Portland's Best Hotel Dining

Classic Italian cuisine meets Pacific Northwest ingredients for elegant dining in the Hotel Vintage Plaza.

Reviews:

• “We always bring our guests to Pazzo Ristorante”
• “Dreadful beyond belief”
• “Best Italian In the World "
• “Best Caesar I ever had”
• “Wonderfully Delicious Dining Experience”

Tips: Join the monthly last-Saturday wine tasting by calling (503) 228-1515 for reservations.

Pazzo Ristorante

Succulent steaks, tableside cooking and a clientele of Portland’s elite make for great dinner theater.

Reviews:

• “service was great but….”
• “Expensive but nice drinks and desserts”
• “Mediocre steaks high prices and slow slow service”
• “Caesar Salad is a MUST”
• “Just Okay.”

Tips: El Gaucho offers three options for private parties: the Vintage Room, a working wine cellar for up to 16 people; the Gold Room for parties of 25 to 40; and the Fireplace Lounge for up to 20.

El Gaucho

Dress-up dining and classically prepared fare in the stately Benson Hotel.

Reviews:

• “WOW – wish I could afford to go back again :-)”
• “Not worth it for the price”
• “Fruit Flies swarming our table”
• “Best 5-star restaurant in Portland”
• “Delish Food and ambiance!”

Tips: Secreted behind a couple of the panels in back of the dining room is the charming hidden wine cellar. You can reserve this single-table space or two other secluded nooks for a romantic night.

London Grill

This grand dame of downtown hotel dining features fresh Northwest dishes prepared with classic French technique.

Reviews:

• “great brunch”
• “great bouillabaisse matched by great service”
• “Worst Christmas Dinner Ever”
• “Very disappointed”
• “Best Service in Portland”

Tips: The lobby lounge does double-duty as both a jazz lounge and tea court. Catch live jazz Wednesday-Saturday, 7pm-10pm, or book a table for seasonal, reservations-required high tea.

Heathman Restaurant & Bar

This bustling downtown steakhouse lacks finesse, but scores with atmosphere and value.

Reviews:

• “So sad!”
• “Do not eat here!”
• “Great service, food nothing special”
• “OK food, bad service, horrible value—Many better places in Portland”
• “HORRIBLY OVERRATED”

Tips: Happy hour takes place Monday through Saturday, 3:30pm-6:30pm and 9:30pm-11pm. During happy hour, bar menu items are $1.95. The menu changes often, but regular features include asiago-spinach dip, hand-patted burger and fries and wood-oven pizzas.

Portland Steak & Chophouse

Meat lovers can rejoice at this downtown spot that features robust regional American cuisine.

Reviews:

• “Dissapointing New Year”
• “old time customer, not coming back”
• “Not impressed”
• “Great atmosphere, interesting menu, great service”
• “Lousy new menu”

Tips: A separate, less expensive bar menu is served until the bar closes.

Red Star

Downtown hotel combines the glamour of Hollywood’s golden age with 21st-century amenities and guest services fit for a star.

Reviews:

• “My Favorite Hotel in Portland!”
• “Beautiful!!”
• “Superior service at this gorgeous hotel! "
• “Is this right?”
• “Friendliest and Most Knowledgeable Staff!”

Tips: For a fee, the hotel will provide food, water bowls, potty bags, a deluxe bed and a toy for your pets.

Hotel deLuxe or email Hotel deLuxe

Perennial favorite keeps raising the downtown dining bar with winning steak, seafood and lovely, nostalgic decor.

Reviews:

• “Average”
• “On it’s way out of my rotation”
• “Great for Special Occasions”
• “Great Time!”
• “Way overpriced…terrible food & service…”

Tips: Make reservations here for special occasions. When you do, ask for one of the intimate window booths.

Jake’s Grill

This combo of slick ’50s lounge and rustic mead hall draws a diverse crowd for live tunes and late-night noshes.

Reviews:

• “Nice Place for Cocktails & Happy Hour”
• “Thanks we had fun”
• “After Years Of Support… The Doug Finally Disappoints”
• “Great place to see an intimate show”
• “Really bad food”

Tips: Mint juleps and bloody marys are potent and not for the light of heart. Daintier palates will appreciate a blackberry cosmo or specialty martini.

Doug Fir

Diner in the Shilo Inn serves soups, salads, pizza and Southwest-inspired burgers and sandwiches. Full breakfast menu available as well.

Reviews:

• “ok for hotel food”

Shilo Restaurant Portland or email Shilo Restaurant Portland

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