Best Restaurants for Foodies in Southwest Portland

22 restaurants available nearby

1. Kachka

4.8

Exceptional(2270)

Price: Expensive

• Eastern European • Southeast Portland

Booked 56 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

2. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5658)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 89 times today

Nostrana—literally ours—invokes local. Simple food from honest ingredients. Pure, regional, Italian. Opened in 2005, Nostrana is Chef/Owner Cathy Whims’ love letter to Italy. This is a restaurant built on relationships: with our amazing farmers and purveyors, our dedicated staff, and of course with you, our guest.We hope to offer something timeless and authentic in a beautiful space, the regional specialties of Italy deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. We strive to be better every day. We're currently reserving indoor tables and bar seating. When available, outdoor patio reservations may be subject to weather disruptions.A Service Charge of 22% is applied to all checks at Nostrana, providing a professional and equitable wage for all team members.

3. Oma's Hideaway

4.7

Exceptional(149)

Price: Expensive

• Indonesian / Malaysian • Southeast Portland

Booked 32 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.

4. Le Pigeon

4.9

Exceptional(1642)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southeast Portland

Booked 26 times today

Le Pigeon serves adventurous French-inspired food, along with a varied selection of wines in an intimate dining room on Portland’s East Burnside Street.

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5. Higgins Restaurant & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(3151)

Price: Expensive

• Organic • Southwest Portland

Booked 42 times today

At Higgins we are fortunate to be situated in one of the world’s most fertile, productive and diverse agricultural regions

6. Mayrose

4.3

Awesome(118)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown

Booked 7 times today

A popular downtown gathering spot for hotel guests and Portland locals alike, Mayrose celebrates the earthy, provocative progressive nature of this city within a hotel labelled for the strength and individualism of its namesake. Immerse yourself in its stunning décor and discover cuisine that expands your culinary horizons. Stop by the cozy Mayrose Coffee Bar every morning for a perfectly prepared cup of local coffee and a scrumptious pastry. When the sun sets, come to our Mayrose Bar to enjoy modern interpretations of classic cocktails, finely curated wines, or sink into a local brew. A lounge menu is available with selections from our Mayrose Restaurant. Live music on select nights. The restaurant is also equipped with a private dining room for meetings and social events.

7. Magna Kusina

4.9

Exceptional(136)

Price: Moderate

• Filipino • Southeast Portland

Booked 48 times today

Chef Carlo Lamagna, one of Food and Wines Best New Chefs and a James Beard Awards finalist, brings a twist to the food he grew up on. A modern take on Filipino cuisine steeped in traditional dishes. Old school flavor with a new school style. Connecting with diners through flavor and story. Enjoy signature takes on popular Filipino dishes at this award winning restaurant.

8. LeChon

4.8

Exceptional(3562)

Price: Moderate

• South American • Southwest Portland

Booked 66 times today

Lechon is a South American dining experience that seamlessly combines the fiery cooking of Argentina, Chile and Patagonia, along with creative inspiration of the chef. Enjoy perfectly charred 28-day dry-aged ribeye, grilled octopus with chorizo, housemade piquillo pepper and pork empanadas, slow roasted lechon, refreshing ceviches and smoked bone marrow.Executive Chef Jaco Smith consistently pushes the boundaries on traditional Latin fare by incorporating wood-fired flavors into his cuisine while boasting a view of the Willamette River that few Portland restaurants can offer. Smith comes from a large family of cattle, sheep and grain farmers. He started cooking at a young age in his mother’s kitchen. His favorite childhood memories include the tastes of dulce de leche, flan and grilled breads, reminiscent of South American flavors and commonly found on South African kitchen tables.

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9. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(189)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland

Booked 42 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.

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10. Departure Restaurant and Lounge

4.4

Awesome(4435)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 36 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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Lori
San Francisco Bay Area •31 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Amazing! The flavors just burst in your mouth! My husband got the meat tasting and I got the vegetarian tasting, and we shared. Again the flavors were spectacular! Our service was excellent and they were so informative. Such a memorable time for us.
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Le PigeonPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Southeast Portland
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4.9
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MichaelVIP
Portland / Oregon •76 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always great food and service. Impressive wine list.
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
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4.7
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Westley
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We have been to this restaurant quite a few times and always love it here. Great food, drink, service and ambience. My wife was born in Russia and this plays makes gives her a lot of nostalgia and she can vouche for the authenticity of the cuisine. Can't recommend enough!
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KachkaPrice: Expensive• Eastern European• Southeast Portland
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4.8
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Alexander
St. Louis •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Really fantastic food and great service. Dishes are on the small side, but what they lack in size they make up in flavor.
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Oma's HideawayPrice: Expensive• Indonesian / Malaysian• Southeast Portland
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4.7
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VickiVIP
Portland / Oregon •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I hadn’t been to the Higgins Bar in a long time although always loved it from way back. It was full and very busy - good thing I made a reservation because I think I got the last tiny table. If I want to sit at that beautiful bar I’ll need to come even earlier. It was a symphony night so maybe that was the reason. Ordered from the bistro menu and had a smaller pasta entree (radiatore pasta w/fennel sausage) that was delicious along with a cotes de Provence rose. Perfect! Wait staff were delightful. I was treated to a tiny delight amuse bouche before dinner. Fun evening pre-symphony 💕
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Higgins Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• Organic• Southwest Portland
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4.7

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22 restaurants available nearby

1. Kachka

2. Nostrana

3. Oma's Hideaway

4. Le Pigeon

5. Higgins Restaurant & Bar

6. Mayrose

7. Magna Kusina

8. LeChon

9. Mediterranean Exploration Company

10. Departure Restaurant and Lounge

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