Best Casual Restaurants in Forest Park

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1. Jeju

4.7

Exceptional(23)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Southeast Portland

Booked 5 times today

Korean-American cuisine with a focus on wood-fired cooking techniques and whole-animal butchery, Jeju Restaurant is the newest addition to the Han Oak family of restaurants by Chef Peter Cho and Sun Young Park.

2. Yalla

4.8

Exceptional(123)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Southwest Portland

Booked 34 times today

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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3. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(164)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland

Booked 30 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.

4. Shalom Y'all

4.9

Exceptional(107)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Southeast Portland

Booked 35 times today

Shalom Y'all is an exploration and celebration of the Levant. We combines flavors and dishes from the Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Middle East with the produce and proteins of the Pacific Northwest to produce a phenomenal menu. Some standout items include the grilled lamb chops in Greek vinaigrette, the Baharat spiced chicken kebab served over mejadara, and our silky hummus served with fresh baked pita.Shalom Y'all is located in the heart of Eastside Portland, Oregon and boasts a charming, industrial atmosphere featuring exposed cement walls flanked by warm wooden accents. You'll experience innovative yet approachable cuisine, an inspired menu of cocktails and beverages, all in a lively atmosphere.We are currently reserving seating in our Dining Room, our Bar (21+), and our Chef's Counter.

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5. Urban Farmer Portland

4.5

Awesome(2885)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 37 times today

Located in the beautiful 8th floor atrium of The Nines Hotel Portland, Urban Farmer was founded on the idea that combining responsibly sourced food, high-quality ingredients and down-to-earth values would create a new kind of steakhouse, where people could create memories and communities could thrive. We're less steak and more house. Our house - and yours.

6. Lilia Comedor

4.8

Exceptional(331)

Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Southwest Portland

Booked 8 times today

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. The airy, unpretentious space and breezy patio befit the South Waterfront vibe.Please note, our prices vary each week according to market price of local ingredients.

7. Tartuca

4.8

Exceptional(63)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Northeast Portland

Booked 16 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!

8. MiNGO West

4.9

Exceptional(2735)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Beaverton

Booked 29 times today

Simple Italian food. Great service. Thoughtful wine list. Creative cocktails. Ideal summertime patio.Eat. Drink. Celebrate.Dining times may be enforced so that we can allow as many people as possible to have a dining experience! We typically estimate 1.5 hrs for 2 people, 2hrs for 4-6 people, and 2.5 hours for 6-8people. Thank you for your cooperation. We look forward to hosting you!

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9. Olympia Provisions Southeast

4.7

Exceptional(1352)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Southeast Portland

Booked 35 times today

Tucked into one of Portland’s beautifully restored industrial buildings, Olympia Provisions Southeast has grown from establishing the city’s first salumeria to being a destination for refined, European-style dishes. Our menu here is guided by the capable hands of Chef Matthew Jarrell, and reflects an innovative approach to the traditions of rustic Spanish and Mediterranean cooking. In combining these methods with the clean, bold flavors of the Pacific Northwest, Jarrell's dishes highlight the locally-sourced meats and seasonal vegetables you’ll find on his menus. Enjoy in our main dining area or indoor patio.

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10. Oswego Grill - Beaverton

4.6

Exceptional(877)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Beaverton

Booked 35 times today

We are pleased to once again offer indoor dining, as well as outdoor dining in our covered and heated patios. Curbside pick-up service is also available for to-go orders at all Oswego Grill locations.Est. 2009 Family owned and operated. We feature a wood-fired grill at the heart of our restaurant, which allows us to cook all of our USDA choice domestic steaks, burgers, fresh seafood and even one of our salads over Mesquite and Applewood. We are passionate about genuine hospitality and delivering scratch made meals from fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, the best the Northwest has to offer. Open daily for lunch, happy hour, dinner and a second late night happy hour, there's always a good reason to drop by and discover a new favorite. For craveable food and handcrafted cocktails, you have come to the right place: Oswego Grill. We look forward to welcoming you to our family.

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Annette
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Perfect experience all around. We were a party of 11 that included 3 young kids. Very relaxed atmosphere and so professional. Service was very friendly and accommodating. Food was delicious. Highly recommend.
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Urban Farmer PortlandPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.5
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KRYSTAL
Dallas - Fort Worth •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Incredible. This place has been on my list of places to try for a while. Reservations only but we were able to snag a quick counter spot for an early dinner. Will be back for special occasion for sure!
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JejuPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• Southeast Portland
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4.7
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Thomad
Seattle / Eastern Washington •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a great time sitting at the Chef’s counter. Everything from the drinks, my wife had the Rosé and I had the Moroccan mint tea, to the incredible crispy lamb hummus with fresh hot & puffy pita, to the roasted beet salad and the lamb chops were incredible. The service was timely and the atmosphere was so lively. Really nice place to go while in Portland. Can’t wait to go back with some friends.
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Mediterranean Exploration CompanyPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Northwest Portland
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4.8
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Christopher
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Staff was extremely attentive and accommodating to my nut allergies. All of our food and wine from starters to entrees was absolutely amazing. Atmosphere was tremendous too.
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YallaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Southwest Portland
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4.8
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Suzanne
Los Angeles •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
Our divine waiter went above and beyond. He graciously pointed out all the vegan options on the menu and his suggestions were spot on. After the meal, I got caught by a stopped train and a hot cookie was presented to me. A memorable experience for sure!
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Shalom Y'allPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Southeast Portland
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4.9

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107 restaurants available nearby

1. Jeju

2. Yalla

3. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4. Shalom Y'all

5. Urban Farmer Portland

6. Lilia Comedor

7. Tartuca

8. MiNGO West

9. Olympia Provisions Southeast

10. Oswego Grill - Beaverton

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