Urban Fondue
Nestled in the heart of Northwest Portland, Urban Fondue offers an array of traditionally prepared fondues. Adorned with contemporary art, suede booths, plush oversized chairs and hues of red, the dimly lit restaurant has an intimate and relaxed ambiance. Guests can create a unique personalized meal by selecting from the restaurant's extensive list of meats, dipping sauces, cooking broths and sides, or get a taste of the entire menu with the Fondue Experience that includes one cheese fondue, one entree with choice of side and a dessert fondue. After indulging in fresh baby lobster tails with tiger prawns or Carlton pork with New York strip loin, save room for one of Urban Fondue's renowned desserts. Made for sharing, the dessert fondues are served with cheesecake, pound cake, cookie dough and fresh seasonal fruit for dipping.
Urban Fondue
2114 N.W. Glisan St.
Portland, OR 97210-3417
(503) 242-1400
urbanfondue.com
Gustav's Bier Stube
Serving traditional home-style German cooking with a Northwest twist, Gustav's Bier Stube is a local favorite in Northeast Portland. With an eclectic mix of classic European dishes, fresh Northwest fish, schnitzel and fondue, the restaurant accommodates a variety of palates. Choose from an assortment of Swiss cheese fondues, including Dungeness crab with roasted red pepper and smoked bier sausage with homemade pesto. For a sample of the restaurant's signature German dishes, try Gustav's Feast--chicken schnitzel, spätzle, sauerkraut, German bratwurst, sauerbraten and braised red cabbage. The family-friendly eatery also has a full bar that offers a number of imported German beers and a variety of local and German wines. For those on a budget, Gustav's has a daily happy hour with inexpensive pub-style comfort foods.
Gustav's Bier Stube
5035 N.E. Sandy Blvd.
Portland, OR 97213
(503) 288-5503
gustavs.net
The Melting Pot
With more than 145 locations in North America, the Melting Pot offers a fun and unique dining experience in the center of downtown Portland. With an array of cheese, meat and dessert fondues, guests can either order items individually or try the restaurant's signature four-course meal, with choice of cheese, salad, main course and dessert. Each entree is made to order with four different fondue cooking styles--from fresh herbs, garlic, mushrooms and burgundy wine to Caribbean-seasoned bouillon with garlic and citrus. Food is cooked at the table by the customers, allowing guests to personalize each bite.
The Melting Pot
S.W. 6th Avenue and Main Street
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 517-8960
meltingpot.com
