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.
The downtown Portland Modern Asian restaurant from SAGE Restaurant Group. Floating atop the Nines Hotel, formerly the landmark Meier & Frank Building, Departure Restaurant offers a modern take on Asian cuisine in a sleek, cosmopolitan setting with two outdoor decks and stunning views of the city, mountains and river.
During his tenure as chef de cuisine, 2024 James Beard Award winner Gregory Gourdet designed dishes with a modern twist using traditional Asian preparations and Northwest ingredients. Departure’s bar showcases exotic cocktails, a global wine list and the city’s largest sake list. Sip a cocktail on the 15th-floor outdoor patio and take in the magnificent view of Pioneer Courthouse Square and the heart of downtown Portland. Private dining capacity: 13, 35 and 60. Restaurant buy-out capacity: 450.
