There are so many great dining spots around the Beaver State that we could feature a new restaurant every week and never run out of recommendations. Of course, do have a few favorites. These places are just a few of the tried-and-true dining venues that we go back to again and again. They’re the restaurants we always recommend to out-of-town guests, and they run the gamut from casual spots to historic icons.
*These restaurants aren’t ranked, they’re presented alphabetically, because there’s no way we could possibly decide which ones are the best!
- Bowpicker Fish & Chips, Astoria
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Jay Beach/Google It makes a certain amount of sense to get your fish from a gillnet boat, doesn’t it? This little boat is a walk-up restaurant that specializes in just one thing - fish ’n chips - and it does it so, so well. To see our feature article, click here.
- Cowboy Dinner Tree, Silver Lake
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candbbrown2/Tripadvisor Cowboy Dinner Tree was once a spot along the cattle trail where hungry cattlemen stopped to dine. Today, it’s a family-style restaurant that serves some of the best biscuits, beans, chicken, and steak you’ll ever try. The restaurant has just two entrees on the menu, but they’re both delicious! To see our feature article, click here.
- Dan & Louis Oyster Bar, Portland
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Dan & LouisOyster Bar/Google Dan & Louis Oyster Bar has been around since 1907, and it’s still run by members of the same family. In fact, it’s the oldest family-owned restaurant in Portland! The seafood dishes are all excellent, but of course the specialty is oysters. To see our feature article, click here.
- The Horn Public House & Brewery, Depoe Bay
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Adrienne Childs/Google The Horn Public House & Brewery has delicious chowder, sandwiches, and pizza, but its view is just as good as the food. It’s perched on a cliff overlooking the world’s smallest navigable harbor in Depoe Bay. To see our feature article, click here.
- Huber’s Cafe, Portland
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Charles Lucero/Google Huber’s opened its doors way back in 1879, and it’s one of Oregon’s oldest restaurants. When it opened up as a saloon back then, it offered a free turkey sandwich with every drink purchased. As you can imagine, a LOT of turkey sandwiches were consumed. Nowadays, you’ll pay for your sandwich, but it’s well worth it! To see our feature article, click here.
- Junkyard Extreme Burgers & Brats, Junction City
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macdaddie mcalister/Google This quirky burger joint in Junction City has some of the most unique landscaping you’ve ever seen, and the inside of the restaurant is just as kitschy! The five burgers on the menu are thick, juicy, and covered in tasty toppings. To see our feature article, click here.
- Multnomah Falls Lodge, Corbett
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MONICA BADDAR/Google Multnomah Falls Lodge is one of Oregon’s most iconic pieces of history. Built in 1925, it boasts a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, a room that’s made up completely of windows (including the ceiling), and a patio that lets you view the waterfall while you dine. To see our feature article, click here.
- Pok Pok, Portland
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Pok Pok/Facebook Pok Pok just keeps winning awards, so we just keep going back for more delicious Southeast Asian food! Everything on the menu is amazing, but you definitely need an order of the Ike’s Vietnamese Fish Sauce Wings. To see our feature article, click here.
- Screen Door, Portland
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Google Screen Door gets a lot of hype. Is it really that good? Yes. Yes, it really is. Its mac ’n cheese was recently named “Best in State,” and its fried chicken is to die for. To see our feature article, click here.
- Tad’s Chicken N Dumplings, Troutdale
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matt giansante/Google A trip to Tad’s is like stepping back in time to the 1940s. This roadhouse hasn’t change much. It still has its original jukebox, and it’s still making the most incredible chicken and dumplings. Dine on the patio for a river view. To see our feature article, click here.
- Word of Mouth Bistro, Salem
Samuel Traffanstadt/Google This eclectic dining spot in Salem is well-known for its breakfast and brunch offerings, and the ingredients here are all top notch. The signature item on the menu is the Incredible Flying Biscuit, and it includes thick-cut bacon, buttermilk fried chicken, a fried egg, cheese, and creamy sausage gravy. Yum! To see our feature article, click here.
This is just a small sampling of some of Oregon’s best restaurants. What other places do you plan to visit in 2020? Tell us in the comments!
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Jay Beach/Google
It makes a certain amount of sense to get your fish from a gillnet boat, doesn’t it? This little boat is a walk-up restaurant that specializes in just one thing - fish ’n chips - and it does it so, so well. To see our feature article, click here.
David Willer/Google
candbbrown2/Tripadvisor
Cowboy Dinner Tree was once a spot along the cattle trail where hungry cattlemen stopped to dine. Today, it’s a family-style restaurant that serves some of the best biscuits, beans, chicken, and steak you’ll ever try. The restaurant has just two entrees on the menu, but they’re both delicious! To see our feature article, click here.
RSNN/Tripadvisor
Dan & LouisOyster Bar/Google
Dan & Louis Oyster Bar has been around since 1907, and it’s still run by members of the same family. In fact, it’s the oldest family-owned restaurant in Portland! The seafood dishes are all excellent, but of course the specialty is oysters. To see our feature article, click here.
The Horn Public House & Brewery/Facebook
Adrienne Childs/Google
The Horn Public House & Brewery has delicious chowder, sandwiches, and pizza, but its view is just as good as the food. It’s perched on a cliff overlooking the world’s smallest navigable harbor in Depoe Bay. To see our feature article, click here.
Huber’s Cafe/Facebook
Charles Lucero/Google
Huber’s opened its doors way back in 1879, and it’s one of Oregon’s oldest restaurants. When it opened up as a saloon back then, it offered a free turkey sandwich with every drink purchased. As you can imagine, a LOT of turkey sandwiches were consumed. Nowadays, you’ll pay for your sandwich, but it’s well worth it! To see our feature article, click here.
Jed Ayers/Google
macdaddie mcalister/Google
This quirky burger joint in Junction City has some of the most unique landscaping you’ve ever seen, and the inside of the restaurant is just as kitschy! The five burgers on the menu are thick, juicy, and covered in tasty toppings. To see our feature article, click here.
Multnomah Falls Lodge/Facebook
MONICA BADDAR/Google
Multnomah Falls Lodge is one of Oregon’s most iconic pieces of history. Built in 1925, it boasts a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, a room that’s made up completely of windows (including the ceiling), and a patio that lets you view the waterfall while you dine. To see our feature article, click here.
Pok Pok/Facebook
Pok Pok just keeps winning awards, so we just keep going back for more delicious Southeast Asian food! Everything on the menu is amazing, but you definitely need an order of the Ike’s Vietnamese Fish Sauce Wings. To see our feature article, click here.
amin seyyedi/Google
Screen Door gets a lot of hype. Is it really that good? Yes. Yes, it really is. Its mac ’n cheese was recently named “Best in State,” and its fried chicken is to die for. To see our feature article, click here.
Cosmos Mariner/Google
matt giansante/Google
A trip to Tad’s is like stepping back in time to the 1940s. This roadhouse hasn’t change much. It still has its original jukebox, and it’s still making the most incredible chicken and dumplings. Dine on the patio for a river view. To see our feature article, click here.
Samuel Traffanstadt/Google
This eclectic dining spot in Salem is well-known for its breakfast and brunch offerings, and the ingredients here are all top notch. The signature item on the menu is the Incredible Flying Biscuit, and it includes thick-cut bacon, buttermilk fried chicken, a fried egg, cheese, and creamy sausage gravy. Yum! To see our feature article, click here.
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Address: 95410 OR-99, Junction City, OR 97448, USAAddress: Cowboy Dinner Tree, 50836 E Bay Rd, Silver Lake, OR 97638, USAAddress: Bowpicker Fish and Chips, 1634 Duane St, Astoria, OR 97103, USAAddress: 208 SW Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97204, USAAddress: The Horn | Public House & Brewery, 110 SE N Coast Hwy, Depoe Bay, OR 97341, USAAddress: Huber’s Cafe, 411 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204, USAAddress: Multnomah Falls Lodge, 53000 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Bridal Veil, OR 97010, USAAddress: 3226 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202, USAAddress: Screen Door Eastside, 2337 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214, USAAddress: 1325 Historic Columbia River Hwy, Troutdale, OR 97060, USAAddress: Word Of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro, 140 17th St NE, Salem, OR 97301, USA
