Portland Dining Month delivers big restaurant deals
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Snag a meal like this for only $35 next month. Photo: Courtesy of Ken's Artisan Pizza
That new restaurant you've been meaning to try? March may be the time to finally book a reservation.
The big picture: More than 100 of the city's top dining establishments are participating in Portland Dining Month, where exclusive, limited-time prix-fixe meals — with either three or five courses — will be a fraction of the cost.
- The coordinated, city-wide, push, sponsored by Travel Portland, returns for the first time since 2020. It aims not only to help fill tables during the industry's slow season, but to remind people how stacked the city's dining bench actually is.
Best bites: The line-up features neighborhood pasta joints (Ava Gene's, Hey Luigi, Campana, Sunday Sauce), bustling French bistros (Normandie, Canard), street-style Thai favorites (Yaowarat, Farmhouse Kitchen, Phuket Cafe) and so much more.
- Some participating restaurants will feature their menu's greatest hits, while others are using the opportunity to showcase new, specialty dishes.
- Each menu includes at least an appetizer, entree and dessert, with three- or five-course options, priced at $35 or $55.
If you go: Portland Dining Month runs throughout March. Reservations are encouraged. Diners can preview participating restaurants and menus online.
The bottom line: If your winter routine has been heavy on takeout and light on reservations, consider this your nudge.