Best PDX Restaurants - By Cuisine

[ABM]

Well, now that we've been in town awhile, it's time to venture out to some of the better restaurants in town. I love ethnic food, so definitely want to check some of those out.

Anyway, if you would, please let me know any of your favorite:

• Italian
• Chinese
• Mexican
• Steaks/American
• Seafood/Fish
• Pizza
• Hamburgers
• Romantic
• Sports Bar (Food)
• Ritzy (for a special occasion)
• Other

Thanks in advance!

 

[ehizzy3]

also whats the best food stand?

 

[Buzz Killington]

Toro Bravo PDX- Spanish- Amazing. www.torobravopdx.com

 

[yakbladder]

Toro Bravo PDX- Spanish- Amazing. www.torobravopdx.com

Wonderful tapas food, good place but a bit expensive (for tapas)...

For Mexican that isn't fancy but it's good try Por Que No down on N. Mississippi..tiny little place but good food.

In the "I don't know what category it is"...Mother's downtown...go there. Mac and cheese. Yes, mac and cheese.

If you're in the mood for just a quick red meat trip, I'd highly suggest Higgin's bar. Even at non-happy hour times. They have a prime rib burger that I absolutely love. It's hard to get a spot, so go a little early. But good food.

 

[Buzz Killington]

Pok Pok was awesome on Divison! www.pokpokpdx.com

its been a while, but I've always liked Wildwood for PNW cooking.

 

[alex42083]

Ethiopian: Bete-Lukas

http://www.yelp.com/biz/bete-lukas-ethiopian-restaurant-portland#hrid:Hn8n7EX2t5nR9WbjWqY7Tg

To try something new. At first you'll think, wtf, ethiopian? But it really is great food. It's a small place and it's always busy.

 

[ABM]

Is there a nice Chinese place in downtown? I'm hoping to take my wife out for the downtown holiday experience, followed by some good chow................................mein.

 

[Buzz Killington]

Do you like "white" chinese food? If so, PF Changs? I personally don't like it, but Opies seem to love it.

Dim Sum is always fun, we usually hit up the House of Louie (but not recently we just hang in the burbs @ Jin Wah).


been a while though.

 

[Buzz Killington]

In the Pearl District, have you been to Andina? Its some pretty cool upscale peruvian food....awesome drink menu.

 

[the ob]

best overall toro bravo
best thai (it is really thai street food) pok pok. chicken wings must eat
best dim sum wong's king
best pizza apizza scholls
best bar food (burger included) slow bar
best indian chai masala (sp might be wrong)
there is no best mexican in portland. burritos are good at king on lombard and pannaria santa cruz in st johns
best use of local goods paleys although expensive.
there is no real good chinese in town. fu jin on hawthorne is cheap and decent though

 

[Buzz Killington]

best overall toro bravo
best thai (it is really thai street food) pok pok. chicken wings must eat
best dim sum wong's king
best pizza apizza scholls
best bar food (burger included) slow bar
best indian chai masala (sp might be wrong)
there is no best mexican in portland. burritos are good at king on lombard and pannaria santa cruz in st johns
best use of local goods paleys although expensive.
there is no real good chinese in town.

like the way you think! Apizza and slowbar are on my to-try list. I've heard good things about pambiche (cuban).

 

[yakbladder]

like the way you think! Apizza and slowbar are on my to-try list. I've heard good things about pambiche (cuban).

I was disappointed in pambiche the one time I've been there.

As for the Mexican listings..King Burrito as ob mentioned..if you ever want a cheap lunch, get the burrito enchilada style. It's like $4....yum.

 

[tlongII]

I like Ringside downtown for steaks.

 

[MARIS61]

Japanese = Bush Garden - Downtown
Mexican = La Coretta - McGloughlin Blvd
Chinese = Imperial Garden - Milwaukie
Breakfast = Original Hotcake House - Powell blvd
Burgers = Mike's Drive-in Milwaukie

 

[ABM]

Burgers = Mike's Drive-in Milwaukie

Been there. Way good, but waay slow.

 

[ABM]

I like Ringside downtown for steaks.

I took my family there once. FANTASTIC, but my Mom kept stewing about how much it cost. Ran me around $280 for the five of us, but worth every penny.....er, dollar!

 

[Blazed]

Shanghai Noble House is a very good Chinese restaurant that is close to downtown in John's Landing. If you have a entertainment card you get 1 dish for free as well.

 

[Blazed]

Mexican = La Coretta - McGloughlin Blvd
Chinese = Imperial Garden - Milwaukie

I've been going to those places since i was a kid, you must live in milwaukie/gladstone area.

 

[barfo]

Japanese = Bush Garden - Downtown
Mexican = La Coretta - McGloughlin Blvd
Chinese = Imperial Garden - Milwaukie
Breakfast = Original Hotcake House - Powell blvd
Burgers = Mike's Drive-in Milwaukie

I think Bush Garden croaked, didn't it?

barfo

 

[ABM]

I think Bush Garden croaked, didn't it?

barfo

.....or were those the frog legs?

 

[ABM]

Anyone ever been to Typhoon? I see them advertised quite a bit during Blazer telecasts.

 

[MickZagger]

The Screen Door on E. Burnside is good stuff. Southern food, I go there whenever I happen to be in the area. The only problem is that its a small place and sometimes there can be a wait.

 

[maxiep]

I don't think the genre was on your list, but IMO the best Lebanese food in Portland is Nicolas' on Grand.

 

[Buzz Killington]

I think Bush Gardens is still open. Its pretty average Japanese food though.

Syun in Hillsboro is pretty good but really really far.

 

[Buzz Killington]

Anyone ever been to Typhoon? I see them advertised quite a bit during Blazer telecasts.

I've been to the one in Beaverton...it was pretty standard thai food, but not bad. not super outstanding but I'm used to awesome thai food in LA (translation: go to Pok Pok).

 

[barfo]

I think Bush Gardens is still open. Its pretty average Japanese food though.

Nope, closed. Unless they reopened since.

barfo

Edit: wow, looks like this was my 5000th post. Not exactly a memorable one.