Amazing Women-Powered Restaurants in Portland

The former Dame pop-up is now a brick-and-mortar, bringing Jessie Manning and Kyle Christy’s big flavors and shareable plates to Southeast. While it’s perfect for date night, it’s even more fun with a group, so you can order everything.

Take a dip into nostalgic territory at Mother’s Bistro & Bar, where a menu rife with home cooked goodness abounds, thanks to chef-owner Lisa Schroeder . And stay on the lookout for the Mother of the Month (M.O.M) menu, for a taste of someone else’s childhood memories.

James Beard Award-winning chefs Gabrielle Quiñónez and Greg Denton made Oregonians fall in love with Argentinian beef tongue, heart, and oxtail. Everything, from the timing of the food to the attentive service and the rustic elegance is on point at this fun and friendly fine-dining establishment.

Because the modern Korean destination from Sun Young Park and Peter Cho still feels like a perpetual dinner party and is now reopened with a weekend set menu inspired by their ideal combination of Korean BBQ and hot pot.

With a thoughtfully designed space, carefully curated natural wine selection, and fresh, honest, and imaginative food, it’s no wonder that co-owners Dana Frank and Jane Smith made Dame into one of Bon Appétit’s “50 Best New Restaurants” in the nation.

With their appearances on Netflix and Hulu, it was only a matter of time before celebrity restaurateurs Peter Cho and Sun Young Park opened a counterpart to Han Oak, their nationally acclaimed take on Korean homestyle food. This second, much anticipated restaurant retains popular favorites like dumplings and noodles, and also incorporates additionally well-known dishes like bibimbap.