10 Portland Restaurant Openings You May Have Missed
Jan 08, 2025
Hamburger, hot dog, and onion rings from Lone Star Burger Bar. | Lone Star Burger Bar
Some hot new wine bars, a popular burger spot, and an acclaimed pop-up that’s putting down roots This is a challenging time to open a new business in Portland. However, chefs and restaurateurs are going ahead, opening new brick-and-mortars and food carts. Know of a new restaurant in town? Let us know via our tipline.
Radii Pi
What it is: A Neapolitan pizzeria from longstanding bistro Bethany’s Table.When it opened: October 23Where it is: 15325 NW Central Drive STE J-4Learn more: Radii Pi
Jacqueline
What it is: A seafood-focused restaurant and oyster bar that now has a new home on Southeast Clinton Street.When it opened: November 9.Where it is: 2500 Southeast Clinton St.Learn more: Seafood-Centric Restaurant Jacqueline Has Reopened in the Former La Moule Space
Living Room Wines
What it is: A cozy, community-focused wine bar in University Park.When it opened: November 19Where it is: 4818 N. Lombard StreetLearn more: Living Room Wines Wants to Build Community, One Glass of Wine at a Time
Lone Star Burger Bar
What it is: A pop-up turned full restaurant from the team behind acclaimed barbecue joint Podnah’s Pit. When it opened: December 4Where it is: 1625 NE Killingsworth StreetLearn more: A Highly Acclaimed Portland Barbecue Spot Is Opening a Burger Bar Next Door
Better Days Cafe
What it is: A coffee shop from Kim Dam, the owner of Portland Cà Phê.When it opened: December 5Where it is: 3551 SE Division StreetLearn more: Better Days Cafe
Ruse Brewing/Crust Collective
What it is: The third taproom from celebrated Ruse Brewing and the second location of its Detroit-style pizzeria.When it opened: December 14Where it is: 1505 NW 21st AvenueLearn more: Ruse Brewing
Tréla
What it is: A long-anticipated Greek restaurant.When it opened: December 16Where it is: 6000 NE Glisan StreetLearn more: Incoming Glisan Restaurant Tréla Wants to Help Keep Portland’s Greek Culture Alive
Kyuramen x TBaar
What it is: The first PNW location from the combination ramen and bubble tea shop chain.When it opened: December 22Where it is: 7500 SW Dartmouth Street #150, TigardLearn more: Kyuramen
The Fates Bread & Bottle Co
What it is: A wine bar that doubles as a vegetable-forward (and bread-forward) restaurant.When it opened: January 1Where it is: 6664 SE Milwaukie AvenueLearn more: The Fates Bread & Bottle Co
Chelo
What it is: The wildly successful Mexican pop-up from Luna Contreras (a 2023 Eater Award winner) is now a permanent restaurant.When it opened: January 3Where it is: 2930 NE Killingsworth StreetLearn more: At Chelo, Chef Luna Contreras Pays Homage to Her Grandmother With Mexican Snacks