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!!“

“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!“

“Do I really want to tell people about this secret spot so i have to wait longer? :) seriously.... it's our little spot when we don't have our kids.. such good customer service even when they are busy, they are all hands on deck.. LOVE this little gem of a restaurant! seriously, i'll share, go try this place out!“

“Awesome neighborhood sandwich shop in a bustling neighborhood with plenty going on to keep it exciting. Diamond in the coal mine!

The food is exceptional, which is no surprise considering it's a Your Neighborhood Restaurant Group location, which has over half a dozen chef/butcher/owner operated locations around Portland.

Quality meats and well sourced ingredients. Great selection of beer and cider, and a surprisingly diverse menu with great options for all appetites.

We've tried the smashburgers, hot sandwiches (hot honey chicken and turkey), steak salad, and the sides. All meals were well received by ages 5-45, from foodie to redneck. They look as good as they taste, which is such a nice change of pace, considering the price point, which is very fair.

We will keep supporting this location as long as it's here in our neighborhood! Great work guys!“

“Stellar ambience and amazing food. Ordered the small breakfast - eggs, bacon, toast, and potato wedges and it was all so, so good. The portion was perfectly filling. Staff was friendly and provided impeccable service. Surprisingly uncrowded for a Saturday afternoon. I loved the art on the walls and the playlist (mostly 90’s music).“

“Unfortunately, we were only there for a hot minute as we were on a mission to visit as many bars/restos as possible on our short stay in Portland. Olympia Provisions was only our first stop and we didn't want to leave! Our server and the bartender were both so nice and friendly. They didn't make us feel bad that we were only getting one round of drinks and an appetizer but rather encouraged us to try as many of Portland's great offerings as possible!
My Pastis cocktail was absolutely delicious and I wish I had the time to order 2! My sister and I narrowed down our choices to the Pheasant Liver and Foie Gras Mousse with Cranberry and Raisin Chutney and Candied Nuts! A winning choice for us!
Looking forward to our next visit to Portland!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Service was great! Food was delicious, locally sourced and affordable.“

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

“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!!“

“Great food and excellent service! Food reasonably priced! Great atmosphere on the water! 👍👍👍👍👍“

“Great date night! We celebrated our first wedding anniversary here last night and every single thing we ordered was excellent. The wine/bubbles list is impressive also.“

“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!“

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

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

“This was, without any hyperbole, the best food I think I've ever had.
The Bolognese was DIVINE!

My coworker had the Fusilli and he too said it was very good.

It was an amazing experience, one which I have told multiple people about already. My next visit to Portland WILL include a visit to Bistro 23!“

“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.“

“We made an early-evening reservation for a large party, including some children, and Radio Room was extremely kind with our need to make a couple of changes in the number of people that we had in our party. Our table was ready when we arrived and it was just perfect for our needs. The servers were extremely gracious and the food was delicious. Everyone in our party had a wonderful time, and those who were new to Radio Room said they would certainly be back. One of our very favorite restaurants in Portland!“

“This was the first visit, but there will be many, many more! We showed up and were told there’d be about a 10 min wait - which was fine! About 30 seconds later though, we had a seat and were looking at the menus! Service was excellent and kind. The food was so, so good! The portions were more than generous and the coffee was good! Can’t wait for our next visit!“

“Amazing burgers !!! The beast burger was great but the beast of the sea was outstanding. It was definitely the best burger I had in a while. The fries and the lemonade both were really good. I would highly recommend this spot if you're looking for great burgers.“

“What a hidden gem in Portland. After dining at some of the nicest restaurants in the city, I have to say this is now one of my top three favorites. The bartender and waitress (I’m sorry I forgot your names) were fantastic—extremely attentive and full of great recommendations. One of the best Vespers I’ve ever had, and the food was to die for.

I’ve been spreading the word since my visit. This is officially our new go-to spot. I highly recommend it.“

“Been around forever and I've been going there forever. It's an awesome time capsule of simpler times. Fast and pleasant staff. Good diner grub. There's usually a short wait for a table if you decide to get breakfast after 8:30AM on a Saturday.“

“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.“

“What can you say? All of their locations are basically the same. And that's what I love. Consistency. Our server was fabulous and funny. The pretzel and cheese sauce were friggin awesome! The Cajun tots were insanely coated in seasoning (thank goodness for the cool Ranch sauce). And the beer was cold! It was fun sitting upstairs and being able to look down into the kitchen as they prepared our food. We will definately be back!“

“A must have the best soul food place in the Portland area highly recommended.“

“Excellent food and service.“

“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.“

“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!“

“Surprised the cost was more than Eugene.“

“I stopped by with a friend and his girlfriend to check this place out, and overall, it delivered a solid experience. I ordered the Southern fried chicken, which was flavorful and well-cooked. Fair warning: it comes generously coated in sauce. It adds great taste, but it’s definitely a hands-on meal, grab plenty of napkins before digging in.

The JoJo’s were a standout. Perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of spice, they’re dangerously easy to keep eating. They reminded me of Pringles in the best way, once you have one, it’s hard to stop.

As for pricing, it sits on the mid-to-higher end. It’s not a budget spot, so come prepared to spend a bit more.“

“Found The Buffalo Gap last weekend while attending a bike Show. About a mile from my stay and way better than the Boujie hotel I was at. The Bartenders and Waitresses were all awesome Great service, nice smiles and great food and drink. Thank you all I appreciate you and my new hoodie.“

“Good location .Good food and a great staff“

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

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

“10/10 experience at Gracie's. We showed up later than we expected and would of totally understood if the hostess told us it was too late to be seated before end of brunch. Expecting to be told that, we we more than welcomed in. Mckenzie was more than amazing making sure we had everything we needed and more. This was our first time here, but it will not be the last. Not only because of the food, but also the staff.“

“We had a late lunch/dinner at the Punch Bowl Social. The service was great, the menu had a variety to choose from and we got our food quickly. I ordered the chicken and waffles and it was delicious! Best ever with strawberries and a chipotle maple syrup. My husband ordered a New York steak and fries. It was very good as well. Brian was our server and he was great! Very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. He made sure we were aware of all the other activities available in the Punch Bowl. I would recommend this place to my family and friends. We will definitely be back.“

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

“Good Food, Great Atmosphere and the serving staff were very friendly and welcoming, I very pleasant dining experience from start to finish.“

“Out of all the places we've dined, this place takes the cake! Value=check. Ambiance=check. Food=double check!!

The bloody Marys were perfection in a glass. Although, this Midwestern still wishes the PNW would understand the need for a beer chaser!

The French toast is the best I've ever had!! Simply incredible!“

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

“Excellent Caesar favorite! The smooth homemade creamy classic dressing, perfectly crisp crouton deliciousness… creative cocktails in the Mc Min spirit so nostalgic pleasing! Cheers to James excellent service made my night. You too Jack Shout out to sunny smiling Jack and server David, oops!… John, and Nikki too. Your warming smiles cheer and bring good appetite. Shine on.

It’s not always just about the food but the service. Both times I had the Caesar it was delicious, served with gracious kind sincerity of true service to please all involved. Eye contact and kind thoughtful courtesy 💭 such as opening the umbrella in the sudden rain deluge.

🧑‍🍳 Bon App“

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

“First time here and it's a very nice looking place.

had the steak which was VERY good. very juicy , which is my favorite kind of steak.

I dont normally eat mushrooms, but decided to try them since they came with the meal, and they were pretty good. I would have mushrooms more if they tasted that good.

our server was also mega friendly. really appreciate her positive additude. made me feel welcomed there.

deffintly would come back again, next time I'm in the area.“

“Went last night to get food as it was late night and most things were closed. Ordered a philly cheesesteak and a corn dog. The corn dog was really good and the cheesesteak though not traditional was delicious and the meat was seasoned and tasted well and most importantly was still hot when I made the 10 min walk back to my hotel.“

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

“We hit this spot for brunch on a Sunday. It's VERY popular, but the place is huge so we didn't wait long at all. One of the nicest servers we've had in ages. They wear hilarious shirts that say things inappropriate for this review. :) It's one of those places where if it sounds good it probably is. Big menu. Fun origin story. Can highly recommend.“

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