Portland Restaurant Week returns May 15-25, 2026 with $35 three-course dinners at 100+ restaurants. Get insider tips on reservations, hidden gems, and must-try menus.
The Stay Portland Team
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# Portland Restaurant Week 2026: Your Late Spring Dining Guide
Mark your calendars: Portland Restaurant Week returns May 15-25, 2026, transforming the city into a culinary playground where James Beard Award-winning chefs and neighborhood favorites alike offer three-course dinners for just $35. This late spring edition coincides with Portland's most gorgeous weather—think 70-degree days perfect for patio dining and evening strolls between courses.
Unlike restaurant weeks in other cities, Portland's version reflects our commitment to local sourcing and creative cuisine. Participating restaurants craft special menus showcasing Oregon ingredients at their peak: spring salmon from the Columbia River, morel mushrooms from the Cascade foothills, and the first strawberries from Hood River Valley farms.
The $35 price point (excluding beverages, tax, and gratuity) opens doors to restaurants where dinner typically runs $60-100 per person. It's your chance to experience Le Pigeon's innovative nose-to-tail cooking or Canard's legendary steam burgers without the usual price tag.
Reservations open May 1 at 10 AM Pacific, and the most coveted spots fill within hours. Set multiple alarms—seriously. Have your top five restaurants bookmarked and be ready to book backup times if your first choices disappear.
While everyone scrambles for reservations at Tasty n Alder, savvy diners know Portland Restaurant Week shines brightest at lesser-known establishments eager to showcase their talents.
Coquine (Mount Tabor): This intimate spot on SE Belmont near 33rd offers French-inspired Pacific Northwest cuisine. Their Restaurant Week menu typically features their famous fried chicken alongside seasonal preparations.
Magna Kusina ([Jade District](https://stayportland.com/neighborhoods/jade-district)): One of Portland's best Filipino restaurants participates for the first time in 2026. Expect modern takes on lumpia, adobo, and halo-halo that challenge everything you thought you knew about Filipino food.
Quaintrelle ([Beaumont-Wilshire](https://stayportland.com/neighborhoods/beaumont-wilshire)): This neighborhood gem on NE Fremont near 42nd specializes in seasonal American fare with a killer wine list. Their Restaurant Week offerings rival anything downtown at half the regular price.
Based on previous years and spring menu trends, these restaurants consistently deliver exceptional Restaurant Week experiences:
Roe (SE Division near 30th) transforms local seafood into artistic presentations. Their Restaurant Week menu usually features oysters, crudo, and a stunning fish entrée showcasing whatever's running in Oregon waters.
Farm Spirit (SE Belmont near 14th) offers Portland's only vegetable-forward Restaurant Week menu that rivals any omnivorous option. Multi-course plant magic that even carnivores love.
Nostrana (SE Morrison near 14th) epitomizes Portland's food scene with wood-fired cooking and ingredients sourced within 50 miles. Their Restaurant Week menu captures everything locals love about eating here.
Portland restaurants excel at accommodating dietary needs, but Restaurant Week's fixed menus require extra planning. Most participating restaurants post menus online by May 5, clearly marking vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options.
Call ahead if you have severe allergies—many kitchens can modify dishes with advance notice. Restaurants like Departure (Downtown, in The Nines Hotel) and Mediterranean Exploration Company (Pearl District) offer particularly flexible menus.
May weather makes walking between dinner and dessert appealing, but parking can challenge even locals. The streetcar connects many participating restaurants from NW 23rd through the Pearl District to Southeast Portland.
For Southeast dining, the 4, 9, and 14 bus lines connect major restaurant corridors. Consider using restaurant valet services—the $8-12 valet fee beats circling for street parking during peak Restaurant Week hours.
Savvy food lovers build entire Portland trips around Restaurant Week, combining discounted fine dining with the city's late spring attractions. May brings rhododendron blooms in Washington Park, perfect hiking weather in Forest Park, and outdoor markets returning to full swing.
Plan to hit restaurants in different neighborhoods each night—start in the Pearl District, explore Southeast the next evening, then venture to North Portland's emerging food scene. This approach lets you experience Portland's distinct neighborhood personalities while taking advantage of restaurant week deals across the city.
The most memorable Restaurant Week experiences happen when you stay in Portland's neighborhoods rather than downtown hotels. A Southeast Portland rental puts you walking distance from Division, Hawthorne, and Belmont restaurant rows, while a spot in Northwest Portland offers easy access to both NW 23rd dining and Pearl District destinations. Wake up in a real Portland home, grab coffee from a neighborhood roaster, and spend your days exploring between your Restaurant Week reservations—that's how locals would do it.
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