Best Cozy Restaurants in Southwest Portland

79 restaurants available nearby

1. L'Orange

4.9

Exceptional(117)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Southeast Portland

Booked 20 times today

Named one of the New York Times America's Best Restaurants 2024! Tucked away upstairs in a charming old storefront and voted one of Portland's 'Best New Restaurants' in 2023, L'Orange features an intimate dining space that beckons you to immerse yourself in a different era. Chef Joel Stocks and his talented team will guide your palate through adventurous dishes that blend European culinary traditions with the finest local ingredients. Experience the taste of "Old Portland" with every bite. Enhance your dining experience with a thoughtfully curated selection of wines, personally chosen by Owner/Winemaker Jeff Vejr and his team. While our wine list boasts a European focus, we also showcase a variety of local wines, including the exceptional offerings from Jeff's own Golden Cluster label. Join us at L'Orange for a taste of history, innovation, and the vibrant flavors of the Pacific Northwest!

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2. RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown

4.9

Exceptional(7424)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • NW Portland

Booked 77 times today

For more than 8 decades we have been offering guests the best steaks in town, providing impeccable service with an unmatched wine list. With over 80 years of continuous family ownership, RingSide Steakhouse is a legend in the world of steakhouses. Start with RingSide's world famous onion rings...a recipe that is a closely held family secret. Choose a steak from a menu offering a variety of USDA Prime selections that are aged a minimum of four weeks and hand cut on the premises. Choose a wine from more than 900 labels. Wine Spectator has recognized RingSide Steakhouse yearly with its Best of Award of Excellence since 2001.

3. Alpenrausch

4.5

Awesome(203)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Southeast Portland

Booked 16 times today

Named one of 20 Best New Restaurants in America for 2024 By Bon Appetit! In a distant European city, Fabian and Miriam vanished into the Alps, trading their city lives for mountain solitude. Once busy young professionals, their days were consumed by demanding careers, their rare weekends cherished for dining out and dancing, occasionally venturing into the mountains.But destiny intervened when Miriam inherited her grandfather's Alpine hut, nestled amidst the rustic charms of the mountains. They cut ties with the city, forsaking it for good. Days were spent farming, foraging, crafting cheese, and making wine. Nights brought cooking, baking, wine-drinking, and stargazing.Friends from the city visited, but Fabian and Miriam never looked back. They were drawn deeper into the mountains, caught in the Alpenrausch's dual meaning—the exhilaration of mountain air and the intoxication of good company, fine wine, and schnapps.Come experience Alpenrausch!

4. Kachka

4.8

Exceptional(2264)

Price: Expensive

• Eastern European • Southeast Portland

Booked 59 times today

Kachka features an award-winning menu of post-soviet inspired dishes including famous dishes such as the Herring under a fur coat, Rabbit in a clay pot, dumplings and much more. The restaurant is an homage to the dishes our chef/owner grew up eating. Kachka is open for indoor onsite dining. Walk-in lounge and bar seating are also available. Our Lavka grocery is open from 11am-9pm daily with counter service ordering from our Lavka cafe and deli available from 11-3. Seating is first come first serve on our upper patio or indoor lounge tables. We have proudly replaced tipping with a 22% service fee in order to provide a base wage of $25 per hour and free healthcare for all employees. More information is available at kachkapdx.com/wage-equityFor more info about Kachka, and our deli Lavka please visit our website: https://www.kachkapdx.com/about-us

5. Mayrose

4.3

Awesome(118)

Price: Moderate

• Unspecified • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

A popular downtown gathering spot for hotel guests and Portland locals alike, Mayrose celebrates the earthy, provocative progressive nature of this city within a hotel labelled for the strength and individualism of its namesake. Immerse yourself in its stunning décor and discover cuisine that expands your culinary horizons. Stop by the cozy Mayrose Coffee Bar every morning for a perfectly prepared cup of local coffee and a scrumptious pastry. When the sun sets, come to our Mayrose Bar to enjoy modern interpretations of classic cocktails, finely curated wines, or sink into a local brew. A lounge menu is available with selections from our Mayrose Restaurant. Live music on select nights. The restaurant is also equipped with a private dining room for meetings and social events.

6. Lilia Comedor

4.8

Exceptional(358)

Price: Very Expensive

• Farm-to-table • SW Portland

Booked 13 times today

Award-winning Chef Juan Gomez, who helped República garner best new restaurant nods from Bon Appétit and James Beard, is taking a more personal approach to PNW cuisine. Recently nominated one of the Top 50 Restaurants in the Country by the New York Times, Lilia offers dishes like Pork Collar Confit and fresh Aguachile, leaning on Chef Juan's Mexican-American roots while showcasing hyper-seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. The airy, unpretentious space and breezy patio befit the South Waterfront vibe.Please note, our prices vary each week according to market price of local ingredients.

7. Le Pigeon

4.8

Exceptional(1640)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southeast Portland

Booked 18 times today

Le Pigeon serves adventurous French-inspired food, along with a varied selection of wines in an intimate dining room on Portland’s East Burnside Street.

8. Dolly Olive

4.8

Exceptional(181)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • NW Portland

Booked 32 times today

Located in the heart of Downtown Portland, OR on the bustling corner of SW Alder & SW 12th, Dolly Olive centers around Southern Mediterranean ingredients and flavors, with an emphasis on an in house bakery program, fresh made pastas, and Italian aperitifs. Dolly Olive sports an inviting atmosphere featuring soft leather banquettes, warm wood accents, and custom patterned tiles. We're currently serving brunch & dinner daily with a midday aperitivo hour. Whether you're stopping in for a pre-show dinner, celebrating a special event in your life, or just popping in for a quick bite at Dolly Olive you can expect an excellent experience, start to finish.

9. Yalla

4.9

Exceptional(138)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • SW Portland

Booked 39 times today

Yalla is a neighborhood Mediterranean smokehouse from the Sesame Collective restaurant group. Opened in summer of 2020, Yalla brings a Mediterranean smokehouse to the heart of the Multnomah Village neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. With a menu of smoked meats, seasonal vegetables, and comfort dishes, Yalla is currently open for delivery, take out, and full service dining. Yalla is helmed by Chef/Owner Kasey Mills and Chef de Cuisine Daniel Valley.

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10. Bellpine at The Ritz-Carlton Portland

4.6

Exceptional(403)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • NW Portland

Booked 28 times today

Located on the 20th floor, Bellpine presents panoramic views of the city and beyond. Acclaimed Executive Chef Pedro Almeida, whose previous restaurants earned Michelin Stars under his leadership, leads the culinary artistry of Bellpine. Inspiration is drawn from Oregon’s bountiful Willamette Valley, the state’s farms, ranchers, rivers, and the Pacific Ocean. The menu features ingredients indigenous to the region as well as items from local purveyors and skilled artisans. The culinary journey is accentuated with world-class wine selections featuring exceptional Oregon wineries and unique spirits crafted by the region’s master distillers.

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Greg
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined today
All of the staff were on point, attentive and just an all around joy to have help me and my dad have a great meal. The food was all very good, but you probably don’t need to go to RingSide to have this quality of food. You’re definitely paying for the experience and the staff and the ambiance. I seriously hope that the staff earns a living wage, because they make the experience worth it. Front and Back of House many kudos to you all.
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RingSide Steakhouse - UptownPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• NW Portland
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4.9
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Brett
Portland / Oregon •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I really love my experience here. It felt like I was part of the kitchen and the experience. Great suggestions. All the servers had their favorite things and had amazing input. I can't wait to bring my friends back here.
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L'OrangePrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Southeast Portland
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4.9
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BrettVIP
Portland / Oregon •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Inventive, German-inspired food, very good wine list, and cozy surrounds.
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AlpenrauschPrice: Expensive• Contemporary European• Southeast Portland
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4.5
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Sarah
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The food at Katchka is always unique and delicious. The service was lovely, and the mood was festive. I love their house martini, which is both citrusy and savory.
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KachkaPrice: Expensive• Eastern European• Southeast Portland
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4.8
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Candace
Portland / Oregon •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 26, 2024
Christmas dinner was excellent. We had the wine pairing as well. Very enjoyable.
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MayrosePrice: Moderate• Unspecified• Downtown
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4.3

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79 restaurants available nearby

1. L'Orange

2. RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown

3. Alpenrausch

4. Kachka

5. Mayrose

6. Lilia Comedor

7. Le Pigeon

8. Dolly Olive

9. Yalla

10. Bellpine at The Ritz-Carlton Portland

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