"Located above the Nines hotel in downtown Portland, this futuristic Pan-Asian restaurant and bar boasts two connected rooftop patios overlooking the Willamette River. At Departure Restaurant + Lounge, chef Jami Flatt helms the kitchen with tasty menu options like crispy pork belly dim sum, kushiyaki (meat skewers), and the largest selection of sake in the city. Of course, in true Portlandia fashion, the menu features vegan and gluten-free items—and entirely separate vegan and gluten-free menus are also available upon request." - Dana Brindle
