Best Restaurants with a Tasting Menu in South Waterfront

29 restaurants available nearby

1. Arden

4.8

Exceptional(1005)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • NW Portland

Booked 19 times today

Arden is an idyllic retreat tucked into Portland's Pearl District. Arden delivers seasonal Pacific Northwest cuisine and an award-winning wine program featuring over 250 bottles, many with bottle age. Guests have the option to dine a la carte or enjoy the chef's prix fixe menu ($70): a shared experience that features 4 courses of seasonal cuisine. Coursed wine pairings are also available ($45). Arden is named in homage to Shakespeare's famous forest - a place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and appreciate nature's bounty and beauty. The restaurant invites you to take an exiting culinary adventure through the Pacific Northwest, and explore the incredible range of ingredients that the region has to offer.

2. L'Orange

4.9

Exceptional(122)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Southeast Portland

Booked 21 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!

3. LeChon

4.8

Exceptional(3557)

Price: Moderate

• South American • SW Portland

Booked 47 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.

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4. Bellpine at The Ritz-Carlton Portland

4.6

Exceptional(405)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • NW Portland

Booked 27 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.

5. Jeju

4.8

Exceptional(41)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Southeast Portland

Booked 26 times today

Korean-American cuisine with a focus on wood-fired cooking techniques and whole-animal butchery, Jeju Restaurant is the newest addition to the Han Oak family of restaurants by Chef Peter Cho and Sun Young Park.Please note: We kindly ask that large parties of 6 or more participate in our Chef's Tasting Menu.

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6. Departure Restaurant and Lounge

4.4

Awesome(4438)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 49 times today

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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7. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(188)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • NW Portland

Booked 35 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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8. Urban Farmer Portland

4.4

Awesome(2914)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 26 times today

Located in the beautiful 8th floor atrium of The Nines Hotel Portland, Urban Farmer was founded on the idea that combining responsibly sourced food, high-quality ingredients and down-to-earth values would create a new kind of steakhouse, where people could create memories and communities could thrive. We're less steak and more house. Our house - and yours.

9. Le Pigeon

4.9

Exceptional(1641)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southeast Portland

Booked 15 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.

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10. The Tavern at Heathman

3.9

Excellent(267)

Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 14 times today

Located in downtown Portland, The Tavern at Heathman blends historic charm with farm to table Pacific Northwest cuisine. Set within the Historic Heathman Hotel, this esteemed restaurant offers an intimate ambiance and a menu that celebrates the region's bounty. From King Salmon to our Smash Burger, each dish showcases the best of local ingredients. Book your reservation for breakfast or dinner and come cozy up in The Tavern!

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Viktor
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
If you would think either visit this restaurant or not - definitely yes. Do it, everything about this place is just perfect. Trust me Order whatever you want you would enjoy it like you are first time eating after a month of starving.
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Bellpine at The Ritz-Carlton PortlandPrice: Very Expensive• American• NW Portland
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4.6
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Kris
Portland / Oregon •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food was delicious and creative. The service was outstanding. The room was beautiful. We had a wonderful evening. I explore a lot of restaurants in Portland and while traveling, this restaurant is one of my new favorites. I will be back and bring family and friends.
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L'OrangePrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Southeast Portland
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4.9
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Alma
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Each dish brought out just got better and better! The service was so friendly and the servers were patient and knowledgeable. Our last dish took a little longer to come out so they brought us a spice infused wine that aids in digestion that they comped. It was such a nice treat!
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LeChonPrice: Moderate• South American• SW Portland
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4.8
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Erin
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Tried a multitude of things, all delicious. That nap burger has no business being as good as it is. I would definitely come back to try more of the menu. Exquisite flavors.
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JejuPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• Southeast Portland
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4.8
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StewartVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 28, 2024
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.
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ArdenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• NW Portland
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4.8

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29 restaurants available nearby

1. Arden

2. L'Orange

3. LeChon

4. Bellpine at The Ritz-Carlton Portland

5. Jeju

6. Departure Restaurant and Lounge

7. Mediterranean Exploration Company

8. Urban Farmer Portland

9. Le Pigeon

10. The Tavern at Heathman

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