Diners' Choice: Best Service restaurants in Portland / Oregon

OpenTable

Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best service 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!

Don's Favorite Foods

5.0

5 (120)

$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!*

Top review

Jill

Dined 4 days ago

I loved getting the description of each dish from Don. Adam was a great host and server. Food was delicious!

The Lindsay Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (103)

$31 to $50

American

Jacksonville

About the restaurant

The Lindsay Lodge and Restaurant is a destination dining experience in the Applegate Valley. The restaurant is situated next to the Applegate River with a large balcony overlooking the river and beautiful views of the historic bridge. The Lindsay is proud to serve food sourced almost exclusively from the Applegate Valley. The menu has been created by Executive Chef John Blevins and features unique dishes centering around the New American cuisine. The bar features beer, Applegate Valley wine, craft cocktails and an extensive bourbon selection.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 23, 2025

Food was amazing. The acoustics were a little much which made it hard to hear or have a quiet conversation, but the service and flavor more than made up for it.

Xiao Ye

4.9

4.9 (29)

$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.

Top review

Jess

Dined today

We had such a great time at Xiao Ye. From the moment we walked in, the team made us feel right at home—super friendly and genuinely attentive in a way that made the whole night feel easy and fun. We tried a bunch of dishes and honestly couldn’t pick a favorite. The pasta was perfectly cooked and full of flavor, the drink list was thoughtful and full of gems, and those madeleines? Next level. Warm, soft, golden-edged perfection. Also, don’t sleep on the Broccoli Caesar—it’s not your average Caesar salad. It’s crunchy, bold, and totally unexpected in the best way. Xiao Ye feels like the kind of neighborhood gem you want to tell all your friends about, while also setting the bar for what modern Portland dining can be. Can’t wait to go back.

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The Stephanie Inn Dining Room

4.8

4.8 (513)

$50 and over

American

Cannon Beach

About the restaurant

Intimate, relaxed, and deeply delicious, dinner at the award-winning Stephanie Inn Dining Room is pure pleasure. Inspired by local ingredients at the peak of their season, Chef Aaron Bedard creates a nightly feast celebrating the flavors of the food mecca known as Oregon.

Kick off your evening with a classic craft cocktail as you await a seasonal prix fixe, four-course dinner, with your choice of entrée. Add on our suggested wine pairings to your meal or a bottle from our prized selection of exceptional Oregon wines that showcase the state’s spectacular variety of producers and styles.
We are happy to accommodate dietary needs, please list needs at time of reservation.

During the winter season, we offer 1 seating at 5:30pm, nightly.

During the summer and spring season, we offer 2 seatings nightly, at 5:30 pm and 8:00 pm by reservation only. Please note that The Stephanie Inn dining room welcomes children over 12 years of age.

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amanda

Dined on Apr 13, 2025

Absolutely wonderful. The chefs pairing was perfection. I love that the chef comes out and tells you about the 4 course meal. The staff was all so kind and personable.

1847 Bar and Grill

4.8

4.8 (464)

$31 to $50

Northwest

Lebanon

About the restaurant

Welcome to the 1847 Bar & Grill. We are attached to the Best Western Premier Boulder Falls Inn Hotel in Lebanon, Oregon. We proudly offer a full menu of steaks, seafood, pastas, soups, salads and sandwiches all with our own Pacific Northwest flair. We focus on local vendors and organic products produced right here in the Willamette Valley. With a robust wine menu, hand-crafted cocktails and local craft beer to compliment our menu we welcome you to come dine and enjoy the experience of the 1847 Bar & Grill.

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Tina

Dined 2 days ago

My husband had the special, which was a braised lamb shank. The presentation was great, and he said it was amazing. I had the rock fish, and it usually is a nice piece of fish, but this was small, tiny pieces of fish and way too much seasoning on it. Luckily for me, I was not very hungry. I was very disappointed being my birthday dinner and all. We will be back. It's still a good local place.

The Joel Palmer House

4.6

4.6 (2019)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Dayton

About the restaurant

Mushrooms are the heart of what we do at the Joel Palmer House. We have always endeavored to obtain seasonal and local ingredients and we use many locally produced greens, herbs, and vegetables, some of which come from our own culinary garden. We are frequently inspired by ingredients found in the cuisines of France, China, Thailand, Poland and India, so we call our cooking "freestyle." Our dishes pair well the celebrated wines of Oregon, especially Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris and Chardonnay. Our extensive, Oregon-focused wine list has been awarded the Best of Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator. Of special note, The Joel Palmer House ranks as one of Oregon's finest historic homes and is on the National Register of Historic Places and the Oregon Historic Register. Built in 1857, the house is Dayton's oldest standing structure. When weather permits, guests can enjoy their dinner on our outdoor patio, soaking in the last rays of sunshine in the heart of Oregon Wine Country.

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AaronVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Absolute red carpet service. Exceptional attention to detail, thoughtful and attentive service and fresh tasteful food selections. I would put this restaurant up against anything in the state of Oregon, this is truly an experience.

Rosmarino Osteria Italiana

4.9

4.9 (4753)

$31 to $50

Italian

Newberg

About the restaurant

Rosmarino is the purest ITALIAN restaurant in OREGON owned by Chef Dario & Sheena!
Top 100 in USA 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023 & 2024

THURSDAY
LUNCH :
Thursday 11:30 AM first seating - 2:30 PM last seating.
DINNER A LA CARTE :
Thursday 4 PM first seating to 7:30 PM last seating.

FRIDAY and SATURDAY LUNCH:
Friday and Saturday 11:30 AM first seating - 2:00 PM last seating.

FRIDAY and SATURDAY 5 COURSE DINNERS - $150/Pers -21 & Over:
4:30pm to 7pm (PATIO DINNER) & 7:00PM to 9:30PM (MAIN ROOM DINNER)
(A la carte Menu NOT SERVED during 5 courses).

SUNDAY:
PIZZA and GNOCCHI ALL DAY from 11:30 to 2.:30 PM and 4 PM to 7:30 PM.

MONDAY:
DINNER A LA CARTE : 4 PM to 7:30 PM

Any dietary restriction during the reservation process have to be noted or emailed to reservations@osteriarosmarino.com

For Regular A LA CARTE Menu days a $30/person strict Last Minute/NON SHOW Cancellation Policy.
For 5 course dinner $75/person STRICT 72hrs & $150/pers 48hrs or NON SHOW Cancellation Policy.
Grazie

Top review

Katherine

Dined today

Delicious classic Italian specialties in a warm and welcoming space.

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4.9

4.9 (256)

$31 to $50

Italian

Eugene

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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Kim

Dined 3 days ago

Excellent service, food was exceptional. Would highly recommend.

Decant

4.9

4.9 (638)

$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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brendan

Dined on Apr 9, 2025

I had a wonderful first time experience. thoughtful food, lovely wine, excellent value and 10/10 hospitality.

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4.9

4.9 (1231)

$31 to $50

American

Sunriver

About the restaurant

South Bend Bistro is a fine dining establishment located in Sunriver, Oregon. You can expect a high level of creativity and flavor in any dish you choose. Chef Scott Phillips has created a menu that showcases locally sourced ingredients, letting their freshness and quality of preparation shine. The menu, along with warm and professional service, a cozy ambience, and great wine list have made South Bend Bistro a hidden gem since 2004.

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Greg

Dined 5 days ago

Love the staff, love the great food. A real gem of a restaurant.

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