Portland, OR restaurant suggestions

[swingline]

The wife and I are traveling later this month to Oregon for a friend's wedding in Salem, flying in and out of PDX. We'll be in Salem for two nights, Astoria one night and then Portland one night before our morning flight home (direct!).

I need suggestions for a place to eat on our last night in the PNW. More than a decade ago I worked in the Pearl, and the then-GF and I ate at a few places there but I can't remember them. Not looking to break the bank, but also don't want some greasy spoon. Think upper middle class or slightly higher.

What say ye, SJ?

 

[PCLoadLetter]

Was just there and ate at Jake's Famous Crawfish downtown. It's been there 100+ years. The food was damn good and not nearly as expensive as I would have anticipated.

Condolences on your two nights in Salem.

 

[Buck]

Check out the Gilt Club:


Although, Colin the chicken has probably been served and consumed by now.

 

[Earthman]

Try Fishermans Porch for brunch.while waiting for table explore feminist bookstore

 

[SpeedTchr]

Several years ago I really enjoyed a German place called Rheinlander. Good food and a fun spot.

 

[spikechiquet]

If you have never had a Cornish Pasty...check out Saraveza Bottle Shop. Craft beer and meat pies.
You're welcome.

Saraveza Bottle Shop and Pasty Tavern

 

[Madhavok]

Screen Door. Get there early to be near the front of the line when they open.

 

[swingline]

Screen Door menu looks like I need to hike a lot to work off any meal there.

 

[wicked]

If you have time for breakfast in the AM, there's a diner with a really quirky menu ... including a vagitarian omelette.

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Edit: It may be too greasy spoon for your tastes, but I also like kitsch.

 

[John]

I really liked Por Que No on Mississippi Ave. It's in a pretty hippy part of town and the people watching from the outdoor seating is almost as good as the food.

 

[swingline]

Wife is looking for seafood or a place that locally sources their food. No chains.

And if you have suggestions for Salem and Astoria, send those, too. Thanks!

 

[PCLoadLetter]

Astoria doesn't have much, but if you're willing to cross the bridge into Washington there are some really great places about 15-20 miles north in Long Beach and Ocean Park. I spent a night in Astoria last month and had lunch and dinner in Long Beach.

Nanci & Jimella's Cafe & Cocktails

Jimella and Nanci used to run The Ark, a nationally renowned place in Ocean Park, which is pretty much the middle of nowhere on the Long Beach Peninsula. (My folks used to have a place there, so I spent a lot of time in Ocean Park.) I haven't eaten at their new place, but based on The Ark I have no doubt it's fabulous.

42nd Street Cafe - long beach wa peninsula - casual upscale Pacific NW

42nd St is another place with a really tremendous chef who decided to open a restaurant in a goofy little coastal town. It doesn't look like much, but it's really damn good.

Doogers Seafood | Seafood Made Right

If you just want solid, cheaper seafood Dooger's is pretty good.

Haven't been to Salem in years. Was sort of an Applebee's kind of town back then.