The botanical menu features truly unique and local flavors from Cascadia. I was impressed by everything presented to me. I would recommend getting the paired drinks menu and they have a non-alcoholic option.
HaikuReview
Oft changing menu
My favorite restaurant
It’s simply the best
Ivy Nacol
Astera truly is the stuff of dining dreams! While that might sound hyperbolic, one visit will reveal that it’s actually an understatement. You can expect a scintillating showcase that each season of Oregon’s bounty has to offer. Chef Aaron Adams’ commitment to detail with the entire mission is unmatched, from the expertly curated beverages right down to the locally made dinnerware on which the ever evolving menu is served. I am perpetually excited to see their latest creations. It is always an exquisite experience and an overall inspiration that makes me extra grateful to live in Portland.
Jennifer Phillips
My son brought me here for a belated Mothers day gift. I was skeptical about some of the ingredients in my food, but wildly surprised about how delicious & perfectly beautiful everything was! And the service superb! It was a wonderful experience all around! I plan to come again to share with a friend.
Brett Running
If you are considering the chef's counter experience, do it. Chef Aaron is warm and welcoming, watching everything be prepared is an absolute treat, and the food is comforting, creative, and incredibly delicious. One of my all time favorite dining experiences.
Hannah Frost
The asparagus tartlet and spicy strawberries were my favorites, but the entire meal was phenomenal. The water kefir pairings with each course were a perfect compliment.
Caralucy
This is an upscale restaurant that hosts two seating per night. We arrived for our 5PM reservation and were greeted promptly as promised. From the moment we arrived we were treated with deference and care. Every staff member, as well as Chef Adams, was thoughtful of our needs and anticipated them before we could ask.
The restaurant itself is charming and eclectic.
Framed art, potted plants, serve ware and an abundance of cookbooks are arranged neatly creating an atmosphere of warmth and welcome.
We were fortunate enough to be seated at the Chef's counter and enjoyed engaging, knowledgeable and informative conversation throughout our visit.
Our reservation was for the seven course spring menu and as soon as the first appetizer arrived we knew we were in for an outstanding experience.
Each course was thoughtfully and meticulously prepared. Each dish was an explosion of flavor and always a delight! The creative combinations of flavors and textures left us in awe of Chef Aaron's skill and creativity. The attention to each detail, recipes, hospitality, plating and ambiance was impeccable. We could not have been more impressed.
We hope to return again and again!
shawn moyer
Having been 2 times now I was worried the second time with a different menu may not be as lovely as I previously remembered. That thought was unfounded as the food was even better than I remembered and the experience of eating it is something we will be eagerly looking forward to again
michivegangirl
The restaurant ASTERA was a magical plant based dining experience! The dishes were so well balanced and dynamic! The atmosphere was inviting and Chef Aaron shared many stories and details of his journey as a chef and the processes used to create the dishes we tasted. If you’re looking for a unique dining experience, ASTERA is the place! 🌿
Rhaven Rodriguez
Incredible experience from start to finish. Perfectly satiated at the end. Each course has flavors bursting in your mouth… I was in awe. Such a great way to celebrate my birthday. Thank you Astera team! Will definitely be back to try each menu. ❤️
Dined in 3/16/25 for the abbreviated tasting menu seating at 4p. Menu was superb. I've visited other restaurants offering tasting menu only service and the atmosphere and service can sometimes be a bit stiff. Not so at Astera - the dining room is decorated like a well-lived in home, service was friendly and personal, each course was accompanied by a joyful rundown of the ingredients and cooking methods by the head chef. Bonus points for the banging soundtrack which featured Nick Drake, a bunch of Bowie and the Velvet Underground. Even walked out with a few kefir grains after expressing my developing interest in fermentation to the chef. Must visit vegan fine dining spot!
Renee Kraus
The dishes were very beautiful, but the entire experience was not worth the price. Some dishes were not well balanced (had a small primary component with a lot of very strong tasting sauce that overpowered everything else for example). The dessert was great.
burnsria
Okay, this review is LATE, I went to the Astera & Timothy Dearing Collab in May of 2024 and I am finally getting around to writing this. I first want to say that the staff was lovely, I was going between two of the kombucha options and our server let me try a bit of them both before I made my decision. I appreciated how Timothy explained what each course contained and the inspiration behind it. There were so many lovely dishes, and I was beyond full by the end of our service. Highly recommend!
David Yastremsky
We went for the Sunday afternoon preset meal. It was delicious. The chef was so passionate and walked us through every dish. Such unique and fancy ingredients. The dishes were small but filling and numerous. The tastes were fantastic. The king oyster, noodles, carpaccio, and chocolate ganache were some of the best dishes I have had in a while. Highly recommend!
Miruna Alexandru
Wish I could go back in time to experience every bite again. Every dish is simplified to perfection, elegant, and satisfying. We didn’t think the tasting menu would be enough food, but it was just right. The service was exquisite, and so was the execution of every dish. Will definitely be back
The botanical menu features truly unique and local flavors from Cascadia. I was impressed by everything presented to me. I would recommend getting the paired drinks menu and they have a non-alcoholic option.
Oft changing menu My favorite restaurant It’s simply the best
Astera truly is the stuff of dining dreams! While that might sound hyperbolic, one visit will reveal that it’s actually an understatement. You can expect a scintillating showcase that each season of Oregon’s bounty has to offer. Chef Aaron Adams’ commitment to detail with the entire mission is unmatched, from the expertly curated beverages right down to the locally made dinnerware on which the ever evolving menu is served. I am perpetually excited to see their latest creations. It is always an exquisite experience and an overall inspiration that makes me extra grateful to live in Portland.
My son brought me here for a belated Mothers day gift. I was skeptical about some of the ingredients in my food, but wildly surprised about how delicious & perfectly beautiful everything was! And the service superb! It was a wonderful experience all around! I plan to come again to share with a friend.
If you are considering the chef's counter experience, do it. Chef Aaron is warm and welcoming, watching everything be prepared is an absolute treat, and the food is comforting, creative, and incredibly delicious. One of my all time favorite dining experiences.
The asparagus tartlet and spicy strawberries were my favorites, but the entire meal was phenomenal. The water kefir pairings with each course were a perfect compliment.
This is an upscale restaurant that hosts two seating per night. We arrived for our 5PM reservation and were greeted promptly as promised. From the moment we arrived we were treated with deference and care. Every staff member, as well as Chef Adams, was thoughtful of our needs and anticipated them before we could ask. The restaurant itself is charming and eclectic. Framed art, potted plants, serve ware and an abundance of cookbooks are arranged neatly creating an atmosphere of warmth and welcome. We were fortunate enough to be seated at the Chef's counter and enjoyed engaging, knowledgeable and informative conversation throughout our visit. Our reservation was for the seven course spring menu and as soon as the first appetizer arrived we knew we were in for an outstanding experience. Each course was thoughtfully and meticulously prepared. Each dish was an explosion of flavor and always a delight! The creative combinations of flavors and textures left us in awe of Chef Aaron's skill and creativity. The attention to each detail, recipes, hospitality, plating and ambiance was impeccable. We could not have been more impressed. We hope to return again and again!
Having been 2 times now I was worried the second time with a different menu may not be as lovely as I previously remembered. That thought was unfounded as the food was even better than I remembered and the experience of eating it is something we will be eagerly looking forward to again
The restaurant ASTERA was a magical plant based dining experience! The dishes were so well balanced and dynamic! The atmosphere was inviting and Chef Aaron shared many stories and details of his journey as a chef and the processes used to create the dishes we tasted. If you’re looking for a unique dining experience, ASTERA is the place! 🌿
Incredible experience from start to finish. Perfectly satiated at the end. Each course has flavors bursting in your mouth… I was in awe. Such a great way to celebrate my birthday. Thank you Astera team! Will definitely be back to try each menu. ❤️
Restaurantji Recommends
Dined in 3/16/25 for the abbreviated tasting menu seating at 4p. Menu was superb. I've visited other restaurants offering tasting menu only service and the atmosphere and service can sometimes be a bit stiff. Not so at Astera - the dining room is decorated like a well-lived in home, service was friendly and personal, each course was accompanied by a joyful rundown of the ingredients and cooking methods by the head chef. Bonus points for the banging soundtrack which featured Nick Drake, a bunch of Bowie and the Velvet Underground. Even walked out with a few kefir grains after expressing my developing interest in fermentation to the chef. Must visit vegan fine dining spot!
The dishes were very beautiful, but the entire experience was not worth the price. Some dishes were not well balanced (had a small primary component with a lot of very strong tasting sauce that overpowered everything else for example). The dessert was great.
Okay, this review is LATE, I went to the Astera & Timothy Dearing Collab in May of 2024 and I am finally getting around to writing this. I first want to say that the staff was lovely, I was going between two of the kombucha options and our server let me try a bit of them both before I made my decision. I appreciated how Timothy explained what each course contained and the inspiration behind it. There were so many lovely dishes, and I was beyond full by the end of our service. Highly recommend!
We went for the Sunday afternoon preset meal. It was delicious. The chef was so passionate and walked us through every dish. Such unique and fancy ingredients. The dishes were small but filling and numerous. The tastes were fantastic. The king oyster, noodles, carpaccio, and chocolate ganache were some of the best dishes I have had in a while. Highly recommend!
Wish I could go back in time to experience every bite again. Every dish is simplified to perfection, elegant, and satisfying. We didn’t think the tasting menu would be enough food, but it was just right. The service was exquisite, and so was the execution of every dish. Will definitely be back
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