Admission
French
- Carafe, 200 SW Market, 503/248-0004. Classic French dishes for lunch or dinner bring Paris to Portland. $$
- Chez Machin, 3553 SE Hawthorne, 503/736-9381. Authentic crêperie with an amazing vegetarian version of French onion soup. $-$$
- Le Happy, 1011 NW 16th, 503/226-1258. Beautifully presented variations on the crêpe theme, savory and sweet, in an atmosphere of kitsch elegance. $-$$
Coffee and Dessert
- Crema Bakery & Cafe, 2728 SE Ankeny, 503/234-0206. Stumptown espresso and French-press coffee, baked goods, and wi-fi in an airy, warehouse atmosphere. $
- The Pied Cow Coffeehouse‡, 3244 SE Belmont, 503/230-4866. One of the grooviest coffeehouses; garden seating in warm weather. $
- Pix Patisserie®, 3402 SE Division, 503/232-4407 and 3901 N Williams, 503/282-4407. A fanciful European dessert spot. $
- Rimsky-Korsakoffee House‡, 707 SE 12th, 503/232-2640. A whimsical spot with rich desserts, coffee, and teas; open evenings. $
- Staccato Gelato (SE)*®, 1540 SE Bybee, 503/517-8957 and Staccato Gelato (NE)*, 232 NE 28th, 503/231-7100. A craving for authentic Italian gelato started this unique and popular spot. $
- Stumptown Coffee Roasters®, 3377 SE Division, 503/230-7797. Quite possibly the Holy Grail in the crusade for the perfect cup. $
- The Tao of Tea, 3430 SE Belmont, 503/736-0119. Light meals, snacks, and over 180 different teas. $
Indian
- Bombay Cricket Club & Restaurant, 1925 SE Hawthorne, 503/231-0740. Upscale Indian food; reservations recommended. $$
- India Grill‡, 2924 E Burnside, 503/236-1790. A good selection of Indian food with fine service; lunch buffet. $$
- India House, 1038 SW Morrison, 503/274-1017. Some of the best Indian food in the city. $$
- Vindalho®, 2038 SE Clinton,503/467-4550. Upscale Indian and South Asian fare-modern interpretations of classic dishes-made from local, sustainable ingredients. $$-$$$
Italian
- A Cena®, 7742 SE 13th, 503/206-3291. Emphasis on seasonal, locally grown produce and in-house creations. $$
- Gino’s®, 8051 SE 13th, 503/233-4613. Neighborhood Italian restaurant serving hearty food. $$-$$$
- Pazzo Ristorante, 627 SW Washington, 503/228-1515. A blend of Italian and regional ingredients; nice downtown setting. $$-$$$
- 3 Doors Down Café, 1429 SE 37th, 503/236-6886. Italian-influenced seasonal menu. $$-$$$
Mexican and Latin American
- Esparza’s Tex Mex Café, 2725 SE Ankeny, 503/234-7909. Tex -Mex food with a twist in a fun, casual setting. $$
- La Sirenita, 8029 SE 17th, 503/234-3280 and 2817 NE Alberta, 503/335-8283. Authentic and cheap Mexican food for the hungry soul. $
- Pambiche‡, 2811 NE Glisan, 503/233-0511. Wonderful Cuban food in a friendly room. $$
Mediterranean and African
- Mezza, 5520 SE Woodstock Blvd., 503/777-MEZZ(6399). Middle Eastern Restaurant in Portland, Oregon Offering Authentic Lebanese dishes made from fresh ingredients bought locally. $$
- Al-Amir‡, 223 SW Stark, 503/274-0010. Wonderful Lebanese mezza dishes and roasted meats. $$
- Eleni®, 7712 SE 13th, 503/230-2165. Greek and Cretan cuisine with a unique menu; not far from Reed. Reservations recommended. $$
- Hoda’s Middle Eastern Cuisine, 3401 SE Belmont, 503/236-8325. Simple atmosphere and a fresh and solid menu. $
- Lauro Kitchen®, 3377 SE Division, 503/239-7000. Mediterranean fare with uptown flair in a casual setting. $$
- Nicholas' Restaurant®, 318 SE Grand, 503/235-5123. Great prices and Lebanese food. Try the tabbouleh. $
- Queen of Sheba, 2413 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 503/287-6302. Portland's best Ethiopian food. $
- Tabla, 200 NE 28th, 503/238-3777. A food-focused, less-is-more philosophy characterizes this Mediterranean-inspired bistro. $$
Pacific Northwest Cuisine
- Castagna*, 1752 SE Hawthorne, 503/231-7373. Superb blend of French, Italian, and regional cuisines, utilizing fresh ingredients. $$$
- Dan and Louis Oyster Bar, 208 SW Ankeny, 503/227-5906. Seafood and oysters served innumerable ways in a historic establishment. $$
- Farm Café, 10 SE 7th, 503/736-3276. Committed to serving fresh local ingredients; chic and healthy dishes and desserts. $$
- The Heathman*, 1001 SW Broadway in the Heathman Hotel, 503/241-4100. Superb combination of French and regional cuisines. $$$
- Higgins*, 1239 SW Broadway, 503/222-9070. Fresh, local ingredients in an intelligent seasonal menu. $$$
- Jake's Famous Crawfish, 401 SW 12th, 503/226-1419. A local favorite, established in 1892 to showcase crawfish. Reserve ahead! $$$
- Noble Rot, named for the prized grape fungus; 2724 SE Ankeny, 503/233-1999. A hip wine bar with wonderful food pairings. $$
- Papa Haydn (East)®, 5829 SE Milwaukie, 503/232-9440 and Papa Haydn (West)* 701 NW 23rd, 503/228-7317. Seasonal and creative menu with fabulous desserts. $$
- Southpark Seafood Grill & Wine Bar, 901 SW Salmon, 503/326-1300. Mediterranean fish and seafood with regional touches.$$$
- Wildwood Restaurant & Bar, 1221 NW 21st, 503/248-9663. Specializing in regional fresh foods. $$$
Pan Asian
- Fu Jin, 3549 SE Hawthorne, 503/231-3753. Delicious Chinese food, cheap and lightning quick. $-$$
- Ichidai, 5714 SE Powell, 503/771-4648. Large array of Japanese dishes and sushi; enjoy the sushi bar! $-$$
- Masu, 406 SW 13th, 503/221-6278. Inventive Japanese cuisine, artfully prepared and presented. Daily Kampai Hour, 4-6 p.m. $$
- Pho Van, 1012 NW Glisan, 503/248-2172 and 34th & SE Hawthorne, 503/230-1374. A longtime Vietnamese favorite. $-$$
- Noho's Hawaiian Café, 2525 SE Clinton, 503/233-5301. Huge portions of Hawaiian meat or vegetarian noodle dishes. $$
- Saburo's Sushi House®, 1667 SE Bybee, 503/236-4237. A popular spot for sushi. $-$$
- Saucebox, 214 SW Broadway, 503/241-3393. Pan-Asian cuisine and the most original cocktail menu in town distinguish an artfully minimalist scene. $$
- Tani's Japanese Restaurant®, 4803 SE Woodstock Blvd., 503/772-8264. Sushi and daily specials; very pleasant atmosphere. $-$$
- Thai Lahnna®, 7937 SE 13th Ave, 503/230-0422. Authentic Thai menu.
- Yoko's Japanese Restaurant‡®, 2878 SE Gladstone, 503/736-9228. Unique sushi options and a variety of traditional dishes. $-$$
Pizza
- Escape From New York Pizza, 622 NW 23rd, 503/227-5423. The best pizza in town. By the slice, whole pie, and to go. $-$$
- It's A Beautiful Pizza, 3342 SE Belmont, 503/233-5444. Pizza for hippies and hipsters alike. $-$$
- Pizzicato®, 1630 SE Bybee, 503/736-0174. Gourmet pizza and salads. $-$$
Soup, Sandwiches, Salads, and More
- Besaw’s, 2301 NW Savier, 503/228-2619. Innovative comfort foods, flame-grilled burgers, and fantastic breakfasts. $-$$
- Bread & Ink Café*, 3610 SE Hawthorne, 503/239-4756. Great variety of entrees and wonderful bread; Sunday Yiddish brunch. $$
- Detour Café®, 3035 SE Division, 503/234-7499. Creative sandwiches, soups, salads, pizzas, and breakfast in a cheerful atmosphere. $
- Dots Café, 2521 SE Clinton, 503/235-0203. A hipster hangout with an array of food styles, great burgers, a pool table and eclectic décor. $
- Kornblatt’s Delicatessen & Bagel Bakery, 628 NW 23rd, 503/242-0055. A Jewish bakery with a traditional deli. $
- Old Wives’ Tales*, 1300 E Burnside, 503/238-0470. Healthy, vegetarian food for all ages. $$
- Otto’s Sausage Kitchen & Meat Market®, 4138 SE Woodstock, 503/771-6714. A wide selection of meats, cheeses, and deli fare. $-$$
- Savoy Tavern and Bistro®, 2500 SE Clinton, 503/808-9999. Home-style comfort food, including cheese curds and roasted chicken, in a laid-back, lounge setting. $-$$
- St. Honoré Boulangerie, 2335 NW Thurman, 503/445-4343. Handcrafted, authentic French bread, pastries, salads, sandwiches, quiches, and savory tartes. $-$$
- Woodstock Wine & Deli®, 4030 SE Woodstock, 503/777-2208. Extensive selection of wine, imported beer, and cheese. $-$$
Southern
- Delta Café ®, 4607 SE Woodstock, 503/771-3101. Funky atmosphere and fabulous fritters and Southern fare. $-$$
- Le Bistro Montage, 301 SE Morrison, 503/234-1324. Louisiana dishes, vocal waiters, and delicious desserts. $-$$
- Roux, 1700 N Killingsworth, 503/285-1200. Louisiana-inspired cuisine in a chic, industrial space; Southern desserts and cocktails are a specialty. $$$
- Yam Yam's, 7339 NE Martin Luther King Blvd, 503/978-9229. Succulent barbecue, fabulous sauce, informal atmosphere. $
Vegetarian
- Paradox Palace Cafe, 3439 SE Belmont, 503/232-7508. Vegan and vegetarian options; breakfast served all day. $
- Vege Thai, 3272 SE Hawthorne, 503/234-2171. Thai vegetarian menu featuring mock meat. $
- Vegetarian House, 22 NW 4th, 503/274-0160. Delicious all vegetarian and mostly vegan Chinese selection. $
Great Breakfasts
- Arleta Library Café, 5513 SE 72nd, 503/774-4470. A neighborhood bakery and café focused on serving local and sustainable foods. $
- Bijou Café, 132 SW 3rd, 503/222-3187. Organic-based breakfast, brunch, or lunch; go early! $-$$
- Fat Albert's®, 6668 SE Milwaukie, 503/872-9822. Popular spot in a small space; opens early. $
- Jam on Hawthorne, 2239 SE Hawthorne, 503/234-4790. Busy during brunch, but the homemade jams are worth the wait. $
- J&M Café, 537 SE Ash, 503/230-0463. Enjoy great atmosphere and good food for breakfast or lunch. $
- Junior's Café, 1742 SE 12th, 503/235-5474. Delicious scrambles with local, organic ingredients. $
- Mother's Bistro & Bar, 409 SW 2nd, 503/464-1122. Breakfast and lunch menus that inspire loyalty. $$
- Utopia Café, 3320 SE Belmont, 503/235-7606. Luxurious beverages with breakfast or lunch. $
- Zell’s Café, 1300 SE Morrison, 503/239-0196. Try one of the delicious omelettes. $$
Restaurants
The City of Roses is home to many excellent restaurants. This guide lists some of our favorites and provides estimates of price ranges.