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French-American · $$ · DowntownA sister restaurant to Portland's Le Pigeon, with brunch that's playful and duck-forward, dinner that shifts to French bistro mains like Beef Cheek Bourguignon, and a French-leaning wine list.
Dinner in Oregon City covers a wide range, from white-tablecloth special occasions at Stone Cliff Inn to pub nights at Highland Stillhouse and sushi omakase at Ginza. The city's dinner scene is stronger than most people expect, with genuine options at every price point.
The restaurants below all serve dinner and are recommended by locals. Reservations are worth making at the upscale end, especially on weekends.
A sister restaurant to Portland's Le Pigeon, with brunch that's playful and duck-forward, dinner that shifts to French bistro mains like Beef Cheek Bourguignon, and a French-leaning wine list.
A casual American sports bar on Washington Street with outdoor seating, happy hour specials, and a menu anchored by fish and chips, fish tacos, and a Shrimp Louie Salad.
Named after Tokyo's iconic Ginza district, this Oregon City standout blends Japanese sushi with Chinese cuisine, precise preparation, fresh fish, and a menu that earns its loyal following.
A dark, wood-heavy Scottish pub perched above Willamette Falls, with a whisky list that runs deep into Scotch and hearty pub fare made with local suppliers.
McMenamins in a converted 1930 Episcopal church near the Oregon City Bridge, with Northwest pub fare, house-made pizza, daily happy hour 3–6pm, and a pet-friendly patio.
A family-owned wood-fired pizza spot on Main Street since 2007, with thin-crust pies made from scratch in an open kitchen inside a restored historic downtown building.
Oregon City's oldest bar, open since 1933, with an all-day breakfast menu, a full burger lineup, street tacos and birria, 20 beers on tap, and 11 league-quality pool tables.
A local Oregon drive-in chain open since 1988, known for made-to-order burgers including an All American blend of short rib, brisket, and chuck, hand-dipped shakes in 20+ flavors, and a full lineup of seafood and chicken baskets.
An intimate wine bar named after one of Italy's great grapes, with 300+ handpicked wines, a full seasonal menu from shareables to mains, and an OpenTable Diner's Choice 2025 nod.
A dinner-focused taqueria on Main Street sourcing from Carlton Farms, Painted Hills, and local Oregon suppliers, with ten taco varieties, a 30-ingredient Mole Negro Enmoladas, and happy hour every day from 4 to 5pm.
A downtown Indian restaurant open for lunch and dinner with an extensive curry menu spanning chicken, lamb, seafood, and vegetarian, plus a lunch buffet and tandoor-baked breads.
A family-friendly neighborhood pizza pub in south Oregon City, open daily 10am–10pm with fresh-baked pies, homemade pasta, take-n-bake, and full catering.
A 21+ neighborhood pub on Main Street with a scratch-made menu that runs from all-day breakfast and benedicts through burgers, prime rib on weekends, and Dungeness crab in multiple forms.
Waterfront American dining on the Willamette River, serving breakfast through dinner with an outdoor deck, river views, and an OpenTable Diner's Choice award every year since 2019.
A family-owned Italian bistro on Main Street serving generational recipes, house-made pasta sauces, handmade desserts, and a solid wine list in a warm downtown room.
A lodge-style restaurant set among basalt cliffs on the Clackamas River in Carver, with seasonal Pacific Northwest cuisine and a Wine Spectator Award of Excellence.
A farm-to-table brunch and dinner spot in historic Oregon City, scratch-made and seasonal, with aebleskivers, eggs benedicts, and Social Hour Wed–Sat from 3–5pm.
A full-service saloon in Southridge Shopping Center with live music three nights a week, happy hour from 2 to 5pm, weekend brunch, and a scratch kitchen running burgers, birria tacos, and a fondue that regulars keep coming back for.