Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Portland, Oregon by diners
Highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Portland, Oregon by diners
Fine dining in the U.S. isn't what it used to be. Many customers are no longer interested in classic white tablecloths and 16-ounce New York strips; instead, it's about cutting-edge culinary experiences.
Although steakhouses have defined fine dining in America since the 19th century, that started to change in the mid-1990s. Elite chefs like Thomas Keller at the French Laundry unearthed a whole different kind of tasting experience (with 40 courses), and a new age of fine dining was born. Soon, prix fixe meals—a French style of serving with a set menu—became the norm for fine dining in the U.S.
Between the rise of chef's tasting menus and consumers' continued desire to have diverse culinary experiences, the restaurants that grace the pages of top-tier restaurant reviewers like Zagat or the Michelin Guide look very different today than they did 30 years ago. Restaurant goers aren't just looking for high-quality food. They want the type of menu that will tell a story. They want creative ingredients they've never tried before. They want to be transported into a whole new world.
With so many innovative menus and restaurant experiences popping up across America to choose from, it can be challenging to choose where to go for a special evening. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated fine dining restaurants in Portland using data from Yelp. Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself.
Only businesses with at least five reviews and at least level 2 pricing (i.e., $$ to $$$$) were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with five or more locations nationally (based on Yelp data) were not included. Restaurants in certain lower-cost categories (like "diners," "buffets," and "food trucks") were excluded. Data is as of Aug. 19, 2024.
Read on to find a potential restaurant for your next special meal out!
#30. Otto & Anita's European Restaurant
- Rating: 4.5/5 (313 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3025 Southwest Canby St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: German, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#29. C'est Si Bon! Bistro+Vins
- Rating: 4.7/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 22 Northeast 7th Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: French, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#28. Swiss Hibiscus
- Rating: 4.8/5 (612 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4950 Northeast 14th Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Modern European, German, Fondue
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Han Oak
- Rating: 4.2/5 (379 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 511 Northeast 24th Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Korean, Desserts, Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Janken
- Rating: 4.2/5 (338 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 250 Northwest 13th Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Japanese, Korean, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#25. Coquine
- Rating: 4.3/5 (412 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 6839 Southeast Belmont St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: New American, Salad, Pasta Shops
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Bullard Tavern
- Rating: 4.3/5 (257 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 813 Southwest Alder St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Bars, Tapas/Small Plates, Tex-Mex
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Bergerac
- Rating: 4.3/5 (161 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5520 Southeast Woodstock Blvd. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: French, Desserts, Beer, Wine & Spirits
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Kachka
- Rating: 4.3/5 (1214 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 960 Southeast 11th Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Russian, Georgian, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#21. Driftwood Room
- Rating: 4.3/5 (327 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 729 Southwest 15th Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Lounges, American
- Read more on Yelp
#20. The Observatory
- Rating: 4.3/5 (2405 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8115 Southeast Stark St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: New American, Lounges
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Andina
- Rating: 4.3/5 (3310 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1314 Northwest Glisan St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Wine Bars, Tapas Bars, Peruvian
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Ox
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1313 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2225 Northeast Martin Luther King Jr Blvd. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Argentine, Steakhouses, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Le Pigeon
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1355 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 738 East Burnside St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: French, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Langbaan
- Rating: 4.4/5 (263 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1818 Northwest 23rd Place Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Jacqueline
- Rating: 4.4/5 (439 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2039 Southeast Clinton St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, New American, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Canard
- Rating: 4.4/5 (490 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 734 East Burnside Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp
#13. a Cena Ristorante
- Rating: 4.4/5 (912 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 7742 Southeast 13th Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Quaintrelle
- Rating: 4.4/5 (235 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 2032 Southeast Clinton St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: New American
- Read more on Yelp
#11. Eem
- Rating: 4.4/5 (1274 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3808 North Williams Ave. Ste 127 Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Thai, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#10. The Steakhouse at 9900
- Rating: 4.5/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 9900 Southwest Canyon Road Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Steakhouses
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Mediterranean Exploration Company
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1029 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 333 Northwest 13th Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#8. NORMANDIE
- Rating: 4.5/5 (265 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1005 Southeast Ankeny St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Seafood, Modern European, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Mucca Osteria
- Rating: 4.5/5 (614 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 1022 Southwest Morrison St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp
#6. Arden
- Rating: 4.5/5 (221 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 417 Northwest 10th Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars
- Read more on Yelp
#5. Lechon
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1999 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 113 Southwest Naito Pkwy Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Tapas Bars, Cocktail Bars, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Scotch Lodge
- Rating: 4.6/5 (208 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 215 Southeast 9th Ave. Ste 102 Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Whiskey Bars, French
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Q Restaurant & Bar
- Rating: 4.6/5 (979 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 828 Southwest 2nd Ave. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars, Salad
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Urdaneta
- Rating: 4.6/5 (386 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 3033 Northeast Alberta St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Tapas/Small Plates, Spanish, Basque
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Casa Zoraya
- Rating: 4.7/5 (211 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 841 North Lombard St. Portland, Oregon
- Categories: Peruvian
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Kiersten Hickman, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 299 metros.
