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EXPLORE PORTLAND | | | | | | | 1303 NE Fremont St
Portland,
OR
97212
503-249-5001 | | | | | Description: A taste of New Orleans in the Pacific Northwest. That's what you'll find at this intimate bistro located in the northeastern section of the city. From classic Cajun and Creole favorites like seafood gumbo jambalaya and shrimp Creole, the menu is sure to please. You'll find a mix of meat, pasta and vegetable dishes as well as down home desserts that seem to come right from a homey, Southern kitchen, including bread pudding, butter cake and Creole pecan pie. Visit on Monday's and enjoy special discounts from their Mardi Gras Mondays Cheap Eats Menu. There's no better place to dine mid-day on Sunday's than at Acadia; live jazz music sets an invigorating tone for expectant brunchers.
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| 250 NW 13th Ave
Portland,
OR
97209
503-226-3394 | | | | | Description: Perhaps Portland's most exclusive restaurant, the hip, sleek Bluehour caters to an upscale set with its scintillating cuisine and clean-lined, lush decor. The Northwestern fare takes cues from the Mediterranean, always using, of course, the best ingredients produced in the region. Starters include seared scallops, beef carpaccio, poached oysters and grilled quail. Main courses, from a menu that changes daily, could feature venison medallions, fresh pasta laced with herbs, horseradish-crusted salmon and a risotto flavored on the kitchen's whim. Desserts are executed by an in-house pastry chef and feature innovative takes on chocolate pudding, creme brulee and cake and ice cream. A well-received bar draws the nightlife crowd.
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| 3610 SE Hawthorne Blvd
Portland,
OR
97214-5144
503-239-4756 | | | | | Description: This neighborhood establishment is a favorite with the local crowd. The interior is somewhat nondescript, but great food takes your focus elsewhere. Breakfast, available daily, is a good way to start the morning. Fresh, hot coffee goes well with the brioche, but you'll also be tempted by the smoked chicken omelet, fluffy pancakes, and scrambled egg dishes. On Sundays, the three-course Yiddish brunch is an eastern European tradition that will leave you happily incapacitated for the rest of the day! Large windows allow you to people-watch while you dine, and the restaurant is comfortable if you're eating alone.
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| 8215 SW Barnes Rd
Portland,
OR
97225
503-297-1480 | | | | | Description: Hands On Cafe is a popular destination for creative university types, not least of all because it's located at the Oregon College of Arts and Crafts. The eclectic eatery gets high marks for its daily specials, including traditional Indian curries and polenta tamale pie. Soups, salads, and baked goods are made from scratch and are presented on locally-thrown stoneware plates, just to reiterate that handcrafted aesthetic. A craft shop and gallery can be found on-site.
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| 611 SW 10th Ave
Portland,
OR
97205-2725
503-220-1850 | | | | | Description: This saloon-like place, with its tiled floors, architectural detailing, and mounted animal heads, feels as if it's been around forever. That's just what the owners were hoping for. The friendly, popular eatery is a great gathering place, especially when you want good food that's done well. Along with traditionally prepared steaks, you'll find cuts seasoned with cabernet, garlic and peppercorns, and blue cheese. Chicken, seafood and pastas are available as well, along with entree salads, sandwiches and an array of hot comfort foods such as meat loaf, Salisbury steak and chicken pot pie. Specialty beers and West Coast wines create another layer of flavor.
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| 1300 E Burnside St
Portland,
OR
97214
503-238-0470 | | | | | Description: One thing's for sure: Contrary to the eatery's name, good food is no old wives' tale at this long-lived institution. Located at the corner of SE 13th Avenue, Old Wives is a terrific place for kids and adults. Little ones love the play area and the great "kid friendly" menu. Adults enjoy the open space, superb service, and variety of vegetarian dishes. If you're not completely enamored of the no-meat mentality, most entrees can be made non-vegetarian as quick as you can say "smoked salmon!" Breakfast is also a great choice for patrons of all ages.
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| Red Star Tavern and Roast House503 SW Alder St
Portland,
OR
97204-1502
503-222-0005 | | | | | Description: Amber tones and polished woodwork characterize this restaurant, which also features expressive murals and a warm ambience. Located at the corner of SW Fifth Avenue, the upscale tavern is known for its skill with meats. Thanks to a grill, rotisserie, and wood-burning oven, many of the entrees boast a rustic, smoky flavor that seems appropriate to the area. Local ingredients boost the quality of the cuisine, which includes everything from cedar-planked salmon to prime rib, roast game, spit-roasted pork loin, and wood-fired goat cheese ravioli. The restaurant also sports a terrific lounge, where you can find specialty bourbons, local microbrews, and a great list of regional wines.
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| 1220 SW 1st Ave
Portland,
OR
97204
503-227-7342 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Located in the heart of downtown Portland, this restaurant with a quirky name serves up outstanding Pacific Northwest cuisine to eager diners. A solarium dining room leads out onto an outdoor garden patio, making for ideal seating during warm weather months. Going strong for over three decades, Veritable Quandary offers a tasting menu featuring between 7 and 9 courses each Thursday evening the perfect solution if you're in a quandary about what to choose from the many delicious dishes listed on the menu. The wine list offers over 200 varieties, many available by the glass.
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| 1300 SE Morison St
Portland,
OR
97214
503-239-0196 | | | | | Description: Zell's is one of those places that delights the mind and body. Its small size, friendly waitstaff, and lace curtains all make you feel as if you've stepped into a European cafe. Although Zell's serves lunch, breakfast is the main draw, as you can see most every day. The exceptional food is well-prepared, whether you choose eggs Benedict, a smoked salmon scramble, or the much-applauded German pancakes. Making decisions even harder is the specials board, which features a number of great options you haven't yet considered. Be prepared for a wait if you don't get here early, though. Zell's is a popular place.
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