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!“

“Great food, lots of fun flavors.“

“My girlfriend and I saw online that this restaurant has a super wicked deal on Wednesdays and took advantage of it with haste. Y’all let me tell you we had a time eating their food mate. The attendants made sure we were familiar with the menu and made sure to answer any questions we had. They gave us a choice of where to sit. They even threw in some focaccia for the freeskie. Their cocktails were unique and delicious but you definitely need to find your preference. I love you guys stay safe.“

“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.“

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

“High energy and volume. Great service. Family style small plates staggered out makes for a more enjoyable and slow paced meal.“

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

“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.“

“Fresh pasta and inventive salads“

“In the city of breweries, this is the best brewery.“

“This is one of the most delicious places I’ve ever been to!!“

“Real neat place with fun staff. I got the Beast and the Beauty sandwich, and it was huge! Absolutely delicious with a ton of meat and delicious toppings. My friend got a gluten free Rose City smashburger, and it was on a sliced sandwich bread that got toasted but no complaints from them. Definitely recommend.

Dietary restrictions: Seems like the only gluten free bread they have is sliced loaf bread.“

“Wow! Food was fabulous! We stopped by because we were in the area! What a pleasant surprise! We will definitely be back! Servers were phenomenal! We were seated quickly and they were so friendly! Burrito was awesome! Will be back for more!“

“Patrick and his staff go ABOVE and beyond in terms of giving the best service and preparing the most delicious food. You can tell every dish is made with love, with so much attention to detail down to every single ingredient. Every time we dine-in, we are never disappointed and leave full and happy. Every dish I’ve tried always exceeds my expectations. Patrick is dedicated in his work and wants every single customer to experience the best. That’s what I love about Patrick, he will go out of his way to make sure you get to experience the full potential of every single one of his dishes. He’s always trying to find ways to improve his dishes every single day (which I’m not sure how that’s possible when it’s already the best) but that’s just the type of guy he is, always wanting to do better. Thank you for always taking care of us and making sure we have the best time when we come in❤️“

“food was so very good. and the whiskey sour was lovely.“

“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.“

“This is one of the most delicious places I’ve ever been to!!“

“A stunning experience. When I walked in I was greeted by the most charming host who quickly sat my party of five. We had all just arrived from a weekend in Saint Tropez and was properly famished. The atmosphere reminded me of places I often frequent in Berlin: atmospheric, warm, and intimate. Our food arrived promptly and the plating was perfect. Honest and delicious, I licked the plate as it felt right. Once I’m back from Ibiza this is the first stop I’ll make.

Dietary restrictions: Met all my gluten free needs“

“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!“

“Great live jazz on Thursdays!“

“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.“

“Ate here with my family in October 2024. Nice sunny, chilly day visiting Portland. I had the chicken sandwich and it was delicious. My boys had burgers and loved them. The lemonade was delicious but expensive for the little cup. In a little section off the street with 3 other food trucks, and some outdoor picnic seating. We had no problem parking around the corner, but no parking right in front. Free water and cups are available in the seating area.“

“12/01/2024 (Sun)
The restaurant has a spacious and open atmosphere with a fast-food-style setup where you order and pay before seating yourself. We enjoyed a beer🍺, a cocktail (Jojo Carajillo)🍸, a BLT sandwich, a chicken bacon sandwich ($16), and the original plain Jojo ($6.50).
The freshly fried Jojos were piping hot and had a wonderfully soft and warm texture inside. Even though we ordered a regular size, the portion was huge! Everything was delicious.
The only small disappointment was that we added an egg to the BLT for an extra $2, but it wasn’t included. It might have just been a simple mistake. Other than that, all the dishes were freshly made, generously portioned, and tasted great!🥰“

“The atmosphere and service were both fantastic. The vegan options while somewhat limited, were amazing. Also had some really tasty zero proof drinks. Highly recommended! The only reason I could not give it five stars is because it’s not fully vegan. “

“Get to Stumptown and try it!!“

“Love McMenamins, they have consistently good food, music, low lighting, beautiful art, lovely places, all of them.

However, this particular location has an issue with their service. At times, you'll be forgotten about or outright ignored while the servers chat it up with each other at the bar. They OFTEN just stand around talking to each other for long stretches.

It's fine to socialize at work in this type of environment, sure, not opposed to that. But when I'm sitting waiting for 15 mins and no one approaches to take my order or serve me water, all while laughing and talking about their pets at the bar, it reflects very poorly.“

“This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants in Portland! From the moment you step in, you know you're in for a great experience. The service is consistently 10 stars every single time we visit. Our server is so kind, attentive, and consistent, always making us feel like we’re his favorite customers—he really adds something special to the experience.

The environment is just stunning—beautifully decorated, cozy, and inviting, with a vibe that makes you want to stay and soak it all in. As for the food, it’s absolutely delicious every time. You can tell that everything is made with care and quality ingredients.

I truly love everything about this place—great service, amazing food, and a beautiful atmosphere. If you’re in Portland, this is definitely a place you don’t want to miss!“

“Overall a good experience, although we left hungry and came home and ate leftovers. This was disappointing after spending $130. We ordered 3 items up front not knowing how the size portions would play out. The plan was to order more if we were still hungry. We were still hungry but it took soooo long for the food to come out that we had to go. We had already been there an hour and a half. The drinks and food that we did have were very good. The citrus salad was probably our favorite.“

“Surprised the cost was more than Eugene.“

“Great customer service, there was a mix up with my order, was unclear who was at fault but he was willing to do anything to make it right. I told him no problem and was happy with the cheesesteak sando instead of the fries. Moments later he came over to my table to make sure I was happy with my choice.“

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

“Loved the customer service & my meatloaf burger is amazing“

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

“My toddler, his daddy and I visited this establishment today and it was delicious. The staff were friendly and I thoroughly enjoyed how sweet and patient the staff were with my on the spectrum toddler who thinks he is an imaginary cat. I absolutely loved the art work on the walls.“

“The best shrimp and grits I have ever had... the service was amazing! Definitely eating here again.“

“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“

“This wasn't just a restaurant. It was an experience. My girlfriend and I love visiting Portland and looking for an amazing culinary experience. Cabezon did not disappoint. Their freshly sourced ingredients were apparent in the dishes. The unique and limited menus are printed daily based on the featured ingredients they get for the day or season. Great attention to detail with the presentation. There's nothing better than eating food that looks just as delicious as it tastes.

Can't wait to visit Cabezon again during our next trip to PDX. What a treasure!“

“First time ever we tried the Alberta location and it was everything we expected and more! Food was incredible and the staff/service was amazing!“

“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!!“

“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.“

“Wonderful experience. From Chicago and visiting my daughter in Portland. The food was exceptional; the sausages, wurst, rouladen and all!! My daughter has celiac and trust me when I tell you that you give up ZERO by eating gluten free at The Slide Inn. FYI, none of us had ever tasted onion rings quite so good. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful little restaurant.“

“First time visit takeaways: easy to place an order, straightforward menu, food exceeded my expectations! This is an excellent smash burger spot serving up crispy thin patties on an appropriately sized bun (not too fluffy, but not disintegrating either). The toppings are simple and let the patty be the star of the show.

We ordered two singles and fries with garlic ranch dip to share. The fries were absolutely perfect temperature and texture. The garlic ranch was thicker than your classic runny ranch dressing, which made it a good dip for the fries.

Also every table had a very cute, well behaved dog.“

“I've driven by the Cameo countless times, but it's always been a bit too far from my home to have made the trip there at meal time. Fortunately my wife paid a visit with friends and decided that she needed to return with me in tow.
The menu is mostly breakfast classics, with numerous Korean options adding interest.
We tried the Bulgogi Salad, and the Bugogi beef with veggies. Each had the expected Bulgogi flavors, and thankfully came with hot sauce on the side, letting us decide how much heat to add to the mix.
Service was amazingly attentive - with staff that appears to be dedicated to ice water and coffee refills, and we got to watch another person visiting all the tables with a basket of packaged jams and jellies, making sure everything was fully stocked. The decorations took me back to the 1980s - fancy wallpaper, plum colored accents, and delightful chandeliers with additional tchochkes gilding the lilly.
From the looks of the meals arriving at nearby tables, I'm looking forward to exploring more of the menu, perhaps something involving pancakes...“

“Marco was great, such an awesome mixologist. The food yummy and staff are always friendly“

“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.“

“We stopped to get my picky little eater some mac and cheese and fries. His first bite he said mom this is better then homemade meaning my mac and cheese which for this boy says alot so I tried it and couldn't stop taking bites from his bowl! Can't waitnto try some chicken next time!! Super friendly service he brought the food out to my car while we waited little things like that are just so kind. We will be back next time we are in Portland!!“

“Nice local flare. Away from the city. Excellent food and service.“

“This was our second time at this lovely lounge. Perfect for romantic date nights or a quiet ladies night. We ordered the farmers board and tried a handful of cocktails all were delicious!“