Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Milwaukie

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1. Tavern on Kruse

4.4

Price: Expensive

• Northwest • Lake Oswego

Booked 16 times today

Locally sourced and seasonally inspired, Tavern on Kruse changes menus every 12 weeks as we weave the season's perfectly-fresh and perfectly ripe bounty into our offerings. Our executive chef, Nathan Bates, spent four and half years at the Michelin 3-Star "Fifth Floor" in San Francisco. Our space is elegant, but our staff is friendly and jovial as we see "people" as the reason for dining. We look forward to meeting you.

2. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5624)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 50 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.

3. LeChon

4.8

Exceptional(3536)

Price: Moderate

• South American • Southwest Portland

Booked 29 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.

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4. Portland City Grill

4.5

Awesome(9450)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 146 times today

Take in the sweeping city and landscape views. Sip a standout wine or craft cocktail. Dazzle your palate with seafood inspired by Northwest, Island or Asian milieus; an expertly prepared steak; farm-fresh salad; or another memorable dish. Our attentive staff will make you feel at home—in our rarefied air 30 floors above Portland.

5. Le Pigeon

4.8

Exceptional(1636)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southeast Portland

Booked 6 times today

Le Pigeon serves adventurous French-inspired food, along with a varied selection of wines in an intimate dining room on Portland’s East Burnside Street.

6. Kachka

4.8

Exceptional(2251)

Price: Expensive

• Eastern European • Southeast Portland

Booked 39 times today

Kachka features an award-winning menu of post-soviet inspired dishes including famous dishes such as the Herring under a fur coat, Rabbit in a clay pot, dumplings and much more. The restaurant is an homage to the dishes our chef/owner grew up eating. Kachka is open for indoor onsite dining. Walk-in lounge and bar seating are also available. Our Lavka grocery is open from 11am-9pm daily with counter service ordering from our Lavka cafe and deli available from 11-3. Seating is first come first serve on our upper patio or indoor lounge tables. We have proudly replaced tipping with a 22% service fee in order to provide a base wage of $25 per hour and free healthcare for all employees. More information is available at kachkapdx.com/wage-equityFor more info about Kachka, and our deli Lavka please visit our website: https://www.kachkapdx.com/about-us

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7. Screen Door - Eastside

4.9

Exceptional(940)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Northeast Portland

Booked 41 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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8. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(178)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland

Booked 32 times today

Mediterranean Exploration is a restaurant located in Portland, Oregon that specializes in serving upscale Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. The restaurant features casual dining in an industrial setting with a chic décor. Mediterranean Exploration serves dinner nightly and offers a variety of raw, oven, mezza, piato and grilled options on the menu for diners to choose from. The restaurant features a seasonal, market driven menu that changes daily based on seasonal varieties and the local farmers' produce available.

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9. Departure Restaurant and Lounge

4.4

Awesome(4426)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 42 times today

From street food-styled starters and meal-sized classics, to rice and noodle specialties to ethically-sourced sushi, Departure Portland embraces the bounty of the Pacific Northwest to deliver the fiery flavors of the Far East. Whether steamed or stir-fried, smoked or sautéed, each dish leads guests to another stage along Departure's culinary adventure.

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10. Oswego Grill - Kruse Way

4.7

Exceptional(2532)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Lake Oswego

Booked 17 times today

We are pleased to once again offer indoor dining, as well as outdoor dining in our covered and heated patios. Curbside pick-up service is also available for to-go orders at all Oswego Grill locations.Est. 2009 Family owned and operated. We feature a wood-fired grill at the heart of our restaurant, which allows us to cook all of our USDA choice domestic steaks, burgers, fresh seafood and even one of our salads over Mesquite and Applewood. We are passionate about genuine hospitality and delivering scratch made meals from fresh, local and seasonal ingredients, the best the Northwest has to offer. Open daily for lunch, happy hour, dinner and a second late night happy hour, there's always a good reason to drop by and discover a new favorite. For craveable food and handcrafted cocktails, you have come to the right place: Oswego Grill. We look forward to welcoming you to our family.

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Monica
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We’ve always had a great experience at Nostrana, and love to celebrate special occasions there. Ensalata Nostrana and Pizza with extra fixings are a great standby; last night we got the Papardelle as well, so good! Excellent wine list and the Tiramisu is a perfect way to end the meal.
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
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4.7
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Jessica
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined today
We went the day before Christmas Eve and it was the most amazing and memorable experience of a lifetime! We had just found out that my FIL has a very aggressive form of cancer and this was a memory none of us will ever forget. The six of us ordered about 9 HH apps and two entrees and everything was a 10/10! The food was the out of this world, our server was the most attentive we’d ever had, and the ambiance was quiet, exciting, and amazing the entire time. I highly recommend this tapas-style culinary experience of a lifetime!
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LeChonPrice: Moderate• South American• Southwest Portland
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4.8
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Lynne
Portland / Oregon •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Wedding Anniversary Celebration! We arrived and waited in the lounge for a window table and are so glad we did. Wonderful view! We can recommend the Lobster Bisque and the Lamp Chops. Our server, Daniel, was marvelous and was supported by Laurel, who was a gem. Bethany in the lounge was very good and really took care of us.
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Portland City GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.5
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Kristina
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had an amazing meal, both vegetarian and omnivore alike. Wine pairings were very good and brought out the flavors in the food.
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Le PigeonPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Southeast Portland
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4.8
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Melanie
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Despite being incredibly busy and with a reservation in the middle of the lunch rush the staff was amazing, thoughtful and thorough. Great experience and terrific food. Parking options were a bit scarce but the restaurant has no control over that, just be prepared.
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Tavern on KrusePrice: Expensive• Northwest• Lake Oswego
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4.4

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. Tavern on Kruse

2. Nostrana

3. LeChon

4. Portland City Grill

5. Le Pigeon

6. Kachka

7. Screen Door - Eastside

8. Mediterranean Exploration Company

9. Departure Restaurant and Lounge

10. Oswego Grill - Kruse Way

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