50 Best American Restaurants in Portland

“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!“

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

“We celebrated my husband’s birthday here and what a treat! Our server was phenomenal and helped us make great choices for amazing food + wine pairings. The chef also accommodated my food allergies with ease. Highly recommend! We plan to return very soon.“

“We arrived later in the evening for dinner..we were treated so well, never felt like they were rushing us to eat as they closed. Some restaurants have lost that ability to not make you feel rushed when you come in later...I am very respectful of my servers...the server was fabulous, smiling seemed like she enjoys what she does.. It is one of my favorite places, the servers, the food, the music and the vibe is so good.“

“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.“

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

“Everything about this place is phenomenal. The food is so delicious. We tried several things off the menu and couldn’t decide what our favorite was. They were all that good. And the staff are on top of it! Friendly, helpful, and happy. And we had the most sensational cocktails ever! Highly highly highly recommend this place. Great vibe and energy too!“

“I make it a point to visit Canard Burnside on all of my trips to Portland! The unique flavors and presentations on their menu keep me coming back for more. Had the roasted beets last night for the first time and the flavor was out of this world.“

“One of my favorite bars in Portland. Perfect date spot. Beautiful interior and back patio. Great lighting. Good cocktails, I love that they have mini mixed shots for like $7.

For how fresh and delicious most of their menu items are, I was surprised at the burger quality - I’m almost certain it was a frozen patty, which seems so unlike this spot. I could be wrong, it just didn’t taste like what the price point makes it seem you’re getting. That said, everything else I’ve eaten here is fantastic.“

“LOOK AT THAT SANDWICH !!!“

“Fresh pasta and inventive salads“

“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“

“Brunch here was everything I've heard. I've wanted to eat here for ages. The Besaws pancake is life! The crispy potatoes are uniquely delicious. The service is phenomenal.“

“I think a couple weeks to the menu would be needed. We noticed the same garnish with caviar on both hot and cold dishes. The caviar on the hot pork chop wasn't very pleasing. The pork chop definitely needed a pineapple salsa or sauce with it to cut through the fattiness of the chop and grits.“

“lovely atmosphere!! and very lovely food!!“

“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.“

“Great live jazz on Thursdays!“

“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!“

“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!!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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“

“That food is no joke! It is wonderful! In my opinion, best seafood in Portland.“

“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.“

“Get to Stumptown and try it!!“

“What a great place! We stopped here for lunch finally and will definitely be back.

I first discovered this place after having visited Germany and looking for good schnitzel here at home. The hours are a lil weird with our schedule, but we finally made it! This place is as close as I've found to what we enjoyed over seas.

We got all 4 of the lunch schnitzels. They're half orders and a lil smaller. So, it was perfect for the three of us. The dill pickle soup is excellent and the house-made Radler... Wow! Everyone over here wants to add juice to their radlers, but in Germany they add Sprite and that's really tough to find over here for some reason... Anyway, Otto and Anita do it right.

The atmosphere was cute and homey. There was plenty of seating, but maybe not plenty of parking. We got a lil creative.

We were too full for dessert, but it looks delicious. We'll definitely be back.“

“This bar is great! I love how polite the staff is and the service. The food is great and the overall look of the bar is very nice and comforting“

“What a great experience. Our party of four was there for brunch. I had apple fritters with side of amazing Hungarian sausage with homemade mustard. - exceptionally good! My wife and daughter had baked pancakes with plums, the other with raisins. Very unique, very good as well. One man runs the whole restaurant from kitchen to table. Loved the experience.“

“I have been a fan of Cabezon since one rainy night nearly 20 years ago. The menu is simple and remarkably consistent yet with enough offerings to please most anyone. Seafood is featured but is supported by ever changing soups, fresh pates, mac & cheese, and fries. Lamb loin, a fabulous cioppino, and a grilled pork chop are almost always available. Each is done exceptionally well with thought and skill. Maintaining such a high level of quality over so many years is almost impossible. Cabezon does so with style. Fair prices and gracious service make any meal taken there a pleasure. Special note: The wine list is rife with carefully chosen bottles from Oregon, California and France. Wines from Spain and Italy also make appearances. And these wines are extremely well priced. One example: A fabulous Mark Herbert Champagne that retails for near $70 was offered for $96. Expensive, yes. But still a very good deal.“

“Surprised the cost was more than Eugene.“

“I had the Lox plate and it was FABULOUS! I'm from a Chicago suburb that had several delis and it felt like I was back home. My husband had the avocado toast and enjoyed it very much. This will definitely be our breakfast place when we come back to visit Portland again. My husband picked up our take-out and said that the staff was very friendly. GREAT EXPERIENCE!!“

“Friendly fun staff. Great beverages and food. Nice vibe.“

“huge recommendation for chicken it's a sick good food dope 👌 😋 🙌 👏 👍 😎“

“Randomly found this place when the restaurant we wanted to go to was booked. I was very surprised that it was inside a hotel. The food was so good with great flavor combinations. And they made an excellent old fashioned and even a fancy mocktail! I would eat here again next time I see a show at the Keller center. And easy walk to the show.“

“Great food and views! Drinks are tasty too.“

“Blink twice and you’ll miss this place.Good hot dogs. Check them out while you’re around the area grabbing some fried chicken (at Bae’s), Donuts (at voodoo), and other things..Cool spot. Forgot to take pictures. I’ll take them next time I’m around.“

“Incredibly nice staff, and the variety on the menu cannot be beat!“

“Currently they are running a special called the Mariners Burger, which mimics the classic Seattle Dog in smash burger form. It's amazing, and absolutely inspired. However I'm not just here to write about the exceptional food this place serves, but rather the literal magic they deliver:

So, yesterday (10/17/2025 for future record) I, a lifelong Mariners fan, picked up said inspired burger on my way home from work to watch game 5 of the ALCS. For those who don't know, this is an historically rare feat for the Mariners, and as excited as I was to watch the game I was also starving.

Fast forward to my arrival home--the M's are down 2-1 and are once again beginning to look like a team that forgot how to play baseball. I sit on my couch exasperated, next to my dog with burger in hand. First bite: delicious, creamy, jalapeno spicy, CAL (BIG DUMPER) RALEIGH HITS A HOMER TO TIE THE GAME! I lose it, go absolutely ecstatic, dog is barking, etc. I realize I need to stand up and get some water so I do that. Next thing that happens, Blue Jays load the bases as I'm processing all of this sensory overload. I realize I'm once again starving and take a second bite--EUGENIO SUAREZ GRAND SALAMI! This is not hyperbole, nor lie, both bites led to some of the most impactful and momentous events in Seattle Mariners baseball history. My soul left my body, my brain still doesn't function right, and this morning I still believe that this burger made history happen last night through osmosis and magic.

Tomorrow is game 6 of the ALCS. Will definitely be buying another burger, maybe 5 for it.“

“Great little breakfast spot with a cozy, welcoming vibe. The staff was friendly and attentive, which made the visit even better. We had bacon, eggs, and sourdough toast, all cooked just right and really hit the spot. Classic, no-frills breakfast done well. Definitely a place worth checking out if you’re in the area.“

“Great food and service ☆☆☆☆☆“

“Went here as a early Mother’s Day treat with my daughter. Had the sample plate…. So delicious and we learned we liked it all! Also got a sundae….. totally recommend. For take home I got the cookies. This place is a gem! Stop by and check it out for sure if you are ever in the area.“

“I had a memorable dinner at Higgins Restaurant. I ordered their Oregon Mushroom Set Menu, and each dish reflected their respect for local ingredients. The wild mushroom bisque was particularly delicious, with a smooth texture and rich aroma. The waiter was very professional and attentive, explaining the background of each dish. The elegant yet relaxed atmosphere was perfect for a leisurely meal with friends or family.“