Must-see restaurants in Oregon

  • Horse Radish

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Gourmet meals, cheese plates and a wine bar in the heart of Carlton, with weekly dinner specials (6pm to 8pm Friday and Saturday) featuring dishes like…

  • Wild Pear

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    A popular deli, Wild Pear serves up tasty soups, sandwiches and salads, along with fancier options like a lobster melt. There's also a Greek wrap,…

  • St Honoré Boulangerie

    Portland

    Popular for its luscious breads and pastries, this modern-rustic bakery in the Northwest district also serves savory dishes like panini, salade Niçoise…

  • Castagna

    Portland

    At this elegantly upscale prix-fixe restaurant, chef Justin Woodward transforms seasonal ingredients into works of art with truly amazing textures and…

  • Baked Alaska

    Northern Oregon Coast

    One of Astoria's finest restaurants, Baked Alaska sits right atop a pier on the water – views are excellent. Lunch means 0.5lb gourmet burgers and…

  • Olympia Provisions

    Portland

    French-inspired rotisserie bistro serving up charcuterie and cheese boards, gourmet sandwiches, salads and deli items, and main plates such as rotisserie…

  • Crescent Cafe

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Solid breakfast spot serving up comfort dishes like creamed chicken and biscuits with eggs, or a grilled ham and cheddar sandwich with caramelized onions…

  • Victorian Café

    Bend

    One of Bend's best breakfast spots, the Victorian Café is especially awesome for its eggs Benedict (nine kinds). It's also good for sandwiches, burgers,…

  • Petite Provence

    Columbia River Gorge

    It's a little taste of Paris in The Dalles. One of a few branches in the region, this attractive cafe-bistro serves up luscious pastries, along with tasty…

  • Kenny & Zuke's

    Portland

    The only place in the city for real Jewish deli food: bagels, pickled herring, homemade pickles and latkes (potato pancakes). But the real draw is the…

  • Multnomah Falls Lodge

    Columbia River Gorge

    The Multnomah Falls Lodge offers a fine Northwest-style dining option right at the base of the falls, with dishes like sesame-miso baked coho salmon and a…

  • Astoria Brewing Company Wet Dog Café

    Northern Oregon Coast

    For casual dining there's this large, family-friendly brewpub, with beers like Poop Deck Porter and Bitter Bitch IPA. The grub is typically pub style …

  • Rogue Brewer's on the Bay

    Northern Oregon Coast

    This casual eatery serves up clam chowder, BLTs, pulled-pork sliders, Kobe burgers and salads. The view of Yaquina Bay is a plus, and the bar's a great…

  • Nick's Italian Cafe

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Going strong for over 30 years, Nick's was named one of 'America's Classics' by the James Beard Foundation in 2014. It doesn't offer slick, contemporary…

  • Little T American Baker

    Portland

    This bakery has the best baguette in town, as well as quiches and salads for lunch. Don't forget dessert – order a delicious pastry (or three) such as the…

  • Café Nell

    Portland

    This little bistro in Nob Hill is both cozy and sophisticated. Large portions of comfort food range from breakfast omelets and oysters on the half shell…

  • Pho Van Fresh

    Portland

    This Pearl District outpost of the Pho Van chainlet serves ultra-fresh classic Vietnamese food in a no-nonsense setting. Try one of the many salad roll…

  • Bar Avignon

    Portland

    A romantic setting for snacky plates to share (try the Washington mussels), or real mains like bouillabaisse or steak au poivre. You'll want to linger…

  • Uno Mas

    Portland

    One of several small eateries inside the complex called The Ocean, Uno Mas serves top-notch steamed tacos (noon to 3pm only) as well as other authentic…

  • Norma's

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Look for the lighthouse shape atop this family-friendly restaurant, which serves up a medley of seafood dishes, from halibut steaks to Alaska king crab to…

  • Pine Tavern

    Bend

    Long-running, popular and traditional family-friendly restaurant near the river. Everyone should find something to like here, from the great half-pound…

  • Kyllo's

    Northern Oregon Coast

    One of Lincoln City's few restaurants with an ocean view, popular Kyllo's offers good clam chowder, seafood, salads, pastas, burgers and steaks. Some…

  • Mo's Restaurant

    Northern Oregon Coast

    One of a chain of coastal seafood restaurants, this particular Mo's has a view of the coast to die for – plus the chowder is reliably good. It's a laid…

  • Tidal Raves

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Both the food and the view are awesome at this popular restaurant overlooking the ocean. Seafood is a specialty, from grilled wild salmon to razor-clam…

  • Doppio Coffee

    Columbia River Gorge

    Very popular and trendy coffeehouse serving up egg sandwiches for breakfast and panini and salads for lunch. Especially pleasant on warm days, when the…

  • Sparrow Bakery

    Bend

    This bakery is famous for its Ocean Rolls, a delicious cardamom-laced sweet pastry – but the breakfast sandwiches, including an outstanding cream cheese…

  • Wildflower Grill

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Located at the north end of town, this diner serves up tasty sandwiches, burgers and salads. Try the oyster po'boy, wilted spinach salad or crab benedict…

  • Roseanna’s Cafe

    Northern Oregon Coast

    All around the best place to eat on this stretch of coastline is this little cafe in Oceanside. Choose from pastas, seafood and veggie options served in a…

  • Allan's Coffee & Tea

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    A popular corner coffee shop grinding up local beans and offering snacks like soups, salads, sandwiches and wraps, plus milkshakes and smoothies. Live…

  • The Grateful Bread

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Start with heaping portions of fresh and delicious soups, salads, tacos, dory-caught fish, veggie and meat dishes, then finish with fabulous fresh breads,…

  • Tina's

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    This small, renowned French-influenced restaurant does meat dishes such as lamb, rabbit and duck to perfection. Expect local, organic and seasonal…

  • Nana's Irish Pub

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Great hangout pub in Nye Beach, with good atmosphere and reasonable prices. The 'Bunratty Reuben' sandwich comes locally recommended, or try the shepherd…

  • Takoda's

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Located near the Shell station about 10 miles west of McKenzie Bridge is this popular restaurant serving up a variety of interesting sandwiches, burgers…

  • Bunk Bar

    Portland

    Sandwiches are an art at this low-key Portland hangout, which also has a lively bar and live shows on weekends. The tuna melt and the roast beef have been…

  • La Rambla

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Try as many dishes as possible by ordering several tapas at this upscale, atmospheric restaurant. Main dishes (seafood stew, roasted pork shoulder) are…

  • Canteen

    Portland

    Treat yourself to a decadently healthy breakfast bowl, fresh-squeezed juice or smoothie at this cute cafe, which uses only organic and locally sourced…

  • La Maison

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Sweet little bakery-cafe serving up French crepes and omelets for breakfast and gourmet sandwiches and salads for lunch. Try the duck-egg quiche lorraine…

  • Boda's Kitchen

    Columbia River Gorge

    This low-key deli offers delicious, healthy sandwiches, wraps, daily soups and specials, and a locally beloved rotisserie chicken. You can also pick up…

  • Bridgewater Bistro

    Northern Oregon Coast

    Fine dining with great water views in a beautiful lofty space. There are fancy sandwiches, salads and burgers for lunch and gourmet seafood and steak…

  • Blue Scorcher Bakery Café

    Northern Oregon Coast

    This artsy, organic co-op coffeehouse and bakery has free wi-fi and tasty salads, sandwiches and egg dishes, as well as luscious pastries. Vegetarian and…