Must-see restaurants in Oregon

  • Pok Pok

    Portland

    Spicy Thai street food with a twist draws crowds of flavor-seekers to this famous eatery. Dishes are meant for sharing, so order lots and have fun. Don't…

  • The Bite

    Bend

    Great setting in Tumalo, between Bend and Sisters. Get your beer on tap at the Bite bar then purchase food from one of the handful of food trucks to eat…

  • Astoria Coffeehouse & Bistro

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Small, popular cafe with attached bistro offering an eclectic menu – things like coconut chicken red curry, chili-relleno burger, fish tacos and build…

  • Fort George Brewery

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Fort George has established itself as one of the state's best and most reliable craft brewers. Its atmospheric brewery-restaurant is in a historic…

  • Langbaan

    Portland

    Tucked away in the back of PaaDee is this wildly popular and intimate space (the name means 'Back of the House') offering a set tasting menu eight times a…

  • Afuri

    Portland

    Specializing in yuzu shio, ramen made with clear chicken broth, this wildly popular outpost of a Tokyo-based restaurant chain also serves sushi rolls,…

  • Higgins

    Portland

    In 1994 chef-owner Greg Higgins opened the doors to one of Portland's groundbreaking restaurants. These days, Higgins feels more classically elegant than…

  • NomadPDX

    Portland

    Wildly experimental flavor combinations are plated gorgeously at this modernist restaurant: think leaves, flowers and foam decorating architectural stacks…

  • Navarre

    Portland

    A paper menu at this industrial-elegant restaurant lists various small plates (don't call them tapas), which rotate daily – though a few popular dishes…

  • Crown

    Portland

    Sister restaurant to chef Vitaly Paley's Imperial, this New York–style pizza joint inside Hotel Lucia is both a perfect lunch spot and a killer cocktail…

  • Beast

    Portland

    At Beast, celebrated local chef Naomi Pomeroy – who went from staging underground supper-club dinners to appearing on Top Chef and winning a James Beard…

  • Nong's Khao Man Gai

    Portland

    The widely adored food cart where it all started has closed, but Nong's brick-and-mortar locations still dish out her signature menu item: tender poached…

  • Le Pigeon

    Portland

    Squeeze into this cozy, low-lit space for some of Portland's best and most-loved cooking. Chef Gabriel Rucker does amazing things with meat and fish (but…

  • Ned Ludd

    Portland

    Quintessentially Portland, this offbeat, upscale joint exudes thick artisan vibes, from its rustic-peasant decor to the prominent brick wood-fired oven…

  • Paley's Place

    Portland

    Established by Vitaly and Kimberly Paley, this is one of Portland's premier restaurants, offering a creative blend of French and Pacific Northwest…

  • Bay House

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Chef Kevin Ryan presides over the kitchen at this elegant establishment, creating a fine, changing seafood and meat menu (posted daily on the website)…

  • Ariana

    Bend

    Cozy and intimate, Ariana is housed in an old bungalow and serves excellent European-inspired cuisine. Start with the beef carpaccio before leading into…

  • Zydeco

    Bend

    Zydeco is one of Bend's most acclaimed restaurants, and with good reason. Start with the duck fries (french fries fried in duck fat) or beet salad with…

  • Podnah's Pit

    Portland

    Possibly Portland's best barbecue joint, serving amazingly tender and tasty pork ribs that have been smoked for four hours. There's also brisket, chicken…

  • Ken's Artisan Pizza

    Portland

    Glorious wood-fired, thin-crust pizzas with toppings such as prosciutto, fennel sausage and green garlic. Super-cool atmosphere, with huge sliding windows…

  • Bowpicker

    Northern Oregon Coast

    On just about every list of great seafood shacks is this adorable place in a converted 1932 gillnet fishing boat, serving beer-battered chunks of albacore…

  • Providore Fine Foods

    Portland

    Do your grocery shopping wine-in-hand at this gourmet supermarket, housed in a sleek modern building that also contains a bakery, oyster bar, flower shop…

  • Exterior of Muu-Muu's restaurant

    Muu-Muu's

    Portland

    Two challenges face you at Muu-Muu's: first, deciding whether it's more of a bar or a restaurant; and second, deciding what to eat. The menu is all over…

  • Egg River Cafe

    Columbia River Gorge

    Fuel up before or after a Columbia River Gorge hike at this adorable local breakfast joint. Try large portions of everything from basic eggs and hotcakes…

  • Exterior of Chin's Kitchen restaurant

    Chin's Kitchen

    Portland

    Not so long ago, Chin's was known mostly for its iconic neon sign. But under new owners – two sisters from the city of Harbin in northern China – the…

  • Trillium Cafe

    Columbia River Gorge

    Chow down on pub-food basics – mac ’n’ cheese, burgers and the highly recommended meatloaf sandwich – at this cozy, wood-lined cafe-bar on the main drag,…

  • Prasad

    Portland

    Prasad's location inside a yoga studio tells you a lot. Healthy, hearty salads, bowls and smoothies come in every shade of green: try the Pride of…

  • Coquine

    Portland

    Off the beaten path and well worth seeking out, this sweet cafe is generally acknowledged to serve Portland's best chocolate chip cookie. The seasonal…

  • Native Caught Fish

    Columbia River Gorge

    Nearly every day, you'll find one to several Native American vendors under the Bridge of the Gods (Oregon side) selling smoked and sometimes fresh salmon…

  • Bamboo Sushi

    Portland

    Bamboo says it's the world's first 'certified sustainable' sushi restaurant. Ecofood twist aside, it's hard to find fish that tastes this good – try it in…

  • Tilt

    Portland

    The tagline is 'Built for the American workforce,' which might make you scoff until you get a look at the size of the Big Tilt burger. This thing could…

  • Wolf & Bear's

    Portland

    Part of a super-cute food-cart pod, this well-loved food cart has a brief menu of vegetarian Middle Eastern–inspired dishes, mainly salads and pitas…

  • Bollywood Theater

    Portland

    This popular Indian restaurant serves up 'street food' such as lamb samosas and kati rolls (meat and chutney rolled up in flatbread), along with small…

  • Storrs Smokehouse

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    The folks behind the upscale Painted Lady have taken their genius down home with this Southern-style barbecue joint. Brisket, pulled pork, ribs and wings…

  • Ruddick/Wood

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Set in a converted 1920s garage, this classy yet casual restaurant and tavern has perfected local, seasonal New American fare. The open kitchen, encircled…

  • Andina

    Portland

    A modern take on traditional Peruvian food produces delicious mains such as slow-cooked lamb shank in cilantro-and-black-beer sauce or wok-fried wild…

  • Güero

    Portland

    Enormous tortas, veggie-rice bowls and one of Portland's favorite burgers can be found at this busy little corner restaurant, formerly a food cart. It's…

  • DOC

    Portland

    Enter this tiny Northeast establishment and find yourself in the middle of the kitchen, a purposeful way to introduce you to an intimate dining experience…

  • The Country Cat

    Portland

    This homey place is in the Montavilla neighborhood (about 4.5 miles east of downtown, near Mt Tabor), which is starting to establish itself as a foodie…

  • 10 Barrel Brewing Co

    Bend

    Located in a charming house, this popular brewery-restaurant has a great patio for warm nights. The tasty pub-food menu includes starters such as fried…

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