Lucy's Table -- they always have delicious food and the service is very attentive. Good atmosphere.
http://www.lucystable.com/Higgins -- Owner/chef Greg Higgins has been huge in the local food movement and it shows on his menu.
http://higginsportland.com/Wildwood -- Delicious Northwest cuisine.
http://wildwoodrestaurant.com/Portland City Grill -- The food is pretty good but the view is spectacular:
http://portlandcitygrill.com/page/homePok Pok -- Great Asian food --
http://www.pokpokpdx.com/home/ ... Also Saucebox for delicious Pan-Asian.
http://www.saucebox.com/Serrato for delicious Italian/Mediterranean:
http://www.serratto.com/There are great hubs of restaurants on the NW 21st-23rd St. area, North Albina/Mississippi Streets, SE 28th St., SE Clinton St.
Also -- try our amazing food carts!
http://www.foodcartsportland.com/maps/