Diners' Choice: Hot spot restaurants in Portland / Oregon

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Updated 05 May 2025

Looking for restaurants that are the best hot spots in Portland / Oregon? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Oma's Hideaway

4.9

4.9 (197)

$31 to $50

Indonesian / Malaysian

Southeast Portland

About the restaurant

Oma's Hideaway is a vibrant, maximalist restaurant inspired by the life and spirit of Chef Thomas Pisha Duffly's grandmother, Kiong Tien “Tina” Vandenberg. Her ability to adapt, to make the most out of limited resources, and to stay creative while projecting warmth and brightness is the guiding force behind Oma’s Hideaway.

Born during the pandemic as a pop-up in the Gado Gado parking lot, Oma’s became a permanent beacon of iridescent light in Portland’s Richmond neighborhood in 2021. The menu draws from Tina’s life story, taking influence from the craveable, soul-satisfying hawker food of Singapore and Malaysia and “turning up the volume” with exaggerated yet balanced flavors in Chef Tom’s signature style. Oma’s serves dinner accompanied by a seasonal list of hand-crafted cocktails and zero-proof drinks.

Top review

Mark

Dined 5 days ago

From the salted egg yoke fries with char siu burnt ends to the fruity pebbles/ rice crispy treat with toasted marshmallow. This place was amazing.

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Arrivederci Wine & Jazz

4.8

4.8 (614)

$30 and under

Italian

Milwaukie

About the restaurant

Winebar, Restaurant, Jazz Club

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Victoria

Dined on 4 May 2025

Such a great time tonight at Arrivederci watching a friend's band play along with delicious food, fantastic service and an amazing atmosphere. Can't wait to go back!

Libre

4.8

4.8 (23)

$50 and over

Dessert

Southeast Portland

About the restaurant

Where Freedom Meets Flavor

Libre is a dessert bar and cocktail lounge in Portland, Oregon, where freedom bleeds from mezcal cocktails to mole desserts. Walk in and leave your troubles at the door, and experience a world of dreams coming true.

Our pastry chef, Gabriella Martinez, creates fantastical desserts with components ranging from corn husk meringue to bone marrow caramel. Meanwhile, our bar director, "Nan" Chaison, crafts innovative cocktails, including a mezcal-based mole milk punch.

The moodily lit, flower-adorned space with purple velvet banquettes provides the perfect setting for an unforgettable evening.

Come to Libre and experience a taste of freedom.

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Jessica

Dined 1 day ago

Gorgeous setting, impeccable yet incredibly warm service, exquisite and original food and drinks. We loved everything about and the care and pride of the proprietors was evident.

Margarita Factory - Beaverton

4.7

4.7 (108)

$30 and under

Mexican

Beaverton

About the restaurant

Margarita Factory Beaverton is locally owned and operated by dedicated restauranteurs who are equally passionate about the guest experience, and creating an enjoyable and rewarding environment for team members. We are especially proud to serve the Best Happy Hour in Town! You can savor festive and delicious margaritas while receiving friendly and genuine service in our covered patio, at our large central bar, or in a comfy booth. Best of all, we offer a great dining experience for all ages in a celebratory atmosphere. Cheers and hope to see you soon!

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Theresa

Dined 7 days ago

We reserved a table for 3 at 1pm to celebrate a Birthday. We were pleasantly surprised that we had seating options outside as well as inside. We chose outside and had a comfortable booth. Usually the restaurant is very crowded, so at 1pm we found worked well for us. The atmosphere was low key allowing room for great conversation. The food and service was top notch as always.

Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge

4.7

4.7 (534)

$30 and under

American

Bend

About the restaurant

Welcome to Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge, where celebrated Chef Brian Malarkey and his brother James bring a slice of their Central Oregon ranching heritage to Bend. Our 'modern cowboy' restaurant & bar with its wood-fired oven, semi-private canvas tent dining, and a vibrant outdoor patio, perfectly embodies Oregon's majestic outdoors.

Our menu, deeply rooted in ranch-to-plate traditions, showcases beef & produce from our nearby Tumalo ranch. With an onsite butcher shop and smoker, we utilize every part of the animal, delivering high-quality steaks and inventive dishes at friendly prices. Favorites include our Happy Hour Smash Burger, Beef Fat Fries, Steelhead Trout, and Beef Tongue Tostadas all to be enjoyed alongside cocktails, mocktails local beers, and PNW wines.

Hawkeye & Huckleberry Lounge also serves as a dynamic venue for private events, from intimate dinners to grand celebrations. Join us for a dining experience that celebrates the culinary heritage of Central Oregon.

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Rhonda

Dined 1 day ago

Fabulous food and service! The atmosphere was fun, lively, sophisticated, yet very Central Oregon with its laid back vibe. Everything we had was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and elevated.

Jeju

4.6

4.6 (88)

$50 and over

Korean

Southeast Portland

About the restaurant

Please note: We kindly ask that large parties of 6 or more participate in our Chef's Tasting Menu.

Korean-American cuisine with a focus on wood-fired cooking techniques and whole-animal butchery, Jeju Restaurant is the newest addition to the Han Oak family of restaurants by Chef Peter Cho and Sun Young Park.

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Sarah

Dined on 20 Apr 2025

We LOVED it all! Food and service were superb! We enjoyed the drinks and ambiance as well. We will definitely return. Cheers!

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Chef's Counter Reservation

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Private Dining Room Reservation

Margarita Factory - Happy Valley

4.6

4.6 (65)

$30 and under

Mexican

Happy Valley

About the restaurant

Margarita Factory Happy Valley is locally owned and operated by dedicated restauranteurs who are equally passionate about the guest experience, and creating an enjoyable and rewarding environment for team members. We are especially proud to serve the Best Happy Hour in Town! You can savor festive and delicious margaritas while receiving friendly and genuine service in our covered patio, at our large central bar, or in a comfy booth. Best of all, we offer a great dining experience for all ages in a celebratory atmosphere. Cheers and hope to see you soon!

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RobinVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful evening, guacamole is the bomb. Clooney margaritas are divine. Had a great experience.

Wilfs Restaurant & Jazz Bar

4.5

4.5 (1271)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Pearl District

About the restaurant

Voted one of the top dining destinations for 20234by OpenTable!

Welcome to Wilfs...
Located at Union Station, at the foot of the Broadway Bridge. Cozy red wing back chairs provide guests with an intimate escape from the world, 'Mad Men' atmosphere best describes the lounge and it's modern menu of classic house made cocktails, while listening to the best jazz, performed up-close and personal.
Our expert staff and Chef A.G. prepare local and regional dishes with a modern twist. Tableside preparation of our award winning Caesar salad, Steak Diane or fresh local seafood, pasta and local micro brews and house shaken libations.
Catering and event planning for graduations, rehearsal dinners, weddings, holiday and more.
We accept Visa. Mastercard, American Express, cash. 24 hour security on premises. Easy street parking.

Top review

Spencer

Dined 4 days ago

We loved our experience at Wilf's; the food, service and ambience was fantastic. It was especially wonderful to have live jazz music.

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3-Course Special on Wednesday & Thursday

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Mother's Day Brunch

Pomodori Bistro

4.5

4.5 (76)

$30 and under

Italian

Medford

About the restaurant

Due to limited seating, we request dining times be kept to a maximum of 2 hours. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to accommodate our guests. We ask that you arrive no more than 10 minutes prior to your reservation as we have limited space for waiting guests.

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Our family first arrived in America from Italy in 1927 by way of Ellis Island. I'm inspired by the traditional approach my Nona took to cooking in our kitchen growing up.

Simple dishes, the absolute best ingredients available, and a lot of love. I hope that comes through in every dish we serve at Pomodori, because is it what my Nona would want.

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ScottVIP

Dined on 11 Apr 2025

The wild salmon was beyond delicious! Great service and friendly staff make this a grand experience.

Greg's Grill

3.8

3.8 (982)

$30 and under

American

Bend

About the restaurant

Owners Greg & Teresa Hubert opened Greg's Grill in the spring of 2007. Their long history in the restaurant industry and passion for excellent service and great food led them to create a beautiful restaurant that reflects their high standards and attention to detail.
Situated in the heart of the historic Old Mill District of Bend Oregon, Greg's Grill sits amidst the bustle of movie theaters, art galleries and restaurants.
A lively place for any occasion, it offers a variety of foods with an emphasis on contemporary Northwest cuisine to include rotisserie prime rib, choice-cut steaks, seafood, and chicken cooked to perfection.
Inside, Northwest style architecture utilizes natural materials and floor-to-ceiling windows, which overlook beautifully landscaped patios, the Deschutes River and the Cascade mountain range. Greg's Grill is a comfortable place to sit and enjoy good times with friends and family.

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Dana

Dined 6 days ago

We had the seared ahi and steak sandwich. Both were very good and just the right size. We also had a beer and a glass of wine.

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