Cheese & Crack Snack Shop is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Portland.

1. Cheese & Crack Snack Shop

9.1
22 SE 28th Ave (E Burnside St.), Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Kirsten S.Kirsten Southwell: Amazing cheese plate! The dessert taco was good, but I'd let it soften up a little bit before making your teeth all cringey on the cold solid ice cream.

Ben H.Ben Horten: Really delicious cheese selection with great sides and a nice happy hour menu. Can't remember the name exactly, but the sheep's cheese is unbeatable

Aya S.Aya Sato: Soft serve with chocolate ganache, sprinkled with espresso!!!!!

Papa Haydn is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Portland.

2. Papa Haydn

9.1
5829 SE Milwaukie Ave (at Yukon Ave.), Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

Joseph M.Joseph Myers: Had the halibut for the main course and the scharfen berger bombe dessert. Amazing food!

Jack S.Jack Satta: Boccone Dolce!

Audrie B.Audrie Beth: Boccone Dolce, Lemon Thyme Cheesecake, macaroons, chocolate truffle cake, the list goes on! Best desserts in the Northwest.

Milo's City Cafe is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Portland.

3. Milo's City Cafe

8.6
1325 NE Broadway St (btwn NE 13th & NE 14th Ave), Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 51 tips and reviews

Terry H.Terry Humphrey: Freshly squeezed juices are amazing. Nice big portions. Friendly staff.

Betsy R.Betsy Richter: Come in for breakfast, sit in Redd's section & give her some attitude. You'll get it back in spades...!

Mark M.Mark Monlux: Always ask what's on the special. Always order what's on the special. And you can't go wrong with the eggs benedict for breakfast - especially if a version of it is on the special.

Cheryl's On 12th is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Portland.

4. Cheryl's On 12th

8.3
1135 SW Washington St (at SW 12th), Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

SharonSharon: Great breakfast! Amazing home made granola

CherylCheryl: Portuguese Fried Rice - YUM!

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Portuguese fried rice was good. Service was great. This salted oatmeal cookie was straight outta Cookie Monster's wet dreams. Must order.

Gigi's Cafe is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Portland.

5. Gigi's Cafe

8.0
6320 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Paul L.Paul Lewandowski: Some of the best waffles in town. We had their Chicken & Waffles - delish.

Eric B.Eric Botteron: Waffles are delicious

Danny C.Danny Chen: Chicken and liege waffles are so delicious

Dots is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Portland.

6. Dots

7.9
2521 SE Clinton St (at SE 26th Ave), Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 48 tips and reviews

Larry W.Larry Williams: Velvet paintings! Great cocktails and their vegan sandwiches are yummy.

MurrayMurray: The kid-friendliest lounge in town (before nighttime, natch). Good music on the stereo, great art on the walls, cheese fries to literally die for.

Braden J.Braden Jageman: They don't take card. You've been warned.

Wilder Bar Cafe is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Portland.

7. Wilder Bar Cafe

8.1
5501 NE 30th Ave (at NE Killingsworth St), Portland, OR
American Restaurant · Concordia · 3 tips and reviews

Courtney S.Courtney Shannon: Good burgers! The sweet potatoes are a nice touch. Also, check out the pies. Maple buttercream is my favorite.

QuinteinQuintein: I can't believe how good the food and drinks are here. Try the burger or the fried chicken!

Jerry B.Jerry Blazek: Food, proper cocktails and crew

ParkStone Wood Kitchen + Taps is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Portland.

8. ParkStone Wood Kitchen + Taps

8.0
9921 NE Cascades Pkwy, Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 16 tips and reviews

Allan N.Allan Nieva: Their lunch specials are tasty and the perfect amount of food!

AbrahamAbraham: Tuna salad is awesome

Enrique G.Enrique Gutiérrez Arzate: BBQ burger with sprouts was really good. Nice place to work also

Stanford's Jantzen Beach is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Portland.

9. Stanford's Jantzen Beach

8.2
12200 N Parker Ave, Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

Lars L.Lars Larson: Salmon chowder and salad, an excellent choice.

Nancie W.Nancie W: Looking for a good flavored martini . . . Try the Ginger Pear! It's really nice!

Jose T.Jose Tancuan: Awesome garlic mashed potatoes! Horrible slow service

Clamity Jae's is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Portland.

10. Clamity Jae's

7.8
10805 NE Halsey St, Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Jay J.Jay Jackson: Great fish and chips. Hand dipped and fried to perfection.

Lenzi B.Lenzi Brock -Moore: Had a good time w/ friends tonight

Slim C.Slim Cuttah: can't go wrong with anything on the menu

Midpoint Food & Drink is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Portland.

11. Midpoint Food & Drink

8.2
3524 SE 52nd Ave (Powell), Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Marty H.Marty Hope: Always interesting specials but I stick with the basic breakfast. Where many restaurants fail, Midpoint always cooks my eggs over medium perfectly. Love this place.

Armeline Z.Armeline Zobelpelz: Breakfast stacks are incredible 👌🏻💖

Constance S.Constance Snowden: Mimosas and green monster sauce

The Waiting Room is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Portland.

12. The Waiting Room

7.9
2327 NW Kearney St, Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Enrique G.Enrique Gutiérrez Arzate: Has a good happy hour. Regular items are pricey

catherine D.catherine Dalton: great shrimp toast and cocktails

Sidelines is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Portland.

13. Sidelines

7.8
6033-6039 NE Win Sivers Dr, Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Destry W.Destry Witt: Nice, clean, neighborhood sports bar with attentive service. We had a great time 😇😇

Jason C.Jason Coleman: Decent food and very cheap! Try the sausage and brisket.

Marcy M.Marcy Morrow: Great food, had the pulled pork nachos! Plenty of food, fresh brewed ice tea and not a bunch of money!

Gravy is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Portland.

14. Gravy

7.8
3101 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Roy C.Roy Chang: Dalise! The scrambles can feed three adults!

Sasha S.Sasha Solomon: the biscuits and gravy are rivaled only my mother-in-law’s sooo goood

clarklewis is one of The 15 Best American Restaurants in Portland.

15. clarklewis

7.8
1001 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 29 tips and reviews

Dot D.Dot Dodd: Absolutely fabulous, as usual. The chef's tasting menu is unbeatable as a totally delicious journey through the clarklewis menu.

erica e.erica evans: The gimlet is amazing - cheers!

Stacey S.Stacey Sellers: Try the fried green tomatoes and the kale salad. Kale salad is the best one on the menu!