Budget Restaurants in Portland

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Budget Restaurants in Portland

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Al-Amir
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Middle Eastern
Downtown
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Alameda Brewhouse
A spacious dining room and bar in a high-ceiling room with light...
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American
East of the Willamette
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Alexis
The Mediterranean furnishings here consist only of white walls...
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Greek
Old Town/Chinatown
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Apizza Scholls
You will pay more for this pizza, but the crispy yet chewy crust—the...
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Italian
East of the Willamette
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Aquariva
Choose from a vast selection of innovative Italian tapas—such... | Reserve Online
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Italian
West of Downtown
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Bastas
In a converted Tastee-Freez, this arty bistro serves dishes from...
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Italian
Nob Hill
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Bernie's Southern Bistro
You definitely won't find finer soul food in Portland. At first...
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Southern
East of the Willamette
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BeWon
Named for the favorite secret garden of ancient Korean royalty...
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Korean
Nob Hill
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Bijou Cafe
This spacious, sunny, high-ceiling restaurant has some of the...
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American
Downtown
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Biwa
Taking ramen to whole new heights is what this bustling, industrial...
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Japanese
East of the Willamette
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Bo Restobar
Combining the trend of tapas and chic cocktails, this "restobar"...
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Asian
Downtown
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Bread and Ink
The old-fashioned elegance will strike you as soon as you walk...
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American
East of the Willamette
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Bush Garden
This authentic Japanese restaurant, which opened in 1960, is...
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Japanese
Downtown
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Caffé Mingo
Straightforward, flavorful and fresh is what you'll find from...
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Italian
Pearl District
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clarklewis
This cutting-edge restaurant, aka "darklewis" for impractical... | Reserve Online
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Continental
East of the Willamette
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Clyde Common
If you want to experience "community," then this bustling, contemporary...
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Continental
Downtown
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Colosso
A dimly lit tapas bar and restaurant, casual Colosso is one of...
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Spanish
East of the Willamette
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The Country Cat
Bacon lovers beware: you've found hog heaven. Slow cooked, smoked...
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American
East of the Willamette
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Dan & Louis's Oyster Bar
Oysters at this Portland landmark near the river come fried...
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Seafood
Downtown
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Eleni's Philoxenia
This upscale version of its sister restaurant in Sellwood offers...
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Greek
Pearl District
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Equinox
Locally grown organic produce, free-range meats, wild seafood...
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Continental
East of the Willamette
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Esparza's Tex-Mex Cafe
Be prepared for south-of-the-border craziness at this beloved...
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Southwestern
East of the Willamette
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Fong Chong
Although it looks run-down, Fong Chong is considered by some...
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Chinese
Old Town/Chinatown
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The Heathman
Chef Philippe Boulot revels in fresh ingredients of the Pacific... | Reserve Online
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Continental
Downtown
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Il Piatto
On a quiet residential street, this laid-back trattoria and espresso...
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Italian
East of the Willamette
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Jake's Famous Crawfish
Diners have been enjoying fresh Pacific Northwest seafood in... | Reserve Online
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Seafood
Downtown
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Jake's Grill
Not to be confused with the Jake's of seafood fame, this eatery... | Reserve Online
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American
Downtown
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Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub
Step into cool, dark Kells for a pint of Guinness and such authentic...
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Irish
Downtown
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Ken's Artisan Pizza
Old wine barrels and hungry crowds surround the pizza prep area...
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Italian
East of the Willamette
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Kinta
Organic seasonal vegetables, such as eggplant, shiitake mushrooms...
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Pan-Asian
East of the Willamette
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L'Astra Bistro
Come as you are to this no-frills restaurant for a simple selection...
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Continental
East of the Willamette
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Le Bistro Montage
Spicy Cajun is the jumping-off point for the chef at this sassy...
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Southern
East of the Willamette
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Le Happy
This tiny creperie just outside of the hubbub of the Pearl District...
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French
Pearl District
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Lemongrass
Set in an old house, this lovely, intimate establishment consistently...
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Thai
East of the Willamette
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Lucy's Table
Amid this corner bistro's regal purple and gold interior, chef...
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Continental
Nob Hill
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MacTarnahan's Taproom
The copper beer-making equipment at the door tips you off to...
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American
Nob Hill
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Mama Mia Trattoria
Warmth and comfort are the specialties of Mama's, which is the...
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Italian
Downtown
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Mandarin Cove
One of Portland's better Chinese restaurants has Hunan- and Szechuan-style...
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Chinese
Downtown
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Marina Fish House
When it comes to river, bridge, and city-skyline views, there's...
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Seafood
Downtown
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McCormick & Schmick's
The seafood is flawless at this lively restaurant, where you... | Reserve Online
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Seafood
Downtown
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McMenamins Kennedy School Courtyard Restaurant
Whether you are coming to the Kennedy School to stay overnight...
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American
East of the Willamette
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Mint
The owner of this cool, romantic restaurant happens also to be...
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Continental
East of the Willamette
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Mother's Bistro
The menu is loaded with home-style favorites—macaroni and...
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American
Downtown
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Nostrana
Named The Oregonian's 2006 Restaurant of the Year, this restaurant...
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Italian
East of the Willamette
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Old Spaghetti Factory
An old trolley car, oversize velvet chairs, dark wood, and fun...
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Italian
West of Downtown
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Original Pancake House
Not to be confused with any chain imitations, this pancake house...
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American
West of Downtown
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Pambiche
Locals know that you can drive by Pambiche any night of the week...
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Caribbean
East of the Willamette
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Papa Haydn/Jo Bar
Many patrons come to this bistro just for the luscious desserts...
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American
Nob Hill
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Pazzo
The aromas of roasted garlic and wood smoke greet patrons of... | Reserve Online
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Italian
Downtown
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Perry's on Fremont
This diner, still famous for burgers, chicken potpies, and fish-and-chips...
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American
East of the Willamette
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Pine Street Bistro & Wine Bar
More than half the menu is vegetarian, but the leg of lamb served...
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Middle Eastern
Downtown
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Podnah's Pit BBQ
This nondescript little storefront diner hardly even declares...
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Southern
East of the Willamette
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Pok Pok & Whiskey Soda Lounge
There's no shortage here of culinary adventure here. Food here...
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Asian
East of the Willamette
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Portland Steak & Chophouse
Expensive cuts of steak and prime rib are the draw at this steak...
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Steak
Downtown
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Red Star Tavern & Roast House
Cooked in a wood-burning oven, smoker, rotisserie, or grill... | Reserve Online
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American
Downtown
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Rheinlander
A strolling accordionist and singing servers entertain as patrons... | Reserve Online
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German
East of the Willamette
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Rock Bottom Brewing Co.
Some locals might balk at the idea of a corporate brewpub in...
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American
Downtown
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Saucebox
Creative pan-Asian cuisine and many creative cocktails draw the... | Reserve Online
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Asian
Downtown
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Savoy
Diners have their choice of sitting in either the dark and cozy...
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American
East of the Willamette
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Sayler's Old Country Kitchen
Home of the massive 72-ounce steak (free if you can eat it in...
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Steak
East of the Willamette
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Siam Society
Oversize red shutter doors, a beautiful outdoor patio surrounded...
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Asian
East of the Willamette
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Silk, by Pho Van
This spacious, minimalist restaurant is the newer and trendier...
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Vietnamese
Pearl District
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Southpark Seafood Grill & Wine Bar
Wood-fired seafood is served in this comfortable, art deco-tinged...
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Seafood
Downtown
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Taqueria Nueve
If you have a South of the border sense of adventure—and...
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Mexican
East of the Willamette
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Thai Noon
Thai Noon is a popular spot that serves excellent traditional...
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Thai
East of the Willamette
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Thanh Thao
This busy Asian diner in the heart of Portland's bohemian Hawthorne...
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Vietnamese
East of the Willamette
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Typhoon!
A Buddha statue with burning incense watches over diners at this... | Reserve Online
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Thai
Downtown
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Widmer Gasthaus
This Old World-style brewpub, part of the adjacent Widmer Brothers...
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German
East of the Willamette
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Wild Abandon and the Red Velvet Lounge
Inside this small, bohemian-looking building, owner Michael Cox...
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Continental
East of the Willamette
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