Best Family Style Restaurants in Forest Park

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31 restaurants available nearby

1. Dolly Olive

4.8

Exceptional(227)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Northwest Portland

Booked 34 times today

Located in the heart of Downtown Portland, OR on the bustling corner of SW Alder & SW 12th, Dolly Olive centers around Southern Mediterranean ingredients and flavors, with an emphasis on an in house bakery program, fresh made pastas, and Italian aperitifs. Dolly Olive sports an inviting atmosphere featuring soft leather banquettes, warm wood accents, and custom patterned tiles. We're currently serving brunch & dinner daily with a midday aperitivo hour. Whether you're stopping in for a pre-show dinner, celebrating a special event in your life, or just popping in for a quick bite at Dolly Olive you can expect an excellent experience, start to finish.

2. Yalla

4.8

Exceptional(174)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Southwest Portland

Booked 42 times today

Yalla is a neighborhood Mediterranean smokehouse from the Sesame Collective restaurant group. Opened in summer of 2020, Yalla brings a Mediterranean smokehouse to the heart of the Multnomah Village neighborhood in Portland, Oregon. With a menu of smoked meats, seasonal vegetables, and comfort dishes, Yalla is currently open for delivery, take out, and full service dining. Yalla is helmed by Chef/Owner Kasey Mills and Chef de Cuisine Daniel Valley.

3. LeChon

4.8

Exceptional(3625)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• South American • Southwest Portland

Booked 50 times today

Lechon is a South American dining experience that seamlessly combines the fiery cooking of Argentina, Chile and Patagonia, along with creative inspiration of the chef. Enjoy perfectly charred 28-day dry-aged ribeye, grilled octopus with chorizo, housemade piquillo pepper and pork empanadas, slow roasted lechon, refreshing ceviches and smoked bone marrow.Executive Chef Jaco Smith consistently pushes the boundaries on traditional Latin fare by incorporating wood-fired flavors into his cuisine while boasting a view of the Willamette River that few Portland restaurants can offer. Smith comes from a large family of cattle, sheep and grain farmers. He started cooking at a young age in his mother’s kitchen. His favorite childhood memories include the tastes of dulce de leche, flan and grilled breads, reminiscent of South American flavors and commonly found on South African kitchen tables.

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4. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(227)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland

Booked 39 times today

Mediterranean Exploration is a restaurant located in Portland, Oregon that specializes in serving upscale Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. The restaurant features casual dining in an industrial setting with a chic décor. Mediterranean Exploration serves dinner nightly and offers a variety of raw, oven, mezza, piato and grilled options on the menu for diners to choose from. The restaurant features a seasonal, market driven menu that changes daily based on seasonal varieties and the local farmers' produce available.

5. Shalom Y'all

4.9

Exceptional(160)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Southeast Portland

Booked 34 times today

Shalom Y'all is an exploration and celebration of the Levant. We combines flavors and dishes from the Eastern Mediterranean, North Africa, and the Middle East with the produce and proteins of the Pacific Northwest to produce a phenomenal menu. Some standout items include the grilled lamb chops in Greek vinaigrette, the Baharat spiced chicken kebab served over mejadara, and our silky hummus served with fresh baked pita.Shalom Y'all is located in the heart of Eastside Portland, Oregon and boasts a charming, industrial atmosphere featuring exposed cement walls flanked by warm wooden accents. You'll experience innovative yet approachable cuisine, an inspired menu of cocktails and beverages, all in a lively atmosphere.We are currently reserving seating in our Dining Room, our Bar (21+), and our Chef's Counter.

6. Arden

4.9

Exceptional(1045)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Northwest Portland

Booked 24 times today

Arden is an idyllic retreat tucked into Portland's Pearl District. Arden delivers seasonal Pacific Northwest cuisine and an award-winning wine program featuring over 250 bottles, many with bottle age. Guests have the option to dine a la carte or enjoy the chef's prix fixe menu ($70): a shared experience that features 4 courses of seasonal cuisine. Coursed wine pairings are also available ($45). Arden is named in homage to Shakespeare's famous forest - a place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and appreciate nature's bounty and beauty. The restaurant invites you to take an exiting culinary adventure through the Pacific Northwest, and explore the incredible range of ingredients that the region has to offer.

A photo of The Tavern at Heathman restaurant

7. The Tavern at Heathman

3.9

Excellent(295)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Downtown

Booked 24 times today

Located in downtown Portland, The Tavern at Heathman blends historic charm with farm to table Pacific Northwest cuisine. Set within the Historic Heathman Hotel, this esteemed restaurant offers an intimate ambiance and a menu that celebrates the region's bounty. From King Salmon to our Smash Burger, each dish showcases the best of local ingredients. Book your reservation for breakfast or dinner and come cozy up in The Tavern!

8. Grand Amari

4.6

Exceptional(168)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 3 times today

Grand Amari is a traditional Italian dining destination inspired by the food traditions of Italy, fine Italian wine, and amaro. We are working with pasture raised proteins, seasonal local organic produce, and highlighting the quality of handmade products. Simplicity and care in our approach is key. Start your evening off by perusing our extensive wine list while enjoying a platter of scallop crudo with a glass of grower Champagne. Follow that with our delicate handmade agnolotti or squid ink bucatini, then indulge in grass fed bistecca alla fiorentina or salt crusted branzino. Don't forget to get a bottle of Barolo with your bistecca! Wrap up your dinner with an array of Italian desserts and our indulgent amaro cart and menu.

9. Bar Dolly

4.7

Exceptional(25)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Dining Bar • Downtown

Booked 11 times today

Bar Dolly, a new wine and cocktail destination from the Sesame Collective Restaurant Group, serves as a companion bar to next door sister southern Italian restaurant Dolly Olive. Bar Dolly offers anextensive collection of Mediterranean wines, and regional dishes. The spritz menu includes Italian classics like Aperol spritzes and Bicicletas and the house Negroni is an instant classic, poured tableside. Bar Dolly shares a kitchen with Dolly Olive, which centers around Southern Mediterranean ingredients and flavors, with an emphasis on an in house bakery program, fresh made pastas and other dishes that are treated simply and presented elegantly. Chef Casey Brigan and Sesame Collective Culinary Director Natalie Gullish have developed a menu of featured Dolly Olive favorites, as well as a few more snack-forward options like salami and cheese boards.

10. Wine & Growl

4.8

Exceptional(79)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Farm-to-table • Beaverton

Booked 4 times today

Wine & Growl is a local Pacific Northwest Restaurant brought to you by Executive Chef Daniel De La Rosa and our in house Sommelier Tina Shibuya. We focus on fresh, quality ingredients sourced from farmers markets and in partnership with our Local Purveyors.

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Ivan
Portland / Oregon •1 review
4.0
Dined 1 day ago
Great attitude, excellent service and fabulous dishes. Overall, it was great time at Lechon! Just one thing to consider, the Rib Eye Steak is overpriced. However, is very tasty!
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LeChonPrice: Moderate• South American• Southwest Portland
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4.8
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Daniel
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
I had a private note to send to Yala and was unable to send it unless I filled this portion out, but I do not wish to write a review.
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YallaPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Southwest Portland
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4.8
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ConneeC
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Service and food were excellent! I highly recommend!
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Dolly OlivePrice: Expensive• Italian• Northwest Portland
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4.8
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VictoriaVIP
Portland / Oregon •25 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
I had been planing to go to Shalom Y'all for quite some time and never quite made it. WHY DID I WAIT??? The food is all delicious, well seasoned and the portions are generous. Our server had excellent suggestions about what we may want to add to our order. Since things are family style, it can be a little challenging to know how much to order when unfamiliar with the portion sizes. I was particularly fond of the baharat chicken kabab on a bed of mejadra. The flavors and textures complemented each other so well. I will be back and bring friends.
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Shalom Y'allPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Southeast Portland
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4.9
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco Bay Area •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Fantastic food, great service, vibes always present. Easily my new favorite place to nom in Portland.
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Mediterranean Exploration CompanyPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Northwest Portland
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4.8

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