Looking for carnivore-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are The Spice & Tea Exchange, Baes and Redstraw Tea Bar, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry carnivore-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Downtown Portland's Upscale Carnivore Destinations
Experience the height of refined dining in downtown Portland with this curated collection of premier destinations for the discerning carnivore. From the legendary seafood at Jake's Famous Crawfish and the classic cuts of Morton's The Steakhouse to the vibrant Italian flavors of Caffè Umbria and the sophisticated American fare at Southpark, these restaurants offer a diverse range of high-end culinary experiences. Each establishment provides an elegant atmosphere perfect for a celebratory evening or a polished business dinner in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Carnivore Restaurants in Downtown Portland | Upscale & Carnivore
- The Spice & Tea Exchange · rated 5/5: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Baes · rated 4/5: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Redstraw Tea Bar: 6 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Phat Cart: 5 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Piazza Italia: 4 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Red Robe Tea House & Cafe: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Nong's Khao Man Gai: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Thai.
- Din Tai Fung: 3 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Fried Egg I'm In Love · rated 5/5: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Portland Food Hall · rated 5/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Bottle + Kitchen · rated 4/5: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Deschutes Brewery and Public House · rated 4/5: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Paddy's · rated 4/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Rollin' Fresh · rated 4/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Japanese.
- Cheerful Tortoise · rated 4/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Ground Kontrol Arcade · rated 3/5: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- St. Honoré Boulangerie · rated 3/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. French.
- The Mezz · rated 3/5: 1 carnivore-friendly dish on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Caffè Umbria: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Duck House Chinese Restaurant: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Chinese.
- Southpark: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Portland Kettle: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Butterfly Belly Asian Cuisine: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Morton's The Steakhouse: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Steakhouse.
- Best Baguette: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Vietnamese.
- Gildas Italian Restaurant: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Jake's Famous Crawfish: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- The Social Spoon: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Curry Pizza House: 2 carnivore-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Stumptown Coffee Roasters: 2 carnivore-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.
