Best Fun Restaurants in Madison South

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1. Han Oak

4.8

Exceptional(53)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • NE Portland

Booked 10 times today

Han Oak has brought back hot pot! With 1-week dry aged short rib, hand cut noodles, and a beautiful array of mushroms and greens, all cooked table side in our bone broth supreme. Han Oak is a communal, prix-fixe Korean restaurant emphasizing traditional flavors, seasonal ingredients, and fine technique. From their addictive hot pot to their mouthwatering dumplings, every bite at Han Oak is a taste of pure happiness.Join the fun at Han Oak with their themed set menu, currently all about a Korean Hot Pot and interactive dining, available for reservation from Wednesday to Saturday nights. Get ready to dive into a feast of Korean flavors that will leave you smiling from ear to ear. Book a later reservation and ask about our full-on karaoke setup! Karaoke may or may not happen but if you see the disco lights and the fog machine on, get in the queue!

2. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5623)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 54 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. Gado Gado

4.9

Exceptional(144)

Price: Expensive

• Indonesian / Malaysian • NE Portland

Booked 29 times today

Nominated for Best New Restaurant and Best Chef in the James Beard Awards, Gado Gado is an Indonesian-focused restaurant in Portland’s Hollywood neighborhood serving an eclectic menu that derives flavors from owners Thomas and Mariah Pisha-Duffly’s cultural heritage, travels, and culinary backgrounds.In addition to an extensive à la carte food and drink menu, groups are invited to indulge in a bountiful family-style, chef’s choice Rice Table dinner — Gado Gado’s interpretation of the Dutch-Indonesian “Rijsttafel” feast.

4. Le Pigeon

4.8

Exceptional(1636)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southeast Portland

Booked 6 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.

5. Kachka

4.8

Exceptional(2251)

Price: Expensive

• Eastern European • Southeast Portland

Booked 42 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

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6. Screen Door - Eastside

4.9

Exceptional(940)

Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • NE Portland

Booked 43 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. Canard - Burnside

4.8

Exceptional(121)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • NE Portland

Booked 12 times today

Wine bar meets casual eatery in the heart of Portland's Central East Side. From the team that brought you Le Pigeon.

8. Oma's Hideaway

4.7

Exceptional(139)

Price: Expensive

• Indonesian / Malaysian • Southeast Portland

Booked 17 times today

Oma's Hideaway is a vibrant, maximalist restaurant inspired by the life and spirit of Chef Thomas Pisha Duffly's grandmother, Kiong Tien “Tina” Vandenberg. Her ability to adapt, to make the most out of limited resources, and to stay creative while projecting warmth and brightness is the guiding force behind Oma’s Hideaway.Born during the pandemic as a pop-up in the Gado Gado parking lot, Oma’s became a permanent beacon of iridescent light in Portland’s Richmond neighborhood in 2021. The menu draws from Tina’s life story, taking influence from the craveable, soul-satisfying hawker food of Singapore and Malaysia and “turning up the volume” with exaggerated yet balanced flavors in Chef Tom’s signature style. Oma’s serves dinner accompanied by a seasonal list of hand-crafted cocktails and zero-proof drinks.

9. Alpenrausch

4.5

Awesome(191)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Southeast Portland

Booked 27 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!

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10. Salty's on the Columbia

4.7

Exceptional(7959)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • NE Portland

Booked 50 times today

Salty’s on the Columbia River serves award-winning Pacific Northwest Coastal Cuisine with astonishing waterfront views and endearing hospitality. For nearly four decades, Salty’s has proudly welcomed generations of locals and travelers celebrating vacations, engagements, business, or simply a lovely day on the water. Beautifully decorated to lift your spirits, we welcome you to take in the amazing waterfront and mountain views and fresh air of the Columbia River. Salty’s on the Columbia River is ranked as one of Portland’s best restaurants winning honors as one of the Top 100 Most Scenic Restaurants and Top 100 Best Brunches in America by OpenTable, and Eater’s #1 of the 15 Essential Portland Seafood Restaurants. Our Northwest wine menu has won the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence since 2003. We are proudly independent, family owned and operated with woman ownership.

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Portland / Oregon •4 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Wine program is great! Most people don’t know you can actually buy wine to go from them at 50% off menu prices. Our server was fantastic at explaining dishes being attentive and simply had a great attitude. Our food was paced well and very tasty!
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
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4.7
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Tara
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined today
I came here with a friend because we wanted to try something different and neither of us really knew what to expect. The waiter was so nice and patient explaining what everything was and answering our questions. And the food was delicious!!! We were already planning what we wanted to get next time we come
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KachkaPrice: Expensive• Eastern European• Southeast Portland
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4.8
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AzadVIP
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Incredible dining experience - one of the few restaurants in PDX that has a strong perspective. Delicious food, great service, awesome ambience.
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Gado GadoPrice: Expensive• Indonesian / Malaysian• NE Portland
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4.9
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Kristina
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had an amazing meal, both vegetarian and omnivore alike. Wine pairings were very good and brought out the flavors in the food.
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Le PigeonPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Southeast Portland
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4.8
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Kate
Pittsburgh / Western PA •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This was my first hot pot experience and I fear it will ruin all others I have in the future. Seriously delicious food. Love the ambience and the staff is incredibly great at what they do!
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Han OakPrice: Very Expensive• Korean• NE Portland
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4.8

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126 restaurants available nearby

1. Han Oak

2. Nostrana

3. Gado Gado

4. Le Pigeon

5. Kachka

6. Screen Door - Eastside

7. Canard - Burnside

8. Oma's Hideaway

9. Alpenrausch

10. Salty's on the Columbia

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