{"id":6946,"date":"2025-04-23T18:17:09","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T18:17:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/?p=6946"},"modified":"2025-04-23T20:13:33","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T20:13:33","slug":"10-great-places-to-eat-in-downtown-this-spring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/10-great-places-to-eat-in-downtown-this-spring\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Great Places to Eat in Downtown This Spring"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From inspired farm-to-table dishes to comforting Italian fare, there is no shortage of great restaurants in Downtown Portland. Here are a few of our favorites that are worth a visit this spring.<\/p>\n<h3>Q Restaurant &amp; Bar<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6974\" src=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_2636-512x341.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_2636-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_2636-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_2636-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_2636-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_2636-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_2636-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_2636-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cuisine Style: <\/strong>Globally inspired farm-to-table<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Q Is Worth a Visit:<\/strong>\u00a0Q Restaurant has been consistently named a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/portland\/news\/2024\/04\/24\/portland-most-popular-restaurants.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.bizjournals.com\/portland\/news\/2024\/04\/24\/portland-most-popular-restaurants.html\">favorite by PBJ voters<\/a>. Led by Executive Chef <a href=\"https:\/\/www.portraitmagazine.com\/54-q-restaurant-and-bar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.portraitmagazine.com\/54-q-restaurant-and-bar\">Anne Cuggino<\/a>, Q&#8217;s cuisine is made from scratch and creatively inspired by seasonal ingredients, while the restaurant space is warm and inviting, with panoramic window views and an airy dining room.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0828 SW 2nd Ave<br \/>\n<strong>Phone Number:<\/strong>\u00a0503.850.8915\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/q-portland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/q-portland.com\/\">Website<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Hours: <\/strong>Tue-Fri 11:30am-4pm; Tue-Sat 4pm-9pm<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Murata<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6953\" src=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sushi-512x341.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sushi-512x341.jpeg 512w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sushi-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sushi-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sushi-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sushi-1536x1024.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sushi-2048x1365.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/sushi-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cuisine Style: <\/strong>Japanese<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Murata Is Worth a Visit: <\/strong>Named one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregonlive.com\/dining\/2024\/10\/here-are-the-5-best-sushi-spots-in-the-portland-area-readers-choice-awards.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.oregonlive.com\/dining\/2024\/10\/here-are-the-5-best-sushi-spots-in-the-portland-area-readers-choice-awards.html\">5 Best Sushi Spots<\/a>\u00a0by Oregonian readers, Murata is known for its authentic Japanese fare that features fresh ingredients in a cozy atmosphere. Try teishoku or combination lunches, dinner entr\u00e9es, weekly specials, and a variety of sake.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>200 SW Market St<br \/>\n<strong>Phone Number:<\/strong>\u00a0503.227.0080\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.muratarestaurant.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.muratarestaurant.com\/\">Website<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Hours:<\/strong> Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm; Mon-Sat 5pm-9pm<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Lechon<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6954 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9632-512x341.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9632-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9632-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9632-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9632-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9632-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9632-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_9632-1920x1280.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cuisine Style:<\/strong>\u00a0Wood-fired South American<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Lechon Is Worth a Visit: <\/strong>Located in the historic Smith Block building along the Downtown waterfront, Lechon features family-style dishes in a lively dining space. <a href=\"https:\/\/5reasonstovisit.com\/travel\/chef-jaco-smith-lechon-portland-oregon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/5reasonstovisit.com\/travel\/chef-jaco-smith-lechon-portland-oregon\">Chef Jaco Smith<\/a>\u00a0creatively brings together foods from his South African childhood and inspiration from his restaurant experiences abroad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>113 SW Naito Pkwy<br \/>\n<strong>Phone Number:<\/strong>\u00a0503.219.9000\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lechonpdx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/lechonpdx.com\/\">Website<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Hours: <\/strong>Mon-Thu 4pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 4pm-10pm<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Tikka Shots<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6955 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tikka-e1745431202421-512x334.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"334\" srcset=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tikka-e1745431202421-512x334.jpg 512w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tikka-e1745431202421-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tikka-e1745431202421.jpg 680w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cuisine Style: <\/strong>Indian<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Tikka Shots Is Worth a Visit: <\/strong>Tikka Shots is one of Downtown&#8217;s newest restaurants and is quickly gaining popularity. In a bright, open space painted by warm colors, visitors can enjoy a variety of flavorful tikka as well as traditional main plates, biryani, and street-style sliders and &#8220;shots.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>505 SW Taylor St<br \/>\n<strong>Phone Number:<\/strong>\u00a0(971) 294-6831\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tikka-Shots-Menu_f.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Tikka-Shots-Menu_f.pdf\">Menu<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Hours: <\/strong>Tue-Thu 11am-2:30pm, 4pm-10pm; F 11am-2:30pm, 4pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-10pm<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Midtown Beer Garden<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-6956\" src=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DJI_0106-scaled-e1745431284547-512x329.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DJI_0106-scaled-e1745431284547-512x329.jpg 512w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DJI_0106-scaled-e1745431284547-1024x658.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DJI_0106-scaled-e1745431284547-150x96.jpg 150w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DJI_0106-scaled-e1745431284547-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DJI_0106-scaled-e1745431284547-1536x986.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DJI_0106-scaled-e1745431284547-2048x1315.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/DJI_0106-scaled-e1745431284547-1920x1233.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cuisine Style: <\/strong>Various<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Midtown Is Worth a Visit: <\/strong>Midtown Beer Garden opened in 2023 as a <a href=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/our-work\/midtown-beer-garden\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/our-work\/midtown-beer-garden\/\">reinvention of Portland&#8217;s oldest food cart pod<\/a>. The 1\/2-block area features a wide variety of cuisines (from both new and legacy carts) as well as a beer cart by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fracturebrewingpdx.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.fracturebrewingpdx.com\/\">Fracture Brewing<\/a>,\u00a0live events, and plenty of seating for all seasons.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>431 SW Harvey Milk St\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/we.are.expensify.com\/midtown-beer-garden\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/we.are.expensify.com\/midtown-beer-garden\">Website<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Hours: <\/strong>Mon-Sun 9am-9pm<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Pastini<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-6957 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pastini-e1745431386525-512x310.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pastini-e1745431386525-512x310.jpg 512w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pastini-e1745431386525-1024x619.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pastini-e1745431386525-150x91.jpg 150w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pastini-e1745431386525-768x464.jpg 768w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pastini-e1745431386525-1536x929.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Pastini-e1745431386525.jpg 1718w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cuisine Style:<\/strong> Italian<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Pastini Is Worth a Visit: <\/strong>With several locations around Oregon, Pastini <a href=\"https:\/\/thatoregonlife.com\/2023\/08\/pastini-restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/thatoregonlife.com\/2023\/08\/pastini-restaurant\/\">celebrates Italian cuisine<\/a> with high-quality ingredients and pasta as its focal point. You&#8217;ll find delicious comfort classics as well as a curated wine list highlighting Northwest wineries and family-owned Italian vineyards.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>911 SW Taylor St<br \/>\n<strong>Phone Number:<\/strong>\u00a0503.863.5188\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pastini.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.pastini.com\/\">Website<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Hours: <\/strong>Mon-Thu 11am-8:30pm; Fri-Sat 11am-9:30pm; Sun 4pm-8:30pm<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Southpark Seafood<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6958\" src=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Southpark-e1745431459416-512x324.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Southpark-e1745431459416-512x324.jpg 512w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Southpark-e1745431459416-150x95.jpg 150w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Southpark-e1745431459416-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Southpark-e1745431459416.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cuisine Style: <\/strong>Seafood, Pacific Northwest<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Southpark Is Worth a Visit: <\/strong>Pacific Northwest-native Michael Molitor is a chef who blends local ingredients and global inspiration with a focus on sustainability. As the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/content\/2022-04-12-this-is-the-highest-rated-seafood-restaurant-in-portland\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.iheart.com\/content\/2022-04-12-this-is-the-highest-rated-seafood-restaurant-in-portland\/\">highest rated seafood restaurant<\/a> in Downtown, Southpark features fresh fare in a bright, open space that&#8217;s as stylish as it is inviting.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>901 SW Salmon St<br \/>\n<strong>Phone Number:<\/strong>\u00a0503.326.1300\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/southparkseafood.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/southparkseafood.com\/\">Website<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Hours: <\/strong>Mon-Fri 11:30am-8:30pm; Sat-Sun 3pm-8:30pm<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Market Street Salad Bar &amp; Deli<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6960\" src=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Market-Street-512x336.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"336\" srcset=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Market-Street-512x336.jpg 512w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Market-Street-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Market-Street-768x503.jpg 768w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Market-Street.jpg 798w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cuisine Style:<\/strong> Fast-casual American<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Market Street Is Worth a Visit: <\/strong>Market Street Salad Bar &amp; Deli is a great option for those looking for fresh, health-conscious breakfast and lunch options. The friendly eatery offers a variety of sandwiches, soups, salads, rice bowls, and breakfast fare in a casual setting just two blocks from the waterfront.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>105 SW Market St<br \/>\n<strong>Phone Number:<\/strong>\u00a0503.223.5419\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.marketstreetsalads.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.marketstreetsalads.com\/\">Website<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Hours:<\/strong> Mon-Fri 7am-2pm<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Nong&#8217;s Khao Man Gai<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6962\" src=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nongs-2-512x341.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nongs-2-512x341.jpg 512w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nongs-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nongs-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nongs-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nongs-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nongs-2-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Nongs-2.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cuisine Style: <\/strong>Thai<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Nong&#8217;s Is Worth a Visit: <\/strong>Famous for her chicken and rice dishes,\u00a0James Beard-nominated chef\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nongkmg\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nongkmg\/?hl=en\">Narumol &#8220;Nong&#8221; Poonsukwattana<\/a>\u00a0came from Thailand to the U.S. with passion and a vision. She began in Portland&#8217;s famed Pok Pok restaurants and opened her own business in 2009, which has become a local favorite.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>417 SW 13th Ave<br \/>\n<strong>Phone Number:<\/strong>\u00a0503.208.2402\u00a0 |\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/khaomangai.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/khaomangai.com\/\">Website<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Hours: <\/strong>Mon-Fri 9am-8pm<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Higgins<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6963\" src=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Higgins-e1745431713970-512x324.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"324\" srcset=\"https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Higgins-e1745431713970-512x324.jpg 512w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Higgins-e1745431713970-1024x648.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Higgins-e1745431713970-150x95.jpg 150w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Higgins-e1745431713970-768x486.jpg 768w, https:\/\/melvinmarkcompanies.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Higgins-e1745431713970.jpg 1439w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Cuisine Style: <\/strong>Pacific Northwest farm-to-table<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why Higgins Is Worth a Visit:<\/strong> Higgins was one of the first farm-to-table restaurants to open in Portland and has since been a place that advocates for local farmers and growers. Chef-owner and James Beard Award-winner <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdxmonthly.com\/eat-and-drink\/2016\/08\/the-james-beard-supremacy-five-portland-chefs-who-slay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/www.pdxmonthly.com\/eat-and-drink\/2016\/08\/the-james-beard-supremacy-five-portland-chefs-who-slay\">Greg Higgins<\/a> focuses on fresh Pacific Northwest ingredients in his creative, seasonal menus.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:\u00a0<\/strong>1239 SW Broadway<br \/>\n<strong>Phone Number:<\/strong>\u00a0503.222.9070\u00a0 |\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/higginsportland.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-cke-saved-href=\"https:\/\/higginsportland.com\/\">Website<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Hours:<\/strong> <u>Lunch:<\/u> Wed-Fri 11:30am-2pm; <u>Dinner:<\/u> Tues-Sat 5pm, Sun 4pm; <u>Bistro Menu:<\/u> at the bar between lunch &amp; dinner and all evening long<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Have a favorite Downtown restaurant? Email Alyssa (adeitz@melvinmark.com) and let us know what it is!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From inspired farm-to-table dishes to comforting Italian fare, there is no shortage of great restaurants in Downtown Portland. 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