Restaurant + BAr Openings In Portland and Seattle - Winter 2023
The Pacific Northwest has become a hub for new, unique restaurants and bars in the recent past, and this upcoming season is no different. Whether they've already started serving customers or are planning a grand opening in the next few weeks, these local spots are gaining attention from excited patrons. As featured in our What's Hot Newsletter, here are some of the most anticipated restaurant and bar openings in cities across the PNW this Winter season!
Seattle
Mt. Joy – A climate-friendly fried chicken food truck with a locally sourced, regenerative menu
Shibuya HiFi – A Japanese style cocktail bar pairing vinyl records with accompanying craft cocktails
Xóm – This Vietnamese restaurant will feature “dishes you cannot find anywhere else”
Kilig – New Chinatown restaurant with a casual atmosphere that will specialize in two Filipino dishes – bulalu and pancit
Sushi Suzuki – upscale sushi restaurant with a seasonal menu, tailoring dishes uniquely for each guest, ensuring no two dishes are ever the same
El Encanto – An elevated Mexican menu from Chef Gabriel Chavez featuring recipes passed down for generations
Seabird – Island inspired seafood and vegetable menu that was named one of Bon Appétit’s new restaurants of the year
Gold Schnitzel – Seattle’s first-ever Kosher meat restaurant, serving up authentic Israeli food
Lioness – A quant wine bar featuring Italian fare from famous Seattle restaurateur Renee Erickson
Mainstay Provisions – This all-day cafe and market are opening their second Seattle location featuring unique items such as an iced cereal milk latte
G.H. Pasta & Pizza – the newest addition to the General Harvest family serves up elevated, yet classic Italian fare
Portland
Phucket Cafe – Traditional Thai food and cocktails that some have argued could be the best new Thai restaurant in the country
Xiao Ye – Started by Michelin-star alums, this restaurant aims to serve “First Generation American Food” inspired by midnight snacks
TPK Brewing – Queer and woman-of-color owned brewpub with dedicated Game Masters running roleplaying games at every table
Yaowarat – An ode to Bangkok’s Chinatown featuring Thai-Chinese fusion dishes, from Portland restaurant legend Akkapong Earl Ninsom
Icarus – Cocktail bar inspired by Italo disco and Greek mythology featuring an elevated two-part drink menu
Libre – A luxe cocktail bar pairing elegant desserts with craft cocktails, making for unique and daring combinations
Din Tai Fung – The international dumpling chain famous for its xiao long bao opens a second location in downtown Pioneer Place
La Patroncita – translating to “little girl boss”, this chic Mexican restaurant offers authentic, yet hip Mexican dishes featuring pink tortillas
Kann & Sousòl – A Pacific Northwest twist on Haitian cuisine and cocktails by James Beard award-winning chef Gregory Gourdet, named one of Bon Appétit’s best new restaurants of 2023.
El Salto – A pop-up vegan Venezuelan restaurant is now getting a permanent food truck location at Bite on Belmont
June – Vegan cocktail bar featuring a funky art-deco aesthetic just outside of Portland, founded by successful local bar and restaurant alum
Los Burros Supremos – A burrito shop exploring regional burrito variations is getting a permanent spot after previously being a pop-up
La Leñadora – A new Mexican restaurant serving up house-made corn tortillas and vegetables sourced from Mexican-owned farms
Sit Tite – Opened by former ‘Top Chef’ contestant, this bar serves up “blue-collar East Coast Italian food”in North Portland
