Best Lunch Restaurants in Downtown

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1. Bellpine at The Ritz-Carlton Portland

4.6

Exceptional(354)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Northwest Portland

Booked 41 times today

Located on the 20th floor, Bellpine presents panoramic views of the city and beyond. Acclaimed Executive Chef Pedro Almeida, whose previous restaurants earned Michelin Stars under his leadership, leads the culinary artistry of Bellpine. Inspiration is drawn from Oregon’s bountiful Willamette Valley, the state’s farms, ranchers, rivers, and the Pacific Ocean. The menu features ingredients indigenous to the region as well as items from local purveyors and skilled artisans. The culinary journey is accentuated with world-class wine selections featuring exceptional Oregon wineries and unique spirits crafted by the region’s master distillers.

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2. Screen Door - Pearl District

4.7

Exceptional(700)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Pearl District

Booked 58 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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3. Portland City Grill

4.5

Awesome(9412)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 112 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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4. Jake's Grill - Portland

4.6

Exceptional(2890)

Price: Moderate

• Steak • Downtown

Booked 33 times today

Located at the historic Sentinel Hotel, Jake’s Grill brings the classic American Grill traditional dining experience to downtown Portland, OR.Inspired by tradition, Jake’s Grill is proud to serve the finest meat and seafood in a classic, uncomplicated style. You will find the best steak in the city and of course, the best fresh seafood.Our classic bar serves hand-built, hand-mixed cocktails and a wide selection of single malt whiskies.Jake’s Grill can accommodate 20 – 60 guests in our banquet rooms. Let us host your next event and ensure that every detail is seamless and professional. Create a custom menu and experience that you and your guests will enjoy. Make plans to experience classic dining with us today. Call us or make your reservation online.

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5. Urban Farmer Portland

4.5

Awesome(2885)

Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Downtown

Booked 27 times today

Located in the beautiful 8th floor atrium of The Nines Hotel Portland, Urban Farmer was founded on the idea that combining responsibly sourced food, high-quality ingredients and down-to-earth values would create a new kind of steakhouse, where people could create memories and communities could thrive. We're less steak and more house. Our house - and yours.

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6. Fogo de Chao - Portland

3.9

Excellent(4305)

Price: Moderate

• Brazilian • Southwest Portland

Booked 182 times today

Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.

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7. Jake's Famous Crawfish

4.7

Exceptional(6677)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Downtown

Booked 55 times today

Have been serving downtown Portland for over 130 years, Jake's Famous Crawfish features a variety of fresh fish and seafood flown in daily, making a true Pacific Northwest statement using fresh Northwest products and served in a traditional and timeless presentation.

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8. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Pearl District

4.6

Exceptional(165)

Price: Expensive

• Thai • Pearl District

Booked 8 times today

Not your typical Thai! We are a Thai New Generation restaurant focusing on bringing you adventurous, bold flavors of traditional and non-traditional dishes using the freshest ingredients. Look out for our nightly specials from regional home cooked dishes to market fried grasshoppers. We are consistently voted the "Best Thai Restaurant" in San Francisco by Michelin Bib Gourmand 2016 - 2019.

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9. Taylor Street Tavern

4.1

Excellent(126)

Price: Moderate

• American • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

Located across from Director’s Park in the Paramount Hotel, this dual concept engages all the regions of the palate. Taylor Street Tavern polishes the ruggedly natural aspects of the Pacific Northwest into precisely crafted plates for daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings. Locally sourced ingredients also make an appearance in the house crafted cocktails and west coast wine selections.Just across the lobby, Swine Moonshine and Whiskey Bar explores the history of the American whiskey tradition, complete with a reclaimed authentic still and extensive whiskey list. Early and late happy hours keep people sipping all night long.

10. Hal's Cafe

4.2

Awesome(163)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 4 times today

Our upscale yet comfortable Hal's Café welcomes you in, where the familiar touches of McMenamins’ signature art combine with natural light, phenomenal stained glass and an open kitchen with a view of chefs, for a sophisticated dining experience.Breakfast and brunch feature dishes ranging from chilaquiles to brioche french toast, and fresh bakery items and espresso. Meet up for lunch and enjoy the wood-fired pizza fresh from the custom oven, or a specialty salad or Nashville hot chicken sandwich.Dinner is a feast, with options such as roasted chicken, lamb and halibut. House-made desserts and the extensive spirits, wine, ale and craft cocktail list are pairings to any of these dining experiences. The Bloody Mary with house-pickled vegetables is highly sought-after, as is the Zeus Fizz—with house shrub syrup.

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Annette
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Perfect experience all around. We were a party of 11 that included 3 young kids. Very relaxed atmosphere and so professional. Service was very friendly and accommodating. Food was delicious. Highly recommend.
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Urban Farmer PortlandPrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Downtown
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4.5
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Carolyn
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We ordered the Calamari as a starter! It was delicious however it would easily feed 4-6 people rather than 2 I had the kale salad which was also dry but enough for 2-3 people My 12 year old wanted scallops and our server offered to have the sauce on the side and served them with Yukon gold instead of the peppers and corn! Exactly what she wanted for her special celebration
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Portland City GrillPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Downtown
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4.5
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Karli
Portland / Oregon •1 review
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
David, our server was incredibly personable & attentive. We had high tea with amazing service & ambiance.
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Bellpine at The Ritz-Carlton PortlandPrice: Very Expensive• American• Northwest Portland
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4.6
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Murryvip
Seattle / Eastern Washington •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A real fine meal to celebrate some family birthdays! Great food & service! Do it again next year!
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Jake's Grill - PortlandPrice: Moderate• Steak• Downtown
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4.6
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Brittany
Seattle / Eastern Washington •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Everything was delicious and well paired, for example the gravy really enhanced the fried chicken rather than overpowering it or making it soggy. Mac and cheese was just the right richness and texture. Cocktail was very tasty. Presentation of everything was thoughtful. Generous portions. I was super impressed with the quality, especially for a casual come-as-you-are restaurant. Would definitely come back if we lived in Portland!
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Screen Door - Pearl DistrictPrice: Moderate• Southern• Pearl District
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4.7

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1. Bellpine at The Ritz-Carlton Portland

2. Screen Door - Pearl District

3. Portland City Grill

4. Jake's Grill - Portland

5. Urban Farmer Portland

6. Fogo de Chao - Portland

7. Jake's Famous Crawfish

8. Farmhouse Kitchen Thai Cuisine - Pearl District

9. Taylor Street Tavern

10. Hal's Cafe

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