Best Fun Restaurants in Southeast Portland

144 restaurants available nearby

1. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5622)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 55 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.

2. L'Orange

4.9

Exceptional(104)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Southeast Portland

Booked 17 times today

Named one of the New York Times America's Best Restaurants 2024! Tucked away upstairs in a charming old storefront and voted one of Portland's 'Best New Restaurants' in 2023, L'Orange features an intimate dining space that beckons you to immerse yourself in a different era. Chef Joel Stocks and his talented team will guide your palate through adventurous dishes that blend European culinary traditions with the finest local ingredients. Experience the taste of "Old Portland" with every bite. Enhance your dining experience with a thoughtfully curated selection of wines, personally chosen by Owner/Winemaker Jeff Vejr and his team. While our wine list boasts a European focus, we also showcase a variety of local wines, including the exceptional offerings from Jeff's own Golden Cluster label. Join us at L'Orange for a taste of history, innovation, and the vibrant flavors of the Pacific Northwest!

3. Han Oak

4.8

Exceptional(53)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Northeast Portland

Booked 10 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!

4. Kachka

4.8

Exceptional(2251)

Price: Expensive

• Eastern European • Southeast Portland

Booked 41 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

5. Le Pigeon

4.8

Exceptional(1636)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southeast Portland

Booked 7 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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6. The Melting Pot - Portland

4.4

Awesome(2581)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown

Booked 68 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.

7. LeChon

4.8

Exceptional(3534)

Price: Moderate

• South American • Southwest Portland

Booked 36 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.

8. Oma's Hideaway

4.7

Exceptional(139)

Price: Expensive

• Indonesian / Malaysian • Southeast Portland

Booked 17 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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9. Screen Door - Eastside

4.9

Exceptional(940)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Northeast Portland

Booked 43 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.

10. Magna Kusina

4.8

Exceptional(133)

Price: Moderate

• Filipino • Southeast Portland

Booked 7 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.

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GeorgeVIP
Nebraska •10 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Seriously, one of the best restaurant meals I’ve ever had. We shared apps, small plates, and entrees, (plus a couple desserts) and I can’t tell you what was the best dish, or even the top 2 or 3. All were wonderful. Need a complaint? The wine was so-so and the guys at the next table wore smelly cologne. But the food was imaginative, dynamic and delicious. Star anise in onion soup. A new requirement in my house!
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L'OrangePrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Southeast Portland
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4.9
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Tara
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined today
I came here with a friend because we wanted to try something different and neither of us really knew what to expect. The waiter was so nice and patient explaining what everything was and answering our questions. And the food was delicious!!! We were already planning what we wanted to get next time we come
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KachkaPrice: Expensive• Eastern European• Southeast Portland
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4.8
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Kristina
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had an amazing meal, both vegetarian and omnivore alike. Wine pairings were very good and brought out the flavors in the food.
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Le PigeonPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Southeast Portland
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4.8
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Kate
Pittsburgh / Western PA •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This was my first hot pot experience and I fear it will ruin all others I have in the future. Seriously delicious food. Love the ambience and the staff is incredibly great at what they do!
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Han OakPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• Northeast Portland
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4.8
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Brad
Portland / Oregon •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Nostrana delivers on all fronts: great service, a beautiful interior, and fantastic food from beginning to end. We went for our anniversary and were very satisfied!
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
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4.7

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144 restaurants available nearby

1. Nostrana

2. L'Orange

3. Han Oak

4. Kachka

5. Le Pigeon

6. The Melting Pot - Portland

7. LeChon

8. Oma's Hideaway

9. Screen Door - Eastside

10. Magna Kusina

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