As Irish as its namesake, this cheery downtown establishment is warm, welcoming and close to the city's heartbeat. The wood and brass tones exude an authentic yet casual tone. Kells Irish Restaurant and Pub's full bar is accommodating, boasting one of the largest selections of malt scotches in the Northwest. Varied menu offerings include traditional Irish cuisine as well as salads, sandwiches and more. Catch your favorite football team, Gaelic games or rugby on their television screens or tap your feet to the nightly live music.
This downtown restaurant is known for its local cuisine; all the ingredients are harvested here in Oregon. The small, split-level setup is cozy, but it can get bit noisy. Northwest seafood, local mushrooms and other veggies make up an array of uniquely Oregon dishes. Sustainability is at the core of the restaurant's food philosophy and it firmly believes in supporting and sourcing from local growers. The lamb sausage and Totten Inlet mussels are specialties not to be missed. The pastrami sandwich is a good choice for lunch. The freshness of the ingredients and the diversity it brings to the palate is an obvious advantage of this practice. This restaurant also claims to have the largest wine and beer list in the city; don't expect a Budweiser though. An excellent choice for a local culinary experience.
Please your palate with a memorable meal in this authentic Italian restaurant. At Serratto, you can choose one or two of more than 100 bottles of Italian wine including Sicilian vintages. The menu items are listed in Italian, but colorful descriptions will help. Choose from the varieties of house-made pastas like Seared Sea Scallops, Roasted Halibut and Risotto. Round out your meal perfectly with Cheesecake, and specialty Gelato and Sorbetto for desserts. You can also walk in here during happy hours and get great discounts on wines and other beverages.
If it takes restaurant owner, Rodney Muirhead to wake up at 5a to get the fire pit going, you know the meat at Podnah's Pit is going to be good. Smoking nearly 200 pounds of meat in a Texas style barbecue every single day, he ensures only the juiciest, most tender cuts cooked to absolute perfection reach your plate. Another hard to resist item on the menu are the California styled pulled pork sandwiches claimed to be one of Portland's best. If you can't wait till lunch, then come for Podnah's weekend breakfasts that includes House Smoked Trout Hash, breakfast tacos and buttermilk biscuits and gravy.
No one would blame you for mistaking the Belmont Station for beer heaven. This charming shop and cafe offers its customers a jaw-dropping selection of over 1200 bottled varieties of beer that are cared for in a manner that ensures absolute freshness and crisp taste. Adjoining the shop is a delightful little biercafe where people can meet over a pint of brew and explore the current brew selection with fellow beer lovers. The cafe serves up a rotating selection of 20 beers on tap alongside delicious Italian-inspired meals from The Italian Market. With such a well-curated and varied selection on offer, you are sure to find something that perfectly suits your taste as you explore new discoveries and indulge in old favorites. Keep an eye on the Belmont Station website and facebook page for updates on beer tastings and special events.
Shandong presents to you Northern Chinese cuisine with a modern twist. Shandong prides their tradition as well as the modern, with their authentic food and contemporary plating techniques. Happy Hours last from 4p to 6p everyday, at which point you can try their finger foods like wantons, pot stickers and their famous spicy dry fry chicken wings.