Quaintrelle is a two-storeyed Italian restaurant cum wine bar with a cozy atmosphere characterized by paintings adorning the walls. Managed by Emily Everett, Quaintrelle is the go-to place for American flavors in Boise. Apart from a small rooftop patio, another feature of this eatery is its seasonal menu which ensures that you can enjoy something new every day.
For a true taste of Haiti in Portland, stop by Kann. Since opening its doors in 2022, this restaurant has won the hearts of customers and critics alike. A nod to his childhood and culture, Kane is the owner and chef Gregory Gourdet's attempt to showcase Caribbean, African, and Asian cuisine in a new light. This restaurant prides itself on offering authentic flavorsome food while being environmentally conscious at the same time. Superb service, a perfectly curated food menu, an airy space, unique tableware, and a wholesome ambiance are some hallmarks here. A few highly recommended dishes are Akra, Lightly Seared Butterfish, Griyo Twice Cooked Pork, and Smoked Beef Rib. Visit to have an exceptional dining experience in a roomy place.
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.
This swanky steakhouse serves up stylish dishes at The Benson Hotel. Meats and desserts are fired up tableside, and the elaborate dishes are mastered before your very eyes, making the experience deliciously entertaining. If a big juicy steak is not your thing, try the Australian Lobster Tail or Oven Crisped Chicken. If you do order steak, be aware that steaks ordered rare will arrive a little more underdone than most tastes will allow. Darkly lit with a full bar, this restaurant is favored by the Portland Trailblazers.
Located on East Burnside Street, the Laurelhurst Market makes for a clever master of all trades, with a steakhouse restaurant serving dinner nightly and a butcher shop providing hormone-free meats during the day. Set in an industrial-chic atmosphere, the Laurelhurst Market restaurant features delectable charcuterie plates, freshly made hors d'ouuvres, a la carte steaks, entrees, a smattering of seafood dishes and eclectic desserts. With every imaginable dish made in the house, guests willfully surrender to the meaty treats crafted by Laurelhurst chefs. A neatly put-together wine list completes the sanguine charm of this steakhouse.
For more than 100 years, Jake's has been serving favorites like Prawn Fettuccini, Wild Alaskan True Cod and cedar-plank salmon. This Portland landmark, often described as a must visit, draws locals as well as tourists all year round. It can get crowded, so get a reservation. A little boisterous at times, it is a fun night spot and the atmosphere is the only advertising necessary. The full bar has a television, making it a great spot to enjoy a game in the presence of delights from the North Pacific Ocean. Make sure to sit street side when the rain goes away, the patio is perfect for some people-watching as you sip on Jake's Classic Irish Coffee or the refreshing Basil Grape cocktail.