Restaurant in Portland, United States
Nicholas Restaurant
100Pearl PointsEasy Southeast Anchor
About Nicholas Restaurant
Nicholas Restaurant is a practical Southeast Portland choice for a relaxed meal rather than a high-planning destination dinner. It makes the most sense for repeat visits and casual groups; cross-shop Kachka for stronger cuisine identity, Lardo for a faster sandwich-led meal, or Farm Spirit for a more deliberate dining format.
Nicholas Restaurant is a Portland venue with verified daily hours and a casual dress code. The available confirmed details are limited, so plan around what is known: it is open every day, with later closing times on Friday and Saturday, it does not require formal attire. Avoid treating it as a documented tasting-menu destination, award-driven booking, or special-format restaurant unless you confirm those details directly.
A practical Portland choice for repeat visits
The clearest reason to consider Nicholas Restaurant is its schedule. Verified hours are Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 8 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 9 PM, Sunday from 12 PM to 8 PM. That makes it easier to fit into a Portland dining plan than venues with narrower public hours.
Because the verified public details do not establish a specific cuisine, chef, menu format, price point, or service style, the best approach is simple: use the first visit to understand the room and menu, then decide whether it belongs in your regular Portland rotation. Readers building a wider eating plan can pair this with the full Portland restaurants guide, then compare it with other Portland dining options when the occasion calls for a different room or format.
Who should choose it, who should cross-shop
Choose Nicholas Restaurant when you want a casual Portland meal and a schedule that is easy to work around. It is a less certain fit if the decision depends on a published tasting menu, named chef, specific cuisine, awards history, bar seating, or group capacity, because those details are not verified here.
Cross-shop Kachka, Lardo, Farm Spirit, or other Portland restaurants if you want a different dining experience or more clearly documented details before choosing a venue. For a broader Portland trip, the useful companion guides are Portland hotels, Portland bars, Portland wineries, Portland experiences.
Quick reference: best fit for a casual Portland meal with daily hours; cross-shop when you need more specific details about cuisine, format, pricing, or occasion fit.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Nicholas Restaurant?
The verified information for Nicholas Restaurant does not identify specific dishes or a menu format. Choose based on the current menu when you arrive or confirm details directly with the restaurant before you go.
What should I wear to Nicholas Restaurant?
Casual clothes are the right choice for Nicholas Restaurant in Portland. The verified dress code is casual, so formal attire is not necessary.
Can I eat at the bar at Nicholas Restaurant?
Bar seating is not verified here. If that matters for your visit, confirm directly with Nicholas Restaurant before going.
What time is Nicholas Restaurant open?
Nicholas Restaurant is open daily: Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 8 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 9 PM, Sunday from 12 PM to 8 PM. Choose the time that fits your schedule, confirm current hours before making a firm plan.
What are alternatives to Nicholas Restaurant in Portland?
Other options to compare include Kachka, Feel Good PDX, Lardo, Farm Spirit, along with other Portland dining rooms depending on the kind of meal you want.
Is Nicholas Restaurant good for a special occasion?
Nicholas Restaurant may work for a casual occasion, but verified details do not establish a formal special-occasion format, awards history, or specific private-dining setup. For a milestone meal, compare current details with other Portland restaurants before deciding.
Can Nicholas Restaurant accommodate groups?
Group capacity is not verified here. Nicholas Restaurant has daily hours, but larger parties should confirm seating and timing directly with the restaurant before planning around it.
Location
1109 SE Madison St, Portland, OR 97214
Portland, United States
Compare Nicholas Restaurant
| Venue | Location | Cuisine |
|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Restaurant | Portland | , |
| Kachka | Portland | Russian |
| Feel Good PDX | Portland | , |
| Urban Gleaners Summer Supper | Portland | , |
| Lardo | Portland | Sandwiches, Mediterranean |
| Farm Spirit | Portland | , |
How Nicholas Restaurant Portland compares with similar nearby venues.
How Nicholas Restaurant compares in Portland
Against Kachka, Nicholas Restaurant is the lower-pressure choice: easier for a casual meal, less useful if the goal is a sharply defined Russian restaurant experience. Kachka is the better pick when cuisine identity and a more memorable out-of-town-guest dinner matter; Nicholas is better when convenience and repeatability matter more than a destination feel.
Compared with Lardo, the decision is about format. Lardo is stronger for a quick sandwich-led meal with Mediterranean cues, while Nicholas Restaurant is better suited to a sit-down plan where the group wants a fuller restaurant stop. Feel Good PDX and Urban Gleaners Summer Supper should be cross-shopped when the occasion or mission matters more than a standard neighborhood dinner.
Farm Spirit is the sharper alternative for diners who want a more intentional, planned dining experience. Nicholas Restaurant is the easier everyday call; Farm Spirit is the better fit when the meal is the main event and the group is willing to plan around the format.
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