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Yalla

4.9
4.9
124 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
19:00
Booked 47 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Innovative
  • Healthy
Yalla is a neighborhood Mediterranean smokehouse from the Sesame Collective restaurant group. Opened in summer of 2020, Yalla brings a Mediterranean smokehouse to the heart of the Multnomah Village neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. With a menu of smoked meats, seasonal vegetables, and comfort dishes, Yalla is currently open for delivery, take out, and full service dining. Yalla is helmed by Chef/Owner Kasey Mills and Chef de Cuisine Daniel Valley.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Northwest, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (503) 206-4007
  • Website
    https://www.yallapdx.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual

Menu

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What 124 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Portland

    Best Food

  • Portland

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yalla offers an extraordinary dining experience with "amazing food" and "impeccable service" that keeps patrons returning. Known for its creative and flavorful dishes like "fried chicken and grilled peaches," this neighborhood gem caters to diverse dietary needs, providing plenty of gluten-free and vegetarian options. The inviting atmosphere and attentive staff enhance special occasions, making Yalla a "must-visit" for brunch and dinner alike.

124 Reviews

  1. Jessica

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an exceptional birthday date dinner here. Excellent service and super friendly staff, amazing food, and lovely ambiance. Great options & accommodations for all dietary needs: omnivore, pescatarian or vegan. What a gem. Will be back!

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  2. Irwin

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful menu of unusual flavors and perfectly prepared items. Celebrated a birthday with this family-style gem.

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  3. Christopher

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was extremely attentive and accommodating to my nut allergies. All of our food and wine from starters to entrees was absolutely amazing. Atmosphere was tremendous too.

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  4. Lisa

    Portland

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious meal and outstanding service! Very accommodating to vegans and gluten free.

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  5. Nicole

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 19 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a special time at Yalla. The food tastes unique and flavorful.

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  6. Gabor

    London

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a favorite. Loved the food. Loved the drinks

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 17 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely wonderful meal. The smoked lamb ribs and the pastrami were seriously amazing! The hummus with burnt ends, the sautéed greens with pine nuts and raisins, the roasted carrots were all truly delicious. Service, ambiance, music, really, everything was perfect. We will be back!

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  8. Jimmy

    Portland

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had the seasonal squash dip and loved it. Same for the roasted Delicata squash, absolutely delicious. Also liked the ribeye steak. Lively and attentive service. Yalla and its sister restaurants really doing it right, even though each one unique. Always a good experience and a great meal.

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  9. Paul

    Portland

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 13 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Not the typical seafood or steak on the menu. Come for some new flavors and share some items with your table. Very nice setting, good service and the food comes out quickly. Made to order, so it is fresh and hot. Whether you are a carnivore or vegetarian, you will be satisfied.

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  10. Pamela

    Portland

    8 reviews

    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 11 November 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    In the past, we have loved all of our experiences at the Sesame collective. Last night we went to Yalla and we’re pretty disappointed. My entrée was burnt and both of pur entrées and appetizers had way too much salt on them. I understand that the restaurant was pretty busy last night, but felt like the service was extremely slow and the attitude was as if they were doing us a favor by waiting on us. We will continue to visit, but will probably shy away from Yalla.

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FAQs

Yalla offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 206-4007.

Yalla is rated 4.9 stars by 124 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
19:00
Booked 47 times today

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Google Map for Yalla

7850 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219-2494

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located on SW Capitol Highway and SW 36th Ave
  • Area
    Southwest Portland
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Northwest, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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