10 Portland Restaurants That Embody the Citys Eclectic, Lush, Creative, Sustainable and Quirky Nature

Portland, OR is a city brimming with culture and creativity. Its residents take pride in their quirky nature and love for all things local. The food scene in this vibrant city is no exception. Here are ten restaurants that embody the eclectic, lush, creative, sustainable and quirky nature of its people.

1. Canard (119 NE 6th Ave) This French bistrostyle restaurant serves up fresh baked goods early in the morning before transitioning into an impressive spread of small plates later on in the day. A musttry dish is their Everything Bagel Croissant.

2. Tusk (2448 E Burnside St) Known for its MiddleEastern inspired cuisine using locallysourced ingredients; its delicious vegetarian fare will please even carnivores. Get your hands on their famed cauliflower tbone steak or indulge in one of their many colorful mezze spreads.

3. Yonder (4636 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy) For a taste of Appalachia right here in PDX head over to Yonder where Chef Maya Lovelace adds her own Pacific Northwest twist to classic Southern dishes like shrimp & grits or smoked pork shoulder with apple butter.

4.Han Oak (511 NE 24th Ave) Han Oak offers Koreaninspired cuisine served familystyle at communal tables under suspended lanterns giving you an intimate yet inclusive experience where you can get acquainted with strangers or bond over multiple servings of grilled short ribs accompanied by homemade kimchi.

5.Coquine (6839 SE Belmont St.) Described as refined comfort food Coquine headed by James Beard Awardwinning chef Katy Millard never fails to disappoint whether its brunch time when they serve fluffy pancakes infused with lemon cream sugar syrup or dinnertime featuring seasonal dishes such as lamb loin with roasted broccolini, olive and mint.

6.Pok Pok (3226 SE Division St.) A Portland institution serving up authentic Thai food in a casual setting. Try their famous fish sauce chicken wings, or for the more adventurous diner try the boar collar meat marinated in soyginger marinade then grilled over wood charcoal.

7.Luc Lac(835 SW 2nd Ave) This busy Vietnamese restaurant packed to the brim serves traditional cuisine with a twist think phos served with wagyu beef or spicy crab noodles topped off by some of PDXs best cocktails around.

8.Dame(2930 NE Killingsworth St. ) Dame offers natural wines paired perfectly alongside mouthwatering dishes such as chicken liver pate accompanied by housemade pickles and buttery brioche toast .

9.Tea Bar (1055 NW Northrup St.) Fine tea purveys Tea Bar offers both hot & cold teas such as black sesame matcha lattes and butterfly pea flower rose tea which can be sipped on while appreciating stunning murals inside this modern space.

10.Screen Door(2337 E Burnside St) With lengthy lines down its block almost every day of the week, Screen Door is one of those places youll remember long after departing PDX thanks to its southerninspired breakfasts featuring fried chicken and waffles smothered in maple syrup that are certainly worth waiting for no matter how long it takes.

Portlands restaurants offer much more than just great food; they embody a spirit unique to this city. From sustainable practices to creative twists on classic dishes, these eateries showcase what makes Portland oneofakind.