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Yalla

4.8
4.8
173 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 44 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
Yalla is a neighborhood Mediterranean smokehouse from the Sesame Collective restaurant group. Opened in summer of 2020, Yalla brings a Mediterranean smokehouse to the heart of the Multnomah Village neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. With a menu of smoked meats, seasonal vegetables, and comfort dishes, Yalla is currently open for delivery, take out, and full service dining. Yalla is helmed by Chef/Owner Kasey Mills and Chef de Cuisine Daniel Valley.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Northwest, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (503) 206-4007
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Area
    Southwest Portland
  • Cross Street
    Located on SW Capitol Highway and SW 36th Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 173 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland

    Best Overall

  • Portland

    Best Food

  • Portland

    Healthy

  • Portland

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yalla delights with "amazing food, amazing drinks, amazing atmosphere," consistently delivering exceptional dishes like creamy hummus with burnt ends and fried chicken. Its imaginative menu caters to diverse dietary needs, including vegan and gluten-free. "Service was superb," and the cozy ambiance adds to its charm, making it a "neighborhood gem."

173 Reviews
  1. Diane

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    the food is always good! the best cornbread ever. service was great. the village needed this!!

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  2. FoodNinja VIP

    Kansas City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food, atmosphere, service! I’ll definitely be back!

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  3. Ann

    Portland8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, each dish a great combination of textures and colors, and well seasoned. Complex but not fussy. Good service, reasonable prices. The bar was a little loud but otherwise pretty perfect.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! Cozy atmosphere. We had the fennel & apple salad, lebne with roasted cauliflower, cedar plank salmon & schmaltz cornbread. Also enjoyed the banana ice cream & baklava for dessert & the Ruby SoHo cocktail!

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  5. Bill & Anita VIP

    Seattle8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 3 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was outstanding! Food was wonderful. We’ll definitely return!

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  6. Rylen

    Portland13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Seriously some of the best food I have had in Portland recently. Do not miss the cornbread! Good gracious it was sublime. The ribeye was also perfection.

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  7. Linda

    Portland22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    The room was cold with cold air blowing otherwise great service and delicious food we have come to expect.

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  8. Kimberley VIP

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Yalla! We only wish that they stayed open a little later.

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  9. Jasmine

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the fried chicken and the ribeye. Both were delicious. We also had hummus and beet salad. So good! High quality, classy food!

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  10. Heidi VIP

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 21 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Jessica is the best - so friendly and hospitable!

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FAQs

Yalla offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 206-4007.

Yalla is rated 4.8 stars by 173 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 44 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Yalla

7850 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219-2494

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Located on SW Capitol Highway and SW 36th Ave
  • Area
    Southwest Portland
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Northwest, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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