1. Little Bird Bistro
219 SW 6th Ave (btwn Oak & Ankeny), Portland, OR
French Restaurant · 105 tips and reviews
Zac Snider: The ribeye was cooked to the chef's recommendation was perfect... So big, but perfect. Late night romantic looking spot but supposedly a good lunch early in the day also.
S T: Great for special occasions, I actually cried when I tried the cremé brûlée
Rachel Coker: Happened to visit during happy hour, and was pleasantly surprised to get such top-notch food at very low prices. Cheese plate, olives and fresh bread were all delicious! Cute atmosphere, too.
2. Expatriate
8.2
5424 NE 30th Ave (at NE Killingsworth St), Portland, OR
Cocktail Bar · Concordia · 44 tips and reviews
Peter: Great range of cocktails inside an intimate lounge, soundtracked by phenomenal hip hop playing on vinyl.
Sue Viens: Call seven of your favorite people and grab the comfy round booth in back. Sip on amazing cocktails, devour some delicious appetizers, and chat it up over candlelight. Perfect night
Serious Eats: Cocktails from Kyle Webster (formerly of St. Jack) and snacks from chef Naomi Pomeroy of Beast.
3. Castagna
1752 SE Hawthorne Blvd (at SE Poplar Ave), Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 24 tips and reviews
tiva forman: awesome staff. nice dinner portions. loved the rice pudding w/ caramel sauce to seal the deal!
Portland Monthly: Castagna’s casual side doesn’t look stereotypically “family,” but the staff at this modernist box treats kids like valued customers. Read more.
Eater: Matt Lightner has caught the attention of everyone from Food & Wine to the NYT, and Castagna has quickly become the poster-child of an elegantly "au natural" culinary movement. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
4. Olympia Provisions SE
9.1
107 SE Washington St (at SE 3rd Ave), Portland, OR
Modern European Restaurant · 113 tips and reviews
Erin Mosow: The Italian charcuterie plate with taleggio was impressive. The meats were some of the best I've tasted. House made focaccia was incredible.
Andy McMillan: If I ever find myself on death row and the guard asks what I want for my last meal, I'll snap his neck, break out of the prison and come here for the Classic Sweetheart Ham Benedict to celebrate.
Eater: It's best known for its meat, but venture past the charceuterie plate into an omnivore paradise, with rustic takes on Brussels sprouts, marinated anchovies and roasted cod. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
7. The Farm Cafe
10 SE 7th Ave (off E. Burnside), Portland, OR
New American Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews
Jessica Duncan: My partner and I are the pickiest of eaters and The Farm has yet to disappoint. Baked Brie. Every kind of ravioli ever. Beet salad. It's romantical.
Willamette Week: WW's Restaurant Guide 2010 : "...tucking into a romantic corner of the beautifully restored Victorian cottage for creamy sautéed crimini mushrooms, handmade pasta, sunken chocolate soufflé..."
Kira Distler: If you're vegetarian (or not) try the herb crusted tofu Marsala, it's to die for!! Great wine selection as well.
9. Andina
8.8
1314 NW Glisan St (at NW 13th Ave), Portland, OR
Peruvian Restaurant · 153 tips and reviews
Sajani Anthony: Great date spot! Arroz con pato was delicious! "Sexy woman" drink is spicy!
Ted Pennings: Vegan options are awesome! Ask for the vegetarian menu -- vegan items labeled with a V
Eater: Pearl District stalwart Andina delivers an upscale take on Peruvian cuisine, gussied up with fresh PNW ingredients and artfully presented. [Eater 38 Member]
14. The Box Social
8.3
3971 N Williams Ave (Shaver Street), Portland, OR
Cocktail Bar · 22 tips and reviews
Rachel Stagner: Tasty drinks in a really cosy, intimate space. Love the murals on the walls.
Jenn Y: WILLIAMS AVE: They serve artisan cocktails and delightful nibbles in an intimate and candle-lit atmosphere. Try the tequila-based El Guapo. We love the late-night happy hour (after 11pm Sun-Thu).
Jimmy Douglas: The cocktails are wonderful. Just don't show up hungry, as the food portions are small and not inexpensive.
15. Restaurant St Jack
8.3
1610 NW 23rd Ave (NW Raleigh Street), Portland, OR
French Restaurant · 46 tips and reviews
Tim Ohlson: Absolutely spectacular. The food is divine. I recommend the lamb neck special anytime they have it.
Rahul Sen: Dessert is a close call between the espresso chocolate cake or the basil blueberry sorbet. Berry close call!
Eater: St. Jack is cultivating a well-deserved reputation as an incubator for up-and-coming talent. Sit back and enjoy a few whiskey cocktails, rich escargot gratin and roasted bone marrow. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.