NoobtoSalt Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Alright so I would like to surprise my wife to a nice dinner on Friday night before we head out to the coast. We don't go into Portland much for eating and I wanted to get some suggestions on where to go. I love Henry's downtown even for not being a beer drinker it seems like a cool place. I've also taken her to Fenouil. Super expensive place and that would be fine as well but wanted to see what others here would suggest. Kind of short notice but figured there was enough people on here that could recommend some place that I should still be in the clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 If you like Henry's you might also like Deschutes Brewery right down the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 If you like Henry's you might also light Deschutes Brewery right down the street. Looks similar to Henry's. Thanks for the idea. Any other suggestions? I don't mind going somewhere that's a brewery but neither of us drink beer so I was hoping there was something else in town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonH Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 A couple of my favorites for a nice dinner: Serratto on NW 21st http://www.serratto.com/ Paley's Place, NW 21st http://www.paleysplace.net/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Might give this a try, its run by one of our catering clients. Have heard its really good and they have several special nights for cooking different meals, couples. etc http://www.lincolnpdx.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 Might give this a try, its run by one of our catering clients. Have heard its really good and they have several special nights for cooking different meals, couples. etc http://www.lincolnpdx.com/ Looks like a nice place as well. I love what is posted on their menu too...(laugh) The Multnomah County Health Department would like to inform you that consuming raw or undercooked foods may indeed kill you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Speaking of raw. Do the two of you like sushi? There area a lot of good sushi restaurants in Portland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 Speaking of raw. Do the two of you like sushi? There area a lot of good sushi restaurants in Portland. Not in the slightest...(laugh) Sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Screen Door (southern) Andina (peruvian, really good food) Papa Haydn (great desserts) Hellenis Tavern (greek, really good, best calamari in town). Romantic, nice atmosphere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reef165 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Tommy O's, Joes crab shack, both very good food!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 Screen Door (southern) Andina (peruvian, really good food) Papa Haydn (great desserts) Hellenis Tavern (greek, really good, best calamari in town). Romantic, nice atmosphere Just checked out Screen doors website. How is pork spare ribs a starter???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfinsax Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 How about the Rhinelander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 How about the Rhinelander Yeah I thought about that. That's actually at the top of the list. We like Gustav's so why not treat ourselves to more good german food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saltfinsax Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 The Rhinelander is much better then Gustav's. We where bummed when the Edelweiss closed down there in Hazel dell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grassi Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Just checked out Screen doors website. How is pork spare ribs a starter???? How do you serve 3 large pieces of fried chicken on top of a waffle for breakfast....because it is awesome. It is a southern restaurant Cooking is my first hobby, reefkeeping being second. I used to live downtown so I know what I'm talking about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobtoSalt Posted March 10, 2011 Author Share Posted March 10, 2011 The Rhinelander is much better then Gustav's. We where bummed when the Edelweiss closed down there in Hazel dell. Yeah they used to have decent german food at the Edelweiss as well. I have a pretty big german background so I'm used to german cooking. It just isn't quite the same when you go to any other resturants. Maybe we will try the Rhinelander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnkrcklives Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 POK POK 3226 SE Division St · Portland LE BISTRO MONTAGE 301 SE Morrison St Both very Eclectic and great prices/portions. The food at both places is great. If you go to montage make sure you have some left overs so they make you an art sculpture out of aluminium foil. If you go to POK POK go with the specials and waiter recomendations. Especially if its your first time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefSafari Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I am not from portland, but one of the places I really like is a Lebanese Restuarant called "Nicholas Resturant"...Its easy to find...and if you like middle eastern/lebanese food, its a awesome place. They bring you out this huge giant pizza size bread that they make in thier special oven they imported from over there, and you dip it in humus...Mmmmm...so good. The Turkish Coffee is to die for too...if you like super strong coffee....All that is missing is a hookah...lol http://nicholasrestaurant.com/ By the way, the one on SE Grand is the one with the middle eastern oven that they cook the bread in, thats the one we go to all the time when in portland... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Napzard Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 You've been to Fenouil, great romantic spot with good food. Have you tried Genoa? Portland staple, fixed 5-7 course dinner. Romantic setting, a bit darker than Fenouil. Paley's place is great as well. Toro Bravo is a tapas joint that is wonderful but is best when you take more than 2 people. Apizza Sholls(bottom is the Truffle oil and 3-Cheese pizza) It is incredible. Anthony Bourdain went here a few years back and thought the same Bamboo Sushi's Kobe Burger(I dont come here for the sushi although it is very good, the burger is the best) Ringside's Kobe Filet(not as good as their Ribeye) Screen Door's Biscuit's and Gravy(Screen Door is consistently hearty and good) Screen Door's Praline Bacon(It is magical) If you're into food carts...nothing beats our culture in Portland Pastrami and Chipotle with Tillamook Cheddar on a homemade tortilla @ Pepper Box Garden State's Meatball Sandwich Fried Alligator maybe?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Napzard Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 POK POK 3226 SE Division St · Portland LE BISTRO MONTAGE 301 SE Morrison St Both very Eclectic and great prices/portions. The food at both places is great. If you go to montage make sure you have some left overs so they make you an art sculpture out of aluminium foil. If you go to POK POK go with the specials and waiter recomendations. Especially if its your first time. Can't go wrong with Pok Pok, Montage is unique. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Screen Door has the best southern inspired food in the area, bar none. Higgins is good, Huber's Giorgio's, South Park, Red Star, there are too many to list. Montage is also pretty [language filter] good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
defigart Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 http://www.lapellah.com/ Ive only been there once, but it was wonderful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finch6013 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 So many good looking restaurants! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackaninny Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Screen Door (southern) Andina (peruvian, really good food) Papa Haydn (great desserts) Hellenis Tavern (greek, really good, best calamari in town). Romantic, nice atmosphere +100 on Screen Door (have the fried chicken) Also Lincoln (NE Williams) or Trebol (NE Albina) or Pok Pok (SE Division - have drinks across the street at Whiskey Soda Lounge before) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReefSafari Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Another one I really like, not really that "Romantic" but darn good food, is Podnah's Pit BBQ, its also southern style cooking, really-REALLY good BBQ, the pulled pork and Brisket is INSANE!!, its a tiney little restuarant though... http://www.podnahspit.com/?p=photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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