Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Portland / Oregon

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Updated October 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Portland / Oregon? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Lake Creek Lodge

4.9

4.9 (104)

$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 3 days 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.

South Bend Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1142)

$31 to $50

American

Sunriver

About the restaurant

South Bend Bistro is a fine dining establishment located in Sunriver, Oregon. You can expect a high level of creativity and flavor in any dish you choose. Chef Scott Phillips has created a menu that showcases locally sourced ingredients, letting their freshness and quality of preparation shine. The menu, along with warm and professional service, a cozy ambience, and great wine list have made South Bend Bistro a hidden gem since 2004.

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Alicevip

Dined on Sep 25, 2024

South Bend Bistro is the finest dining establishment in Sunriver. It is our favorite place for a high end dinner.

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Hearsay Restaurant Lounge and Garden

4.7

4.7 (1266)

$31 to $50

American

Ashland

About the restaurant

Hearsay’s modern take on American cuisine and cocktails combines with the distinct atmosphere and music of the 1930s to create a space that is warm, inviting, and unlike any other in Southern Oregon. Situated just below the beloved Oregon Cabaret Theatre and a three-minute walk from the world-renowned Oregon Shakespeare Festival.

Garden seating is based upon availability at the time of your reservation. If requested, and not available we will place you in the dining room or lounge. Please note: pets not allowed in the garden. Thank you!

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Tom

Dined 1 day ago

Fantastic surprise. Our first time here. Beef tenderloin and salmon perfectly cooked. Good wine selection. Chocolate crème brûlée and pear almond cream cake were fabulous. Great service and garden setting was a delightful surprise. Will frequent again next time in town.

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4.7

4.7 (123)

$31 to $50

American

SW Portland

About the restaurant

Marco’s Café and Espresso Bar, in the heart of Southwest Portland’s charming Multnomah Village, has been serving up consciously-sourced fare since 1983. We hope you’ll join us under the umbrellas, in the historic Nelson Thomas building, next time you’re in need of some nourishment.

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Lachi

Dined on Sep 16, 2024

Marco's never disappoints ~ great food great service

Vault 244 Bistro | Lounge

4.8

4.8 (1026)

$31 to $50

American

Albany

About the restaurant

Vault 244 Bistro and Lounge is an upscale and relaxed dining experience, where you can enjoy an artfully crafted cocktail along with your meal.

Please note that we primarily a 21+ establishment. We do have a small amount of seating to accommodate minors but it is best to give us a call before coming in to make sure that seating for parties with minors is available.

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Mariana

Dined on Sep 18, 2024

I was so pleased to make a reservation with a not on the side that we were celebrating my husband’s birthday. The waiter actually read it and proactively mentioned it and was the nicest most attentive person in the world. Sadly I’m not able to recall his name. Maybe Steve? He had a beard and was very knowledgeable about the drinks and food. We will keep coming back because the food is yummy too. Thank you, Mariana

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4.7

4.7 (2276)

$31 to $50

American

NE Portland

About the restaurant

Restaurant Information Before Your Visit

-Reserving a table and any seating requests, DOES NOT guarantee your table location upon arrival at the restaurant. However, we always do our best to honor requests when possible.
-Be prepared to sit inside or outside, so hot, cold, sun, or shade. Also, we face west and can get hot during dining hours, hats and sunglasses may be necessary. We cannot block the setting sun.
-Please ensure that your entire party is here for your reservation.
-Please limit your stay to no more than 1.5 hours.

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David

Dined 2 days ago

Simple menu, but everything was deliciously prepared.

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The Stephanie Inn Dining Room

4.6

4.6 (473)

$50 and over

American

Cannon Beach

About the restaurant

Intimate, relaxed, and deeply delicious, dinner at the award-winning Stephanie Inn Dining Room is pure pleasure. Inspired by local ingredients at the peak of their season, Chef Aaron Bedard creates a nightly feast celebrating the flavors of the food mecca known as Oregon.

Kick off your evening with a classic craft cocktail as you await a seasonal prix fixe, four-course dinner, with your choice of entrée. Add on our suggested wine pairings to your meal or a bottle from our prized selection of exceptional Oregon wines that showcase the state’s spectacular variety of producers and styles.
We are happy to accommodate dietary needs, please list needs at time of reservation.

During the winter season, we offer 1 seating at 5:30pm, nightly.

During the summer and spring season, we offer 2 seatings nightly, at 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm by reservation only. Please note that The Stephanie Inn dining room welcomes children over 12 years of age.

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BrendaVvip

Dined 5 days ago

This was a delightful discovery in Cannon Beach. My servers were attentive and made the experience enjoyable. Of the four courses, the filet was the standout - the most tender I ever had! I wish the lighting/atmosphere was better suited to a special night out…even some music or plants to break up what felt more like a dining hall. Still very glad I visited, and appreciated a fine dining option.

Stanford's - Clackamas

4.8

4.8 (908)

$30 and under

American

Clackamas

About the restaurant

Stanford's is a Classic American Steakhouse focused on traditional ingredients with complex flavors. Our family-friendly atmosphere welcomes all for dine-in, takeout, and catering from our diverse menu, crafted to satisfy all of your cravings. Our experienced restaurant team is eager to please and delight you with quintessential steakhouse favorites, from rock salt roasted prime rib to refreshing salads and mouth-watering appetizers, plus creative cocktails, local draft beers, and regional wines.

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Christie

Dined 5 days ago

The food was great and reasonably priced - we had a fish sandwich, a fried chicken sandwich and a Reuben patty melt. Nicely decorated for fall and our waiter was attentive

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Popular dish

Prime Rib Dip

Experience

NEW Happy Hour Menu in Bar 21+ 3-6pm & 8pm-close

Meridian Restaurant & Bar

4.6

4.6 (374)

$31 to $50

American

Pacific City

About the restaurant

Located inside Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa, Meridian Restaurant & Bar offers cuisine inspired by the natural rugged beauty of the North Oregon Coast. Meridian sources its creations from the sea, local farmers, and its own herb garden to create casually elegant dishes that capture the bounty and spirit of its surroundings. Enjoy dining in the restaurant with its exposed beams, Oregon hardwoods, sky-high windows and expansive views of the Pacific Ocean for a stylish but relaxed dining experience. Guests of Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa may order in and share an intimate meal on their private oceanfront balcony.
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Open daily for Breakfast 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., Lunch 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Happy Hour 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.  and Dinner 5:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. For our Lodge and Cottage guests, in-room dining is available from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
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Make a reservation by completing the form or call 503.483.3000.

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Josiah

Dined on Sep 26, 2024

Service was great! And the food was incredible!!!!

The Lindsay Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (80)

$31 to $50

American

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

The Lindsay Lodge and Restaurant is a destination dining experience in the Applegate Valley. The restaurant is situated next to the Applegate River with a large balcony overlooking the river and beautiful views of the historic bridge. The Lindsay is proud to serve food sourced almost exclusively from the Applegate Valley. The menu has been created by Executive Chef John Blevins and features unique dishes centering around the New American cuisine. The bar features beer, Applegate Valley wine, craft cocktails and an extensive bourbon selection.

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Ari

Dined 7 days ago

Very nice late afternoon place to dine. View was great! Ambience was comfortable not to loud or quiet. Food was very delicious however steak portion was very small for the price of plate, whereas the salmon had a very decnt portion size. Drinks were great & service was lovely. Wait time between being seated and receiving food was about 45 minutes. Overall the experience was great.

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