Restaurants near Guy W Talbot State Park

We went fo Thanksgiving dinner because Riverview provided table service instead of a buffet. We knew nothing of this restaurant, but were more than pleasantly surprised. Given the fact of having to service so many people, the quality of the food and its presentation very good. What I most appreciated was that the mashed potatoes, stuffing and turkey were served in a pile smothered in gravy. Additionally, the service was very good and our server most pleasant, Two items need to be noted. First, there was not enough cranberry sauce, which my wife wants. Second, while not smothered with gravy, only the turkey (which was most tasty and tender), there should have been optional gravy for the stuffing and potatoes which have helped with the potatoes (I used butter, only because it came from the rolls which we had to ask for). The upside is, that it is about 30 miles away, we plan to return for a dinner.

Portland City Grill is always a fun experience. From the 30th floor of Portland's "Big Pink" the views can be spectacular, and usually are. Over my twenty years as a resident of the Portland area I have been to Portland City many times. Actually my first date, after moving to Portland, was in the bar at Portland City Grill. I have enjoyed the restaurant with many family and friends, and they are always at the ambiance, service, food, and of course the view. I took a friend there for Thanksgiving Dinner in 2024, the restaurant had a special Thanksgiving Dinner meal, with all the fixings included. We had a wonderful view of Mount Hood. The staff provided excellent service, even with the restaurant being very busy, we still felt well cared for, and the meal was terrific.

We went to Black Rabbit for thanksgiving dinner and had a wonderful time. The turkey, potatoes and gravy were delicious. The service was A+. We’re already planning to go back.

Nostrana remains one of our favorite all time restaurants in Portland. Like an extension of home - we come back again and again because they simply make delicious food. Classics that remain just that: Classic along with little spins or specials that we can't help but try out. The late night HH is a bonus!!

Kachka has been on my bucket list for years, and it absolutely lived up to my expectations. Growing up in the same Russian-Jewish community in the suburbs of Chicago as Chef Bonnie, the experience felt deeply personal—like a nostalgic trip home, but elevated in every way. The menu was not only fun but incredibly thoughtful; you can tell so much care went into curating both the dishes and the space. The service was fantastic, and I have to give a special shoutout to one of the food runners who delivered each dish with an intensity that made the experience even more memorable. My favorite part of the dinner was sampling the different flavored vodkas. The birch flavor was phenomenal and stood out as my favorite, with horseradish coming in a close second. And do not miss the apple dessert—it tasted like something my mom used to make, but somehow even better. Kachka is everything I hoped it would be and more. I can’t wait to come back!