Tapas Restaurants in Portland, OR

“I went to this place for me and my partners anniversary. I have never been and neither had he. The experience was top notch! I came in and the waiter said he was going to change my life and he did just that. I also had a gift card that had a generous balance and I was so impressed with the service and food that I was embarrassed to use it so I paid out of my own pocket. Best tapas in Portland hands down! My partner usually is the one who picks places because I’m bad at it and he was also incredibly impressed with me and my choice to try Urdaneta!“

“Lovely spot, lovely food, lovely people.“

“Have been a regular take out order customer for years here and they never miss. Everything is excellent.

But what prompted me to finally review was the excellent service provided by team two days ago, as I had forgotten to push confirm and had arrived for my order with a tired infant. The woman working helped get my order out faster than I could imagine. Thanks for the great food and saving our evening, I look forward to my next dinner there already.“

“Amazing! We like innovative and creative food, and this place definitely deserves 5 stars. The portions are generous, very very tasty, and not overwhelmed with spices and garlic. Each tapa was special, with great taste profiles, that lingered until we tasted the next one. This restaurant is a real gem!“

“Delicious & immaculately presented, robust drink menu and Tapas done right 😋“

“Finally was able to try Bellwether Bar at the weekend and adored it. Lovely atmosphere, excellent food, cozy setting. It can be pretty packed so would recommend having a spot nearby to chill at if you have to wait for tables to open up.

Note that it's an order-at-the-bar-only kinda place with a queue that can get pretty long. Generally not a fan of places that have a single order-taking point, especially if you're only drinking a few rounds. Bellwether is well worth the friction of that process but would do well to come up with an alternative that would work for them and their size/capabilities. If you're with friends or on a date, you can be in line for 10-20 minutes, which isn't great.“

“I live in the Roseway Neighborhood, I have lived here for 14 years, and have loved every year. This Year, I am excited as many new dining options have appeared, and they are good. Parallel Food and Drink, is one of the best. I have been 4 times now, and am already looking forward to my next visit. The team is amazing, the wine is amazing, the food is amazing, and did I say the team is amazing? Run, don't walk, you won't regret a moment spent here.“

“This hands down is one of my favorite restaurants in Portland OR. It the same quality of other top spots in the US like Nobu , O-Ya , and Morimoto . The location is perfect located in the Pearl district. The chefs are high quality and the fish is extremely fresh. They have a great but simple flavor approach. The service is warm, helpful, and appreciative. I always ask for Joy as she is a true professional and loves providing an exceptional experience on every visit.“

“I went with a party of 4 (2 vegans, 2 non) and we all raved about the food. The Roman Artichoke and Polenta cake were delicious. And for mains the Conchiglie and Garganelli equally were fantastic. The 4 of us shared all the plates and felt satisfied with the serving sizes by the end. We split the tiramisu 4 ways and while we all enjoyed it it tasted more like a cake than creamy texture on the inside. We came on a sunday around 7 and it wasn't that busy. The ambiance is great. We'll definitely be back for date night. Highly recommend for vegans and non-vegans!“

“I honestly wish I could give this place 1000 stars because they actually listened. I asked for half noodles, extra protein, light oil, and extra vegetables and they delivered it exactly how I wanted. Not “kind of,” not “close enough”… but perfect. You can tell they care about their customers and pay attention to details, which is rare these days.

The dish was flavorful without being heavy, fresh, and balanced in a way that made me feel good after eating!
That level of respect and execution? Yeah… that’s what keeps people coming back.

Super impressed. Definitely one of those spots where you feel taken care of. I’ll be back, no question!

And thanks to the workers here because they’re super sweet and very attentive I came here by myself and didn’t feel like I came here by myself.“

“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!“

“Fast friendly service with delicious food. Support your neighborhood restaurants!“

“Beautiful spot near Portland State university!
So glad we came in. We enjoyed a chicken tikka masala pizza and fabulous wings.
I can't say enough about the crispy soft crust on our pizza.
We loved every bite of it.
Thank you Rohit for your hospitality!“

“Sunrice is inside of Roxy hotel. Pleasant ambiance of the lobby tucked behind the hotel front desk for hotel guests and food court eaters.

Excellent Philippine food. Reasonable prices. The cook and helper Kent and Jason were very nice and greeted everyone with friendly smile.“

“Great vibes here. Good service, good food, good music. Happy hour from 3-6 and after 10pm everyday except Tuesdays when it's happy hour all day. There's plenty of seating indoor and outdoor. The BLT with sweet potato fries was very large and they did not skimp on the bacon. The thai chicken thighs and gochujang maac and cheese are also worth a try.“

“Russel makes a mean Manhattan!“

“a great night all around.“

“Travelled Portland for vacation. Stopped by at the restaurant and tried some fusion dishes. It was really great. The service was excellent and the Nepalese food was very flavorful. They are introducing Nepalese platter soon called thali set. Excited to try next time when visiting Portland.“

“I went to Andina as a solo diner on my birthday and could not have asked for a more uplifting and positive experience. I had the Ceviche de Conchas and the quinoa and rhubarb dish - both were incredible but especially the ceviche. The staff was very warm and welcoming especially Gabriel who was my server. My drinks were delicious.“

“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.“

“Amazing sushi and good flavor“

“Delicious wine and tapas and specials. They serve sangria too. One of our favorite spots in Portland. Definitely check out this place if you haven’t because you won’t be disappointed.“

“Excellent experience! Service was attentive but unfussy, dishes were well balanced and creative, and the music selection was cozy and decidedly PNW-flavored. I waited too long to try this place, and I won’t let much time pass before I return. Oh, and the dessert program is impressive.“

“Stopped by to check it out this new spot, food trucks were closed but wow the captures sandwich was one of the best I had in the city. Live music, great beers on tap, and a very accommodating and hospitable atmosphere. Love the decor. An absolute gem in the neighborhood.

Plus there’s an AMAZING selection of retro arcade and pinball machines. One of my favorite spots in Portland.“

“Absolutely love getting Thai food here. Staff is always friendly. The food is quick and hot and their Thai iced tea is fantastic.“

“Our first visit . . instantly charmed. We wanted to have a pre event drink or two before our corporate dinner up the street and are we ever glad we did. Very nice atmosphere and service, great beer of course and a very inviting looking back patio area. Also, really enjoyed the hanging plants and skylight. We definately plan to come back.“

“This is a snazzy bar, located right off the lobby of the Aloft! The colorful LED lighting and pulsing music make it seem like a fun place to grab a drink, and maybe strike up a conversation with folks passing through Portland. Although we are locals who live quite close by, I could see my wife and I coming here to grab a cocktail some evening when the neighborhood dive bars are just not cutting it for us, and we're not feeling up to heading into downtown. Gonna have to come back and check it out sometime soon, but as far as ambiance goes, it looks like a winner!“

“First time walking through rather than past the door of R&R tonight, and what an absolute treat! Small, but well formed bar with a great drinks menu, and super friendly staff. Will check out the food next time (there will most definitely be a next time). The resident(?)/guest(?) DJ was on fire, and we could have so easily spent the rest of our evening enjoying the whole R&R vibe, had we not had dinner plans. A real NW treasure, and the new #1 in our local bar hit list.“

“The Bistro Alder is the restaurant inside the Dosier Hotel and it serves delicious food and drinks. We only dined here and did not stay at the hotel. The restaurant was empty when we arrived around 9pm and were promptly greeted by a wonderful hostess who took our drink and meal orders right away since we already knew we wanted the Portland Restaurant Month meals. The food came out quickly as we were the only ones there initially. As time went on a couple small groups of 2-3 arrived and even then the hostess managed to hold down the fort to include waiting, serving, bar tending, and bussing. Overall we really enjoyed ourselves and would certainly come back to enjoy a meal or a couple of drinks.“

“So many naturally gluten free items on the menu! This place is legit. The atmosphere looks like a thai street food market and they have a garage door that opens providing such a fun indoor outdoor experience.

Everything we ordered was delivered hot and fresh, gluten free, and filled with so much flavor! We got the chicken wings to start which were crispy, sweet and savory.
For the entrée, we shared the panang curry and chicken pad thai. The curry was delicious and had a lovely balance of heat and sweet while the pad thai provided that lovely tamarind and peanut flavor we all know and love from such a classic dish. Everything arrived at the table piping hot, you can see the steam in the video i posted.

I know this place has been around awhile but im so glad to have stumbled across them now. My new go to thai place for sure!“

“Highly recommend the steak + brisket pho and salad wraps! So yummy 🤤“

“I feel like people are sleeping on this place. Portland has spectacular food, and my wife and I have dined on most of it, and Bullard is absolutely in that top echelon. Now I'll admit that we have only ever ordered one entree here: the beef rib. But if you're a fan of Texas food this dish is all the best flavors of Texas in one. Simply mind-blowing. The tavern salad, broccoli, and cocktails were also top-flight. Ooh, and the horchata panna cotta. You need to go here.“

“The poutine was just OK. They need to add pocked 9 ions and pickled jalapenos as standard and allow you to take them off if you don't like them. Also, the best poutine I have had has braised beef or pulled pork or some sort of meat to balance all the flavors.

The beer was very good. I tried their reserve stuff and their bourbon barrel aged beer and they were pretty good - all of them.“