Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Portland / Oregon

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Updated 05 December 2024

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Sweet Peas Tea Room

4.9

4.9 (58)

$31 to $50

Afternoon Tea

Battle Ground

About the restaurant

Sweet Peas is the only Truly Authentic British Tea Room in the Portland Oregon and SW Washington area.
British owned and operated, our cozy warm dining room welcomes you along with our friendly staff. Our Traditional British Afternoon Tea experience offers a variety of fresh and delicious homemade items to include soup of the day, finger sandwiches, savory bites, decadent desserts and our very Famous and loved traditional English scones and clotted cream. With over forty teas to choose, from around the world you are sure to find the perfect one to enhance your tea experience. We also have these for sale in our gift area. We are most definitely a small corner of England in Battle Ground. WA.

Top review

Christina

Dined on 7 Dec 2024

This quaint English tea house is an absolute delight- from the homemade pastries, scones and desserts to the china used to sip tea and eat off of. The service is fun and cheeky- we always have a good laugh when there. They also do a nice job of keeping this treat affordable.

St Jack

4.8

4.8 (2627)

$31 to $50

French

Northwest Portland

About the restaurant

After 14-plus years, St. Jack has become an iconic staple of the PDX dining scene, in the wonderfully walkable "Slabtown" neighborhood of NW Portland. Chef and restaurateur Aaron Barnett's unique menu features rustic dishes from the countryside of Lyon - the heart and soul of French cooking.

We are excited to offer full service inside, as well as outside on our sidewalk tables (weather permitting). We also allow walk-up guests as space allows - Fridays and Saturdays it is highly recommended to make reservations.

Our full menu is also available at the bar counter.

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LizVIP

Dined 5 days ago

At this gourmet restaurant there are some very pricey wines on the extensive list. The staff will not hesitate to recommend the most expensive. Come having perused and selected your wine choice in advance.

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4.8

4.8 (1842)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Corvallis

About the restaurant

Del Alma Restaurant, located in downtown Corvallis, offers an elegant yet warm and inviting dining atmosphere with a view of the riverfront. Del Alma translates to "of the soul", and the entire del Alma staff strives to create a dining experience that reflects their passion for excellent service, warm hospitality, and great food. The menu is inspired by the flavors and cuisines of Latin America, the Caribbean, and Spain and offers items ranging from tapas to full entrees. Del Alma brings its passion for the vibrant flavors of Latin America and pairs them with the offerings of the Pacific Northwest, using fresh ingredients from local markets, farms, and ranches. The bar hosts an array of libations ranging from south-of-the-border classics to contemporary cocktails, plus an interesting and food-friendly wine list featuring both Old and New World selections. Prix-fixe dinner specials are available on Wednesdays and pairing dinners are regularly featured.

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Brian

Dined on 18 Dec 2024

The service and the food were excellent. The noise level was a bit high due to the open floor plan but the ambiance was very comfortable. We will be back.

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Popular dish

Grilled 8 oz Filet Mignon

4.8

4.8 (1195)

$31 to $50

French

McMinnville

About the restaurant

This authentic French bistro has been located in the heart of Historic Downtown McMinnville since January 2003. Owners operators Deborah & Jean-Jacques Chatelard have decades of solid success in the NYC landmarks of Cafe des Artist, Lowell Hotel, the Essex House Hotel, Russian Tea Room, & Ferrier. The huge success of this restaurant is largely based on repeat visits from the savvy food & wine centric local, Portland, Salem and coastal clientele. Providing a real "family" feel which the best restaurants foster is present and embracing from your arrival.

Jean-Jacques' emphasizes the use of outstanding locally sourced foods to prepare the bistro classics He also provides a modern twist to the market driven French-American daily specials. Items include coq au vin, moules or steak frites, cassoulet, duck confit, steak tartar, white truffle fondue, and his stellar repertoire of soup and sauces.

We welcome you to our Bistro & our Maison.

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John

Dined 6 days ago

We are locals and this is our favorite restaurant in McMinnville. As always, the food was excellent and we love the ambience. The wait staff is friendly and efficient. My wife had her favorite - wild salmon - and was not disappointed. I had a bean stew with several kinds of meat plus a duck leg and thigh - very nice. We'll be back!

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Paradiso at the Grand Theatre

4.8

4.8 (238)

$31 to $50

French

Salem

About the restaurant

Intimate dining space for inspired French and Latin fusion.

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Dan

Dined 5 days ago

We had a great dining experience before we walked down the street to the Elsinore theater. We would certainly do this again and I highly recommend.

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Popular dish

8oz Filet Mignon

Claim Jumper - Tualatin

4.7

4.7 (498)

$30 and under

American

Tualatin

About the restaurant

Our friendly environment is ideal for celebrating special occasions, hosting a business lunch or gathering for a delicious meal with friends and family. Our saloons are a comfortable gathering place to relax after a day at work, to catch a game or share an appetizer with friends. The saloon menu features signature cocktails, chilled martinis, premium and ultra-premium spirits, specialty non-alcoholic beverages, an extensive wine list, and imported and American craft beers including Claim Jumper’s own Honey Blonde, Original Red Ale and IPA. In addition to the saloon menu Claim Jumper offers a Steakhouse menu which includes USDA Prime steaks and premium house made shareable sides. Open daily for lunch and dinner, Claim Jumper offers a selection of freshly prepared items using only the finest ingredients available. Favorites include Certified Angus Beef®, fresh fish, baby back pork ribs, fresh baked pot pie, specialty salads, pasta, sandwiches, burgers and more.

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Kimberly

Dined 4 days ago

We were pleased with everything. It looks like our new favorite place to enjoy our time together.

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Old Asia Teahouse & Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (80)

$30 and under

Pan-Asian

Beaverton

About the restaurant

Modern teahouse and restaurant with selection of teas from various regions across Asia, perfectly paired with acclaimed Pan-Asian cuisine. Specialty tea, cocktails, mocktails, beer and wine.

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Jeneen

Dined on 25 Dec 2024

Absolutely delicious! Fast fabulous service. Inside is cozy and dark, good date night.

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Experience

Afternoon Tea with Delightful Tea & Food.

Experience

3 Course Meal and Afternoon Tea.

Whiskey Barrel Lounge

4.6

4.6 (650)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Happy Valley

About the restaurant

Whiskey Barrel Lounge is Happy Valleys premier craft cocktail lounge & whiskey bar. With a selection of over 300 whiskeys from around the world there is truly something for everyone. Located downstairs in The Valley Public House. We offer an upscale menu that changes frequently with seasonal and daily specials. We are open for Happy Hour until 5pm and then Dinner from 5pm to closing, Wednesday through Sunday. Minors are allowed. We are well equipped to host large parties- Please call the restaurant to book groups larger than 8 people. We even boast a private event space capable of seating up to 70 guests. 20% gratuity applied to parties of 8 or more.

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GordonVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Start with a very good drink, add a varied menu, place it in Happy Valley and you can find a favorite place.

Roam

4.5

4.5 (384)

$30 and under

Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

Bend

About the restaurant

Experience the ambiance and satisfy your food cravings at ROAM, featuring menus expertly curated by Chef Bryant Kryck that evolve with the seasons drawing upon both locally-sourced ingredients and flavor inspirations from around the globe. ROAM has crafted an exceptional selection of Modern American cuisine with robust options for all ages and dietary needs, including gluten-free and vegan / vegetarian options. Whether you are in the company of your favorite people or dining solo, you will find a variety of delicious options for award-winning cocktails, Happy Hour shareables, indulgent entrees, and brunch delectables for all-day dining. Enjoy the scenes of the season on the pet-friendly patio with plenty of shade in the summer and warming heaters in the winter while sipping on late-night cocktails, or join us inside for a casually elegant ambiance. Located in the heart of downtown Bend, ROAM is an experience like no other.

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Stacey

Dined 4 days ago

Our waitress and the host were wonderful! Delicious food!

Shoji's

4.3

4.3 (14)

$31 to $50

Teppanyaki

Medford

About the restaurant

For over four generations, our own “family” of teppanyaki chefs, servers, staff, and management is dedicated to supporting and remaining an integral part of Shoji's. We commonly meet with three generations of customers who have become like family.

At Shoji's your Personal Chef has trained for years to delight your group with an exciting performance of knife skills, antics, and delicious teppanyaki cooking right before your eyes.

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Nicholas

Dined on 21 Dec 2024

Every time I come here I get Amazing food and customer service.

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