The Pearl District's Park Kitchen earned a 2007 James Beard Best Chef Northwest nomination.
Keywords: Restaurant
I love the "small plates". They are very creative but still have that "comfort food" feel. Salt Cod Fritters are unique and fantastic. Dishes can vary from week to week, depending on the availability of fresh, local ingredients.
There's sidewalk seating in the summer, where you can view the action on the North Park Blocks' bocce and basketball courts over a nice bottle of wine!
Keywords: Just you alone / As a single, Expensive (US$ 21 - US$ 35), Bar, Restaurant, Everyone, With a group, Dinner, With business partners, As a couple, Lunch
Park Kitchen has some amazing original dishes, and a menu that changes with the seasons. I had the Flank Steak Salad last time with a delicious shallot vinaigrette for lunch. Especially now in the summer, it's great to sit out front on the sidewalk that overlooks the N. Park Blocks, right in the Pearl District. The bartender, Jamie, is very knowledgeable and nice, and makes a mean Spanish coffee. Kinda spendy, but overall, I really enjoyed my experience!! Highly recommend!
Keywords: Just you alone / As a single, Outdoor / Patio seating, Bar, Restaurant, With a group, Dinner, Pacific Northwest, Moderate (US$ 11 - US$ 20), "In" place / People watching, With business partners, As a couple, Lunch