The Best American Food in Portland OR
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The best American food in Portland OR, according to the experts: Time Out, Eater, and Portland Monthly have all weighed in, and their honors are what rank this list. Xiao Ye comes out on top, and the good stuff runs deepest in Portland and Newberg.
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Jory Restaurant and King Tide Fish & Shell hold the next two places. AAA shows up on more of this list than any other guide, with Eater next.
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Rank 1. Xiao Ye
First-generation American
The name means "midnight snack," which is about right for a casual restaurant where khao soi radiatori and green curry lamb with pakoras share a menu without apology. The team calls it first-generation American food, drawing on growing up Taiwanese American and cooking across the country. Monthly Wednesday burger specials and weekend brunch with Taiwanese rice porridge keep regulars checking the calendar. End with a gelato flight and no regrets.
The awards
- Time Out The 19 best restaurants in Portland, Oregon
- Eater The 38 Best Restaurants and Food Carts in Portland
- Portland Monthly The 50 Best Restaurants in Portland Right Now
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Rank 2. Jory Restaurant
Seasonal American
The awards
- AAA Three Diamonds
- James Beard Awards 2026 · Semifinalist · Best Chef: Northwest and Pacific · Jack Strong
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Rank 3. King Tide Fish & Shell
Contemporary American
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Rank 4. Screen Door - Eastside
Southern
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- AAA AAA: Approved
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Rank 5. Dirty Lettuce
Vegan Southern
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