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Best Restaurants & Cafés in Portland: Family Favorites to Date Night Picks
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items My go-to spots around Portland, from cozy cafés for coffee dates with my daughter to family restaurants we return to again and again, plus the pizza place that beat out 20 others for date night. All personally tested and re-visited, not one-off tries...
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Cafe's
Family Restaurants
Date Night
Desserts and Treats
Burgers and Sandwich Restaurants
Cafe's
Coffee and pastry spots worth the trip.
My daughter's and my favorite spot for treats and coffee.
Petite Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
Cute, chic, and delicious, definitely on the cafe options list — the service, selections, and ambiance are a definite yes.
Twisted St. Cafe
Family Restaurants
Reliable favorites for birthdays and family time.
Out of all the locations I have tried, this is worth the drive every time. I've been a happy customer since they opened in November 2017 — they've helped us celebrate my family's birthdays, family time, and treat days. Just an amazing place for ambia...
La Provence Boulangerie & Patisserie
This hole-in-the-wall style restaurant was the best find while dilly-dallying with my daughter. It was so good we went back three weeks in a row and plan to make it a permanent option. The flavors, dessert, and service were great!
The Focacceria by Montelupo
Great for everything from celebrations to satisfying a craving for something unique — amazing beer, service, and food. A definite recommendation, from solo dates to family experiences.
Gustav's
Best place for a wholesome family breakfast, we visit the coast, and this restaurant is a mandatory stop.
Pig 'N Pancake
I'm a sucker for Italian food — so much so that I'm planning a three-week trip for my birthday this year. I visit this place often, but I never regret it. Everything is amazing, and it's my family's favorite little Italian restaurant.
La Bottega Cafe Deli Wine Shop
Date Night
Where we go when it's just the two of us.
My hubby and I have been trying all the pizza places in Portland to see who is the best, and out of 20 pizza restaurants we've tried, Ken's is by far the best — and that's coming from a very picky person. I mean me, lol.
Ken's Artisan Pizza
From the service to the food to the ambiance, it was a great experience — I'll definitely return and recommend it to my friends.
Nicholas Restaurant Lebanese and Mediterranean Cuisine
I fell in love with this restaurant right on the water, the riverside views, amazing food, and ambiance make it unforgettable. Perfect for a solo night out, a date, or time with friends. Every visit here has become a treasured memory.
Twigs Bistro
As an island girl born and raised, I love seafood; and this restaurant delivers. I've taken my daughter here to celebrate Galentine's two years in a row now. I'd definitely recommend the experience.
WildFin American Grill - Vancouver
Every year for my birthday I have a beautiful experience here, and I plan to keep coming back as long as they're open. This place holds a special spot in my heart. Go make some memories; you won't find better service, food, or ambiance. It's absolute...
DOSALAS latin kitchen + tequila bar
Date night this week was amazing, the service, the flavors, the live music, the ambiance, the memories was phenomenal. I am defiantly return to try more of the dishes and drink selections. I loved every moment of my experience at this restaurant.
Akadi
Desserts and Treats
Sweet treats and yummy desserts you'll love.
Best gelato after international and national travel. I visit this place every few weeks (trying not to gain too much weight!) — the unique flavors are so good you won't want to go back to regular ice cream.
Pinolo Gelato
A staple favorite of mine — I love the unique flavor combinations. It's the perfect treat whether you're going solo, out with family, or on a walking date. The flavor combos always make for a great conversation starter.
Salt & Straw
Burgers and Sandwich Restaurants
Best Burgers and sandwiches in Portland, OR
The best whisky selections and farm to table burger you'll have with a waterfront, River view. I love this place. I highly recommend.
Stack 571 Burger & Whiskey Bar
We ended up here while dilly-dallying, and it turned out to be a great find. The sliders my kids and I tried were amazing — we regretted not getting full sizes. Go try them; you're in for a real treat.
PDX Sliders
The closest you'll get to the original, I enjoy a good steak and cheese sandwich every visit. Highly recommend.
Steakadelphia