Don's Favorite Foods

5.0

108 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary Italian

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Charming
Good for special occasions
Neighbourhood gem

Don’s Favorite Foods is a prix-fixe restaurant created by husband and wife team Chef Don Salamone and Kate Laurents in partnership with Sommelier Adam Galbraith.
Cocktails courtesy of Jeffrey Morgenthaler & "Banjo" Amberg.

Our menu changes monthly and highlights dishes Don grew up with as well as those he mastered though working at Michelin-starred restaurants across the country.

From Don: You may find gnocchi like my Ma used to make or Italian sausage modeled after my Godfather’s, Oreste “Ernie” Capone. You might find scallops still in their shells, Oregon pork in the style of Braciole, & popovers I learned to make from my mother-in-law, Terry, because she makes those every Christmas morning... beef tartare, sea urchin, caviar, etc too. These things are all my favorites.

We hope you’ll find your new favorites here too.

*Note- if you are using a gift certificate to book you must email reservations@donsfavoritefoods.com - do not book through OpenTable. Thank you!*

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Contemporary French / American, Italian
Hours of Operation
Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(971) 276-5582
Website
http://www.donsfavoritefoods.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Don Salamone
Private party facilities
The concept for Don’s Favorite Foods was born out of celebrating holidays at the Salamone’s. We’d love nothing more than to help you curate the party of your dreams.Our space can be reserved for up to 20 guests for a seated dinner or a cocktail-style event. Please let us know the details of your special occasion and let's discuss!

Location
12500 SW Broadway St, Beaverton, OR 97005-2136
Area
Beaverton
Cross Street
SW Broadway & Watson
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Wine

Experiences

February Menu (all month + Valentine's Weekend)
US$125.00 - US$150.00 per person
Prepaid
6 Feb 2025 - 1 Mar 2025
In February we are serving our take on a classic steakhouse menu and a vegetarian menu option as well. -- If you are using a gift certificate to make your reservation DO NOT BOOK via OpenTable - please email reservations@donsfavoritefoods.com. Thank you! -- 1 CHILLED SHRIMP aleppo cocktail sauce OR CAULIFLOWER FRITTER creme fraiche (vegetarian menu) -- 2 ICEBERG SALAD gorgonzola dressing, preserved tomatoes -- 3 CONCHIGLIE PASTA truffle cacio e pepe +$30 winter truffle optional supplement -- 4 FILET MIGNON* bordelaise, potato pavé, sesame popover OR MUSHROOM LASAGNA bechamel, sesame popover, garlic butter (vegetarian menu) -- 5 BRILLAT SAVARIN orange marmalade, baguette -- 6 CHOCOLATE TRIFLE raspberries
March Menu
US$110.00 - US$125.00 per person
Prepaid
6 Mar 2025 - 29 Mar 2025
In March we are serving our regular menu and a vegetarian menu option as well. -- If you are using a gift certificate to make your reservation DO NOT BOOK via OpenTable - please email reservations@donsfavoritefoods.com. Thank you! -- ANTIPASTI A selection of new and classic antipasti favorites -- 1 GNUDI swiss chard, mushroom consomme -- 2 LINGUINE & CLAMS OR LINGUINE AL LIMONE (vegetarian menu) -- 3 BERKSHIRE PORK MILANESE belgian endive, anchovy vinaigrette OR MUSHROOM & BUTTERNUT SQUASH STRATA belgian endive, citronette (vegetarian menu) -- 4 APPLE GRANITA -- 5 GIANDUJA PANNA COTTA hazelnut brittle

What 108 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0

5 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
5Service
4.9Ambience
4.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Portland / Oregon
Best Overall
Portland / Oregon
Best Food
Portland / Oregon
Best Service
Portland / Oregon
Best Ambience
Portland / Oregon
Best Value
Westside
Best Overall
Westside
Best Food
Westside
Best Service
Westside
Best Ambience
Westside
Best Value
Westside
Innovative
Westside
Healthy
Westside
Neighbourhood gem
Westside
Great for fine wines
Westside
Romantic
Westside
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Don's Favorite Foods is a hidden gem in Beaverton, offering an "intimate" dining experience with a charming, retro atmosphere. Known for its "delicious" and "creative" tasting menus, the restaurant features exceptional wine pairings and stellar cocktails. Guests praise the "amazing" staff and ever-changing, "phenomenal" dishes, making it a must-visit spot.

108 Reviews

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Katrine
New Orleans
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful evening here. Delicious food, amazing service, and a perfect way to celebrate Valentines Day.
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Brynn
Portland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an absolutely amazing first time at Don’s for Valentine's day. Everything was so delicious and prepared so well. The fresh truffle on the pasta was insane! Everyone was so nice! We already cannot wait to make it back and enjoy another dinner here again!
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Katherine
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It's an incredible dining experience! Beautiful presentation of wonderful, tasty courses & the wine pairings really enhance the flavors.
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Randy
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 9 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another awesome meal at Don's. Great food, carefully prepared, and served with class and grace. Very thankful to have them as an option in Beaverton.
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John
VIP
Portland
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 7 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Don has a delicious vision that we enjoy thoroughly: great popovers, homemade pasta, fantastic steak (this Feb) and a midcentury fun vibe. This is destination dining, not a casual evening out.
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Heather
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a delightful surprise to find this little gem tucked inside an unassuming storefront in Downtown Beaverton. Inside are six charming tables, an attentive chef and staff, and a delicious and sometimes surprising tasting menu. From a perfectly seared scallop to a delicious vegetarian "meatball," the meal was excellent and the staff were so nice. The 70's playlist added the perfect vibe to a relaxed but special meal. Loved that they have a "half glass" wine pairing option. At the end, the eggnog semifreddo with a gingerbread wafer cookie was the best dessert I've had in a long time. The pairing with the Godfather cocktail was inspired. I can't believe this lovely spot wasn't on my radar sooner!
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Brandon
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have never been to Don's before but were intrigued by the monthly menu offerings and we were absolutely blown away. We will definitely be back.
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John
Portland
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Unusual restaurant - intimate - seat about 20 people. Great food, wine pairing, cocktail... really enjoyed the experience. Great take...
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Kyle
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time at Don's and they exceeded our already high expectations from our previous visit. We were there for the Feast of Seven Fishes menu, got a cocktail to start and did the 1/2 pour wine pairing. They batch their cocktails and it's the best Nigroni I've ever had. The menu was filled with familiar seafood dishes prepared in unique ways. Everything was perfect all around. It's rare to find a place that feels as special as Don's. It's our favorite restaurant in Portland, maybe anywhere.
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Rod
London
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing aesthetic coherence, retro without being ironic. Every course was delicious, creative and new, yet somehow also familiar and old school. Truly unique experience.
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FAQs

Don's Favorite Foods is rated 5 stars by 108 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

12500 SW Broadway St, Beaverton, OR 97005-2136

Additional information

Cross Street
SW Broadway & Watson
Area
Beaverton
Hours of Operation
Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Contemporary Italian, Contemporary French / American, Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Don Salamone
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.donsfavoritefoods.com/
Phone number
(971) 276-5582
Private party facilities
The concept for Don’s Favorite Foods was born out of celebrating holidays at the Salamone’s. We’d love nothing more than to help you curate the party of your dreams.Our space can be reserved for up to 20 guests for a seated dinner or a cocktail-style event. Please let us know the details of your special occasion and let's discuss!

Don's Favorite Foods

Make a booking

Additional information

Experiences

February Menu (all month + Valentine's Weekend)

March Menu

Menu

What 108 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

How is Don's Favorite Foods restaurant rated?

Is Don's Favorite Foods currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

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