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Don's Favorite Foods, Beaverton, OR

Don's Favorite Foods

5.0
5
101 Reviews
$50 and over
Contemporary Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
Don’s Favorite Foods is a prix-fixe restaurant created by husband and wife team Chef Don Salamone and Kate Laurents in partnership with Sommelier Adam Galbraith.
Cocktails courtesy of Jeffrey Morgenthaler & "Banjo" Amberg.

Our menu changes monthly and highlights dishes Don grew up with as well as those he mastered though working at Michelin-starred restaurants across the country.

From Don: You may find gnocchi like my Ma used to make or Italian sausage modeled after my Godfather’s, Oreste “Ernie” Capone. You might find scallops still in their shells, Oregon pork in the style of Braciole, & popovers I learned to make from my mother-in-law, Terry, because she makes those every Christmas morning... beef tartare, sea urchin, caviar, etc too. These things are all my favorites.

We hope you’ll find your new favorites here too.

*Note- if you are using a gift certificate to book you must email reservations@donsfavoritefoods.com - do not book through OpenTable. Thank you!*

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Contemporary French / American, Italian
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (971) 276-5582
  • Website
    http://www.donsfavoritefoods.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Don Salamone
  • Private party facilities
    The concept for Don’s Favorite Foods was born out of celebrating holidays at the Salamone’s. We’d love nothing more than to help you curate the party of your dreams.Our space can be reserved for up to 20 guests for a seated dinner or a cocktail-style event. Please let us know the details of your special occasion and let's discuss!

Experiences

  • December Menu

    USD 125.00 - USD 150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    6 Dec 2024 - 28 Dec 2024
    We are serving the Feast of the Seven Fishes and the Feast of the Seven Vegetables this December! -- 1 MOTHER-IN-LAW POPOVERS whipped ricotta, trout roe & caviar OR whipped ricotta, salsa bomba (Vegetarian Menu) -- 2 INSALATA DI FRUTTI DI MARE seafood salad, fennel, castelvetrano OR INSALATA DI CITRUS fennel, celery root, mint (Vegetarian menu) -- 3 CHRISTMAS EVE BACCALA baked salt cod OR ROASTED CAULIFLOWER pine nuts, currants, capers (Vegetarian Menu) -- 4 CRAB MANICOTTI besciamella, lemon OR CAZZILLI potato fritters, besciamella (Vegetarian Menu) -- 5 LOBSTER FRA DIAVOLO spaghetti OR SPAGHETTI & ‘MEATBALLS’ eggplant & zucchini ‘meatballs’, marinara (Vegetarian menu) -- 6 LEMON ICE -- 7 EGGNOG SEMIFREDDO gingerbread pizzelle

  • February Menu (all month + Valentine's Weekend)

    USD 125.00 - USD 150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    6 Feb 2025 - 1 Mar 2025
    In February we are serving our take on a classic steakhouse menu and a vegetarian menu option as well. -- If you are using a gift certificate to make your reservation DO NOT BOOK via OpenTable - please email reservations@donsfavoritefoods.com. Thank you! -- 1 CHILLED SHRIMP aleppo cocktail sauce OR CAULIFLOWER FRITTER creme fraiche (vegetarian menu) -- 2 ICEBERG SALAD gorgonzola dressing, preserved tomatoes -- 3 CONCHIGLIE PASTA truffle cacio e pepe +$30 winter truffle optional supplement -- 4 FILET MIGNON* bordelaise, potato pavé, sesame popover OR MUSHROOM LASAGNA bechamel, sesame popover, garlic butter (vegetarian menu) -- 5 BRILLAT SAVARIN orange marmalade, baguette -- 6 CHOCOLATE TRIFLE raspberries

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 101 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Best Overall

  • Portland / Oregon

    Best Food

  • Portland / Oregon

    Best Service

  • Portland / Oregon

    Best Value

  • Westside

    Best Overall

  • Westside

    Best Food

  • Westside

    Best Service

  • Westside

    Best Ambience

  • Westside

    Best Value

  • Westside

    Innovative

  • Westside

    Healthy

  • Westside

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Westside

    Romantic

  • Westside

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Don's Favorite Foods offers an intimate dining experience with a "charming setting" and "outstanding food." Guests rave about the "amazing" seasonal menus and "impeccable" service, including personalized touches from Chef Don and Sommelier Adam. The "killer menu" changes monthly, making it a must-visit for food lovers.

101 Reviews

  1. John

    Portland

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Unusual restaurant - intimate - seat about 20 people. Great food, wine pairing, cocktail... really enjoyed the experience. Great take...

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  2. Kyle

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our second time at Don's and they exceeded our already high expectations from our previous visit. We were there for the Feast of Seven Fishes menu, got a cocktail to start and did the 1/2 pour wine pairing. They batch their cocktails and it's the best Nigroni I've ever had. The menu was filled with familiar seafood dishes prepared in unique ways. Everything was perfect all around. It's rare to find a place that feels as special as Don's. It's our favorite restaurant in Portland, maybe anywhere.

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  3. Rod

    London

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing aesthetic coherence, retro without being ironic. Every course was delicious, creative and new, yet somehow also familiar and old school. Truly unique experience.

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  4. Jon

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious!! Great date night spot in downtown Beaverton.

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  5. BRUCE

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu was very tasty and fun , service was exceptional with personal attention and interaction with the sommelier , the owners and chef. Parking was an issue

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  6. Ernie

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was the best yet. The Feast of the Seven Fishes is an Italian tradition that my family always did on Christmas Eve. I still continue that tradition today at my home with Chioppino and other fish dishes. Don and Adam's take on it was supurb. Every dish was as delicious as the last. Bravissimo Don and Adam.

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  7. JanetM

    VIP

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The entire experience was lovely from the service to the ambiance to the food. Everyone was gracious, the music was perfect and the cocktails divine. Plus there was an utter lack of pretension. A perfect evening.

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  8. Lindsey

    Portland

    20 reviews

    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another spectacular dinner at Don's. This is why we go back month after month. High quality ingredients, thoughtfulness and stellar preparation in the dishes and a cozy atmosphere. For some this might be best as a special occasion restaurant. But if you can swing it coming monthly is the only way to go so that you can enjoy the changing menu each month!

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  9. Veronica

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gem! Outstanding prix fixe menu for the holidays.

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  10. Lisa

    Portland

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on 24 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We arrived and had to wait 30 minutes for our table outside….i understand that this is a small restaurant with no waiting area BUT I suggest the restaurant should have contacted us to let us know that they were running that late. It was not pleasant to wait outside in 45 degree weather. We had to suggest that they text us when ready since it was too cold to keep waiting outside. I know things happen that cause delays BUT the next customer should not pay the price. Make a plan to deal with delays so the restaurant is professional. That being said I would return but make a reservation for the earlier seating.

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FAQs

Don's Favorite Foods is rated 5 stars by 101 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 2 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Don's Favorite Foods

12500 SW Broadway St, Beaverton, OR 97005-2136

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    SW Broadway & Watson
  • Area
    Beaverton
  • Hours of Operation
    Thu–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Italian, Contemporary French / American, Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Don Salamone
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Non-Smoking, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.donsfavoritefoods.com/
  • Phone number
    (971) 276-5582
  • Private party facilities
    The concept for Don’s Favorite Foods was born out of celebrating holidays at the Salamone’s. We’d love nothing more than to help you curate the party of your dreams.Our space can be reserved for up to 20 guests for a seated dinner or a cocktail-style event. Please let us know the details of your special occasion and let's discuss!
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