Little Griddle

★★★★★ 4.6 (758) • $$

"My husband and I couldn't have made a better choice for our spur-of-the-moment breakfast outing at Little Griddle this morning. We arrived just after 9 AM on a Saturday, which seemed ideal. We found a table for two in the half-filled restaurant, just in the nick of time! Within ten minutes of our arrival the popular restaurant had a 12-person waitlist. I can't stress enough how adorable Little Griddle is. They pack a lot of cuteness into this small footprint of a cafe with 10-12 tables that stretch from the bright window in the front, to the kitchen window in the back. The ocean blue ceiling has touches of gold trim throughout, and the featured works by local artists help make the space feel extra special. I ordered a bacon, egg and cheese biscuit with a side of roasted potatoes. The presentation was lovely, and the biscuit was expertly made. The meals seem shareable as the portions are generous. Every dish has a vegetarian option, and diners will find a wide variety of breakfast and brunch items on the menu. The overall vibe of Little Griddle is bright and happy. The staff were smiling and pleasant, and very attentive to our needs. I happily left a 25% tip and promised to come back again soon. This may be one of my new favorite breakfast places as it's conveniently located near my home and the food is DELISH!"

Güero

★★★★★ 4.6 (748) • $$

Kingsland Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.9 (822) • $$

"From avocado toast to almost every rendition of eggs, Kingsland served its purpose for some bites after a smooth NYC to PDX early Saturday afternoon landing which our kid picked for during our extremely short trip in town.Identical to Mother's Bistro located at the Hilton Embassy Suites, this is Kingsland- with a smaller and maybe, an even more casual setup from Mother's. Regardless, we managed to get here like 25 minutes to closing and you would think we'd be rushed. Think again. Between my mom's spicy chicken sandwich, hubs' cured ham (looked like sliced-at-the-supermarket-meat) sandwich, my kid's salmon+lox omelette with the works and my plain omelette (request) with queso fresco, quick bites was all we needed. Music was an 80s, 90s, 2000s throwback. If anything, service from both the hostess and our server, was legit from beginning to end."

Papa Haydn - Sellwood

★★★★☆ 3.9 (579) • $$$

"This is one of my favorite restaurants for delicious desserts! They make everything in-house and have been a Sellwood staple since 1978. I even purchased my wedding cake from them.We stopped in to grab a variety of desserts for a gathering we were having at our home. The staff was super friendly and helpful. They were having issues with their credit card machine but were very apologetic.We ended up ordering a piece of the lemon chiffon cake, German chocolate cake, raspberry gateau, lemon curd tart, and marionberry cheesecake. They were all absolutely delicious!I would highly recommend this establishment for desserts. They have a nice variety. You won't be disappointed!"

Double Dragon

★★★★☆ 4.1 (510) • $$

"Back for lunch. This time we were the first customers here between 12-1pm on a weekday. No confusing lines and immediate service from the bartender. Sat in the covered patio outside. Our food selection was 2 banh mi sandwiches (pork belly & chicken), 1 burger, 1 French fry and 1 side potato salad. Notes on the food:Everything is à la carte. My companions had the banh mi's and had no complaints. I had the burger and it was so delicious. Maybe my favorite burger in town. Juicy meat, flavorful sauce, pillowy bun. The fries were hot, crispy, salty and tasty, albeit standard. My party didn't care for the potato salad. The pieces of potato were cut extra-large and weren't exactly bite size so it was awkward to eat. The fresh dill was a nice touch but the mustard seeds were odd. I also did not enjoy the "Push Pop" cocktail. It didn't taste *anything* like the frozen childhood treat I remember. The tastes weren't complimentary, and the best I can describe it as is creamy pineapple and soy sauce. On the other hand the Fort George Vortex IPAs we had were great. Not a huge selection of beer/cider/wine, but they specialize in mixed cocktails with cute names. There is a small food menu here but what they do make is pretty good. I kind of wish they had more rotating specials. Also wish they'd bring back that Surf &Turf Burger!! Yum. Something new: looks like there's a couple more inside restrooms nowadays, which is great because there only used to be 1. The seating area in the back had also been reimagined and looks chic and welcoming. It also was apparent while we were there that a brand new deck is being built. I overheard the bartender say that it will be a wooden raised deck with a fire pit in the center."

Genie's Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (550) • $$

"Though the interior is a bit simple and very reminiscent of old diners, the staff were kind, the service was prompt, and the food was really tasty. I ended up ordering a chocolate milk and the Campfire Burrito which came loaded with all of the fixings and was topped with an absolutely delicious pasilla pepper crema. The burrito was of a good size (though I personally wish it was a bit larger) and was really tasty. I will say though the presentation was a bit weird. I was expecting to be able to pick it up and eat it but it had the crema on the outside of it so you had to eat it with a knife and fork which causes a lot of the ingredients to fall out making it a bit difficult to get a bite with everything in it. Not a deal breaker of course, but something to think about. Overall, a great breakfast was had here."

Cafe Nell

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (708) • $$

"It's been a while since I visited this place. I liked that they have a great outdoor seating area that's covered. I had the French Dip and a side of fries. I enjoyed the beef from the sandwich, and the dip made the meat better. The fries were off good size to share with another person. Overall, it was a good place to go to, and i would go back for happy hour."

Blu Olive Mediterranean Bistro

★★★★☆ 4.2 (415) • $$

"Heard good things about this place from local Iranian community so was very excited to try and indeed they're really good!Popping on a Friday dinner, staffs were all busy serving and prepping delicious food. We split the Kabob Barg and Koobideh. They're both very well-cooked, seasoned, and tender but the winner goes to the Koobideh for me. Super, super juicy. You can actually see the owner/chef cooking everything fresh from behind the counter. The dishes were served with saffron rice and salad. The salad was a sleeper hit! Super flavorful and herby. I would gladly just do salad for my plate next time.They got other interesting appetizers and main on offer as well but the grilled plates were definitely their specialty. Desserts from other tables also looked enticing; will check that out next time.Lots of tables in a modern space. A great spot in general!"

The Cove

★★★★☆ 4.3 (377) • $$$

"I had an incredible meal at this restaurant. I began the meal with seafood chowder and a crabcake, both dishes were incredible. The crabcake was accompanied with a house, made slaw, that had amazing flavor. For my entrée, I ordered the market seafood salad, it was outstanding. There was smoked salmon on the salad (that is smoked in the restaurant), it was phenomenal.The best thing about this dining experience, is the incredible service I received. My server (Andrew) was so personable, attentive, and he personally boxed every portion of my meal that I couldn't finish. I will definitely come back to this restaurant, due to the amazing service and outstanding food."

Eleni's Philoxenia

★★★★☆ 4.1 (392) • $$

"Had a super delicious meal with excellent service at Eleni's. I just wish I were in Portland more often so that I could frequent this gem of a restaurant! Ordered all my greek comfort foods and I would order it all again. The moussaka and arni me filo were great, all the dips and salad were also very tastey. The moussaka had just the right amount of bechamel to veggie balance so that you could still taste all the scrumptious veggie layers. Really how can you go wrong with warm pita bread baked to order upon arrival? Recommend for a night out that feels like a home cooked meal."

Pinky's Pizza

★★★★★ 4.7 (298) • $$

"Untapped Trivia on Thursday. Come for trivia and slices of pizza. The vegan option was very yummy. I like how the crust wasn't too doughy. The toppings matched. You can split the pie too."

Nayar Taqueria

★★★★☆ 4.3 (350) • $$

"I visited Nayar Taqueria for a late lunch. I got horchata and an asada burrito. The horchata was good. The burrito was delicious. I especially liked the fresh avocado in the burrito. Both salsas provided in bottles on the table were delicious but not spicy enough. Overall, I would recommend visiting them for some great Mexican food."

Black Water

★★★★☆ 4.3 (309) • $$

Fish Sauce

★★★★☆ 4.2 (319) • $$

"Absolutely fantastic cuisine! Walked in on a Friday evening, not too busy appeared to be preparing MANY take out orders. Smaller and tidy on the inside, but plenty of seating. There is outside seating as well. Everything we had was outstanding!! Really friendly, chef even came out to chat. Food portions were great, with vegetarian options. I can't wait to go back, give it a try you'll be glad you did!!!!"

Rocio's

★★★★☆ 3.9 (366) • $$

Oma's Hideaway

★★★★☆ 4.2 (310) • $$

"Oma's was a win all the way and one of the most unique meals I have had in a while. The menu is super cool, influenced by hawker food of Singapore and Malaysia. Our waiter was awesome. He had a big personality and was so friendly that we felt like we were dining with one of our besties. I couldn't get enough of everything we ate but my favorite was the Salted Egg Yolk Curry Fries. These were insane. They were like In n Out fries on steroids. Be sure to get the char siu burnt ends with it.The Roti Canai was the yummiest, softest, warmest flatbread with a nice slightly salty flavor profile. The parsnip and squash curry to dip it in just warmed our bellies.We also loved the Sambal Terasi Udang and Wonton Mee. The dishes on the menu are all so different that you'll want to try everything, and you should!"

Ranch PDX

★★★★☆ 4.4 (266) • $$

"5/5 would recommend. This place exceeded my expectations. Delicious Detroit style pizza, hefty portions, and perfect for sharing! Great price ($9.50 - price will vary depending on pizza type). Although I felt like their flavor options were verylimited. I ended up ordering the 2 quarter size Number Four (sausage, ricotta, chilies). The pizza was a soft focaccia like bread. Lots of toppings. Super cheesy and paired with the free house made ranch was absolutely delicious. I even had leftovers! Service was speedy quick! Staff were helpful and nice. Ambiance was inviting. I would def come back!"

Carina Lounge

★★★★★ 4.6 (242) • $$

"A fun spot with super cool happy hour deal. The moment they opened, people flooded in. During happy hour (4.30-5.30PM), you get $2 off house cocktails and $3 off small plates!I got the Piri Piri Prawns at happy hour price. It came with five large and fresh prawns. The sauce was zesty and refreshing. Love the garlics in there as well.I also got the Pasta Malfatti which was a uniquely spicy pasta. The sauce was rich with spices and chicken sausage. I've never had pasta like this before. The pasta itself was lasagna-shaped, fresh, and well-cooked (maybe a tad overdone) but it came out super hot which I love. Definitely a rich dish and the portion was great. Would be great to share with people so you can try multiple.The service was fast and friendly. I love the ambience inside a lot as well, very relaxing. This would be a fun spot for a special occasion or to meet up with a group if people. I would love to be back for their Penne Burrata, Goat Cheese Ravioli, and drinks!"

Ginger Pop

★★★★☆ 3.7 (360) • $$

"Great food and service here today.I'll return for more hot, spicy food soon. It may have been helpful to be here at 2 pm--really calm and relaxing."

Victoria

★★★★☆ 4.2 (274) • $$

"I came for the vegan brunch on a Sunday at around 9:45am. When I sat at the bar to order, the bartender asked me if I wanted mine vegan. I made the mistake of assuming everything on the brunch menu was vegan, but I guess it can be made vegan or not vegan. Good thing he asked me!David ordered the Humboldt Burrito and I ordered the Victoria Breakfast. Mine came with tofu scramble, vegan sausage, biscuits and gravy, and country potatoes. The biscuit and the gravy were both SO GOOD. The housemade sausage tasted like meat to me, so I didn't like it at all. (I've been vegan for 25 years so things that are too meaty are not for me.) Next time, I'll order the biscuit and gravy and the tofu scramble from the sides menu and skip the sausage and potatoes.I like how much outdoor seating they have because I was able to find a spot in the corner where my reactive doggo could sit without her anxiety being triggered (see my pics). The bathrooms were very clean, and the bartender was super nice. Finding street parking was easy.This place is great. Too bad they aren't 100% vegan, but I would for sure go back."

Bang Bang

★★★★☆ 4.2 (272) • $$

"I'm a fan of Wonderly (and Crewel Summer next door) and now Bang Bang. The Spicy Pineapple Margarita was refreshingly delicious. We enjoyed the ample portion Crunchy Salad, but the Beef Short Rib Skewer was a tad small. Our favorite was the Spicy Buffalo Nuggets, I suggest complimenting them with the homemade Sriracha-based hot sauce found on every table. Lastly, the Rice Pudding was creative and kind of grew on me after each bite.Prices are fair, but I'M NOT a fan of the entitled automatic tipping model (for healthcare or cost of living too.) I hope this ridiculous trend - that's only found so far in inner Portland - dies quickly or the concept of tipping is redefined.That said, service was very friendly and attentive, I would have easily given 20% anyway. The space cozy and lovely. A great fixture in the neighborhood."

Il Terrazzo

★★★★☆ 4.1 (285) • $$

"Highly recommend this place and reservations. Best Italian restaurant I have been to! Had 3 out of town folks wanting something local and it did not disappoint. Be ready for longer wait times in general but the staff communicates it upfront but makes up with hospitality! I recommend inside as the local heathans are in full effect due to lack of local government support."

Palomar

★★★★☆ 4.3 (257) • $$

"We were there on a Tuesday night so the ambience was fairly mellow. Plenty of room at the bar. Which was a delightful place to be. Our bartender Jordan is a highly skilled and knowledgeable bartender. It was a pleasure talking with him and when we asked for the, highly decadent Ramos gin, fizz he delivered the best I've ever had not an easy cocktail to master, but he definitely knew what he was doing.We didn't have any food so I can't provide input on that, but it was the perfect and to a great evening. Highly recommend."

Jojo

★★★★☆ 4.2 (261) • $$

"WHEN: Sat @5:45pmWe barely beat the rush coming here, and decided to sit inside due to the heat wave. It's such a lovely restaurant, and I appreciate all the plants in here! It's our first time, and decided to share the following:CLASSIC CHEESEBURGER - $131/4 lb beef, American Cheese, Jojo Sauce, Shredded Lettuce, Pickles, White Onion, Butter Roll.Ahh yesss...solid burger. I appreciate the amount of shredded lettuce in this juicy burger. Add a nice freshness and texture to it. Butter roll was soft to my liking, and I feel like I really could finish this bad boy all by myself!FRIED CHICKEN MELT - $17Cheddar & American Cheese, Coleslaw, Ranch, Crystal Hot Sauce, Shokupan.The description left out the all the wonderful chives that is sprinkled on this unique sandwich. This melt is far from dry, and was enjoyed through and through. The bread is clearly buttered and toasted to perfection, and the chicken inside is tender and the batter was crispy. I'm a cheesehead so thank you for adding more than one kind of cheese. I rec this a lot!The process is ordering at the counter first before seating. But our food came out so fast! Oh boy do they look pretty! I'm glad we are able to pour our own carafe of water so we don't have to bother the staff for more, or make multiple trips to fill our cup!It love the variety of sandwiches here--having it as a burger or melt. They also have plant-based and tofu options! I know they are known for their potato wedges but we had too many fries at this point."

Scotch Lodge

★★★★★ 4.6 (217) • $$

"Made a Resy online and was seated promptly!Very good service, food was delicious, loved the kitchen bar seating.My favorite was the scallops! The candied duck on top of the pappardelle is another must!Free street parking!"

Thai Noon Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.7 (330) • $$

"Food is always great and service is usually great. But this past visit was hilarious. I had to damn near beg for 2 forks and 2 napkins. I ordered a full entree 26. Pad Thai and asked for silverware and napkins, and they literally gave me 1 fork, and 1 napkin. I said "can I get a few forks, and a few napkins?", and he gave me 1 more fork, and 1 more napkin I dine here frequently, so that was quite peculiar."

Church Bar

★★★★☆ 3.8 (311) • $$

"The church bar is always fun to be since you cannot miss their theme. Ok well I'll have to confess not on a Sunday since that karaoke night haha. But that's a totally different topic isn't it. I love the church as well for their food when you crave a small snack or an impossible burger. But also cause they always have some changing ice teas - so bring your sober friends have your beer or drink and then you can enjoy their alcohol free items. The barkeeper are always friendly and will find something you like. I had the upside down pineapple burger a special burger on the menu let's dive into a slice of pineapple fried in pancake batter, jalapeño's, pickles, cheddar Cheese, fried shoe string onions, bacon, beef patty with a raspberry chipotle BBQ Sauce on a toast brioche bun.Told you they are creative with drinks as with the burger Let's get this out of the way. Yes you can argue if pineapples belong on a pizza (yes they do) or not. But the church bar makes one thing clear there is no question a pineapple belongs on a juicy burger. This one has a spicy kick to it from the sweet raspberry chili jam the slice of the exotic fruit is making the whole burger a juicy experience and the crispy onions are giving extra crisps for texture and tastes. All in all a burger to enjoy. So perfectly made to bad it's only a special bit a very delicious one."

Midpoint Food & Drink

★★★★★ 4.6 (201) • $

"What a wonderful little breakfast spot. I had the downtowner scramble - spinach, carmelized onion and goat cheese - added bacon. Done perfect. Daughter has a potato stack and a coffee drink. Definitely recommend this place"

Aalto Lounge

★★★★☆ 4 (265) • $

"The hot honey cheese curds were delicious. The coffee martini style drink was delicious and better than the one I got at the Starbucks reserve! Seating wasn't very comfortable. Photo booth was out of order. Bartender was nice but not sure if short staffed but seemed an overwhelmed. Would comeback"

Wilder

★★★★☆ 4.3 (229) • $$

"For Mother's Day early dinner, my family decided to take me (& their dad, hubby of almost 50 years) to an Italian restaurant nearby, but they don't take reservation, but they recommend to come early. We did, and the patio we wanted is 1 hour wait. (We could have gone at 4, to eat at 5, if we knew!) While waiting for the rest of my children (& grandchildren), oldest son suggested, let's walk around to see if there's another restaurant to go and be seated right away.And WE DID! Not only did we eat outside, on an 82 degree very nice very little wind in the shade, but we were greeted with a friendly (smiley) kind lady server, and beautiful too!I wanted the TAMARIND drink, (that was all I can remember), it has brown sugar, honey, & lime. (My youngest son knew I don't drink alcohol, anymore, but I told him, once in a few, and today is a special day, so I will). All the ingredients on my drink was appealing UNTIL I got to the Serrano (I knew it was a brand name, I didn't know Fuego means fire. (Until down the street from us, a car was really on fire, and I showed video to my sons, and they said: FUEGO! LOL). Anyway, I didn't care for my drink, since it was spicy hot! Every adult in my table, all took sips, and finished it all, but I was left without a sweet drink, and our very nice, lovely waitress gave me same drink, without the spicey Serrano. Thank you, I'm happy now!Each ordered what they wanted, hubby and grand daughter both had the hamburger, I and one son ordered the fried chicken and another son ordered the pork chops with mashed sweet potato (I am surprise for the first time, because he, my dad and I only eat sweet potato in our family). :)All's well that ends well. We could have stayed for sweet-stuff, I heard we're heading to an ice cream parlor, and visit some more.Note: I would prefer the outside, HERE, than the patio there! Sometimes, the Holy Spirit will guide you, where they think is BEST for today is a special day for all mothers!Amen?"

Mestizo

★★★★☆ 4.4 (211) • $$

"I came here one evening with my boyfriend and had an amazing time. We walked in at an earlier dinner spot and were fortunately able to grab a table. I recommend reservations if you're planning to grab dinner here around 6-7pm as it can get pretty busy. The inside can feel a bit packed but there's plenty of seating. The lighting is dim and decor is nice.My boyfriend and I ordered the calamari, elote, fried oysters, and adobo branzino and everything was delicious. The calamari was crispy and the sauce complimented it so well. The elote was a bit on the burnt side for my taste, but it was also still good. The fried oysters were also fried to perfection and amazing. And, the adobo branzino was so filling with a phenomenal blend of flavors. My boyfriend and I rarely go out to Mexican restaurants but I could see this becoming a favorite. I highly recommend this spot !!"

Carlita's - Portland

★★★★☆ 3.9 (255) • $$

Montelupo Italian Market

★★★★☆ 4 (239) • $$

The Knock Back

★★★★☆ 4.3 (204) • $$

"I had to come back and get the grilled cheese sandwich here. It's nice to know that the kitchen is being run by The Grilled Cheese Grill. I had the After School Snack - a grilled cheese sandwich with a cup of tomato soup. This was the perfect snack for me to accompany my beverage. The food is just as great as I remembered it."

My Vice Food & Spirits

★★★★★ 4.7 (130) • $$

"Solid somewhat unassuming breakfast/brunch spot that I randomly dropped by with a friend to try! This place is great for a mix of meat and vegetarian options and had a handful of vegan options sprinkled in as well.We went on a random weekday around brunch so didn't need to contend with a crowd, woohoo! Also upside is that they have a little parking lot for their business so that was a great perk. It is a lil petite though so probably fills up during busier hours. We were both feeling pretty savory so my friend got The Nest (potato cake topped with all the goods) and I went with the Cowboy Dan (corn chips topped with soyrizo instead of chicken -- aka I had nachos for lunch but it was delicious. We also split a soyrizo breakfast dumpling. Food wise everything was good minus the dumpling which I honestly did not enjoy too much? Something about the taste was just a taaad bit off so I wasn't the biggest fan. We both enjoyed our food and were curious about drinks but opted to grab some other treats after so skipped those. Overall, the interior is quirky, service was friendly, and the food was solid. Swing by if you're having a hankering for breakfast/brunch goods and have a mixed group of dietary needs."