Top 10 Spanish Restaurants In Portland, Oregon

1. Ataula

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Ataula serves traditional Spanish tapas with a modern twist. Chef-owner José Cheras whips up mini-plate after mini-plate of Catalunya dishes inspired by his home country. These gems of culinary refinement are made with Spanish techniques and Portland ingredients, lending a distinctive touch to Ataula’s food. The menu at Ataula is seasonal and subject to change, so multiple visits are needed to try everything in the kitchen’s extensive repertoire!

Ataula

Address: 1818 NW 23rd Pl, Portland, OR 97210, United States

Website: Ataula

Opening hours: Tues - Sun: 4:30pm - 10pm (closed on Mon)

2. Toro Bravo

Toro Bravo is an intimate bar featuring Spanish tapas and raciones, which are larger tasting plates, pintxos (delicious bits of food on bite-sized pieces of bread), Spanish wines, and decadent desserts. The charcuterie boards at Toro Bravo are also a real work of art, with a generous amount of different cured meats and accompaniments that are sure to sustain you through a long night of drinking. If you are craving for the small plates that Toro Bravo serves up even after a satisfying meal, get a copy of The Toro Bravo Cookbook with almost a hundred recipes of the signature dishes and recreate the magic at home!

Toro Bravo

Address: 120 NE Russell St, Portland, OR 97212, United States

Website: Toro Bravo

Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 5pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 5pm - 11pm

3. Carne

Editor’s Note: Establishment is permanently closed.

Carne brands itself very simply yet powerfully, serving up “Steaks, Sangria, and Salsa.” This Spanish and Latin American-inspired restaurant specializes in wood-fired grilled meats seasoned simply to let the meat’s natural flavors shine through. The Papas Brava is Carne’s take on the famous Spanish starter of spicy potatoes while the Chorizo Parilla gets an Argentinean twist with the house-made chimichurri green sauce served on the side. For a different take on the usual Spanish sangria made usually with a robust red, get the White Sangria, which is a refreshing take on this traditional party beverage!

Carne

Address: 2512 NE Broadway St, Portland, OR 97232, United States

Website: Carne

Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 4pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 4pm - 11pm (closed on Sun & Mon)

4. Can Font - Spanish Restaurant & Tapas

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Can Font - Spanish Restaurant & Tapas is one of the hottest Spanish restaurants in town at the moment and has been awarded the Portland Pearl District 2019 Restaurant of the Year. The food at Can Font - Spanish Restaurant & Tapas is a mix of Spanish and Catalan influences in a fine-dining setting that still feels accessible. The tapas, pintxos, entrees, and mains are rooted in traditional Spanish cuisine and elevated with the best and freshest of Pacific Northwest produce. Get a mix of Northern Spanish-inspired starters and work your work through the hearty dishes of Catalonia, and finally finish with refined Barcelona desserts and libations!

Can Font - Spanish Restaurant & Tapas

Address: 1015 NW Northrup St, Portland, OR 97209, United States

Website: Can Font - Spanish Restaurant & Tapas

Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 5pm - 9pm; Fri - Sat: 5pm - 10pm (closed on Sun & Mon)

5. Bar Casa Vale

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Bar Casa Vale is a comfortable Spanish restaurant that prides itself on using the bounty of Portland’s local ingredients to create a beautiful combination of Spanish-Pacific Northwestern dishes. The menu is seafood-forward with top-quality meat sourced from Portland’s surrounding farms and locally-grown vegetables and fruits. Regulars swear by Bar Casa Vale’s Paella Sundays, where diners can enjoy rustic and delicious Spanish paella in the beautiful courtyard of the restaurant under Portland’s gentle setting sun. Try the Mixed Paella for a taste of free-range chicken and fresh seafood from the Pacific!

Bar Casa Vale

Address: 215 SE 9th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, United States

Website: Bar Casa Vale

Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 4pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 4pm - 11pm

6. Urdaneta

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Urdaneta is one of the most popular Spanish tapas and pintxos bars in Portland due to its small plates and a wide selection of craft drinks. Urdaneta believes in bringing Old World charm to modern Portland through its strong Spanish flavors that characterize the dishes at this restaurant. To create an authentic atmosphere of a Spanish tapas joint, Urdaneta has brought in Spanish wines, sherries, and Basque Sidra, which is a tart and hard apple cider with a bitter note that complements the big and brash flavors of the food here. Give it a try as Basque-style Sidra is still fairly uncommon in the United States!

Urdaneta

Address: 3033 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211, United States

Website: Urdaneta

Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 5pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 5pm - 11pm; Sun: 5pm - 10pm (closed on Mon)

7. Pollo Bravo

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You might have already guessed from this next restaurant’s name that Pollo Bravo specializes in Spanish-style roast chicken. The restaurant takes its inspiration from the traditional rotisseries in Seville and Valencia, located to the south of Spain. A twist that Pollo Bravo makes is the Mexican influence on its food, fusing big and bold flavors of both cuisines to create an explosion of taste in the mouth. Choose your preferred size of Pollo Bravo’s famous chicken (quarter, half, or whole) and complement the juicy meat and crackling skin with up to two house-made dipping sauces. An interesting sauce on the menu is the Romesco, which is an almond-based red pepper sauce. For those who prefer a non-spicy option, the Green Goddess is a good option. This fresh herb sauce is ranch-based, and we know that this creamy sauce goes with just about everything!

Pollo Bravo

Address: 126 SW 2nd Ave, Portland, OR 97204, United States

Website: Pollo Bravo

Opening hours: Sun - Thu: 11am - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 10am - 11pm

8. Navarre

Navarre is a Spanish tapas and wine bar that offers a different experience each time you visit since there is no set menu. The specials of the week are based on whatever produce sourced from farms in and around Portland. The menu also changes to the moods of the kitchen staff! Wine lovers will also enjoy Navarre as the restaurant offers more than 50 wines by the glass, letting you taste your way through Old and New World wines before deciding if you want to get a bottle or two of your favorite.

Navarre

Address: 10 NE 28th Ave, Portland, OR 97232, United States

Website: Navarre

Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 4:30pm - 10:30pm; Fri: 4:30pm - 11:30pm; Sat: 9:30am - 11:30pm; Sun: 9:30am - 10:30pm

9. BAR Botellón

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BAR Botellón is a chic Spanish tapas bar located in the heart of Portland’s Downtown district. In addition to its rustic tapas, you can enjoy some of the best wines, beers, and cocktails in town at this restaurant while watching people from its huge windows that let in lots of natural light. If you manage to visit BAR Botellón during the Happy Hour (4pm - 6pm), consider getting the house sangria, which comes with free tapas to make your Happy Hour even happier!

BAR Botellón

Address: 606 NE Davis St, Portland, OR 97232, United States

Website: BAR Botellón

Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 12pm - 10pm; Fri - Sat: 12pm - 11pm (closed on Sun & Mon)

10. Bar Vivant

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Bar Vivant is a swanky tapas bar serving small Spanish plates with a huge list of wines and craft cocktails. The restaurant focuses on the traditional bar experience of San Sebastián, Spain, where diners can chat over great bar bites and drinks for hours. Paying homage to the tiny San Sebastián tapas bars, diners can keep the tabletop clear for more delicious small plates by tossing their used napkins on the floor. Bar Vivant strongly encourages this practice! Get the restaurant’s signature Tortilla Española to kick off a long and fruitful session of cycling through the extensive Bar Vivant tapas menu multiple times. Get ready to stagger out, very full but completely satisfied.

Bar Vivant

Address: 2225 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214, United States

Website: Bar Vivant

Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 4pm - 12am; Sat - Sun: 2pm - 12am

The best Spanish restaurants in Portland, Oregon

If you are hankering for an authentic Spanish feast, look no further than Portland, Oregon. The beauty of the Spanish restaurants introduced in the article is that Spanish cuisine is elevated in a different, but no less delicious, direction when the innovative chefs take into account local and fresh produce. Go with an open mind and an empty stomach when you visit these top Spanish restaurants in Portland, Oregon, and let us know which is your favorite!