Coquine

"An outstanding restaurant recognized for its excellence in the culinary field, located near Mount Tabor." - Erin DeJesus

"Mount Tabor’s favorite neighborhood restaurant, Coquine has long landed on Portland’s best-of lists for the way it balances Michelin-caliber cooking with a warm, unpretentious spirit — making it a tasty celebration restaurant for those looking for something special without the snootiness. Yes, you can begin meals with real-deal Champagne, oysters on the half shell, and smoked trout roe — but you can follow it up with a simple, delicious roast chicken, served with a green garlic soubise and crispy mushroom rice. Dessert can go either way: tonka bean semifreddo or house-made candies and cookies. Tasting menus are $90 for five courses, or you can order a la carte. Make a reservation online beforehand." - Michelle Lopez, Brooke Jackson-Glidden

"I’m obsessed with Coquine’s market waffle and savory scone." - Thom Hilton

"This intimate Mount Tabor-area restaurant shape-shifts depending on the mood: Some might pop in for a Wednesday night bowl of linguine with clams or celery root soup, while others may celebrate the weekend with oysters, caviar, and Champagne. The $90 five-course tasting menu changes often; depending on the season, that might mean dinners of Dungeness crab salad with citrus and shaved fennel, summer squash soup with lime-scented yogurt and vadouvan oil, or hazelnut semifreddo with burnt honey mousse. Make reservations via Tock." - Eater Staff

"Meliora Pasta chefs Jim Millar and Breckin VanRaalte will take over the kitchen at Coquine with their handmade pastas that incorporate seasonal Pacific Northwest ingredients from June 15 through July 22 while the restaurant’s owners Katy Millard and Ksandek Podbielski take a summer break." - Janey Wong