Trendy / Hip Restaurants

Hamacher Wines

Address: 14665 SW Winery Ln, Beaverton, OR 97007
Hamacher Wines
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Hamacher Wines is a family friendly winery. Our Tasting Room features a Gourmet Charcuterie Vending Machine with fresh, small bites for your enjoyment. Outside food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted for outdoor seating only. Dogs are not permitted on the property. Thank you.

Salam Restaurant

Address: 1002 NE Orenco Station Pkwy, Hillsboro, OR 97124

Nicholas Restaurant

Address: 323 N Main Ave, Gresham, OR 97030

Ovation Bistro

Address: 2037 SE Jefferson St, Milwaukie, OR 97222

Meliora Pasta

Address: 4636 NE 42nd Ave, Portland, OR 97218
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Meliora Winter Pop-Up Series 4 Course Prix-Fixe Menu highlighting seasonal Pacific Northwest ingredients. Vegetarian options available. $59/person New Years Eve Dinners (12/30 and 12/31) $74/person

Grand Army Tavern

Address: 901 NE Oneonta St, Portland, OR 97211
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Biscuitology

Address: 2004 Main St, Forest Grove, OR 97116

Stem Wine Bar

Address: 3920 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97227

The turning peel

Address: 4546 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97206

Fru Fru Terra

Address: 2932 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202

Shine Distillery

Address: 4232 N Williams Ave, Portland, OR 97217

Screen Door

Address: 2337 E. Burnside St., Portland, OR 97214
Screen Door
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On a rare sunny morning in Portland the eager crowd that gathers outside the Screen Door would be hard to miss. Serving up hearty breakfast staples, peppered with Creole influence, the owners focus on serving Southern fare with a twist. Featuring locally sourced meats and produce they emphasize the importance of the relationship between food and table and bring their welcoming charm to the public. With plates ranging from traditional low country dishes such as cheesy grits and jambalaya, to breakfasts mixing fried chicken and waffles, the Screen Door brings a bit of southern warmth into this rainy Oregon town.

Doug Fir Lounge

Address: 830 E. Burnside St., Portland, OR 97214
Doug Fir Lounge
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Much admired in the local Portland crowd, the below street level Doug Fir Lounge is not only a club, but it’s a club with appetizing food—not to mention a fan following of concert goers of all musical genres and ages. Designed to resemble a chic log cabin, this vintage inspired restaurant is also a bar and a club that is both successful and popular, standing as a staple in Portland culture. Located inside the hip Jupiter Hotel, Doug Fir is open seven days a week for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus a happy hour to boot. Featuring menu options for …

Le Pigeon

Address: 738 E. Burnside St., Portland, OR 97214
Le Pigeon
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Le Pigeon’s burgeoning chef Gabriel Rucker has a knack for turning the ordinary into the extraordinary. Having flown the coop from Gotham Building Tavern a few years back to open this small and unfussy eatery, he’s met with nothing but success ever since. His nose-to-tail philosophy of cooking has produced specialties such as Duck-Duck-Pigeon, a pan-roasted squab with duck confit, and Poussin (a young, small chicken) with shell beans, corn, and chanterelles. With his desserts, Rucker veers away from traditional sugar-laden concoctions and opts for savory treats; Apricot Cornbread with Bacon and Maple Ice Cream is one option. With a …

Alameda Brewhouse

Address: 4765 NE Fremont St., Portland, OR 97213
Alameda Brewhouse
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Nestled in Northeast Portland, the Alameda Brewhouse provides the authentic brewery experience in the form of a casual neighborhood pub where children are always weclome. Specializing in hand-crafted cuisine and larger-than-life portions, the restaurant features both traditional pub fare and more daring creations like the salmon gyros and gingered tahini-soy tiger prawn and scallop skewers. Characteristic barrels and kegs decorate the casual dining room to emphasize their selection of beers made in-house with seasonal flavors, in addition to their classics like the award-winning Black Bear XX Stout. From grabbing a beer after work to enjoying a fun meal out with …

The Original

Address: 300 SW 6th Ave., Portland, OR 97204
The Original
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The Original is an electrifying “dinerant” (a cross between the fancy atmosphere of a restaurant but at the affordable prices of a diner) that slides into current trends with ease. Inside patrons will find a warm atmosphere with pop culture posters across the walls mixed with modern architecture and furniture. The key to the Original's success is the social atmosphere. Gather around with friends and family while enjoying an American menu of savory burgers and desserts. In order to keep up with the information age, The Original hosts their entire menu and prices online, in style as well!

Gracie's

Address: 729 SW 15th Ave., Portland, OR 97205
Gracie's
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Take a step into the Golden Age of Hollywood at Gracie’s , an eatery that has the elegance and glamour of the 1920’s and a menu complete with classic American dishes. Located inside the luxurious Hotel deLuxe in Downtown Portland, Gracie’s offers high end-dining with a capacious menu for both brunch and dinner. They use only local and fresh Pacific Northwest ingredients in their dishes, and the result is nothing short of appetizing. With a high ceiling, large glass mirrors and numerous chandeliers, the sophistication and glamour of Gracie’s is a must-try on many people's dining experience.

Saucebox

Address: 214 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
Saucebox
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Saucebox prides itself in serving pan Asian and Pacific Island cuisine that has never been so “sexy, delicious and swanky.” Restaurant not only serves high quality, authentic, yet inventive cuisine full of flavor, and original cocktails, but also provides a club venue atmosphere. Music is as much a part of this eatery as what comes on the plates, and resident DJ, Mr. MuMu makes sure the music leaves its mark with diners, whether it’s a soft background melody or the pulsing beat of one of their dance parties!

Pazzo Ristorante

Address: 627 SW Washington St., Portland, OR 97205
Pazzo Ristorante
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Pazzo Ristorante is the place to go for timelessly enjoyable Italian food and drinks. Pasta dishes, pizzas, salads, seafood, meats, breads, baked goods and desserts are prepared fresh daily by Chef John Eisenhart. A full bar featuring classic beverages and unique creations, an extensive wine list, a variety of American and Italian sodas, and coffees and teas accompanies Pazzo’s vibrant and flavorful menu selections. The chic, yet warm lighting and wood floors bring an intimate vibe to this otherwise busy street-corner location. Whether it’s a group brunch, romantic dinner, quick snack, or a round of drinks you’re looking for, Pazzo …

Clyde Common

Address: 1014 SW Stark St., Portland, OR 97205
Clyde Common
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This tavern-style restaurant adjacent to the Ace Hotel offers a unique ambiance highlighted by creative and thoughtful fare by Chef Jason Barwikowski. With a culinary philosophy that incorporates foreign and domestic styles of cooking with local ingredients, one can expect foodie delights such as Foie Gras Torchon with rose sorbet and brioche croutons or Beef Tongue with seared scallops, beets and tomato jam. The space itself has a no frills minimalist décor boasting an open kitchen, zinc-topped bar, and long communal tables ideal for mingling with old and new friends alike.