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Yalla

4.9
4.9
133 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Innovative
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.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Northwest, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (503) 206-4007
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Southwest Portland
  • Cross street
    Located on SW Capitol Highway and SW 36th Ave
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 133 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Portland / Oregon

    Best Food

  • Portland / Oregon

    Innovative

  • Portland / Oregon

    Healthy

  • Portland / Oregon

    Neighborhood gem

  • Portland

    Best Overall

  • Portland

    Best Food

  • Portland

    Innovative

  • Portland

    Healthy

  • Portland

    Neighborhood gem

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Yalla delights with "amazing food," creative dishes, and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests love the unique flavors, standout items like creamy hummus, and seasonal menu changes. The attentive service and inviting patio make it perfect for celebrations or casual dining. A neighborhood favorite, it's consistently praised for its "exceptional and interesting food."

133 Reviews
  1. Susan

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved it. A bit pricey, but fully enjoyed my dinner experience. Many choices on the menu and staff was outstanding.

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  2. Amy

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always a great experience excellent food and drinks Would definitely recommend

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  3. Alan

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always the hummus is amazing and the warm pita bread is perfect served with it. The Fried Chicken is so delicious ! Radicchio is amazing. Burnt Basque Cheescake is the best.

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  4. Teri

    VIP

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was outstanding, the waitstaff attentive and helpful but not overbearing. It was quiet enough that conversation was easy.

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  5. Julie

    Hawaii

    12 reviews

    4.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been coming to Yalla annually since they opened for our Anniversary. This year there has been a definite change from small plates to more meal size. As always the food was amazing. My husband thought this was the best yet.

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  6. Emerson

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Blew any expectations out of the water. The food was so yummy, dynamic, and flavorful. We really appreciated the roasted cauliflower, cornbread, and the pastrami collectively blew all our socks off. Perfect date night or sit down dinner spotnfor any occasion. Will be back asap to try brunch out

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  7. KKpdx

    Portland

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on December 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday smoked prime rib dinner is amazing!!! Yalla never dissapoints.

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  8. Zac

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Yalla is consistently delicious. Always excited to come back

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  9. Molly

    VIP

    Portland

    69 reviews

    5.0

    69 reviews

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Consistently top notch. Our group loved the creamy hummus with burnt ends and poblano, cedar planked salmon, fennel apple salad, squash dip with rose petal harissa, and the fluffiest pita bread. All were boldly flavored and outstanding. It’s a beautiful, cozy space as well. Wound up the evening with a wonderfully sweet and fragrant Turkish coffee. Perfect vibe inside for a chilly autumn night or enjoy the patio in the summer. Thank you, Yalla!

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  10. Jessica

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had an exceptional birthday date dinner here. Excellent service and super friendly staff, amazing food, and lovely ambiance. Great options & accommodations for all dietary needs: omnivore, pescatarian or vegan. What a gem. Will be back!

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FAQs

Yalla offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 206-4007.

Yalla is rated 4.9 stars by 133 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 29 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Yalla

7850 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219-2494

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Located on SW Capitol Highway and SW 36th Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Southwest Portland
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Northwest, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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