Portland Restaurant Openings for January 2025

This is a challenging time to open a new business in Portland. However, chefs and restaurateurs are going ahead, opening new brick-and-mortars and food carts. Know of a new restaurant in town? Let us know via our tipline.

What it is: A Neapolitan pizzeria from longstanding bistro Bethany’s Table.
When it opened: October 23
Where it is: 15325 NW Central Drive STE J-4
Learn more: Radii Pi

What it is: A seafood-focused restaurant and oyster bar that now has a new home on Southeast Clinton Street.
When it opened: November 9.
Where it is: 2500 Southeast Clinton St.
Learn more: Seafood-Centric Restaurant Jacqueline Has Reopened in the Former La Moule Space

What it is: A cozy, community-focused wine bar in University Park.
When it opened: November 19
Where it is: 4818 N. Lombard Street
Learn more: Living Room Wines Wants to Build Community, One Glass of Wine at a Time

What it is: A pop-up turned full restaurant from the team behind acclaimed barbecue joint Podnah’s Pit.
When it opened: December 4
Where it is: 1625 NE Killingsworth Street
Learn more: A Highly Acclaimed Portland Barbecue Spot Is Opening a Burger Bar Next Door

What it is: A coffee shop from Kim Dam, the owner of Portland Cà Phê.
When it opened: December 5
Where it is: 3551 SE Division Street
Learn more: Better Days Cafe

What it is: The third taproom from celebrated Ruse Brewing and the second location of its Detroit-style pizzeria.
When it opened: December 14
Where it is: 1505 NW 21st Avenue
Learn more: Ruse Brewing

What it is: A long-anticipated Greek restaurant.
When it opened: December 16
Where it is: 6000 NE Glisan Street
Learn more: Incoming Glisan Restaurant Tréla Wants to Help Keep Portland’s Greek Culture Alive

What it is: The first PNW location from the combination ramen and bubble tea shop chain.
When it opened: December 22
Where it is: 7500 SW Dartmouth Street #150, Tigard
Learn more: Kyuramen

What it is: A wine bar that doubles as a vegetable-forward (and bread-forward) restaurant.
When it opened: January 1
Where it is: 6664 SE Milwaukie Avenue
Learn more: The Fates Bread & Bottle Co

What it is: The wildly successful Mexican pop-up from Luna Contreras (a 2023 Eater Award winner) is now a permanent restaurant.
When it opened: January 3
Where it is: 2930 NE Killingsworth Street
Learn more: At Chelo, Chef Luna Contreras Pays Homage to Her Grandmother With Mexican Snacks