What's better than a 3 course meal at one of Portland's best restaurants? A 3 course meal at almost ANY of Portland's best restaurants for only $33!! There are 129 different restaurants in Portland that have created special menus for Portland Dining Month through the end of March. It is a great way to get to sample restaurants you have been hearing about but either haven't had time to go to or are out of your price range.

I wish I had enough time to hit up all of the restaurants, but alas there are only so many days in March. Below are some great restaurants that I would love to go to this month- all feature vegetarian options and courses that sound delicious to me. Check out the full list on the Travel Portland website, and start planning your schedule for the month!

3 Sheets at the Harbor

NE Portland • Seafood
3 Sheets at the Harbor offers waterfront views, along with a seafood-centric menu (including four kinds of oysters) that changes with the season’s offerings. The eatery’s outdoor seating is a great place to enjoy their bright cocktails during the summertime, like their grapefruit negroni or their “Beaches in Brazil,” a mixture of leblon cachaça (a Brazilian spirit), banana liqueur, ginger and lime.

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First course (choose one):
Brussels sprout with pork belly, harissa and hazelnuts
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Roasted Shishito peppers with cilantro, lime, charred onion and rooster aioli

Second course (choose one):
Cioppino: clams, mussels, shrimp, calamari, cod, tomato, aleppo pepper stew
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Pork belly with squash puree, celeriac foam, pistachio dust, heirloom carrot and huckleberry pork jus
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Cauliflower steak provencal: creamy polenta, grilled cauliflower steak, provencal sauce and crispy onions

Third course (choose one):
Chocolate torte with marionberry glace and fresh berries
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Crème brûlée

Bluehour

Pearl District, NW Portland • Northwest/Regional
Bluehour is Portland’s premier modern French/Mediterranean-inspired Northwest restaurant and bar. Located in the Pearl District, this landmark is a tourist and local favorite for an everyday occasion or a special night out. Chef David Ezelle presents an elegant and transporting menu in the dining room and a comfortable, deeply-satisfying menu in the cafe/bar and at lunch.

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First course (choose one):
Celery root soup with herb oil and brioche croutons
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Farmers mixed green salad with blue cheese, pickled red onions, radish, sunflower seeds and a sherry vinaigrette

Second course (choose one):
Parisian gnocchi with butternut squash, apples, Grana Padano cheese and sage
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Pan-seared Pacific rockfish with emergo beans, roasted cippolinis, smoked broth, pork belly and saffron aioli

Third course (choose one):
Dark chocolate hazelnut torte with chocolate textures, crème fraîche and salted caramel ice cream
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Daily sorbet

Additional:
Wine pairing option available

Burrasca

Division / Clinton, SE Portland • Italian
Burrasca is an intimate neighborhood eatery in Southeast Portland, serving classic Tuscan soul food that reflects chef/owner (and native Florentine) Paolo Clamai’s roots.

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First course:
Crostoni di cavolo nero: sautéed lacinato kale, garlic, tomato and pecorino toscano on house made Tuscan bread

Second course:
Tagliatelle alla norcina: spinach ribbon pasta with house fennel sausage, leeks, light béchamel and Parmigiano-Reggiano.
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Vegetarian option with "sugo finto."

Third course:
Torta di ricotta: Tuscan-style cheesecake with ricotta, almond crust, candied citrus, and a dash of grappa

Departure

Downtown, SW Portland • Bars/Pubs/Taverns, Asian
Located atop the Nines Hotel, Departure Restaurant offers a modern take on Asian cuisine in a sleek, cosmopolitan setting with two outdoor decks and stunning views of the city, mountains and river. Chef de Cuisine Gregory Gourdet creates dishes with a modern twist using traditional Asian preparations and Northwest ingredients. Departure’s bar showcases exotic cocktails, a global wine list and the city’s largest sake list. Sip a cocktail on the 15th-floor outdoor patio and take in the magnificent view of Pioneer Courthouse Square and the heart of downtown Portland.

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First course (choose one):
Roasted carrot with smoked cashew, sunchoke, curry and coconut cream
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Shrimp and lemongrass salad with cucumber, lime, Thai basil and chili
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Cucumber and lemongrass salad with lime, Thai basil and chili

Second course (choose one):
Roasted Pacific snapper with fermented chili and herbs
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Chicken massaman curry and potato with peanut and coriander
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Sweet potato massaman curry with peanut and corianders

Third course (choose one):
Tart citrus bar with yuzu, Makrut lime, toasted meringue and mint
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Chocolate ash cake with coconut, pecan and palm sugar caramel
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Green apple sorbet with buckwheat crumble, sour coconut cream and Thai basil

Firehouse

NE Portland • Italian
Firehouse Restaurant is committed to offering seasonable fare using sustainable fish, meats and produce whenever possible. The restaurant uses a wood-fired oven, rotisserie and grill that emphasize technique, seasonality and a simple straightforward approach to food. With a warm and inviting atmosphere inside the old Firehouse 29 building from the early 1900s, this is a place to sit, relax and indulge yourself in a community of diners that all want the same thing: a good meal and wine without any pretext.

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First course (choose one):
Bruschetta of eggplant caponata
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Early spring frisée salad

Second course (choose one):
Pizza bianca verde
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Braised pork sugo with house made cavatelli

Third course:
Olive oil cake with preserves and whipped cream

Jackrabbit

Downtown, SW Portland • American/New American
With rustic elegance and a variety of local ingredients, celebrity chef Chris Cosentino brings to Portland his love for all things offal and a use-every-piece philosophy when it comes to meat. Don’t miss the jaw-dropping slow roasted pig head or plethora of oysters. In addition to a classic high-brow cocktail menu, Jackrabbit serves wine and draft beer and operates a full espresso bar.

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First course (choose one):
Iceberg wedge salad with serrano, crème fraîche dressing and breadcrumbs
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Puree of root vegetable soup with hazelnut oil and root vegetable chips

Second course (choose one):
House made tagliatelle with roasted wild mushrooms, pine nuts and the first peas
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Bertha roasted chicken breast with early spring panzanella and bacon vinaigrette

Third course:
Meyer lemon tartlet with toasted cocoa nib meringue, brown sugar streusel and white chocolate mousse

Additional:
Wine pairing available.

Jake's Grill

Downtown, SW Portland • Seafood, Steak HousesAdjacent to the historic Sentinel Hotel (formerly The Governor Hotel), Jake’s Grill is inspired by American tradition and brings the classic American Grill traditional dining experience to Downtown. Jake’s serves the finest meats and seafood in a classic, uncomplicated style. The classic bar serves hand-built, hand-mixed cocktails and a wide selection of single malt whiskeys to complement tender filet mignon, USDA Prime top sirloin, New York steak and, of course, the best fresh seafood.

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First course (choose one):
Crispy fried parmesan cauliflower bites with lemon caper aioli and calabrese chilies
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Shaved vegetable salad with heirloom carrots, Chioggia beets, baby arugula, radishes and ricotta salata
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Split pea and ham soup

Second course (choose one):
Blackened Alaskan rockfish with tempura lobster risotto cake, saffron tomato broth and fine herb salad
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Boar and elk wild game ragout, tagliatelle pasta, San Marzano tomatoes and ricotta salata
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Vegetable quinoa and lentils with roasted butternut squash, baby turnips, roasted tomatoes, goat cheese and almonds

Third course (choose one):
Chocolate cookie with toasted meringue, fresh berries and fruit puree
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Bananas foster with chocolate cake, house made marshmallow, vanilla bean ice cream and caramelized banana

Nel Centro

Downtown, SW Portland • Catering, Events Services, European
Nel Centro is a modern, light-filled aria to one of the world’s most revered cuisines. Nel Centro (Italian for “in the center”) explores the classic dishes of the Riviera and Chef David Machado’s passion for grand culinary traditions and locally sourced, seasonal food. With several cozy fireplaces, the restaurant’s outdoor patio is a summertime dining and happy hour favorite. Valet parking is available adjacent to the restaurant at the Hotel Modera, 515 S.W. Clay St.

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First course (choose one):
Mesclun greens with fresh herbs and croutons
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Cream of cauliflower and fennel

Second course (choose one):
Heirloom squash cappellacci with sage, brown butter and hazelnuts
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Rotisserie chicken with farro, lacinato kale and delicata squash

Third course (choose one):
Lemon olive oil cake with strawberry compote and candied basil
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House made ice cream or sorbet

Nonna

Alberta Arts District, NE Portland • Italian
This laid-back new Italian restaurant and bar from restauranteur Dayna McErlean is a sister spot to her acclaimed (and neighboring) DOC. Grab a stool at the generous, horseshoe-shaped bar or a cozy table on the side. A back patio is open in the summer months. Nonna takes reservations of any size. Please call or email for information. Nonna is available for private events of 20 to 100 people.

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First course (choose one):
Mixed greens with pink lady, basil vinaigrette and almond
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Chicories with anchovy, Grana Padano cheese and crostini

Second course (choose one):
Eggplant parmesan with marinara and mozzarella
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Bucatini with meatballs, tomato and pecorino

Third course (choose one):
Housemade gelato or sorbetto
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Vanilla panna cotta with citrus and chocolate orange wafer

North 45

NW Portland / Nob Hill, NW Portland • Bars/Pubs/Taverns, American/New American
North 45 seeks to provide diners and drinkers with the warmth, intimacy, and social elements of a great neighborhood pub. North 45 features upscale pub grub — including a section of the menu devoted entirely to mussels — as well as an extensive Belgian beer menu and a great wall of liquor.

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First Course (choose one):
Moules a la Crème with Taylor Shellfish mussels, crème fraiche, shallots, black pepper and thyme
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Brussels sprouts with crispy chickpeas, za’atar and pomegranate vinegar
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Endive Caesar with cured egg yolk, marinated anchovy, breadcrumbs and parmesan lemon dressing

Second Course (choose one):
Grilled pork loin with cauliflower purée, shaved asparagus and pomegranate glaze
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Grilled flank steak with black garlic potatoes, bacon, wilted spinach and salsa verde
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Roasted cauliflower steak with grilled asparagus and olive relish

Third Course:
Pistachio cake with whipped yogurt, honey and rose-scented prunes

Picnic House

Downtown, SW Portland • American/New American
The Picnic House was established in 2012 as a place for fresh, fanciful and flavorful food. You can dine in the Grand Room (c. 1926) or at a table reclaimed from a 700-year-old fir tree, or even grab & go to picnic with your cuisine where you would like. The lunch menu consists of soups and sandwiches, and dinner offers small plates, soups and salads.

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First course:
Roasted bell pepper bisque with coconut curry and pickled serrano

Second course (choose one):
Warm pork terrine with mustard mousseline and funeral potatoes
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Vegetable skewers with squash, mushroom, red onion, tomato, pineapple, shishitos and bright citrus marinade

Third course:
Chocolate tiramisu with espresso rum syrup

Rosswood

SW Portland • Northwest/Regional
Located next to the River’s Edge Hotel in Southwest Portland, Rosswood offers Pacific Northwest-inspired fare in an upscale setting and spectacular river views. Seafood lovers should head in for oysters or a spot prawn cocktail, followed up with Rosswood’s poppyseed-sprinkled, roasted salmon with farro salad.

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First course (choose one):
Cascade farm greens, mint, cucumber, carrot, and red wine vinaigrette
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Salt-roasted beets, hazelnut crumb, whipped goat cheese, mint, olive oil, and local honey
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Smoked mushroom toast, pecorino, shallot, olive oil, parsley, and lemon zest
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Tempura eggplant, mozzarella, fried basil, olive oil, parmesan cheese, and Arrabbiata sauce

Second course (choose one):
Kitchen sink grain bowl: farro, quinoa, edamame, navy beans, carrot, pickled fresno chili, sunflower seeds, chimichurri, and herbs
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Fried cat fish, capers, pickled fresno chili, Castelvetrano olives, shaved baby carrots, citrus-brown butter vinaigrette, herb salad, and hummus
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Roasted chicken breast, baby spinach, garlic, shaved onion, polenta cake, and red wine gastrique
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Grilled hanger steak, fingerling potato, smoked mushroom, sweet onion, parsley, and bordelaise sauce

Third course (choose one):
Warm chocolate chip cookies, sea salt, and cereal ice cream
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White chocolate bread pudding, condensed milk, coco powder, and Chantilly cream
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Cheesecake, lemon zest, berry compote, and powdered sugar
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House-made Ice Cream and Sorbet

Saucebox

Downtown, SW Portland • Asian, Japanese, Thai
Since 1995, Saucebox has maintained a reputation in the city as the place for the finest in pan-Asian and Pacific Island cuisine with its insider vibe and unique presence. Unforgettable dishes and innovative cocktails have garnered national attention for Saucebox national in The New York Times, Bon Appetit Magazine, Travel & Leisure and The Wall Street Journal – but its local popularity makes this a landmark of Portland restaurant and lounge scene.

MENU
First course:
Tsukemono pickle plate with cabbage kimchi, daikon radish, gai lan, cucumber and shimejimushrooms

Second course (choose one):
Crispy Brussels sprouts with warm dashi broth, soft egg and green onion
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Fried tofu and kimchi potstickers

Third course (choose one):
Char siu eggplant stir fry with tofu, red pepper, onion, spicy sesame sauce and jasmine rice
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Korean short ribs with peanuts, furikake rice and cucumber salad
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Kung Pow shrimp with bok choy, Tien Tsin chili and whole peanuts

Additional:
Sake pairings: $20 per person
Suntory Whiskey flight pairings: $30 per person

The Solo Club

NW Portland / Nob Hill, NW Portland • Bars/Pubs/Taverns
Lovingly called “Paradise in Portland” where summer never ends, The Solo Club curates one of Portland’s largest collections of amari and liqueurs. Open seven days a week, this bi-level bar offers sumptuous Mediterranean fare, internationally influenced cocktails and local espresso. The dreamy lush interiors (including a wicker-wrapped motorcycle) are a perfect backdrop to an afternoon glass of wine, soirées with friends and loved ones or even a quick nightcap to wind down.

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First Course (choose one):
Endive and radicchio salad with roasted rapini, cauliflower, carrot, pistachio, harissa and tahini vinaigrette
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Beef tartare with Castelvetrano olives, red onion, egg yolk, hummus and za’atar crackers

Second Course (choose one):
Alfonso olive and artichoke braised beef shoulder with Israeli couscous, arugula and feta
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Cauliflower and lentil patties with labneh, green harissa, spicy carrots and arugula

Third Course:
Warm brownie with vanilla bean ice cream and caramel sauce

The Woodsman Tavern

Division / Clinton, SE Portland • American/New American
Located on upper SE Division Street and inspired by the neighborhood support for the original Stumptown café located just next door, Duane Sorenson opened a gathering place for good food, good drink and good company that felt like it had always been there. The Woodsman pays homage to the great Pacific northwest not only in its name, but also in its support of the region’s bounty. The bar is anchored by fourteen rotating taps and an extensive cocktail list featuring a wide variety of whiskey and full wine list. Open for dinner nightly with brunch on Saturday and Sundays.

MENU
First course:
Butter lettuce salad with cabbage, roasted chili vinaigrette and sunflower seeds

Second course (choose one):
Mexican Cola- and Rainer-braised pork shoulder with creamy polenta and pickled peppers
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Cauliflower steak with roasted pepper, olive relish, spicy cashews, mint and cilantro

Third course:
Buttermilk panna cotta with toasted pistachio, Bee Local honey and Jacobson sea salt

Urban Fondue

NW Portland / Nob Hill, NW Portland • European
Located just off of the lively 21st Ave in Northwest Portland, Urban Fondue offers a cozy atmosphere with indulgent menu offerings highlighting seasonal ingredients. Offering monthly specials in addition to the regular collection of cheese and dessert fondues and cooking broths, too. Favorite menu items to try include smoked farmhouse cheddar fondue, brie and Gorgonzola fondue, Heath Bar chocolate fondue and peanut-butter-and-chocolate fondue. The cocktail list boasts 100+ martini options from the adjacently located Bartini, where happy hour keeps the bartenders busy all night long. Come see for yourself why locals have been loving Urban Fondue for over 10 years!

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First course (choose one):
Smoked local farmhouse cheddar
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Brie and gorgonzola cheeses swirled together and topped with roasted hazelnuts
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Swiss and gruyere cheeses finished with caramelized sweet onions and port wine
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Roasted caraway folded into locally made white cheddar cheese
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Hickory smoked cheddar, vine ripe tomatoes, fresh basil and bacon

Second course (choose one):
Carlton pork with locally sourced chicken breast, east coast scallops and tiger prawns
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Fresh baby lobster tails marinated in citrus zest and Meyer lemon oil, served with locally sourced and seasoned steak, marjoram and olive oil
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Chicken tossed in cracked pepper, garlic and parsley
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Local Chinook salmon, east coast scallops, Pacific oysters and tiger prawns marinated in citrus zest and Meyer lemon oil
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Fresh baby lobster tails and tiger prawns marinated in citrus zest and Meyer lemon oil
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Carlton pork and seasoned steak with marjoram, olive oil and spices
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Tofu, asparagus, marinated tomatoes, artichoke hearts, grilled onions, sweet carrots, mushrooms and scallion

Third course:
Any dessert on menu