A farm-to-table restaurant is a type of restaurant that emphasizes using locally sourced, fresh, and seasonal ingredients in its dishes. The term “farm-to-table” refers to the concept of using food that comes directly from local farmers, ranchers, and other producers, often within a short distance from the restaurant itself.

Many farm-to-table restaurants work closely with local farmers and producers to ensure that they are using the freshest, most sustainably raised, and most flavorful ingredients possible. This often means using organic and sustainably raised meat, poultry, and fish, as well as seasonal produce, herbs, and other ingredients.

Farm-to-table restaurants typically have a menu that changes frequently to reflect the seasonal availability of different ingredients. They often prioritize dishes that feature fresh, locally sourced ingredients, and that highlight the flavors and textures of those ingredients, rather than relying on heavy sauces or elaborate cooking techniques.

In addition to emphasizing locally sourced ingredients, farm-to-table restaurants may also prioritize sustainable, ethical, and eco-friendly practices, such as composting, reducing waste, and minimizing the restaurant’s carbon footprint. Many farm-to-table restaurants also prioritize using ingredients that are native to the region or that have a unique history or cultural significance.

Beast

Beast is a small, intimate restaurant in Northeast Portland that specializes in a fixed-price, six-course menu featuring local, organic, and sustainable ingredients.

Address: 5425 NE 30th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

Ned Ludd

Ned Ludd is a cozy, rustic restaurant in Northeast Portland that serves a menu of seasonal, farm-fresh dishes cooked over an open wood-fired oven and grill.

Address: 3925 NE Martin Luther King Blvd. Portland, OR 97212

Ava Gene’s

Ava Gene’s is a stylish, Italian-inspired restaurant in Southeast Portland that focuses on rustic, ingredient-driven dishes, using locally-sourced and organic produce and meats.

Address: 3377 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202

Farm Spirit

Farm Spirit is a vegan restaurant in Southeast Portland that uses only the freshest, organic, and locally-sourced ingredients in its prix-fixe tasting menu.

Address: 1414 SE Morrison St, Portland, OR 97214

Tusk

Tusk is a lively Middle Eastern-inspired restaurant in Northeast Portland that sources fresh, seasonal ingredients from local farms and uses them in dishes that are both healthy and flavorful.

Address: 2448 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214

Coquine

Coquine is a charming, French-inspired restaurant in Southeast Portland that serves a daily-changing menu featuring ingredients sourced from the Pacific Northwest’s best farms and purveyors.

Address: 6839 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97215

Davenport

Davenport is an upscale American bistro located in downtown Portland, known for its locally sourced and sustainable ingredients, as well as its impressive wine list.

Address: 2215 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97232

Le Pigeon

Le Pigeon is a cozy, French-inspired restaurant in Southeast Portland that sources ingredients from local and regional farmers and ranchers to create innovative dishes with a Pacific Northwest flair.

Address: 738 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214

Langbaan

Langbaan is a hidden gem of a Thai restaurant located behind another restaurant, PaaDee, in Southeast Portland. The chef focuses on creating dishes with ingredients that are locally sourced and organic.

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

Paley’s Place

Paley’s Place is an elegant, upscale American restaurant in Northwest Portland that features dishes made with the finest, locally-sourced ingredients from farmers, ranchers, and fishermen in the Pacific Northwest region.

Address: 1204 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209