Near You
- 15 Vegan Restaurants
- 16 More Healthy Food Options
- 17 Breakfast & Brunch Spots
- 18 Bakeries & Desserts
- 19 Donuts
- 20 Ice Cream Shops
- 21 Cafes
- 22 Smoothies & Juices
- 23 Cocktail Bars
- 24 Breweries & Sports Bars
- 25 Enjoy Eating at the Best Portland Restaurants
After those have all been covered it will be time to pivot to breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. And we will try to wrap this all up with drinks like cafes, smoothies, juices, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars.
Be sure to check out our Portland restaurant map at the end to help you get a better lay of the land. We tried to link to their home pages or social media when possible so that you can order delivery or take out online if you are ready to eat now.
We have written many other local food guides for cities in the Pacific Northwest on our site which you can look through there.
Best Italian Restaurants in Portland
The best Portland Italian restaurants would be:
- Nostrana at 1401 SE Morrison St 101
- Mucca Osteria at 1022 SW Morrison St
- Serratto Restaurant & Bar at 2112 NW Kearney St
- Fillmore Trattoria at 1937 NW 23rd Pl
- The Old Spaghetti Factory at 10425 NE Tanasbourne Dr, Hillsboro
- Love Pasta at 1458 NE 25th Ave, Hillsboro
- Bugatti’s Oregon City at 334 Warner Milne Rd, Oregon City
- Nicoletta’s Table & Marketplace at 333 S State St m, Lake Oswego
- Riccardo’s Ristorante at 16035 Boones Ferry Rd, Lake Oswego
- Bugatti’s Ristorante at 18740 Willamette Dr, W Linn
- Mason at 16065 SW Railroad St, Sherwood
We also have a pizza list coming up soon if that is the info you are after.
Best Steak Houses
These great local steak houses won’t disappoint:
- RingSide Steakhouse at 2165 W Burnside St
- Urban Farmer Portland at 525 SW Morrison St
- Ruth’s Chris Steak Housez at 850 SW Broadway
- Morton’s The Steakhouse at 213 SW Clay St
- Orenco Station Grill at 61 95 NE Cornell Rd, Hillsboro
- Applebee’s Grill + Bar at 6325 S, Meadows Rd, Lake Oswego
- Philadelphia’s Steaks & Hoagies at 18625 Willamette Dr, W Linn
- Chan’s Steakery at 10477 SE Main St, Milwaukie
Mexican Restaurants Near You
Any of these Mexican restaurants should have all the burritos, tacos, and nachos that you desire:
- Nuestra Cocina at 2135 SE Division St
- ¿Por Qué No at 4635 SE Hawthorne Blvd
- Rocio’s Mexican Restaurant at 2850 SE Gladstone St
- La Jarocha at 210 SW 4th Ave #1803
- Amelia’s Rustic Mexican Restaurant at 2130 NE Griffin Oaks St #200, Hillsboro
- La Mixteca Oaxaca at 1050 SE Walnut St, Hillsboro
- Don Pepe’s Fresh Mexican Food at 705 Main St, Oregon City
- Adelina’s Mexican Food at 508 14th St, Oregon City
- Jefe | Mexican Restaurant at 16360 Boones Ferry Rd, Lake Oswego
- Casa Pequena Taqueria at 430 5th St, Lake Oswego
- La Fiesta Mexican Kitchen at 1849 Willamette Falls Dr, W Linn
- San Blas Mexican Restaurant at 21550 Salamo Rd, W Linn
- Cha Cha Cha Mexican Taqueria at 11008 SE Main St, Milwaukie
- Mi Pueblo Taqueria at #3 3056 SE Harrison St, Milwaukie
- Manzanillo Mexican Restaurant at 20403 SW Borchers Dr, Sherwood
- Jalapeno Rocoto Pepper at 16555 SW 12th St, Sherwood 16555 SW 12th St, Sherwood
Best Chinese & Asian Food
Some of our favorite eateries with Chinese and other Asian food would be:
- Duck House Chinese Restaurant at 1968 SW 5th Ave
- Good World | Chinese Restaurant at 5055 NE 122nd Ave
- Shandong Restaurant at 3724 NE Broadway
- Good Taste Noodle House at 117 NE 43rd Ave, Hillsboro
- P. F. Chang’s at 10088 NW Emma Way, Hillsboro
- Pine Garden Restaurant at 19360 Molalla Ave St 130, Oregon City
- New Hing’s Restaurant at 527 Main St, Oregon City
- Hunan Pearl Restaurants at 15160 Bangy Rd, Lake Oswego
- Lungfung wok N grill at 16066 Boones Ferry Rd A, Lake Oswego
- Ying Bun Restaurant at 19094 Willamette Dr, W Linn
- Asian Kitchen at 19349 Willamette Dr, W Linn
- Hong Kong 97 Restaurant at 6128 SE King Rd, Milwaukie
- Koba Grill at 21370 SW Langer Farms Pkwy #136, Sherwood
Best Spots For Sushi
There are some great spots for sushi in your area like:
- Masu Sushi at 406 SW 13th Ave
- Murata Restaurant at 200 SW Market St
- Yama Sushi & Sake Bar at 926 NW 10th Ave
- Syun Izakaya at 209 NE Lincoln St, Hillsboro
- Sushi & Maki at 2401 NE Cornell Rd, Hillsboro
- Premier Sushi at 1401 Washington St, Oregon City
- Toki Sushi & Teriyaki at 19061 S Beavercreek Rd, Oregon City
- Bamboo Sushi at 380 1st St, Lake Oswego
- Momo Sushi & Grill at 3970 Mercantile Dr #180-A, Lake Oswego
- Sushi Kuni Izakaya Restaurant at 21450 Salamo Rd, W Linn
- Sushi Bomb at 1721 Willamette Falls Dr, W Linn
- Makin Thai & Sushi at 4630 SE International Way #201, Milwaukie
- Crazy Sushi Restaurant at 16055 SW Tualatin-Sherwood
- KOMO Sushi at 16330 SW Langer Dr, Sherwood
Indian Restaurants In Your Area
You will find some delicious curries at the best Indian restaurants near you:
- Maruti Indian Restaurant at 1925 SE Hawthorne Blvd
- Dwaraka Indian Cuisine at 3962 SE Hawthorne Blvd #C
- Swagat Indian Cuisine at 2074 NW Lovejoy St
- Chennai Masala at 2088 NE Stucki Ave, Hillsboro
- Biryani Corner at 1889 NE 106th Ave, Hillsboro
- Hello Little India at 15158 Bangy Rd, Lake Oswego
- Platter Division Indian Grill at 1590 Willamette Falls Dr, W Linn,
- Sultan The Flaming Tandoor at 16370 SW Langer Dr, Sherwood
American Restaurants
Want to sample some great American food? If so then go to:
- The Observatory at 8115 SE Stark St
- CRAFTpdx at 320 SW Harvey Milk St
- Brix Tavern – Pearl at 1338 NW Hoyt St
- Copper River Restaurant & Bar at 7370 NE Cornell Rd, Hillsboro
- Busch Weinhard at 812 Main St, Oregon City
- Babica Hen Cafe at 15964 Boones Ferry Rd, Lake Oswego
- Five O Three at 21900 Willamette Dr #201, W Linn
- Libbie’s Restaurant at 11056 SE Main St, Milwaukie
Yummy BBQ
There will be great slow cooked meats at these BBQ restaurants:
- Botto’s BBQ at 3120 SE Milwaukie Ave
- Road Runner BBQ at 5205 SE Foster Rd
- Dinner Bell Barbecue at 4400 NE Glisan St
- Podnah’s BBQ at 1625 NE Killingsworth St
- Matt’s BBQ at 4233 N Mississippi Ave
- Reverend’s BBQ at 7712 SE 13th Ave
- Famous Dave’s Bar-B-Que at 9911 NE Cascades Pkwy
- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit at 11221 NE Evergreen Pkwy, Hillsboro
- 808 Grinds at 1035 NE 25th Ave, Hillsboro
- Pine Shed Ribs & Barbecue at 17730 Pilkington Rd, Lake Oswego
- Nineteen33 at 1873 Willamette Falls Dr, W Linn
- Smokin Barrel Smoke & Grill House at 11301 SE 21st Ave, Milwaukie
- Clay’s Smokehouse at 6305 SE King Rd, Milwaukie
- Fat Milo’s Family Kitchen at 16147 SW Railroad St, Sherwood
French Restaurants
Some of the top places to try French food in this city are:
- Bergerac at 5520 SE Woodstock Blvd
- C’est Si Bon! Bistro+Vins at 22 NE 7th Ave
- Canard at 734 E Burnside St
- La Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie at 937 NE Orenco Station Loop, Hillsboro
- Ranee’s on Main at 1003 Main St, Oregon City
- St. Honoré Bakery Lake Oswego at 315 1st St #103, Lake Oswego
- Ovation Bistro & Bar at 2037 SE Jefferson St, Milwaukie
Greek & Mediterranean Food
From gyros to moussaka and more Greek & Mediterranean meals visit:
- Mediterranean Exploration Company at 333 NW 13th Ave
- Eleni’s Philoxenia at 112 NW 9th Ave
- Blu Olive Mediterranean Bistro at 240 NW Lost Springs Terrace #24
- Abu Rasheed Express at 315 E Main St, Hillsboro
- Alani Food Cart at 1401 Washington St, Oregon City
- Hush Hush Cafe & Catering at 15170 Bangy Rd, Lake Oswego
- The Greek Gods Gyro at 11301 SE 21st Ave, Milwaukie
- Sophia’s Cafe at 16784 SW Edy Rd, Sherwood
Our Favorite Seafood Restaurants
Lobster, crab, fish and more are all available at the best seafood restaurants in your area:
- Southpark Seafood at 901 SW Salmon St
- Jake’s Famous Crawfish at 401 SW 12th Ave
- Salty’s on the Columbia River at 3839 NE Marine Dr
- Hillsboro Seafood Market at 1167 SE Tualatin Valley Hwy, Hillsboro
- Nebbiolo Restaurant & Wine Bar at 800 Main St, Oregon City
- Five Spice Seafood + Wine Bar at 315 1st St #201, Lake Oswego
Where To Eat Pizza
You aren’t lacking for options but we think the best pizza places in Portland are:
- Apizza Scholls at 4741 SE Hawthorne Blvd
- Ken’s Artisan Pizza at 304 SE 28th Ave
- Flying Pie Pizzeria at 7804 SE Stark St
- Pizzario at 337 E Main St, Hillsboro
- Mi Famiglia Wood Oven Pizzeria at 701 Main St, Oregon City
- Pizzeria sul Lago at 315 1st St #101, Lake Oswego
- Bellagios Pizza at 1880 Willamette Falls Dr, W Linn
- Pietro’s Pizza Milwaukie at 10300 SE Main St, Milwaukie
- Domino’s Pizza at 16555 SW 12th St, Sherwood
Of course you can also find great pizza near you at many of the spots in our Italian restaurants list.
The Top Burgers & Fries
Who doesn’t like a good burger and french fries:
- Bless Your Heart Burgers 33rd Ave at 5410 NE 33rd Ave
- Little Big Burger at 3810 SE Division St
- Killer Burger at 4644 NE Sandy Blvd
- Five Guys at 2343 NW 185th Ave, Hillsboro
- The Good Burger Shack at 209 7th St, Oregon City
- Next Level Burger Lake Oswego at 11 S State St, Lake Oswego
- Mike’s Drive-In at 3045 SE Harrison St, Milwaukie
Best Buffets Near You
Heading to one of the best local buffets is a good way to get variety:
- Hot Pot City at 1975 SW 1st Ave #J
- FJ Buffet at 11930 SE Division St A
- Hug Grill Buffet at 885 NE 25th Ave, Hillsboro
- Thai Chef at 2262 S Molalla Ave, Oregon City
- Avanti Restaurant & Bar at 2000 8th Ave F, W Linn
Vegan Restaurants
We think the best Portland vegetarian and vegan restaurants are:
- Blossoming Lotus at 1713 NE 15th Ave
- Dirty Lettuce at 4727 NE Fremont St
- Van Hanh Vegan & Vegetarian Cuisine at 8446 SE Division St
- Plant Based Papi at 614 SW 11th Ave
- Moo Burgers and Beer at 108 W 8th St, Vancouver
- The Mighty Bowl at 108 W 8th St, Vancouver
- The Krazy Kokonut at 22309 SE Stark St, Gresham
- Veggie Grill at 3435 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton
- Hue Vegan Cafe at 18631 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy, Beaverton
More Healthy Food Options
For more healthy food try out:
- Laughing Planet at 3320 SE Belmont St
- Rabbits Cafe at 555 SW Oak St
- Harlow at 3632 SE Hawthorne Blvd
- Hap Steam Healthy Cuisine at 221 NE 104th Ave # G-110, Vancouver
- Cafe Yumm! at 500 SE 192nd Ave #400, Vancouver
- The Whole Bowl at 4580 SW Watson Ave, Beaverton
Breakfast & Brunch Spots
These breakfast and brunch spots are where to start your day:
- HunnyMilk at 1981 W Burnside St
- Cheryl’s on 12th at 1135 SW Washington St
- The Hazel Room at 3279 SE Hawthorne Blvd
- Syrup Trap at 1104 Main St #111, Vancouver
- Kitchen Table Café at 705 NE 136th Ave #101, Vancouver
- Biscuits Café at 1905 NE Division St, Gresham
- Elmer’s Restaurant at 390 SW Adams Ave, Hillsboro
- La Provence at 937 NE Orenco Station Loop, Hillsboro
- Batter Up at 4725 SW Lombard Ave, Beaverton
- Café Murrayhill at 14500 SW Murray Scholls Dr #103, Beaverton
Bakeries & Desserts
From breads to yummy desserts these Portland bakeries will have you covered:
- Baker & Spice at 6330 SW Capitol Hwy
- St Honoré Bakery at 2335 NW Thurman St
- Ken’s Artisan Bakery at 338 NW 21st Ave
- Sweet Touch at 6478, 4804 NE Thurston Way D, Vancouver
- Beaucoup Bakery & Café at 2411 Main St, Vancouver
- Hope’s Bake Shop & Café at 455 NE Burnside Rd, Gresham
- Jelana’s Bake Shop at 3753 SE Oakleaf St, Hillsboro
- Decadent Creations at 171 NE 3rd Ave, Hillsboro
- Carina’s Bakery at 4725 SW Lombard Ave # 108, Beaverton
- La Rose Patisserie at 17020 SW Whitley Wy #102, Beaverton
Donuts
Save yourself time in the morning with a quick visit to one of these donut shops:
- Doe Donuts at 4110 NE Sandy Blvd
- Pip’s Original Doughnuts at 4759 NE Fremont St #C
- Voodoo Doughnuts at 22 SW 3rd Ave
- Delicious Donuts at 12 SE Grand Ave
- Blue Star Donuts at 1701 SW Jefferson St
- Donut Nook at 4403 NE St Johns Rd, Vancouver
- Mr Maple Donuts at 1108 NE 78th St, Vancouver
- Sesame Donuts at 2401 NE Cornell Rd, Hillsboro
- Donut World at 720 NE Burnside Rd, Gresham
- Donut King at 12872 SW Canyon Rd, Beaverton
Ice Cream Shops
For the best ice cream near you try:
- Cloud City Ice Cream at 4525 SE Woodstock Blvd
- Hurry Back Ice Cream at 7875 SE 13th Ave & SE Lexington St
- Fifty Licks Ice Cream at 2742 E Burnside St
- Cool Moon Ice Cream at 1105 NW Johnson St
- Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream at 13539 NW Cornell Rd
- Nectar Frozen Yogurt Lounge at 7847 SW Capitol Hwy
- TartBerry at 915 SW 9th Ave
- Sunny’s Legendary Frozen Yogurt at 4397 S Vermont St
- Treat at 210 W Evergreen Blvd St 600, Vancouver
- Tropical Sno at 2009 NE 117th St, Vancouver
- Yogurt Time at 1813 Main St, Vancouver
- Frenzi Frozen Yogurt at 234 N Main Ave, Gresham
- Jim’s Ice Cream at 658 SE 10th Ave, Hillsboro
- Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt at 2387 NW 185th Ave, Hillsboro
- Ome Calli Frozen Treats at 12795 SW Canyon Rd, Beaverton
Cafes
Get your caffeine kick at one of these local cafes:
- Proud Mary Café at 2012 NE Alberta St
- Case Study Coffee Roasters at 5347 NE Sandy Blvd
- Good Coffee at 1150 SE 12th Ave
- Coava Coffee Roasters at 1300 SE Grand Ave A
- Relevant Coffee at 1703 Main St #A, Vancouver
- Compass Coffee Roasting at 817 Washington St, Vancouver
- Café Delirium at 308 N Main Ave, Gresham
- Legacy Coffee Co at 75 NW 1st St, Gresham
- Longbottom Coffee & Tea at 4893 NE 59th Ave, Hillsboro
- Peet’s Coffee at 10150 NE Cornell Rd, Hillsboro
- Jim & Patty’s Coffee at 4130 SW 117th Ave, Beaverton
- Brickhaus Coffee at 12600 SW Crescent St #110, Beaverton
Smoothies & Juices
Smoothie and juice bars are another healthy option:
- Greenleaf Juice at 810 NW 12th Ave
- Xocotl at 7238 SE Foster Rd
- Kure Juice Bar at 518 SW Taylor St
- Happy Day at 4539 NE Fremont St
- Be Well Juice Bar at 1012 Washington St #160, Vancouver
- Nekter Juice Bar at 305 SE Chkalov Dr, Vancouver
- Juice It Up at 2790 NW 188th Ave #B, Hillsboro
- Jamba at 7204 NE Cornell Rd, Hillsboro
- Moberi at 2545 SW Cedar Hills Blvd #110, Beaverton
- Everbowl at 11727 SW Beaverton Hills, Beaverton
Cocktail Bars
These cocktail bars should have a nice ambience:
- Bar Rione at 804 NW 12th Ave
- Bacchus Bar at 422 SW Broadway
- Bar Diane at 2112 NW Irving St #105
- Noble Rot at 1111 E Burnside St, 4th Floor
- Niche Wine Bar at 1013 Main St, Vancouver
- The Low Road at 400 NW Miller Ave, Gresham
- Danu Tasting Room & Wine Bar at 173 NE 3rd Ave #107, Hillsboro
- Coyote’s Bar & Grill at 5301 W Baseline Rd, Hillsboro
- Syndicate Wine Bar at 12620 SW 1st St, Beaverton
- Vault at Lascala at 4725 SW Lombard Ave, Beaverton
Breweries & Sports Bars
Watch the big game or sample some unique suds at one of these breweries or sports bars:
- McGillacuddy’s Sports Bar & Grill at 11133 NE Halsey St
- Bridge City Taproom at 620 SE 122nd Ave
- Spirit of 77 at 500 NE MLK Jr Blvd
- Victor 23 Brewing at 2905 St Johns Blvd #3718, Vancouver
- Pour Sports Bar & Grill East County at 2157 NE Division St, Gresham
- The Growler Garage at 243 NW Miller Ave, Gresham
- Champions Sports Bar & Grill at 2947 SE 73rd Ave, Hillsboro
- The Dugout at 871 NE 25th Ave, Hillsboro
- Pacific Growlers Taphouse at 11427 SW Scholls Ferry Rd, Beaverton
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Enjoy Eating at the Best Portland Restaurants
We bet you are getting hungry after thinking about all of those delicious food options in your area. There was lots to learn about all kinds of great restaurants near you like Italian, steak houses, Mexican, Chinese, sushi, Asian, American, Indian, BBQ, Greek, Mediterranean, seafood, pizza, burgers, buffets, vegan restaurants and additional options for healthy food.
The post even got into breakfast and brunch spots, bakeries, desserts, donuts and ice cream shops. Plus there were cafes, smoothies, cocktail bars, breweries, and sports bars. Don’t forget that most of the above venues will allow you to order take-out or delivery online through those links.
It would help us and our readers out a lot if you could correct anything we may have gotten wrong or if you could share your own local food tips in the comments. Either way, we hope you enjoy eating delicious food at the best restaurants in Portland!