Portland’s Newest Restaurant Openings, Now on Resy
Want to know the latest — and greatest — restaurant openings in Portland? You’re in luck.
From the highly-anticipated barbecue restaurant from the Han Oak team to a wine-focused destination, we have you covered with this continuously updated list of hot new debuts.
And if you’re seeking out some beloved Portland spots that are now bookable on Resy, we’ve got you covered here.
New this month:
Jeju Restaurant and L’Orange.
Jeju Restaurant
Central Eastside Portland
Portland Korean restaurant stars Peter Cho and his wife-partner Sun Young Park (Han Oak, Toki) have done it again with this riveting Korean barbecue destination, featuring nose-to-tail meats, a six-seat chef’s counter serving a barbecue omakase menu, a collection of seldom-seen Korean spirits, and possibly late-night karaoke to come.
L’Orange
Ladd's Addition / Hosford-Abernethy
You won’t want to miss this easy-going, wine-focused delight from winemaker and wine bar proprietor Jeff Vejr and chef Joel Stocks, with its concise, sunny, Mediterranean-flavored menu and its wide-ranging and nicely affordable carte des vins.
Ya Hala – Fairuz Room
Montavilla
Ya Hala has long been known for its homey Lebanese and Middle Eastern menu and bustling, cavernous space. But for something unique, check out what’s going on in the intimate 32-seat Fairuz Room. There, an ever-evolving prix-fixe spread, filled with things like asparagus moussaka, beef shank with Swiss chard-stuffed kibbeh dumplings, and baklava made with Oregon hazelnuts, is meant to feel like a homespun dinner party.
De Noche at La Fondita
Pearl District
Another hit from the team behind República, this evening-only restaurant within a restaurant serves the kind of regional Mexican dishes with modern flourishes that kicked off the group’s rise to fame. The menu changes frequently, but you might see things like the veg-forward pink mole (beets are just one of the almost 20 components) with potatoes, squash, rapini, and radish. Grab a drink at the dimly lit Comala bar ahead of time.
Lilia
Southwest Portland
Chef Juan Gomez, who helped República garner best new restaurant nods from Bon Appétit and James Beard, is taking a more personal approach to PNW cuisine. Named for his grandmother, dishes like pork collar and potato with masa lean on his Mexican-American roots while showcasing seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. The airy and unpretentious space befits the South Waterfront vibe.
ōkta
McMinnville
Matthew Lightner won plaudits at Portland’s Castagna, then decamped to New York where he promptly earned two Michelin stars at Atera. Now he’s back in Oregon, serving sophisticated, resolutely local and seasonal fare at this 26-seat tasting-menu destination in McMinnville’s boutique Tributary Hotel.
