TL;DR Version: Some of the celebrity-favorite restaurants in Portland include homey cafes, food carts, and popular historic Oregon spots that celebs have been dining at for ages. These 5 fave restaurants offer Spanish, Pan-Asian, Italian, Southern Soul Food, and French food.

 

From Hipsters to Mainstream Stars: Portland's Culinary Allure

5 Restaurants Where Celebrities Love to Eat in Portland, OR
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Portland is a quiet hub for celebrity visits, from hipsters like Maya Rudolph and Andre 3000 to famous comedians and actors like Dave Chappelle and Reese Witherspoon to mainstream international stars like Madonna and Justin Bieber. Some celebrities like Ryan Reynolds even have their own distilleries headquartered in Portland. The City of Roses has got it going on! There is a huge draw for Oregon visitors to sample some of Portland’s unique craft brews, food cart culture, international culinary delights, and other fun lumbersexual adventures.

PORTLAND’S REPUTATION AS A FOODIE CITY

5 Restaurants Celebrities Love to Eat in Portland, OR
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Portland has a reputation for being a foodie city. Numerous celebrity chefs call Portland home, including local notables like James Melendez and Nick Garlick, to restaurants that have been an Oregon staple for over 127 years.

Sure, there are trendy restaurants run by celebrity chefs from hit TV shows like Top Chef and others run by prestigious winners of James Beard awards. The ones recently chosen by celebrities, however, include “homey cafe” restaurants and food carts. Where have you spotted celebrities dining out in Portland?

Let’s uncover some of the interesting restaurants where famous celebrities loved to eat when they visited Portland in the not too distant past. These five Portland eateries are not just popular with the locals, they draw celebrities into the fray. The fare ranges from Spanish, Italian, French, seafood, and Southern Soul Food cuisine to Pan-Asian inspired dishes.

You Might Spot a Celeb Eating in Portland Here...

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