- 2011 Reader’s Survey: The Best Restaurants in Portland! (60)The 2012 results will be posted shortly! Here are the results of the reader survey of the best restaurants in Portland. The total number of votes was a bit daunting, but I narrowed them down to a group which stood far above the rest. Within each of the three groups, the votes were very close. The tally dropped off dramatically at that point, so I’m limiting the results to the top 18. You can see all of the survey results here. Out of 7,431 votes: Toro Bravo – Spanish cuisine My review 120 NE Russell St., Portland, 97212. Map (503) 281-4464 Sun-Thur 5pm – 10pm, Fri-Sat: 5pm – 11pm $$ Tips: Get there before they open or you may have to wait! Be adventurous when you order! Our reader’s choice for “Restaurant Worth the Wait”. Runner-up for “Best Date Restaurant”, “Best Group Dining”, “Best Service”, “I Could Eat Here Twice a Week!”, “Out of Town Guests Always Want to Eat Here”. The quality of food is a bargain for the price. The second group of restaurants in alphabetical order are: Andina - Peruvian cuisine My Review 1314 NW Glisan, Portland OR. 97209 Map (503) 228-9535 Lunch: 7 days 11:30am – 2:30pm. Dinner: Sun-Thu 5pm – 9:30pm, Fri-Sat – 5pm – 10:30pm. Happy hour: daily 4pm – 6pm $$$$ Tips: Great wine list. Tapas in the bar are a great deal. Live music some evenings. Very popular – reservations a must. Runner-up for “Best Group Dining”, “Best Date Restaurant” and “Best Service in Portland”. Castagna – New American Cuisine 1752 Southeast Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, OR 97214. Map (503) 231-7373 Wed – Sat: 5:30pm – close $$$$ Tips: Note the limited days. I’d make reservations. Runner-up for “Best Desserts” and “Best Date Restaurant”. Laurelhurst Market - It’s all about meat! 3155 East Burnside St.,Portland, OR 97232 Map (503) 206-3099 Mon-Sat: 5pm – 9pm, Sun 5pm – 9pm $$$ Tips: It draws a good crowd, especially towards the weekend. Great butcher shop! Reader’s choice award for “Best ...
- Survey 2011: Best Bakery (6)
The results here are a bit unexpected for me. Over the past year it seems like all the talk has been about Little T, but the competition was baked by Ken’s Artisan Bakery.
Out of 1020 votes:
Ken’s Artisan Bakery – 338 Northwest 21st Avenue, Portland OR 97214 - (503) 248-2202 Map. 17% of the vote.
Little T American Baker – 2600 Southeast Division St., Portland, OR 97202-1253 (503) 238-3458 Map 13% of the vote.
Pearl Bakery – 102 Northwest 9th Ave., Portland, OR 97209 (503) 827-0910 Map 5% of the vote.
Honorable mentions go to Grand Central, Baker & Spice, Fleur de Lis, St. Honoré, and Lovejoy Bakers
You can see all of the “Best of Portland” results here.
- Survey 2011: Best Bar Food (2)
Out of 472 votes cast:
Bunk Bar – 13% of the votes. 1028 SE Water Ave, Suite 130 Portland, OR 97214 (503) 894-9708 Map
Beaker & Flask – 9%. 720 Southeast Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR 97214 (503) 235-8180 Map
Slow Bar -8.9%. 533 Southeast Grand Ave., Portland, OR 97214. (503) 230-7767 Map
Honorable mention: Victory Bar, Cassidy’s
My vote went to Bunk Bar. It’s just the right food for me when I’m out drinking.
You can see all the “Best of Portland” results here.
- Survey 2011: Best Barbeque (8)
We all know who is going to come out on top in this vote, but I asked because I was curious to see who would come out second. Now I know, and am just going to keep my mouth shut. I should note that it was a VERY distant second, and the percentages for third were so far below as to be meaningless. Here are the results:
Out of 768 votes:
Podnah’s Pit – 66% of the vote. 1625 NE Killingsworth Portland, OR 97211 (503) 281-3700 - Survey 2011: Best Beer Bar (8)
I’m more of a fan of the hard stuff than I am beer, so didn’t vote on this one myself.
Out of 750 votes cast:
Horse Brass -13% of the vote. 4534 Southeast Belmont St., Portland, OR 97215 (503) 232-2202 Map
Saraveza – 11%. 1004 North Killingsworth St., Portland, OR 97217 (503) 206-4252 Map
Bailey’s Tap Room – 6%. 213 SW Broadway, Portland, OR (503) 295-1004 - Survey 2011: Best Brunch in Portland (8)
You knew it was coming – a landslide vote for “Best Brunch” that won’t surprise anyone. However, since brunch is such a popular meal in this town, I thought I’d list all the top votes that were significantly above the others.
Out of 974 votes cast:
Tasty N Sons -25% of the total votes. 4.1%. 3808 North Williams Ave., Portland, OR 97227 (503) 621-1400 Map
Screen Door -12%. 2337 East Burnside St., Portland, OR 97214 (503) 542-0880 Map
Simpatica -6%. 828 Southeast Ash St., Portland, OR 97214 (503) 235-1600 Map
The Country Cat -7937 Southeast Stark St., Portland, OR 97215. (503) 408-1414 Map
Mother’s Bistro – 212 Southwest Stark St., Portland, OR 97204. (503) 464-1122 - Survey 2011: Best Chinese Restaurant in Portland (12)
We are finally starting to get some restaurants that, while they may not be fantastic, are certainly better than anything we had a few years ago. If you are into Sichuan food, Lucky Strike is the best in town. Wong’s King remains popular for dim sum, though I think there are better, especially if you are willing to head over to Beaverton. Ocean City is very popular with seafood lovers, but also has many traditional Chinese dishes too. Finally, Shandong is a rising star, quickly building a following for those in the Hollywood area of Portland. It is easily the best Chinese close to the city core.
Out of 696 votes:
Lucky Strike – 25% of the vote. 3862 Southeast Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97214 (503) 206-8292. Map
Wong’s King Seafood – 18%. 8733 Southeast Division St., Portland, OR 97216 (503) 788-8883 - Survey 2011: Best Coffeehouse in Portland (11)
Last year Stumptown Coffee Roasters won by a significant margin. This year, Barista Coffeehouse surged and came very close to tying their score, with only 1% of the vote separating them. When you factor in the number of Stumptown stores versus the two Barista locations, it’s a pretty impressive showing. Ristretto Roasters bumped up to tie Coffeehouse NW for 3rd place.
Out of 826 votes:
Stumptown Coffee Roasters – 15% of the vote. Many locations – see website. Map
Barista - 14% of the total. 539 NW 13th Ave., Portland, OR. 97209 Map and 1725 NE Alberta, Portland OR. 97211 Map
Coffeehouse NW – 4%. 1951 W Burnside St. Portland, OR 97209 Map also in 3rd place: Ristretto Roasters – 4%. 3808 North Williams Ave, Portland 97227 (503) 288-8667 Map & 3520 Northeast 42nd Ave, Portland 97213(503) 284-6767. Map
Heart Coffee Roasters – 3%. 2211 E Burnside, Portland, OR. 97232 Map
Heart Coffee Roasters came out of nowhere. I like to think I’m pretty familiar with the Portland coffee scene, but I’ve never heard of them and had to ask around. Other scores that stood out from the pack: Crema, Extracto, Fresh Pot, Albina Press, Coava Coffee, Random Order and Legend.
Yes, another tie. What are the odds? I need to go buy a lottery ticket
You can see all of the “Best of Portland” results here.
- Survey 2011: Best Desserts (14)
I split this category into two parts: restaurant desserts, and places that primarily serve desserts.
Out of 924 votes:
Restaurants were a fairly tight vote:
Paley’s Place – I agree. 1204 Northwest 21st Ave. Portland, OR 97209 Map (503) 243-2403 My review.
Nostrana – 1401 Southeast Morrison St. Portland, Oregon 97214 (503) 234-2427 Map. My review
Castagna – 1752 Southeast Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, OR 97214. Map (503) 231-7373
Honorable mention: Tabla
Dessert focused businesses:
Pix Patisserie – 3901 North Williams Ave. Portland, OR 97227 (503) 282-6539 and 3402 Southeast Division St. Portland, OR 97202 (503) 232-4407 Map
Papa Haydn -701 Northwest 23rd Avenue, Portland, OR (503) 228-7317 and 5829 Southeast Milwaukie Ave., Portland, OR 97202 (503) 232-9440. Map
The Sugar Cube – This is a cart. Closed at the moment, but supposed to pop up at the 43rd and Belmont at the Good Food Here food cart spot. @TheSugarCube
Honorable mentions: Two Tarts, Random Order (both advertisers here, but that didn’t make any difference in the score)
You can see all of the 2011 poll results here.
- Survey 2011: Best Hamburger in Portland (21)
In 2010, Cafe Castagna ran roughshod over the competition for best hamburger. Slow Bar came in 2nd, and Carafe, Higgins and Castagna tied for 3rd.
This year Cafe Castagna once again stomped the other choices, but interestingly, the other restaurants all have opened in the last year.
Out of 1020 votes cast:
Cafe Castagna -11% of the total. 1758 SE Hawthorne Blvd. Portland, OR 97214. (503) 231-9959 Map
Grüner – 5%. 527 Southwest 12th Ave. Portland, OR 97205(503) 241-7163 Map
Foster Burger – 4.9%. 5339 Southeast Foster Road, Portland OR 97206 - (503) 775-2077 Map
Tasty n Sons – 4.1%. 3808 North Williams Ave. Portland, OR 97227 (503) 621-1400 Map
My choice – not that anyone cares as this is a highly subjective category – is Cafe Castagna. The Grüner burger didn’t seem special to me, I’ve never had the Foster Burger, and though I enjoy Tasty N Sons version, it varies wildly from day-to-day – undercooked/overcooked/salt bomb. On a good day, it’s great. Toro Bravo was 4th.
Always the diplomat.
You can see all of the “Best of Portland” results here.
- Survey 2011: Best Happy Hour in Portland (0)This vote restored some of my faith in readers picking some of the more interesting places in town rather than the most popular. I’m rather surprised by the outcome. Although we got a good number of votes, there was a huge spread in the number of restaurants nominated, which meant only a few had enough to stand out.
Out of 716 votes, a tie for first place!
Tanuki Izakaya -413 Northwest 21st Ave., Portland, OR 97209 (503) 241-7667 Map
Clyde Common -1014 Southwest Stark St., Portland, OR 97205 (503) 228-3333 Map
Spints Alehouse - 401 NE 28th Ave., Portland, OR 97232 (503) 847-2534 Map
No one else came close enough for 3rd place. Since many readers may not be familiar with these three restaurants, a bit about them below.
Tanuki: “In Okinawa there are little restaurants serving simple delicious foods to go with sake and beer. Often they are called “akachochin” after the identifying red lantern hanging outside or “izakaya”- a place where there is sake. We offer wonderful dishes from sake no sakana (food that goes with sake) to fresh delicious noodles, yoshoku (Japanese foods that created under the influence of the European traders that traveled to Japan), and Korean favorites. Please note that an izakaya is a place for adult relaxation and socializing. We do not allow children in our establishment. Tanuki is located in a historic building that is not wheelchair accessible.” Happy hour 4-6pm daily. Requires one drink purchase per person. Even during regular hours many items are very reasonably priced. See the menu for details.
Clyde Common: a “European style tavern”. Mon-Fri 3pm-6pm, late night 11pm to close. A selection of items such as French fries with harissa $3 – you want these, trust me, grilled baquette with Nutella, jam & hazelnuts $4, daily grilled cheese $6, and a 6oz. hamburger sandwich $6. The happy ...
- Survey 2011: Best Indian Food in Portland (9)
I will get right to the results, and then a bit of discussion.
Out of 548 votes cast:
East India Company -17% of total votes. 821 SW 11th Ave Portland, OR 97205 (503) 227-8815. Map. My review.
Vindalho -16%. 2038 Clinton St. Portland, OR 97202 (503) 467-4550 Map My review
Channai Masala – 11%. 2088 NW Stucki Ave, Hillsboro, OR (503) 531-9500 Map
Honorable mention: Swagat – 2% behind #3.
East India Company is my first choice too. If you haven’t heard of it, check out my review. I used to live nearby, and went frequently, but the prices increased and I quit going Just now I went to update the prices in my review, and found they haven’t changed since 2008, which makes it considerably more affordable these days. I haven’t been to Vindalho since chef David Anderson left for Genoa, but I have enjoyed my meals there in the past. However, the two are different. From my EAC review “Though many people compare it to Vindalho the two restaurants have quite different goals, with the latter’s cuisine ranging wider and being more fusion. For straight Indian food, I think East India Company is the best in Portland, and it has steadily improved since they first opened”
Chennai Masala opened to rave reviews 3-4 years ago. Since then the owners have split, and the result has been food that is just ok. I used to drop in if I was in the area, but I had two really bad service experiences there, and won’t be going back.
You can see all of the “Best of Portland” results here.
- Survey 2011: Best Italian Restaurant in Portland (40)
This is another one of those questions where I was pretty sure what the top choice would be, but wanted to know what the others rated. I was a bit surprised, especially by the third choice. Maybe it is because it “feels” the most Italian of anywhere else in Portland that I can think of.
Out of 814 votes cast:
Nostrana – 1401 Southeast Morrison St. Portland, Oregon 97214 (503) 234-2427 Map. My review
Genoa – 8%. 2832 Southeast Belmont St. Portland, OR 97214 (503) 238-1464 Map
Pizza Italia – Distant. 1129 NW Johnson St Portland, OR 97209. (503) 478-0619 Map
Honorable mentions: Cafe Mingo, Ciao Vito
You can see all of the 2011 poll results here.
- Survey 2011: Best Late Night Snack (9)
Just in time for the weekend, our readers vote for the best place for a late-night snack.
Out of 760 votes:
Cartopia at 12th and Hawthorne – 46% of the vote! Open 12pm – 3am. Map
When split into vendors, Potato Champion and Whiffies Fried Pies take the prize.
The others are a distant 2nd and 3rd:
Biwa – 215 Southeast 9th Ave., Portland, OR 97214 (503) 239-8830 Daily 5pm to midnight. Happy hour 5 to 6:30 & 9pm – 10pm Map Our review
Beaker & Flask – 720 Southeast Sandy Blvd., Portland, OR 97214 (503) 235-8180 Mon-Wed 5pm – 12am, Thu-Sat 5pm – 1am. Map My review
Honorable mention: Bunk Bar, The Gilt Club, Montage
I have to say, after a few drinks, I’m heading to Cartopia. I like the vibe, and there are some heated tables to relax on while your pies are being made. I’ve never made it past Whiffies to Potato Champion, but that’s only because I have a weakness for pies. That being said, I have also been to Biwa many times for late night ramen. If I want to be inside or want to have something more substantial, that’s where I head.
You can see all of the 2011 poll results here.
- Survey 2011: Best Lebanese (5)
The results of this question in the survey don’t surprise me at all. I think the order should be switched, with the 3rd place coming in first, but I understand that most people are going to go for the least expensive choice.
This question had the smallest number of responses – only 19 restaurants in the list. Most of those got one vote. It also had one of the lowest number of people voting – 566. I can’t help but wonder if this is because the food isn’t popular in general, or if many folks just don’t recognize the vast difference between restaurants as you get away from the most basic dishes of the cuisine.
Out of 566 votes cast:
Nicholas – 37% of the vote. 318 Southeast Grand Avenue, Portland, OR 97214 (503) 235-5123. 3233 NE Broadway, Portland, OR 97232 (503) 445-4700 Map
Ya Hala – 23%. 8005 Southeast Stark St. Portland, OR 97215 (503) 256-4484 Map
Karam Lebanese – 19%. 316 Southwest Stark St. Portland, OR 97204 (503) 223-0830 Map. My review (updated 1/11)
You can see all of the “Best of Portland” results here.
- Survey 2011: Best Lunch in Portland (6)
My vote would be lunch in a sunny park in Portland, but I suppose any of these restaurants could provide that, and give you a decent place to eat on a rainy day. One of the choices absolutely buttered everyone else in the survey results.
Out of 748 votes:
Bunk Sandwiches -26% of the vote. 621 Southeast Morrison St., Portland, OR 97214 (503) 477-9515 Map
Evoe -8%. 3735 Southeast Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97214 (503) 232-1010 Map
Blueplate Lunch Counter & Soda Fountain – 6%. 308 SW Washington St., Portland, OR 97204 (503) 295-2583 Map
Honorable mention: Tasty & Sons
My choice? Depends on my mood. I like all of the above. Bunk has only been open a few years, but it is already legendary. If you haven’t been to Evoe, here’s what Roger Porter had to say: “Evoe is somewhat like a tapas bar, the sheer informality of the place would seem to call for a less exalted grade. But gram for gram, it furnishes the most perfect collection of dishes I’ve experienced in town.” Blueplate is a bit like stepping back into the past; an old style Soda Fountain with daily sandwich specials, house-made sodas, egg-creams, and a variety of floats and milkshakes.
You can see all the 2011 survey winners here
- Survey 2011: Best Mexican Restaurant (17)Once again, this survey pretty much followed along the lines I expected. Autentica has gotten more expensive, but I still feel it is a good deal. In my experience the service issues have been largely worked out, though they still have off days. ¿Por Que No? locations always have a line down the block, and I admire their commitment to their staff and to local sustainable ingredients. Nuestra Cocina is good, and used to be one of my favorite restaurants, but they need to shake things up. I was thinking the other day I haven’t been for a long time, because the menu doesn’t seem to have changed much over the years. Autentica – 21% of the vote. 5507 Northeast 30th Ave., Portland, OR 97211 (503) 287-7555. Map My review – updated 2.11 ¿Por Que No? -19%. Two locations: 3524 North Mississippi Ave, Portland, OR (503) 467-4149 Map & 4635 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR(503) 954-3138 Map. My Review – updated 3.11 Nuestra Cocina – 17%. 2135 Southeast Division St, Portland, OR (503) 232-2135 Map. My review – updated 3.11. It’s not AuTHentica, it’s Autentica! You can see all of the “Best of Portland” results here.
- Survey 2011: Best New Restaurants (10)
Only a few questions results left -next week I will finish with Best Restaurants. For those of you who will ask, yes, all of these opened in 2010. Fin would have placed second, but it isn’t open anymore, so those votes were eliminated. However, they get an honorable mention.
Out of 554 votes:
Tasty N Sons -25% of the total votes. 3808 North Williams Ave., Portland, OR 97227 (503) 621-1400 Map My Review
Gruner - 527 Southwest 12th Ave., Portland, OR 97205 (503) 241-7163 Map My Review
Little Bird – 219 Southwest 6th Ave., Portland, OR 97204 (503) 688-5952 Map
Honorable mention: June, Fin (now closed)
My vote – Tasty N Son’s
- Survey 2011: Best Pizza in Portland (22)
Amazing. Out of 1011 votes, we have a tie. A TIE. Twice. I counted twice, and then built a pivot table to double-check, because I thought maybe I’d had too much bourbon. As you can see, there is quite a drop to 3rd place.
Ken’s Artisan Pizza 28% of the vote -304 Southeast 28th Ave. Portland, OR 97214 (503) 517-9951 Map
and:
Apizza Scholls 28% of the vote- 4741 SE Hawthorne Blvd Portland, OR 97215. (503) 233-1286 Map
Dove Vivi 5% of the vote- 2727 NE Glisan St. Portland, OR 97232. (503) 239-4444 Map.
In 2010, Ken’s slightly edged out Apizza, with Nostrana in 3rd. Good showing for Dove Vivi. This year Nostrana and Hot Lips tied for 4th. Goodness. I’m just going to be quiet. I’m adding 4th because I think it’s cool that they tied.
Nostrana – 1401 Southeast Morrison St. Portland, Oregon 97214 (503) 234-2427 Map.
Hot Lips -Many locations – see website.
My choice: either of the first place winners. They are slightly different styles, and both great. I’ve never been to Dove Vivi
You can see all of the “Best of Portland” results here.
- Survey 2011: Best Place for a Business Lunch (3)
As we wind down to the readers choice for Top Restaurants, we have three more survey results to post. The first few choices didn’t surprise me, but third choice made no sense to me, especially when compared to the others. I don’t have anything against the restaurant, it’s just that it has a totally different vibe.
Out of 610 votes:
Higgins Restaurant & Bar – 11% of the vote. 1239 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 (503) 222-9070 Map (They FINALLY have a website!)
The Heathman – 5%. SW Broadway & SW Salmon St., Portland, OR 97205. (503) 241-4100 Map
Little Bird – 4%. 219 Southwest 6th Ave., Portland, OR 97204 (503) 688-5952 Map
Honorable mention: Bluehour
Higgin’s restaurant has a classy, white linen feel to it, and I’ve had several business lunches there. However, you are more likely to find me in the bar, which is less formal, but still a good place to talk. The Heathman is similar – white linens and a fairly wide variety of dishes on the menu, though the food definitely has the “Jakes” touch. Little Bird is a French Bistro, a bit louder than the others, but with a focus on simpler food.
You can see all the 2011 survey winners here
- Survey 2011: Best Place to Dine with a Group (6)
This pretty much fell along the lines of whatever restaurants in town have a group table, and are reasonably priced. Not sure why I even asked this question, though number 2 was a surprise.
Out of 556 votes:
Toro Bravo – 120 NE Russell St., Portland. Map (503) 281-4464 My review.
Andina – 1314 Northwest Glisan Street, Portland, OR Map (503) 228-9535 You can read my review here.
Clyde Common - 1014 Southwest Stark St., Portland, OR 97205 Map (503) 228-3333 My review.
- Survey 2011: Best Seafood Restaurant in Portland (5)
From the comments I’ve gotten, many of you feel that Portland has a long way to go as far as seafood is concerned. Many added notes lamenting the loss of Fin. I agree. For a city so close to rivers, lakes and the ocean, the state of our seafood is sad.
Out of 432 votes:
Jakes – 15% of the vote. 401 Southwest 12th Ave., Portland, OR 97205 (503) 226-1419 - Survey 2011: Best Steak (7)
The reader survey results for “Best Steak in Portland” doesn’t have any big surprises except for Ringside’s second place performance. It shows what giving more attention and a new face to a restaurant can do:
Out of 818 votes cast:
1. Laurelhurst Market -21% of the vote. 3155 East Burnside St.,Portland, OR 97232 Map (503) 206-30992. Ringside – 9%. My review
2165 West Burnside Street, Portland OR 97210 Map (503) 223-1513
14021 Ne Glisan st., Portland OR. 97230 Map (503) 225-0750
3. El Gaucho -6%.319 Southwest Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 (503) 227-8794 Map My review
You can see my steakhouse roundup here.
You can see all of the “Best of Portland” results here.
- Survey 2011: Best Sushi in Portland (17)
It’s a runaway vote, and even better, I agree with all the results, though my favorite is Murata. Proving that Portlander’s have a thing for sustainable policies, Bamboo Sushi swam away from the pack.
850 votes cast:
Bamboo Sushi – 27% of the vote. 310 Southeast 28th Ave., Portland, OR 97214 (503) 232-5255 Map
Hiroshi – 10%. 926 Northwest 10th Ave., Portland, OR 97209 (503) 619-0580 Now closed
Murata – 9%. 200 Southwest Market St # P105, Portland, OR 97201(503) 227-0080
The 2nd and 3rd choices don’t appear to have websites.
You can see all of the “Best of Portland” results here.
- Survey 2011: Best Thai in Portland (7)
The winners here are not a surprise. I agree with them all:
Pok Pok – 39% of the total vote. 3226 Southeast Division St., Portland, OR 97202 (503) 232-1387 Map My review.
Red Onion – 9%. 1123 NW 23rd Ave Portland, OR 97210-2903 - (503) 208-2634 Map
Chiang Mai – 5%. 3145 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR(503) 234-6192 Map
You can see all the 2011 reader survey winners here.
- Survey 2011: Best Vegetarian (8)
I’m not particularly interested in vegetarian restaurants, and I got lots of snarky comments when I put this in the survey. That being said, there are lots of people in Portland who this is important to, as well as restaurants that work their tails off to make them happy. The results here were split among many local restaurants, and no single one got a huge number of votes. The three top choices listed here were very close, with about 9%.
Out of 428 votes cast:
Portobello – 1125 SE Division, Portland, OR 97214 (503) 754-5993 Map
Blossoming Lotus – 1713 Northeast 15th Ave., Portland, OR 97212 (503) 228-0048 Map Our review.
The Farm Cafe – 10 SE 7th Ave., Portland OR. 97214 (503) 736-3276 Map
Honorable mentions: Andina – my review, Vita Cafe
I usually send friends to Andina, because I think the menu is really interesting, and they have a separate menu for vegans and vegetarians. It should be noted that Portobello has a very high rating among various online sites.
You can see all of the 2011 poll results here.
- Survey 2011: Best Vietnamese Restaurant (12)
I used to eat a lot of Vietnamese, but not so much anymore, so I’m a bit out of the loop. The top two are owned by the same family. Here are the results:
Out of 638 votes:
- Survey 2011: Best Wine List (9)
This question was suggested by a reader, and added at the last-minute. I think it was a good idea, and was interested to see which restaurants placed on top of the pack. Here are the results.
Out of 490 votes cast:
Metrovino -20% of the vote. 1139 Northwest 11th Ave., Portland, OR 97209 (503) 517-7778 Map
Nostrana – 1401 Southeast Morrison St., Portland, Oregon 97214 (503) 234-2427 Map
Kir – 22 Northeast 7th Ave., Portland, OR 97214 (503) 232-3063 Map
Some people might argue that Kir is primarily a wine bar, so shouldn’t be on this list. For them, I will list the next highest, which is
Tabla Mediterranean Bistro – 200 Northeast 28th Ave., Portland, OR 97232 (503) 238-3777 Map
Honorable Mentions: a large group of other restaurants were in a dead heat, separated from each other by two points, so this is a large list: Le Pigeon, Tabla, Paley’s Place, Higgins, Vino Paradiso and Noble Rot.
- The Best of Portland 2011! (60)
Updated 4.29.
Here are the results from the our 2011 reader surveys. We had well over 1100 participants this year! A big thank you to all of our sponsors and participants!
A few notes: If the top two choices were significantly higher than the next choice, only they will be listed. If two businesses are listed on the same line, the difference was insignificant or they tied.
Best Restaurants in Portland
I’ve given this list its own page. Click here to see the top 18 Portland restaurants!
Best New Restaurants
Out of 554 votes:
Tasty N Sons -25% of the total votes. 3808 North Williams Ave., Portland, OR 97227 (503) 621-1400 Map My Review
Gruner – 527 Southwest 12th Ave., Portland, OR 97205 (503) 241-7163 Map My Review
Little Bird – 219 Southwest 6th Ave., Portland, OR 97204 (503) 688-5952 Map
My vote – Tasty N Son’s
Best Place to Dine with a Group
Out of 556 votes:
Toro Bravo – 120 NE Russell St., Portland. Map (503) 281-4464 My review.
Andina – 1314 Northwest Glisan Street, Portland, OR Map (503) 228-9535. My review.
Clyde Common – 1014 Southwest Stark St., Portland, OR 97205 Map (503) 228-3333 My review.
Best Lunch
Out of 748 votes:
Bunk Sandwiches -26% of the vote. 621 Southeast Morrison St., Portland, OR 97214 (503) 477-9515 Map My review.
Evoe -8%. 3735 Southeast Hawthorne Blvd., Portland, OR 97214 (503) 232-1010 Map
Blueplate Lunch Counter & Soda Fountain – 6%. 308 SW Washington St., Portland, OR 97204 (503) 295-2583 Map
Honorable mention: Tasty & Sons
You can see the comments and commentary on this award here.
Best Business Lunch
Out of 610 votes:
Higgins Restaurant & Bar – 11% of the vote. 1239 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97205 (503) 222-9070 Map My review
The Heathman – 5%. SW Broadway & SW Salmon St., Portland, OR 97205. (503) 241-4100 Map
Little Bird – 4%. 219 Southwest 6th Ave., Portland, OR 97204 (503) 688-5952 Map
Honorable mention: Bluehour
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