Best Romantic Restaurants in Forest Park

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1. Janken

4.8

Exceptional(1003)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creative Japanese • Pearl District

Booked 50 times today

Janken is the perfect place for a romantic dinner. The reviews rave about its beautiful ambiance and professional service, perfect for a special occasion. It's often described as a stylish setting with amazing food, great cocktails, and fantastic presentation. Plus, the creative Japanese-Korean fusion cuisine adds a unique touch to the dining experience.

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2. Portland City Grill

4.5

Awesome(9415)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 118 times today

Take in the sweeping city and landscape views. Sip a standout wine or craft cocktail. Dazzle your palate with seafood inspired by Northwest, Island or Asian milieus; an expertly prepared steak; farm-fresh salad; or another memorable dish. Our attentive staff will make you feel at home—in our rarefied air 30 floors above Portland.

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3. RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown

4.9

Exceptional(7372)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Northwest Portland

Booked 90 times today

For more than 8 decades we have been offering guests the best steaks in town, providing impeccable service with an unmatched wine list. With over 80 years of continuous family ownership, RingSide Steakhouse is a legend in the world of steakhouses. Start with RingSide's world famous onion rings...a recipe that is a closely held family secret. Choose a steak from a menu offering a variety of USDA Prime selections that are aged a minimum of four weeks and hand cut on the premises. Choose a wine from more than 900 labels. Wine Spectator has recognized RingSide Steakhouse yearly with its Best of Award of Excellence since 2001.

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4. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(164)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland

Booked 32 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.

5. Dolly Olive

4.8

Exceptional(163)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Northwest Portland

Booked 34 times today

Located in the heart of Downtown Portland, OR on the bustling corner of SW Alder & SW 12th, Dolly Olive centers around Southern Mediterranean ingredients and flavors, with an emphasis on an in house bakery program, fresh made pastas, and Italian aperitifs. Dolly Olive sports an inviting atmosphere featuring soft leather banquettes, warm wood accents, and custom patterned tiles. We're currently serving brunch & dinner daily with a midday aperitivo hour. Whether you're stopping in for a pre-show dinner, celebrating a special event in your life, or just popping in for a quick bite at Dolly Olive you can expect an excellent experience, start to finish.

6. República

4.8

Exceptional(883)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mexican • Pearl District

Booked 7 times today

James Beard-nominated, Chef's Prix Fixe Tasting Experience by Executive Chef Jose Camarena, recontextualizes Mexican cuisine and culture through Storytelling. We exclusively offer a prix fixe tasting menu experience, with 7-Course and a 10-Course options. Both experiences are meant to honor the complex history that created each dish, as well as leave a lasting impact on all those who taste this beautiful food and listen to our stories. República is a tasting menu-only restaurant. We offer a 7-course menu at $128 or a 10-course menu at $150 per person. We kindly require all guests to disclose all dietary restrictions and allergies prior to their reservation. We are unable to accommodate allergies to nightshades, chile, allium, rice . Additionally we are not a gluten free kitchen and are unable to provide nut and seed free diners. Please note our menu offerings change daily.What you see below, is NOT our current menu.

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7. Bellpine at The Ritz-Carlton Portland

4.6

Exceptional(355)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Northwest Portland

Booked 22 times today

Located on the 20th floor, Bellpine presents panoramic views of the city and beyond. Acclaimed Executive Chef Pedro Almeida, whose previous restaurants earned Michelin Stars under his leadership, leads the culinary artistry of Bellpine. Inspiration is drawn from Oregon’s bountiful Willamette Valley, the state’s farms, ranchers, rivers, and the Pacific Ocean. The menu features ingredients indigenous to the region as well as items from local purveyors and skilled artisans. The culinary journey is accentuated with world-class wine selections featuring exceptional Oregon wineries and unique spirits crafted by the region’s master distillers.

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8. Departure Restaurant and Lounge

4.4

Awesome(4409)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 46 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.

9. LeChon

4.9

Exceptional(3512)

Price: Moderate

• South American • Southwest Portland

Booked 59 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.

10. Arden

4.8

Exceptional(990)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Northwest Portland

Booked 12 times today

Arden is the perfect spot for a romantic evening. Reviews consistently praise its warm ambiance, delicious food, and exceptional service. Many customers recommend it for date night or a special occasion. The prix fixe menu with wine pairings is often mentioned as a memorable experience. As one reviewer noted, 'Arden is a great romantic date spot!'

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Triciad
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We had a wonderful dinner. Our table was perfect, our waiter was awesome. The food was wonderful as always. This is our go to restaurant when entertaining out of town guests.
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Portland City GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.5
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Maryellen
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Thankfully, we were seated in the back in a lovely, cozy room. William was an attentive server. The onion rings were perfect, as always. Steaks were delicious. We found it to be a perfect Anniversary Dinner destination.
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RingSide Steakhouse - UptownPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Northwest Portland
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4.9
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nathalie
Portland / Oregon •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had and amazing time. The food was exquisite, the angelHair pasta with caviar and truffle was to die for. Every dish was so flavorful and right portions. Ended with desert that was also just amazing. Can’t wait to go back
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JankenPrice: Very Expensive• Creative Japanese• Pearl District
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4.8
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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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Karen
Portland / Oregon •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Delicious pasta, foccacia and cocktails. Excellent fries also. They know what they're doing here.
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Dolly OlivePrice: Expensive• Italian• Northwest Portland
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4.8

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1. Janken

2. Portland City Grill

3. RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown

4. Mediterranean Exploration Company

5. Dolly Olive

6. República

7. Bellpine at The Ritz-Carlton Portland

8. Departure Restaurant and Lounge

9. LeChon

10. Arden

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