With the aim of addressing the stark absence of quality restaurants offering home-style food in the area, chef and owner Lisa Schroeder has taken the experience gained at the likes of Le Cirque to create wonderfully fresh, bistro-style cuisine in the light and airy ambiance of this old Irish bank building. Breakfast and lunch menus at Mother's Bistro & Bar offer an excellent array of Northwestern specialties prepared to the highest standards. There is more variation in the dinner menu, with everything from salads to pot roast and vegetable couscous. The excellent wine list offers choices by the bottle or glass. The restaurant interiors sport an excellent play of natural light with huge windows and soft white curtains creating an airy and cozy atmosphere. Ornate chandeliers add to the charm. The bar has a refined atmosphere with exposed-brick walls and vivid decor creating an elegant vibe. With the food consistently garnering critical acclaim, it's no wonder that Mother's has become one of the city's favorites.
Perched on the 30th floor of the U.S. Bancorp Tower, Portland City Grill is renowned for its amazing city views, happy hours and scrumptious food since it opened in 2002. Its intimate settings make it an ideal romantic restaurant as well. You can also grab a light dinner at the bar itself after a few drinks if you make it for happy hour. Savor their succulent steaks or contemporary seafood fare. You will know why they are still at the top of their game.
At Q Restaurant & Bar we wanted to create an inviting space to create new, rich memories, meet old friends, and make new ones. We created the space with an acute attention to detail, from our intimate booths which are perfect for date night, to our custom stained glass sconces which create a warm and inviting space to share a drink. The restaurant menu is hyper-seasonal and highlights the best produce from the Northwest, and from our local purveyors. Our menu of craft cocktails also features local ingredients and produce and changes based on the season. We aim to make Q the type of restaurant that is suitable both for a family dinner, or a romantic date night. Anyone walking down the street in Portland is welcomed. The offerings are diverse and based on produce and the people creating the dishes, which means there will be a wide range of dishes and styles, suitable for all types of people and diets. The staff is excited to breathe new life into our pre-existing management team. We are excited to create a more modern establishment that is focused on the little details and nuances of our hospitality industry. We are excited to create a new iconic space, based on the creativity and passion of our team, and look forward to welcoming you in soon!
Enjoy the traditional American steaks in a modern steakhouse that promotes local and sustainable supplies for the delicacies prepared here. Taking the trend of farm to table concept to his heart, Chef Matt and his culinary team in the kitchen dish out excellent traditional American steaks using ingredients like grass-fed Oregon beef with the wines and beers, from local winemakers and breweries. Walk into this restaurant to gorge on the Charcuterie Board starters and move on to the succulent Pekin Duck Breast or the Pacific Wild Salmon. After finishing the dessert you can wash it down with a glass of Ponzi 2007 Vino Gelato or the Fortified Wine, to round off a complete American treat. Urban Farmer also hosts private parties for groups, so call ahead for reservations.
Bloody Marys, Mimosas, breakfast cocktails Hash browns, smoked salmon hash, breakfast burritos Grand Marnier French Toast, lemon ricotta pancakes, oatmeal blueberry chai pancakes Vegetarian options, vegan options, gluten-free options High chairs, kid-friendly Outdoor seating
Sitting on the Columbia riverbank, Salty's on the Columbia definitely is not a fish out of water. The superb service and seafood equal the enchanting dining experience on the river. Besides their superb seasonal seafood fare, they are also known for their steaks and happy hours. Savor their sublime dishes in the romantic interiors or in their lovely deck. Live jazz music adds to the ambiance on weekend nights.
Bistro 23
We specialize in using the most natural local products we can find and put them together with some of our favorite flavors in order to create a great meal. A little bit of sandwiches, salads, pizza and entrees based on season, not to mention a unique selection of local microbrews.
Basilisk
Looking for some chicken mania? Then head straight away to Basilisk. Just as legendary as the Harry Potter chicken monster it is named after, Basilisk surely delivers a curve ball. Their juicy, super hot Fried Chicken sandwich is definitely the best and if paired with fries, you will relish it even more. Hot wings laced with sauce and Hot chicken are equally order worthy dishes on its small menu. Basilisk also serves a vegan fries option- Dan Dan fries, and vegetarian options, although they are not the specialty.
