Dining OutUpdated: Nov. 13, 2025, 4:24 p.m.|Published: Nov. 12, 2025, 11:00 a.m.
A five-course Thanksgiving dinner at the Pearl District’s Andina blends the flavors of Peru and the Northwest.Courtesy of Andina
You could wait until the turkey is charred and smoking, the mashed potatoes have fallen on the floor and the kitchen sink is filled with dishes nobody feels like washing. Or you could go ahead and make those Thanksgiving reservations now.
The Portland-area restaurants that stay open on Thanksgiving often call it their busiest night of the year. But while you might have already missed your chance to book a table at the recently revived Higgins or the turkey-loving Huber’s, there are plenty of other places rolling out multi-course meals on Nov. 27.
Restaurant critic Michael Russell travels throughout the metro area (and beyond) reviewing restaurants, food carts, brewpubs, bakeries and more for The Oregonian. He has worn many hats at the newspaper, from… more
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