The tapas combine similar levels of comforting familiarity and playfulness: beef & potato "bombas" in a suitably spicy sauce; an almost-savory sangria is the perfect drink. [Eater 38 Member] Mehr erfahren.
Thin-crust East Coast/New Haven-style pizza, this southeast joint closes when they out of dough, which they stick in a 650-900-degree oven and char the daylights out of. [Eater 38 Member] Mehr erfahren.
The high-energy spot offers one of Portland's most unique menus by focusing on less-discovered spices: fried vada pavs, refreshing yogurt-topped papri chaat, spicy Goan-style shrimp. [Eater 38 Member]
It's a splurge, but each prix-fixe seating is like a dinner party gone carnivorously crazy. Get the charcuterie plates, and braised duck or beef cheeks if they're available. [Eater 38 Member] Mehr erfahren.
One part ramen den, one part izakaya, two parts modernista basement bunker, this chef hangout is run by the most improbable Japanese cook in town: a white guy from Michigan. [Eater 38 Member] Mehr erfahren.
If Alvar aalto and Betty Crocker had a love child, it would be this Southeast Clinton Scandinavian place. Broder’s brunch is the most inventive in Portland. [Eater 38 Member] Mehr erfahren.
Everything is cooked in a wood-fired oven, get the meat pies (with an exclamation point on the menu), roasted seasonal vegetables, and S’Mores for dessert. [Eater 38 Member] Mehr erfahren.
The vibe's convivial and consistently high-energy thanks to flowing margaritas and a barrage of savory and sharable small plates. [Eater Member 38]
Though meat hitting the grill is the main focus, both veggies and seafood represent well in homey dishes like hominy stew and braised octopus. [Eater Member 38]
St. Jack's is still serving Aaron Barnett's menu of updated Lyonnaise classics and lighter twists. Expect a much-expanded cheese selection, entrees like oxtail bourguignon, and lamb shoulder confit. Mehr erfahren.
Podnah’s hits the lowest common denominator of what makes food satisfying: salt, sweetness, fat, and Rodney Muirhead’s sauce has the perfect acidity. The brisket is perfectly smoked. [Eater 38 Member] Mehr erfahren.
Skip the snacks and go straight for the grilled sardine and whatever lamb dish is on offer; save room for desserts, where the hearth shows up in (again!) unexpected places. [Eater 38 Member]
Rodney Muirhead's expertise with meats shines through in dishes like brisket enchiladas, carne asada tacos, and rib tips in broth; bartender Kevin Ludwig shakes up his signature carrot margarita.
The Country Cat is all about American food, prepared by a chef, Adam Sappington, who understands the nuances of old world cuisine. The fried chicken here is out of control. [Eater 38 Member] Mehr erfahren.
