Best Contemporary American Restaurants in Oregon City

Time and time again, Canard always impresses. This is hands down, my favorite restaurant in PDX. Sit at the chefs counter. These chefs are f***ing artists. My husband and I are always so happy when we go here. Never disappoints.

Honestly, it’s the best restaurant in Portland. The courses are meticulously crafted and the combined flavors are truly amazing. Add to that the best waitstaff I’ve seen in a long time and you’re in for a great night out.

This was an anniversary dinner. Service was top notch. Our server was professional, knowledgeable, and attentive without being TOO attentive. We loved her. The restaurant was surprisingly noisy, but thankfully we were given a cozy table away from the main dining area. The food was a little different for us. My husband had the rabbit with mustard sauce, and although he’s enjoyed rabbit before, he thought the mustard sauce was overpowering the delicate taste of the rabbit. I had the butternut squash gnocchi and I savored those tender pillows of deliciousness. We both raved about our favorite part of the meal: the crispy broccoli side (with miso ricotta and pecan chili crunch.) FANTASTIC! Those flavors worked together beautifully. I had two non alcohol drinks. The caramelized pineapple shrub and soda was delightful and refreshing. I also enjoyed the mocktail “making fetch happen.” My husband had Earl Grey tea, and they kept the hot water coming. The experience was pleasant, but not particularly memorable, except for the waitress. She belongs at someplace like The Peak at Hudson Yards in NYC. They need to hang onto their fabulous staff!

Absolutely loved our experience here! Amazing food! Amazing drink! Amazing dessert! And awesome waitress. Thank you Nicole for serving us so well and helping us. Will be back! Best spot for dinner in Oregon.

this is our favorite Portland restaurant. The very best. Food is always amazing and the staff is wonderful. Friendly, while being completely professional , knowledgeable, about the food and wine and very helpful. Couldn’t recommend it more.