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Best Restaurants for People Watching in Northwest Portland

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4.6
Exceptional(917)
$$$$
• Italian • Southwest Portland
Booked 5 times today
The food was amazing, and we visited on a quiet Sunday. All of the food came out quickly, and I’d highly recommend the polenta. Everything on the menu looked so good.
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4.8
Exceptional(184)
$$$$
• American • Northwest Portland
Booked 35 times today
great friendly service, delicious food, best burger in portland!
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4.4
Awesome(289)
$$$$
• Steakhouse • Pearl District
Booked 105 times today
The Malarkey is the best restaurant in all of Portland! With Brian Malarkey growing up here, he put his heart and soul into building this restaurant out! The ambience and food, setting is all incredible. A can't miss in Portland!
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4.3
Awesome(246)
$$$$
• American • Downtown
Booked 3 times today
Nice place to eat before theatre or other night time activities. Ambiance was great, and so was the service by Evan. Food came quickly and was pretty good!
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4.4
Awesome(57)
$$$$
• American • Downtown
Booked 19 times today
I have dined at Bullard Tavern many times and it is always excellent. This time around, we split the beef rib, their signature dish and one of the best menu items in Portland. It is served with tortillas, guac, pepper salsa. Great meal. Our server was great; friendly and attentive, but not hovering. The dining room is lovely.
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4.3
Awesome(58)
$$$$
• American • Downtown
Booked 1 time today
One of the best old fashioned drinks I have had. The burger was delicious too and the smashed fingerling potatoes were better than fries.
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4.2
Awesome(155)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 5 times today
Stayed in the Crystal Hotel for 2 nights while seeing a show at the ballroom. Ate all our meals here at Hal’s during that time. Warm and welcoming service and the food was enjoyable.
A photo of Norah - Belmont restaurant
4.9
Exceptional(11)
$$$$
• Vegan • Southeast Portland
Booked 6 times today
The food came out quickly and was incredibly flavorful. It's hard to believe that it was all vegan. We got a mix of a lot of things (pad thai, samosas, cauliflower curry) and everything was great. We sat outside and enjoyed the people watching of Belmont. I don't love the fully automated ordering process as it makes it hard to ask any questions about the menu but that's more of a reflection of my age than the restaurant.

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  • caroline
    Portland / Oregon •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The Fireside was a wonderful evening getaway for our family. From the service to the ambiance & warm comfy atmosphere to our delicious meals! Its really a wonderful Portland gem! The brussel sprouts are to die for!
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    Fireside$$$$• American• Northwest Portland
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    4.8
  • Susan
    San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    The Malarkey is the best restaurant in all of Portland! With Brian Malarkey growing up here, he put his heart and soul into building this restaurant out! The ambience and food, setting is all incredible. A can't miss in Portland!
    More info
    The Malarkey$$$$• Steakhouse• Pearl District
    •
    4.4
  • elisa
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •12 reviews
    4.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Nice place to eat before theatre or other night time activities. Ambiance was great, and so was the service by Evan. Food came quickly and was pretty good!
    More info
    Taylor Street Tavern$$$$• American• Downtown
    •
    4.3
  • Jonathan
    London •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    The food was amazing, and we visited on a quiet Sunday. All of the food came out quickly, and I’d highly recommend the polenta. Everything on the menu looked so good.
    More info
    Il Terrazzo$$$$• Italian• Southwest Portland
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    4.6
  • Lisa
    Fort Lauderdale •37 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Aug 25, 2026
    One of the best old fashioned drinks I have had. The burger was delicious too and the smashed fingerling potatoes were better than fries.
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    Proof•Reader$$$$• American• Downtown
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    4.3
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