Perfect For: A Big Night Out
Kann
Kann in East Burnside specializes in Haitian food that's all about live-fire cooking.
Lilia Comedor is an upscale South Waterfront Mexican spot that highlights hyper-seasonal Pacific Northwest ingredients.
Le Pigeon is a small French restaurant on East Burnside that’s upscale enough for an anniversary dinner, but casual enough for a Wednesday.
Laangban takes over Phuket Cafe on weekend nights, and you should absolutely make a reservation.
Eat Some Pizza
Lovely’s Fifty Fifty
Lovely's Fifty Fifty in Boise is the spot for sourdough pizza with seasonal toppings.
Ken’s Artisan Pizza opened when pizza night at Ken’s Artisan Bakery got too popular. Come here any night for excellent pizza and desserts.
Scottie’s Pizza Parlor is a casual dine-in and take-out spot in Hosford-Abernethy where the emphasis is on local ingredients.
Gracie’s is a pizza spot in Saint Johns where the toppings are all Portland eclecticism.
Casual Spots Where You'll Want To Become A Regular
Cully Central
On the edge of the Cully neighborhood, Cully Central is a family-friendly Lao sports bar known for spicy noodle dishes.
Nicholas, a Lebanese restaurant on a busy Central Eastside strip, is where to go for freshly made pita and hummus.
Fat City Café, a greasy spoon in the best sense, is a Multnomah Village institution that is classic as a diner can be.
Otto’s Sausage Kitchen has been serving grilled sausages and deli sandwiches in Woodstock since 1936.
Coquine is a homey French-ish Mt. Tabor restaurant that’s a cafe during the day and serves a tasting menu at night.
