Showcasing the Pacific Northwest's seafood bounty, Normandie does have a few great options from the mainland. Their piscine-rich fare has flairs from Asian and European cooking styles. From a variety of oysters at the oyster bar to grilled fish and steaks, the menu is a riot of flavors in your palate. Complement your meal with cocktails and wine and have a wholesome seafood feast.
Part the curtains and step inside the dimly lit former hotel for a little taste of the good life. An excellent spot to take a date, the Sapphire Hotel's red velveteen walls and chaise lounges invite intimate conversation. Each cocktail is expertly made with top-shelf liquors. The constantly rotating short list of recommended drinks is sure to satisfy anyone. The menu not only features lush appetizers and a selection of cheese plates but also, a selection of sumptuous dishes from the tiny kitchen. Come in for their jazz gigs which take place every Sunday evening.
Chat over good food and music at this friendly neighborhood cafe. Tin Shed Garden cafe can boast of the most awesome breakfast experience in the neighborhood comprising of organic ingredients and free range eggs. Breakfast options include, sandwiches, scrambled eggs, salads, grits, and pancakes, while the kids' menu boasts some interesting names. Vegetarians and vegans also have lots to choose from. A spacious patio, live entertainment and pet-friendly policy makes Tin Shed even more appealing. It is also dog friendly and has a doggie menu as well. Wednesday nights are doggie nights where your pooch will get a free meal after 6:00p! Weekends tend to get crowded, so plan accordingly.
On the edge of the swiftly developing Eastside Riverfront District, you'll find Bocci's on 7th, a popular Italian restaurant that caters mainly to the business lunch crowd. Enjoy the free WiFi and electrical outlets at each table. Beer and wine are served along with large portions of Italian fare and their specialty burgers and sandwiches inside the newly remodeled restaurant or on their large, shaded porch. Freelancers and students can be found here, enjoying the nice weather with an adult beverage all summer long. Breakfast is also served, specializing in giant 3-egg omelets and other traditional American fare in vast quantities.
The menu at Olympia Provisions is a merger of contemporary American dining choices with Spanish and Mediterranean sensibilities. The atmosphere is quite inviting for an intimate meal with ambient dim-lighting and a refined presentation. Olympia Provisions use locally-sourced ingredients that are assured fresh. Try the Pan Roasted Halibut or the Braised Beef Short Rib from the large-plates menu if you're too hungry to care for a sophisticated choice.
Taking the concept of vegan food and dining to the next level, the award-winning Blossoming Lotus has made such an impact on Portland's dining scene, that making this lifestyle shift for Portlanders has become a much easier and even an enticing affair. The nationally acclaimed restaurant firmly believes in the virtues of healthy cooking and offers an all-organic menu of world fusion specialties. The menu spans global specialties and has influences from every region from Europe to Asia. There's also a selection of raw food preparations. Dietary requirements are exceptionally well catered to. The restaurant offers a well-stocked bar with organic beers, wines as well as a selection of cocktails. Food has received critical acclaim and has changed many perceptions about vegan cuisine. The restaurant has also released a series of books on vegan cooking and lifestyle that have become an instant hit. Food is available to go and the catering service is perennially popular.