Anyone eaten at Departure in the Nines Hotel in Portland? Looking for an interesting place to meet a friend for lunch. We will both be in Portland at the same time next month. The website doesn't show a menu or prices .....

I stayed there but didn't eat up at Departure. Are you sure it's open for lunch? My impression was that it was more of a night club first and a restaurant second.

Portland has tons of great restaurants so you won't have any trouble finding a good place to go. If you want to stay downtown, Andina in the Pearl would be a great and somewhat unusual option (Peruvian food).

Andina would be a good place with good ambiance. It has a bar and attracts a hip crowd. The food is very good as is the service. It is always very crowded, so make sure you have reservations.

www.andinarestaurant.com

These are some of my favorite lunch places when meeting a friend:

www.fenouilinthepearl.com

www.mothersbistro.com

www.sainthonorebakery.com

Thanks for the info. I didn't know anything about Departure until I saw an article in Sunset but I will certainly check out the other suggestions. Actually my friend is staying near the airport and wanted me to pick out a great place for lunch and I love downtown Portland so that was my suggestion. We could take MAX and enjoy the day together.....

checked out Andina and that looks like the place. Love Peruvian food and I know my friend will too. thanks for the tip.......