Chef-Driven Dining

Updated: October 13, 2008

Want a truly memorable dining experience? Head to one of these Portland restaurants that let you put your meal selection in the hands of a chef.

Menu-less Restaurants

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Alberta Street Oyster Bar
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    2926 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211 (map)

    At this offbeat restaurant, the Chef's Whim tasting menu is inspired by the ingredients found at the market each day.

  2. 2 3 Star Rating: Average Beast
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    5425 NE 30th Ave, Portland, OR 97211 (map)

    Whether its brunch or dinner time, the daily multi-course menu at this meat-driven restaurant cater to adventurous eaters.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Simpatica Dining Hall
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    828 SE Ash St, Portland, OR 97214 (map)

    The crowds at this dining hall are fierce; the nightly menu showcases a hankering for whatever the chefs are craving that evening be that fried chicken or Italian cuisine.

  4. 4 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Grolla Restaurant & Wine Bar
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    2930 NE Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97211 (map)

    Pair the five course tasting menu served at this Tuscan style dining room and wine bar with a glass of vino.

  5. 5 3.5 Star Rating: Average Park Kitchen
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    422 NW Eighth Ave, Portland, OR 97209 (map)

    Ask and you shall receive a parade of chef selected dishes to make up your meal.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Genoa Restaurant
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    2832 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214 (map)

    The granddaddy on the Portland dining scene offers diners a choice of a seven or four course tasting menu.

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