50 Best American Restaurants near West Linn

“Extensive menu, exceptional service, & you’re guaranteed a personal experience w/ the owner as he’s there everyday.“

“Always predictably good. Solid pub food, love the soups and salads too. It’s our neighborhood favorite. They haven’t raised their prices which means the value is amazing! .“

“Fabulous experience - highly recommend.“

“I've been going to 503 for years. The food is well prepared and consistent, and the staff is exceptional. The owner really enjoys good wine and there are lovely selections by the glass and bottle. Periodically there are special discounts on exceptional bottles of wine available...“

“Friend and I ate here yesterday. Each ordered basic cheesteak w cheese and onions. Amazing. Tender beef, perfectly melted cheese and just enough grilled onion. Bread was very fresh. We ended up ordering a third cheesesteak to split. Also had a few pints of Ninkasi lager.“

“What a lovely place! A perfect spot for a cozy lunch on a blustery day. And the food was fantastic, mushroom soup, chicken pot pie, truffle fries (amazing), and creme brulee for dessert. It's so easy to get there, we'll be back soon!“

“I just had the most wonderful “adult cheese sandwich” I have ever had. It’s nothing like anyone would relate a child’s cheese sandwich too. The onion rings were above average as well. Highly recommended. Food this good is priceless! Larry and Alina“

“This is such a great place to grab great food before you are in the city. This location even has outdoor seating and that is great on a warm day. My server was Caleb and he made my dining experience delightful. He took great care of me and he was very friendly and helpful when I needed something. Food was great and the atmosphere is always a delight.“

“always a great experience“

“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.“

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

“Great food , better service and amazing atmosphere, all because of the service. Not 1 person walked by us without asking if we needed anything.“

“This review is based on our last few minutes paying the bill, everything else was top notch. Our group of 4 was chatting when our bills arrived and continued to visit, and our waiter came by to gather abit later and told him it was ready. At this time we Bagan to review our bills to pay one with a card and we were paying cash. As soon as I placed the cash in their bifold and placed on the table another waiter came to the table and stated being just like our waiter and dressed similarly. Worth noting she was about 110 5 foot or so with our waiter at 220 plus and 6ft or so wit a great beard. I stated that our waiter had much bigger feet and a great beard with my wife commenting about our matching hairlines... lol right. No next thing we get is she identifies as law enforcement and proceeds to walk away with an elevated voice "I'll kick beat you down" I turned left to my friend and sain now she wants to wrestle. At this point mist people are watching and then just short of screaming she yells "I'll Kick your A$$". And indeed the entire restaurant is watching on what was going on, I simply went back to visiting with our group not knowing what was next. Not long afterwards our waiter walked by and as he did thank me for the tip. No follow up from management nothing. So probably about 15 minutes after this a few other groups had left and we started our departure and still nothing. Over the years we have been here many times as a couple and a few large groups, after this event not to sure we could return for an enjoyable dining experience with their staff threatening some ones life unprovoked. Feb 21, 2026. 5pm reservation“

“Always take such great care of us! Were wonderful in taking care of our industry tastings and our guests loved everything. All wines were wonderful, tasty food and amazing server.“

“I love their sausages, such a large variety. Friendly, knowledgeable staff“

“Everything about this restaurant is homely and inviting. I love that the plates aren't gargantuan sized. They feel like a nice home cooked meal and you really don't need a takeout box. The service is fast and friendly, though we showed up right at 11AM to ensure we had seating! Food was delicious, and the dessert was good. If you plan to buy any pastries, do so before you sit! We waited until after we were done eating and literally within and hour of opening, all the fruit strudel was gone. I was heartbroken because that's why I went! Well I won't be making that mistake twice! Buy it before you sit! Great place and such fun!“

“Hands down my favorite restaurant. Everything about it from the staff to the vibes to the food is nothing short of amazing. I love that the menu changes every so often as it gives an almost new experience every time. Couldn’t recommend this restaurant enough!!“

“Fresh pasta and inventive salads“

“One of the best values out there for a healthy bowl! I can’t get enough of the #3 Nori bowl. It’s my favorite bowl anywhere!! So tasty, quick, and reasonably priced.“

“I've always had decent food here at Bannings. This morning I ordered Pumpkin pancakes.....what a disappointment. The pumpkin batter needed salt added to it and it also could have used a bit more sugar in the batter. The syrup was not real maple syrup but table top ad says, "warm maple syrup," so I expected real maple syrup. It also says, "whipped butter." I asked the waiter about the maple syrup and he told me it was "artificial" maple and argued the fact that the restaurant never said "real" maple syrup. Maybe the butter is whipped margarine...who knows what liberties are taken in menu descriptions. I'm a "real" maple syrup customer.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“Had the cheesesteak and can’t quit thinking about the sandwich now….and the choc chip sea salt cookie. Delish! So glad to finally have tried this restaurant“

“The staff here are so sweet and welcoming! You can tell many people who came today were regulars, which I would be if I lived closer! Plus the art decor is so unique and creative

The food was delicious, including the veggie patties and coffee. It came quickly, seemed like a great amount for what you pay! What a fun place to stop with the family.“

“Wonderful Santa Fe Chicken and Bean soup! Highly recommended.“

“Portland's original greasy spoon. The only thing that's changed since the 90's (and probably before that) is that the jukebox is all digital now and the prices (unfortunately). It ain't fancy and it sure isn't healthy but it's plenty tasty.“

“We go there quite often the food is great and a good size portion, the service is great and friendly. Highly recommended“

“Friendly fun staff. Great beverages and food. Nice vibe.“

“The food was so delicious. I love cooking but have not eaten anything this good. The Coconut Tilapia was so delicious, The oxtail, plantain, veggies, rice, chapati were so good. The food was delivered many miles away yet it was still very warm and very hygienically packed. If I lived in Portland, I would eat here as many times but unfortunately I'm in a different state but whenever I would visit Portland I would definitely eat at Amani African Cuisine. Try out their richly flavoured menus, they are awesome. Thanks a lot Mary“

“We had a delightful wine dinner featuring UncleZen’s spices and cuisine!! PLEASE PLEASE add Uncle Zen’s shrimp and crabcakes to your menu! They were divine ❤️“

“Great Indian food and nice people to help you and assist you with choosing the right food. It was buffet style.“

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

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

“The Limelight is my go to happy hr place! Their menu is fantastic and the food is some of the best happy hour food I have had around town. Their Limelight Harvest Salad is always fresh and filling and adding a little protein makes it a complete meal.
Being a whiskey girl, the cherry infused Maker's Mark Manhattan never disappoints, but beware, one does it's job.
Lastly, I have met some amazing people there (and their dogs) which only adds to each amazing memory created there.“

“Just ate there today with my brother and had the double bacon cheeseburger and it was amazing!!!!“

“Our first time here and the beer was good! The food ops are endless with all the food carts! The place was hopping for a Friday night and it is family and pet friendly. I couldn’t believe how many kids there were!“

“So good! Probably the best BBQ in Portland. I had the burnt ends and my friend had the ribs. Both were fantastic. Great beers from Little Beast Brewing too. Will definitely be back.“

“Always tasty & enjoying fabulous music!“

“Excellent food and service in a comfortable environment. Highly recommended!“

“Great hh pizza! Crust is a Lil puffy a Lil crispy a Lil stretchy.
I had the papermaker pale. Wow! Well poured, gold colored beauty, tastes like a beer dream, lightly piney on top, then a smoothly carbonated descent to hopville.. brilliant!
They treat you right at the Rudder, so close to the Willamette it probably barely stayed dry in ancient days. But they dont get you muddy. Kick back be patient they will row out to you.
Tune into the vibe here. Becalmed.“

“Love love love this place. One a street where there has been a lot on construction changes and old buildings being torn down, this place has taken advantage of square footage in a home. Both covered and not covered outside seating areas. In door has a great bar! Customer Service is amazing, even when its busy. The Beer, fantastic! I tried all of them on tap. Bathrooms are large. Food was amazing! I highly recommend.“

“Next level dessert! absolutely amazing flavor, friendly staff, great selection and the ambiance was on point, a really great experience.“

“Excellent made from scratch menu.“

“Wow! We have been fans of Dean's Homestyle Cafe for many years. When the new owner's took it over this year, we were concerned about whether the comfortable, flavorful, "homestyle" experience we were used to would remain. The new team has done great! The staff is super friendly and working hard to make people feel welcome, learning names of regulars, and carrying on a place with a great reputation. The food is still excellent with super generous, well prepared portions and very reasonable prices. Well done!“

“Great food and drink at a reasonable price. Great people run the place.“

“One of the best restaurants I’ve been at in a while“

“Salmon chowder is spectacular. Amazing flavor depth with generous chunks of salmon.“

“Service has been amazing every time but I somehow show up during take out hours so its empty. Iv been here twice and I cant stop thinking about the pho, the broth is sweet and salty with amazing spices. I cant wait to try the bon mi next time.“

“Highly recommend. Best food in Portland! Great staff.“