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Cabezon Restaurant, Portland, OR

Cabezon Restaurant

4.8 (2359)
$50 and over
Seafood
5200 NE Sacramento, Portland, OR 97213

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Cabezon is a bustling neighborhood seafood bistro and fish market. Opened in December 2009,
Cabezon is located near both Portland’s Hollywood and Rose City Park neighborhoods. Offering
“Coastal Cuisine with Passion” – elemental seasonal cooking driven by the offerings of the day
from local producers and the bounty of the Pacific Northwest. Owners, Chef David Farrell and
wine maven Jackie Speck, look forward to delighting you with their unique menu, and invite you
to stop by for our local wood-fired fish and meats, chef made pates, and seasonal ice creams.
Our diverse wine list features small hands-on producers.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Farm-to-table, Mediterranean
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    David Farrell
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant for further details.
  • Private party facilities
    Cabezon Restaurant is a quaint and intimate bistro that offers space for private dining that can seat up to 40 people and cocktail/hors d'oeuvres for 50. Our restaurant is great for hosting holiday parties, wedding rehearsals, and many other events.
  • Neighbourhood
    NE Portland
  • Cross Street
    NE Sandy Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Ample street parking in the neighborhood.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,359 people are saying

Cabezon Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Seafood

  • Portland

    Best Service

  • Portland

    Neighbourhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Cabezon Restaurant offers a "wonderfully fine" dining experience with "excellent" food and "top notch" service. Guests rave about the "consistently great" seafood dishes, like cioppino and mussels, as well as the "beautifully prepared" plates and "delicious" desserts. The ambiance is "cozy and welcoming," making it a "hidden gem" in Portland.
2,359 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Portland / Oregon1 review

    3.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Cabezon’s vibe is warm, inviting, beautiful aesthetic. Like your favorite neighborhood restaurant just slightly elevated. But, as the choice (out of infinite phenom PDX options) for my special birthday dinner, unfortunately, I was a bit disappointed. My cocktail was neither complex nor drinkable (over the top sweet). The dishes were inconsistent. The Mussels Frites were exquisite. Plump, juicy, with a complex, exceptional broth. The lamb received a solid B+. Cooked perfectly. But, it lacked that melt in your mouth tenderness and I found the jus reduction a little too sweet. The halibut chicks were disappointing. The morels and vegetables on which they were served were delicious. But the halibut was adry and so over salted that we could not finish the dish. But the biggest ‘ding’ for me was the service. To be clear, it was prompt and relatively attentive. It just didn’t ‘feel great’. The waiter dispatched his duty but seemingly without interest, warmth or engagement. I was asked if I was ready to order before my cocktail, after my cocktail, and about 5 minutes after that. I felt rushed. I had didn’t really ever reflected on the degree to which those attributes affect a dining experience, but they do.

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  2. Cydney VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area79 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best food, and best service, that we’ve enjoyed for a long time. I had the phyllo-shrimp with glass noodles, and my husband had the cioppino. Both were so delicious, as was the special appetizer. The service was seamless, but unobtrusive. We will definitely return.

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  3. John

    Portland / Oregon20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A quiet early dinner at a wonderfully fine restaurant. The service top notch. The food is delicious, perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned.

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  4. Patrick

    Portland / Oregon7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently a great experience. Quality ingredients prepared with care and served with care and expertise. Wonderful flavor combinations and interesting, high quality ingredients. Thanks for always making our dinners with you so special - the entire staff makes us feel like they are invested in making our evening and dining experience special. I hope everyone gets a chance to experience Cabezon!

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  5. Nancy VIP

    Portland / Oregon14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently a wonderful place to go the food is so good and the service and it’s just a delightful place and I’m so glad it continues to be as good as it is

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  6. susan VIP

    Portland / Oregon77 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We moved to SW Portland in 1994 and during the 31 years that we've lived here, had never heard of Cabezon until I read about it in Eater Portland recently, probably because we've just recently become vegan/pescatarian We dined there for a special occasion last night and intend to return frequently to make up for lost time. We ordered the basil and phyllo wrapped white shrimp starter, the cioppino, the halibut with spaetzel, peas, cauliflower and trumpet mushrooms, the roasted duck breast with onion pie and the Belgian pot de creme. Everything was fresh, delicious and presented beautifully. The cioppino was the best rendition that we've ever had outside of my husband's amazing version. Our server was excellent and the restaurant was filled with happy diners. We had a fantastic experience overall and can't wait to go back.

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  7. Tom

    Portland / Oregon3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful experience from appetizer to dessert. Thumbs up.

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  8. Jean VIP

    Philadelphia County139 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My 2nd time at Cabezon and will come back again. Beautifully prepared & presented plates. Our favorites were the mussels & fries, duck with kale & onion tart and the pate appetizer. Wonderful cocktails and the desserts including lavender crème brûlée and house made whiskey ice cream profiteroles were excellent. Our server was attentive but not intrusive which was perfect.

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  9. Lisa VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    How did we not know about this gem of a restaurant? The food and service were excellent! Thanks for a great experience

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  10. Tracey VIP

    Portland / Oregon4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always the best- a hidden gem of portland food scene

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Cabezon Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 2359 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:30 p.m.
Booked 9 times today
Google Map for Cabezon Restaurant

5200 NE Sacramento, Portland, OR 97213

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    NE Sandy Blvd.
  • Neighbourhood
    NE Portland
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Farm-to-table, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Ample street parking in the neighborhood.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    David Farrell
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Please contact the restaurant for further details.
  • Private party facilities
    Cabezon Restaurant is a quaint and intimate bistro that offers space for private dining that can seat up to 40 people and cocktail/hors d'oeuvres for 50. Our restaurant is great for hosting holiday parties, wedding rehearsals, and many other events.
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