The Common Loon
New England-themed bar and entertainment venue taking over the former Eagle Eye Tavern space in Portland’s Lents neighborhood. Co-owned by John McIntyre, Matthew Morrissey, and Brendan Hulegaard. Signature item is a freshly roasted in-house three-way roast beef sandwich inspired by Massachusetts’s North Shore. Plans include live music every weekend and entertainment seven nights a week […]
Bar Sprezzatura
Venetian-inspired cicchetti and cocktail concept from chef Michael Mina opening inside the historic Heathman Hotel. Features handmade pastas, raw seafood, Venetian bar snacks, and a beverage program with Negronis, martinis, spritzes, amaro, and regional liqueurs. Portland chef Justin Ramirez will serve as executive chef. Mina Group will run the hotel’s full food and beverage program […]
The Oswegian
The Oswegian is a full public house with a wide beer selection, complete bar, full food menu, and live entertainment including bands. Owner Sean Casey is awaiting a temporary operating permit from Oregon’s liquor commission before opening, with a grand launch targeted for late August or early September 2026. The space previously operated as Gemini […]
Partake
Partake, a wine shop, restaurant, and lounge concept, is opening a second Grants Pass location at 221 SE 6th St. Owner Patti Hillier confirmed the news and said the team is targeting an early to mid-October opening. The new spot will mirror the format of the original location at 111 SE G St, which features […]
Atlas Pizza
Atlas Pizza is opening its fourth Portland location at 4620 NE Glisan St, taking over the former American Dream Pizza/The Original Dream space. Co-owner Johnny Ricci confirmed an early September 2026 target opening, pending lease transition and OLCC permitting. The new location will serve the same New York-style menu as other Atlas locations. Plans include […]
Cupbop
Cupbop, a fast-casual Korean BBQ chain originating from Utah in 2013, is opening its first Oregon location at McAndrews Marketplace in Medford. The concept features Korean-inspired bowls with rice, noodles, vegetables, and protein with signature sauces. The restaurant is expected to open summer 2026; no specific date announced yet.
Fiery Crab
Fiery Crab, a Cajun seafood boil chain from Louisiana, is opening two locations in the Portland area. One at 1832 NE 122nd Ave in Portland, OR and another at 14930 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Suite 101, Vancouver, WA 98684. Franchisee Eddie Zhen confirmed both locations are targeting a late September opening. The concept features seafood […]
Keia & Martyn’s Coffee
Keia & Martyn’s Coffee is relocating from Lloyd Center (closing August 8, 2026) to 1615 NE 15th Ave in Portland’s Irvington District, a space previously occupied by Caffe D’Arte. Owners are Keia Booker and Martyn Leaper. No specific opening date for the new location was mentioned.
Feli
Feli is a Southern Spanish restaurant from Urdaneta owners Javier and Jael Canteras, opening in September 2026 in the Slabtown neighborhood. The restaurant will feature Andalusian cuisine including llauna rice, Iberian pork cuts, mojama, crudos, and a sherry-focused bar program. The space includes a blue tile U-shaped bar, swirly booths, and garage doors opening onto […]
Pronto Gelato
Pronto Gelato is opening a second Portland location at 232 NE 28th Avenue, aiming for an October 1 opening. The new location will feature the same gelato lineup as the original NE 42nd & Alberta walk-up window, plus an expanded full cafe coffee program. Co-owner George Kaden also runs Italian restaurant Campana in Woodlawn. The […]