Best Fine Dining in Portland

The French-inspired cuisine is well-regarded for its first-rate taste, quality ingredients, and skillful execution, with many dishes described as phenomenal or the best ever.

“The food is top-notch”

Service is frequently highlighted as warm, attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, contributing significantly to a positive overall dining experience.

“Service was top notch”

The atmosphere is consistently described as charming, cozy, inviting, and elegant, with a strong French bistro feel and attention to detail.

“The vibes, food, service”

Diners find the food and experience to be well-priced, with generous portions for the quality and price point.

“Reasonably priced”

The food is consistently described as outstanding, artistic, and inventive, with a strong focus on high-quality seafood. Dishes are known for their balanced flavors, creative presentations, and fresh ingredients.

“The best fish I've ever had”

Service is generally lauded as attentive, friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating, contributing to a special dining experience. However, a few instances of rushed pacing or inattentiveness were noted.

“Caring and attentive service made the evening”

The atmosphere is consistently described as intimate, chic, serene, and special, with a modern Japanese influence and a 'secret' or hidden feel.

“Chic, high end Portland vibe”

While acknowledged as expensive, the overall dining experience, quality of food, and service are frequently described as worth the price, especially for special occasions.

“It’s expensive but we felt it was well worth the price”

The Portuguese-Japanese fusion cuisine is well-regarded for its creativity, fresh ingredients, and excellent execution, with many dishes described as unique and flavorful.

“Phenomenal food”

Service is overwhelmingly described as outstanding, attentive, knowledgeable, and warm, with staff frequently going above and beyond to create a special experience.

“First-rate care of us”

The atmosphere is consistently lauded as beautiful, energetic, warm, inviting, and sophisticated, making it ideal for celebrations and special occasions.

“Vibe was perfect”

While some diners note the prices are high or portions are small, most find the quality and experience to be worth the cost.

“Reasonable for what you get”

Excellent, creative French-inspired cuisine with bold flavors and impeccable execution, particularly noted for its tasting menus and unique ingredient combinations.

“Every single dish in the Chef’s Tasting Menu was a masterpiece”

Service is well-regarded as attentive, knowledgeable, friendly, and professional, contributing significantly to the overall positive dining experience.

“Waitstaff were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable.”

The atmosphere is described as cozy, intimate, and relaxed, with an open kitchen adding to the energetic and engaging ambiance.

“Cozy spot with creative food.”

While expensive, the tasting menus and wine pairings are widely considered worth the price for the quality and experience provided.

“Worth every penny.”

The food is well-regarded for its outstanding quality, freshness, and authentic flavors, with many dishes highlighted as outstanding.

“An absolutely phenomenal Mexican restaurant”

Service is frequently described as top-notch, friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, contributing significantly to a positive dining experience.

“The service was great”

The atmosphere is consistently lauded as beautiful, vibrant, colorful, and inviting, creating a transportive and engaging dining experience.

“The atmosphere is incredible”

While the food and atmosphere are well-regarded, some diners note that portions can be small and prices high, suggesting it may be better suited for special occasions.

“Portions were small and expensive”

The food is well-regarded for its first-rate taste, creative preparation, and high-quality ingredients, with many dishes highlighted as standouts.

“How amazing everything tasted here”

Service is frequently described as knowledgeable, attentive, friendly, and top-notch, with staff often going above and beyond to assist guests.

“Great service, knowledgeable server”

The atmosphere is consistently lauded as sophisticated, intimate, moody, and elegant, creating a speakeasy-like ambiance.

“Beautiful moody place”

While some find the prices high, many diners feel the quality of food, drinks, and overall experience justifies the cost.

“Fair and expensive and ridiculously overpriced”

The cuisine is a highly creative and artistic fusion of Pacific Northwest ingredients with Mexican-American soul, well-regarded for its bold flavors, unique combinations, and fresh, seasonal sourcing.

“Food is as artistic as it”

Service is consistently described as outstanding, attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, with staff often noted for their passion and ability to accommodate dietary needs.

“Service was so good, very attentive”

The atmosphere is described as sleek, intimate, and non-pretentious, with a great ambiance that enhances the dining experience, though some find the space small.

“Sleek, intimate space”

While generally considered worth the price for the quality and experience, some diners found certain dishes, particularly entrees, to be on the higher end of the price spectrum.

“$18 for esquites and $65 for short ribs”

The food is well-regarded for its first-rate quality, creativity, and fresh ingredients, with many dishes described as artful and flavorful.

“Every dish was beautifully crafted, unique, flavorful”

Service is frequently highlighted as outstanding, with staff described as friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and passionate, often going above and beyond for guests.

“The service here is literally the best”

The atmosphere is consistently described as cozy, intimate, lively, and fashionable, contributing positively to the overall dining experience.

“Cozy but fashionable vibes here”

While the food and experience are highly regarded, some diners feel portions are small for the price, leading to a perception of being overpriced or a "rip-off".

“Small portion of food”

The food is well-regarded for its first-rate quality, vibrant flavors, and authentic Peruvian preparation, often described as a notable culinary experience.

“Every dish is perfection in every bite”

Service is frequently highlighted as top-notch, attentive, friendly, and accommodating, contributing significantly to a positive dining experience.

“The service was top-notch, attentive, and friendly.”

The atmosphere is well-regarded for being vibrant, cozy, and beautifully decorated, with a particularly well-loved patio area.

“Vibrant decor, beautiful textiles”

While generally considered justified by quality, some diners perceive the prices as slightly high or overpriced for the portion sizes.

“Menu is easily %30 overpriced”

The food is consistently described as first-rate, fresh, and thoughtfully prepared, often drawing comparisons to fine dining in France. Ingredients are sourced from the owners' farm and local suppliers, emphasizing a farm-to-table approach.

“Food was phenomenal”

Service is characterized by its personal, warm, and family-like approach, with owners Rose and George deeply involved. While generally celebrated, some diners note it can be slow or inattentive.

“Wonderful service”

The atmosphere is consistently lauded as remarkably warm, cozy, intimate, and family-like, often compared to dining in a European farmhouse or a friend's home.

“Vibe is super cozy and welcoming”

While the quality of food and experience is well-regarded, some diners found the prices high relative to the portion sizes or overall offering, though many felt it was worth the cost.

“Prices were way beyond what the food was worth”