Best Dinner Places to Eat in Hillsboro

"A rush of indie glamour greets you at the door: marble, grandma curtains, banquettes as soft as Italian bomber jackets, rock ’n’ roll. The menu pays homage to the Italian sensibility: great ingredients, simply prepared, pastas to wood-charred breads heaped with deliciousness. But everything is channeled through the imagination of owner/chef Joshua McFadden, a national vegetable star (and one of our 2017 Chefs of the Year), with his own cache of ingredients, produce intuition, and flavor combinations."

"Three North Carolinian imports craved perfectly flaky and buttery biscuits from their childhood. From crazy, over-the-top creations to Southern classics, Pine State Biscuits is your ideal morning solution to soak up all that regrettable alcohol from the night before. Insider Info: The Northeast Schuyler location also serves pizza, just in case you were craving extra carbs."

"Nothing says Southern comfort food like Pine State’s buttery, flaky homemade biscuits. What started as a test drive at the Portland Farmers Market in 2006 now has six brick-and-mortar locations, several of which are open for on-site dining—patio seating on NW 23rd Avenue is a perfect spot for a warm breakfast biscuit with local apple butter and a house Bloody Mary."

"Hosford-Abernethy's Pine State Biscuits, located at 1100 S.E. Division St., Suite 100, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the breakfast, brunch and Southern spot, which offers sandwiches and more, 4.5 stars out of 950 reviews."

"Created by the people behind Boxer Ramen, Little Big Burger, and Yakuza, it’s unsurprising that Blue Star was an instant sensation. Since their opening, the brand has become Portland’s reining donut king with eight locations in the area as well as outposts in Los Angeles. Their brioche-based donuts are topped and filled with ingredients more typically associated with that of a high-end pastry chef in flavors ranging from old fashioneds to creme brulee with a shot of Cointreau syrup."

"Ask anyone what some of the best donuts in Portland are and Blue Star will eventually make its way into the conversation. Made with brioche dough and high-quality artisanal ingredients, these donuts are the real deal. We highly recommend getting a box of 12 and sampling as many flavors as possible, but our old standbys are the buttermilk old-fashioned, valrhona chocolate crunch, and real maple bacon."

"As fun as it is to wait in line for an hour for a donut with cocoa puffs on it (plot twist: it isn’t), this donut really isn’t that great. Thankfully, there are other places in the city with shorter lines and better donuts. One of these is Blue Star."

"Though its sister restaurant Le Pigeon is more well-known, Little Bird Bistro beats it out on Instagram. It helps that Little Bird is open for lunch and dinner, and the more casual atmosphere attract a slightly younger demographic ― the kind of folks that apparently love documenting their experience on Instagram. View this post on Instagram"

"Le Pigeon is next on our list of the best desserts in Portland. Le Pigeon is a place to visit in Portland for posh desserts and fancy food. If you’re looking for the best desserts in Portland, and you’re looking for something with a bit of flair and sophistication… then this place is going to tick all your boxes."

"Gabriel Rucker is a Portland original, possessed by French bistro cooking and Americana. Meat rules the ever-changing list—foie gras, pigeon, and pig parts are frequent guests. But salads can also be brilliant, and the French-focused wine list is deep, smart, and personal."

"Katy Millard is a beast in the kitchen, crafting thoughtful, everyday food and drink, day and night. Vegetables get top billing, rigor is a given, and yet you never forget you’re in laid-back Southeast Portland. Millard ponders finds from 10 farms for the day’s menu—perhaps a salad that digs into squash (wide, raw curls above, jewel-cut cooked chunks below, with sunflower pesto spackled in between) or crackling-skinned guinea hen heaped alongside eggplant-apple purée and buzzsaw cuts of green cauliflower roasted to the heavens."

"Coquine, a celebrated neighborhood spot on SE Belmont, offers some of Portland’s most “grown-up” cuisine with dishes like a milk-braised sugo and a classic roast chicken for the table to share. Although its menu can seem traditional, Coquine adds unique touches like offering a “dim-sum style” candy tray. Diners can choose from a selection of sweets like pate de fruit and the famed smoked almond, salted caramel, and chocolate chip cookies to end their meal."

"It's almost unfair to compare the baked goods of one of Portland's best restaurants to everyone else's, but any other answer would be a lie. Smoked almonds, salt and chocolate combine in what's essentially a culinary masterpiece you can buy for just under three bucks after a hike up Mount Tabor."

"DowntownOne of the pricier options in town, Masu is an upscale, quiet little spot on the edge of the Pearl and around the corner from American Apparel. The sushi, as well as the cocktails, are top notch. Most of the rolls are eight pieces, so if you want to try a few things, bring a friend."

"Not literally (thank goodness), but they’ve got some super creative rolls. Our personal favorite: Death by sushi. A roll stuffed with salmon, unagi, crab, avocado, and cream cheese, topped with masago, green onion, and eel sauce."

"Masu features fresh varieties of sushi as well as popular Japanese cuisine. Several choices of sake and a full bar are also available. For a great Friday or Saturday night, join Masu for a live DJ and happy hour."

"Even if you've never heard of these delectable dishes, you'll come to know and crave them after a tantalizing taste of E'Njoni Cafe's lunchtime or Sunday dinner buffet. The colorful Ethiopian eatery offers warm, attentive service and authentic dishes that include heavenly hummus, traditional flatbread, spicy beef stew and soul-satisfying curries. The food served here is locally sourced and organic."

"Go with friends and family and enjoy the hospitality and flavors E'Njoni has to offer. Went with family and ordered a feast!. The prices are outstand..."

"Located in Downtown Portland, Al-Amir offers its patrons authentic Lebanese cuisine. Having been around since 1988, not only does Al-Amir offer fantastic food, but offers a place f..."

"Explore the rich and diverse part of Chinatown in Portland at the Portland Chinatown Museum!. With photographs, art displays, and two new exhibitions opening within the coming months that explore the rich history within the Chinatown concept, this amazingly diverse and extremely welcoming look into the modern culture is certainly one of the best museums in Portland. Two new exhibits are opening up in October and December, allowing you to delve even further into the history of Chinatown!"

"The Portland Chinatown Museum (PCM) is Oregon’s first museum about Chinese American history, art, and culture. Opened to the public in December 2018 in an historic building at NW Third Avenue and Davis Street, the museum honors Portland Chinatown’s past, celebrates its present, and is helping to create its future. You can visit Thursday-Sunday from 11 a.m.-4 p.m."

"Opened in 2018, Oregon’s first museum to celebrate Chinese American history, art and culture tells the stories of Portland’s historic Old Town Chinatown."

"Operated by the Bosco-Milligan Foundation, the Architectural Heritage Center is dedicated to the conservation of the architecture, history and heritage of the greater Portland area. Home to one of the largest collections of architectural artifacts in the United States, the Center boasts a world-class research library and hosts a variety of exhibits, tours, programs and presentations throughout the year. These features focus on the appreciation and preservation of historic and landmark buildings and “vernacular” homes, as well as cultural neighborhoods and traditional commercial areas."

"A destination for architecture buffs and enthusiasts in Portland, the Architectural Heritage Center is both a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Portland’s architectural history while also providing educational opportunities for visitors. Here, you can enjoy public programs, walking tours and gallery exhibitions on a wide variety of topics related to Portland’s built environment."

"The Architectural Heritage Center is a non-profit resource for historic preservation owned and operated by the Bosco-Milligan Foundation. They host educational programs, home tours, walking tours, exhibits and more."

"If you are keen on art, or if it is raining (it does that come Autumn/Fall, a lot), you might want to swing by Portland Art Museum (1219 SW Park Ave) or the Oregon Historical Society (1200 S.W. Park Ave) to see local and historical artefacts. You will also find the very instagrammable 65 foot Portland sign ‘the Schnitz’ in Downtown Portland, outside of Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Looking for a tour with a local?. Check out this 2-hour walking tour of Downtown Portland."