Portland, Oregon Restaurants

23 Hoyt
The restaurant scene in Portland is among the most vibrant and interesting in the country. 23Hoyt steps up to the plate with (former college softball player) Chef Amber Webster. Amber moved from San Diego in late 2010 with the recommendation of her mentor and former boss, chef Jason Neroni. Amber brings a gutsy, farm-to-table sensibility to the 23Hoyt menu and a light hand with hearty and satisfying dishes such as Pork Cassoulet and handmade pasta dishes. The crave-able menu (with the best burger in town) still fits within the realm of "gastro-pub" with familiar offerings that exceed expectations on your first bite. The comfortable cafe, bar and dining room features several seating areas including extensive outdoor cafe tables on bustling NW 23rd Avenue, in Nob Hill, the best boutique shopping neighborhood in the city.

3 Doors Down
Inclusive from the moment you grace the doorway, 3 Doors Down has a keen acumen for speeding up your wind down, flipping the switch from maddening day to welcoming respite. A playful, thoughtful, and engaging dining experience begins with the dynamic wine list (including prosecco on tap and barrel to bar wines by the glass), flowing effortlessly to the inventive starters, big bowls of pasta and shellfish, perfectly grilled fish and meats and our spaghetti and meatball Sunday suppers. 3 Doors Down offers a doff of the hat to Mother Italy and a harmonious affair with locally procured Pacific Northwest and American cuisine. Come in, sit down, and eat! Reservations are for dining only.

3 Doors Down Cafe
3 Doors Down Cafe is a local, neighborhood restaurant, offering new American cuisine prepared and served carefully and lovingly since 1994. The restaurant features meals prepared with local, fresh ingredients, an extensive and esoteric wine list, as well as award winning bartenders and top-notch service.
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 5:00pm-10:00pm, Sunday 4:00pm-9:00pm

a Cena Ristorante
At a Cena, we share a love for simply cooked meals enjoyed with friends and family. We value fresh ingredients, local Portland area farmers, handmade pastas and cured meats, daily prepared breads, consistency, a well-matched wine list, and a seasoned and personable staff. With these elements, we strive to offer our guests a fine-dining experience with the comfort and warmth of an Italian country kitchen. Salute!

Accanto
Accanto is a lively cafe, enoteca and neighborhood gathering spot located next to Genoa restaurant in Southeast Portland. Accanto inhabits a formerly vacant space in the historic Genoa Building. Offering several small dishes for sharing and a handful of entrees, Accanto's menu will change with the seasons. Inspired by the many neighborhood enotecas he visited throughout Italy, chef David Anderson wanted to create Portland's version of this communal gathering space where the food and ingredients are of the highest quality. Accanto's wine list draws from Europe, as well as the Pacific Northwest; guests can also choose from Genoa's extensive bottle selection. The beverage list features cocktails made with spirits from local distillers, as well as Italian Grappas and digestivos. Since we live in the greatest beer city in the world, local microbrews will always be on tap. After many years in the making, this quiet neighborhood corner finally comes to life. We hope that you can join us.

Aladdin Theater
Once a vaudeville house, a family movie emporium, and a porn institution, the Aladdin Theater now stands as one of the shining lights of Portland's music venues. The theater has won numerous awards as Portland's favorite live music venue.

Alexis
Alexis serves traditional Greek cuisine, featuring menu items such as the house special kalamarika (calamari), to the moussaka and lamb plate specials. Don't forget to top the evening off with a helping of baklava - a traditional Greek dessert that will provide the perfect end to a meal at Alexis.
Hours: Lunch Monday-Friday 11:30am-2:00pm, Dinner Monday-Thursday 5:00pm-10:00pm, Friday-Saturday 5:00pm-11:00pm

Allium Neighborhood Bistro
Allium is an intimate neighborhood restaurant. Chefs Pascal Chureau and Ian Ragsdale and Pastry Chef Kim Lemkau offer local, sustainably conscious epicurean plates featuring New American and European cuisines. Daily fare focuses on fresh, seasonal ingredients straight from local farmers and purveyors.

Andina
At Andina, they are proud to feature a native Peruvian cooking staff representing both the traditional culinary styles and their latest incarnation in the 'Novoandina' cuisine. The Peruvian equivalent of Portland's own Northwest Regional cuisine, Novoandina aspires to revive native, pre-colonial ingredients and techniques and incorporate them into a modern presentation beholden to the highest international standards.
Hours: Sunday-Saturday 11:30am-2:30pm, Sunday-Thursday 5:00pm-9:30pm, Friday-Saturday 5:00pm-10:30pm

Andrea's Cha Cha Club
Upstairs, Andrea's is a sneeringly fun karaoke bar, but a tiny dance floor downstairs holds its real charm. Beneath the strains of amateur renditions of Journey songs lies a steamy, rhythm-infused salsa club. The dance floor is admittedly small, but that doesn't stop true salsa dancers from flocking to this club to infuse a little Cuban motion into the night.
Hours: Monday 9:00am-5:00pm, Tuesday-Wednesday, Friday 3:00pm-2:30am, Thursday 1:00pm-2:30am

Antoni's Restaurant
A family owned and operated American Diner with a Mediterranean Flair that serves the best Gyros in Town!!

Apizza Scholls
18" Neo-Neopolitan style pizzas served in a bustling environment.

Aquariva
Easygoing and dramatic elegance. Relaxed sophistication. Perfect riverside location. Aquariva Italian Kitchen + Wine Bar offers a seasonally Italian-inspired menu on the banks of the Willamette River just minutes from downtown. Outdoor riverside patio dining. Complimentary valet parking and wireless internet access. NOTE: When using GPS, enter address 4650 SW Macadam Ave, Portland, Oregon 97239.

Aviary
Located in the Alberta Arts district of Northeast Portland, Aviary combines industrial design with local art, reclaimed wood from the original site, and locally crafted lighting. With a chef's counter, communal table and a seasonal patio. Three co-chefs, Sarah Pliner, Jasper Shen, and Kat Whitehead, collaborate on an eclectic menu of small plates inspired by France and Asia. Leah Moorhead's wine list draws from boutique wineries in France and the Pacific Northwest with a cocktail list with seasonal infusions.

Bar Avignon
Market driven menu, changes daily. Oysters on the half shell. House made pasta & charcuterie. Hand crafted cocktails. Eight beers on draught. Beer engine. Award winning wine list. 25 wines by the glass. Outdoor seating. Happy Hour 5p-6p Monday-Friday. Late night burgers served 10p-12a Friday & Saturday nights only. Delicious. Comfortable. Casual. Sexy.

Bastas Trattoria and Bar
Bastas opened its doors in 1992 and has always taken advantage of our Northwest bounty . We use local organic produce, meats, forest ingredients as well as fish. All of our fresh pastas as well as sausages, pancetta, breads, desserts and infusions are made in house. We believe in supporting our local artisans, and even though our chairs are original (recycled) post modern, they were refurbished locally and the couches and tables were made only a few blocks away. The wood on the walls and tables was salvaged from local barn lumber, and even the point of sale system was designed and is maintained locally. We are at fault in only one way... our award winning wine list is Italian, like the owner.

Beaker & Flask
Beaker and Flask features the seasonally driven and creative cuisine of award winning chef Ben Bettinger. Owner/Bartender Kevin Ludwig showcases his talents with an innovative artisanal cocktail menu. Expect a knowledgeable, professional, friendly service staff.

Beast
Naomi Pomeroy, who was deservedly nominated for a James Beard award this year, runs a restaurant that's both intimate and communal. You sit at long tables and the guests tend to be knowledgeable food mavens, so there's inevitably good conversation. Since everyone is eating the same food, the meal itself is the verbal centerpiece. The set dinner menu changes weekly and is as responsive to the seasons as a robin and it's usually a 2 1/2-hour affair, beautifully paced with superb service. Pomeroy's cooking is inspired by French grandmothers, with touches rustic and elegant. The six courses are well-thought-out, individually and collectively, but all of it done in down-home Portland style: no fuss, no white napery. At the end of the meal you have had the perfect amount of food, in exquisite balance. The wine list is small and carefully thought out...a pairing of a small pour for each course is available, and highly recommended! . -Roger Porter for the Oregonian

Benihana - Beaverton
Prepare for a dining experience unlike any other. Watch as your personal chef performs the ancient art of Teppanyaki. Listen as razor-sharp blades slice through tender steak and juicy chicken. Take in the aroma of sizzling shrimp, lobster and savory vegetables.

Or visit our sushi bar, where your sushi chef will prepare fresh nigiri, sashimi and specialty rolls, all with the same flair that made Benihana a legend in Japanese cuisine.

Besaw's
From hearty breakfasts to innovative dinners, Besaw's is a cozy and quaint restaurant that serves up traditional American fare, using only the freshest in local Northwest ingredients.
Hours: Monday 7:00am-3:00pm, Tuesday-Friday 7:00am-10:00pm, Saturday 8:00am-10:00pm, Sunday 8:00am-3:00pm