Best Date Night Restaurants in King

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1. Tartuca

4.8

Exceptional(62)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • NE Portland

Booked 20 times today

Since 2022, Tartuca has been a quintessential Pacific Northwest restaurant, contextualizing its hyper-local, farm-direct produce through an Italian lens on the active strip of Mississippi Avenue in North Portland. Inside Tartuca is a hip, bustling environment with an open kitchen, powered by a grooving soundtrack, house made pastas and focaccia, inventive composed dishes, and abundantly flowing wine from a tightly curated Italian list that exclusively features small, artisanal producers making wine naturally from organic and biodynamically farmed vineyards. For those seeking a quieter experience, Tartuca's best kept secret is a cozy back patio open all year round. We can't wait to serve you!

2. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5587)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 64 times today

Nostrana—literally ours—invokes local. Simple food from honest ingredients. Pure, regional, Italian. Opened in 2005, Nostrana is Chef/Owner Cathy Whims’ love letter to Italy. This is a restaurant built on relationships: with our amazing farmers and purveyors, our dedicated staff, and of course with you, our guest.We hope to offer something timeless and authentic in a beautiful space, the regional specialties of Italy deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. We strive to be better every day. We're currently reserving indoor tables and bar seating. When available, outdoor patio reservations may be subject to weather disruptions.A Service Charge of 22% is applied to all checks at Nostrana, providing a professional and equitable wage for all team members.

3. Janken

4.8

Exceptional(997)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creative Japanese • Pearl District

Booked 49 times today

Janken is a hot spot for date nights. With its unique Japanese-Korean Fusion cuisine and hand-crafted cocktails, it offers a delightful culinary journey. The ambiance is perfect for a romantic evening, as mentioned in multiple reviews, and the attentive service adds to the overall experience. It's an upscale dining spot, perfect for special occasions or simply a night out.

4. Morchella

4.7

Exceptional(193)

Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • NE Portland

Booked 6 times today

Morchella is a modern American restaurant in Portland, OR dedicated to seasonal foraged and wild foods. We serve a foragers' tasting menu, in addition to an a la carte menu. We look forward to hosting you!

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5. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(162)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • NW Portland

Booked 42 times today

Mediterranean Exploration is a restaurant located in Portland, Oregon that specializes in serving upscale Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. The restaurant features casual dining in an industrial setting with a chic décor. Mediterranean Exploration serves dinner nightly and offers a variety of raw, oven, mezza, piato and grilled options on the menu for diners to choose from. The restaurant features a seasonal, market driven menu that changes daily based on seasonal varieties and the local farmers' produce available.

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6. Screen Door - Pearl District

4.7

Exceptional(698)

Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • Pearl District

Booked 66 times today

Walk-in's always welcome! Screen Door is a restaurant that presents itself as a love letter to the American South and the revival of regional cooking. Each day, the restaurant receives natural, local organic meats and produce from nearby vendors. The inclusion of regional Pacific Northwest ingredients into a menu of dishes developed in the south has created a unique flavor profile in Screen Door's menu. Many of Screen Doors dishes draw their inspiration from Louisiana and the Cajun cooking that's found there. These include our world-famous fried chicken, Lowcountry shrimp and grits, smoked andouille chicken gumbo and fried okra. Other items, like the house-smoked beef brisket and braised pork shoulder, come straight from the state of Texas. The rest of the South is well represented as well with a Carolina pulled pork sandwich, chicken and waffles, crispy fried oysters and a pimiento cheese & sausage biscuit sandwich with a fried egg and cheddar grits.

7. L'Orange

4.9

Exceptional(76)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Southeast Portland

Booked 11 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!

8. LeChon

4.9

Exceptional(3510)

Price: Moderate

• South American • SW Portland

Booked 40 times today

Lechon is a South American dining experience that seamlessly combines the fiery cooking of Argentina, Chile and Patagonia, along with creative inspiration of the chef. Enjoy perfectly charred 28-day dry-aged ribeye, grilled octopus with chorizo, housemade piquillo pepper and pork empanadas, slow roasted lechon, refreshing ceviches and smoked bone marrow.Executive Chef Jaco Smith consistently pushes the boundaries on traditional Latin fare by incorporating wood-fired flavors into his cuisine while boasting a view of the Willamette River that few Portland restaurants can offer. Smith comes from a large family of cattle, sheep and grain farmers. He started cooking at a young age in his mother’s kitchen. His favorite childhood memories include the tastes of dulce de leche, flan and grilled breads, reminiscent of South American flavors and commonly found on South African kitchen tables.

9. Le Pigeon

4.8

Exceptional(1622)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southeast Portland

Booked 12 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.

10. Piattino

4.6

Exceptional(498)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Pearl District

Booked 3 times today

Walk in's are welcome! Group larger than 8 people can contact us directly for unlimited custom packages. Food and Beverage Minimum spend $45 for a la carte for larger groups. We are open Tuesday thru Saturday 12pm to 9:30pm. We are a small family owned Italian restaurant, which takes pride in serving delectable meals to our guests. Our outdoor patio is covered. Due to limited seating we cannot guarantee your reservation will be assigned indoors, and hold your table for more than 10 min past your reservation time. $20 no show fee per person will be charged.We are a scratch kitchen, all our (vegan) pastas, breads, desserts, sauces, salad dressings are homemade. Bring a date, friend or colleague and enjoy our elegant ambiance and full array of wines. We have a full bar and while you are here, try one of our yummy cocktails. Our Mushroom ravioli, the Lamb Pappardelle and Tortellini e pesto are some of our crowd favorites. We take pride in our Neapolitan style wood fired pizzas.

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Linda
Portland / Oregon •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We haven’t been for awhile and Lechon was and is still one of the best restaurants and experiences. Food and drinks were amazing and service was 1000 percent worth going out and reminds you that old school good service while eating out still exists.
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LeChonPrice: Moderate• South American• SW Portland
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4.9
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Brittany
Seattle / Eastern Washington •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Everything was delicious and well paired, for example the gravy really enhanced the fried chicken rather than overpowering it or making it soggy. Mac and cheese was just the right richness and texture. Cocktail was very tasty. Presentation of everything was thoughtful. Generous portions. I was super impressed with the quality, especially for a casual come-as-you-are restaurant. Would definitely come back if we lived in Portland!
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Screen Door - Pearl DistrictPrice: Moderate• Regional American (Southern)• Pearl District
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4.7
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Brandon
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great service and food. You can never go wrong here. The only negative is that the tables are permanently affixed to the floor. They squish you against the wall if you are an average or above person.
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Mediterranean Exploration CompanyPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• NW Portland
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4.8
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Ed
Chicago / Illinois •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Nostrana is a consistently great restaurant. Food and service are outstanding. Our server Emma was fantastic. Made us feel like we knew her our entire lives. Please ask for Emma when you do.
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
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4.7
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Oscarvip
Chicago / Illinois •6 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 16, 2024
This was another excellent dining experience. Food and wine pairings were spot on and the atmosphere was fun. staff is very attentive.
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Le PigeonPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Southeast Portland
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4.8

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120 restaurants available nearby

1. Tartuca

2. Nostrana

3. Janken

4. Morchella

5. Mediterranean Exploration Company

6. Screen Door - Pearl District

7. L'Orange

8. LeChon

9. Le Pigeon

10. Piattino

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