1. Mother's
Where: 212 SW Stark St(503) 464-1122
What: Decadent home cooking that makes you wish your Mom was a better cook. Try it for breakfast, too.
2. Jake's Grill
Where: 611 SW 10th Ave(503) 220-1850
What: A Portland institution. Steaks, seafood, and American classics served in a bustling atmosphere that's great for people-watching.
3. Sungari
Where: 735 SW First Ave(503) 224-0800
What: Delicious Chinese food served in a beautiful, refined setting. It's worth a few extra dollars to try the dishes at Sungari. There's a second location in the Pearl District.
4. Kenny and Zuke's
Where: 1038 SW Stark St503.222.DELI (3354)
What: The best New York style deli around. Piles of pastrami and corned beef, maztoh ball soup, the works!
5. Clyde Common
Where: 1014 SW Stark St(503) 228-3333
What: Ever changing menu that's hard to classify, and always buzzing.
6. Carafe
Where: 200 SW Market St(503) 248-0004
What: Get a taste of Paris in Portland with Carafe's classic French bistro fare.
7. Pazzo
Where: 627 SW Washington St(503) 228-1515
What: Italian classics highlighting local, seasonal ingredients. This restaurant is attached to the Vintage Plaza Hotel, but it has more personality than your average hotel dining spot.
8. Veritable Quandry
Where: 1220 SW 1st Ave(503) 227-7342
What: One of the original purveyors of Northwest cuisine: This is a classy place for an after-work drink or dinner date. The patio is one of the best in the city.
9. Southpark
Where: 901 SW Salmon St(503) 326-1300
What: A scrumptious selection of seafood and a great bar with an extensive wine list.
10. Brazil Grill
Where: 1201 SW 12th Ave(503) 222-0002
What: A different type f all-you-can-eat experience. Servers come around to your table with an endless array of meats for you to sample. Deliciously carnivorous!
