Diners' Choice: Neighborhood gem restaurants in Portland / Oregon

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Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are the best neighborhood gems 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!

Urban Decanter

4.9

4.9 (67)

$30 and under

Bistro

Forest Grove

About the restaurant

In the heart of downtown Forest Grove, Urban Decanter is warm and inviting with its wood fired oven, open kitchen and unique wine selection all in the historic Anderson Building. Chef Jeremy is inspired by seasonal produce from our local farmers, and our wines are all hand selected with care and attention to small producers from around the globe. Fresh fish, delicious pastas and our signature short ribs and housemade desserts make Urban Decanter a terrific atmosphere for any event. Special occasions, after a day of wine tasting in the Valley or just a quick, casual bite, Urban Decanter delivers excellent service and food to your table.

Top review

Tracy

Dined on Aug 25, 2024

Great neighborhood spot - worth the drive. My 3rd or 4th time here over the years; party of 4 and we really enjoyed their menu! The Burrata was fabulous, Meatballs heavy spiced and satisfying; 2 of our party ordered the Eggplant Manicotti and loved it. Our server was able to find wines by the glass based on our preferences, which we paired with their Warm Olives and Focaccia; so tasty.

Cabezon Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (2298)

$30 and under

Seafood

Northeast Portland

About the restaurant

Cabezon is a bustling neighborhood seafood bistro and fish market. Opened in December 2009,
Cabezon is located near both Portland’s Hollywood and Rose City Park neighborhoods. Offering
“Coastal Cuisine with Passion” – elemental seasonal cooking driven by the offerings of the day
from local producers and the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Owners, Chef David Farrell and
wine maven Jackie Speck, look forward to delighting you with their unique menu, and invite you
to stop by for our local wood-fired fish and meats, chef made pates, and seasonal ice creams.
Our diverse wine list features small hands-on producers.

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Benjamin

Dined 7 days ago

Always good food and attentive service. Great neighborhood spot!

Zula

4.8

4.8 (40)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Northwest Portland

About the restaurant

We are excited to invite you to Zula!
We offer a wonderful place to gather with family and friends and share good times over Mediterranean flavors, curated from the many places that surround the Mediterranean Sea. Drawing from the eclectic food scene of Tel Aviv, Zula's menu reflects a unique mix of traditional dishes and other creative inspirations by our Chef Marty Pfeifer. Whether you join us solo or with a larger group, family style, our space will entice you to hang out and be a part of our inviting community and familial scene. Our bar program is designed by local celeb, David Sigal, and weaves these same flavors into an array of cleverly developed specialty cocktails. We offer a full bar, outdoor seating and yes, our pita is house-made :)

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Gabe

Dined 1 day ago

Chef Will is a mad scientist of flavor. This was our first time at Zula, but it will not be our last. Every bite of every dish was loaded with delectable flavors and we left extremely satisfied.

Fallow's Rest Wild

4.8

4.8 (22)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Southeast Portland

About the restaurant

Fallow's believes that great food (& good vibes!) starts with great ingredients. Our menu, inspired by herbs and spices from around the world, offers a diverse array of flavors to inspire the adventurous. From the aromatic spices of India to the fresh herbs of the Mediterranean - most grown from our relationships with local micro-farmers, each dish is made to provide an unforgettable dining experience that leaves you feeling wow'd.

Rest Wild with us at Fallow's -

Our aim is more than just a restaurant; it’s a celebration of love, sustainability, and the joy of sharing a meal. We invite you to join us and discover the magic that happens when passion for food and commitment to the earth come together.

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Ross

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Very mindful food and service. Large patio, nice dining room and a small bar space. Very fresh and local produce.

La Rosa- Northwest Crossing

4.7

4.7 (120)

$30 and under

Mexican

Bend

About the restaurant

WE ARE OPEN FOR DINE-IN & TO-GO
BEST TO CALL FOR RESERVATIONS 541-647-1624

La Rosa is located in Bend, Oregon, offering a unique modern Mexican kitchen for locals and guests alike. The restaurant strives to serve the freshest and most authentic Mexican recipes and flavors. Fresh vegetables, meats, seafood and spices combine to bring out great flavors found nowhere else. A large, heated, dog friendly patio is also offered at La Rosa where you can enjoy the view of the beautiful mountains. Visit any time and enjoy fresh guacamole prepared table-side while sipping on your favorite margarita!

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Jerryvip

Dined on Aug 19, 2024

Great food. Patio seating was nice. Staff were good but a bit unorganized.

Marco's Cafe

4.7

4.7 (121)

$31 to $50

American

Southwest Portland

About the restaurant

Marco’s Café and Espresso Bar, in the heart of Southwest Portland’s charming Multnomah Village, has been serving up consciously-sourced fare since 1983. We hope you’ll join us under the umbrellas, in the historic Nelson Thomas building, next time you’re in need of some nourishment.

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Michaelvip

Dined on Aug 9, 2024

A lovely place always with good food and service. The salmon was perfectly cooked and some of the best I have had.

Brooklyn Trattoria

4.6

4.6 (1017)

$31 to $50

Italian

Beaverton

About the restaurant

Brooklyn Trattoria is our take on NYC Italian with local NW Bounty-and Wine country Vinyard’s featured, select Pinot's by the glass! Fabulous steaks, fresh seafood and pastas, and gluten-free Tiramisu! Brooklyn’s team invites you to dinner, simply text us today to make a reservation at 503-550-8533!

Top review

reggievip

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

Loved it solid !! Dave is awesome food is really good

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Cafe Du Berry

4.4

4.4 (268)

$30 and under

French

Corbett

About the restaurant

We are opening for dining in. For TAKE-OUT Please call us at (503) 244-5551 to place an order. Thank you to all of our patrons for your support!

Café Du Berry is a breakfast and brunch restaurant, specializing in French cuisine. The owners of the restaurant turned a Victorian house into an elegant French themed café. Café Du Berry offers a warm, inviting and rustic ambiance.

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Richard

Dined 7 days ago

Fabulous experience. Great menu and large portions. food was very good! Great experience overall!

Top Burmese Burma Joy

4.4

4.4 (104)

$31 to $50

Burmese

Northwest Portland

About the restaurant

Burma (modernized name - Myanmar) is a Southeast Asian country about the size of Texas, tucked between India and China, is a home to various ethnic tribes, a melting pot of beautiful cultures. When it comes to taste-buds tingling cuisines, Burma has a lot to offer. It has been a passionate dream for Burma-born owners Kalvin and Poe to open a Burmese restaurant to be able to share their culinary culture. That dream came true in 2019 when Top Burmese opened as a virtual takeout only restaurant from a commissary kitchen in NW Portland. Due to its authenticity, made to order, home-style cooking, and Burmese hospitality, Top Burmese traditional and modern Burmese dishes became so popular effectively evangelizing the masses to become Burmese Food fans. Today Top Burmese serves its amazing dishes via various Burma themed restaurants. *** Top Burmese was named in Oregonian Best New Restaurants, Forbes, Willamette Week Top Eats, and various must eat lists including EATER Portland. ***

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 5, 2024

The food is excellent but gratuity of 20% mandatory with service level spotty is the only issue

Zaiqa - South Waterfront

4.2

4.2 (9)

$30 and under

Indian

Southwest Portland

About the restaurant

Zaiqa (pronounced zay-kah) means “flavorful, tasty, and savory” in the Urdu language. This is exactly what Portland’s newest Indian-Pakistani restaurant brings to the South Waterfront area. Zaiqa is a family-owned business serving its customers the true taste of India and Pakistan. Zaiqa offers indoor and outdoor seating, take-out and online orders, and catering services. The menu is designed to offer a variety of authentic and traditional dishes with customization options available; including vegetarian, vegan, and gluten free. Zaiqa is proud to serve fresh, high quality ingredients prepared by experienced chefs. All meats are certified halal. Sauces and chutneys are prepared in-house with fine spices and fresh herbs, and all dishes are made-to-order according to spice level preference.

Top review

Johnvip

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

Easily the best Indian food we’ve had in Oregon. So many excellent dishes. We’ve been twice now and every item we have ordered has been very flavorful and well prepared. Will definitely be back!

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