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Intimate craft cocktail bar with Japanese cuisine. - Meadowrue, Portland, OR

Meadowrue

4.4 (21)
$50 and over
Contemporary American
900 SW Washington St, Portland, OR 97205

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Meadowrue

4.4
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Downtown

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2 people
9:30 PM

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Charming
  • Innovative
Step into Meadowrue, an enchanting forest-inspired retreat in the heart of downtown Portland, where artful cocktails, zero-proof creations, and contemporary Pacific Northwest cuisine celebrate Oregon's finest seasonal bounty. Surrounded by lush, immersive design, guests gather over shareable plates, inventive libations, weekend live music, and seasonal patio dining.

An innovative beverage program showcases creative interpretations of classic and contemporary cocktails alongside sophisticated spirit-free offerings, while the culinary menu highlights the flavors of the Pacific Northwest through thoughtfully crafted dishes and distinctive offerings such as Oregon Royal Sturgeon caviar. Blending immersive design, vibrant energy, and a strong sense of place, Meadowrue is a destination for memorable drinks and elevated dining in downtown Portland.

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Additional information

  • Location
    900 SW Washington St, Portland, OR 97205
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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    I finally got to experience the omakase at Meadowrue inside the @ritzcarltonportland and it was truly something special. ✨ Every course felt like a story; thoughtful, balanced, and beautifully presented. From the seared tuna with strawberry tosazu to the king salmon with truffle and lemon curd, every bite was so amazing. The cocktail pairings took it even further, especially the Kireina Hana, one of the best gin drinks I’ve had in a long time! This 12-course experience is truly intimate, elevated, and easily one of my favorite dining memories in Portland recently. #Meadowrue #RitzCarltonPortland #PortlandEats #PDXDinners #portlandor #PNWFoodie #PortlandDining #pdxeats #pdx101 #pdxnow #pdxfood #portlandfood

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4.4

4.4
(21)
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.3Value

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21 Reviews

  1. Ashlyn Gold

    Denver2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on October 17, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    This was a tough experience and not one I would ever book again or recommend to anyone. I'll start by saying, the service was impeccable and the staff was very, very attentive and kind. So truly, none of the poor experience we had was due to staff. The photos of Meadowrue are very deceiving as this is just the hotel bar, and it's much darker and less picturesque than photos make it seem. They really sell you on the omakase being "exclusive" to just the bar seats, but, when we arrived to eat, there were other people packing the bar just to drink and nothing felt exclusive about the spot at all. We were also in the back corner, kind of feeling shoved away from the other people there... Now food--- the entire menu felt poorly thought out and just didn't work. Portions too large, and really just not great. For a $200+ meal per person, I was expecting higher quality ingredients, better portions, and a menu that flowed. Sadly, this was not the case. Once dinner wrapped, the dessert was a literal frozen mochi ice cream in chocolate "soil" and some meringues the pastry chef made.... Again, for a $200+ meal, I was not expecting to eat a $3 frozen mochi, crushed up oreo cookies and a couple of meringues.... My overall rating is a 3/5, but would be more like a 2.5/5 if possible as staff was great, but the meal itself was just lackluster and disappointing. I am shocked others enjoyed and raved about this so much, as this is the lowest quality meal I've ever had at this price point.

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  2. Nina Gold

    Central Coast20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 24, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Joseph was the chef who took care of my omakase. He was brilliant and took such care. The food was delicious. James, the maître d’, was wonderful, kind and attentive. The entire team was superb. Highly recommend Meadowrue’s 12-course omakase experience!

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  3. Timothy

    Boise1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 9, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I was extremely disappointed, they over serve on alcohol and under deliver on the food. Skip this place and go to a sushi bar.

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  4. Lisa

    New York City2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on May 1, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    This was an astonishingly disappointing experience, especially for a venue located inside the Ritz-Carlton. Despite whatever branding or menu styling suggests, this is not a Japanese restaurant. It is a fairly ordinary bar serving overwrought “nouveau” food that was more unpleasant than impressive. The most unacceptable part was the fruit fly infestation. They were present throughout the meal, and when the staff acknowledged it, their explanation was essentially that it was “the season.” That might be a tolerable excuse at an outdoor food cart. It is absolutely not acceptable inside a Ritz-Carlton property. The food did nothing to redeem the experience. It felt pretentious, confused, and frankly unappetizing. For a $444 meal for two, I expected something memorable in the right way. Instead, the evening felt careless, overpriced, and far below the standard this location should uphold. To make matters worse, a 20% gratuity is automatically built into the bill, regardless of the quality of service or experience. Nothing about this meal, from the food to the atmosphere to the hygiene concerns, justified that charge. This was not remotely worthy of the Ritz-Carlton name, nor of the price. I would not return, and I would caution others against assuming the location guarantees quality. It’s been 10 years since I’ve written a negative review for anything.

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  5. Sable

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Portland Dining Month omakase was delicious. I’m looking forward to coming back for another Meadowrue omakase.

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  6. ebony

    Portland3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 29, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The experience started amazing, I was dazzled by the ambiance of truly being in a medow. The food played with my palate and senses. Beautifully cut sushi bathed in light sauces. Each plated and brought with a crafted cocktail and a story. Unfortunately it is presented at a bartop and some of the patrons like to chat. So if your going to go be prepared to have a unprovoked conversation. Besides that Bona appetit!

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  7. remanda Gold

    Portland18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on March 21, 2026

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Except the first course, the rest of dishes were very mediocre, shouldn’t be the level of a 5 star hotel’s food. The desert crepe was obviously made the night before , very not fresh tasting.

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  8. Lenard Gold

    Portland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Amazing experience. Our chef, Ocean, was great. Watching him make the food and talking to him was a great experience.

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  9. Stephen Gold

    Portland29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    At long last, the team at Meadowrue have proven they are not just capable of delivering an experience on par with what Bellpine can deliver upstairs - with a full kitchen - they are capable of beating it in a much more intimate space. This was the best experience I've had on the entire property. Chef Ocean has masterfully transformed the food offerings at Meadowrue, and as Beverage Curator, Jason, along with the team of Oula, Jeff, and Matthew, have created beverage pairings unlike any other you will find in Portland. Every dish in this experience perfectly showcased why you shouldn't write off Meadowrue as just another lobby bar. From the painstakingly handcrafted rose with the kanpachi sashimi, to the incredible variety of flavors in the chawanmushi and sushi fights, to the subtle yet perfect amount of yuzu in the house-made ramen, and the intricate layers of the strawberry matcha crepe cake, this experience vastly exceeded my expectations, and has set the new standard to beat. It's a shame this was a very limited offering because it has made one thing above all abundantly clear: Chef Ocean is just getting started in showing his true potential.

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  10. Alexandra

    Portland6 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on February 15, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    This poor place. It should be so nice with top notch service given the name on the building, but it just falls flat. The key missing ingredient is employees who care - or at least good enough actors. The staff was positively lifeless, dull, and unconcerned. Our waiter made us wait 40 minutes for our first course, 20 minutes for our first drink. Keep in mind this was a pre-set Valentines menu. By the time dessert was to be coming out, we just wanted to go home because of sitting there so long. When we asked the waiter if it could be boxed up, he made excuses about why everything took so long. Awkward. We ended up staying, which was a good decision because the dessert was truly the best part. Another odd thing - what we got wasn't exactly what was on the pre-set menu. Some ingredients were different or swapped out. Instead of mixed nuts and dates with the cheese cup, it was.. corn nuts? yeah like the kids snack you get at the grocery store. Not really a fan but okay. The Cesar salad advertised likewise contained different ingredients. We got the feeling not a lot of people signed up for this, so they just cobbled together whatever was in the kitchen. The bread that came with the cheese cup was thin and crunchy which is fine, but the way it was packed into the cold up led to the bottom halves of the bread becoming soggy and icky. But again, biggest complaint, the waiter. He was grumpy, unfriendly, and lifeless.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Location
    900 SW Washington St, Portland, OR 97205
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Friday and Saturday are especially rewarding, Meadowrue offers weekend live music and has extended afternoon hours on those days.

Yes, Meadowrue is well suited to date night: guests celebrate anniversaries here and praise its intimate omakase, attentive service, and live music for a special evening.

Meadowrue at The Ritz-Carlton Portland can feel bustling during peak service times, while many guests praise its intimate, quiet corner-bar atmosphere for low-key visits.

Meadowrue feels like an intimate, artful lobby bar, Japanese-inspired plates and creative cocktails, weekend live music, and a cozy, low-key vibe guests describe as warm and personable.

Smart casual is the guide at Meadowrue, polished but relaxed, with nothing formal expected.

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Meadowrue

4.4
$50 and over
Contemporary American
Downtown

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2 people
9:30 PM
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