Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Portland / Oregon

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Portland / Oregon? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Alpha Bravo Bar

4.7

4.7 (30)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Newberg

About the restaurant

Step into a hidden gem where the art of ramen meets an eclectic speakeasy atmosphere. At Alpha Bravo, you’re invited to create your own perfect bowl from a selection of fresh ingredients in a rich broth tailored to your taste. An elevated wine list will make pairing a glass with your perfect dish a treat. Join us for a unique dining experience where creativity and flavor come together in every sip and slurp!

Top review

Tyberius

Dined 2 days ago

Experience was amazing as always! Can’t wait to come back!

Clockwork Rose Tea Emporium

4.8

4.8 (1235)

$50 and over

Afternoon Tea

Beaverton

About the restaurant

Clockwork Rose Tea Emporium is the Worlds first Steampunk Tea Room!
The worlds only Steampunk Tea Room has arrived in Downtown Beaverton, Relaxing atmosphere, good music and wonderful tea.

We only serve one thing on our menu during the day time, and that is our Famous Afternoon Tea Experience.

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Amanda

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

Lovely tea party! Delicious tea and snacks. Highly recommend!

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Experience

Clockwork Rose Tea Experience

Xiao Ye

4.9

4.9 (31)

$50 and over

American

Northeast Portland

About the restaurant

Xiao Ye is a unique dining destination in Portland, Oregon, celebrated for its innovative approach to first-generation American cuisine. With a menu inspired by the rich flavors that define American dining today, Xiao Ye offers nostalgic comfort food with contemporary culinary techniques.

At Xiao Ye, diners can enjoy a variety of dishes that reflect the diverse backgrounds and cultural influences from Chef Louis and his team. From hearty classics to creative twists, the menu is designed to appeal to a wide range of tastes. Their ever-changing menu allows for creativity and showcases seasonal produce of the PNW. Be sure to try their masa & mochiko Mini Madeleines!

The candlelit, cozy interiors with mismatched chairs, makes it an ideal spot for gatherings, from a casual dinner with friends, a family dinner, or special celebration. Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning as a regular, you can expect a warm welcome and attentive service from the team lead by Jolyn Chen.

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Rob

Dined today

Ten words to describe the experience: Clean, delicious, thoughtful, timely, hospitable, gracious, informative, comfortable, bright, proper.

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Experience

Evan Funke Guest Chef Dinner at Xiao Ye

Don's Favorite Foods

5.0

5 (121)

$50 and over

Contemporary Italian

Beaverton

About the restaurant

Don’s Favorite Foods is a prix-fixe restaurant created by husband and wife team Chef Don Salamone and Kate Laurents in partnership with Sommelier Adam Galbraith.
Cocktails courtesy of Jeffrey Morgenthaler & "Banjo" Amberg.

Our menu changes monthly and highlights dishes Don grew up with as well as those he mastered though working at Michelin-starred restaurants across the country.

From Don: You may find gnocchi like my Ma used to make or Italian sausage modeled after my Godfather’s, Oreste “Ernie” Capone. You might find scallops still in their shells, Oregon pork in the style of Braciole, & popovers I learned to make from my mother-in-law, Terry, because she makes those every Christmas morning... beef tartare, sea urchin, caviar, etc too. These things are all my favorites.

We hope you’ll find your new favorites here too.

*Note- if you are using a gift certificate to book you must email reservations@donsfavoritefoods.com - do not book through OpenTable. Thank you!*

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Song

Dined today

Everything was great. All of the courses were so delicious. The rigatoni was perfection and the pistachio swmifreddo was magical. My husband and I had a wonderful date night.

Osteria La Briccola

5.0

5 (1390)

$31 to $50

Italian

Ashland

About the restaurant

Due to limited seating, we request that dining times be limited to 1.5 hours for parties of two and 2 hours for parties of three or more. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

We ask that our patrons please arrive no more than 10 minutes prior to their reservation as we have limited space to accommodate waiting guests.

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Jarrett

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing food! Great place to have work dinner. All were impressed!

Decant

4.9

4.9 (639)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Medford

About the restaurant

We believe in living a clean, natural and organic lifestyle mirroring that of the old world, where people eat only local foods. Most of our ingredients are certified organic and we source from local farmers to promote sustainability. We want to showcase how fertile the Southern Oregon valley is and the amazing bounty available from local farmers.

We're excited to share our wine and food knowledge with Southern Oregon. We want to educate anyone willing to learn on wines of the world as well as how they compare to local wines. We will strive to constantly create new menu items and wine pairings.

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Shane

Dined 2 days ago

Amazing experience hands down. The food was amazing and so were the servers. It was a wonderful dining experience.

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4.9

4.9 (938)

$50 and over

Mexican

Pearl District

About the restaurant

James Beard-nominated, Chef's Prix Fixe Tasting Experience by Executive Chef Jose Camarena, recontextualizes Mexican cuisine and culture through Storytelling.

We exclusively offer a prix fixe tasting menu experience, with a longer and shorter option. Both experiences are meant to honor the complex history that created each dish, as well as leave a lasting impact on all those who taste this beautiful food and listen to our stories.

República is a tasting menu-only restaurant.
We offer a full tasting menu experience for $150 per person, or a briefer experience for $128 per person.

We kindly require all guests to disclose all dietary restrictions and allergies prior to their reservation. We are unable to accommodate allergies to nightshades, chile, allium, rice . Additionally we are not a gluten free kitchen and are unable to provide nut and seed free diners.

Please note our menu offerings change daily.
What you see below, is NOT our current menu.

Top review

Dined 6 days ago

The food, setting, and service was everything you’d want in a tasting dinner. The staff was so knowledgeable, friendly, and fun! 10/10 recommend and would absolutely go again. Great experience. Thank you ✨

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Experience

Salt & Straw Ice Cream Dinner

Margarita Factory - Happy Valley

4.7

4.7 (63)

$30 and under

Mexican

Happy Valley

About the restaurant

Margarita Factory Happy Valley is locally owned and operated by dedicated restauranteurs who are equally passionate about the guest experience, and creating an enjoyable and rewarding environment for team members. We are especially proud to serve the Best Happy Hour in Town! You can savor festive and delicious margaritas while receiving friendly and genuine service in our covered patio, at our large central bar, or in a comfy booth. Best of all, we offer a great dining experience for all ages in a celebratory atmosphere. Cheers and hope to see you soon!

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Doug & Cristy

Dined 7 days ago

We always love coming to this location. Everything from the Staff, food, and atmosphere are excellent. Always a good time with friends, family and special occasions.

The Star Portland

4.9

4.9 (306)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Pearl District

About the restaurant

At The Star Pizza, we have take enormous pride in serving our award-winning deep dish and thin crust pizzas. By offering organic salads, appetizers made from scratch, house made dressings and sauces, oven baked sandwiches, and fresh dough tossed daily, our once small pizzerias have blossomed into a dynamic neighborhood restaurants. Beyond dozens of signature dishes, our bar serves artisan cocktails, carefully selected wines and beer in an elegant yet comfortable environment. Our commitment to our employees, community, schools and local nonprofit organizations embodies who we are. We treat our guests like family, invest in our employees, and use responsible and high quality ingredients to continue The Star legacy. Thank you for choosing to dine with us.

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CatherineVIP

Dined on Apr 12, 2025

The service was excellent and the food was delicious. We ordered the crostini and little star pizza.

LaChona Empanadas y Vinos Argentinos

4.7

4.7 (88)

$31 to $50

Argentinean

Cedar Mill

About the restaurant

The LaChona brand was born out of a love for sharing incredible wine with close friends and family. Ask any Argentinian what their favorite pastime is and they will likely say “asado con familia”, or grilling with the family. Slow-cooked lechon, fire-kissed chorizo, and hand-crafted empanadas born of generational influences and traditions are all paired with the perfect Malbec, Cabernet Franc, or Semillon every Sunday. This shared familial experience, this act of “pairing” family and fine dining, defines the essence of LaChona’s food and wine experience.

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Oliver

Dined on Mar 29, 2025

The empanadas are simple and fabulous. The restaurant reminds me of several quaint places in La Recoleta in Buenos Aires.

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