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Lilia Comedor, Portland, OR

Lilia Comedor

4.8
4.8
354 Reviews
$50 and over
Farm-to-table

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Great for creative cocktails
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.
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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Farm-to-table, American, Contemporary Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (541) 900-5836
  • Website
    https://www.republicahospitality.com/our-establishments
  • Payment Options
    Carte Blanche, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Juan Gomez
  • Private party facilities
    Please reach out to olivia@republicapdx.com for private event inquiries!
  • Private party contact
    our Private Event Coordinator: (541) 900-5836
  • Location
    3159 S Moody Ave, Portland, OR 97239
  • Neighbourhood
    SW Portland
  • Cross Street
    On S Moody Ave, 1 block N. of the South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    S Moody & Gibbs
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Chef's Counter- *PRICE CHANGES WEEKLY*

    US$90.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us at the chef's counter for a tasting menu experience delivered by Chef Juan. The menu changes every week so you will always have something new!

Menu

This is a sample of our Dinner Menu and does not reflect current offerings.

PLATOS BOTANAS

  • Diver Scallop TostaditaUS$28.00

    wild onion aioli, pumpkin seed chermoula roja, rhubarb escabeche

    • Roasted Sprouting BroccoliUS$16.00

      chipotle hazelnut emulsion, Cara Cara, corn nut crumble, queso botanero

      PLATOS MEDIANOS

      • Morel Mushroom TetelaUS$32.00

        requesón, burnt watermelon radish, pickled jalapeño ponzu, white truffle

        • Lingcod EnfrijoladaUS$38.00

          black bean adobo, culture cream, red onion curtido, seared snap pea, shaved bottarga

          PLATOS FUERTES

          • Variation of Winter KohlrabiUS$36.00

            kohlrabi leek mole, kohlrabi raab a la brasa, braised kohlrabi, pressed kohlrabi

            • Pork Collar ConfitUS$45.00

              carrot salsa tatemada, charred carrot, criolla, pan arabe

              POSTRE

              • Mango Upside Down CakeUS$15.00

                coconut candy cap reduction, miso ice cream, maple tuile

                • Caramel Praline TartUS$15.00

                  chocolate Ganache, creme mousseline, salted hazelnut, olive oil caviar, blood orange

                  Last updated: April 5, 2024

                  What 354 people are saying

                  Overall ratings and reviews

                  Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                  4.8
                  4.8 based on recent ratings
                  • 4.8Food
                  • 4.8Service
                  • 4.6Ambience
                  • 4.4Value

                  Noise • Moderate

                  Loved For

                  • Portland / Oregon

                    Innovative

                  • Portland

                    Innovative

                  Review summary

                  AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                  Lilia Comedor offers a truly inspiring dining experience with "crazy creative" dishes and a "phenomenal" ambiance. Chef Juan's "incredible" spins on flavors and attentive staff make it a must-visit in Portland. The ever-changing menu ensures you'll enjoy "unique pairings" and a delightful culinary journey every time.

                  354 Reviews

                  1. Stephanie

                    Portland

                    2 reviews

                    3.0

                    2 reviews

                    Dined 1 day ago

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 3
                    4. Ambience 2
                    The food was very good but everything else was just average, not what I would expect for annrlevsted food experience and pricing. Also - the price said $90 per person for the chef menu, but when we arrived the price was $205 for 2, with an extra 21% gratuity. I don’t object to paying living wage and to supporting local business, but I didn’t appreciate the bait & switch fare and the mediocre ambience.

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                  2. jane

                    Portland

                    3 reviews

                    3.0

                    3 reviews

                    Dined 3 days ago

                    1. Overall 3
                    2. Food 4
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Everything was nice - way too expensive for what it was

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                  3. Jan

                    Portland

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined 3 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Outstanding food and service. Also a Mexican wine list! I highly recommend this place. The only drawback is parking.

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                  4. Lisa

                    Portland

                    16 reviews

                    5.0

                    16 reviews

                    Dined 3 days ago

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Wow! I highly recommend this restaurant. We were given a gift certificate and had never heard of it before. So glad we were given this gift. It was our first visit, but it definitely won't be the last. We did the chef's tasting menu and we loved each and every course. All the staff we interacted with were amazing! If I could give this place more than five stars I would!

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                  5. Nancy

                    Portland

                    13 reviews

                    5.0

                    13 reviews

                    Dined on December 23, 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    We had 3 dishes: the Dungeness crab, the squash, and the pork. All were amazing. Great cocktail, too.

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                  6. CarolF

                    VIP

                    Portland

                    5 reviews

                    5.0

                    5 reviews

                    Dined on December 21, 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    I rarely give a rating of 10 for a restaurant and they are consistently a 10! 

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                  7. Sally

                    Portland

                    4 reviews

                    5.0

                    4 reviews

                    Dined on December 20, 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Fabulous food - every dish! Service was perfectly timed and the recommended water be pairings were spot on

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                  8. John

                    VIP

                    West Palm Beach

                    30 reviews

                    5.0

                    30 reviews

                    Dined on December 16, 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    This was our best meal at this always wonderful restaurant. The prawn starter was beautiful to see and delicious. The second course, a "sopa", was so very tasty. And the pork main was melt in your mouth good. Oh, and the drinks were to of the world great. Can't wait to return for another visit!

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                  9. Shannon

                    Phoenix

                    2 reviews

                    5.0

                    2 reviews

                    Dined on December 16, 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 4
                    Really great experience, innovative menu, and accommodating staff. They were very understanding of dietary restrictions and made great substitutions when needed. Fun to watch the chef interact with customers and his team throughout the night.

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                  10. Patrick

                    Portland

                    1 review

                    5.0

                    1 review

                    Dined on December 16, 2024

                    1. Overall 5
                    2. Food 5
                    3. Service 5
                    4. Ambience 5
                    Always an amazing time with great food and service. Definitely one of favorite restaurants in Portland.

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                  FAQs

                  Lilia Comedor is rated 4.8 stars by 354 OpenTable diners.

                  Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

                  Make a reservation

                  2 people
                  7:00 p.m.
                  Booked 18 times today
                  Experiences are available.
                  Google Map for Lilia Comedor

                  3159 S Moody Ave, Portland, OR 97239

                  Additional information

                  • Cross Street
                    On S Moody Ave, 1 block N. of the South Waterfront Lower Tram Terminal.
                  • Neighbourhood
                    SW Portland
                  • Hours of Operation
                    Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                  • Price
                    $50 and over
                  • Cuisines
                    Farm-to-table, American, Contemporary Mexican
                  • Dining style
                    Casual Dining
                  • Dress code
                    Business Casual
                  • Parking details
                    Street Parking
                  • Public transit
                    S Moody & Gibbs
                  • Payment Options
                    Carte Blanche, Cheque Gourmet, Diners Club, Discover, Eurocheque Card, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
                  • Executive Chef
                    Juan Gomez
                  • Additional
                    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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