Looking for paleo-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are The Spice & Tea Exchange, Portland Food Hall and Bar Fifteen, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry paleo-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Downtown Portland's Cheap Paleo Destinations
Exploring downtown Portland doesn't have to mean breaking your diet or your budget, as the city center is home to a wealth of affordable paleo-friendly options. This curated selection features everything from hearty American fare at the Portland Food Hall and Fried Egg I'm In Love to vibrant Mediterranean flavors at The Mezz. Whether you are craving Mexican, Vietnamese, or Japanese dishes, these accessible eateries ensure you can enjoy a clean, grain-free meal without the high price tag.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Paleo Restaurants in Downtown Portland | Cheap & Paleo
- The Spice & Tea Exchange · rated 5/5: 14 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Portland Food Hall · rated 5/5: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bar Fifteen · rated 4/5: 9 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Baes · rated 4/5: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Paddy's · rated 4/5: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mother's Bistro's Bakery · rated 4/5: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Great Harvest · rated 4/5: 4 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Bottle + Kitchen · rated 4/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Benessere · rated 4/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- The Mezz · rated 3/5: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Ground Kontrol Arcade · rated 3/5: 5 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- The Big Legrowlski · rated 3/5: 3 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Piazza Italia: 20 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Redstraw Tea Bar: 17 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Duck House Chinese Restaurant: 16 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Greenleaf: 15 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Caffè Umbria: 12 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Departure: 11 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Al-Amir: 10 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Middle Eastern.
- Phat Cart: 8 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Urban Farmer: 8 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Red Robe Tea House & Cafe: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- 21st Century Pizza: 7 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Hamono Sushi: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Golden Horse Seafood: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Southpark: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Portland Kettle: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Killer Burger: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Morton's The Steakhouse: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Jake's Grill: 6 paleo-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
