Departure Restaurant and Lounge

Name: Departure Restaurant and Lounge
Address: 525 Southwest Morrison Street 15th Floor 15th Floor, Portland, OR, United States, 97204
Telephone: (503) 802-5370
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

4419 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary Asian

Departure Restaurant and Lounge

4.4

$30 and under

Contemporary Asian

Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 45 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for scenic views
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

From street food-styled starters and meal-sized classics, to rice and noodle specialties to ethically-sourced sushi, Departure Portland embraces the bounty of the Pacific Northwest to deliver the fiery flavors of the Far East. Whether steamed or stir-fried, smoked or sautéed, each dish leads guests to another stage along Departure's culinary adventure.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Asian
Hours of Operation
Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(503) 802-5370
Website
https://www.departureportland.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Jason West
Private party facilities
Departure elevates modern Asian dining with its chic ambiance and beautiful panoramic views of Portland from dual outdoor decks. Host your event with us and enjoy the flexibility of semi-private or exclusive spaces, complete with a committed team dedicated to creating an unforgettable experience. For inquiries, please contact sales@thenines.com.
Private party contact
Departure Restaurant + Lounge: (503) 802-5370

Location
525 Southwest Morrison Street 15th Floor, 15th Floor, Portland, OR 97204
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Cross Street
6th Avenue and Morrison
Parking details
Hotel valet available, street parking, garages within a block of the building
Public transit
Within a block of max transit. Within a couple of blocks of bus system of Trimet.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

DUCK MONTH
US$85.00 per person
Prepaid
Dec 1, 2024 - Dec 30, 2024
Join us this December for our annual 3-course family-style Peking Duck feast, a celebration of rich flavors and seasonal ingredients. Menu is $85 per person, exclusive of beverages and a 20% gratuity. Reserve your spot for an unforgettable culinary experience! Menu Highlights: ROASTED DUCK BONE BROTH Spicy Chili Oil, Matsutake Mushroom ROASTED PEKING DUCK 7 Spice-Cured, Honey-Glazed, Chef Carved Steamed Buns, Moo Shu Pancakes, Cucumber, Scallion, Candied Kumquat, Hoisin Sauce DUCK FRIED RICE Duck Trim, Garlic, Green Onion, Chili DUCK FAT COCONUT ICE CREAM Oregon Huckleberry Sauce, Sesame Tuile
New Year's Eve 2025!
US$35.00 per person
Dec 31, 2024 only
Let’s ring in 2025 together! From 4 PM–8:30 PM, secure your table for $35pp to enjoy exceptional dining options, including our signature 3- and 5-course Omakase menus, and a variety of à la carte seasonal favorites and holiday classics. After dinner, join us from 10 PM–2 AM for a rooftop party featuring Portland’s favorite DJ Keawe of Pure Pulse Entertainment and a rotating roster of celebrated DJs to keep the energy high and the vibes flowing well into the early morning. Can’t make it to dinner? Swing by for the rooftop party with a $15 cover charge. If the music is too loud, join our outdoor silent disco where you can dance under the stars. Let’s make this New Year’s Eve a night to remember!

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What 4,419 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Portland / Oregon
Hot spot
Portland / Oregon
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Portland
Hot spot
Portland
Great for scenic views

Review summary

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Departure Restaurant and Lounge offers an "electrifying dinner" experience with "amazing food" and "incredible ambiance." Guests rave about the "delightful and attentive" service and "beautiful views" of downtown Portland. A top choice for special occasions, the restaurant is known for its diverse menu, including a recommended "3-course prix-fixe."

4,419 Reviews

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caleb
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Top notch. Friendly service. Great atmosphere. Superb quisine .
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Bob
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had the Peking duck experience, as December is Duck Month at Departure. The duck was beautifully presented before the final stage of cooking to crisp the skin and apply the final layer of glaze. The meal consisted of duck bone broth, the Peking duck with thin pancakes, cucumbers, green onions, hoisin sauce, pickled cumquats, duck fried rice, and duck fat ice cream with sesame brittle and berry sauce. The meal was delicious. There is a huge sale list, but we opted for the Lillet All Day and 75-ish cocktails. A glass of Domaine du Petit Bonhomme went perfectly with the duck. Our server, Hailey, was great.
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Catherine
Portland
41 reviews
vip
3.0
41 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Remember when every bite was a flavor explosion at Departure? Not so much anymore… The Szechuan dumplings were bad. Rice cold. Halibut meh. Crab roll was good. The service made up for it all and the cocktails were excellent. But the bus person with the “attitude” almost ruined the evening. Won’t rush back. Sorry…
Departure Restaurant and LoungeResponded 4 days ago
Hello Catherine, I am disappointed to hear that your experience fell short of expectations. Rest assured, this is not the type of attitude that we promote. I would like to invite you back for a meal on us to show you how hospitable we truly are. Please reach out to the restaurant so that I may speak with you. - Billy Poplarchik, Senior Restaurant Manager
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Anna Kate
Seattle
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Staff left us hanging for long periods of time, were condescending, and took zero accountability. I’ve never written a bad review and I’ve loved departure for years but this was disappointing. Food was great as always.
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TANYA
Portland
5 reviews
vip
1.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Not worth the price. Paid over 700 for a party of four to sit outside and have very mediocre food. We attended the duck month dinner, truth be told the duck was okay, soups was disappointing and so was the dessert and fried rice . Overall a very mid underwhelming meal. There’s so many better spots in Portland. Don’t waste your money or time here.
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Lloyd
Portland
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Departure. Is one of our favorite restaurants, particularly when they serve Duck Feast in December. Service is always attentive, The staff really works together. Highly recommend.
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Chloe
Central Coast
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We’ve been to Departure numerous times and it’s always wonderful! We did lament this year that there wasn’t any Boa buns on the menu which is one of our all time favorites!
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Ming
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was very good and taste with twist, and server was very nice.
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Lizbraidys
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Es mi favorito me encanta su comida y la atención muy buena
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Lisa
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was amazing as usual!!! Our waiter Jesse was incredible..the food was fabulous and the view of the Christmas tree in Pioneer Courthouse Square was amazing!!!
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FAQs

Departure Restaurant and Lounge is rated 4.4 stars by 4419 OpenTable diners.

Departure Restaurant and Lounge does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Departure Restaurant and Lounge

4.4

$30 and under

Contemporary Asian

Downtown

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 16, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 45 times today

Experiences are available.

Google Map for Departure Restaurant and Lounge

525 Southwest Morrison Street 15th Floor, 15th Floor, Portland, OR 97204

Additional information

Cross Street
6th Avenue and Morrison
Neighbourhood
Downtown
Hours of Operation
Daily 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary Asian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Hotel valet available, street parking, garages within a block of the building
Public transit
Within a block of max transit. Within a couple of blocks of bus system of Trimet.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Jason West
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.departureportland.com/
Phone number
(503) 802-5370
Private party facilities
Departure elevates modern Asian dining with its chic ambiance and beautiful panoramic views of Portland from dual outdoor decks. Host your event with us and enjoy the flexibility of semi-private or exclusive spaces, complete with a committed team dedicated to creating an unforgettable experience. For inquiries, please contact sales@thenines.com.
Private party contact
Departure Restaurant + Lounge: (503) 802-5370

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Departure Restaurant and Lounge

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Make a reservation

Private dining

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DUCK MONTH

New Year's Eve 2025!

Wagyu Temaki

Pork Belly

Whole Roasted Peking Duck

$85 per person

To Start

Roasted Duck Bone Broth

Main Course

Whole Roasted Peking Duck

Duck Fried Rice

Dessert

Duck Fat-Coconut Ice Cream

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