Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Portland / Oregon

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Portland / Oregon? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Clockwork Rose Tea Emporium

4.9

4.9 (1198)

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

Beaverton

About the restaurant

Clockwork Rose Tea Emporium is the Worlds first Steampunk Tea Room!
The worlds only Steampunk Tea Room has arrived in Downtown Beaverton, Relaxing atmosphere, good music and wonderful tea.

We only serve one thing on our menu during the day time, and that is our Famous Afternoon Tea Experience.

Top review

Linda

Dined 1 day ago

Lovely decor. Everything added to our enjoyment. Will return.

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Experience

Clockwork Rose Tea Experience

Experience

Annual Mad Hatter Tea Party

Libre

4.8

4.8 (12)

$50 and over

Dessert

Southeast Portland

About the restaurant

Where Freedom Meets Flavor

Libre is a dessert bar and cocktail lounge in Portland, Oregon, where freedom bleeds from mezcal cocktails to mole desserts. Walk in and leave your troubles at the door, and experience a world of dreams coming true.

Our pastry chef, Gabriella Martinez, creates fantastical desserts with components ranging from corn husk meringue to bone marrow caramel. Meanwhile, our bar director, "Nan" Chaison, crafts innovative cocktails, including a mezcal-based mole milk punch.

The moodily lit, flower-adorned space with purple velvet banquettes provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable evening.

Come to Libre and experience a taste of freedom.

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Breanna

Dined 5 days ago

Everything about this place was great! From the service, to our drinks, to how amazing the food was! Our drinks tasted DIVINE! And the desserts were to die for. It looks so amazing and the vibe is just very inviting. Staff was very chatty and super cool. Definitely coming here again!

Masu Sushi

4.9

4.9 (1100)

$31 to $50

Sushi

Downtown

About the restaurant

Masu Sushi has been a staple of inventive Japanese cuisine in Portland, OR for over 20 years. Executive Chef and owner Tommy Shin leads a technique-driven team of chefs who create beautiful sushi, sashimi, and dishes of the highest quality ingredients sourced from the Pacific Northwest and Japan.

Our signature dishes from the kitchen include the Gindara Misozuke (Miso and Butter Marinated Local Black Cod) and the award-winning Yakiniku Charred Pork Cheeks. From the sushi bar, try local favorites like the spicy Rip City Roll and the citrusy Lioness. We have many options for gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian guests - all are welcome.

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KateVIP

Dined on Dec 28, 2024

Absolutely fantastic meal and atmosphere! I’ll be back again and again.

Alpha Bravo Bar

4.7

4.7 (17)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Newberg

About the restaurant

Step into a hidden gem where the art of ramen meets an eclectic speakeasy atmosphere. At Alpha Bravo, you’re invited to create your own perfect bowl from a selection of fresh ingredients in a rich broth tailored to your taste. An elevated wine list will make pairing a glass with your perfect dish a treat. Join us for a unique dining experience where creativity and flavor come together in every sip and slurp!

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Victor

Dined 5 days ago

Everything about this place is cool. Really enjoy the intimate space and vibes. The ramen was very good. I've had, between our two visits, the pork belly, blue crab, and the mushroom protein option. All were tasty. The only item I haven't enjoyed was the corn topping it wasn't bad just didn't live up to the rest of the ingredients. We will definitely be back!

The Pacific Way

5.0

5 (192)

$50 and over

Seafood

Gearhart

About the restaurant

Our menu is farm-to-table, changes based upon what is fresh this week & our culinary team offers chalkboard menu items regularly. You'll find our menu is seafood forward, but it is worth noting there's always something special on deck for the vegetarian and carnivore in the group.

For the latest information on our menus, please see our website: www.thepacificwaypnw.com.

We recommend making reservations for dinner, but accept walk-ins when we can.

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winston

Dined on Nov 15, 2024

Excellent restaurant in every respect; food, service, decor, you name it. This is a genuine diamond in the rough. I will never understand how a small town restaurant can find such talented kitchen staff. Pretty amazing. You won't be disappointed.

The Lindsay Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (96)

$31 to $50

American

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

The Lindsay Lodge and Restaurant is a destination dining experience in the Applegate Valley. The restaurant is situated next to the Applegate River with a large balcony overlooking the river and beautiful views of the historic bridge. The Lindsay is proud to serve food sourced almost exclusively from the Applegate Valley. The menu has been created by Executive Chef John Blevins and features unique dishes centering around the New American cuisine. The bar features beer, Applegate Valley wine, craft cocktails and an extensive bourbon selection.

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Katherine

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

Loved it! We had the eggplant parmigiana and the pasta puttanesca, as well as foccacia, so flavorful, creative ingredients. So good, we'll be adding them into our rotation!

Don's Favorite Foods

5.0

5 (103)

$50 and over

Contemporary Italian

Beaverton

About the restaurant

Don’s Favorite Foods is a prix-fixe restaurant created by husband and wife team Chef Don Salamone and Kate Laurents in partnership with Sommelier Adam Galbraith.
Cocktails courtesy of Jeffrey Morgenthaler & "Banjo" Amberg.

Our menu changes monthly and highlights dishes Don grew up with as well as those he mastered though working at Michelin-starred restaurants across the country.

From Don: You may find gnocchi like my Ma used to make or Italian sausage modeled after my Godfather’s, Oreste “Ernie” Capone. You might find scallops still in their shells, Oregon pork in the style of Braciole, & popovers I learned to make from my mother-in-law, Terry, because she makes those every Christmas morning... beef tartare, sea urchin, caviar, etc too. These things are all my favorites.

We hope you’ll find your new favorites here too.

*Note- if you are using a gift certificate to book you must email reservations@donsfavoritefoods.com - do not book through OpenTable. Thank you!*

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Heather

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

What a delightful surprise to find this little gem tucked inside an unassuming storefront in Downtown Beaverton. Inside are six charming tables, an attentive chef and staff, and a delicious and sometimes surprising tasting menu. From a perfectly seared scallop to a delicious vegetarian "meatball," the meal was excellent and the staff were so nice. The 70's playlist added the perfect vibe to a relaxed but special meal. Loved that they have a "half glass" wine pairing option. At the end, the eggnog semifreddo with a gingerbread wafer cookie was the best dessert I've had in a long time. The pairing with the Godfather cocktail was inspired. I can't believe this lovely spot wasn't on my radar sooner!

Wahi Hana

4.5

4.5 (236)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Vancouver

About the restaurant

Wahi Hana is uptown Vancouver's newest craft Tiki destination! Join us in our Tiki Hut for drinks and island themed food made by hand, from scratch. This craft cocktail experience is unlike any other. This oasis features a custom built Tiki Hut, interactive and immersive environment, as well as the occasional thunderstorm! Come into today and join us for a spectacular, rum soaked experience!

21 AND OVER ONLY.

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Angie

Dined on Dec 16, 2024

Great place to eat amazing drinks Kahlúa pork was delicious. Appetizers were amazing ambience was outstanding. I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. I will go back again.

South Bend Bistro

5.0

5 (1182)

$31 to $50

American

Sunriver

About the restaurant

South Bend Bistro is a fine dining establishment located in Sunriver, Oregon. You can expect a high level of creativity and flavor in any dish you choose. Chef Scott Phillips has created a menu that showcases locally sourced ingredients, letting their freshness and quality of preparation shine. The menu, along with warm and professional service, a cozy ambience, and great wine list have made South Bend Bistro a hidden gem since 2004.

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Rebecca

Dined 1 day ago

We had an absolutely stellar dinner experience at South Bend Bistro. The restaurant is intimate with 11 tables and 6 bar seats. The ambience was warm and inviting. We sat at the bar seating area, which had a plus that we got to talk with both of the restaurant's owners. They are very friendly and very knowledgeable about the cuisine and the wine selections. In fact, the entire staff including the kitchen staff were friendly and clearly loved what they do. The food was outstanding. We started with the Harvest Salad, which we shared. It contained butter lettuce, prosciutto, green apple slices, chevre, candied sunflower seeds, and picked red onion, with a maple mustard vinaigrette. Delicious! Then we ordered the duck breast, served with huckleberry demiglace, potatoes pavé, and asparagus with bacon and fennel sauté, and king salmon grilled with mushroom basil risotto, roasted asparagus topped with champagne vinegar shallot glaze with confit lemon. Both plates were outstanding and delicious. The wine-by-the glass list was thoughtful and we enjoyed glasses of 2 different red wines. They considerately offered tastes of several wines so we could make our selections. We will definitely be back!

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4.8

4.8 (1568)

$30 and under

Winery

Medford

About the restaurant

Just minutes from Ashland, Medford and Jacksonville, our winery and tasting room are set magnificently on the forested foothills of Southern Oregon overlooking the Rogue Valley with views of Table Rocks and Mt McLoughlin in the backdrop.

We offer several seating areas each just steps away from the vines as you enjoy our award-winning wine. We produce Burgundian-style Pinot noirs and Chardonnays along with Barbera, Sangiovese, Syrah, Zinfandel and Port-style wines.

You will experience a wide variety of culinary options prepared using the freshest seasonally available ingredients from our local farming and artisan community to complement your wine tasting experience.

The result is delicious! You’ll feel like you have been transported to Tuscany or Burgundy, or both!

-Please note that all reservations are for a two hour timeframe. We look forward to serving you soon!-

Top review

JanVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Excellent meal, wonderful service, pleasant atmosphere and live local music.

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