Noble Rot
New American · Lower Burnside, Portland
Restaurant in Portland, United States
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Price
$50–100per person
Chef
Joseph Hickey
Dress
Casual
Why go
Noble Rot is worth considering for a relaxed Portland New American dinner, especially if a fourth-floor room and flexible ordering matter more than a formal tasting format. The safer strategy is to use a first visit to sample broadly, then return with a larger table to cover more of the menu. Its 2026 Opinionated About Dining casual recommendation adds a credible reason to keep it on the shortlist.
About Noble Rot
For a Portland diner considering Noble Rot, it is a New American restaurant associated with chef/owner Joseph Hickey. That makes it a sensible candidate when the plan calls for a Portland meal centered on contemporary American cooking rather than a venue chosen for a specific format, price point, dress code, or service style.
Noble Rot is New American, and Joseph Hickey is the chef/owner. It also has Opinionated About Dining Casual in North America Recommended recognition for 2026, which gives the restaurant a point of outside recognition without needing to invent specific dishes, room details, or menu structure.
Use the second visit to widen the order, not repeat the first one
Because no specific signature dish or fixed menu format is suggested, a return visit should be treated as a chance to explore more of the New American cooking rather than to chase a single required order. If you are deciding whether to go back, the strongest reasons are the cuisine, Joseph Hickey's role, and the 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended listing.
It is best understood as a Portland New American restaurant with a chef/owner and an OAD recognition signal.
Where it fits in a Portland night
Noble Rot belongs in a Portland dining plan when New American cooking is the priority. For visitors building the whole trip, broader Portland hotel and experience research may be more useful than trying to make this one booking carry the whole evening.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: Closed · Tuesday: 5–9 PM
- Location
- 1111 E Burnside St Fourth Floor, Portland, OR 97214
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- noblerotpdx.com
- Phone
- (503) 233-1999
Venue details
Ambiance
Sophisticated and welcoming with vibrant, slightly wacky energy, cozy indoor seating, and scenic rooftop or atrium-style outdoor seating depending on the season.
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At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Kitchen
- Seasonal
- Wine Program
- Deep wine list
- Drinks Focus
- Wine, Craft cocktails
- Private Dining
- Available
- Outdoor Seating
- Yes
- Opened
- 2002
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- Getting there
- 1111 E Burnside St Fourth Floor, Portland, OR 97214
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Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 5–9 PM
- Wednesday
- 5–9 PM
- Thursday
- 5–9 PM
- Friday
- 5–10 PM
- Saturday
- 5–10 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
1111 E Burnside St Fourth Floor, Portland, OR 97214 · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Noble Rot?
Order with the New American focus in mind, but do not rely on a specific signature dish. Reasons to consider Noble Rot are Joseph Hickey's role as chef/owner and the restaurant's 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended recognition.
Is Noble Rot good for a special occasion?
It can be a good fit if a Portland New American restaurant with outside recognition matches the occasion. Joseph Hickey is the chef/owner and it has OAD Casual in North America Recommended recognition for 2026.
What should a first-timer know about Noble Rot?
Go in expecting a Portland restaurant identified as New American and associated with chef/owner Joseph Hickey. The 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended listing gives it a recognition signal, while details such as exact menu format, service style, and price should be checked through current official channels.
What are alternatives to Noble Rot in Portland?
If you are comparing options, look at other Portland dining rooms based on the kind of meal you want, current availability, and budget. Noble Rot's points of distinction are its New American cuisine, Joseph Hickey's role, and its 2026 OAD Casual in North America Recommended recognition.
