for the most romantic with OK food. We love the Pigeon and also Park Kitchen. Sel Gris was another recommended. What do you locals think is the new best??

For high expectations and menus with duck and/or oysters, definitely Carlyle and Sel Gris (the chef at Sel Gris, Daniel Mondok, used to be the chef at Carlyle).

We won’t be able to be in Portland that night, but will be the day after the wedding. Is Lucier really the most recommended? How about Sel Gris?

and ostentation. I don’t mind sharing tables or dining at the bar, especially if I get the floor show in the kitchen. On my interest list are 23 Hoyt, Andina, Carlyle, Paley’s, Giorgio’s, Wildwood, Tabla, Clyde...

You’re not early at all; in fact, if you want a decent time slot, now is the time to book. Hawthorne area I would suggest Castagna or Sel Gris. Pearl area I would suggest Carlyle or Ten01. I assume all will be offering a...

Most upscale places, unless it’s a steakhouse or something like Sel Gris or Le Pigeon, are veg-friendly. This is Portland, after all.

, with an overnight trip to the wine country around McMinnville. I am hoping for a consensus on where to eat our ‘Big Meal’ - a very memorable honeymoon in PDX type dinner. Please help me decide between Sel Gris, Le...

's worth it. Ideas so far: special occasion- Paley’s Sel Gris Higgins (is this still any good? it seems like talk of this place has dipped way down) 2nd night- Beast (looks like a fun, different place, but not sure if the communal...

... Our finalists: — Paley’s Place — Wildwood — Carlyle — Sel Gris — Ten01 Are we leaving out any goodies? Should we consider The Heathman? Thanks in advance...

I need a recommendation for diner Friday. I was going to go to Laurelhurst Market but saw they don"t take reservations. I want something not quite as complicated( or as expensive) as Sel Gris or Ten 01. I have been to Le Pigeon...

Carlyle or Sel Gris (the chef at Sel Gris, Dan Mondok, used to be the chef at Carlyle).

checkout: 1. Le Pigeon 2. Carlyle 3. Sel Gris

It’s pretty good. I tend to do my fine dining at either Le Pigeon or Sel Gris, but if I want to stay on the west side, it’s either here, Wildwood or Ten-01. That’s actually another point: if you’re looking...

Sel Gris or 23 Hoyt.

grey salt Sel Gris w/ herbs – French grey salt Black Cyprus Flake Salt Salish – Red Alderwood smoked salt from WA I’m guessing the Salish might be good on Salmon, but wondering what to do with the others. The Black...