clarklewis

A bustling eatery in the Central Eastside industrial neighborhood serving Italian-inspired, local, organic, seasonal, sustainable fare. The large oak-burning hearth rotisserie grill is the cornerstone of the large open kitchen. Clarklewis has helped define Portland as a food mecca since 2004 as a founder of our local farm-to-table sensibility. Reservations are recommended. Large groups can be...

What to Drink: The Honey. This balanced sipper marries tequila with fresh grapefruit juice, lime and honey to create a cocktail that’s both pretty and delicately flavored. Non-imbibers will enjoy the bar’s (non-alcoholic) Red Cooler or upscale sodas from Dry Soda and Herb Soda.

Where to Sit: If you love to eat elbow to elbow with fellow foodies, you’ll think the communal table is the best seat in the house. But if communal dining isn’t your style, simply request an individual table for your party.

Located in a converted warehouse with a striking open kitchen, this modern, industrial restaurant turns out seasonal cooking on an ever-changing menu, which reads like a Portland Farmers Market shopping list: Worden Hill pork, SuDan Farm lamb, Kingfisher arugula. Even the desserts feature treats such as Groundwork strawberries in a flaky shortcake. We recommend the chef’s tasting menu---it’s a...

Stepping into this converted warehouse, with little more than a few votive candles for decoration and Chet Baker tunes playing in the background, you'll feel like you've stepped into a black-and-white photograph. What could have been austere is sexy, and the unfussiness allows you to focus your attention on the top-notch Northwest cuisine with Tuscan influences. The menu changes daily depending...

A wall of garage doors and industrial-style atmosphere hint at this restaurant’s former life as a warehouse. A copper partition splits the dim-lit bar and dining room, making space for office...

It's all about choices at this industrial-chic converted warehouse. The food comes in three sizes: small-, large- or family-portioned. The menu lists items by main ingredient, such as lamb, endive or mussels. Then the kitchen works its magic, creating edgy, inventive plates. The lamb may arrive swathed in rosemary, anchovies and garlic, or simply slow-roasted, crisp and juicy. There are also...

Innovative creations and industrial cool make this Bruce Carey-owned restaurant one of the most inspired spots in town.