Tasting menus, Michelin stars and the chefs redefining Portland.
Tasting menus, Michelin stars, and the kitchens redefining what fine dining means in Portland.
James Beard winner Gabriel Rucker's communal-table French in Portland, with a chef's tasting available at the counter for spontaneous diners.
Book3 weeks ahead
TipThree communal tables take reservations on Tock. The chef's counter is walk-in only and turns over from 17:00.
Earl Ninsom's regional Thai tasting counter in Portland, hidden behind sister restaurant Phuket Cafe with 33 seats and two seatings a night.
Book4 weeks ahead
TipReservations open monthly on Resy. The five-course menu rotates by Thai region and changes every six weeks.
The pan-Asian rooftop at The Nines in downtown Portland, with two outdoor decks looking at Mount Hood and a tasting menu available on weekends.
Book1 week ahead
TipTasting menu is available Thursday to Saturday by request when booking. The view at sunset is the point.
Peter Cho and Sun Young Park's prix-fixe Korean dinner in the Kerns neighbourhood of Portland, served at communal tables in a converted live/work space.
Book3 weeks ahead
TipDinner Thursday to Saturday is prix-fixe. Sunday brunch and Friday lunch open the door for a la carte and easier bookings.
Duane Sorenson's Italian dining room on SE Division in Portland, with Italian wine list, market-driven pastas and a vegetable-led tasting menu.
Book2 weeks ahead
TipThe bar takes walk-ins for the full menu. Order the vegetable antipasti as a starter even if the menu pushes pasta first.
The plant-led Middle Eastern dining room on East Burnside in Portland, with a chef's selection menu of mezze, lamb shoulder and seasonal vegetables.
Book2 weeks ahead
TipOrder the chef's selection menu for the table. The covered patio is the best seat in summer.
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Editor picks in Portland include Le Pigeon, Langbaan, Departure, plus the full fine dining chapter on TableJourney.