Best Date Night Restaurants in Southeast Portland

114 restaurants available nearby

1. L'Orange

4.9

Exceptional(122)

Price: Very Expensive

• Mediterranean • Southeast Portland

Booked 21 times today

Named one of the New York Times America's Best Restaurants 2024! Tucked away upstairs in a charming old storefront and voted one of Portland's 'Best New Restaurants' in 2023, L'Orange features an intimate dining space that beckons you to immerse yourself in a different era. Chef Joel Stocks and his talented team will guide your palate through adventurous dishes that blend European culinary traditions with the finest local ingredients. Experience the taste of "Old Portland" with every bite. Enhance your dining experience with a thoughtfully curated selection of wines, personally chosen by Owner/Winemaker Jeff Vejr and his team. While our wine list boasts a European focus, we also showcase a variety of local wines, including the exceptional offerings from Jeff's own Golden Cluster label. Join us at L'Orange for a taste of history, innovation, and the vibrant flavors of the Pacific Northwest!

2. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5655)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 79 times today

Nostrana—literally ours—invokes local. Simple food from honest ingredients. Pure, regional, Italian. Opened in 2005, Nostrana is Chef/Owner Cathy Whims’ love letter to Italy. This is a restaurant built on relationships: with our amazing farmers and purveyors, our dedicated staff, and of course with you, our guest.We hope to offer something timeless and authentic in a beautiful space, the regional specialties of Italy deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. We strive to be better every day. We're currently reserving indoor tables and bar seating. When available, outdoor patio reservations may be subject to weather disruptions.A Service Charge of 22% is applied to all checks at Nostrana, providing a professional and equitable wage for all team members.

3. OK Omens

4.7

Exceptional(467)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Southeast Portland

Booked 21 times today

Ok Omens is a James Beard nominated wine focused restaurant in Portland, Oregon. From aged wines to natural wines to small producer classics, it’s all here, presented with tasting notes and stories meant to delight and surprise. The seasonal, eclectic dinner menu & iconic Oyster Happy Hour are the perfect compliment to Portland’s most exciting wine drinking experience.We are currently offering reservations for our dining room. Our bar seats are available for walk ins every night. Check Instagram for updates :)

4. NORMANDIE

4.8

Exceptional(114)

Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary French / American • Southeast Portland

Booked 28 times today

Welcome to NORMANDIE! With simple ingredients and bold flavors, Normandie has created a name for itself within the Central Eastside’s lauded food scene. Normandie is a neighborhood bistro that combines French inspiration with the bounties of the Pacific Northwest. Expect a flavor-forward food menu with global ingredients, Pacific Northwest oysters, as well as an inventive cocktail program. Normandie is great spot for date night and happy hour diners alike. Our menu changes frequently, as we bring fresh, seasonal plates to our guests. Please contact us directly if you're not seeing availability for the size you're looking for.

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5. Portland City Grill

4.5

Awesome(9482)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 121 times today

Take in the sweeping city and landscape views. Sip a standout wine or craft cocktail. Dazzle your palate with seafood inspired by Northwest, Island or Asian milieus; an expertly prepared steak; farm-fresh salad; or another memorable dish. Our attentive staff will make you feel at home—in our rarefied air 30 floors above Portland.

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6. Laurelhurst Market

4.8

Exceptional(948)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Northeast Portland

Booked 39 times today

Please note that all "Standard" reservations are for Indoor Dining. "Outdoor" is for our Covered Patio. "Bar" is at the Bar Top. If your desired type of seating is not available, please call the restaurant. (503)206-3097 Laurelhurst Market is an American restaurant, bar and butcher shop. Not too many places can do as many things well as this particular eatery. If guests just need some premium meat to bring home to cook, the butcher shop has its own entrance at the side of the building where guests can peruse all kinds of cuts of beef, lamb, pork and various kinds of house made sausages and pate. Naturally, Laurelhurst Market's menu focuses on the many fine cuts of meat that are cut on-site as well as farm fresh produce. Appetizers include the Charcuterie Board that features house made cured meats and pates with seasonal mostarda and house pickles. The most popular entrées include the Ribeye and the Olympia Provisions Pork Chop!

7. Oma's Hideaway

4.7

Exceptional(148)

Price: Expensive

• Indonesian / Malaysian • Southeast Portland

Booked 20 times today

Oma's Hideaway is a vibrant, maximalist restaurant inspired by the life and spirit of Chef Thomas Pisha Duffly's grandmother, Kiong Tien “Tina” Vandenberg. Her ability to adapt, to make the most out of limited resources, and to stay creative while projecting warmth and brightness is the guiding force behind Oma’s Hideaway.Born during the pandemic as a pop-up in the Gado Gado parking lot, Oma’s became a permanent beacon of iridescent light in Portland’s Richmond neighborhood in 2021. The menu draws from Tina’s life story, taking influence from the craveable, soul-satisfying hawker food of Singapore and Malaysia and “turning up the volume” with exaggerated yet balanced flavors in Chef Tom’s signature style. Oma’s serves dinner accompanied by a seasonal list of hand-crafted cocktails and zero-proof drinks.

8. Alpenrausch

4.5

Awesome(206)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • Southeast Portland

Booked 20 times today

Named one of 20 Best New Restaurants in America for 2024 By Bon Appetit! In a distant European city, Fabian and Miriam vanished into the Alps, trading their city lives for mountain solitude. Once busy young professionals, their days were consumed by demanding careers, their rare weekends cherished for dining out and dancing, occasionally venturing into the mountains.But destiny intervened when Miriam inherited her grandfather's Alpine hut, nestled amidst the rustic charms of the mountains. They cut ties with the city, forsaking it for good. Days were spent farming, foraging, crafting cheese, and making wine. Nights brought cooking, baking, wine-drinking, and stargazing.Friends from the city visited, but Fabian and Miriam never looked back. They were drawn deeper into the mountains, caught in the Alpenrausch's dual meaning—the exhilaration of mountain air and the intoxication of good company, fine wine, and schnapps.Come experience Alpenrausch!

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9. Screen Door - Pearl District

4.8

Exceptional(734)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Pearl District

Booked 53 times today

Walk-in's always welcome! Screen Door is a restaurant that presents itself as a love letter to the American South and the revival of regional cooking. Each day, the restaurant receives natural, local organic meats and produce from nearby vendors. The inclusion of regional Pacific Northwest ingredients into a menu of dishes developed in the south has created a unique flavor profile in Screen Door's menu. Many of Screen Doors dishes draw their inspiration from Louisiana and the Cajun cooking that's found there. These include our world-famous fried chicken, Lowcountry shrimp and grits, smoked andouille chicken gumbo and fried okra. Other items, like the house-smoked beef brisket and braised pork shoulder, come straight from the state of Texas. The rest of the South is well represented as well with a Carolina pulled pork sandwich, chicken and waffles, crispy fried oysters and a pimiento cheese & sausage biscuit sandwich with a fried egg and cheddar grits.

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10. The Melting Pot - Portland

4.4

Awesome(2589)

Price: Expensive

• Fondue • Downtown

Booked 57 times today

You could just eat dinner ... or ... you can fondue at The Melting Pot! We are a Portland institution since 1989 and we invite you to dine with us today.* We are unlike any other restaurant in town. We offer a truly unique dining experience that is not only fun and interactive, but delicious! * We specialize in celebrations, whether it's a birthday, date night or you're just celebrating life!* We offer special packages for your big night out, including balloons, roses and teddy bears that are ready for you when you arrive.* Proudly offering, and setting the trend in, gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan dining options.

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Kris
Portland / Oregon •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
The food was delicious and creative. The service was outstanding. The room was beautiful. We had a wonderful evening. I explore a lot of restaurants in Portland and while traveling, this restaurant is one of my new favorites. I will be back and bring family and friends.
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L'OrangePrice: Very Expensive• Mediterranean• Southeast Portland
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4.9
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KatherineVIP
Portland / Oregon •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Personable service and thoughtful wine list that supports young local winemakers.
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OK OmensPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Southeast Portland
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4.7
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AddyVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had the radicchio salad, beef and pork gnocchi and tagliata. The salad was so fresh and delicious, the Caesar style dressing was absolutely to die for and it wasn’t overdressed (which is a usual problem for me). The beef and pork gnocchi was soft and tender, and the ragu was so flavorful. The tagliata was cooked to perfection and the chimichurri was the perfect compliment. I’m really glad I didn’t let the string of poor reviews impact my decision to dine here. Perfect atmosphere, impeccable service and some of the best Italian food I’ve had in a while. Brava Nostrana!
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
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4.7
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Serena
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The views from the restaurant are amazing! The table was perfect, just what we needed for our business meeting. The management was very accommodating when I had to add additional seating the day before. The staff showed us exceptional service and was super friendly plus very knowledgeable about the menu. We had an excellent time and will definitely be back!
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Portland City GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.5
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Mimi
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had the hanger steak, stake frits, and a hamburger. All were delicious and cooked according to our request. We love the food, atmosphere and location of LM and will return soon.
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Laurelhurst MarketPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Northeast Portland
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4.8

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114 restaurants available nearby

1. L'Orange

2. Nostrana

3. OK Omens

4. NORMANDIE

5. Portland City Grill

6. Laurelhurst Market

7. Oma's Hideaway

8. Alpenrausch

9. Screen Door - Pearl District

10. The Melting Pot - Portland

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