Diners' Choice: Romantic restaurants in Portland / Oregon

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Updated September 05, 2024

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C'est Si Bon! Bistro+Vins

4.9

4.9 (586)

$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

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Yolin

Dined on Sep 8, 2024

What a gem! A cozy and intimate space that’s perfect for couples. We felt very well taken care of and thoroughly enjoyed the carefully prepared dishes. Highly recommend!

Nebbiolo Restaurant & Wine Bar

4.9

4.9 (247)

$31 to $50

Contemporary European

Oregon City

About the restaurant

We delights our guests with elevated dining experiences through sophisticated European/Italian inspired dishes.

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Julie

Dined 3 days ago

Nebbiolo is one of my favorite restaurants and I love bringing friends who have never eaten there. I took two friends out for dinner on Thursday evening and they loved it, as I knew they would! We all ate something different and all loved their meals. Sea scallops, grilled salmon, beef with mushrooms and the mushroom ravioli were big hits at our table. Best sea scallops in town, and I almost always order it. Another favorite is the pan-roasted chicken with the best pan gravy ever! Thank you, Nebbiolo for your consistently delicious meals and fantastic vibe! One of the best places to eat near me in Milwaukie.

Urban Fondue

4.8

4.8 (2057)

$31 to $50

Fondue

Downtown

About the restaurant

Urban Fondue offers a unique perspective to fondue dining. From the indulgent cuisine, and boldly delicious and extensive martini selections, to the chic and smoldering décor and expert and personable service, Urban Fondue is a feast for the senses. Enjoy house made cheese fondue, succulent meat entrees cooked "fondue" style and delectable dessert fondues accompanied with side dishes such as fingerling potatoes and garlic sausage.

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Jason

Dined 5 days ago

The food and drinks were all excellent, as expected. We had a server, Ezra, who was new to the restaurant, and I want to commend him. He was very polite, super friendly and attentive. We never had to wait for anything.

The Joel Palmer House

4.8

4.8 (1994)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Dayton

About the restaurant

Mushrooms are the heart of what we do at the Joel Palmer House. We have always endeavored to obtain seasonal and local ingredients and we use many locally produced greens, herbs, and vegetables, some of which come from our own culinary garden. We are frequently inspired by ingredients found in the cuisines of France, China, Thailand, Poland and India, so we call our cooking "freestyle." Our dishes pair well the celebrated wines of Oregon, especially Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. Our extensive, Oregon-focused wine list has been awarded the Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator. Of special note, The Joel Palmer House ranks as one of Oregon's finest historic homes and is on the National Register of Historic Places and the Oregon Historic Register. Built in 1857, the house is Dayton's oldest standing structure. When weather permits, guests can enjoy their dinner on our outdoor patio, soaking in the last rays of sunshine in the heart of Oregon Wine Country.

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Laki

Dined on Sep 5, 2024

The staff was very welcoming and accommodating the entire evening. We opted for the omakase experience, and we added the bone marrow to the dinner. Each of the courses was amazing visually. Each dish featured micro greens and color from edible flowers and sauces, so we presented in a very organic looking way. Some of the the mushroom dishes didn't have a lot of flavor, but the duck was outstanding, the risotto was amazing, and the dessert was delicious. Our main complaint though was that there was too much food for an omakase, and left us feeling full before we reached the end of the experience. Ideally we should be feeling just right by the end, but there were several courses that had more food than was necessary. For instance the escargot could have been just 1 not 3, the muscles could have been 1, the NY steak could have been been about a quarter of the amount served. We felt full and couldn't enjoy the flavors of the things towards the end as much as if there was less. Has we known how much was remaining we would have eaten less of each, but we trusted the experience. The food visually was absolutely amazing though, and the dessert was some of the most visually appealing I have eaten. The frozen strawberry mousse, terrarium, and cannolis were amazing. Overall the food didn't match the $600+we spent for 2 with glass of wine each and 2 bottles of sparkling water, but it was still a great experience.

The Painted Lady

4.7

4.7 (1691)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Newberg

About the restaurant

Oregon's only AAA four diamond and Forbes four star restaurant, The Painted Lady in Newberg offers a seasonal tasting menu nightly celebrating the products of their local neighbors- Oregon's world class ranchers, farmers and vintners. Inspired by the grand tradition of restoring Victorian homes across America, the restaurant uses classic culinary techniques to create a stunning modern menu. With timeless grace and a contemporary palate, The Painted Lady is more than a restaurant, it is an experience to remember.

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Reneevip

Dined 3 days ago

Perfect for a special occasion. Friendly, helpful staff and the wine and food pairings were perfect.

Wilfs Restaurant & Jazz Bar

4.7

4.7 (1193)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Pearl District

About the restaurant

Voted one of the top dining destinations for 2023 by OpenTable!

Welcome to Wilfs...
Located at Union Station, at the foot of the Broadway Bridge. Cozy red wing back chairs provide guests with an intimate escape from the world, 'Mad Men' atmosphere best describes the lounge and it's modern menu of classic house made cocktails, while listening to the best jazz, performed up-close and personal.
Our expert staff and Chef A.G. prepare local and regional dishes with a modern twist. Tableside preparation of our award winning Caesar salad, Steak Diane or fresh local seafood, pasta and local micro brews and house shaken libations.
Catering and event planning for graduations, rehearsal dinners, weddings, holiday and more.
We accept Visa. Mastercard, American Express, cash. 24 hour security on premises. Easy street parking.

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James

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent experience. Highly recommended. Cesar Salad is great!

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Experience

Our midweek hustle! 3-course dinner for $40

Paradiso at the Grand Theatre

4.7

4.7 (210)

$31 to $50

French

Salem

About the restaurant

Intimate dining space for inspired French and Latin fusion.

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Diego

Dined 1 day ago

Robin our server was absolutely perfect !courteous and knowledgeable. Went there without any knowledge of the place Left very happy ,

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Popular dish

8oz Filet Mignon

LaChona Empanadas y Vinos Argentinos

4.6

4.6 (65)

$31 to $50

Argentinean

Cedar Mill

About the restaurant

The LaChona brand was born out of a love for sharing incredible wine with close friends and family. Ask any Argentinian what their favorite pastime is and they will likely say “asado con familia”, or grilling with the family. Slow-cooked lechon, fire-kissed chorizo, and hand-crafted empanadas born of generational influences and traditions are all paired with the perfect Malbec, Cabernet Franc, or Semillon every Sunday. This shared familial experience, this act of “pairing” family and fine dining, defines the essence of LaChona’s food and wine experience.

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Kenneth

Dined on Aug 23, 2024

Place was amazing only thing i would like is to be quiter it was very noisey but i would definitly go back also the burger meat was great but had no seasoning no flavor but ingridients where good

clarklewis

4.5

4.5 (2514)

$31 to $50

Regional American (Northwest)

Southeast Portland

About the restaurant

A bustling eatery in the Central Eastside industrial neighborhood serving Italian-inspired, local, organic, seasonal, sustainable fare. The large oak-burning oven is the cornerstone of the large open kitchen. Clarklewis has helped define Portland as a food mecca since 2004 as a founder of our local farm-to-table sensibility.

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Kathleenvip

Dined on Sep 6, 2024

I had a lovely solo dinner at Clark Lewis this week. The food was good. The service was excellent. I never felt rushed and I had a nice leisurely dinner.

SweetWaters on the River

4.2

4.2 (26)

$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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Chamaravip

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious food and great ambiance. Never went here before and will definitely be back.

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