Sitting just east of Portland, Gresham has matured from a commuter suburb to a community known for its walkable downtown, creative spirit, multicultural influences, and Pacific Northwest bounty.
Its best dining blends global comfort, Oregon freshness, and small-town nods to tradition.
Nicholas Restaurant
Family-owned for generations, Nicholas is a Gresham and Portland metro icon—lively, unpretentious, and brimming with Middle Eastern hospitality.
Here, pillowy flatbreads hit the table with hummus, labneh, and smoky baba ganoush, followed by lamb shawarma plates, cumin-rich lentil soup, and saffron-scented rice.
The vegan and gluten-free selections are vast, and the feast-like atmosphere is perfect for big gatherings.
Uly’s Taco Bar
Uly’s has become Gresham’s home for authentic street tacos and C.D. Mexico flavors: carne asada, spicy pastor, chorizo, and seasonal veggie fillings, all tucked in scratch tortillas.
Salsas range from pico de gallo to “dangerous” habanero.
Bartenders whip up tangy margaritas, and the weekends bring live music, big families, and laughter that spills out onto the patio.
Tosca Italian Restaurant
A refined throwback to Italian American dining, Tosca dazzles locals with hand-made pasta—fettuccine with wild mushroom cream, veal parmigiana, cioppino brimming with Northwest seafood—and a wine list that celebrates Oregon’s best.
Candlelight, exposed brick, classic service, and tiramisu that could make a nonna cry round out a truly transporting experience.
The Hoppy Brewer
A love letter to Oregon’s craft scene, The Hoppy isn’t just a pub—it’s beer-obsessed, homebrew-focused, and bursting with local pride.
Rotating taps cover every style, from hop bombs to sours to ciders (and some house-brewed exclusives).
Food is “elevated bar fare”: sausage platters, hand-cut fries, and deep-fried cheese curds with beer mustard, with a bustling music and trivia scene all week long.
Indochine Garden
For Southeast Asian fare, Indochine Garden is the destination: fragrant curries with bamboo shoots, lemongrass stir fries, spicy pad thai, banh mi on crusty rolls, and Vietnamese coffee strong as rocket fuel.
The setting is welcoming, the garden patio is lush, and each meal is peak Gresham multicultural flavor.
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