Eating Healthy in Portland
Portland, Oregon is well known for its vibrant restaurant scene and celebrated for its dedication to organic, healthy cuisine. Here you'll find plenty of cozy cafes as well as high-end eateries offering sustainable dishes and locally sourced ingredients. The Templeton Team has hand-selected the top organic restaurants in Portland so that anyone looking for healthy, organic options in this charming city will find plenty of tasty organic offerings! Here is just a sampling.
Veggie Grill
508 South West Taylor Street
Portland, Oregon 97204
503-841-6647
The Veggie Grill offers delicious and nutritious menu options. Try the Quinoa Power Salad (quinoa and arugula with colorful bell peppers, roasted yams, avocado, roasted corn salsa, and a zesty cilantro lime dressing); Mediterranean Supergreens Salad (a blend of supergreens, including kale, red cabbage, and romaine lettuce, adorned with Mediterranean-inspired toppings such as cucumber, Kalamata olives, roasted red pepper, cherry tomatoes, and a flavorful lemon vinaigrette); Beyond Burger (a plant-based burger featuring a Beyond Meat patty, served on a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and special sauce).
Flourish Plant-Based Kitchen
7316 North Lombard Street
Portland, Oregon 97203
971-940-0905
Not every restaurant is a brick-and-mortar establishment. Enter the world of food trucks, where culinary creativity thrives on wheels. These mobile kitchens bring a whole new level of dining experience to the streets, showcasing that exceptional food knows no boundaries or formal dining settings. Here at Flourish Plant-Based Kitchen, you’ll find menu items such as Jackfruit Tacos (savory shredded jackfruit seasoned with a blend of spices and served in soft tortillas, accompanied by tangy slaw, fresh avocado, and zesty lime crema); Buddha Bowl (a colorful medley of quinoa, roasted vegetables, mixed greens, chickpeas, and a drizzle of creamy tahini dressing); Portobello Mushroom Burger grilled to perfection, the meaty portobello cap is nestled on a toasted bun with crisp lettuce, ripe tomatoes, and tangy pickles, topped with a house-made vegan aioli for an extra burst of flavor); and Coconut Curry Bowl (a fragrant blend of vegetables simmered in a rich and creamy coconut curry sauce, served over a bed of steamed rice).
Mestizo
2910 Southeast Division Street
Portland, Oregon 97202
503-384-2273
On their menu you’ll find Mole Poblano Enchiladas generously filled with your choice of protein or vegetables, topped with a luscious mole sauce, and garnished with fresh cilantro and queso fresco); Carne Asada Tacos (featuring succulent grilled steak, charred onions, and cilantro, all nestled in warm corn tortillas and served with a side of tangy salsa); and Chile Relleno (enjoy a roasted poblano pepper, stuffed with a flavorful blend of cheese, herbs, and spices, lightly battered and fried to perfection and served with a side of rice and beans).
Down to Earth Cafe
7828 Southwest 35th Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97219
503-452-0196
Here you’ll find menu items such as the Buddha Bowl (an assortment of fresh vegetables, nutrient-rich grains, and protein-packed legumes, all drizzled with a tantalizing dressing, offering a harmonious balance of taste and nutrition); Vegan Banh Mi Sandwich (a plant-based twist on the classic Vietnamese sandwich with the Vegan Banh Mi and packed with layers of marinated tofu, crisp pickled vegetables, cilantro, and a zesty sriracha mayo, all nestled within a crusty baguette); Superfood Salad (a blend of nutrient-dense greens, antioxidant-rich berries, crunchy nuts, and seeds, tossed in a tangy vinaigrette, this salad will leave you feeling energized and satisfied); and Acai Bowl (filled with acai berries, topped with an array of fresh fruits, granola, and a drizzle of honey or maple syrup).
Urban Farmer
525 South West Morrison Street
Portland, Oregon 97204
503-222-4900
Here you’ll find menu item such as Dry-Aged Ribeye (this premium cut of beef is meticulously dry-aged to enhance its natural flavors, resulting in a melt-in-your-mouth steak that is sure to please any meat lover); Beet Tartare (yes, it’s beet, not beef -- this vegetarian masterpiece features finely chopped roasted beets seasoned with aromatic herbs and spices, accompanied by tangy pickled vegetables and served with crispy crostini); Pacific Northwest Seafood Platter (a bounty of freshly shucked oysters, chilled prawns, succulent Dungeness crab, and delicate smoked salmon, served with classic accompaniments for a true seafood feast); and Roasted Vegetable Risotto (creamy Arborio rice is cooked to perfection and combined with a medley of roasted seasonal vegetables, an exquisite comforting and flavorsome dish).
To find more outstanding restaurants in the Portland area or wherever you may be, check out The Templeton List.
Created by James Templeton, a 30+ year Stage 4 Melanoma cancer survivor, the Templeton List and restaurant guide is part of his lifelong dream to give back and lend a helping hand to cancer survivors and to anyone desiring to increase or maintain their good health. James experienced first-hand the challenge of finding quality restaurants and food sources when traveling.
The successful CEO of Uni-Key Health Systems and founder of the Templeton Wellness Foundation, James developed The Templeton List to help anyone easily find trust-worthy, vetted healthy restaurants all across America. Read more about our 5 Star Rating System here!
You can read about James’ personal journey as a cancer survivor in his best-selling book, I Used To Have Cancer. For more information about The Templeton Wellness Foundation, visit https://templetonwellness.com/. You’ll find inspiring stories of other cancer survivors along with video interviews with top experts from around the world in the integrative and functional medicine arena as they bring the latest leading-edge health and healing information to the holistic treatment and prevention of cancer.