Tapas Restaurants in Portland, OR

“I went to this place for me and my partners anniversary. I have never been and neither had he. The experience was top notch! I came in and the waiter said he was going to change my life and he did just that. I also had a gift card that had a generous balance and I was so impressed with the service and food that I was embarrassed to use it so I paid out of my own pocket. Best tapas in Portland hands down! My partner usually is the one who picks places because I’m bad at it and he was also incredibly impressed with me and my choice to try Urdaneta!“

“Best sushi in Portland hands down. Fish quality and selection is always 10/10. Chefs are the real deal and are so fun to watch (highly recommend sitting at the sushi bar).Dietary restrictions: They always ask you as soon as you walk in whether you have any restrictions.“

“We had a group of six that ordered the Chef's Menu . We started with a couple bites including the Bone Marrow. fantastic. Christian our server was attentive and informative. Five Star food experience. Each dish was a great combination of ingredients and flavors. Caramel Banana Pie is as good as recommended.“

“I mean wow, so good. So incredibly good! I didn't realize that Plumb is the kitchen located inside of the bar (Deadshot). It was my first time experiencing something like this (maybe I need to get out more) and it was incredible. The food is made to order so patience is key but luckily theres an amazing bar with handcrafted cocktails to enjoy while you wait. We arrived right at 4pm on Saturday evening and were promptly greeted and seated. We opted for a seat right at the bar. I ordered a red wine and my husband ordered a Deadshot. Then we placed our food order. We ordered the cesar salad, grilled cabbage, burger and steak frites and everything was so incredibly good. Fresh, decadent, perfectly cooked and ever so tasty. Of the items we tried, the cabbage dish was our favorite. I've never had cabbage with bechamel, apples and hazelnuts. It was simply divine! Highly recommend checking this place out!“

“Was in town for a few days and came in for lunch. First time at this spot though I've been to Han Oak before. Lunch was really excellent. I went with the Ban Chan side dishes, a dol sot bowl of rice, and split the Korean fried chicken with one wing of each flavor (essence of ramen and sweet and spicy) The ban chan was quite good, especially the marinated spinach. The wings were also excellent. Beautiful crunch and flavor. One order plus the sides was enough for lunch (for me, at least). My only disappointment was the dol sot rice. It wasn't actually dol sot. There was no fried crunch on the bottom, probably because it wasn't actually cooked in this pot. Just served that way. Felt a little unnecessary. Just a side of rice will do. Service was excellent. Sat at the bar and my bartender was kind and sweet. Was lovely to be back in PDX. Will come back for lunch next time I return.“

“The cocktails and food are definitely worth the journey, but it’s the atmosphere and attention to detail that make Bellwether shine. Has the feel of a French-inspired saloon at the turn of the last century,or something straight out of Paris itself.“

“Me and my five friends went for the first time to get drinks and some food to share. We made a reservation and came right at opening (4:15 ish), we all got a fun shot I had the peach tea one that was super yummy, we also tried their Jell-O shots and pudding shots. I got the "bounce bounce" mixed drink that was super good and refreshing. We got a wide variety of apps all pleasantly surprised me, my favs were the potato wedges and the carrots with hummus. Overall Daniel took great care of us and I'd return & recommend!“

“Great food! Amazing accommodations, very helpful, kind, and knowledgeable staff who worked with my wife to ensure she had a meal with no allergies. The owner came to the table and met with us. She made up a menu ahead of our arrival so we knew what food items were safe, and checked up on us frequently. The waitress was very sincere and helped my grandparents with their orders. Cost was very family friendly, delicious absolutely delicious food! 10 STARS!!! ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ -Nate & ReeAnn Leslie“

“Great food (highly recommend the bacon wrapped dates, the steamed clams, the asparagus, the anchovies and the grilled octopus, which was the highlight of the night) and great service. Only a smallish wine list but with the help of our server, we were able to have some great wines to go with the meal.“

“Some friends took us for Father's day around noon, not crowded as the big breakfast crowd had left. Wonderful service. The food was incredible! We tried the empanada plate that had a variety - each yummy. It's a combo of Peruvian and Colombian food - my dish, the sopa de costillo was beyond delicious. Small place, has some outdoor dining with heat lamps which came in handy as it started to pour rain and we were warm and dry, slurping every last sip of that soup! Highly recommend.“

“I've been a little delayed in my reviews. I may gorget the name if some of the cocktails but will remember the food and service. This place was great and amazing. A very short walk from the train stop and a very nice setting. There are two side this place. I captured the dining area as this was where we were seated. The food was delicious and the drinks were not watered down. Service was great.“

“The BEST Mediterranean restaurant in PDX! I’ve searched for authentic taste like this high and low, but only at Zula I was able to enjoy fresh and delicious meal. Will be coming back for more with my family . Their humus is on another level.“

“Everything it has a cozy feeling. I love the decor. Also our waiter was very nice and friendly. I don’t live in Portland, but when I visit again I will definitely come back. My dinner was delicious. My daughter who lives in Portland suggested this restaurant.“

“Quaint spot in NW portland. The atmosphere was intimate and mellow, but with a great playlist to make it both perfect for a date, or a chill Sunday night with friends. The cute bartender makes phenomenal craft cocktails and was really funny and personable. And to add the fun experience, we found a Photo Booth! All around, great service, great vibes , I will definitely be back again. The ONLY thing I would say is, I just wish they carried Hendricks gin. But the vibe was so great, I was happy to go with the bartenders suggestion. Go to Below by Botanist, you won’t be disappointed!“

“Really funky and cool spot. A place to " be"yeah... kinda-but yet feel welcome! If you haven't been there -"Go!"-And if you have been there, then you know why you want to go back!Fun,cool, friendly... worth the trip!“

“Super impressed, everything was great! Did the family style bird and a bunch of veggie sides and every bite was flavorful and cooked perfect. Everything came out super fast and was nice and hot! Classic margarita was good too. Service is order at the counter and bus your own table.“

“What a lovely establishment with beautiful details and a welcoming and inviting vibe. From the chocolates on the counter to the carefully chosen tins of fish, to the friendly bartender and the delightful rose. Bar Botellon is a gem, where they really make you feel like you're the only customer in the place. This is my new favorite stop for a glass of wine and some delicious handmade tapas (try the marinated cheese and the sardines!!!!!!) I will be back!“

“Somtum is an authentic Thai restaurant that serves a variety of Thai food.The waiters were fast, efficient, and polite.There is no parking lot for this restaurant but there are plenty of street parking spaces.The food is delicious and flavorful. The portion can be improve otherwise I love the combination of spices.“

“I was really early for a flight as the airport wasn't as busy as I thought it would be, so I decided to have a nibble. I tried their arugula salad and added Avocado to the mix. (The avocado was not a very Generous amount, and the pieces were quite Small, but it added a nice flavor. It came with a lemon vinaigrette dressing which could have used a little more zing, But Was good, Parmesan cheese. Overall the salad was refreshing and good. The wine selection is nice But very much on the spendy side. The bartender was super sweet and friendly, and provided just the right amount of Follow up. It gave me a nice quiet in the storm moment, and that's worth the price when traveling I suppose. I'll definitely stop in again.“

“I've been here 4 times and it's always very enjoyable. The downstairs dining room is smaller, so I'd suggest making a reservation as it's where all the atmosphere is at. I ate upstairs once - the atmosphere is definitely not as cool up there BUT you can rent it for events, which is cool. The drinks are great and the food good.“

“The interior of this restaurant is super cute but very small. Not ideal for large groups but we made it work for my friends birthday. We admired the Himalayan sea salt covered pillar all night. I ordered the passion fruit margarita, it tasted mainly like a tangy juice. I wouldn't order it again, but nice to try something new. For food we ordered calamari, it was battered to have a great crunch and the lemon juice made it extra yummy. The service was great and fast, we came in a very large group so they handled everyone in a timely manner.“

“Food 10/10 Service 8/10 Ambiance / music 10/10 Ordered the veggie spring rolls, chicken coconut curry and chicken bah mi and everything was delish. They played hip hop music and the ambiance was very IG worthy. My drink was meh but that's my fault cause I don't like whiskey but other than that you gotta check them out.“

“First time in Portland and the Hyatt House was an excellent choice of hotel for me.The location by the River was relaxing, as well as, the well maintained pool. Very friendly and helpful staff, this hotel has it all, a nice hot breakfast, a Bar, a pool and is in a great location. Would stay again!“

“Came in after spending 7 weeks in the woods eating self made stews out of a pot. (I’m a really good cook so it’s better than that sounds)This was my first meal back in civilization and my wife and I chose their 10 coarse chefs choice. WE CHOSE WISELY.Sat at their bar facing the kitchen and I couldn’t have had a better dining experience. Very recommended.“

“We were in the mood for Thai food so we headed over to Eem where the wait was over an hour. We didn't care where we had Thai food as long as we got to have thai food so we called Khao San Pearl and they said they could take us in half an hour so by the time we drove over and parked we were immediately seated. The waiter told us we had just missed a busy rush (I think they have a popular happy hour from 3pm-6pm & we got there after 7pm) This is definitely a more casual spot. The tuk tuk in the middle of the restaurant is very cute. We had a bunch of items but the standouts for me were the spring rolls, the Thai Tea made with coconut milk and the crying tiger. It's not very often you can taste the actual earl grey tea your thai tea is made with. I love me a good spring roll because I always feel like it's the most filling and makes me feel like I had my full serving of required vegetables for the meal. The crying tiger was sooooooo good. I would do unethical things to get this dish again!“

“The place is one of the best sushi spots in the area. Huge sake barrels from above really enhanced the atmosphere. Service was amazing compared to other restaurants.Sushi was incredible, fresh, and presented well. The flavor was amazing, and everything complimented each other nicely.Parking: Parking around the area was decent since you had to park on the surrounding streetsKid-friendliness: There are some choices on the menu that kids will enjoy, and the environment is very kid-friendly“

“We found this place on google maps and had no idea what to expect when it said “TexMex”The food was very high quality. Rich bold flavors, perfect sized proportions, and excellent service.The food was typical American fine dining in a casual atmosphere, very Portland. I couldn’t figure out what made it TexMex other than the Texas flag on the wall, then I realized most dishes had jalapeños, cilantro, lime, or chimichurri. The flavors were bold, but never overpowering. There was spice, but nothing was hot or particularly spicy.I am hesitant to try new places and we got very lucky. We will definitely eat here again.“

“COVID puts a crimp on fairly assesing any venue. Given that, this place is stellar! No sit down dining, no bar service - no matter! I admit I was skeptical seeing the meticulously bottled cocktails to go but WOW. I've enjoyed many a good Manhattans all over the Portland area and beyond, but this one - their Brooklyn Manhattan stands far above the rest. They're doing so much more than the conventional 2 parts whiskey to I one part sweet vermouth with the bitters. They're doing up some alchemy here and it works! We weren't out tonight for some fancy dining - just a night to enjoy a simple drink outside and maybe a bite or two to follow. We opted for the sausage pizza. We thought the cocktails were devine? Ha - the pizza we shared exceeded our expectations! What set it off for us was the flavorful placement of fresh ricotta cheese throughout. Not so much as to overpower, and not at all skimpy. Perfection. Just like their drinks. What I love about this place is their attention to the harmony of the flavors. So naturally, we had to go to the dessert menu to fully round the experience. Like the Manhattan, anybody can place a cannoli on a menu and call it good. But like everything else we tried, they turned the dial up to eleven. The cannoli is appropriately crunchy on the outside, and amazingly rich with the ricotta filling seasoned with, I'm guessing cardamom and orange? Whatever they prepare here - it rises far beyond Stumptown standard of cream cheese. We're enthusiastic to share our experience and eagerly look forward to trying all the rest of the dishes!“

“We visited Can Font on New Year’s Eve. The restaurant is beautiful inside. The food was authentic Spanish food and offered many options. Everything we ordered was delicious: Paella negra, Patatas bravas, Beet salad, Grilled octopus and delicious desserts such as cheesecake, arroz con leche and chocolate cake. My only suggestion is that they widen their beer selection to include Spanish brands like Estrella de Galicia, Mahou, Ambar (to name a few). Lastly, the service was not as good, maybe because it was a busy night, but I feel they should have foreseen this and planned accordingly. Will definitely return.“

“First time walking through rather than past the door of R&R tonight, and what an absolute treat! Small, but well formed bar with a great drinks menu, and super friendly staff. Will check out the food next time (there will most definitely be a next time). The resident(?)/guest(?) DJ was on fire, and we could have so easily spent the rest of our evening enjoying the whole R&R vibe, had we not had dinner plans. A real NW treasure, and the new #1 in our local bar hit list.“