50 Best American Restaurants in Portland

“One of the best brunch spots in Portland. Everything is high quality, and they even have delicious mocktails! The seasonal veggie hash was a clear winner for us. The fried chicken was so juicy and tender. Highly recommend- come early because it’s crowded and there’s always a line!!“

“Cuban sandwich compared to the turkey was quite the contrast.
Turkey was huge Cuban, not so much. Turkey was far more flavorful in my opinion also. With this being my only time going here so far I'd say choose a cold sando as opposed to their hot ones.“

“So I’m gonna dock you guys a point seasoning lacks significantly, also I placed a Togo order and the portion was very small and seemed to be only 1 egg for the scramble. But overall great new place I’m gonna come back I know new places take time to dial in flavor“

“Excellent food. Came for a late lunch that wouldn't ruin our dinner and got the ham and butter baguette and the sardines plate. Yummmmm. Fall cocktail was also delicious. They add 20% gratuity (and highlight it for you on the ticket), but do be aware of that when tipping. Have also been for brunch which was awesome.“

“This is a great first date place. The food presentation was outstanding. However, we felt it was a little blan. They use RC soda products here, which are flat at the bar but have carbonation if gotten from the back. Amazing happy hour!

Kid-friendliness: Not great for kiddos.

Wheelchair accessibility: Plenty of wheelchair accessibility tables.“

“My friend and I visit here every Friday evening. The staff are always friendly and accommodating. Especially Jason. He remembers regulars, and is very genuinely caring about the people he serves. The servers, including Lupita, are very prompt and nice. Your drinks never go empty! We prefer this location because it’s not only open until 10pm, but because we have had such pleasant experiences with the staff. Food is pretty darn good too! Fresh breakfast meats and French toast! Thank you!“

“Probably the best breakfast in Portland, biscuits are amazing!!“

“One of the best brunch spots in Portland. Everything is high quality, and they even have delicious mocktails! The seasonal veggie hash was a clear winner for us. The fried chicken was so juicy and tender. Highly recommend- come early because it’s crowded and there’s always a line!!“

“It was delicious!!! Rabbit, foie gras, pigs feet, escargot, halibut, eel, scallops, all the fancy sauces….SOOO good!! Every bite was just perfectly executed. The staff was so friendly and engaging which made it really fun to sit at the chef’s counter!“

“Friendly staff, good food and portions, great long time neighborhood restaurant!“

“Excellent food and service.“

“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.“

“I ordered through UberEats so no rating on service or atmosphere. I ordered the small beast and an order of hand cut fries. The food was delicious but my fry order was ridiculously small. I.qam attaching a photo for reference. For $6 I expected a more generous portion.“

“My goodness, this place is amazing. Had a coworker bring me there for lunch, and I haven't eaten this good in a LONG time. Super high quality food at great prices, and a nice atmosphere to boot. It's Portland, so YMMV, but if you can manage a sunny day and sit on the patio by the river while eating the juiciest, crispy-skinnest, most flavorful brick chicken you'll ever have, you won't regret it. I have every intention of visiting again and again, and trying everything on the menu. I'd give six stars if I could, it's just. that. good.“

“Love all the warm faces and delicious brunch and lunch items. GF and Vegan diets always considered. Craft cocktails in the heart of Montavilla❤️“

“Sat outside comfortably on the covered porch in November, I had the shrimp and grits and it was very good. Others in my party also were pleased with their dishes including Mac and cheese and burger.
Their kids portions were generous as well.“

“Had a fabulous dinner here! The venison special was better than any steak I’ve ever had, and dessert was just as incredible. A true gem worth supporting!“

“all I can think saying is it’s delicious every spoonful come out and have some …delicious I promise“

“Very cute spot, very good food! This slightly hidden gem is very cozy and warm, with multiple seating options. I have been here 3 times now and the food is always perfect. The only thing I dislike is having to order at the counter, which a lot of places are moving toward. It really makes me feel restricted on what I can order and how long I can stay, even though I know there is actually no limit. I just feel like I am getting more for bang for my buck when I have table service. And I'm also more likely to stay and have another drink. I'll go cry about it somewhere else though :)“

“This is an old school blues bar with heart, warm and friendly people, a great chef and cool bartenders, and fantastic music Wednesday through Sunday. I love to dance, but this is the only bar I'll go to to dance. It is line Cheers for blues musicians and aficionados.“

“Cozy little place with awesome food and great servers. The eggs Benedict was awesome and the chicken cordon scramble was good too. Ask Kari for the Kari menu and she'll give you some interesting ideas worth trying! (Hope I spelled her name right.)“

“Excellent food. Rotating menu of inventive, tasty dishes. Excellent service.“

“I've eaten at Good & Evil many times during the last 10+ years and eat from both the Good and Evil sides of the menu.

The wraps and bowls/salads are always tasty and consistent.

One of the very best food carts in the Portland area.“

“We loved Thanksgiving dinner in September. We both got the 50/50 dinner highly recommend. The inside with the stained glass ceiling is fantastic.“

“Possibly the best chicken tenders I've ever had. Juicy and crunchy in all of the best ways. So much better than the frozen stuff most places serve.

Good beer selection and killer seating in the garden if weather is nice.“

“Amazing little, literal, hole in the wall for some quickish eats. Food is fresh and on point and the staff is super friendly. What more is there? Highly recommend the Spicy Russian. The Pastrami is hard to beat at this price. $1 chips and sodas like the ole’ days. Do it!“

“So, I'd like to give this place 5 stars, but the place is a lie. They are named jojo, say they have jojos, but it's a lie. They have the best fried baked potatoes I've had in a while, but they sure as heck aren't actual jojos. They aren't pressure fried. They're double cooked. That's not a jojo. Liars.“

“A hidden gem in the heart of Portland.

Brunch here felt like more than a meal — it was an experience. The shrimp and grits sang with flavor, and every dish carried the kind of care you can taste. They went above and beyond to honor our dietary needs without making it feel like a compromise.

Our server, Sage, was a bright light — gracious, kind, and attentive in a way that made us feel not just served, but welcomed.

Supporting Black-owned businesses is always meaningful, and here it felt especially beautiful because the food, the atmosphere, and the hospitality all came together with such love.

This isn’t just a place to eat — it’s a place to savor, to celebrate, and to return to.“

“Enjoyed bar atmosphere. Jewel bartender was super friendly.“

“Great restaurant, we go everytime we are in Portland. Great food, great ambience and wonderful staff. Plus an outstanding butcher shop“

“I booked a Private Event At Punch Bowl Social. Rebecca was insightful and a delight to work with. Everything went smoothly. We couldn't ask for a better time. We are looking forward to our next event and working with Rebecca and her crew again! Very Professional!“

“The food was really good. Old fashioned, super friendly.“

“Move back to Cali and every time I come to through Portland I make a stop food is fire 🔥“

“Great breakfast place. Good Simple eats. Must visit when in John’s landing…“

“SIDNEY was our server. She was so gracious and accommodating. Chatted and gave the best recommendations to us on our first time there. The atmosphere was amazing with misters that popped on right as it started to get hot on their adorable outdoor eating space. The food is TOP KNOTCH! Holy cow this place should have higher ratings! Will definitely be back for more! Thank you from Bend for your great prices and great service and food!!!“

“Great bartenders and owners. Good food, awesome drinks, excellent atmosphere. Love this place!“

“My husband and I visited during our trip. We were surprised to find this place open on Veteran's day. I truly enjoyed their corned beef hash, and grits were cooked to perfection. The Chai latte was absolutely delicious! I would also recommend the raspberry spread which had pleasant hints of herb(maybe thyme?) Great atmosphere and art. Our waiter was very efficient. We will be returning for our next trip!“

“great cheese steaks , have the best customer service. all in all best experience“

“Paul the bartender was amazing! Couldn't decide between the biscuits/gravey and corn beef hash. Ordered 1/2 portions of both, both were good but the biscuits and gravey was amazing. Great services and loved the atmosphere. Free wifi for those needing a works space“

“Salmon chowder is spectacular. Amazing flavor depth with generous chunks of salmon.“

“Its been hard to be impressed lately. I’ve been in the industry for a number of years, and post pandemic good help is scarce. It’s been an ongoing struggle for the restaurant industry and i just have to say that I didn’t feel that way about this place on any level. A party of around 14 of us were looked after so well by our server/s. The DELICIOUS food came out fast, and hot, and all at the same time! The vibe was chill and not frantic. atmosphere was perfect. Clean. I had the “Mr. October”. Fried chicken breast over a fresh homemade biscuit, sausage gravy, bacon, fried potatoes.. absolute fire. Paired with their bacon infused bloody Mary topped with candied bacon.. sheesh! Only bad thing I have to say is that it’s not on my side of town and that part sucks! 😂 Go out of your way for this one if you have to. Totally worth it.“

“Decided to go here because of our Chase Sapphire and now we would go back without the additional cash back. The food was so good and everything blended together so well. The duck for 2 dish was phenomenal and even though we were full we could have kept eating. Definitely recommend this place.“

“Yummy donuts and Chai. Pleasant and speedy service. Mom loved it and a great atmosphere. We will be back.“

“Great 🎶 Good food and wonderful service.“

“Amazing food and wine and excellent service form Mikey and his crew!“

“All around amazing experience! Food was exquisite, with a flavoring that is out of this world. Still salivating! We had a 6 person party and everyone is raving about the food and drinks. Cesar, was the best server making recommendations on food and drinks.“

“Amazing service. Perfect coffee. I always get a double shot dirty chai with vanilla surp. Anybother place I have gotten this order I have to add suger to get rid of the bitter taste. But i never have to add any. Even my triple shot today and still perfect. And the price is fair. 5.80 for a larg triple shot dirty chi with vanilla. I have had the food and it's soo good. The owners are wonderfull.“

“Very nice atmosphere, fast service“

“Get to Stumptown and try it!!“

“Great place to eat relax with friends or family, I highly recommend it“