Hot Blocks: NW 21st and 23rd Avenues

Updated: April 24, 2001

Hit some of Portland's best restaurants and bars on 21st and 23rd avenues, from Paley's Place to Papa Haydn.

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NW 23rd

  1. 1 3.5 Star Rating: Average Besaw's
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    2301 NW Savier St, Portland, OR 97210 (map)

    This longtime favorite still delivers homey classics, three meals a day.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Typhoon!
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    2310 NW Everett St, Portland, OR 97210 (map)

    Neighborhood darling draws a loyal crowd with fiery Thai food and affable service.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Papa Haydn
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    701 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210 (map)

    Trendy 23rd restaurant is Portland?s long-standing dessert mecca.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Nob Hill Bar & Grill
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    937 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210 (map)

    This decidedly untrendy spot is home of the glorious Gastronomical burger.

  5. 5 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Cafe Dacx - CLOSED
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    1937 NW 23rd Pl, Portland, OR 97210 (map)

    Seafood is the star of the eclectic Mediterranean-inspired menu, served in a friendly, intimate setting.

  6. 6 3.5 Star Rating: Average Rose's Restaurant & Bakery
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    838 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210 (map)

  7. 7 4 Star Rating: Recommended Pastini
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    1506 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210 (map)

    The second incarnation of this family-friendly pasta spot attracts frugal diners in Northwest.

  8. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Escape From New York Pizza
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    622 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210 (map)

  9. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Bewon Korean Restaurant
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    1203 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210 (map)

  10. 10 3.5 Star Rating: Average Jo Bar & Rotisserie
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    715 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210 (map)

  11. 11 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Sushiville
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    1514 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210 (map)

    Thrifty sushi rolls by on a "train" in a mod diner atmosphere.

  12. 12 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Tribute's
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    2272 NW Kearney St, Portland, OR 97210 (map)

    Northwest denizens in the know line up for pizza by the slice and hefty East Coast-style sandwiches.

  13. 13 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Mio Sushi
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    2271 NW Johnson St, Portland, OR 97210 (map)

NW 21st

  1. 14 4 Star Rating: Recommended Ken's Artisan Bakery
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    338 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

  2. 15 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Basta's Trattoria
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    410 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

  3. 16 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Serratto
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    2112 NW Kearney St, Portland, OR 97210 (map)

    Soul-soothing Italian cuisine in a cozy space that hums with energy.

  4. 17 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Lucy's Table
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    706 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

    A Northwest neighborhood darling for romance and upscale comfort food.

  5. 18 3.5 Star Rating: Average Marrakesh Moroccan Restaurant
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    1201 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

    Forget your knife and fork, and settle into an exotic oasis of romance.

  6. 19 3.5 Star Rating: Average Wildwood Restaurant & Bar
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    1221 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

    Classic recipes and extraordinary ingredients do the Northwest proud.

  7. 20 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Caffe Mingo
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    807 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

  8. 21 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Tuscany Grill
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    811 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

    Tuscan comfort food, just like mama used to make.

  9. 22 4 Star Rating: Recommended Paley's Place
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    1204 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

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