Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Portland / Oregon

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Clockwork Rose Tea Emporium

4.9

4.9 (1166)

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

Beaverton

About the restaurant

Clockwork Rose Tea Emporium is the Worlds first Steampunk Tea Room!
The worlds only Steampunk Tea Room has arrived in Downtown Beaverton, Relaxing atmosphere, good music and wonderful tea.

We only serve one thing on our menu during the day time, and that is our Famous Afternoon Tea Experience.

Top review

Marlavip

Dined 1 day ago

Amazing as always - I always appreciate their kindness and service and yummy tea and food

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Experience

Clockwork Rose Tea Experience

Experience

8th Annual Witching Tea

DANCIN Vineyards

4.9

4.9 (1539)

$30 and under

Winery

Medford

About the restaurant

Just minutes from Ashland, Medford and Jacksonville, our winery and tasting room are set magnificently on the forested foothills of Southern Oregon overlooking the Rogue Valley with views of Table Rocks and Mt McLoughlin in the backdrop.

We offer several seating areas each just steps away from the vines as you enjoy our award-winning wine. We produce Burgundian-style Pinot noirs and Chardonnays along with Barbera, Sangiovese, Syrah, Zinfandel and Port-style wines.

You will experience a wide variety of culinary options prepared using the freshest seasonally available ingredients from our local farming and artisan community to complement your wine tasting experience.

The result is delicious! You’ll feel like you have been transported to Tuscany or Burgundy, or both!

-Please note that all reservations are for a two hour timeframe. We look forward to serving you soon!-

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Michellevip

Dined 3 days ago

Top notch special event experience at Dancin. Spit roasted pork and barbecued salmon masterfully curated into several delicious dishes. All rounded out with great music from Jeff Kloetzel. The wines were perfect compliments to each dish (En L'Air Rosé, Emboîté Pinot Noir, library '18 Septette Pinot Noir, and Finale Port Style Pinot Noir).

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Sunday Rotating Brunch at DANCIN

SweetWaters on the River

4.1

4.1 (44)

$30 and under

American

Eugene

About the restaurant

Join us in celebrating panoramic view of Eugene’s Willamette River with an expertly crafted menu of contemporary Pacific Northwest fare. Our beautifully designed dining rooms, private event spaces and riverside deck are the perfect setting to enjoy our fresh and seasonal menu proudly composed of locally and regionally sourced ingredients.

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Lise

Dined 1 day ago

Beautiful place inside and out! Loved the salads!!

Fallow's Rest Wild

4.8

4.8 (33)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Southeast Portland

About the restaurant

Fallow's believes that great food (& good vibes!) starts with great ingredients. Our menu, inspired by herbs and spices from around the world, offers a diverse array of flavors to inspire the adventurous. From the aromatic spices of India to the fresh herbs of the Mediterranean - most grown from our relationships with local micro-farmers, each dish is made to provide an unforgettable dining experience that leaves you feeling wow'd.

Rest Wild with us at Fallow's -

Our aim is more than just a restaurant; it’s a celebration of love, sustainability, and the joy of sharing a meal. We invite you to join us and discover the magic that happens when passion for food and commitment to health come together.

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Petervip

Dined 5 days ago

Roast chicken was incredible, 5-spice mushroom dish and gem salad also fantastic with inventive and flavorful presentations. Attentive service and bespoke cocktails.

Lake Creek Lodge

4.9

4.9 (103)

$31 to $50

American

Black Butte Ranch

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!
Elevated dining, offering Pacific NW cuisine, sourced from local farms where possible.
Offering a unique setting amongst the pines, surrounded by the creek, in beautiful Camp Sherman.
A truly one of a kind culinary experience, with both inside and outside dining.

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Rich

Dined 1 day ago

food was excellent. We're at our table for 1 hr before entrees arrive. Worth the wait, but hope for more timely service net time.

República

4.9

4.9 (857)

$50 and over

Mexican

Pearl District

About the restaurant

James Beard-nominated, Chef's Prix Fixe Tasting Experience by Executive Chef Jose Camarena, recontextualizes Mexican cuisine and culture through Storytelling.

We exclusively offer a prix fixe tasting menu experience, with 7-Course and a 10-Course options. Both experiences are meant to honor the complex history that created each dish, as well as leave a lasting impact on all those who taste this beautiful food and listen to our stories.

República is a tasting menu-only restaurant.
We offer a 7-course menu at $128 or a 10-course menu at $150 per person.

We kindly require all guests to disclose all dietary restrictions and allergies prior to their reservation. We are unable to accommodate allergies to nightshades, chile, allium, rice . Additionally we are not a gluten free kitchen and are unable to provide nut and seed free diners.

Please note our menu offerings change daily.
What you see below, is NOT our current menu.

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Yoshi

Dined 7 days ago

Best restaurant ever. Republica is my absolute favorite restaurant, so I decided to have a memorable dinner here for my son's 20th birthday. I can't put into words how perfect everything was - the plates, drinks, atmosphere, presentation - everything was flawless. I was also impressed that they have evolved even further since we last visited 6months ago. Tonight was an unforgettable night for us and we truly would appreciate it.

Whiskey Barrel Lounge

4.9

4.9 (634)

$30 and under

Cocktail Bar

Happy Valley

About the restaurant

Whiskey Barrel Lounge is Happy Valleys premier craft cocktail lounge & whiskey bar. With a selection of over 300 whiskeys from around the world there is truly something for everyone. Located downstairs in The Valley Public House. We offer an upscale menu that changes frequently with seasonal and daily specials. We are open for Happy Hour until 5pm and then Dinner from 5pm to closing, Wednesday through Sunday. Minors are allowed. We are well equipped to host large parties- Please call the restaurant to book groups larger than 8 people. We even boast a private event space capable of seating up to 70 guests. 20% gratuity applied to parties of 8 or more.

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Gregvip

Dined 1 day ago

It’s a real treat to experience their menu of scrumptious freshly prepared chef’s delights along with their world class service! Great attitude to serve!

Wahi Hana

4.6

4.6 (230)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Vancouver

About the restaurant

Wahi Hana is uptown Vancouver's newest craft Tiki destination! Join us in our Tiki Hut for drinks and island themed food made by hand, from scratch. This craft cocktail experience is unlike any other. This oasis features a custom built Tiki Hut, interactive and immersive environment, as well as the occasional thunderstorm! Come into today and join us for a spectacular, rum soaked experience!

21 AND OVER ONLY.

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Valerie

Dined 3 days ago

Food and drinks were great. Our server not so much. She was pretty rude most of the evening.

C'est Si Bon! Bistro+Vins

4.9

4.9 (588)

$31 to $50

French

NE Portland

About the restaurant

C'est Si Bon! Bistro+Vins is a casual fine dining French restaurant that specializes in thoughtful, modern French bistro cuisine using local, seasonal ingredients.

One of Southeast Portland's Central Eastside's best restaurants, C'est Si Bon! is a cozy, upscale eatery perfect for meeting friends to enjoy quiet conversation, a romantic dinner, or quick bite at the bar. Both indoor and outdoor dining options available.

John and his staff strive to provide a memorable dining experience that will take you back to Paris!
We hope to see you soon! Merci mille fois et a bientôt!

Kev's Best | Best French Cuisine in Portland | #1
2021

Honorable Mention | Portland’s Best Food Neighborhoods | Central Eastside
Eater, 2019

Top review

Don

Dined on Sep 19, 2024

An "adult" meal. Wonderfully prepared, well presented and it was overall, a great time. I can't recommend it enough.

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