1. Pho Van Fresh
8.8
1012 NW Glisan St, Portland, OR
Vietnamese Restaurant · 38 tips and reviews
Grant Kruger: I think the lemongrass chicken is my new favorite. Yum!
Butch Dela Cruz: Pho Van Fresh is all about serving fresh familiar Vietnamese food – Pho, noodles soups, grilled lemon grass meats with noodles or rice, banh mi (Vietnamese sandwiches) in a fun casual atmosphere.
CRUZiiiE: I had the salmon rolls + lemongrass Bahn mi, both pretty good! Great communal spaces and booths with drinks on tap at the counter.
3. The Observatory
8.6
8115 SE Stark St (at SE 81st Ave), Portland, OR
Gastropub · 76 tips and reviews
Monica: The lavender lemon drops are amazing!
Ni Mu: Love their cocktails, including a cacao-nib Manhattan and the Tom Kha -- coconut milk, lemongrass infused liquor, birds eye chilis.
Alex Brehm: Oregano Fry Bread is an absolute must to start. Tom Kha cocktail is fantastic if you like some heat, otherwise the lavender gin lemon drop is where it's at.
6. Bartini
8.3
2108 NW Glisan St (NW 21st Ave), Portland, OR
Cocktail Bar · 46 tips and reviews
Jennifer Johnson: Love-love this place! Staff is always friendly but it can/will be crowded. The happy hour is fabulous and the lemon basil martini is bliss. Sit at the bar and let the bartender surprise you.
Cate P: Happy hour $4 martinis, including the amazing Lemon Basil martini. The Brie Gorgonzola fondue was divine as well. Our server Aaron is the best! Very attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable.
Shawana Lee: Best Happy Hour in NW PDX. The Blueberry Smash martini is my favorite (if you like mojitoes, you'll love this)
10. Nostrana
9.1
1401 SE Morrison St (SE 14th Ave), Portland, OR
Italian Restaurant · 82 tips and reviews
Jameson Huckaba: Lemon thyme fizz is a perfectly crafted cocktail.
Taka T: Uni and lemon for Bucatini? Worst combination. Don't do it!
David Daniel: Great food, great decor, great service... we love getting food here family style and sharing with everyone.. especially the bistecca!
11. Papa Haydn
9.1
5829 SE Milwaukie Ave (at Yukon Ave.), Portland, OR
American Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews
Audrie Beth: Boccone Dolce, Lemon Thyme Cheesecake, macaroons, chocolate truffle cake, the list goes on! Best desserts in the Northwest.
Jack Satta: Boccone Dolce!
KMJ Jackson: Happy hour is sublime. Favorites include Jo's Pate and the loaded Mac N Cheese. Save room for Autumn Meringue!
12. Fifty Licks
8.6
2742 E Burnside St, Portland, OR
Ice Cream Parlor · 8 tips and reviews
Jay: An nice, clean and simplistic interior. Fresh waffle cones not overly sweet. I got a unique flavor, coconut lemon saffron, very robust in saffron and delicious! Highly recommended
Tania: Choco is amazing and butterscotch whisky)))
Ulysses .: Slightly too intense on the flavors. Would go to salt & straw over this. Good service though.