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Located inside the elegant Heathman Hotel, the Heathman Restaurant and Bar offers a casually formal dining atmosphere with French inspired cuisine, innovative cocktails, all which can equate to an intimate yet fun experience. Chef Philippe Boulot, a James Beard Best Chef award winner in 2001, is a Pacific Northwest native with a stress on utilizing the best of Oregon's produce and products. With options for private dining, an afternoon tea room, and catering services, the Heathman Restaurant and Bar is a cozy, casual, and elegant spot for any meal, any time of the day.

Veritable Quandary, located right in the heart of the busy city, is a charming dining garden with an “Old Portland” feel. The dining room’s glass walls can be opened to the outdoor elements, allowing for fresh air and the scent of blossoming flowers or they can be closed to keep guests cozy on a rainy day. The abundance of greenery surrounding Veritable Quandary changes with the seasons, as does Chef Annie Cuggino’s menu. Chef Cuggino uses fresh ingredients from local farmers to create a unique Northwest cuisine that is mixed with some flavors from her past, having previously worked in …

Sitting on the 30th floor of the US Bank tower, Portland City Grill boasts the best view in the city, with a spectacular panorama of the Cascade Mountains. The cuisine is an imaginative blend of Asian, island, and northwestern influences bestowed upon USDA Prime steaks, seafood, and an extensive sushi menu. With a fantastic bar scene and an even better happy hour, it’s a popular spot for after work drinks and small bites among friends and co-workers. If you have the fortune of dining there, don’t miss out on the Misoyaki Glazed Oregon Black Cod or the Dungeness Crab Stuffed …

Meriwether’s Restaurant stands on the site of the famous 1905 World’s Fair and this historic location is just one of the distinguishing aspects of Meriwether’s Restaurant. The restaurant also boasts its own Meriwether’s Skyline Farm, where Chef Earl Hook receives his home-grown produce. The beautiful nature surroundings allows guests the option of scenic outdoor garden dining, or indoor seating in Meriwether’s spacious dining room. The menu offers Pacific North Western cuisine made from local, fresh ingredients, but not only is the food local, the bar is stocked with locally brewed beverages as well.

Situated in a sleek, soaring space replete with roll-up garage doors, a flurry of flowing activity from an open kitchen, and limestone-covered columns, Fenouil is the place to check out in Portland for fine French food. Officially coined as an urban brasserie for its relaxed and upscale atmosphere, Chef Pascal Chureau also adheres to the popular philosophy of using local ingredients as they become available seasonally. Live music graces the chic space on weekends, and the bar is a great stop for small bites, creative cocktails, or a glass of wine from their first-rate European wine list.

Pazzo Ristorante is the place to go for timelessly enjoyable Italian food and drinks. Pasta dishes, pizzas, salads, seafood, meats, breads, baked goods and desserts are prepared fresh daily by Chef John Eisenhart. A full bar featuring classic beverages and unique creations, an extensive wine list, a variety of American and Italian sodas, and coffees and teas accompanies Pazzo’s vibrant and flavorful menu selections. The chic, yet warm lighting and wood floors bring an intimate vibe to this otherwise busy street-corner location. Whether it’s a group brunch, romantic dinner, quick snack, or a round of drinks you’re looking for, Pazzo …

Located in the Benson Hotel, The London Grill has become a landmark in Portland especially since it recently received a makeover. The new and improved London Grill features bold modern décor, new Executive Chef Serge Selbe, and a freshly altered menu. It offers exquisite Northwestern menu items such as Grilled Lamb Chops with ratatouille crepinette, polenta, Chinese eggplant and hazelnut emulsion, and a wine list with over 6,000 bottles. For special occasions guests can request one of three private rooms, appropriately named “Little London,” “The Wine Cellar” and “The Wine Room,” each functional for rehearsal dinners, business luncheons, romantic dinners …

Living up to its name, The View Point Inn offers a truly stunning panoramic scope of the Columbia River Gorge. The inn is regally perched atop a one acre bluff, allowing its scenic vantage point to be punctuated by the city lights of Portland and Vancouver in the distance. The splendor of this historic location is only matched by the quality of its cuisine. Whether you’re enjoying a relaxed weekend brunch or exquisite dinner, the thoughtful, Pacific Northwest regional cuisine menu will both inspire and satisfy your palate. Indeed, the unparalleled scenery has found its competition: truly flavorful fare.

Boasting an expansive sun-drenched dining room and a luscious outdoor patio space, the Stockpot Broiler entices visitors with its welcoming atmosphere and sophisticated fare. Executive Chef Brett Tuft artfully melds international and local ingredients to create the unique fusion menu he dubs as “classic Northwest cuisine.” Details make the difference between a true dining experience and a meal; from the eye-catching use of copper accents in the dining room to every exquisitely plated dish that finds its way to the table, each guest partakes in a rewarding culinary experience at the Stockpot.

Renowned in the Northwest region for their fresh and vibrant seafood and unparalleled service, Salty’s Seafood Grill has won the hearts of locals and tourists alike. Salty’s firm commitment to only serving seafood as it should be served – fresh and local – ensures that visitors enjoy a consistently top-notch experience. From their selection of live Maine lobsters to their offerings of oysters and clams from local beaches, the best of Northwest seafood cuisine is for the tasting. And if “Turf” is more your style, savor any of their USDA prime aged steaks; chicken, pasta, and other specialties are also …

Take a step into the Golden Age of Hollywood at Gracie’s , an eatery that has the elegance and glamour of the 1920’s and a menu complete with classic American dishes. Located inside the luxurious Hotel deLuxe in Downtown Portland, Gracie’s offers high end-dining with a capacious menu for both brunch and dinner. They use only local and fresh Pacific Northwest ingredients in their dishes, and the result is nothing short of appetizing. With a high ceiling, large glass mirrors and numerous chandeliers, the sophistication and glamour of Gracie’s is a must-try on many people's dining experience.

With its “new American tavern” philosophy and gastro-pub style, 23 Hoyt offers a fresh take on farm-to-table American classics. The restaurant features a modern yet comfortable dining room filled with understated nature-themed décor as well as outdoor café seating amidst the trendiest boutique neighborhood in Portland. The dinner menu presents a variety of dressed-up American classics and several made-to-share entrees with plenty of vegetarian options. Boasting an extensive happy hour menu with everything from light appetizers and small dishes to Chef Amber Webster’s take on the Deluxe Burger, 23 Hoyt is a great place to stop by for a relaxing …

The Original is an electrifying “dinerant” (a cross between the fancy atmosphere of a restaurant but at the affordable prices of a diner) that slides into current trends with ease. Inside patrons will find a warm atmosphere with pop culture posters across the walls mixed with modern architecture and furniture. The key to the Original's success is the social atmosphere. Gather around with friends and family while enjoying an American menu of savory burgers and desserts. In order to keep up with the information age, The Original hosts their entire menu and prices online, in style as well!

On a rare sunny morning in Portland the eager crowd that gathers outside the Screen Door would be hard to miss. Serving up hearty breakfast staples, peppered with Creole influence, the owners focus on serving Southern fare with a twist. Featuring locally sourced meats and produce they emphasize the importance of the relationship between food and table and bring their welcoming charm to the public. With plates ranging from traditional low country dishes such as cheesy grits and jambalaya, to breakfasts mixing fried chicken and waffles, the Screen Door brings a bit of southern warmth into this rainy Oregon town.

Much admired in the local Portland crowd, the below street level Doug Fir Lounge is not only a club, but it’s a club with appetizing food—not to mention a fan following of concert goers of all musical genres and ages. Designed to resemble a chic log cabin, this vintage inspired restaurant is also a bar and a club that is both successful and popular, standing as a staple in Portland culture. Located inside the hip Jupiter Hotel, Doug Fir is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus a happy hour to boot. Featuring menu options for …

Enjoy a wonderful meal with a charming lake view! Cafe Murrayhill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner – along with tempting desserts and great wines. All in a comfortably chic neighborhood cafe. Don't miss our unbeatable Happy Hour with refreshing cocktails, great Northwest wines, and your favorite local brews.

Amadeus Manor is steeped in the kind of history and tradition that only comes with being in existence for almost a century. After coming under multiple ownerships through the years, this historic landmark has found its footings as a dining destination for fine Austrian cuisine. Old World charm and contemporary hospitality converge to transport diners to another place: an oasis that elevates classical fare to the stature of timeless music. Such prized dishes include the Brie Encroute, the Pork Leopold, and the Schnitzel Amadeus. With such thoughtful care given to both the authentic cuisine and service, it is no wonder …