Portland Restaurants

Oregon’s largest city boasts a lot of nature and an innovative culinary scene. New American cuisine is well-accounted for here, so try a blue corn and leek tamale with smoked portobello mushrooms, goat cheese, refried lentils, and strawberry mole. For more traditional American fare, order a thick chuck patty festooned with an onion ring, jalapeno coleslaw, barbecue brisket, and sharp cheddar, all squeezed into a toasted sourdough bun. Ethnic cuisine is available here, too. Authentic Mexican pork or chicken guisado stews are served with rice, beans, and tortillas. Moroccan food includes shawarma lentil soup made with chicken or lamb shawarma, lentils, and potatoes. Portlanders also love their brunch; menu items include steak and cheddar egg omelets served over cornmeal pancakes laden with jalapeño-spiced butter.