Best Lunch Restaurants in Madison South

72 restaurants available nearby

1. Alpenrausch

4.5

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Southeast Portland

Booked 30 times today

Named one of 20 Best New Restaurants in America for 2024 By Bon Appetit! In a distant European city, Fabian and Miriam vanished into the Alps, trading their city lives for mountain solitude. Once busy young professionals, their days were consumed by demanding careers, their rare weekends cherished for dining out and dancing, occasionally venturing into the mountains.But destiny intervened when Miriam inherited her grandfather's Alpine hut, nestled amidst the rustic charms of the mountains. They cut ties with the city, forsaking it for good. Days were spent farming, foraging, crafting cheese, and making wine. Nights brought cooking, baking, wine-drinking, and stargazing.Friends from the city visited, but Fabian and Miriam never looked back. They were drawn deeper into the mountains, caught in the Alpenrausch's dual meaning—the exhilaration of mountain air and the intoxication of good company, fine wine, and schnapps.Come experience Alpenrausch!

2. Lucca

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4.7

Exceptional(554)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • North Portland

Booked 39 times today

Lucca, a wood fired Italian-inspired restaurant is located in one of Portland's favorite historic neighborhoods. This vibrant eatery serves farm fresh ingredients in a bustling, stylish dining room reminiscent of the trattorias found within the walls of their Italian sister city Lucca, where families and tourists gather to celebrate and enjoy the seasonal bounty.

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3. Screen Door - Eastside

4.9

Exceptional(939)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Northeast Portland

Booked 76 times today

Walk-in's always welcome! Screen Door is a restaurant that presents itself as a love letter to the American South and the revival of regional cooking. Each day, the restaurant receives natural, local organic meats and produce from nearby vendors. The inclusion of regional Pacific Northwest ingredients into a menu of dishes developed in the south has created a unique flavor profile in Screen Door's menu. Many of Screen Doors dishes draw their inspiration from Louisiana and the Cajun cooking that's found there. These include our world-famous Fried Chicken, Lowcountry shrimp and grits, smoked andouille chicken gumbo and fried okra. Other items, like the house-smoked beef brisket and braised pork shoulder, come straight from the state of Texas. The rest of the South is well represented as well with a Carolina pulled pork sandwich, chicken and waffles, crispy fried oysters and a pimiento cheese & sausage biscuit sandwich with a fried egg and cheddar grits.

4. Kachka

4.8

Exceptional(2247)

Price: Expensive

• Eastern European • Southeast Portland

Booked 65 times today

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 our chef/owner grew up eating. Kachka is open for indoor onsite dining. Walk-in lounge and bar seating are also available. Our Lavka grocery is open from 11am-9pm daily with counter service ordering from our Lavka cafe and deli available from 11-3. Seating is first come first serve on our upper patio or indoor lounge tables. We have proudly replaced tipping with a 22% service fee in order to provide a base wage of $25 per hour and free healthcare for all employees. More information is available at kachkapdx.com/wage-equityFor more info about Kachka, and our deli Lavka please visit our website: https://www.kachkapdx.com/about-us

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5. Salty's on the Columbia

4.7

Exceptional(7956)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • Northeast Portland

Booked 82 times today

Salty’s on the Columbia River serves award-winning Pacific Northwest Coastal Cuisine with astonishing waterfront views and endearing hospitality. For nearly four decades, Salty’s has proudly welcomed generations of locals and travelers celebrating vacations, engagements, business, or simply a lovely day on the water. Beautifully decorated to lift your spirits, we welcome you to take in the amazing waterfront and mountain views and fresh air of the Columbia River. Salty’s on the Columbia River is ranked as one of Portland’s best restaurants winning honors as one of the Top 100 Most Scenic Restaurants and Top 100 Best Brunches in America by OpenTable, and Eater’s #1 of the 15 Essential Portland Seafood Restaurants. Our Northwest wine menu has won the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence since 2003. We are proudly independent, family owned and operated with woman ownership.

6. Han Oak

4.8

Exceptional(51)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Northeast Portland

Booked 12 times today

Han Oak has brought back hot pot! With 1-week dry aged short rib, hand cut noodles, and a beautiful array of mushroms and greens, all cooked table side in our bone broth supreme. Han Oak is a communal, prix-fixe Korean restaurant emphasizing traditional flavors, seasonal ingredients, and fine technique. From their addictive hot pot to their mouthwatering dumplings, every bite at Han Oak is a taste of pure happiness.Join the fun at Han Oak with their themed set menu, currently all about a Korean Hot Pot and interactive dining, available for reservation from Wednesday to Saturday nights. Get ready to dive into a feast of Korean flavors that will leave you smiling from ear to ear. Book a later reservation and ask about our full-on karaoke setup! Karaoke may or may not happen but if you see the disco lights and the fog machine on, get in the queue!

7. Oma's Hideaway

4.8

Exceptional(138)

Price: Expensive

• Indonesian / Malaysian • Southeast Portland

Booked 36 times today

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.Born during the pandemic as a pop-up in the Gado Gado parking lot, Oma’s became a permanent beacon of iridescent light in Portland’s Richmond neighborhood in 2021. The menu draws from Tina’s life story, taking influence from the craveable, soul-satisfying hawker food of Singapore and Malaysia and “turning up the volume” with exaggerated yet balanced flavors in Chef Tom’s signature style. Oma’s serves dinner accompanied by a seasonal list of hand-crafted cocktails and zero-proof drinks.

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8. Metropolitan Tavern

4.4

Awesome(660)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 20 times today

Metropolitan Tavern – Metropolitan Tavern, on the top floor of Hotel Eastlund is where you’ll find contemporary dishes and hand-crafted cocktails. Come and enjoy Metropolitan Tavern’s inventive “small plates”, shareable boards, Entrees, variety of fresh hand stretched artisan pizzas, and more. Modern yet casual restaurant and bar with patio seating and spectacular views of the city.

9. Mi Cava & Cocina

4.4

Awesome(135)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Southeast Portland

Booked 2 times today

Mi Cava & Cocina family has been in the restaurant industry for 30+ years, although it has been a different concept than MI CAVA & COCINA, our passion for quality food and drinks is unparalleled. Mi CAVA & COCINA is a very long-planned project that took years of development; from looking for the perfect location which will make an impact on the community, to finding the perfect team to create an amazing menu and be confident that we can deliver exceptional service. From multiple short trips around the Northwest to the very long tiring trips to Mexico seeking inspiration, to countless hours creating the recipes that made it to the menu.Mi Cava & Cocina is contemporary cuisine inspired from areas South of Mexico to the Pacific Northwest. We will be working with ingredients directly from the source to ensure freshness and sustainability.

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10. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Portland Hawthorne

4.6

Exceptional(94)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Southeast Portland

Booked 14 times today

Cheers for the New Year together. Please come join us for a FREE EXPERIENCE OF FARMHOUSE STYLE NIGHT MARKET from Fri DEC 29th - Sun DEC 31st for all the reservations.Not your typical Thai! We are a Thai New Generation restaurant focusing on bringing you adventurous, bold flavors of traditional and non-traditional dishes using the freshest ingredients by Chef-Owner, Kasem “Pop” Saengsawang. Look out for our nightly specials from regional home-cooked dishes to market fried grasshoppers, Panang Neau, Hat Yai Fried Chicken, Basil Bomb, Volcano Cup, and many more. We are consistently voted the "Best Thai Restaurant" in San Francisco by Michelin Bib Gourmand 2016 - 2019. The Best Thai Restaurant. San Francisco, Oakland, Menlo Park, Portland, and Los Angeles

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Portland / Oregon •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Thanks for the best time every time! The blood mimosa delivered. Delicious everything. See you soon!
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Screen Door - EastsidePrice: Moderate• Southern• Northeast Portland
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4.9
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Chelsea
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
At Salty's, the vibrant atmosphere perfectly complemented our dining experience. The thoughtfully designed space strikes an ideal balance between casual comfort and refined elegance, with warm lighting and tasteful décor creating an inviting ambiance. Our server Kevin was particularly outstanding, demonstrating an impressive knowledge of the menu and providing attentive service without being intrusive. His genuine enthusiasm and helpful recommendations enhanced our meal significantly. Unfortunately, while the food was certainly enjoyable and well-prepared, the steep prices didn't quite align with the quality or portions. Kevin and entire staff worked seamlessly as a team, from the welcoming host to the efficient staff setting tables for the next guests, all contributing to a pleasant evening. The service culture and atmosphere at Salty's is not only commendable and worthwhile, had those factors been less stellar we would be choosing a different restaurant next time due to cost alone.
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Salty's on the ColumbiaPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Northeast Portland
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4.7
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John
Portland / Oregon •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Absolutely amazing cuisine, the Chef went above and beyond to make our dining experience incredible! Our waitress was very attentive as well, we will for sure be back.
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AlpenrauschPrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• Southeast Portland
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4.5
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Ron
Portland / Oregon •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Prompt, courteous and efficient service as always at Kachka. Food and beverage variety is wonderful.
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KachkaPrice: Expensive• Eastern European• Southeast Portland
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4.8
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Jeannette
Portland / Oregon •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 11, 2024
Pleasant experience, the happy hour prices were reasonable and our server was one of the best I’ve had in quite a while
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LuccaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North Portland
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4.7

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72 restaurants available nearby

1. Alpenrausch

2. Lucca

3. Screen Door - Eastside

4. Kachka

5. Salty's on the Columbia

6. Han Oak

7. Oma's Hideaway

8. Metropolitan Tavern

9. Mi Cava & Cocina

10. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Portland Hawthorne

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