Best Fun Restaurants in South Waterfront

147 restaurants available nearby

1. Il Terrazzo

4.7

Exceptional(756)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Southwest Portland

Booked 6 times today

Incredible Italian Fare & An Amazing Wine Selection Il Terrazzo honors simplicity and history. With a beautiful view of Mt. Hood and the Willamette River diners enjoy an experience unlike any in Portland.

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2. King Tide Fish & Shell

4.3

Awesome(710)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 11 times today

King Tide Fish & Shell, led by Executive Chef Alexander Diestra, is a riverfront seafood restaurant and bar inspired by the laid-back fishing lodges of family vacations gone by. With sparkling waterfront views of the Willamette, a welcoming energy and a menu that ranges from no-fuss to fancy, here at King Tide we serve fresh, inventive seafood dishes with local ingredients that are uniquely Portland.There aren't many places that command the vantage point we enjoy here at King Tide, so we like to make sure it lives up to Portland. We do that with a blend of the traditional and the non, the comfortable and the slightly twisted, the satisfying food and the swinging drink.As we like to say, King Tide is where food & drink & people always complement each other, and everything goes with the view.

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3. Morton's The Steakhouse - Portland

4.7

Exceptional(2501)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 28 times today

What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak… Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton's seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience. With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. For a glimpse of a higher standard of steakhouse, come see the legendary Morton's experience for yourself.

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4. The Melting Pot - Portland

4.4

Awesome(2576)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown

Booked 42 times today

You could just eat dinner ... or ... you can fondue at The Melting Pot! We are a Portland institution since 1989 and we invite you to dine with us today.* We are unlike any other restaurant in town. We offer a truly unique dining experience that is not only fun and interactive, but delicious! * We specialize in celebrations, whether it's a birthday, date night or you're just celebrating life!* We offer special packages for your big night out, including balloons, roses and teddy bears that are ready for you when you arrive.* Proudly offering, and setting the trend in, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan dining options.

5. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5593)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 53 times today

Nostrana—literally ours—invokes local. Simple food from honest ingredients. Pure, regional, Italian. Opened in 2005, Nostrana is Chef/Owner Cathy Whims’ love letter to Italy. This is a restaurant built on relationships: with our amazing farmers and purveyors, our dedicated staff, and of course with you, our guest.We hope to offer something timeless and authentic in a beautiful space, the regional specialties of Italy deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. We strive to be better every day. We're currently reserving indoor tables and bar seating. When available, outdoor patio reservations may be subject to weather disruptions.A Service Charge of 22% is applied to all checks at Nostrana, providing a professional and equitable wage for all team members.

6. LeChon

4.9

Exceptional(3510)

Price: Moderate

• South American • Southwest Portland

Booked 46 times today

Lechon is a South American dining experience that seamlessly combines the fiery cooking of Argentina, Chile and Patagonia, along with creative inspiration of the chef. Enjoy perfectly charred 28-day dry-aged ribeye, grilled octopus with chorizo, housemade piquillo pepper and pork empanadas, slow roasted lechon, refreshing ceviches and smoked bone marrow.Executive Chef Jaco Smith consistently pushes the boundaries on traditional Latin fare by incorporating wood-fired flavors into his cuisine while boasting a view of the Willamette River that few Portland restaurants can offer. Smith comes from a large family of cattle, sheep and grain farmers. He started cooking at a young age in his mother’s kitchen. His favorite childhood memories include the tastes of dulce de leche, flan and grilled breads, reminiscent of South American flavors and commonly found on South African kitchen tables.

7. Jeju

4.7

Exceptional(22)

Price: Very Expensive

• Korean • Southeast Portland

Booked 11 times today

Korean-American cuisine with a focus on wood-fired cooking techniques and whole-animal butchery, Jeju Restaurant is the newest addition to the Han Oak family of restaurants by Chef Peter Cho and Sun Young Park.

8. L'Orange

4.9

Exceptional(77)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Southeast Portland

Booked 12 times today

Named one of the New York Times America's Best Restaurants 2024! Tucked away upstairs in a charming old storefront and voted one of Portland's 'Best New Restaurants' in 2023, L'Orange features an intimate dining space that beckons you to immerse yourself in a different era. Chef Joel Stocks and his talented team will guide your palate through adventurous dishes that blend European culinary traditions with the finest local ingredients. Experience the taste of "Old Portland" with every bite. Enhance your dining experience with a thoughtfully curated selection of wines, personally chosen by Owner/Winemaker Jeff Vejr and his team. While our wine list boasts a European focus, we also showcase a variety of local wines, including the exceptional offerings from Jeff's own Golden Cluster label. Join us at L'Orange for a taste of history, innovation, and the vibrant flavors of the Pacific Northwest!

9. Janken

4.8

Exceptional(1001)

Price: Very Expensive

• Creative Japanese • Pearl District

Booked 44 times today

Experience a culinary journey through Japanese-Korean Fusion cuisine. Our mission is to spark joy and imagination with every dining experience through fusion cuisine demonstrating that everything is better together. Focused on small plates, hand-crafted cocktails and sharing, Janken provides a nod to the variety of experiences you can have when you dine with us. We embrace a traditional-contemporary blend to create a comfortable upscale dining experience.

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10. Screen Door - Pearl District

4.7

Exceptional(700)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Pearl District

Booked 59 times today

Walk-in's always welcome! Screen Door is a restaurant that presents itself as a love letter to the American South and the revival of regional cooking. Each day, the restaurant receives natural, local organic meats and produce from nearby vendors. The inclusion of regional Pacific Northwest ingredients into a menu of dishes developed in the south has created a unique flavor profile in Screen Door's menu. Many of Screen Doors dishes draw their inspiration from Louisiana and the Cajun cooking that's found there. These include our world-famous fried chicken, Lowcountry shrimp and grits, smoked andouille chicken gumbo and fried okra. Other items, like the house-smoked beef brisket and braised pork shoulder, come straight from the state of Texas. The rest of the South is well represented as well with a Carolina pulled pork sandwich, chicken and waffles, crispy fried oysters and a pimiento cheese & sausage biscuit sandwich with a fried egg and cheddar grits.

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Davidvip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •42 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
When we travel from Seattle to Portland we always try to have a dinner at Nostrana, The food is simply prepared and perfect every time we have had dinner. They serve a wide range of people from dating couples to oldsters like us. Drinks and wine also very well chosen and well prepared. Service is attentive. Be sure to get a reservation ! Dr David Celio
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
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4.7
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michaelvip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
This place is diamond in the rough. Excellent food and wonderful service I’m going back soon
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Il TerrazzoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Southwest Portland
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4.7
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Edward
Hawaii •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 13 Nov 2024
Service slow & noisy, food excellent If you like steak & don’t care about service this is an excellent place
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Morton's The Steakhouse - PortlandPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.7
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OpenTable Diner
Denver / Colorado •1 review
5.0
Dined on 12 Nov 2024
We love going to the melting pot! We happened to stumble upon happy hour and enjoyed some half off fondue! Loved it!
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The Melting Pot - PortlandPrice: Expensive• Fondue• Downtown
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4.4
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Ann
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on 27 Oct 2024
We went to King Tide for dinner before a show at the Keller. The food was great and the server was very attentive. They even had themed cocktails for the show! The fast service left us plenty of time to walk to the theater.
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King Tide Fish & ShellPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.3

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147 restaurants available nearby

1. Il Terrazzo

2. King Tide Fish & Shell

3. Morton's The Steakhouse - Portland

4. The Melting Pot - Portland

5. Nostrana

6. LeChon

7. Jeju

8. L'Orange

9. Janken

10. Screen Door - Pearl District

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