Old Pal – American
Old Pal captures the essence of a spirited neighborhood hangout, where the warm glow of the dining room sets the stage for a convivial evening of shared bites and spirited conversation. The table transforms into a vibrant tapestry of flavors, featuring everything from airy gougères and crusty Ken’s bread to the playful "Old Pal Pickle Situation" and piquant sardines steeped in piri piri oil. It is a place where the simple pleasure of herbed fries and a daily selection of artisanal cheeses invites guests to slow down and savor the art of the perfect snack.
3350, Southeast Morrison Street, Portland, OR, 97214 +15034779663 https://www.oldpalpdx.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Old Pal
Dairy-Free at Old Pal
Old Pal in Portland has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chilled Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho, Old Pal Pickle Situation and Herbed Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Old Pal
Old Pal in Portland has 9 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Old Pal Pickle Situation, Mexican Coke and Celery, Date, Walnut, Mint + Etxegarai Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Old Pal
Old Pal in Portland has 20 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Daily Cowbell Cheese Selection, Deep-Fried Squid + Lemon and Ken's Bread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Old Pal
Old Pal in Portland has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mocktail and Steven Smith Select Teas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Old Pal
Old Pal in Portland has 3 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mexican Coke, Mocktail and Steven Smith Select Teas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Old Pal
Old Pal in Portland has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Steven Smith Select Teas. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Old Pal
Old Pal in Portland has 17 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chilled Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho, Old Pal Pickle Situation and Side Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Old Pal
Old Pal in Portland has 29 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Daily Cowbell Cheese Selection, Ken's Bread and Gougeres. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Old Pal
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Sour | 230.6 g | 41 g |
| Eponymous Tattoo (Old Pal) | 74.4 g | 39.4 g |
| Bistro Salad | 36.1 g | 32.1 g |
| Milano | 28.6 g | 30.2 g |
| Cultured Cashew 'Pub Cheese' | — | 18.7 g |
| Sardines with Piri Piri Pepper in Olive Oil | — | 18.7 g |
| Chilled Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho | 0 g | 17.2 g |
| Oaxacan Negroni | 7.9 g | 17 g |
| Castelvetrano Olives | 29.8 g | 16.9 g |
| Clarified Milk Punch | 112.3 g | 11.9 g |
| Mexican Coke | 16.8 g | 11.9 g |
| Chocolate Cake | 62.3 g | 9.5 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Friday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Menu
Snacks & Smaller Plates
- Castelvetrano Olives - $8: Olives Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oeuf de Feu - $8: 7 Minute Egg, Yotam's Chile Jam, Fried Shallot Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Ken's Bread - $8: Really Good Butter or Moroccan Olive Oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gougeres - $8: Fried Aged-Gouda Puffs, Saison Ale Jam Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Old Pal Pickle Situation - $10: Assorted Pickles Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herbed Fries - $5: Preserved Lemon Mayo + Catsup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Daily Cowbell Cheese Selection - $15: Yuzu/Orange Marmalade Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Side Salad - $6: Lettuces, Fines Herbes + Sherry Dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Jars, Tins, Raw
- Cultured Cashew 'Pub Cheese' - $15: Served w/ pickled mustard seeds, cornichons + rosemary sourdough 'everything' crackers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sardines with Piri Piri Pepper in Olive Oil - $17: Served w/ pickled mustard seeds, cornichons + rosemary sourdough 'everything' crackers Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilled Prawn Cocktail - $19: Cocktail Sauce + Lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oysters - Half Dozen - $20: Mignonette, Lemon + Horseradish Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Plates
- Old Pal Burger - $13: Griddled 1/4# Patty, Gouda, Green Peppercorn Aioli, Pickled Red Onion, Shredded Iceberg, Fressen Bun Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bistro Salad - $16: Butter Lettuce, Hazelnuts, Grated Pecorino, Aged Sherry Dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Celery, Date, Walnut, Mint + Etxegarai Salad - $17: Smoked Egg Yolk, Meyer Lemon Citronette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Slow-Carb, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Deep-Fried Squid + Lemon - $19: Buttermilk Ranch, Aji Amarillo Dust Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chilled Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho - $18: Blistered Pepper, Diva Cucumber, Piment d'Espelette Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Large Plates
- Risotto - $28: Sweet Corn, Smoked Onion, Lemon, Soft Herbs, Grana Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Friday Fish Fry - $17: Deep-Fried Buttermilk Trout with brown butter caper remoulade Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sweets + Such
- Chocolate Cake - $12: Chai 'Dirt' + Whipped Sweet Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- House Made Ice Cream + Sorbetto Selections - $10: Assorted flavors Dietary tags: Halal
- Puff Coffee Cold Brew Affogato - $10: Cold brew coffee with ice cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Cocktails
- Eponymous Tattoo (Old Pal) - $15: Rye, Campari, Dolin Dry, Twist Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber
- Bottle Freezer Martini - $15: Vodka (Olive) or Gin (Twist) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Milano - $15: Bourbon, Antica, Limoncello, Fernet, Brandied Cherry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Paranubes Daiquiri - $15: Aquardiente De Caña, Lime Dememara, Lime Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Clarified Milk Punch - $15: All the Rums, Arak Batavia, Pineapple, Citrus, Milk, Twist Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sour - $15: Bourbon, Rye, Islay, Pisco or Amaretto, Lemon, Dememara, Egg Whites, Bitters Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal
- Oaxacan Negroni - $15: Mezcal Verde, Punt e Mes, Campari, Orange Twist Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Spritz - $15: Aperol, Prosecco, Orange, Soda, Olive
Non-Alcoholic (No Wake)
- Mocktail - $11: Pathfinder Hemp + Root Amaro, Elderflower Tonic + Cherry Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Hitichino Nest Yuzu/Ginger Non-Ale - $9: Non-Alcoholic Ale Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Best Days Brewing 'Electro Lime' Lager - $7: Non-Alcoholic Lager Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol
- Caldera Soda Works Root Beer - $5: Root Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Mexican Coke - $5: Cola Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Puff Coffee - $5: Coffee Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Steven Smith Select Teas - $5: Tea Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Topo Chico Sparkling Water - $4: Sparkling Water Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Old Pal
- Is Old Pal dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Old Pal has 16 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chilled Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho, Old Pal Pickle Situation and Herbed Fries.
- What can I eat at Old Pal on a dairy-free diet?
- Chilled Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho, Old Pal Pickle Situation and Herbed Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 16 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Old Pal have vegan options?
- Yes. 17 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Chilled Heirloom Tomato Gazpacho and Old Pal Pickle Situation.
- Is Old Pal gluten-free?
- 9 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Old Pal?
- Sour, at roughly 41g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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