Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Portland / Oregon

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Updated 05 April 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Portland / Oregon? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Lindsay Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (103)

$31 to $50

American

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

The Lindsay Lodge and Restaurant is a destination dining experience in the Applegate Valley. The restaurant is situated next to the Applegate River with a large balcony overlooking the river and beautiful views of the historic bridge. The Lindsay is proud to serve food sourced almost exclusively from the Applegate Valley. The menu has been created by Executive Chef John Blevins and features unique dishes centering around the New American cuisine. The bar features beer, Applegate Valley wine, craft cocktails and an extensive bourbon selection.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on 23 Mar 2025

Food was amazing. The acoustics were a little much which made it hard to hear or have a quiet conversation, but the service and flavor more than made up for it.

South Bend Bistro

4.9

4.9 (1229)

$31 to $50

American

Sunriver

About the restaurant

South Bend Bistro is a fine dining establishment located in Sunriver, Oregon. You can expect a high level of creativity and flavor in any dish you choose. Chef Scott Phillips has created a menu that showcases locally sourced ingredients, letting their freshness and quality of preparation shine. The menu, along with warm and professional service, a cozy ambience, and great wine list have made South Bend Bistro a hidden gem since 2004.

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Greg

Dined 1 day ago

Love the staff, love the great food. A real gem of a restaurant.

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4.9

4.9 (26)

$50 and over

American

Northeast Portland

About the restaurant

Xiao Ye is a unique dining destination in Portland, Oregon, celebrated for its innovative approach to first-generation American cuisine. With a menu inspired by the rich flavors that define American dining today, Xiao Ye offers nostalgic comfort food with contemporary culinary techniques.

At Xiao Ye, diners can enjoy a variety of dishes that reflect the diverse backgrounds and cultural influences from Chef Louis and his team. From hearty classics to creative twists, the menu is designed to appeal to a wide range of tastes. Their ever-changing menu allows for creativity and showcases seasonal produce of the PNW. Be sure to try their masa & mochiko Mini Madeleines!

The candlelit, cozy interiors with mismatched chairs, makes it an ideal spot for gatherings, from a casual dinner with friends, a family dinner, or special celebration. Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning as a regular, you can expect a warm welcome and attentive service from the team lead by Jolyn Chen.

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Elizabeth

Dined 7 days ago

The food is inventive and the setting is calm and cozy. I loved it!

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Experience

Evan Funke Guest Chef Dinner at Xiao Ye

Noble Rot

4.8

4.8 (2327)

$31 to $50

American

Northeast Portland

About the restaurant

Restaurant Information Before Your Visit

-Reserving a table and any seating requests, DOES NOT guarantee your table location upon arrival at the restaurant. However, we always do our best to honor requests when possible.
-Be prepared to sit inside or outside, so hot, cold, sun, or shade. Also, we face west and can get hot during dining hours, hats and sunglasses may be necessary. We cannot block the setting sun.
-Please ensure that your entire party is here for your reservation.
-Please limit your stay to no more than 1.5 hours.

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EmmyVIP

Dined on 4 Apr 2025

Great meal, friendly service and really nice ambiance.

Hearsay Restaurant Lounge and Garden

4.7

4.7 (1303)

$31 to $50

American

Ashland

About the restaurant

Hearsay’s modern take on American cuisine and cocktails combines with the distinct atmosphere and music of the 1930s to create a space that is warm, inviting, and unlike any other in Southern Oregon. Situated just below the beloved Oregon Cabaret Theatre and a three-minute walk from the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Garden seating is based upon availability at the time of your reservation. If requested, and not available we will place you in the dining room or lounge. Please note: pets not allowed in the garden. Thank you!

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Kim

Dined on 1 Apr 2025

Amazing food and service! We were so happy with our evening out. We can’t wait to return!

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The Stephanie Inn Dining Room

4.8

4.8 (513)

$50 and over

American

Cannon Beach

About the restaurant

Intimate, relaxed, and deeply delicious, dinner at the award-winning Stephanie Inn Dining Room is pure pleasure. Inspired by local ingredients at the peak of their season, Chef Aaron Bedard creates a nightly feast celebrating the flavors of the food mecca known as Oregon.

Kick off your evening with a classic craft cocktail as you await a seasonal prix fixe, four-course dinner, with your choice of entrée. Add on our suggested wine pairings to your meal or a bottle from our prized selection of exceptional Oregon wines that showcase the state’s spectacular variety of producers and styles.
We are happy to accommodate dietary needs, please list needs at time of reservation.

During the winter season, we offer 1 seating at 5:30pm, nightly.

During the summer and spring season, we offer 2 seatings nightly, at 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm by reservation only. Please note that The Stephanie Inn dining room welcomes children over 12 years of age.

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amanda

Dined 5 days ago

Absolutely wonderful. The chefs pairing was perfection. I love that the chef comes out and tells you about the 4 course meal. The staff was all so kind and personable.

Hickory Restaurant + Bar

4.8

4.8 (350)

$30 and under

American

Camas / Washougal, Washington

About the restaurant

Hickory Restaurant + Bar is a warm gathering place for great food and great company. Join us for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch. Stop in and savor our desserts. Relax with us during happy hour and enjoy a variety of small plates. Our full-service bar features Pacific Northwest wines, local microbrews, and craft and traditional cocktails. Our wide selection of liquors and spirits include both national and small-batch artisanal brands.

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Gina

Dined 7 days ago

We had a wonderful dinner. Hubby had the steak and pepper sandwich I had a rib eye on top of a smashed garlic baked potato. Dinner was wonderful, and it always is. Glad to know they offer specials. That relieves the same summer menu. Great work to all!

Mountain Burger

4.7

4.7 (170)

$30 and under

American

Bend

About the restaurant

We are reinventing the iconic American burger joint by offering locally sourced ingredients, meat and plant based alternatives, in a friendly, full service, comfortable atmosphere, with healthy salads, creative cocktails, good community, and a mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable dining.

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Laurie

Dined on 3 Apr 2025

Excellent service! And the food was great! Thank you !

the Hook & Plow - Bend

4.7

4.7 (335)

$31 to $50

American

Bend

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Hook & Plow. We are a farm to table restaurant. We source everything to be organic and local as much as possible, with our main focus on products from the pacific north west and central Oregon. We are a chef driven restaurant, making everything from scratch and featuring seasonal items .

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Nanci

Dined 6 days ago

What a wonderful surprise! Interesting and delicious food. Enthusiastic and friendly staff. Weirdly wonderful wallpaper in the restrooms. What more does a girl need?

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Popular dish

Fish + Chips

Hudson's Bar & Grill The Heathman Lodge

4.7

4.7 (1374)

$31 to $50

American

Vancouver

About the restaurant

Come in and let the flavor do the talking. Our culinary team takes NW farm to table ingredients to craft a rustic American dining experience. Hudson's décor is nearly as spectacular as the food crafted in our open kitchen concept. Hudson's Bar & Grill is located inside the Heathman Lodge Hotel Vancouver WA.

Executive Chef Joe Reid joins Hudson’s with more than 20 years of culinary experience under his belt. Joe grew up in the Pacific Northwest. After graduating from the Western Culinary Institute, Joe started at a 4 diamond steakhouse in Lake Tahoe. He then moved back to the NW and began his culinary career as a Banquet Chef at the Multnomah Athletic Club. Since then, he has worked in various positions at multiple restaurants including Morton’s The Steakhouse, Salishan Lodge and Brand Chef at Stanford’s. He has a passion for mentoring his team and helping them reach their full potential.

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Bruce

Dined 5 days ago

Stellar service in an impressive setting. Food is great at fair prices.

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Fiocchi Pasta

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8oz Seared Filet Mignon

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Beet Salad

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