Aviary

"Aviary was known for its eclectic and polished culinary style, featuring dishes like foie gras bao, crispy pig ears, and cardamom pudding. It was praised by Conde Nast Traveler and Willamette Week, and held a spot on Eater Portland’s 38 essential restaurants for years. The restaurant closed in 2020." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden

"Known for creative dishes like crispy pig ears, cocktails, and clay pot chicken." - Eater Staff

"Chef Sarah Pliner of the bright and minimalist Aviary always has creative menu options, often blending Asian ingredients with French and New American style. This Portland Dining Month is no different, with a menu offering a few selections including a decadent-sounding hoisin glazed brisket with macaroni salad croquette and tomato confit." - Alex Frane

"At Aviary, chef Sarah Pliner's menu is small, seasonal, and excellent. She has consummate French technique (she's worked at both Alain Ducasse at the Essex House and Aquavit), but she's also inventive. The tempura green beans arrive in a mess of green curry; the hamachi comes with shaved rhubarb, fava beans, coconut, and avocado sorbet. Desserts, including a chocolate-miso-coffee ice cream with caramel, Rice Krispies, and sea salt, are so good they're worth the trip alone. In what's perhaps a sign of the diversely influenced meal to come, Aviary feels more Asian than French. On sunny, warm evenings, you can sit outside on the patio, a vibrant and buzzing space that fills quickly." - Hannah Wallace

"A meal that will quietly knock your socks off The vibe Indochina meets Portland The drinks Eclectic, fresh cocktails The food French technique meets Asian influences The service Excellent, charming, and effortless" - Hannah Wallace