Hot Blocks: The Pearl District

Updated: April 17, 2001

Visit these sizzling restaurants in Portland's most cosmopolitan Pearl District neighborhood.

On this page:Dress Up or Dress Down, See and Be Seen, Super Casual.

Dress Up or Dress Down

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Le Bouchon
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    517 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

  2. 2 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Holden's Bistro
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    524 NW 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

  3. 3 3.5 Star Rating: Average Palomino Restaurant
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    1203 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

    The unpretentious vibe draws flocks for Caesar salad lunches, crowded happy hours and sizable dinners.

  4. 4 3.5 Star Rating: Average Caffe Allora
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    509 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

    Simple, leisurely meals and a stylish wine bar make this Italian cafe a popular neighborhood hangout.

  5. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Vitis
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    535 NW 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97210 (map)

    A selection of wine and Italian small plates at this new trattoria, just steps away from the Pearl district.

  6. 6 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Giorgio's
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    1131 NW Hoyt St, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Fratelli Ristorante & Bar Bue'
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    1230 NW Hoyt St, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

    Luscious Italian fare and warm, lustrous ambience.

  8. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Piazza Italia Portland
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    1129 NW Johnson St, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

    A Taste of Italy. Where Family, Food, and Staff all Mix to create an Environment that is Uniquely Italian.

  9. 9 4 Star Rating: Recommended Elenis Philoxenia
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    112 NW Ninth Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

  10. 10 4 Star Rating: Recommended Touche Restaurant & Bar
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    1425 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

    Swanky crowds congregate in the Pearl's most sumptuous pool hall.

See and Be Seen

  1. 11 4 Star Rating: Recommended Blue Hour Restaurant
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    250 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

  2. 12 4 Star Rating: Recommended Olea
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    1338 NW Hoyt St, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

    Sleek Pearl District bistro ideal for business dinners and date night out.

  3. 13 4 Star Rating: Recommended Paragon Restaurant & Bar Portland
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    1309 NW Hoyt St, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

  4. 14 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Andina Restaurant
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    1314 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

    This Peruvian hot spot sizzles with lively decor and innovative fare.

  5. 15 4 Star Rating: Recommended Henry's 12th Street Tavern
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    10 NW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

  6. 16 4 Star Rating: Recommended Oba Restaurante
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    555 NW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

    Sexy singles scene in the bar, serious Nuevo Latino cuisine in the dining room.

  7. 17 4 Star Rating: Recommended Sinju Restaurant
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    1022 NW Johnson St, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

  8. 18 3.5 Star Rating: Average Seres Restaurant
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    1105 NW Lovejoy, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

    Fresh, Local, Organic Chinese Cuisine in the Pearl District

Super Casual

  1. 19 4 Star Rating: Recommended Pearl Bakery Inc
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    102 NW 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

  2. 20 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cha Cha Cha
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    1208 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

  3. 21 4 Star Rating: Recommended Daily Cafe In The Pearl
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    902 NW 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

  4. 22 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Byways Cafe
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    1212 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

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