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Best American Restaurants In Portland

Portland’s American food scene is celebrated as the best due to its dedication to locally sourced, high-quality ingredients, a culture of culinary innovation, and a commitment to sustainable and farm-to-table practices. The city’s restaurants showcase a diverse array of American cuisines, ranging from classic comfort foods to inventive, modern interpretations. Portland’s chefs embrace a farm-fresh ethos, crafting dishes that highlight the Pacific Northwest’s bounty of produce, seafood, and meats. With a focus on supporting local farmers and producers, Portland’s American food not only tantalizes the taste buds but also embodies a commitment to sustainability and a sense of community, establishing it as a premier destination for those seeking an exceptional and conscientious American dining experience.

The Observatory

4.5

The Observatory does elegant dinners, quick lunches, inventive happy hour snacks, delicious cocktails, and amazing desserts. The Observatory also features rotating seasonal soups and specials.

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8115 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215
(503) 445-6284
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G-Love New American Kitchen

4.5

Chef/Owner Garrett Benedict takes pride in showcasing unique, locally grown produce. Partnering with Olde Moon Farm in Silverton, just one hour south of Portland in the Willamette Valley is the key to what makes a meal at G-Love so extraordinary.

American
1615 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209
(971) 229-1043
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Screen Door Eastside

4.6

Southern comfort food with northwest food values.

American
2337 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 542-0880
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Sckavone’s Restaurant

4.6

Sckavone’s Restaurant is a Southeast Portland landmark serving classic American food in a family-friendly atmosphere. We serve recognizable favorites, made with simple & straightforward quality ingredients. Great food served by really nice people.

American
4100 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202
(503) 235-0630
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Coquine

4.7

A neighborhood restaurant, featuring food and drink menus that continually evolve with the seasons, Coquine is committed to sustainable practices and responsible sourcing from local farms.

American
6839 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215
(503) 384-2483
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Huber’s Cafe

4.6

Established in 1879, Huber’s is Portland’s oldest restaurant. If you visited us in the 1890s, you’d have seen patrons conversing with a drink in one hand and a turkey sandwich in the other. Over 100 years later, we’re still known for our turkey. Along with our traditional turkey dinner, you can expect majestic decor that’s reminiscent of another time.

American
411 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204
(503) 228-5686
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Higgins

4.5

New French American restaurant with food that will make your mouth water.

American
1239 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 222-9070
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Bullard Tavern

4.6

Bullard Tavern elevates Oregon’s rich history of local, seasonal fare with exceptional dining in downtown Portland. we love smoke, fire, celebrating wines from the Willamette Valley, and a good dirty martini.

American
813 SW Alder St, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 222-1670
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Mother’s Bistro & Bar

4.6

Slow-cooked from scratch home cooking made and served with love for breakfast, lunch, and dinner in downtown Portland.

American
121 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204
(503) 464-1122
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Tin Shed Garden Cafe

4.6

We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, responsibly sourced, tasty food and drinks and maintaining meaningful connections with our guests, staff, and the community. We serve only free-range eggs and strive to purchase meats that were treated humanely. We buy organic and local whenever possible.

American
1438 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
(503) 288-6966
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The Observatory

4.5
8115 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215
(503) 445-6284
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G-Love New American Kitchen

4.5
1615 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209
(971) 229-1043
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Screen Door Eastside

4.6
2337 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 542-0880
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Sckavone’s Restaurant

4.6
4100 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202
(503) 235-0630
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Coquine

4.7
6839 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215
(503) 384-2483
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Huber’s Cafe

4.6
411 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204
(503) 228-5686
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Higgins

4.5
1239 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 222-9070
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Bullard Tavern

4.6
813 SW Alder St, Portland, OR 97205
(503) 222-1670
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Mother’s Bistro & Bar

4.6
121 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204
(503) 464-1122
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Tin Shed Garden Cafe

4.6
1438 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
(503) 288-6966
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The Observatory

8115 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215

G-Love New American Kitchen

1615 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Screen Door Eastside

2337 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214

Sckavone’s Restaurant

4100 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202

Coquine

6839 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215

Huber’s Cafe

411 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204

Higgins

1239 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205

Bullard Tavern

813 SW Alder St, Portland, OR 97205

Mother’s Bistro & Bar

121 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204

Tin Shed Garden Cafe

1438 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211

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