Best Neighbourhood Gem Restaurants in South Waterfront

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1. Il Terrazzo

4.5

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Southwest Portland

Booked 9 times today

Incredible Italian Fare & An Amazing Wine Selection Il Terrazzo honors simplicity and history. With a beautiful view of Mt. Hood and the Willamette River diners enjoy an experience unlike any in Portland.

2. Arden

4.8

Exceptional(1005)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Northwest Portland

Booked 17 times today

Arden is a neighborhood gem in Portland's Pearl District, delivering a seasonal Pacific Northwest culinary experience. It's celebrated for its creative, innovative dishes and an award-winning wine program. Reviewers consistently praise the friendly, knowledgeable staff and the delightful ambiance. One said it's a 'hidden gem in the neighborhood' and another called it 'a gem of a place'. A must-visit for any food lover!

3. LeChon

4.8

Exceptional(3549)

Price: Moderate

• South American • Southwest Portland

Booked 73 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.

4. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5642)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 96 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.

5. Le Pigeon

4.8

Exceptional(1635)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southeast Portland

Booked 13 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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6. RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown

4.9

Exceptional(7417)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Northwest Portland

Booked 109 times today

For more than 8 decades we have been offering guests the best steaks in town, providing impeccable service with an unmatched wine list. With over 80 years of continuous family ownership, RingSide Steakhouse is a legend in the world of steakhouses. Start with RingSide's world famous onion rings...a recipe that is a closely held family secret. Choose a steak from a menu offering a variety of USDA Prime selections that are aged a minimum of four weeks and hand cut on the premises. Choose a wine from more than 900 labels. Wine Spectator has recognized RingSide Steakhouse yearly with its Best of Award of Excellence since 2001.

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7. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(185)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland

Booked 60 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.

8. Kachka

4.8

Exceptional(2260)

Price: Expensive

• Eastern European • Southeast Portland

Booked 69 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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9. Urban Farmer Portland

4.4

Awesome(2911)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 28 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.

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10. Gracie's - Portland

4.1

Excellent(2291)

Price: Moderate

• Northwest • Southwest Portland

Booked 11 times today

With soaring ceilings and an abundance of elegance and style, Gracie’s exudes Hollywood glamour. Our menus feature unique, classic American fare and innovative locally sourced Pacific Northwest dishes. If you enjoy an intimate brunch with a “friend” – settle into an oversized banquette and let yourself be pampered. We’ll make sure the paparazzi don’t find you. We offer validated parking in both the lot and garage across the street.

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Dan
New York City •10 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Wonderful. But that is what they do. Salads. Pizza. Wine selection. Entrées. Dessert. Nostrana did not miss on anything.
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
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4.7
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StewartVIP
San Francisco Bay Area •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
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• Northwest Portland
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4.8
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Anna
Coastal North Carolina •1 review
5.0
Dined on 25 Dec 2024
First time on Xmas Eve, and they did not disappoint. Incredible food and service!
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Il TerrazzoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Southwest Portland
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4.5
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Jessica
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 Dec 2024
We went the day before Christmas Eve and it was the most amazing and memorable experience of a lifetime! We had just found out that my FIL has a very aggressive form of cancer and this was a memory none of us will ever forget. The six of us ordered about 9 HH apps and two entrees and everything was a 10/10! The food was the out of this world, our server was the most attentive we’d ever had, and the ambiance was quiet, exciting, and amazing the entire time. I highly recommend this tapas-style culinary experience of a lifetime!
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LeChonPrice: Moderate• South American• Southwest Portland
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4.8
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Kristina
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 Dec 2024
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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50 restaurants available nearby

1. Il Terrazzo

2. Arden

3. LeChon

4. Nostrana

5. Le Pigeon

6. RingSide Steakhouse - Uptown

7. Mediterranean Exploration Company

8. Kachka

9. Urban Farmer Portland

10. Gracie's - Portland

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