Best Neighborhood Gem Restaurants in Southwest Portland

46 restaurants available nearby

1. LeChon

4.9

Exceptional(3512)

Price: Moderate

• South American • Southwest Portland

Booked 61 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.

2. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5596)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 64 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. Le Pigeon

4.8

Exceptional(1626)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southeast Portland

Booked 21 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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4. RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown

4.9

Exceptional(7372)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Northwest Portland

Booked 94 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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5. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(164)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland

Booked 30 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.

6. Yalla

4.8

Exceptional(123)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Southwest Portland

Booked 34 times today

Yalla is a neighborhood Mediterranean smokehouse from the Sesame Collective restaurant group. Opened in summer of 2020, Yalla brings a Mediterranean smokehouse to the heart of the Multnomah Village neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. With a menu of smoked meats, seasonal vegetables, and comfort dishes, Yalla is currently open for delivery, take out, and full service dining. Yalla is helmed by Chef/Owner Kasey Mills and Chef de Cuisine Daniel Valley.

7. Kachka

4.9

Exceptional(2230)

Price: Expensive

• Eastern European • Southeast Portland

Booked 53 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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8. Screen Door - Eastside

4.9

Exceptional(926)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Northeast Portland

Booked 72 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.

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9. Gracie's - Portland

4.4

Awesome(2261)

Price: Moderate

• Northwest • Southwest Portland

Booked 18 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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10. Jake's Famous Crawfish

4.7

Exceptional(6679)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 68 times today

Have been serving downtown Portland for over 130 years, Jake's Famous Crawfish features a variety of fresh fish and seafood flown in daily, making a true Pacific Northwest statement using fresh Northwest products and served in a traditional and timeless presentation.

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Diane
Portland / Oregon •65 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Always a great place to bring out of town guests so they can appreciate Portland ds food scene.
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LeChonPrice: Moderate• South American• Southwest Portland
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4.9
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Jonivip
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I love le pigeon - it was one of the main reasons why I chose Portland for our family vacation
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Le PigeonPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Southeast Portland
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4.8
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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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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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Davidvip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •42 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
When we travel from Seattle to Portland we always try to have a dinner at Nostrana, The food is simply prepared and perfect every time we have had dinner. They serve a wide range of people from dating couples to oldsters like us. Drinks and wine also very well chosen and well prepared. Service is attentive. Be sure to get a reservation ! Dr David Celio
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
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4.7

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46 restaurants available nearby

1. LeChon

2. Nostrana

3. Le Pigeon

4. RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown

5. Mediterranean Exploration Company

6. Yalla

7. Kachka

8. Screen Door - Eastside

9. Gracie's - Portland

10. Jake's Famous Crawfish

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