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A chef puts the finishing touch on a dessert at Olympia Provisions in Southeast Portland.
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Portland Dining Month

Every March, sample the city's best restaurants with three-course meals for just $33.

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Since 2009, food-loving Portland has dedicated an entire month to celebrating our acclaimed dining scene: Portland Dining Month. Each March, the city’s top restaurants offer three-course meals for a great price, making it the best time to experience one of the nation’s most talked-about culinary destinations — affordably.

Portland Dining Month celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2019, with more than 100 restaurants participating from across the city, including favorites like Andina, Departure and Paley’s Place, along with hot spots like Jackrabbit and Headwaters.

In addition to being the best time to eat your way around the city, Portland Dining Month donates money to the Oregon Food Bank for each reservation made through the OpenTable links on our website.

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Portland Dining Month Picks

Where do you start when more than 100 restaurants offer the best deals of the year? Check out our guide to navigating the many menus of Portland Dining Month.

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Other favorites of 2019 Portland Dining Month

  • Aviary

    In Northeast Portland’s Alberta Arts District, Aviary welcomes guests for dinner at its chef’s counter and seasonal patio. The menu features locally sourced ingredients in Asian fusion-inspired dishes.

  • Ecliptic Brewing

    Ecliptic Brewing seeks to push the limits of creativity in the brewhouse and create a sense of place in both its restaurant and its beer.

  • Olympia Provisions – Northwest

    Established in 2009, Olympia Provisions is Oregon’s first USDA-approved salumeria. They also offer a full menu and an extensive wine list.

  • Besaw’s

    Established in 1903, Besaw’s features contemporary Pacific Northwest cuisine ranging from comfort food like meatloaf or chicken and waffles to new twists like zucchini bread French toast.

  • Little Bird

    Little Bird is a popular downtown bistro, and sister restaurant to the critically acclaimed Le Pigeon.

  • clarklewis

    This Bruce Carey-helmed restaurant specializes in hand-crafted Northwest cuisine with Italian and French influences. Hearty farm-to-table fare is complemented by the fresh flavors of locally sourced produce.

  • Xico

    Xico offers modern Mexican food, a wide selection of Oaxacan mezcal, inventive craft cocktails and a selective wine program that includes rare wines from Mexico. Sustainable, local ingredients, organic, non-gmo masa, handmade tortillas.

  • Delores

    A Polish heritage-inspired restaurant, Delores offers unique dishes like “eggplant pastrami,” made with braised cabbage, Thousand Island dressing and caviar.

  • Il Solito

    Serving “East-Coast Italian in downtown Portland,” Il Solito is an Italian-American trattoria located in downtown’s Hotel Vintage Portland.

  • Nel Centro

    Nel Centro (Italian for "in the center") explores the classic dishes of the Riviera. Enjoy their locally sourced, seasonal fare near several cozy fireplaces, or on the outdoor patio.

  • Bamboo Sushi – Southeast

    Bamboo Sushi was the world’s first certified sustainable sushi restaurant, and they collaborate with multiple organizations to uphold this standard. Guests can enjoy fresh food and conscious hospitality at one of several Portland locations.

  • Jackrabbit

    Jackrabbit specializes in local ingredients, and adheres to a use-every-piece philosophy when it comes to meat. In addition to a classic high-brow cocktail menu, they serve wine and draft beer and operate a full espresso bar.

  • Kachka

    Chef Bonnie Morales prepares the cuisine of the former Soviet Union — the menu features savory meats, dumplings, cured fish and bright pickled vegetables, plus a selection of more than 50 vodkas.

  • Tapalaya

    This restaurant features innovative Cajun cuisine inspired by chef Anh Luu’s Vietnamese-Cajun heritage. Tapalaya (tapas and jambalaya) serves tapas-style small plates in a fun, funky and relaxed atmosphere.

  • Fireside

    Fireside is a neighborhood bar and restaurant that serves "outdoor-inspired" cuisine — think elevated campfire, barbecue and picnic fare.

  • Higgins Restaurant & Bar

    Higgins features local, seasonal, organic and sustainable ingredients. Chef and owner Greg Higgins won a James Beard Award for "Best Chef: Northwest" in 2002.

  • Headwaters

    In addition to lunch and dinner, Headwaters offers brunch, craft cocktails, an extensive seafood bar and a unique Russian tea service at the iconic Heathman Hotel.

  • Salty’s on the Columbia

    Featuring views of the Columbia River and Mount Hood, this riverside eatery specializes in seafood, including oysters and clams from Northwest beaches.

  • Bistro Agnes

    This French bistro serves up classic Parisian fare. The wine list focuses on pinot noir from Burgundy and the Willamette Valley, and the bar features classic cocktails.

  • Nonna

    This laid-back Italian restaurant and bar from restaurateur Dayna McErlean is a sister restaurant to her acclaimed (and neighboring) DOC. Enjoy drinks and casual Italian eats at the horseshoe-shaped bar or a cozy table.

  • Yakuza Lounge

    Inspired by the Japanese izakaya concept, Yakuza's menu is devised around using organic, local ingredients, which complements their wide selection of sakes, house cocktails, beer and wine.

  • Departure

    Located atop The Nines hotel, Departure offers a modern take on Asian cuisine in a sleek, cosmopolitan setting with two outdoor decks and views of the city, mountains and river.

  • Andina

    Sourcing ingredients both locally and in direct trade with a community of organic farmers in Chincha, Peru, Andina serves genuine Peruvian cuisine in a lively setting.

  • Oui Wine Bar + Restaurant at SE Wine Collective

    Located at the Southeast Wine Collective, Oui features a full menu and a comprehensive wine list offering more than 60 wines by the glass and in flights.

  • Altabira City Tavern

    Perched high above Portland's burgeoning eastside with views of downtown, Altabira City Tavern showcases modern updates on classic dishes, 16 taps of local craft beers, select Northwest wines and locally distilled spirits.

  • Laurelhurst Market Restaurant & Butcher Shop

    Laurelhurst Market is a steak-inspired brasserie, a full-service butcher shop and a neighborhood bar.

  • DOC Restaurant

    This cozy farm-to-table restaurant serves seasonal, Italian-influenced fare just steps from their kitchen.

  • Circa 33

    Circa 33 offers cozy and classy prohibition-era vibes (33 refers to 1933, the year the 18th Amendment was repealed) and a generous list of classic and unique cocktails.

  • OX Restaurant

    Ox finds inspiration in the wood-fired grilling tradition of Argentina, and with it, the culinary heritage of Spain, France and Italy. They feature local meats and fish, as well as seasonal produce.

  • Le Pigeon

    Chef Gabriel Rucker has been recognized as one of the nation's exciting up-and-coming chefs, and Le Pigeon's menu pushes the envelope on traditional dishes. Order à la carte, or try one of the chef’s tasting menus.

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Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019

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