Don's Favorite Foods

5.0

101 Reviews

$50 and over

Contemporary Italian

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2 people

24 Dec 2024

23:30

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Charming
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

December Menu
US$125.00 - US$150.00 per person
Prepaid
6 Dec 2024 - 28 Dec 2024
We are serving the Feast of the Seven Fishes and the Feast of the Seven Vegetables this December! -- 1 MOTHER-IN-LAW POPOVERS whipped ricotta, trout roe & caviar OR whipped ricotta, salsa bomba (Vegetarian Menu) -- 2 INSALATA DI FRUTTI DI MARE seafood salad, fennel, castelvetrano OR INSALATA DI CITRUS fennel, celery root, mint (Vegetarian menu) -- 3 CHRISTMAS EVE BACCALA baked salt cod OR ROASTED CAULIFLOWER pine nuts, currants, capers (Vegetarian Menu) -- 4 CRAB MANICOTTI besciamella, lemon OR CAZZILLI potato fritters, besciamella (Vegetarian Menu) -- 5 LOBSTER FRA DIAVOLO spaghetti OR SPAGHETTI & ‘MEATBALLS’ eggplant & zucchini ‘meatballs’, marinara (Vegetarian menu) -- 6 LEMON ICE -- 7 EGGNOG SEMIFREDDO gingerbread pizzelle
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

What 101 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
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Portland / Oregon
Best Overall
Portland / Oregon
Best Food
Portland / Oregon
Best Service
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
Romantic
Westside
Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Don's Favorite Foods offers an intimate dining experience with a "charming setting" and "outstanding food." Guests rave about the "amazing" seasonal menus and "impeccable" service, including personalized touches from Chef Don and Sommelier Adam. The "killer menu" changes monthly, making it a must-visit for food lovers.

101 Reviews

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John
Portland
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
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 4 days ago
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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Jon
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious!! Great date night spot in downtown Beaverton.
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BRUCE
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Menu was very tasty and fun , service was exceptional with personal attention and interaction with the sommelier , the owners and chef. Parking was an issue
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Ernie
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was the best yet. The Feast of the Seven Fishes is an Italian tradition that my family always did on Christmas Eve. I still continue that tradition today at my home with Chioppino and other fish dishes. Don and Adam's take on it was supurb. Every dish was as delicious as the last. Bravissimo Don and Adam.
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JanetM
VIP
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The entire experience was lovely from the service to the ambiance to the food. Everyone was gracious, the music was perfect and the cocktails divine. Plus there was an utter lack of pretension. A perfect evening.
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Lindsey
Portland
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another spectacular dinner at Don's. This is why we go back month after month. High quality ingredients, thoughtfulness and stellar preparation in the dishes and a cozy atmosphere. For some this might be best as a special occasion restaurant. But if you can swing it coming monthly is the only way to go so that you can enjoy the changing menu each month!
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Veronica
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 7 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a gem! Outstanding prix fixe menu for the holidays.
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Lisa
Portland
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on 24 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We arrived and had to wait 30 minutes for our table outside….i understand that this is a small restaurant with no waiting area BUT I suggest the restaurant should have contacted us to let us know that they were running that late. It was not pleasant to wait outside in 45 degree weather. We had to suggest that they text us when ready since it was too cold to keep waiting outside. I know things happen that cause delays BUT the next customer should not pay the price. Make a plan to deal with delays so the restaurant is professional. That being said I would return but make a reservation for the earlier seating.
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Don's Favorite Foods is rated 5 stars by 101 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

24 Dec 2024

23:30

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

December Menu

February Menu (all month + Valentine's Weekend)

Menu

What 101 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

How is Don's Favorite Foods restaurant rated?

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