The Best Restaurants in Portland
Portland’s restaurant scene values purpose as much as creativity. You’ll find chefs fermenting, foraging, and fire-roasting — not for show, but as part of how they cook and connect. Spots like kann and Astera turn dinner into an experience, while places like Dame Collective and Akadi make room for new voices and overlooked traditions. Many restaurants lean into local sourcing, reduced waste, and ethical labor, often without advertising it.
The city supports all kinds of eaters — vegan, sober, meat-loving, curious — without drawing hard lines. There’s a sense of care behind the food here, from the ingredients to the people making and serving it. Whether you’re in a sleek tasting room or a low-key corner bar, the energy is collaborative, curious, and open. It’s a city where restaurants often feel like community spaces first and where what’s on the plate reflects what matters to the people behind it.
The bar at Bauman's on Oak. Courtesy of Brandon Buza.
Astera
Best For: Intimate, experiential meals expressing PNW terroir
Location: Buckman
Price: $$$
North Stars:
Astera offers one seating a night, with a seasonal tasting menu built around what Chef Aaron Adams forages, ferments, and grows. The intimate 18-seat space feels like a dinner party — if your host were a classically trained chef with sharp timing and refreshingly brutal honesty. Adams doesn’t drink (and doesn’t shy away from explaining why), but you can, with thoughtful wine pairings that match the creativity on the plate.
The interior of Astera. Courtesy of Astera.
Flying Fish Co.
Best For: Oyster enthusiasts and fish fanatics
Location: Kerns
Price: $-$$
North Stars:
This fish market–meets–restaurant proves you don’t have to sacrifice sustainability for a good crudo. Seafood is sourced from healthy, seasonal populations and local fisheries that prioritize ocean stewardship. The team partners with conservation groups and keeps waste in check. Dine in or take it home — either way, you’ll walk out with fish you can feel good about sautéing.
Poke bowl at Flying Fish Co. Courtesy of Flying Fish Co.
Bauman’s on Oak
Best For: Elevated food and heritage cider
Location: Buckman
Price: $-$$
North Stars:
Bauman’s on Oak is a cider taproom that doubles as one of the city’s most exciting restaurants. Founded by fifth-generation farmer and cidermaker Christine Walter, the space serves award-winning ciders alongside a menu that’s anything but predictable. Chef Daniel Green — known for his sourdough and pickling prowess — crafts dishes like Dungeness crab rolls on house-made potato buns and loganberry-glazed ribs. The vibe is casual, the ingredients are hyper-local, and the bread alone is worth the trip.
Exterior view of Bauman's on Oak. Courtesy of Brandon Buza.
Dame Collective
Best For: Curious eaters hunting for something new
Location: Concordia
Price: $$-$$$
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Dame Collective is a restaurant incubator built to lower the barriers for rising chefs. Instead of footing the bill for their own space, residents share operating costs and rotate through designated service slots. The model allows for experimentation, visibility, and community. Residencies have included Javelina, serving Indigenous cuisine from the Pacific Northwest and Hopi traditions, and Chelo, a seasonal Mexican project from transgender chef Luna Contreras.
The bar at Dame Collective. Courtesy of Dame Collective.
Olympia Provisions
Best For: Eco-conscious carnivores and charcuterie connoisseurs
Location: Buckman
Price: $-$$
North Stars:
Olympia Provisions makes European-style charcuterie using meat from small local farms that raise animals humanely and sustainably. They follow a whole-animal approach — turning trimmings into dog treats — and serve their cured meats in restaurants and shops around Portland. The process is slow, thoughtful, and a little obsessive, which is probably why everything tastes so damn good.
The bar at Olympia Provisions. Courtesy of Travel Portland.
kann
Best For: Haute Haitian cuisine and sober-minded sipping
Location: Buckman
Price: $$$
North Stars:
Even though it’s been nearly three years since kann first opened its doors in mid-2022, it’s still one of Portland’s hottest reservations, testifying to the staying power of chef Gregory Gourdet’s inspired cuisine. At this Buckman-area live-fire eatery, Gourdet expresses the flavors and dishes of his Haitian heritage through Pacific Northwest-sourced fare, fusing fresh, high-quality ingredients with cultural cachet. Be sure to pop into the basement for Caribbean-influenced drinks at Sousòl, whose inclusive menu includes an entire zero-proof section.
Interior view of Kann. Courtesy of Steve Freihon.
82 Acres
Best For: Back-to-the-roots farm-to-table
Location: Hosford‑Abernethy
Price: $$-$$$
North Stars:
The bounty of Abbey Road Farm — a winery and farm out in the Willamette Valley — finds its way to Portland tables at 82 Acres. Chickens, eggs, produce, and other farm-grown or raised ingredients feature heavily on the menu, with seasonal variations depending on what’s growing. Thanks to Abbey Road’s commitment to sustainable farming — using organic practices and sustainable energy, allowing sheep to graze on weeds in the vineyards, rearing bees, and much more—you know you’re eating the good stuff. Wash it all down with Abbey Road wines for a true “what grows together, goes together” pairing menu.
A spread of dishes at 82 Acres. Courtesy of 82 Acres.
Jade Rabbit
Best For: Pan-Asian vegan
Location: Buckman
Price: $$
North Stars:
From Southern comfort classics to Thai staples, Portland’s vegan dining scene covers all kinds of cravings and cuisines. At this queer-run establishment in the Buckman neighborhood, you can eat your fill of handmade, vegan dim sum: chili oil wontons, char siu bao, and other dim sum classics, reimagined for plant-based dining with organic vegan meats. Supportive of its work staff, Jade Rabbit also implements a service fee as opposed to tipping to ensure all workers receive a livable wage and benefits.
Vegan food at Jade Rabbit. Courtesy of Jade Rabbit.
Akadi
Best For: Inclusive West African fare for meat-eaters to vegans
Location: Buckman
Price: $$
North Stars:
Akadi takes its West African roots seriously by eschewing modifications to classic dishes. However, the vibe is anything but traditional. Dining at this plant-and-art-filled restaurant feels like a celebration fueled by chef Fatou Ouattara’s flavorful fare. From her childhood in Côte d’Ivoire to learning different culinary techniques in Burkina Faso, Ouattara draws on many West African flavors for her menu. Think wings in signature sauces, fried fish, beef skewers, jollof rice, and savory stews. With numerous vegan and vegetarian options, no one feels left out.
Vegan dishes and meat are both on the menu at Akadi. Courtesy of Akadi.
Xiao Ye
Best For: A dining experience that feels familiar yet refreshingly
Location: Roseway
Price: $$
North Stars:
Xiao Ye draws on the layered experience of growing up between cultures to create dishes that feel both familiar and unexpected. The menu pulls from a wide range of diasporic influences — madelines made with masa and mochiko rice flour or spaghettoni alla puttanesca punched up with Mexican dried chiles. The drink list is just as adventurous, offering flavors from across the globe.
The intimate charming bar at Xiao Ye. Courtesy of Xiao Ye.
República
Best For: Upscale Mexican tasting menus
Location: Pearl District
Price: $$$
North Stars:
República operates in a sleek, dimly lit space with an open kitchen and attentive, informed service. The experience centers on the history and complexity of Mexican cuisine, using Indigenous ingredients and traditional techniques to explore regional and cultural contrasts. Recent menus have featured cochinita pibil, sopa de fideo, and tacos Yucatecos. Each course is served with a description of its origins. Beverage pairings include Mexican wines and small-batch agave spirits, available as full pairings or curated flights. Guests leave with a printed menu booklet and often a small edible memento.
