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Portland Dining
Huber's
411 SW 3rd Ave
Portland OR 97204 Phone: (503) 228-5686
Huber's turkey dinners are so noteworthy that the place even opens on Thanksgiving. You'll also find delicious clam chowder, steaks and tasty Spanish coffee among selections. The local landmark was established in 1879 and retains such original 1911 decor elements as an arched stained-glass skylight, rich mahogany paneling and a terrazzo floor.
Features: Smoking available. Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: At Stark St and SW 3rd Ave; in the Oregon Pioneer Building. 411 SW 3rd Ave 97204
Parking: street.
Hours: 11:30 am-10 pm-Fri-11 pm, Sat 11 am-11 pm, Sun 4 pm-10 pm. Closed major holidays.
Price: Lunch: $6-$13, Dinner: $10-$25
Credit Cards: AX, CB, DC, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: American
Reservations: suggested.
London Grill
309 SW Broadway
Portland OR 97205 Phone: (503) 295-4110
Sophistication punctuates every aspect at London Grill, from the atmosphere to the food to the skilled service. Listen to live piano music while your cares slip away in the roomy and inviting dining room. Contemplate a menu that lists classic Caesar salad and tableside-prepared steak Diane, as well as sauteed Oregon ostrich medallions and cedar-smoked salmon with juniper berry sage Pinot Gris sauce. Bananas Foster, which is flambeed tableside, ends your meal in grand style. For an even more memorable evening, reserve the secluded wine cellar, which houses the long-established restaurant's wine selection and is reached via a secret door.
Features: Dressy casual; cocktails; entertainment.
Directions: At SW Broadway and Oak; in The Benson Hotel, a Coast Hotel. 309 SW Broadway 97205
Parking: on-site and valet.
Hours: 6:30-11 am, 11:30-2 pm & 5-9 pm, Fri & Sat to 10 pm; Sunday brunch 9:30 am-1 pm.
Price: Lunch: $9-$16, Dinner: $29-$58
Credit Cards: AX, CB, DC, DS, JC, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: American
Reservations: suggested.
Nancy's Kitchen
1611 NW Glisan St
Portland OR 97209 Phone: (503) 241-1137
Open only for breakfast and lunch, Nancy's Kitchen occupies a commercial strip near the rebounding Pearl District. After a specialty sandwich, wrap or salad, give in to the temptation of a dessert baked on site.
Features: Casual dress.
Directions: I-405, exit Everett St northbound, just w; in Pearl District. 1611 NW Glisan St 97209
Parking: on-site and street.
Hours: 8 am-4 pm, Sat-3 pm, Sun-2 pm. Closed: 1/1, 12/25; also Mon.
Price: Lunch: $6-$9,
Credit Cards: MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: American
Reservations: not accepted.
Dan & Louis Oyster Bar
208 SW Ankeny St
Portland OR 97204 Phone: (503) 227-5906
Four generations of Wachsmuths have owned this establishment since its humble 1907 beginning, when Louis Wachsmuth carted boxes of live crab to a big crab pot inside. The dining room has a sailing ship interior with many nautical curios. Recommended is the captain's assorted seafood fry, a delicious sampling of shrimp, scallops, oysters, cod, calamari and halibut. Several types of seafood stew are also offered.
Features: Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: At Ankeny St and 2nd Ave. 208 SW Ankeny St 97204
Parking: street.
Hours: 11 am-9 pm, Fri & Sat-10 pm. Closed major holidays.
Price: Lunch: $7-$10, Dinner: $10-$23
Credit Cards: AX, CB, DC, DS, JC, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Seafood
Reservations: suggested.
Hurley's
1987 NW Kearney St
Portland OR 97209 Phone: (503) 295-6487
Romantic lighting, deep-red walls and tables draped in crisp white cloth contribute to the neighborhood restaurant's elegant feel. The obvious draw is the outstanding food, marked by exceptional preparation. The menu is dominated by the freshest specialized ingredients, and exotic items are used in many courses. The food is as memorable as the bill presented at the end of the meal.
Features: Dressy casual; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: Jct NW 20th Ave. 1987 NW Kearney St 97209
Parking: on-site and street.
Hours: 5:30 pm-11 pm. Closed: 1/1, 11/27, 12/25; also Sun & Mon.
Price: Dinner: $20-$30
Credit Cards: AX, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: French
Reservations: suggested.
Joe's Crab Shack
101 E Columbia Way
Vancouver, WA 98661 Phone: (360) 693-9211
The popular seafood restaurant specializes in a year-round variety of crab: Alaskan king, Dungeness, snow and blue. Among other offerings are fresh shrimp, hearty gumbo, clam chowder and classic steaks and chicken
Features: Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: I-5, SR 14, exit 1, just s, then 0.5 mi w. 101 E Columbia Way 98661
Parking: on-site.
Hours: 11 am-10 pm, Fri & Sat-11 pm. Closed: 11/27, 12/25.
Price: Lunch: $10-$25, Dinner: $10-$25
Credit Cards: AX, CB, DC, DS, JC, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Seafood
Reservations: accepted.
Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub
112 SW 2nd Ave
Portland OR 97204 Phone: (503) 227-4057
The warm and inviting neighborhood establishment is known for its shepherd's pie. Irish musicians perform nightly.
Features: Casual dress; cocktails; entertainment.
Directions: Just n of SW Pine St. 112 SW 2nd Ave 97204
Parking: street.
Hours: 11:30 am-1 am, Sat & Sun from 8 am. Closed: 11/27, 12/25.
Price: Lunch: $6-$12, Dinner: $9-$24
Credit Cards: AX, CB, DC, JC, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Irish
Reservations: accepted.
Pazzo Ristorante
627 SW Washington St
Portland OR 97205 Phone: (503) 228-1515
The casually upscale restaurant is known for exceptional Italian dishes. The calorie-conscious should tune out their inner voice's warning to bypass dessert, as the decadent creations shouldn't be missed. A good selection of wines is available.
Features: Casual dress; cocktail lounge; cocktails.
Directions: At Broadway and Washington St; in Hotel Vintage Plaza. 627 SW Washington St 97205
Parking: valet and street.
Hours: 7-10:30 am, 11:30-2:30 & 5-10 pm, Fri-11 pm, Sat 8 am-2 & 4:30-11 pm, Sun 8 am-2 & 4:30-10 pm; Saturday & Sunday brunch. Closed major holidays.
Price: Lunch: $10-$18, Dinner: $10-$28
Credit Cards: AX, DC, DS, MC, VI.
Cuisine Type: Italian
Reservations: suggested.
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