Chat over good food and music at this friendly neighborhood cafe. Tin Shed Garden cafe can boast of the most awesome breakfast experience in the neighborhood comprising of organic ingredients and free range eggs. Breakfast options include, sandwiches, scrambled eggs, salads, grits, and pancakes, while the kids' menu boasts some interesting names. Vegetarians and vegans also have lots to choose from. A spacious patio, live entertainment and pet-friendly policy makes Tin Shed even more appealing. It is also dog friendly and has a doggie menu as well. Wednesday nights are doggie nights where your pooch will get a free meal after 6:00p! Weekends tend to get crowded, so plan accordingly.
After much research and travel to Israel and other Middle Eastern countries, Chefs John Gorham and Kasey Mills have come up with a Mediterranean menu with an innovative twist at Mediterranean Exploration Company. Try out delicious and authentic dishes like char-grilled kebabs, whole-grilled fish in lemon sauce, fresh baked pita bread and braised lamb. Zippy cocktails and an extensive variety of wines are available to go along with the meal.
Authentic regional Italian comfort food. We use organic, local and sustainable products as much as possible. Specializing in fresh top quality ingredients. Only naturally and humanely raised meats & wild seafood used. Fryer oil is a non GMO organic sunflower oil from Italy. We only cook in extra virgin olive oil and grass fed butter.
Set in a rustic space, Life of Pie has been featured in several guides and magazines. Serving up delicious wood-fired pizzas, the restaurant is a winner in several ways and it's not just the neighborhood residents who should be heartened. The dishes emerging from the kitchen mix creativity and familiarity while the staff is friendly and quick to the table, well-schooled on the menu. The Bacon Pizza prepared with goat cheese and oven roasted leeks is loved by both locals and tourists alike. Fine crusts, fresh ingredients and smoky flavors are just some of the reasons for trying out this restaurant. If you are craving for a slice of a delicious pizza, head to Life of Pie to relish a great meal.
PDX Sliders may be a new addition to Portland's vibrant street food act, but its innovative offerings have taken locals by surprise. The food trailer cashes on the emerging concept of mini burgers and proffers some flavorsome small burgers and subs at great prices. As you browse through its menu, you find that all the hamburgers are titled after the city's numerous viaducts, including one rotating bridge. Sellwood burger looks basic but the succulent, medium cooked beef in a crispy crust and some zesty seasonings make it taste simply divine. All preparations are made from locally sourced ingredients and the owners proudly claim that they do not use a refrigerator.
Fresh vegetables and spicy curries define the majority of dishes offered at Thai Peacock, which is popular with businesspeople and bike messengers. It sits between downtown and the artsy Pearl District. The twangs of Thai music will soothe the nerves as gold-plated Buddhas shine and smile at you from each corner of the room. Panang curry is one of the better items on the menu. For the not-so-spicy alternative, Pad Thai is a tantalizing noodle dish that will please the palate.
This intimate steakhouse has been a local favorite since 1944. Perched at the west end of Burnside Street, it runs parallel to the city's nightlife. Enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail in the full-service bar before moving to the dining room, where you will enjoy a memorable, candlelit evening. You cannot go wrong with the tender USDA prime ribs or any of their fine meat cuts for that matter. The selection of seafood are another specialty on the menu that should not be missed. The multiple award-winning wine selection is highly evolved and offers some delightful pairing options. Seasonal wine flights are also available for wine lovers. Wrap things up with the irresistible New York Style Cheesecake or choose from the other sinful desserts on offer. The dining room has a cozy vibe with rugged brick exposed walls and subtle lighting creating an intimate atmosphere. A great place for quiet dinners and private celebrations alike, Ringside counts itself among one of the city's finest steakhouses.
