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15 Restaurants in Portland That Are Michelin Star Worthy

Portland is a city known for its thriving food scene. While the Michelin Guide has not yet rated the restaurants in this city, we have handpicked some of the most note-worthy restaurants in Portland which offer exceptional dining experiences with creative cuisine, impeccable service, and beautiful aesthetic atmospheres.

From the finest dining establishments to casual eateries, there is indeed something for everyone in this list of 15 Restaurants in Portland that are Michelin Star-Worthy. Most of these restaurants are sure to offer you innovative cuisine that is made with fresh, local ingredients. So be sure to bring your appetite and enjoy!

1. Swiss Hibiscus

Swiss Hibiscus serves authentic Swiss and European food and features Chef Martin’s famous Swiss Dressing. According to them, they take great pride in their food, service, and the community they are building around the restaurant.  Their goal is for guests to come hungry and leave happy.

Their menu features Swiss cuisine made-to-order, with the freshest, highest-quality ingredients. They have a separate children’s menu and reservations are highly recommended.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS:  4950 NE 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97211, United States

CALL: +1 503-477-9224 

OPEN: Mon-Wed – Closed  Thur – Sun 5 – 8:30 pm

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2. Coquine

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Coquine is a neighborhood restaurant, featuring food and drinks menus that continually evolve with the seasons, Coquine is committed to sustainable practices and responsible sourcing from local farms. Its location on top of an extinct volcano, in Portland’s beautiful Mount Tabor neighbourhood makes it a must-visit location while in Portland.

They offer a true 7-course tasting menu or a prix-fixe four-course meal. You can also enjoy Coquine’s famous Oyster Hour and enjoy shucked-to-order oysters, drinks, and an a la carte bar menu.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: 6839 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215, United States

CALL: +1 503-384-2483

OPEN: Sun – Tue – Closed  Wed – Sat 5 – 10 pm

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3. Quaintrelle

The full experience at Quaintrelle is a journey through the best of what the Pacific Northwest has to offer, displayed on their cocktail and food menus. Their optional wine pairing features incredible vintners from both near and far.

Quaintrelle offers an ever-changing seasonal menu featuring ingredients that highlight Oregon farmers, ranchers and fishers. Their focus is on 7 and 10-course tasting menus, though they offer many of the dishes off their tasting menus as à la carte. At Quaintrelle, they are committed to an incredible hospitality experience that starts with their team when they enter the space and continues right up to their last guests leaving at the end of the night. 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS:2032 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202, United States

CALL: +1 503-200-5787

OPEN: Mon – Tue – Closed  Wed – Thur, Sun 5 – 9 pm  Fri, Sat  5 – 10 pm

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4. Le Pigeon 

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Le Pigeon is a restaurant that specializes in elegant French-inspired food served along with a diverse selection of wines in a lively and intimate room. If you really want to experience the whole dining experience,  you can make reservations directly at the chef’s bar and watch each of your course’s being prepared.

Besides the incredible food, Le Pigeon offers non-alcoholic drink pairing options which are a perfect compliment to the meal. Reservations are highly recommended as they have a long wait list, especially on weekends.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS:738 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214, United States

CALL: +1 503-546-8796

OPEN: Sun – Closed  Mon-Sat  5 – 10 pm

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5. Arden

Arden restaurant seeks to reconnect guests to your community and their peace of mind. Dinner at Arden is more than just an outstanding meal, it is an opportunity to escape, indulge and restore. Highlighting seasonal local ingredients and wines, you are sure to have a wholesome experience at Arden.

Arden is a small unassuming place that you might pass by if it weren’t for its fame as a wine bar. However, the food is on par with the impressive wine selection and it is a place you should seek out whether you’re looking for a relaxing glass or to unwind for the day.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS:417 NW 10th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, United States

CALL: +1 503-206-6097

OPEN: Sun-Mon Closed  Tue-Sat  5 – 9 pm

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6. Langbaan

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Langbaan is an intimate 24-seat restaurant located inside Phuket Cafe. The name Langbaan comes from the Thai word for the area in a Thai home where the kitchen and dining room are located, the area where meals are both prepared and lovingly eaten with family and friends. 

Langbaan is inspired by the warm and convivial atmosphere of Thai kitchens, they transform classic Thai food into a refined multi-course tasting menu using the bounty of Pacific Northwest ingredients. They pride themselves in providing a unique Thai-style dining experience inspired by century-old traditions in Portland, Oregon. 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: 1818 NW 23rd Pl, Portland, OR 97210, United States

CALL: +1 971-344-2564

OPEN: Mon – Thur Fri, Sat  6 – 8:45 pm Sun 5:30 – 8:15 pm

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7. OX Restaurant

OX Restaurant finds inspiration in the wood-fired grilling tradition of Argentina, and with it, the culinary heritage of Spain, France and Italy. The name OX pays homage to the work animal that pulls the plough, tilling the soil and replenishing the land’s ability to produce its fruits, vegetables, and grains.

Showcasing prime local meats and fish, OX also features seasonal produce in distinctive preparations. OX harnesses the culinary talent of Portland chefs Greg Denton and Gabrielle Quiñónez Denton in a friendly and comfortable neighbourhood restaurant with an energetic vibe and creative menu designed to appeal to the palate of the Pacific Northwest.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: 2225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97212, United States

CALL:  +1 503-284-3366

OPEN: Mon-Sun 5 – 10 pm

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8. Tusk

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Tusk draws on the flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine to highlight the freshest seasonal produce from around the Pacific Northwest. With an inviting atmosphere that provides the perfect spot to savors some of the region’s most popular dishes. The menu features creative takes on traditional Mediterranean fare, all of which are made with fresh and local ingredients. In addition, Tusk offers an expansive selection of cocktails that will leave you feeling really sociable.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: 2448 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214, United States

CALL:  +1 503-894-8082

OPEN: Mon – Thur 5 – 9 pm Fri 5-10 pm Sat, Sun 10 am – 2 pm, 5-10 pm 

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9. Eem

Eem is a combination of Portland’s best Thai food and BBQ. Wash it all down with luxuriously crafted Tiki Cocktails. The restaurant was recognized by Portland Monthly as one of the Best New Restaurants in 2019. 

It has two menus, one with curries and smoked meats, and another with full dinners with four dishes meant for two to three people. The food is easy to love and slathered in good vibes and coconut cream. Walk-ins are welcome here. 

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: 3808 North Williams Avenue st, 127, Portland, OR 97227, United States

CALL: +1 971-295-1645

OPEN: Sun – Thur 11 am – 3 pm 4:30 – 9 pm Fri, Sat  11 am – 3 pm 4:30 – 10pm 

10. Lovely’s Fifty Fifty

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Lovely’s Fifty Fifty is a family-owned restaurant in Portland, Oregon. Opened in 2010, they use produce exclusively from Oregon farms combining the West Coast farmers market tradition with whole-grain sourdough bread-making techniques. Their pies are blanketed in fresh greens, foraged flowers, wild mushrooms and distinctive vegetables. 

You can also order salads or their homemade ice cream. The pizzas there are minimally sauced, with cool stuff on top, made by the owner connected to Oregon’s most adventurous farmers. Toppings are built around whatever farmers drop off, including stinging nettles and fenugreek bok choy raab.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: 4039 N Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR 97217, United States

CALL:  +1 503-281-4060

OPEN: Mon-Sun 5-10 pm

11. Luce

Luce is a low-key Italian restaurant and grocery serving housemade pastas and seasonal entrees. The restaurant has candlelit shelves that stretch from the floor to the ceiling, inviting treasure hunts for imported foods and Italian wines. 

The menu at Luce features antipasti bites and ends with a delicious double-decker sponge cake.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: 2140 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214, United States

CALL:  +1 503-236-7195

OPEN: Mon-Sun 4-10 pm

12. Sweedeedee

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Sweedeedee is a neighborhood restaurant serving an ever-changing selection of fresh and seasonal, wholesome comfort food. They also offer a small pantry selection with some of their favorite wines and goods from around the globe as well as their daily assortment of pastry and deli items.

Breakfast is served until 3 p.m., a sign of a place that respects the best meal of the day. The menu faves are breakfast sandwiches with tangy Cantal cheese and pickle mayo on a house olive oil roll; or order the fluffy scrambled eggs neaty tucked around black beans, pickled red onions, and crusty potatoes, which define simple satisfaction. The nostalgia-driven pastry case can make your day, from lattice pies to streusel custard buns.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: 5202 N Albina Ave, Portland, OR 97217, United States

CALL:  +1 503-201-7038

OPEN: Mon, Tue Closed, Wed 9 am – 3 pm Thur – Sat 9 am – 10 pm Sun 11 am – 3 pm

13. Angel Face 

Angel Face offers a classic French bistro food menu, stacked with a mix-your-own beef tartare served with melba toasts, duck confit and classic green salad, terrines and pâtés made in-house, half roast chickens, and crèmes brûlées. 

Most often, Angel Face, which opened in 2014, is celebrated for what it doesn’t have: a cocktail menu. Instead, crafty bartenders mix bespoke drinks to match your mood.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: 14 NE 28th Ave, Portland, OR 97232, United States

CALL:  +1 503-239-3804

OPEN: Sun – Thur 4:30 pm – 11 pm Fri,  Sat 4:30 pm – 12 am 

14. Campana 

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Campana serves old-world and new-world Italian fare with hand-made pasta, risotto, fish and meat, house-made desserts, an all-Italian wine list, and both classic and contemporary cocktails.

Over the past two years, Campana has continued to grow and gathered critical acclaim. Dinner here is best bookended by a negroni and a Spella espresso, the latter served beside a rich and sticky house-made chocolate gelato. Between, go for crostini-sided ramekins of baccalà and chicken liver mousse for the table. Chubby and toothsome pastas like rigatoni amatriciana and tagliatelle alle vongole are the stars, carrying all the quirks of house-made noodles and nonna-approved sauces. Reservations are highly recommended.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: 901 NE Oneonta St, Portland, OR 97211, United States

CALL:  +1 503-841-6195

OPEN: Sun, Wed, Thur 5 – 9 pm Fri, Sat 5 – 9:30 pm Mon, Tue Closed

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15. Davenport

Davenport opened its doors in November 2013 with the simple idea of presenting food that is incredibly fresh and simply prepared, with an excellent wine list to accompany it. You don’t need to stare at the plates here or deconstruct the ingredients. 

The best of the season is front and centre in the sort of dishes you might find at a romantic spot off a main street in Europe. From the changing à la carte dinner menu, count on a masterly soup, a textbook pâté, and a perfect steak.  The wine list has plenty of Euro treasures.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

ADDRESS: 2215 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97232, United States

CALL:  +1 503-841-6195

OPEN: Sun – Tue Closed Wed-Sat 5-9pm

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These are just a few of the many great restaurants in Portland that are Michelin star worth. With so many options to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect place to enjoy a delicious and memorable meal.