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The Best Bars for Foodies in Portland

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by The OpenTable Team
Updated 26 February 2020

One of the world’s most laid-back, bohemian towns, Portland Oregon is famous for craft beer, cheap food, beautiful forests and much, much more. The Willamette River cuts through the center of town and both banks fill up with bikers, musicians, artists and food trucks galore. The downtown area features great music venues like the Crystal Ballroom, tourists flock to fantastic attractions like the Columbia River Gorge and the iconic Saturday Market and the neighborhoods are eclectic and unique. Overall, the city is incredibly easy to fall in love with. And, it’s no secret that the nightlife here is one of the main attractions. If you’re looking for a cool place to meet friends, we’ve got you covered with our Tastemaker List of the best bars in Portland.

Departure Restaurant and Lounge
4.4 (4442)
$30 and under
Contemporary Asian
Downtown
Departure Restaurant and Lounge, located atop the historic Meier and Frank building in the heart of downtown, is a swanky spot featuring traditional Asian food and global cocktails. It’s a perfect place to go for a special occasion or just an excuse to have a classy night out. The space designed by Jeff Kovel of Skylab Architecture offers dines two rooftop decks with views overlooking downtown Portland, the Willamette River, and Mt. St. Helens. Enjoy the elegant atmosphere with gourmet Asian dishes and exotic signature cocktail creations.
Top review
Stevie
Dined 6 days ago
Love departure! Great views, food, cocktails. Perfect place to take folks from out of town to see the city.
Departure Restaurant and Lounge, located atop the historic Meier and Frank building in the heart of downtown, is a swanky spot featuring traditional Asian food and global cocktails. It’s a perfect place to go for a special occasion or just an excuse to have a classy night out. The space designed by Jeff Kovel of Skylab Architecture offers dines two rooftop decks with views overlooking downtown Portland, the Willamette River, and Mt. St. Helens. Enjoy the elegant atmosphere with gourmet Asian dishes and exotic signature cocktail creations.
Top review
Stevie
Dined 6 days ago
Love departure! Great views, food, cocktails. Perfect place to take folks from out of town to see the city.
Stockpot Broiler
4.6 (1859)
$30 and under
Steakhouse
Beaverton
The Stockpot Broiler is also one of the best bars in Portland if you love to enjoy a beautiful view while you drink and dine. Located on Scholls Ferry Road in Beaverton, it's only a short drive outside but of Portland but feels like a magical escape. It has a fantastic Happy Hour, an attached patio overlooking the Red Tail golf course, sweeping views and a frick fireplace with a full-service grill-inspired menu! They have an extensive list of specialty cocktails and an awesome selection of craft beer on draft.
Top review
teriVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Great menu, great tasting food, beautiful day & nice view.
The Stockpot Broiler is also one of the best bars in Portland if you love to enjoy a beautiful view while you drink and dine. Located on Scholls Ferry Road in Beaverton, it's only a short drive outside but of Portland but feels like a magical escape. It has a fantastic Happy Hour, an attached patio overlooking the Red Tail golf course, sweeping views and a frick fireplace with a full-service grill-inspired menu! They have an extensive list of specialty cocktails and an awesome selection of craft beer on draft.
Top review
teriVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Great menu, great tasting food, beautiful day & nice view.
Portland City Grill
4.5 (9534)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Downtown
Portland City Grill is one of Portland’s most popular restaurants and bars and is a great place to meet up with friends or colleagues for casual drinks and delicious food. The menu here features USDA Prime steaks, fresh Hawaii and Pacific Coast and Alaskan seafood prepared with classic, Northwest, island and Asian influences. The bar and dining area offer fabulous views of downtown Portland and the Cascade Mountains. Come in for Happy Hour to enjoy awesome specials on bar bites and great deals on beer, wine and craft cocktails.
Top review
IreneVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Haven't been here for thirty years and brought my cousin who liked the view from the Chart House who I guessed would appreciate the view from the Bank Corp Tower's thirtieth floor. The pork belly appetizer was interesting. Excellent clam chowder. Brought the blackened shrimp home to dilute the spicy noodles with some romaine. Not to worry, we had a lovely lunch, identified the bridges, and enjoyed the outstanding service.
Portland City Grill is one of Portland’s most popular restaurants and bars and is a great place to meet up with friends or colleagues for casual drinks and delicious food. The menu here features USDA Prime steaks, fresh Hawaii and Pacific Coast and Alaskan seafood prepared with classic, Northwest, island and Asian influences. The bar and dining area offer fabulous views of downtown Portland and the Cascade Mountains. Come in for Happy Hour to enjoy awesome specials on bar bites and great deals on beer, wine and craft cocktails.
Top review
IreneVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Haven't been here for thirty years and brought my cousin who liked the view from the Chart House who I guessed would appreciate the view from the Bank Corp Tower's thirtieth floor. The pork belly appetizer was interesting. Excellent clam chowder. Brought the blackened shrimp home to dilute the spicy noodles with some romaine. Not to worry, we had a lovely lunch, identified the bridges, and enjoyed the outstanding service.
Cibo
4.8 (159)
$30 and under
Italian
Southeast Portland
Cibo means “food” in Italian and that is what this restaurant and bar likes to celebrate! Located on SE Division St. in the Richmond neighborhood, this place has a casual, friendly atmosphere, great food and good times. The menu features oven-fired pizzas, stromboli, and cecina from the imported Ligurian oven - the first one in Portland! Grab a seat at the bar in front of the Pizzaiolo or the Saute Line and enjoy an ice-cold beer with your meal.
Top review
HRHMDO
Dined 1 day ago
great menu, friendly attentive service, the food was classic and well prepared.
Cibo means “food” in Italian and that is what this restaurant and bar likes to celebrate! Located on SE Division St. in the Richmond neighborhood, this place has a casual, friendly atmosphere, great food and good times. The menu features oven-fired pizzas, stromboli, and cecina from the imported Ligurian oven - the first one in Portland! Grab a seat at the bar in front of the Pizzaiolo or the Saute Line and enjoy an ice-cold beer with your meal.
Top review
HRHMDO
Dined 1 day ago
great menu, friendly attentive service, the food was classic and well prepared.
LeChon
4.8 (3625)
$30 and under
South American
Southwest Portland
Lechon, located on SW Naito Parkway, is a South American dining experience that combines the cooking of Argentina, Chile, and Patagonia. The menu features dishes like 28-day dry-aged ribeye, grilled octopus with chorizo, and housemade piquillo pepper and pork empanadas. It’s a beautiful space to dine and offers a view of the Willamette River that few Portland restaurants can offer. The bar is lively and energetic and they offer fantastic cocktails like La Garra, a spirited ‘punch’ for your enjoyment.
Top review
Ivan
Dined 1 day ago
Great attitude, excellent service and fabulous dishes. Overall, it was great time at Lechon! Just one thing to consider, the Rib Eye Steak is overpriced. However, is very tasty!
Lechon, located on SW Naito Parkway, is a South American dining experience that combines the cooking of Argentina, Chile, and Patagonia. The menu features dishes like 28-day dry-aged ribeye, grilled octopus with chorizo, and housemade piquillo pepper and pork empanadas. It’s a beautiful space to dine and offers a view of the Willamette River that few Portland restaurants can offer. The bar is lively and energetic and they offer fantastic cocktails like La Garra, a spirited ‘punch’ for your enjoyment.
Top review
Ivan
Dined 1 day ago
Great attitude, excellent service and fabulous dishes. Overall, it was great time at Lechon! Just one thing to consider, the Rib Eye Steak is overpriced. However, is very tasty!
Jake's Famous Crawfish
4.7 (6739)
$30 and under
Seafood
Downtown
Considered one of the top seafood restaurants in the nation, Jake’s Crawfish is a destination for a great meal and a fantastic bar. Open for over 110 years, the historic restaurant offers a variety of fresh fish and seafood flown in daily. The bar here is a super popular gathering spot for visitors and locals alike. Enjoy hand-shaken cocktails made with fresh juices or choose a beer or wine from their extensive selection. The happy hour specials are a big hit, too!
Top review
David
Dined 5 days ago
Staff was friendly, food was good, dinning experience was lovely
Considered one of the top seafood restaurants in the nation, Jake’s Crawfish is a destination for a great meal and a fantastic bar. Open for over 110 years, the historic restaurant offers a variety of fresh fish and seafood flown in daily. The bar here is a super popular gathering spot for visitors and locals alike. Enjoy hand-shaken cocktails made with fresh juices or choose a beer or wine from their extensive selection. The happy hour specials are a big hit, too!
Top review
David
Dined 5 days ago
Staff was friendly, food was good, dinning experience was lovely
St Jack
4.8 (2645)
$31 to $50
French
Northwest Portland
St. Jack is an ode to the bouchons, or notable cafes, of Lyon, France. Chef Aaron Barnett takes on the excellence of rustic French cuisine at this beloved French restaurant. Located on 23trd Avenue in the Northwest District, it features a unique menu of rustic dishes from the French countryside. In addition to their haute cuisine, they also feature an amazing wine list that is concise, yet personal, highlighting both French and Northwest wines that pair perfectly with the elegant dishes.
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 6 days ago
Everything was delicious. They served wild rabbit and it was delicious.
St. Jack is an ode to the bouchons, or notable cafes, of Lyon, France. Chef Aaron Barnett takes on the excellence of rustic French cuisine at this beloved French restaurant. Located on 23trd Avenue in the Northwest District, it features a unique menu of rustic dishes from the French countryside. In addition to their haute cuisine, they also feature an amazing wine list that is concise, yet personal, highlighting both French and Northwest wines that pair perfectly with the elegant dishes.
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 6 days ago
Everything was delicious. They served wild rabbit and it was delicious.
Brix - Downtown Portland
4.1 (2492)
$30 and under
Comfort Food
Downtown
This neighborhood establishment is a mainstay in Pearl District and Portland locals consider it the go-to for easy drinking, a variety of awesome eats and overall good times. They have ongoing events that keep people coming through the doors and it’s a great mix of first-timers, visitors and regulars. It’s a great spot for large groups and they have both early and late happy hours so you can hang out, catch up on the latest sports game and take advantage of the great specials - and maybe even make a friend or two.
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 2 Mar 2025
nice spot! service was a little slow but we were not in a rush so it was great.
This neighborhood establishment is a mainstay in Pearl District and Portland locals consider it the go-to for easy drinking, a variety of awesome eats and overall good times. They have ongoing events that keep people coming through the doors and it’s a great mix of first-timers, visitors and regulars. It’s a great spot for large groups and they have both early and late happy hours so you can hang out, catch up on the latest sports game and take advantage of the great specials - and maybe even make a friend or two.
Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 2 Mar 2025
nice spot! service was a little slow but we were not in a rush so it was great.

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