City Center Restaurants

This page showcases the restaurants in the greater city center including Uptown, Downtown, The Waterfront, and Columbia Shores. Check other pages for info on bars, nightclubs, and coffee shops in the city center.

Waterfront / Columbia Shores

  • Maryhill Winery, Tasting Room, light fare
  • Waterfront Taproom, Overlooks Grant Street Pier, American, Taproom Pub
  • Willamette Valley Vineyards, Tasting Room, Restaurant
  • Twigs Bistro, Upscale American, Martini Bar
  • Wildfin, Seafood and American
  • Dosalas, Upscale Latin Cuisine
  • Grassa, Comfort Food, Pasta
  • The Yard, Artisan Milkshakes
  • Ruse Brewing and Detroit Pizza
  • Airfield Estates Winery, Tasting Room, light fare
  • Barnard Griffin Winery, tasting, light fare
  • Stack 571, Gourmet Burgers, Whisky bar
  • Brian Carter Cellars, tasting room, light fare
  • Pepper Bridge & Amavi Cellars, Tasting room, light fare
  • Valo & Massalto Cellars, Wine tasting and light fare
  • 13 Coins, Indigo Hotel, Waterfront
  • El Gaucho, Premium restaurant, table side prep. Waterfront Indigo Hotel
  • Evoke Winery (formerly Naked Winery) Waterfront, Indigo Hotel
  • The Witness Tree Lounge, Waterfront, Indigo Hotel
  • AC Marriott Lounge, Terminal One
  • Who, Song, & Larry’s, Mexican with waterfront patio
  • McMenamins on the Columbia, Brew Pub, Good Pub Grub
  • Beaches Restaurant & Bar, Local fav, waterfront, patio, American + Pizza
  • Red Robin Burgers and Brews, Grand Central Center
  • Freshii, Health food, salads, burritos, soups
  • The Rock, Wood Fired Pizza, Grand Central Center
  • Panda Express, Chinese fast food Grand Central Center
  • Ginger Pop, Thai Grand Central Center
  • Saap Fusion Kitchen, Grand Central Center 
  • The Cove, Tidewater Cover

Downtown

  • Smokin Oak, Texas BBQ
  • Lowest Brewing / Pub
  • Gray’s at the Park, Hilton Hotel Restaurant, American
  • Small Eats, Taiwanese
  • Little Conejo, Tex Mex, Mexcal bar
  • Brewed Cafe and Pub, light fare, coffee, beer
  • Columbia Food Park, Multiple food carts
  • Locust Cider and Brewing, Mostly beverages, but has Pizza
  • El Burrito Mojado, Mexican
  • Ichi Teriyaki, Japanese
  • Subway, National chain sandwich shop
  • Tigers Garden, Thai and Laotian, Restaurant & Lounge
  • The Sedgewick, Family style shared plates
  • Mighty Bowl, healthy rice and noodle bowls
  • Woody’s Tacos, local fav.
  • Boomerang Bistro, Coffee and light fare
  • World Cup ‘O Joe, High Rise lobby cafe
  • Waterlily Cafe, High-rise office lobby Sandwich shop
  • Nom Nom, Local hot spot, Vietnamese and Thai
  • Joe Brown’s Cafe, Oldest restaurant in town, excellent breakfast
  • Pacific House, Burgers and pub grub
  • Foode Cafe, Coffee shop, sandwiches, pastries, High Rise office lobby
  • Little Italy’s Trattoria, Italian Kitchen style
  • Oriental Fast Bowl, Asian rice and noodles
  • Elements, upscale American dining  
  • Big Town Hero, Sandwich shop
  • Rosemary Cafe, daytime breakfast and lunch
  • Hempnola, Vegetarian fare
  • Vinnie’s Bessolo Pizza, New York pizza and pasta
  • Jorge’s Margarita Factory: same owner, new vibe: “Diosa” Upscale Latin
  • DEDIko, Georgian restaurant
  • Treat, dessert cafe
  • Heathen Brewing, Feral Public House
  • Thai Orchid, top rated Thai restaurant
  • Sushi Mo, Japanese, Sushi
  • Falahi Bro’s, Middle Eastern
  • Syrup Trap, Waffles, coffee
  • Weiner Wagon, Top rated food cart, NY style hot dogs
  • Amaro’s Table, new American bistro, with inventive cocktails
  • The Verdict, Courthouse cafe, sandwiches and coffee
  • Tap Union Taproom and grill
  • Hidden House Market, Euro style bistro and shop
  • Fleur Chocolate, finely crafted chocolates, snacks
  • Black Angus Steakhouse, American steakhouse and bar
  • Muchas Gracias, metro area Mexican chain
  • Brickhouse, bar and grill

Uptown

  • Mac Shack, food cart
  • Shanahans Pub and Grill
  • Provecho, Mexican bistro
  • Paul’s, American diner
  • Yogurt Time, Yogurt treats and snacks
  • Mon Ami, crepes, teas and locally roasted coffee
  • La Bottega Cafe, deli and wine shop
  • Ice Cream Renaissance, ice cream and light fare
  • Dulin’s Village Cafe, Homestyle comfort food
  • Pho Haven, Upscale Vietnamese
  • Uptown Barrel Room, Taproom, bar and grill
  • Peking Garden, Chinese
  • Hungry Sasquatch Pizza
  • E-San Food Cart, Thai
  • Taco City, food cart
  • Lettuce eat healthy, food cart
  • Bleu Door Bakery, Bakery pastries, sandwiches, desserts
  • Smash Burger, restaurant based on popular Portland Food Truck
  • Dairy Queen, classic walkup location

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