Your Emotional Support Winter Menu Has Arrived

Winter in Portland leads a lot of locals into the warm, inviting glow of our favorite restaurants…and every Portland local thinks their favorite restaurant is better than everybody else’s. (See also: donut shops and pizzerias.) 

And you know what? They’re all right. Who needs to debate favorites in such an unparalleled foodie city, anyway?

Step outside of Jupiter and you’re literally seconds away from award-winning food and drink. (Our hotel bar Hey Love is one of them!) Warm and cozy soups, stews, pies, and nightcaps are all on this list, so add them to yours and let us know what you think.

But first, you’ll need a place to stay. Why not…

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BOOK A ROOM

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Luc Lac

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Right around the corner from Voodoo Doughnuts, Luc Lac Vietnamese Kitchen is the place to go when you want a stylish atmosphere and a meal with some kick to it. We’re here for the delicious coconut curry and a hot bowl of steak & brisket pho on a cold winter night. Don’t forget to try one of their unique and super color cocktails before heading out to your next spot.

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Luc Lac Vietnamese Kitchen

835 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97204

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Swiss Hibiscus

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Cheese. That’s it. That’s the sentence.

If it’s a hot bowl of fondue you’re after, look no further than Swiss Hibiscus; a blend of Swiss cheeses, white wine, and kirschwasser with cubes of French bread make for a cozy winter meal. Want something different? You’ve got the run of Swiss cuisine here, from schnitzel to brötchen. En Guete!

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Swiss Hibiscus

4950 NE 14th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

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Kinboshi Ramen

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Can anything beat a hot bowl of ramen and a cold beer on a frigid rainy day? Still a newcomer when it was voted Best of Portland in 2019, Kinboshi’s reputation has only skyrocketed since. With rich, warming broth that can beat any cold, let this izakaya-style haunt be your lunchtime oasis. It’s just a block away from Jupiter, but if it’s too chilly out, go ahead and order delivery. We won’t judge.

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Kinboshi Ramen

609 SE Ankeny St A, Portland, OR 97214

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Phở MeKha

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Want a little more variety? Venture out past the Central Eastside to Phở MeKha, where you’ll be spoiled for choice. We’re going on record that MeKha is one of the best Vietnamese restaurants in the city, with alarmingly large portions and a cozy atmosphere frequented by locals and visitors alike. Pop a squat here with a steaming bowl of beef stew and let the “real Portland” come to you.

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Phở MeKha Restaurant

6846 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97213

Papa Haydn

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Finally, a Portland fixture since 1978, Papa Haydn can be your go-to date spot, if you let it! With ornate, glittering decor and inventive seasonal eats that make any day feel like a special occasion, think of this place when you have someone to impress. Are you a dessert person? Leave room: there’s a whole other counter just for pies, cakes, ganaches, and other decadent sweets you’ll need to taste to believe.

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Papa Haydn

701 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210

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MidCity SmashedBurgers

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Sometimes the best way to beat the cold is to brave it. Recently named the #4 Best Burger in America, MidCity tops the list of Portland’s “most Portland” food trucks. Puffer coats over pajamas is a PNW fashion staple, so get out there in your Sunday best and grab America’s comfort food for lunch! You’ll be glad you did.

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MidCity SmashedBurgers

1447 NE Sandy Blvd, Portland, OR 97232