The best restaurants in Portland, Oregon reflect a diverse dining scene that has come a long way since the first wave of farm-to-table restaurants opened here back in the mid-1990s. Though only one of those original restaurants—Higgins—is still around today, the influence of such pioneers is still felt in many of the Portland’s best restaurants today. New places like vegan fine-dining venue Astera, Will Preisch’s 82 Acres, Gregory Gourdet’s world-famous Haitian hotspot Kann, and the stunning Mexican-locavore Lilia Comedor take local, seasonal sourcing to a new level.
Another round of important stalwarts unfortunately closed over the past few years, especially during the pandemic, but those that survived—beloved spots like Coquine, Davenport, Kachka, Magna Kusina, Nostrana, OK Omens, and Ox—have come back even stronger, in some cases reinventing themselves to include lunch, gourmet shops, and even oyster bars. To grasp the scope of Portland’s ever-changing dining scene, read on for our editors’ picks of the very best restaurants in this Oregonian city.
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How we choose the best restaurants in Portland, Oregon
Every restaurant on this list has been selected independently by Condé Nast Traveler editors and reviewed by a local contributor who has visited that restaurant. Our editors consider both high-end and affordable eateries, and weigh stand-out dishes, location, and service—as well as inclusivity and sustainability credentials. We update this list as new restaurants open and existing ones evolve.
This gallery has been updated since its original publish date.
