Best Restaurants for Birthdays in South Waterfront

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1. Morton's The Steakhouse - Portland

4.7

Exceptional(2501)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 37 times today

What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak… Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton's seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience. With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. For a glimpse of a higher standard of steakhouse, come see the legendary Morton's experience for yourself.

2. Kachka

4.9

Exceptional(2218)

Price: Expensive

• Eastern European • Southeast Portland

Booked 60 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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3. Departure Restaurant and Lounge

4.4

Awesome(4408)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 40 times today

From street food-styled starters and meal-sized classics, to rice and noodle specialties to ethically-sourced sushi, Departure Portland embraces the bounty of the Pacific Northwest to deliver the fiery flavors of the Far East. Whether steamed or stir-fried, smoked or sautéed, each dish leads guests to another stage along Departure's culinary adventure.

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4. Fogo de Chao - Portland

3.9

Excellent(4300)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Southwest Portland

Booked 197 times today

Fogo de Chao - Portland is a popular spot for birthday celebrations. Reviewers rave about the excellent food and service, noting special touches like birthday desserts and a personalized note. The ambiance also adds to the special occasion feel.

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5. Screen Door - Eastside

4.9

Exceptional(923)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Northeast Portland

Booked 58 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.

6. Oma's Hideaway

4.8

Exceptional(129)

Price: Expensive

• Indonesian / Malaysian • Southeast Portland

Booked 35 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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7. The Melting Pot - Portland

4.4

Awesome(2576)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown

Booked 53 times today

You could just eat dinner ... or ... you can fondue at The Melting Pot! We are a Portland institution since 1989 and we invite you to dine with us today.* We are unlike any other restaurant in town. We offer a truly unique dining experience that is not only fun and interactive, but delicious! * We specialize in celebrations, whether it's a birthday, date night or you're just celebrating life!* We offer special packages for your big night out, including balloons, roses and teddy bears that are ready for you when you arrive.* Proudly offering, and setting the trend in, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan dining options.

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8. Gracie's - Portland

4.4

Awesome(2259)

Price: Moderate

• Northwest • Southwest Portland

Booked 35 times today

With soaring ceilings and an abundance of elegance and style, Gracie’s exudes Hollywood glamour. Our menus feature unique, classic American fare and innovative locally sourced Pacific Northwest dishes. If you enjoy an intimate brunch with a “friend” – settle into an oversized banquette and let yourself be pampered. We’ll make sure the paparazzi don’t find you. We offer validated parking in both the lot and garage across the street.

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9. Mama Mia Trattoria

4.3

Awesome(1786)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Italian • Downtown

Booked 19 times today

When you step through the doors of Mama Mia Trattoria, you've taken a step back in time to a traditional Italian kitchen where everything is made from scratch, including our mozzarella cheese, fresh pastas, sauces, and our scrumptious desserts. We are committed to providing the highest quality food and service and spare absolutely no expense when using the best local products and sustainable resources available. Our old school classic Italian food, like that offered at the finest restaurants in “Little Italy’s” across the United States. Our guarantee is to exceed your expectations.

10. Tartuca

4.8

Exceptional(62)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Northeast Portland

Booked 17 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!

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Junior
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined today
The food was so good and the service was top level
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Fogo de Chao - PortlandPrice: Moderate• Brazilian• Southwest Portland
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3.9
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Daniela
Monterrey •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Food has really good taste, just super robust for a brunch but I suppose that’s the southern style (it was my first time eating southern food). But I could definitely go back.
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Screen Door - EastsidePrice: Moderate• Southern• Northeast Portland
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4.9
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Nick
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The Ruski Zakuski experience was phenomenal, and with the addition of a cavier and a bread dish, was the perfect amount of food! We were too full for desert, but they still brought out a small frosted cookie with a candle, as it was a birthday event. Absolutely on my permanent dinner spot rotation.
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KachkaPrice: Expensive• Eastern European• Southeast Portland
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4.9
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Marina
Baltimore / Maryland •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Even on a raining evening the rooftop view was beautiful. It was a friends birthday and our first girls night out in a long time. We did Omakase and it was so worth it. The staff was great. Helped picked up our many drink options and helped us get out in time for our show at 7 even when we arrived at 5:30. If we didn’t have plans after we would have stayed much longer and probably tried many of the other dishes.
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Departure Restaurant and LoungePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Asian• Downtown
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4.4
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Edward
Hawaii •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 13, 2024
Service slow & noisy, food excellent If you like steak & don’t care about service this is an excellent place
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Morton's The Steakhouse - PortlandPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.7

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41 restaurants available nearby

1. Morton's The Steakhouse - Portland

2. Kachka

3. Departure Restaurant and Lounge

4. Fogo de Chao - Portland

5. Screen Door - Eastside

6. Oma's Hideaway

7. The Melting Pot - Portland

8. Gracie's - Portland

9. Mama Mia Trattoria

10. Tartuca

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