What is it? An old-school steakhouse that opened in 1944 (with a seemingly unchanged playlist and uniform) and serves legendary onion rings, sizzling steaks on hot cast irons, wedge salads and jumbo shrimp cocktails.
Why we love it: Restaurants across the country have embraced the steak and martini trend for the last few years, which is great news for long-enduring RingSide. We love entering a restaurant that feels like a snapshot of another era but isn’t too fussy. RingSide expertly rides that line and is the perfect spot to indulge.
Time Out tip: You’ll likely need a reservation, and prepare for a relatively steep bill at the end of the meal. For a cheaper, more casual steakhouse option also steeped in Portland lore, try Clyde’s Prime Rib, which has been open for over sixty years and features live jazz.
Address: 2165 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97210
Hours: Mon–Thu 4:30–9pm, Fri 4:30–9:30pm, Sat 4–9:30pm, Sun 4–9pm
Expect to pay: For steak, appetizers and drinks, expect to pay at least $100 per person.