Best Hot Spot Restaurants in Southeast Portland

19 restaurants available nearby

1. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5640)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 97 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.

2. LeChon

4.8

Exceptional(3549)

Price: Moderate

• South American • Southwest Portland

Booked 69 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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3. Screen Door - Eastside

4.8

Exceptional(953)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Northeast Portland

Booked 85 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.

4. Kachka

4.8

Exceptional(2260)

Price: Expensive

• Eastern European • Southeast Portland

Booked 55 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

5. Le Pigeon

4.8

Exceptional(1635)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southeast Portland

Booked 15 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.

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6. Portland City Grill

4.5

Awesome(9471)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 122 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.

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7. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(185)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland

Booked 53 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.

8. Noble Rot

4.8

Exceptional(2298)

Price: Expensive

• American • Northeast Portland

Booked 10 times today

Noble Rot is a hot spot in Northeast Portland. Reviewers rave about its scrumptious food, great ambiance, and friendly service. The restaurant's unique feature, using ingredients from their rooftop garden, is a hit with customers. The reviews consistently highlight the excellent food, service, and value, making it a popular choice.

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9. Departure Restaurant and Lounge

4.4

Awesome(4437)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 40 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. Brix - Downtown Portland

4.4

Awesome(2479)

Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Downtown

Booked 19 times today

Already open ten years and counting, this neighborhood establishment is still a go-to for easy drinking, a variety of plates, and overall good times. The frequently updated event calendar keeps the door swinging, and new friends the regulars are always bringing.Ideal for large groups, the menu features seasonal, global-inspired tavern fare, extensive craft beer offerings and original handcrafted cocktails.Early and late happy hours keep guests glued to their seats as they get caught up on the latest sports games airing all around the restaurant, and the daily food and drink specials keep locals and visitors alike coming back again and again.And have you heard the talk about brunch? Those donuts though.

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Sarah
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food at Katchka is always unique and delicious. The service was lovely, and the mood was festive. I love their house martini, which is both citrusy and savory.
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KachkaPrice: Expensive• Eastern European• Southeast Portland
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4.8
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Sarah
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Incredible food. Huevos rancheros were a standout dish.
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Screen Door - EastsidePrice: Moderate• Southern• Northeast Portland
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4.8
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Kurtis
Portland / Oregon •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
A perfect dinner (seated at counter) at Nostrana. Went on a Thursday - gnocchi night. I usually don’t choose gnocchi, but am now a convert - so pillowy and tender, and the clam sauce I chose was buttery, seasoned greatness. Our server was friendly, warm, and efficient and suggested an alternative wine by the glass that was from next door that was so good we bought a bottle to take home. Consistently amazing, and impressed my husband for date night.
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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 on 24 Dec 2024
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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Kristina
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on 22 Dec 2024
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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19 restaurants available nearby

1. Nostrana

2. LeChon

3. Screen Door - Eastside

4. Kachka

5. Le Pigeon

6. Portland City Grill

7. Mediterranean Exploration Company

8. Noble Rot

9. Departure Restaurant and Lounge

10. Brix - Downtown Portland

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