Emerald Line

1800 NW 16th Ave, Portland
(503) 241-6559

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Hansen Murray

You have no excuse not to go here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: North African Plate, Cosnopolitan

Erik Schultz

North African Chicken was fantastic. Flavorful and spicy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: North African Plate, North African Plate Sub Meat for Extra Veg, Soup

Cole Marfise

Great service, food, and ambiance.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kyle Wells

Been here a few times for lunch and I don't know why I don't come more often. The lunch pricing is very reasonable and great quality food. The tuna melt with bacon is really good.

Parking: Parking out front is more than available.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Tuna Melt with Avocado and Salad

Delma Maldonado

ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! From the staff to the owner, the drinks, food and beautiful restaurant…everything was top notched! Thank you for making the bride and groom feel special and letting the crazy family and friends feel welcomed. We will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Greek Salad, Pork Shoulder Stew over Polenta

Allison “allisunny” Kimbell

What a great find! Great prices and such a lovely atmosphere. Food was delicious and well seasoned. The owner was so sweet and helpful. Great wine selection. 10/10, will come back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cassie Cumberland

Amazing staff and atmosphere! Food was awesome. Pasta is outstanding! Fair prices!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Maddison langelier

Honestly I had high hopes! The ratings are so high and the food was good but it wasn’t the best I’d ever had. The issue for me was the service or lack there of. We waited for so long to be greeted and order and then waited probably 15 mins to receive our bill once we finished eating. We also never got water refills.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 1

Ragged Company

Best dining experience in

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Daniel Waring

Wow wow wow

Such a relief to find such all around quality. Creative, seasonal menu, excellent, attentive, charming, unpretentious and friendly wait staff.

Beautiful venue, historic warehouse building tucked up against the westside approach of the Fremont bridge. Freight train rumbling by as I watched the sunset.

The owner, Jack, is wonderful.

The gazpacho omg ... Everything I am looking looking for in a late summer bowl of tomato and veggie goodness.

Peaches grilled with prosciutto...wowy...who knew that could be put together like that.

Pasta perfectly cooked, sauce clingy and rich, ample portion...creative and delicious sauce...but even above all that, it came to my outside table piping hot! That is so rare.

Thank you for a memorable evening dining solo, blocks from my home.

I certainly will be back.

Please come and frequent Emerald Line you will not be disappointed.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Shawn Robinson

Fantastic! Great well balanced drinks and very tasty food. Service and atmosphere were on point.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: North African Plate

Reif Larsen

Read no further... go get yourself some dinner! It's that good. Excellent pan-Mediterranean food in uniquely cozy digs with an authentic, casual and cool vibe. Good selection of well crafted cocktails. Great spot for a romantic night out.

We got:
- Spinach and Artichoke Dip. Best of its kind I've had so far in Portland. Crispy sourdough bread.
- North African Plate with Chicken. The tangy harissa sauce is to die for! Highly recommend this one.
- Ravioli with Mushrooms. Delicious, you could taste every flavor note of the high quality Parmigiano Reggiano in the ravioli! A bit on the smaller side, but every bite was worth it.
- Carrot Cake. Dense, moist, very flavorful, with cream cheese frosting.
- Eres En Tu Salsa. Very good mezcal drink that pairs surprisingly well with a spicy Mediterranean dish.
- The 1917. A tasty, classic cocktail with cognac, apricot and frothy egg white.

Parking was a breeze. The servers were attentive and friendly. Everything came out at the right time. Overall, the experience was easy and very enjoyable.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: North African Plate

Spencer Tran

Excellent food, I can tell they make the food from scratch with high quality ingredients because it tastes so rich and hearty. Every ingredients flow so well together and each bite is an explosion of flavor. On top of that, the service is outstanding and the waiters are very friendly and attentive. Definitely will come back for more!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sam Obletz

Loved absolutely everything about this place: decor, ambiance, food, and exceptionally friendly service. An easy neighborhood favorite.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amanda Schmalz

Hidden gem. Food was incredible, service was amazing. This is tucked away and I cannot believe I've missed it

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