Reader Survey: Best Restaurants in Portland 2017

Vegetarian food in Portland - up and coming I’ve noticed an interesting trend in the Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Portland category. In 2011 428 votes were cast, in 2012 450 votes, in 2013, 560 votes, in 2015 878, and for this year 902 votes were counted. I’m not sure if this means people are trying to eat a healthier diet, or if Portland vegetarian restaurants have stepped … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Vegetarian Restaurant in Portland

What is the best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Portland? For years I said that Middle Eastern food had tons of potential, but chefs weren’t exploring it. But since we ran the 2015 survey we've seen lots of changes, when Levant and Mediterranean Exploration company burst onto the scene. That forced other restaurants to up their game and we've never looked back.Previous to … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Middle Eastern Restaurant in Portland

 Where can you get the best Chinese food in Portland? The state of Chinese cuisine has improved greatly over the past few years. As recently as 2015, I complained about the lack of good Chinese restaurant options, but a spate of new openings has made a big difference. There is, of course, room for improvement, but we are slowly getting there. So here are the results for the … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Chinese Restaurant in Portland

What restaurant has the best Italian food in Portland? I was curious how this survey question was going to come out, as we've had a steady increase in Italian restaurants over the years. Looking back at older surveys shows the trend away from simply serving a Caesar salad and a bunch of pasta has reached maturity, and Tuscan influence is on almost every menu. Putting together … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Italian Restaurant in Portland

It is one of the most polarizing foods, but the majority of you have a strong opinion on the Best Barbecue in Portland While Podnah's Pit has easily topped your list for many years, more competitors have opened and they are starting to make inroads on the king. The top three choices stand significantly above the others. Podnah's has dropped by 8% since 2015 - not that this has … [Read more...] about Reader Survey 2017: Best Barbecue in Portland