Best Restaurant in Portland, Oregon — 2026 Top-Rated Pros

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In Portland, Oregon: Restaurant discovery is the category Yelp built a $3B business on, and the 250 U.S. cities of restaurant inventory on Recommended.app reflects a different premise: discovery by people who actually live in the city, not by review counts of out-of-town travelers. The directory includes the full menu of restaurant categories — fine dining (chef-driven, multi-course, $80 to $250+ per person), upscale casual ($35 to $85 per person), neighborhood casual ($18 to $40 per person), quick-service and counter-service, brunch specialists, dive bars with food, food halls, and every regional cuisine focus. For high-end restaurants specifically, reservations matter — many of the top spots in major metros book 30–90 days ahead, and walk-in availability is rare on weekends. Resy, OpenTable, and Tock are the major reservation platforms; some restaurants now do direct-only booking through their own site. Brunch is the highest-margin meal for most restaurants and the most over-rated category — places that are great at dinner often phone it in for Sunday brunch service. Beyond reviews, the most useful signal for restaurant quality is whether locals fill the dining room on a Tuesday night. Tourist restaurants are full Saturdays only.

Top Restaurant in Portland (130)

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VN Corner Vietnamese Cuisine

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Phở Gabo

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Phở Zen

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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McGraw's Outlaw BBQ Co

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Smokehouse Cafe

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Maruti Indian Restaurant

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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SHERA INDIAN FOOD

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Best Taste of India

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Sinju Sushi

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Sushi Myoga

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Sushi & Maki Restaurant

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Wheat Bay Chinese Restaurant (成都名小吃)

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Sichuan City

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Lucky Horseshoe

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Ristorante Di Pompello

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Sorrento Italian Bistro

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Elmer's Restaurant

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Pho Gabo

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Mediterranean Grill

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Jim & Patty's Coffee People

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Tamale Boy

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Blessing Bites Fish & Chips

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Captain's Galley

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Kracked Crab

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Thai Sunflowers

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Musashi's Cafe

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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El Zalsoso

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Margarita Factory - Happy Valley

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Mezcaluna Mexican Cuisine & Lounge

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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New Ole's Medium Rare

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Whiskey Barrel Lounge

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Hog Wild BBQ

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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K-Bop

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Pho Huy Restaurant

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Pho Zen Restaurant

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Mediterranean Grill Restaurant

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Ate-Oh-Ate

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Gramma's Corner Kitchen

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Biscuits Cafe

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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The Pizza Place

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Happy Hollow Pizzeria

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Ranch Pizza

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Noodle Man Chinese Restaurant

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Seoul Korean Restaurant

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Captain's Galley Seafood

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Hog Wild BBQ & Catering

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Gloria'z Pub & Grill

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Sunny's Diner

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Taste of Bangkok

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Happy Valley Wok

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Arawan Thai Cuisine

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Indian Connection

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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VanakkamPDX

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Sizzling Indian Kitchen

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Sushi Moto

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Sakura Yakitori & Sushi

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Rolls & Rice

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Sichuan City Chinese Restaurant

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Mezcaluna Mexican Restaurant & Lounge

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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La Fresa Mexican Bistro

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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La Tia Juana Taqueria Cart

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Mama Mia Trattoria

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Ava Gene's

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

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Nostrana

Happy Valley, OR

7 reviews

Mole Mole

Portland, OR

6 reviews

Dirty Lettuce

Portland, OR

6 reviews

Taqueria Los Puñales

Portland, OR

6 reviews

L'Echelle

Portland, OR

6 reviews

Cafe Rowan

Portland, OR

6 reviews

Kee’s Loaded Kitchen

Portland, OR

5 reviews

Akadi

Portland, OR

5 reviews

Hoda's

Portland, OR

5 reviews

Off the Griddle

Portland, OR

5 reviews

Javelina

Portland, OR

5 reviews

Tin Shed Garden Cafe

Portland, OR

5 reviews

Holy Taco

Lake Oswego, OR

2 reviews

Riccardo's Ristorante

Lake Oswego, OR

1 review

Canard

Beaverton, OR

1 review

Buhnz Burgers & Dogs

Portland, OR

Birrieria La Plaza - Tacos de Birria

Portland, OR

Conway's House of Jazz

Portland, OR

Pompello Ristorante Italiano

Portland, OR

Tapatio Mexican Restaurant

Portland, OR

Jo's Saloon & Eatery

Portland, OR

Cameo Cafe East

Portland, OR

HunnyMilk

Portland, OR

Delta Cafe

Portland, OR

Ox

Portland, OR

Sayler's Old Country Kitchen

Portland, OR

RingSide Steakhouse Uptown

Portland, OR

Jeju

Portland, OR

Buranko Cafe and Bar

Portland, OR

Hansik

Portland, OR

Pho Hung

Portland, OR

Thang Long Cuisine

Portland, OR

Cuon - Vietnamese Street Food

Portland, OR

Tangier Moroccan and Mediterranean Authentic Cuisine

Portland, OR

Moonlight Grill

Portland, OR

The Sultan Cafe

Portland, OR

Byways Cafe

Portland, OR

Sweedeedee

Portland, OR

No Saint

Portland, OR

Pan Con Queso

Portland, OR

Dimo's Apizza

Portland, OR

King Tide Fish & Shell

Portland, OR

Southpark Seafood

Portland, OR

Dan & Louis Oyster Bar

Portland, OR

Bark City BBQ

Portland, OR

Miss Delta

Portland, OR

Reverend's BBQ

Portland, OR

Jojo

Portland, OR

Grits n' Gravy

Portland, OR

Som Tum Thai Kitchen

Portland, OR

ZabPinto Thai Kitchen

Portland, OR

Siam Village Thai Cuisine

Portland, OR

India House

Portland, OR

Haveli

Portland, OR

Tandoor Indian Kitchen

Portland, OR

Kaede

Portland, OR

Sushi Mazi

Portland, OR

Ginza

Portland, OR

Tasty Corner Chinese Restaurant

Portland, OR

Happy Dragon Chinese Restaurant

Portland, OR

Master Kong

Portland, OR

Birrieria La Plaza

Portland, OR

Ixtapa Mexican Restaurant

Portland, OR

La Tia Juana

Portland, OR

Campana

Portland, OR

Casa Italia

Portland, OR

Nostrana

Portland, OR

What to Look For

Read recent reviews specifically (last 60 days) — kitchens change fast with chef and management turnover. For high-end dining, book through Resy, OpenTable, Tock, or the restaurant's direct site as early as possible. Verify whether they accept walk-ins at the bar (often Yes even when the dining room is fully booked). For dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten-free, allergies), call ahead — the website menu rarely reflects what they can actually accommodate.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I tip at a restaurant?

U.S. norms: 18–22% pre-tax on full service, 15% as a floor for adequate service, 25%+ for exceptional service. For takeout, 10–15% is the modern expectation (many delivery apps default to this). For counter service, the tip jar at the register expects $1–$2 or rounding up. Buffets and self-service: 10% to the staff who clear plates and refill drinks.

How far in advance should I make a reservation?

Top-rated fine dining in major metros: 4–12 weeks ahead, with reservations dropping for the next month on the same day each month. Upscale casual: 1–2 weeks. Neighborhood casual: same-day to 2 days ahead. Walk-in is realistic for casual but not for top spots on Friday or Saturday.

Should I trust restaurant reviews online?

Use multiple sources. Google Reviews capture the broadest sample but skew toward middle-of-the-bell-curve experiences. Specialty platforms (The Infatuation, Eater, local critics) skew toward foodie audiences and quality signals matter more there. The most useful pattern: read reviews from the last 60 days specifically — restaurants change quickly with kitchen turnover.

What''s the difference between fine dining and upscale casual?

Fine dining: tasting menus, formal service, dress codes, $80+ per person, often 2–3 hour dining duration, sommelier on the floor. Upscale casual: à la carte menu, less formal service, $35–$85 per person, 90-minute dining duration, wine list rather than sommelier. Different occasions warrant different categories.

How do I know if a restaurant is family-friendly?

Check whether they have a kids menu (most family-friendly do), whether they take reservations for groups with kids, and whether reviews mention noise levels. Loud is often good for kids; quiet upscale spots are stressful with toddlers. Brunch is generally more kid-friendly than dinner regardless of the restaurant.