Restaurants in Tualatin

Equinox Restaurant and Bar’s chefs craft a constantly rotating roster of seafood, steak, and pasta dishes using fresh and seasonal ingredients harvested from the Pacific Northwest. A rainbow of signature cocktails blooms on candlelit tables inside an industrial-looking space, and the dining room’s laid-back vibe spills out onto a landscaped courtyard that welcomes up to 45 diners. The eatery was built from recycled components, and further appeases Mother Earth by employing renewable energy sources to cook dishes instead of forcing diners to do it themselves.

The Gilt Club Restaurant caught the attention of national foodies when it hosted a James Beard Foundation event, and won over the public with its cameo on the first episode of Portlandia. Described as "part lab, party swanky James Bond hideaway," by Portland Monthly, Gilt Club's décor swaddles guests in crimson curtains and high-backed booths illuminated by organically shaped chandeliers. Owner and manager Jamie Dunn is often spotted prowling the house in shiny gold shoes while executive chef Chris Carriker helms the kitchen. Jamie's seasonal menu marries European tradition with gourmet local and organic ingredients—such as bone marrow, quail, and truffles—that come from businesses and farms with sustainable practices whenever possible. For groups of six or more, Chris will craft a custom feast around a specific cut of meat or fish using the same culinary prowess he demonstrated on Food Network's Meat and Potatoes.

Behind Gilt's gilded bar, a pair of bartenders whips up signature cocktails from an impressive list of 125 spirits, including house-infused liquors spiced with ingredients such as beet, habanero, and blood orange. Even in the vintage cocktails, house-made bitters surprise jaded taste buds like a soufflé stuffed with joy buzzers.

Three signs at Skyline Restaurant's pioneer boulevard location echo its 1935 origins—a neon "Open" sign glowing beneath the awning, a Coca-Cola sign flanking the parking lot, and a "Burgers and Shakes" marker crowning the roof. The Broadway location's dining space similarly hearkens back to Skyline's beginnings with its checkerboard tiles and booths and its insistence on only accepting money from the 1930s. Though all these design elements reflect Skyline's reputation as a classic American burger joint, the menu demonstrates that its chefs never stopped experimenting. The burger selection extends to half-pound steak burgers with topping combinations such as guacamole, pepper jack, salsa, and sour cream. Such innovation captured Food Network Magazine's choice for Oregon's Best Burger in 2009. The chefs' experimentation continues throughout the menu, from milk shakes blended with pie to a deep-fried hot dog dubbed The Resolution Destroyer.

The organic gurus at Yorganic craft creamy frozen yogurts and sorbets packed with active probiotics and certified organic ingredients, many of which hail from nearby farms. Inside the shop's brightly painted walls, visitors help themselves to classic frozen treats, such as dark-chocolate yogurt and a Stumptown coffee blend, as well as specials, which have previously included organic cake batter and blood-orange sorbet. A stocked toppings bar encourages customization with fresh fruits, candies, and nuts. Meanwhile, staff behind the bar whips up smoothies and bubble teas loaded with organically grown bubbles in varietals such as strawberry and banana.

Four nights a week, the notes from live local jazz artists resonate off the high copper ceilings and bronze chandeliers of Wilfs Restaurant & Bar, which has served upscale cuisine within Portland's restored Union Station building since 1975. Head chef Deb Serkoian complements the serenade by crafting seasonal dishes with organic ingredients culled from local and regional farmers, including fresh seafood and meat from sources such as Painted Hills, Draper Valley, and Carlton Farms. At the bar, mixologists pour classic cocktails and new signature concoctions inspired by the seasons, recalling the annual beauty of a violet bud as it blooms into a glass of cabernet.